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Good Sunday morning, Everyfriend, on this Mother’s Day.  There's a breakfast buffet to go with your coffee or tea.  Have a blessed Sunday.







Babysitting

A young man agreed to baby-sit one night so a single mother could have an evening out. At bedtime he sent the youngsters upstairs to bed and settled down to watch football.

One child kept creeping down the stairs, but the young man kept sending him back to bed.

At 9pm the doorbell rang, it was the next-door neighbor, Mrs. Brown, asking whether her son was there. The young man brusquely replied, "No."

Just then a little head appeared over the banister and shouted, "I'm here, Mom, but he won't let me go home!"


Mommy

You brushed my hair and tucked me in,
Made me laugh for hours on end.
You kissed my boo-boos when I fooled around.
Mommy, you never let me down.

You held my hand as I got my shots
Then took me for ice cream that hit the spot.
You bought me Polly-Pockets and Barbies too.
Mommy, there's no one quite like you

You held my hand as I walked through the door,
Then you met my teacher as I stared at the floor.
You told me it'd be fun, and I'd make friends too,
And for that reason, Mommy, I love you.

You listened to me talk about the drama and boys
Then taught me how to handle it with class and poise.
You spoke with wisdom and of things you know.
You love to hear me say, "Mommy, you told me so."

You love the Lord with all you heart,
And you're kind and gentle and pretty and smart
If I could be anyone, I'd pick you
'Cause, Mommy, the world would be better with two of you.

You've taught me so much, with more in store
And with each day that passes, I love you more.




   


A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
~Tenneva Jordan

Good Morning Joan

Kelly

Good Morning Jackie
Not see you in here yet.

Hope the sun is shining and you get some of the 70F weather the UK is due.  Not sure the Isle of Man will get 70F though.

Have a good day.

Kelly

Good Sunday morning, weather is dry, sunny and pleasantly hot today, did have some rain over the night...
I made a suggestion to R to go into Lulworth, somebody told us of a nice garden centre over there....we could do with a couple of nice planters either for front or the back, we shall see how my leg goes, whether I do decide on going....
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I am still looking online for a church, most churches are on a circuit system, ie, this church today, another of their churches next week, then another the following Sunday, I have yet to find a church that has a service same time, same church each week....When I phoned one church up a man got back to me saying..." you wont find any churches like that around here..."

Good morning everyone.
We had liquid sunshine during the night with some ice pellets . This morning is nice and sunny, temp a little chilly but the sun will hug the day and make it warmer.

We are going out for breakfast this morning. Then I am going to do laundry and hang it out. Have some sewing to do plus get my gear ready to go sewing tomorrow.

Phyllis, thank you for the beautiful graphics.

Jackie, good morning  hope you have a wonderful day.

Kelly, good morning.

Joan, thank you for the delicious buffet.

Enjoy your day everyone and Happy Mother's day to the ladies.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We also had a few leaky clouds during the night.  Right now, it's a cloudy 50 degrees with sunshine and temps in the lower 60s predicted.  I can handle that!

I'm running a bit late this morning and not feeling up to par so I've decided that God will forgive me if I don't make it to church this morning.  I'll be going over to Cathy's for Craig's Egg Surprise for brunch. He does the cooking and Kyle does the cleanup for Mother's Day.  It's a fun day for everyone! 

I hope you all have a good day full of the love of family and friends!

Good  " SUNNY"  Sunday morning !!!   So nice to finally see the sun shining this morning.  This was sure a long, drawn out rainy period.

Happy Mother's Day, too, to all the wonderful mothers out there,

I want to thank you all for the many nice birthday wishes yesterday.  I had a very nice day and will continue to enjoy this special weekend with dinner with my family today,  My middle son,  Jimmy, took me to breakfast and then we went to a nice Amish Farmers Market . Got some goodies and will be enjoying some of them for my breakfast this morning.

Thanks to  Lloyd, Jane, Phyllis, Patricia, Larry, Jenny, Hal, Gloria June and Carol for the very special greetings you all took the time to wish me.  (Hope I didn't forget anyone).  So nice to be remembered by my  "cyber friends".   

Hope everyone will have a great Sunday.

Joy

Joy
you are welcome. The birthdays are alright But today is the one we should all pay special action to. all the hard work you all done raising our children and above all else the sacrifice.may you all have the best day ever,

Lloyd

Good morning, Kelly.

Vanilla-Jackie--Good morning.  It'd be nice for you if you get out and get some planters.  It's too bad there's not a church that has a service every single Sunday.

Good morning, Amy.  Hopefully the sun will warm things up there.  How nice to be going out to breakfast.  That's my favorite meal to go to a restaurant for.

Janie--Good Morning.  I certainly hope you get to where you're feeling chipper.  Enjoy Craig's Egg Surprise and Cathy's and your time with family.

Good morning, Joy.  You get to celebrate two days in a row.  Enjoy your Mother's Day with your family.

Lloyd--Good morning.  Thanks for your kind words about mothers (or anybody that has performed in a Mother capacity).

 Well you guessed it, went out happy, came back in a mood, three guesses who put me in it...

Joy, you left me out but, you did thank me yesterday...  ;)

Hi Amy
Good morning to you.

Near 2.0pm here and sunny now.

Enjoy today.

Kelly

Hi Joy
Always nice to send a Birthday greeting to online friends.

Kelly

Hi Joan
Sunny here now, it does make you feel brighter when it is sunny.

It sort of lifts the spirits and that is good for all of us.

Kelly

Happy Mothers Day to all the ladies on S&F

Mothers Day in the UK and the Isle of Man was Sunday March 6th

Kevin

Hi everyone on this Mother's Day.  It is a beautiful morning and will get into the high 80 before the day is done.  I hear the birds chirping away outside and yesterday found the tiny egg shell so know there is a baby bird in the next tucked away in the corner of the front porch.  We will go to Sunday School and Church this morning and then come home for lunch as Scott is fixing a special dish for his Mother as his gift to her.  It will be nice to spend a couple of hours with him this afternoon.

Kelly, did you take and umbrella with you on your walk yesterday?  Is the weather better today, although a rain is always a blessing unless it comes in an overabundance. 

