Hal, the rain did turn to snow and the ground was covered when we left for the city..my poor rhubarb has had snow on it 3 times now.Now it is nice and sunny and the snow is all gone.

June, we do have an open shed that we pile the wood in out of the elements.

Trip to the city went darn good! Jane ,you started me going with buying tops which I also needed,came home with 4 all half price tried them on and 3 will stay here and I will take one back. Then I went to Fabricland..I can hear you say oh oh.    Flannel was on for $2.00 a metre from 10.00 and I had a coupon for 50% off one continuous cut so.I bought 4 metres of cotton and 10 of the flannel Had a gift certificate  and all I had to pay was $1.10!! Love bargains like that.
Better go see what I can avoid doing:)))

Callie--It's scary when they keep harping on the weather, but it's for your own safety.  I pray you and yours have a "safe place".

halkel--I pray you are safe, too.

Janie--I am glad Suzi also shared the "teacher thing".

Amy--Rhubarb seems to be sturdy stuff.  Do you think it can withstand the snow?  You really got a good buy at Fabricland.

Amy, one pair of my pants are going back and the other has to be shortened.  I now have a pair of white jeans from last year than need shortening and this pair of pants.  But I need someone to check the length before I cut anything off.  Maybe my daughter will stop by after work one day and do that for me.

What a nice bargain you got at fabricland! 

I'll have to get the doggies their supper pretty soon.  Annie is shifting her feet under the desk and it's only a matter of minutes till the gives me her one-bark attention getter.

I hope the bad storms miss everyone and everyone's families, too.

Oh! Oh!  Mickie just joined Annie under the desk and the starving-dog pathetic tiny whines are starting.  I can't stand that and they know it!

I check back later if I can stay awake.  I didn't get my nap this afternoon because I had to vote.

All Businesses in the US should be run as well as Amazon is. Even if you put a book on your Tablet and find you don't want it . It is off the Tablet and acct. Credited in same day. I sent a Tablet back last month and credited in 5 days. No charge for the mailing.

Jane S, I know terrible isn't it? anyone will think they will fade away of starvation if they dont get their dinners on dead of time, same as my two....I am sure ours literally watch our clock.....

Jeanne P, UK Amazon main warehouse used to be only a few miles from our previous address, Milton Keynes....

Its almost my bedtime, I seem to be staying up later and later, yet still have the same hours of sleep....and still get up around the same times.....5am'ish......
So I shall say a goodnight to all......

Sandy, I spoke to the girl at the desk and she said that they always received parcels at the front desk. If they make evening deliveries they have to get out of their car and push a button to open the locked gates. I will just have to look up the phone number again and give them a call. Like a dummy I didn't write down the phone # last time I used it. What is the latest date that you have had snow on your Rocky Coast of Maine, Sandy. ?

Bis, thank you my good hearted friend…you saved me a search. I now have the phone # copied on a sheet of all Amazon information that I should have at my fingertips and have neglected to do. I think I am my own worst enemy. I cause my own frustrations.

Patricia, With my grocery delivery they have a section on their paper work where they request a delivery area…..it comes to my door, in a four hour span of time, but they stop at the front desk and get directions to my building..a wise move.

Just had a call from the desk, saying there was a parcel with my name on it….Yup…Amazon….a tray I had ordered. Two more items to go. Things are looking up.

Just returned from back to back programs..first was Creative Writing Class..but I had to leave early as I really needed to get downstairs to the Balance and Mobility class. They have so much going on and not enough time on the clock. But I'm home for the rest of the day now….will have a light supper at home.

I am praying for all who are in the path of the predicted storms. Hopefully they will be lighter than expected. Keep safe dear ones.

Hi CallieOK
Thank you for the explanation about the electricity companies.

And also two earthquakes.  It must have been scary.

Kelly

Hi JeanneP
Are you sure Amazon runs its business that well?

Kelly

Nearly 3.15am!

Goodnight everyone

Kelly

I wrote a long post earlier today and somehow it got lost in cyberspace!

June - I'm so glad one of your packages arrived.  Sometimes the delivery trucks (UPS, Fed Ex., etc.) have difficulty when delivering to a large complex. When I get packages, the driver drops the package at my front door, rings the bell and leaves. The only time they wait for me to answer the door is when it's something I need to sign for.  I knew someone who worked for UPS and they were under a strict time limit.