Gloria, it sounds like the lady who falls out of bed every night needs and alarm system of some type to be sure she is awake or to put a pad beside the bed to cushion the blow.  In the nursing home I have seen them just put the mattress on the floor to protect the patient.  Glad your external hard drive is now working properly. 

Good morning everyone, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all our Mothers. Looks like we will finally get some sun later. That is what the weather guesser just said. About time, too.

PHYLLIS  beautiful Mother's Day greeting this morning.

JOAN  a breakfast buffet is just perfect today. Everything looks yummy. Food for thought could not be more perfect for today. Thank you for today's goodies.

KELLY  have a great day.

JACKIE  hope your leg is good today so you can go to that garden center.

AMY  not raining here now and things look dry for a change.

JANE  hope you feel better as the day goes on. You have been so busy since you went back to work.

JOY  I had my Mother's day with my 2 sons here yesterday. Great having them both here together.

LLOYD  good morning.

JEANNE LEE  beautiful blossoms in your greeting.

LARRY  that lady falling out of bed is now going to a nursing home. No one happier than me to have my external working. Years of collections in there.

As we pulled into the restaurant about 2.5 miles from home we saw snow covered cars!! They got snow in the little village near us, glad we didn't get the snow!!

Joan,I love having breakfast out  even for lunch or supper too!!

Vanilla-Jackie--Sorry you got your happy mood disturbed. :(

Hi Kelly.  Yes, the sunshine is lovely.

Good morning Jeanne Lee.  Thanks for the beautiful floral graphic.

Larry--Good morning.  How wonderful that Scott is fixing a special meal for Pat.  Enjoy your time with him.

Good morning, Gloria.  GREAT  that you're to get some sun.  It was nice that you could have Mother's Day yesterday with your two sons.

Amy--Oh my--snow on Mother's Day.  I, too, could eat breakfast food for any meal during the day--especially if I don't have to fix it.

Jackie and Kelly,  please accept my apologies for not including you both in my "list".  I am so sorry.  I  felt like I had left somebody out, but didn't go back and check the whole list.  I will try not to let that happen the next time.

Joy

Good Morning,

I had several Mothers DayS last week - in their homes and mine.  Fun times!

Belated Happy Birthday, Joy.

Good morning, Callie.  How nice to have several Mother's Days.:)

Good morning everyone and especially for the mothers and those acting on her behalf today!

We are tending more to the sun than clouds this morning at 6:44 am but you can see another cloud layer creeping over the western foothill so probably another as you make it day!

Farrah, my new cat is gracing me more often with her presence, instead of under the bed, as well.

Good Morning Everyone,
from the cool and still cloudy, 
rocky coast of Maine... 

I know,  as soon as Summer arrives,  I
will be complaining about the heat... 
Mostly,  I would just like to be able
to see more Sunlight shinning in my
windows,  as it makes everything so much
more pleasant.   

I hope that everyone has a great day, 
and happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers
of this world...

Sandy
:smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

I wish a Happy Mother's Day to all women who have borne them or have loved and cared for them.

I am so thankful that God entrusted what he created to have me care for down here.

We had sunshine earlier but now it is cloud cover. I had opened my windows, but if this continues I will have to close them soon. Will be going down for Church at 10, and then on to dinner, then home to do whatever..I want to order groceries and a few other things on line, but sleep may be calling first. Had a nice 7 hours, but the body calls for napping.

I hope we hear from our Hal..that heaviness he was experiencing in his arm and leg sounded a bit scary.

Phyllis and Jeanne lee both treated us to beautiful Mothers day graphics today. Thank you ladies !!!!!!

Time to start the day's activities..will see you all later. June

Good Morning Everyone!

And a Happy Mothers Day to all of you Mom's, Grands and Great Grands.

Good morning, early for me.  Would you believe it is still raining here. They maybe we will see the sun to morrow.

Happy Mother's day to all the mothers here.

Joan, thanks for the wonderful breakfast.  I have been invited across the street, they do not want me to be alone.  But to be trueful, I would rather set here and watch golf. Cathie will have about 20 people over to her house all family, and they are always so kind to me, but with my hearing and of course they are doing a lot of family talk.  I just set and listen.  I guess it is my age taken over, I appricate there asking me. I know if I do not go she will send dinner over.

Jeanne Lee and Phyllis thanks for your cards. the are both beautiful.

Gloria, I am glad to see you now have everything working on you PC. It is nearly noon here, but no blue sky in sight, still dripping.

June, I know how you feel like danceing when you hear NY,NY, I use to teach it, and would wear a top hat, and hold a cane. The other morning on my favorite radio program, the played Cab Driver, by the Mill brothers.  That was the first line dance I taught.  My feet were moving while setting in the chair, but not the rest of me.

Amy, glad to see you are almost home, safe and sound.

Patricia, I knew your new kitty would come around, with love and a little attention is all it takes.

angelface--Thank you.  Apparently Farrah is becoming more familiar with her new home.

Good morning, Sandy.  Thanks.  I'll try to send some sunshine your way.

June--Good morning.  I'm am blessed to have been given three children.  I cherish each of them.  Enjoy your dinner.   I am worried about halkel, too.

Edit--Good morning, halkel.  Hopefully you are feeling better this morning.

Linedancer--Good morning.  So many folks have had endless rain, and all we had in 6 weeks was one day.  How thoughtful of your neighbor to always invited you so you won't be alone.

Hi Larry
After working out in all weathers for 26 years, if I get wet it is easy to drive my hair.  A little rain won't harm us!

Kelly

Hi Joy
No thanks needed as I know your thanks are everyone

Kelly

Hi Sandy
Yes the sunshine does make a difference to our well being.

It brightens the spirits, even if we are under the weather health wise it also makes us feel better.

Kelly

Hal the predictions were correct; the area of the fire actually doubled. If you can  believe this, the left wing hippie groups have gone online stating that the fire is karma; it's in the area where most of Canada's oil production is done and these idiots claim that the pollution of the world is caused by oil, therefore the people getting burned out deserve it.

Radioman--IMO the left wing hippie groups are "out to lunch".

I hope everyone is enjoying a special sunny Sunday.  It is finally sunny here in Central Maryland  after many, many rainy days.

Callie, thanks for the birthday wishes and happy that you have had several days of celebration.  In addition to yesterday, I will go out with all my family for a Mother's Day dinner.

Joan, a special Happy Mother's Day to you and thank you for all you do to keep this place a happy place.

Life is good !!!!

Joy

I am so sorry to learn
about the fires in Alberta...   

As usual,  freaks come out and say anything
during tragedies..   We are not hearing that
scenario Radioman...   here we are
hearing that  the fires are weather related
and started by humans (sadly)... so that
without rain, they just keep going and going.

This is a tragedy that we are all hoping
comes to and end real soon.       

What a difficult time for the humans and
animals that reside there.     Tragic.

Best wishes to all Canadians who's lives
are in peril.

Click Here Alberta Fires (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/05/05/fort-mcmurray-fire-cause_n_9850128.html)

And try to ignore the ignorant soothsayers..
Sandy
:'(

NOBODY DESERVES to be burned out of their homes!

Brunch was nice!  Craig is a gracious and loving host.  We did a lot of reminiscing when the four of us were together and then Craig went out to finish "manicuring" his yard and Kyle went back to bed and Cathy and I chatted for about a half hour.  Now I'm home to attend to some of the things on my list but I think I'll take a nap first...maybe!

I'm beginning to think I MIGHT be ready in time to leave on Thursday. 

All my kids have been in touch today including the young man who came here as a Fresh Air Kid from NYC.  We have stayed in touch all these years and he still calls me Mom.  When he was here and he called me "Mom" and strangers heard it, I saw some eyes widen.  He's about as black as he could be and I'm about as white as anyone gets.  I absolutely loved it and I NEVER explained. He's such a nice young man and that happened against a lot of hard times.  He grew up in "The Projects" in Brooklyn and his mother was a wonderful woman.  He reflects that.  She raised 6 children and she and her husband really worked at it.  They are both gone now but he still claims me and I love him unreservedly. 

I better "shake a leg" and get something done even if it's only a nap.  Enjoy your day, all you Mothers!  And all you who love mothers!

These days, especially with the anonymity of the Internet,  both right wing and left wing haters come out blaring. No one wants a solution from the far left or from the far right. They just want to out-shout the other.

It ends up that people become upset from the propaganda coming from both sides and tend to do nothing, and that is a shame.

Where are the responses from other places, other countries to assist? Why isn't that in the news?

I have to come in here, and tell you the SUN came out for all of 5min. now it is cloudy again, and looks like rain.

Joy, I am so sorry. I forgot to tell you belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you know that old say ing:  "The Older I get, the behinder, I get" I guess that is me.

Jane, how wonderful you still hear from that young fellow. In Southampton, they had the Fresh Air Home, and would bring groups of children out from the city, every week. I know how it feels to be called Mom, by other, one of Marks friends who is a lawyer in WDC. calls and checks on me every Mother Day, since Mark died.

Back from Church, will go down for dinner at noon. It turned windy, cloudy and cold outside. brrrrrrr.

Hal, I'm glad you popped in. Keep strong !

Linedancer…..Now I know why you choose that name. I'm so proud of you for teaching the line dancing. I learned it at my other place in Hemet, but there is nothing like that here and I miss it. Cab driver was one of my favorites too. The first one I learned was Alley Cat. I forget too quickly the steps when I don't do them anymore. I have been invited to eat with our Pastor, his wife Carol, and a friend of hers from Hemet that she invited for dinner. So I will be scooting back downstairs again..just got back from Church.

Joy--Thanks for the Mother's Day wishes and your appreciation of what I do here.

Sandy--Thanks for the link.

Janie--Glad you time with family was so enjoyable.  I just know you'll be ready to leave on Thursday.  I remember some folks in my hometown having "Fresh Air Kids".

angelface--I don't hear about any offers from other countries to assist.

Linedancer--It's too bad the sun stayed out such a short time.

June--I'll send you some warmth--we have plenty.  Enjoy your dinner with your pastor, his wife, etc.

I know that we send fire crews, "Hot Shots" to Canada and to the states on occasion and I know we have gotten them here as well as crews from the states, Canada, and even Siberia. This should be in the news in my opinion!

A few years back when some of the Northern villages suffered from severe flooding, they received aid from Venezuela.

The day is drawing to a close here..had a great day. Laundry dried in no time with the wind , baked some oatmeal cookies, you will find some in the hidey hole to go with a tall glass of cold milk. Looked after the neighbours dog and cat while they are away for the day. Just came back from feeding the two of them, funny to watch the antics he (dog) goes through if the cat hasn't finished her food and you know who will!!! Put my vehicle in the garage  as the ice pellets fell. Sure hope Spring wakes up and gives us some heat...

angelface--I've often seen where one state helps another when there is a disaster.

Amy--Glad you had a great day.  I'll go to the hidey hole and get an oatmeal cookie for dessert.  I'll try to sun some warm weather your way.

Joan, that type of news if applicable in this Canadian fire situation would be better than learning about  some idiots trying to apportion blame according to their half-baked views. It might also encourage other fire departments and aid groups to attempt to help.

Had a good lunch visit and meal and it lasted a long time. The visitor was late to begin with. She is a lady that lives in Hemet, so that is the reason I was invited to lunch. She has a horse ranch in Temecula, but her home is Hemet. She knows my former place well. Has a friend that lives there. So when I got home I was all tired out and took a long nap in my new recliner. Phone awakened me..my older son from Santa Cruz was calling and we chatted for about 45 min. Now I am starting to feel awake after I read for a bit.

We had a cool day in Stanton, but now the sun has popped out to brighten us up before evening arrives. I should go for a good walk after all my sitting and napping and talking time, but I sure feel too relaxed to worry about it. But I'll do it.