I have a problem ordering anything (from anywhere) for my daughter. She lives in a rural area and the post office won't deliver to a roadside mailbox because they would have to stop on a "dangerous curve". Most companies won't deliver to a P. O. Box #. She also has an address that just lists the road name. We finally came up with the plan of having things delivered to their workplace. We had the same problem when we lived in Vermont. We always had our packages delivered to the Ford Dealership near us. (my son's in-laws  )

Kelly - After ordering from Amazon all these years, I do believe they run their business very well.

Thinking of all of you in the path of storms and praying you'll stay safe. I remember nights like this during the years we lived in Oklahoma.  Some nights I would stay up for hours watching TV for tornado warnings while Chape was traveling.  Had to take shelter in the basement only once. Very few places out there have basements. Shirley from Kansas is also having storms.

Speaking of bad weather, they had a snowstorm in Vermont this morning. Nice and warm here in Florida.

Jenny - I hope all goes well with Michele and life with her family can return to normal. It's been a long road for her.

well on our way to VA we ran into terrible have rain and small hail mix with hare wind so hare you couldn't see more than 60 80 feet in front of you.when I got to the VA I set in car about 20 min until it decided to  slack up some. but we got home with no problems. Good night all. sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Beverly, hopefully Amazon will remember what to do with my deliveries. I know it can be confusing here, as once you enter the gates it is nothing but parking lot. You have to walk through a couple of areas that could easily confuse a stranger, before you get to the main office. From there on it is easy. That was good thinking to have packages delivered to the work place. With you, I'm keeping those in the path of storms in prayer and good thoughts.

I had no naps at all today, so it will be an early bedtime..it is already past seven o'clock, so I will say a prayerful Good Night and God be with you. Hugs, Love and more prayers. June

Good night Everyfriend!  Sweet dreams and may God bless your rest!

Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend.  There's Cinnabons to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!







Teenage Driver

A teenager who had just received her learner's permit offered to drive her parents to church. After a hair-raising ride, they finally reached their destination.

The mother got out of the car and said, "Thank you!"

"Anytime," her daughter replied.

As the woman slammed the door, she said, "I wasn't talking to you. I was talking to God."



"Your New Place"
By Bob Perks

You were comfortable where you were.  It certainly felt right.

You were in a place and now you are not.

You are in your new place.

That's the thing about life.  Wherever you are, you are always somewhere.

You may feel at times that you are without a home.

You may even think that you are lost.

Keep this in mind.  The total summation of who you are is self contained.  It's not scattered.  It's not bits and pieces.  There aren't components which need to be installed.

You are the total summation of everything you believe, everything you have learned.

So, no matter where you are you are in your place.

One day you are in a familiar setting.  In your heart of hearts you can't imagine ever being anywhere else.

Then life.  Life happens.  Something that wasn't suddenly is.

Something unexpected.

Something you never planned for happens.

Your environment, your surroundings change.

Your. Life. Changes.

Stunned, you come to a halt.  You may even fall.  You may not want to go on.

You don't have to.  You are the place.  You have evolved because of the outside forces and now you are in your new place.

Look inside. 

We only feel lost when we cannot not see the familiar.

Take a moment to discover things you never knew existed.  Get to know the slightest changes you are making and then settle in.

Settle in your new place.

Tomorrow at the dawning of the new day, stand up and face the sun.  Stretch out your arms and embrace the freshness, the clean and untouched elements of what this new day has to offer.

Do not be afraid.

Do not hesitate to own this.

It is yours.

It isn't what was.  It is what will be.

Stand tall for this my friend is your new place.

And you...Own it.
 

“Remember, there are no real failures in life, only results.  There are no true tragedies, only lessons.  And there really are no problems, only opportunities waiting to be recognized as solutions by the person of wisdom.”

~ Robin Sharma

Good morning everyone...

Happy Birthday Jane
Off to physio this morning then home to corral up the dust bunnies..

Hope all are safe from the storms.

Jenny, prayers for Michele and family.

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Jane S enjoy your special day.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

Good morning, Amy.  You're going to physio and I'm going to the vampire for blood draws.  I don't plan on a dust bunnie coral, though.

Vanilla-Jackie--Good Morning.