 Good Evening to all Good Friends - I'm a bit late coming into the discussion, but just waved Bon Voyage to my son, David, who came to visit for a few hours earlier today.  I laughed when my phone rang and he said "Hi Mom, I'm about 5 minutes away and just turning onto your street.  See you in a few!"  I was really surprised that he had the time to drive up from his home in South Carolina, but he explained when he arrived that he and his wife will be up in our area again (Charlotte, NC) next week to help her Mom relocate from her house (which was jut sold a short time ago) to the other daughter's house until she can find a smaller home for herself.

David and I had a really good visit, spent a lot of time looking at family photos from years ago - as far back as his childhood and early child/teen years, and remembering all the wonderful experiences he had prior to his first tour of service in the Army as a young man.  He really smiled when he flipped through some of his teen and early adult photos and I recalled those times also.

Our weather has been really hot today in the 80's, so used my overhead fans for the first time.  AC is really too cold for me most of the time, but the fans work well.

We also had a chance to talk about David's forthcoming assignment in June to South KOREA as he steps into an assignment as an Army Chaplain for the American Army folks stationed there.  We talked a lot about that part of the World and I could tell that although he was a bit sad about leaving his family for the year, he was also encouraged RE helping the American soldiers are who are stationed there.

Before he left a few hours later, he called our neighbors next door and asked if he could come to thank them for being so helpful to me.  Then he spent about 30 minutes with them and also had a chance to visit with one of their son's, who has been a private duty officer on several tours abroad.  So it's been a great afternoon!

I'm planning to call my Dr. tomorrow to schedule an MRI to try and determine what is causing my continued INTENSE head pains and how they can be reduced or (hopefully) stopped.  I've always assumed that the head pains are the result of my full-body fall on the cement floor at church 2 years ago, but who knows.  David is also eager to have this check-up done before he heads to the Far East.

Hope everyone had a great day with family and friends!

The only things left on my list are cleaning and packing.  I've reserved Wednesday after supper for the packing.  Wed. afternoon when I come from work, I'll weed out from what I have laid out and put away what I don't plan to take and then try to remember what I forgot.

I'm tackling the cleaning a little at a time.  This afternoon I did some dusting (I dislike dusting intensely).  I'd rather get down on my hands and knees and wash up floors with a bucket and a rag than dust!  The front of the house is dusted and I have to do the bedrooms.  I think I'll try to do that tomorrow before I go to work.  So If I don't check in, don't worry.  Once the dusting is done, I'll vacuum.  Maybe I can do that while Kiran is here in the afternoon.  Lately, she spends all her time on the computer with an occasional, "Grammy!  Come here and see this!  It's really neat!"  I taught her how to save things so she doesn't have to start all over when "I write my stories, Grammy".  She asked me if I read the stories she saves and I said, "Not if you don't want me to"  She told me she doesn't mind so I do!  It's usually my comical heartache for the day.  She has a vivid imagination.

I think I'll get the vacuum out and MAYBE do the living room, dining room and kitchen tonight so the kitchen floor is ready to do tomorrow.  I'm just doing things as I feel like it.  And all of a sudden, I don't feel pressured.

I'm going to "set a spell" now and rest up in case I have a sudden attack of ambition.  Enjoy your evening Everyfriend!

Note to Molly!  So nice to see you posting.  I'm glad you had a nice visit with your son!  When does he have to leave for Korea?

Oh boy we finally got sunshine about 3 this afternoon. Wonderful to see at last. Forgot what blue sky looked like.

AMY  my favorite meal to have out is breakfast.

JOAN  I think the reason I have oatmeal every morning is that it is so easy to make. Would rather have bacon and eggs but too much work.

HAL  hope you are feeling better today. Take care of yourself.

GLORIA de  we had rain this morning, too. I was surprised when the sun showed up this afternoon.

DON  some people are so dumb. Those thinking the innocent people losing every thing in that horrible fire need a good shaking up. I sure hope some good rain starts in that area to help put that fire out.

SANDY  that link shows a lot more than what has been showed on TV here. So sad.

Think I will head to dreamland early tonight. Been a busy day doing nothing much at all.

Sleep well everyone.

JANE - Thanks for inquiring about Chaps' assignment in Korea.  He departs the USA in the second week of May and will be overseas for one year.  Hard on his family in the USA, but that's what our Military guys and gals do for our Country around the World.

Jane, what a nice story about the young man who still refers to you as "MOM" after all these years.  Stories like that are always so nice to hear. 

Linedancer, thank you for the belated greetings.  Never too late!  I have had 2 days of celebrating my birthday and Mother's Day.  Tomorrow will be a day to rest.

Nice to see you, Molly.  Sure wish you could get some answers for your continued headaches.  Hopefully, the MRI will help solve this problem.  You have been suffering way too long.  Good luck !

Joy

I'm going to join Gloria and others in dreamland. I haven't done much today, but I'm sure worn out. Have a very Good Night and a happy Monday. Hugs, Love and Prayers, June

Thanks Joy, he's a pleasure to talk to.  I just wish he lived closer so we could see him.  He grew up to be such a nice young man.

Molly, please tell Chaps that I thank him for his service and that I remember him in my prayers daily. 

I'm off to Dreamland and I wish Everyfriend a peaceful rest and a good day tomorrow.  Good Night Everyfriend!

Well, howdy.  We got back home from my Daughters around 3 and I immediately stole the couch and napped until around 5.  My wife disappeared into the bed room and I didn't see her again until about 6.

Had more than enough to eat and an endless variety.  I don't think anyone ate any of the waffles, too much other things.  Wife got some nice gifts as well as nice bouquet of flowers.  I told her to get herself a nice hanging plant from me, but she didn't.  I know it isn't proper, I should have gotten it, but I wanted her to have something she wanted.

Anyway, all I had was some saltine crackers and milk for supper and that did me nicely.

Too much to comment on. I was very happy to see all our Moms having nice visits from their children.  Our kids are certainly one of Gods greatest blessings.

Nite, nite, God Bless and Sweetdreams.

Sorry I wasn't here to wish you a Happy Birthday, Joy.... Hope it was a great day and also great Mother's Day.  I also have a son to share a "birthday/Mother's Day"... his is the 11th & year he was born, the day after M-D.

So sorry, cannot read all back msgs….way behind….had hand operated on and was longest four hours of my life, surely seemed like it.

Hand and arm wrapped & looks like a large baseball bat…only from mid knuckle down to tips of fingers showing //with thumb out to help a little….all stays on till next Thursday…..yes it hurts like the devil ,,,miserable.
 
Sun

Farrah finally came out of hiding for a couple of photos!

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg15514#msg15514

Good Monday morning, Everyfriend.   There's strawberry pancakes to accompany your coffee or tea . I wish everyone a nice day!!





Water Pistol

When my three-year-old son opened the birthday gift from his grandmother, he discovered a water pistol. He squealed with delight and headed for the nearest sink. I was not so pleased. I turned to Mom and said, "I'm surprised at you. Don't you remember how we used to drive you crazy with water guns?"

Mom smiled and then replied....."I remembered."



Meat & Bone
(By Rocky Henriques)

A recent article on abcnews.com was entitled, "Kristin Chenoweth: Christian and Gay Rights Supporter." The article explains how she is comfortable talking about her Christian faith and her support for homosexual rights: "I read my Bible and I pray and all of that. I really do," she told the gay-interest publication. "But at the same time, I don't think being gay is a sin. Period."

Chenoweth grew up in Oklahoma's Bible belt and says that her grandmother is her inspiration. She describes a friend of hers growing up who was homosexual: "I asked my Grandma Chenoweth, 'How can it be that he's going to hell? I just don't think that correct.' And she said, 'Well, Kris, I read the Bible like I eat fish: I take the meat, and it serves me well, but I don't choke on the bone.'"

It seems that we live in a day when people of all walks of life - even people in the Bible Belt - take what they like out of the Bible and toss out what they don't like. We like words such as "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," but stop up our eyes when we hear other words from the Bible such as "Repent!" Grandmother Chenoweth's words, "I read the Bible like I eat fish: I take the meat, and it serves me well, but I don't choke on the bone" may sound good and sensible until you look a little closer.

The real problem is that we should never "read the Bible like" we eat anything. We should read it as God's Word. And to say that we can toss out what we consider to be "bone" while swallowing what we consider to be "meat" is problematic, because who determines what is "meat" or "bone"?

Suppose I like that new vehicle you just bought, and I decide I don't like it that the Bible says I'm not supposed to steal. Is that a bone that I can toss out? Or when the Bible tells me that I am to love my enemies - do I choke on that one?

Or do I see that ALL of God's Word is exactly that - His Word? Do I recognize the Bible as being 100% God's Word to us today? If I don't, then the entirety of God's Word is in question, because who decides which is true and which is not? I don't have that right. You don't have that right. Nor does anyone else we know. We either accept all of it as truth - "meat" - or none of it.

A. W. Tozer addressed this once by saying, "If you would follow on to know the Lord, come at once to the open Bible expecting it to speak to you. Do not come with the notion that it is a thing which you may push around at your convenience."

In this day of darkness, let us as faithful believers in Christ not be guilty of dissecting God's Word and throwing out any part of it that makes us uncomfortable or with which we happen to disagree. Let us stand firmly under the banner which proclaims without apology that the Bible is God's Holy Word - even the parts we don't like. If the Bible calls it sin, then it's sin. Regardless of what some celebrity says.




"Our society has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone's lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate."

- Rick Warren

Good morning Joan

From a sunny Isle of Man

Kelly

Hi Sun
Hope the hand is better soon


Kelly

Good Morning Jackie
A sunny Island this morning.  Hope you have the same weather.

More of this lovely sun , it does as many say make our days a brighter day.

Enjoy your day.

Kelly

So sorry to hear and read about the awful fires in Alberta.  Let's hope the fires can be extinguished as soon as possible.

What an awful time for the people with many losing their homes.  My thoughts are with the people of Alberta.

And thank you to the wonderful firefighters in Alberta and firefighters around the world who do a wonderful job for us all.

Kevin

Good morning, Joan and the other friends.  The strawberry pancakes sound so good.  I think I will fix an English muffin and some fresh cut-up strawberries.  Cute story about the water-gun.   

So nice to see the sun shining again.  Two days in a row, but they are calling for more rain this week.,

Sun, I am sorry that you are in so much pain with your hand.   Hopefully, it will ease up more and more each day.  Hope the results will be what you were hoping for

Thank you, Shirley, for the birthday greetings. I will still be celebrating today with some left-overs from my meals over the week end.

I hope every friend will have a great day.

Joy

Good morning everyone..

Bright sunny day here....looks like we did have some frost over night though. I am off to quilting with the local group today, that will take in most of the day.

Sun, I hope your hand feels much better and your able to be pain free.

Kelly, good morning to you..

Joan, thank you for the delicious breakfast!!

Enjoy your day everyone..

Good morning, Kelly.

Joy--Good morning.  Nice that you finally are getting some sunshine.  Enjoy those leftovers--that means you don't have to cook.:)

Good morning, Amy.  Enjoy that sunshine and also your quilting group.

Sun--I hope your hand heals quickly and that you will be pain free.

Good Morning everyone.
Sun relating your hand operation to my head knock I do deeply sympathize with you .take it easy . we have more time than money.
Amy enjoy your quilting luncheon group. we have high clouds and haze here. sorry you are still having Frost,but glad it is not still here I have lot of plants on deck seats. weather permitting today a friend is supposed to come over and set up my raised beds so i can get them set out. Have a great day.

Lloyd

Lloyd, you take it easy, I don't think bending over will be good for you so let your friend do it for you. 

Good Monday morning, the starting of a brand new week....

Yesterday evening around 7pm-ish my leg felt calmer and I felt confident to put a lead on our Benji and take a walk down our slope towards the bottom and the site managers office, then it was back uphill again to home, but I done it unaided (with my stick ) and without R.... ;)
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Joy, no you didn't leave me out, not sure why I said that really as you thanked me the day before, sending  my apologies....

Lloyd Hammond, I have to agree with Amy, I would be careful bending your head until you get the all clear....

Angelface, I saw the photos of your new-found fur friend....I wish you both several happy, contented years and plenty of affectionate love from your Farrah...

Sandy, I will be one who will be on your complaining list come our Summer heat....I do not take kindly to our  heat waves, not that we get many.....