Happy Birthday, Jane.   I hope you have a wonderful day and a special year ahead.

Joy

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Jane S, enjoy your day 

Joan, good morning....our mail arrived an hour earlier through our letter box, with it brought my Neurology chosen Hospital appointment, Poole.....September 5th....I was given the name of the Neurology Consultant, it is a 10.30am app, but it will be some miles to travel on the day.....I am ok with this wait, 3 months later than my previous app from my old address......Of course today would have been better, my leg top inner thigh/groin is playing up with its usual like electric shocks then spasming...

R too got his local Hospital appointment through this morning for his eyes, but we also have two other apps on that morning so would be pushing it so he has phoned to book the next available app which is for the same week...The other apps for that day are/were Toby new pet groomers visit, he is long overdue by 3 weeks and looking quite shabby and scruffy and Benjys Vets top up booster vac, we can just about manage to get both app in on the morning of 16th May, in between Tobys drop off and pick up....

Good morning Everyfriend!  And thank you all for the good wishes!  It's going to be a pretty day today and my daughter is bring supper here to me this evening. 

I hope you all have a lovely day today!

Good morning Joy and natureboy.

Vanilla-Jackie--Three months seems a long time to wait for an appointment.  Between you, "R" and your lovely dogs, you sure have quite a few appointments.

Good morning, Janie.  How nice that your daughter is bringing you your birthday supper.  Have a wonderful day!!

Joan, as as usual, the appointments consist of Vets and Hospitals.....
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R has just come off the phone from our home Surveyor, he has offered to give us £1,400 as he messed up...plus with our £300 cash from previous owners, re Surveyors messed up figure, we are happy to accept, just leaving us out of pocket by £1,200.....Our chosen workman came back to us yesterday with a slightly lower quote as he said he felt guilty that he never made his previous quote clear to us that he was going to add onto it VAT....again we are happy to accept his updated lower quote...He should be starting the outside work and painting in June...

Edited to change from May to June...

Good morning Joan

Kelly

Good morning Jackie


Kelly

Good Morning everyone.
Jane how dose it feel to get older? enjoy your day.
My day at the VA was not good. the new doctor and n
Nancy both picked on me ( she wants me to give up my tea and cookies) says my blood sugar is creeping up and Nancy says I need to loose weight.Hop you all Have A great day with Jane.

Lloyd

Vanilla-Jackie--That's good news that $$ are working in your favor.

Good morning, Kelly.

Lloyd--Good morning.  The doctor is telling you those things for your own good.

Good Morning Everyone!

Well the boomers finally came to visit.  About 3 or 4 in the morning and they were noisy and full of lightening.  But I can see no damage when I went out to get the paper this morning.  I am anxious to hear how Callie did last night.  The last picture I saw from her area it was looking pretty bad.

Good Morning Kevin bet you slept in this morning.

Jackie, finally some good news. Hopefully the decorator will make the place look spic and span.

I think coffee is ready, Anyone want a cup?

I am another lover of Amazon Prime.  I've never had a bit of trouble with them.  Also, I stream a couple of the premium tv channels through a subscription on Prime.  It costs me about half of what I used to pay for those channels to my cable company.  And anything that gets me away from dealing with Time Warner is a big plus for me.

June, it is possible that your delivery problems are more the fault of the delivery company, or driver, not wanting to go that "extra step" rather than Amazon.  But, it seems that you are getting things straightened out now and I hope it continues that way.

Still missing Gloria.  I'm sorry that her computer problems are not being solved easily.

Supposed to be hotter here today, too, Joan.  Not quite up to your level yet.  And tomorrow they are warning us of the possibility of the severe weather that all of you in the mid and south west have been having.  But, please Callie, no earthquakes!  Thank you very much!

Jane, my Charlie Brown (a mini dachshund), didn't whine or bark for food but he could hear the rattle of a spoon from a house length away--even if he was asleep--and make it to the kitchen before I could turn around.  There was absolutely no food that he didn't like except one time I dropped an olive on the floor and he got to it before I could.  He didn't eat it but did roll on it to try to kill it!    Smart dog!  He knew olives weren't good for him.

Strawberries are in season here in our part of NC.  If the weather allows I may get out to one of the local farms and buy a big basket of those wonderful things.