Lindancer, Gloria, what a caring and thoughtful neighbour you have, even if you don't like to be rude in turning her offer down due to her family conversations...I once found myself in a similar situation surrounded by Rs family one Christmas dinnertime, they reminisces of their days as young brothers and I felt my reminiscing was going on deaf ears as no one knew of my past family members...

Amy, bless you, you are a true natural when it comes down to fur friends......cat - dog sitting and nail clippings....you can come to my home anytime.... :)

Molly, you have sure ben suffering from headache pains for a long time...Its about time you, the medics get to the bottom of what is causing them, it is time for answers, good luck and persevere.... ;)

Sun, 4 hours seems a mighty long time to fix up your hand and arm, no wonder it has left you worn out....Sun go easy on the typing pad, we want to hear that that plaster bandage is off come Thursday....

Kelly, good morning, hope your dry warm weather is baring up.....Oh yes the terrible fires in Canada, not only I fear for the people, but the wildlife too....

Joan, " Water Pistol..." oh sweet revenge...

Hi Amy
Thank you for the morning greeting

Enjoy your day

Kelly

Good Morning Lloyd
You take it easy and rest if you can

Kelly 

Hi Jackie
It is so sad to see people lose all the possessions in times when fire means they lose their homes.

Kelly

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We had a temp of 38º overnight but it's supposed to get to the low 702 today with partly cloudy...or partly sunny...however one cares to see it.

I did get a bout of ambition last night and the living room and dining room are finished and will only need a lick and a promise come Wednesday.  I almost forgot that I have strawberries to clean (eat) and freeze.  I think I'll do that while Kiran is here.  I can stop in the middle of that and "come see this" when she gets excited. 

I'll be off to Wally World to greet my public at 9 a.m. so I will wish you all a happy day!

Good morning, Lloyd. Please be careful when your friend is setting up your raised beds.

Vanilla-Jackie--Good Morning. That is TERRIFIC that you were able to take Benji for a walk all by yourself. :thumbup:

Good morning, Janie.  You're going to be totally worn up by the time you leave with all the w--- you are doing.  Maybe Kiran will help you clean the strawberries.

Good morning everyone, I do like waking earlier than I have been lately. This is the first morning in over a week that we have sunshine.

MOLLY back in WW2 our troops went overseas and we were lucky to get any letters from them for months at a time.  I still remember how my Mother worried when not hearing from my brothers.

JUNE  I sure did not do much yesterday and was quite tired last night, slept good though.

HAL  glad you had a good nap after you and your wife got home yesterday. For me I had a good time Saturday with both sons here and yesterday a long chat on Skype with my daughter.  I have a beautiful bouquet sitting on my table and every time I walk by them I enjoy the sight and aroma of them.

SHIRLEY  I hope you stay safe from all those horrible storms out there.

SUN  so sorry your hand is hurting from the surgery. Just what was the operation for? Was it carpal tunnel or something else? Take care.

PATRICIA  Farrah is a beauty.  I still remember Beau and the things he could get into.

JOAN  are those strawberries in the pancakes or on top of them? Fussy me wants to know. Either way I'll enjoy them. Mom finally gets even with that Water Pistol. I sure chuckled with that one. Love the last paragraph in Food for Thought, so true. Thanks for today's goodies.

KELLY  good morning/ afternoon.

JOY  just saw on TV that by the end of the week we are in for more rain. I will enjoy this sunshine while it is here.

AMY  enjoy  your quilting today.

LLOYD  good morning. Talking with my son he wil have no apple crop this year. We had a warm February and everything started opening but then we had freezing temperatures and killed the blossoms. He is about ready to cut all the trees down.

JACKIE  I join you with summer heat and humidity.

JANE  have an easy day at WM.

Hi everyone on another bright, sunny and soon to be very warm day here in South Carolina.  Yesterday Scott fixed a good lunch for us as his Mother's Day gift as well as giving his mother a nice box of Russell Stover chocolates and a card. 

This morning I have a doctor's appointment at 9:45 related to using my CPAP machine.  On the way I plan on stopping at Lowe's and returning one of my impatiens plants as it just isn't doing well like the other one.  This is the second one I will be returning but still have one left.  I hate having to do so as I liked having the two plants that looked alike in my two planters on either side of my porch.  The hanging baskets of flowers and the vegetables in the planters on the back patio are doing well.  At noon I will attend a meeting and that will be my getting out for the day.  Pat is up and plans on going to Aldi's fairly early this morning.

Patricia, that is a pretty name for your new cat.  It sounds like she is beginning to accept her new surroundings and being with you.  From what I hear and read it sounds like Venezuela is in great distress financially.

Molly, I don't remember you referring to your son with his given name before.  Nice that he brightened your Mother's Day with his presence.  We use our overhead fans the year round and have them in every room except the kitchen, bathrooms and closets.

Sun, glad the surgery is over for you and hope that each passing day reduces the pain.   

deAngel, so nice that your neighbors consider you one of the family and include you in special occasions like yesterday. 

JaneS, nice that the Fresh Air Kid remembered you on the special day.  Our Nigerian "grandson" called yesterday afternoon to wish Pat a Happy Mother's Day.  We hadn't heard from his for several months.  He graduates from High School in a couple of weeks and is planning on attending Georgia Southern University. 

Kelly, if I recall correctly there was a whole town of about 1600 people where all the buildings were burned down. 

Lloyd, nice of your friend to put in some of your garden for you.  Hope you are feeling better each day. 

 R just taken a phone-call.....our G-Plan 3 seater sofa is coming on Wednesday......this week...  :thumbup: we went to a good furniture store several weeks ago, tested so many sofas, picked a G-Plan sofa, not one of the cheapest but the comfort-ablest...told at the time it will take 12 or 10 weeks for delivery, seems it is arriving earlier, anyway I am one happy bunny....guess who will be grabbing the sofa?  R says they will call tomorrow with a 2 hour slot for delivery......

Good morning to All.  The sun peeked out for a few minutes but has disappeared again.  We had sun all day yesterday and it was so nice to see.

Sun, I know how hard going through the hand surgery has been and it seems like the healing will never be over but, give it time and it will be good as new again.  Sorry it has been so painful for you.

I laughed at the Water Gun story, Joan.  When our grandsons were small we would give little, NOISY gifts to them and tell our son and daughter-in-law that it was "pay back time".  Revenge was sweet.   ;)

Jane, you will be so tired by the time you leave you will sleep all the way to Texas and maybe even sleep through the wedding.   ::)  Best wishes for a safe and happy trip.

And now I must be off to get breakfast and start the laundry.  Strawberry pancakes sound so good to me.  I'll pick up a plateful in the hidey hole.  Thanks, Joan.

Good morning, Gloria.  That's sad that your son won't have an apple crop this year due to a frost after blossoming.  He's put so much time and work (and I imagine money) into that orchard.  The strawberries are in the pancakes.

Larry--Good morning.  That was so thoughtful of Scott to cook a special meal for Pat yesterday.  It's too bad the one impatien doesn't seem to want to grow.

Vanilla-Jackie--Great that the sofa is going to arrive much earlier than expected.  Usually it's the other way around.

Phyllis--Good morning.  We did the same thing for gifts when our grandchildren were small.  We managed to always find noisy or messy gifts.:)

Good Morning Everyone!

It is a grey overcast day here, looks like the sky could open any minute and give us a good soaking, but they say on a 30 percent chance.  Suppose to be this way most of this week.

Sun, Hope your hand gets better f a s t --------.  Hopefully the pain will subside soon.  At least it is done and over, just the healing now.

Lloyd, stay away from the machinery.   ;D

The link below is from the "Ottawa Citizen" and tells a story of generosity of Canadian to Canadian.

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/inside+fort+mcmurray+scorched+earth+anyone+without/11905531/story.html (http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/inside+fort+mcmurray+scorched+earth+anyone+without/11905531/story.html)

Hal, thanks so much for that link to the Ottawa Citizen.  Uplifting to read of how so many fellow Canadians are jumping in to help.  Also, points up yet another incidence where our (U.S.) alarmist media typically blows everything completely out of proportion. 

Hal, it is so nice to read about Canadians responses to those needing assistance and sometimes just support. I do agree with Phyllis's point as well. I still remember Canada's help and support going beyond what was needed with all the US planes left there waiting after 9/11.

halkel--Thanks for the link.  Sure is nice to read about Canadian's generosity.

Phyllis and angelface--Sure makes one wonder WHY the US isn't helping.

Hi Larry
Was the town where all the buildings were burnt down in Alberta.

Kelly

Good mid-morning everyone. I am having a mixed up day today. Woke at 3 a.m., wide awake. So read till I got sleepy. Then before 7 there was a tapping on my door....I hadn't rang my bell saying all was well. Phooey !! We are supposed to ring around 7 o'clock. So dozed off till 8, and I am still sleepy. This will be a do-nothing day.....again.

Good to hear everyone reporting in.

Linedancer, I am so sorry about your hand surgery being so painful. I pray that you are able to take some pain medication. This too will pass, and in the meantime, a prayer is being said for God's quick healing. You need that hand to get around the house.

We are in low clouds again, sun should break through about noon time.

We received a new directory from Rowntree Gardens. Made just for our place here. Names and apt. #'s and phone #'s. Very helpful in learning who your neighbors are and where they can be located. Plus for all the heads of the various activities. The Quakers have a non profit organization, so it feels more "homey" than when owned by a huge conglomerate.

Time for me to make the bed, get dressed and get on with the day. One of R&R for sure.

June--The system for checking on your well-being early in the morning sounds like a good one.  It's nice to have a directory so you know the residents and also management.

Junedrabek, we received something on a similar basis...the parkhome site manage posted through our letterbox soon after we arrived with an up-to-date list of names, singles and couples and their home numbers, but not phone numbers, so we have some Idea as to who is whom...

I posted this last night... looked at it & thought "too long" so deleted all but birthday wishes to Joy....  I was too tired to go through & trim down but decided anyone can whiz by without reading, this was MY week end & reason I haven't been in to visit. 
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Molly, I've been fighting a "knock me to the floor" head & neck ache for about 2 weeks.  Kind of thought it might be stress with having house painters here & keeping outside things moved, windows cleaned as they work their way around.  Also invited my whole clan for Mother's Day breakfast (20 some, never did a head count), and "dress up dinner" in the middle of all this work.

I think I discovered the cause for my headaches,... I'd been sleeping on a tiny (not more than inch thick) foam pillow when sleeping on my side...  I had such a time convincing nurses & doctors when in the hospital that I did NOT use a pillow... so thought I'd try a tiny one when sleeping on my side.  Had a good talk with myself 'cause I was starting to fear the pain could be blood pressure & the fact that I don't take meds for my A-fib (nothing like a guilty conscience).  No pillow last night, no headache today.  Any sane person would agree that a pillow when laying on one's side would make the head level.... but doesn't work for me. 

This turned out to be the same week end for the Engineering Open House banquet.... had not planned to attend but my daughter found she was being honored with the Distinguished Engineer fellow for 2016 (big deal here) and turned out my gr-son that graduates next week end, received an award for his Senior project, Bio-Med Engineering.  (Is this not a proud/happy person?)

I got to meet a lot of people that I've heard the kids talk about for about 40 years.  One was delighted to tell me he was my daughter's teacher when she was having her first baby...(baby will be 40 in Nov), and we remarked that "she only took the Thanksgiving week end off to have him & get back for exams."  She worked hard all of her school years, and especially college while having & raising 2 children... (2 more came later).  I couldn't be prouder.   

After the banquet I came home to put the Crock Pot breakfast meal together. During the week I had fried the "pre-cooked" Hormel bacon & drained extra fat off, at least a pound & half, had fried & scrambled the pound of Italian sausage, peeled the casing from the Johnsonville smoked sausage sliced & cooked, so all I had to do was whip the dozen eggs & put in half of an 8 egg box of Egg Beaters... & layer all that with 2 cups of cheddar & 1 cup of spicy jack & a large bag of frozen hash browns, few other things.  I had also fried 2 large Texas thick loaves of French toast (another dozen eggs) & that was easy to reheat on a large grill when I put aluminum foil over.  The oven was full baking 3 cans of Grands biscuits.  Coffee, milk & juice or water rounded out the menu.  The 3 year old great grand noticed I didn't have gravy to go with the biscuits! 

One grand flew in from Seattle with her 8 month old baby & was leaving for the airport right after breakfast so I fixed her an egg sandwich to keep her tummy happy, (she has Crohn's), Aero-space engineer &  also graduated from Wichita State University.  Quite a week end for this old mother, gr-mother & gr-gr mother.    Nature is giving us a big show today & tonight, only rain here so far.   

So that's what I opted to do for my Mother's Day week end.... I wouldn't change a thing & don't hope to ever repeat all that activity.  Painters will be around most of next week, they are doing a fantastic job, got all the windows taken care of (part I dreaded most) and all the brick & trim on the back.  The cats are going crazy with strangers in THEIR pool area so they go out when painters come & won't come home until they leave.  They must be near because as soon as their vehicles leave the street the cats are standing at the door to come in. 

Must get to bed, hope all mothers had a wonderful day and chance to remember the years we were so busy raising our babies.  God Bless!  Oops, hear thunder & see lightning flashes.  Cats are probably in their hidey hole since I wasn't at the door to let them in.  Then never come home wet so have found some place safe.
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Sun, I am so sorry to see how painful your surgery is.... big hugs and tender thoughts & prayers for you.

Lloyd, what can I say that every Friend hasn't already said.  Take care of yourself, no more risks.  I've had a few slaps on the head lately to make me stop & realize this old body "ain't what it used to be!"  Can't believe when out camping a couple weeks ago, thought a peanut butter & jelly sandwich sounded good & even got the Ritz crackers out finish up with peanut butter on them.... only I could NOT get the peanut butter jar open!  I tried every trick in the book but could not twist it off.... First thing I did when I got home was jump on Amazon & find an opener recommended by a friend... got it in 2 days & went straight to the RV!  You may have to give up the activities that get you in trouble & settle for things your body agrees with.

I would love to go on & on but will muzzle myself for now.  Like Gloria... good to be back!  And Gloria, I am SO sorry about your son's apple orchard.  I loved hearing about it & your photos when you helped.  Maybe if the trees can just take care of themselves in a few years the weather will get back to normal & he can have a good crop again, maybe... maybe.

June, in my opinion I've always thought the Quakers are the kindest, hardest working folks ever, makes sense their retirement homes would be top notch.  So nice to hear about all the blessings you are enjoying.

Jackie, glad you made the first dog walk without a problem, that the muscles get stronger each day. 

Shut up, Shirley   :crazy2:

Shirley--I thoroughly enjoyed reading about all that is going on in your life.  You certainly put me to shame with everything you do.

She puts us ALL to shame!  I wish I had her energy!

Forgot...I can't do the strawberries while Kiran is here because she's not coming today.  I've been promising her supper and McD. and today is the day.  Guess I'll have to do them when I get back.  But the front of the house....Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Entry and half the hall are spiffy!  I'm getting there!

Shirley,

   I am curious,  although   i believe that you told us before, how come you do not take anything for AFIB?   

We got some Sunshine here today .... Hooray!   
i hope that it lasts a long time ...   but i do see some
clouds around.   

i got to watch the movie "Spotlight"  today ... 
Which has a lot to say about our society...  (sadly)

i wish everyone a good day
Sandy
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Jane,  I find that when I have the kind of things that you have been trying to get finished that I wonder where in the world am I going to find the time to get all this done, and all of a sudden everything just falls into place and things are done.  And, then you wonder why you were doing all that worrying.  And, besides, what doesn't get done, will still be waiting for you when you get back.   LOL   And, I am sure the gal who is watching your dogs won't even notice.

Hope you enjoy your supper at McDonald's with Kiran.  A couple Sundays ago, I went with my 2 little great-grand daughters to McDonald's for lunch as I had promised the oldest one, Addy, that we would go the next time I saw her.  This particular McDonalds has a play room, and both little girls were so good and ate all their lunch before even asking to go to the playroom.  It was so much fun watching them up and down this big tube thing and ending at a sliding board. I had as much fun watching them as they did. And, they were the only ones playing that day.   So,  I hope your meal there is as fun as I had.

Joy

Tisie, what a lady, Mom, Grandma and Great-grandma.  Even without the gravy.
You have every right to be proud of your kids.  You know what they say: the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.   :thumbup: (what are you gonna do if you run of eggs,   ;) )

I, for one, think every lady we have on this board are exceptional in so many ways.
:smitten:

THANK YOU, HAL!  I'm sure the other Ladies will be along shortly with their own response to your delightful thought about We Ladies!

Vanilla, they only post the last 3 digits of our phone #. The land line phones belong to Rowntree Gardens, so they have all the outgoing calls go through the desk, so we are covered in privacy. The only annoying calls I get now are on my cell phone. In-coming calls ring both my land line and my cell phone, which is a nice thing.

Tisie, I use a very flat pillow but I always tuck a portion of the pillow under the back of my neck so it feels my body is aligned. Please do not ever "shut up", I enjoyed every word of your Mothers' Day Doings. You are a true Mother for sure. I am finding the Quakers are "doers" out of love, not for monetary gain. I do pay more per month her, but every cent is worth what I receive.

Janie, you run Tisie a very close second in energy and "doings" for others. I am so proud of both of you.

Thank you Hal, you are a special Good Guy.

Sandy, I'm sure I mentioned about the horrible reactions with meds.. what they gave me in the hospital for A-fib didn't have the usual side effect but was the reason I had to stay in for 8 days, they couldn't figure what was wrong.  Until the Monday night after going home on Sat, I was a zombie... I knew where I was & how to take care of myself but could not force myself to do what I didn't want... like change the dressing on my chest.  My husband suggested cutting the pill in half on Monday night & got up next morning, ripped off the bandages & changed them.  It was hard to explain but like what I've read about the "date-rape" drug effect.  I had no idea it was the pill but it built back up in another few days so I cut the half in half & few days later cut them back to every other day until my body was weaned of them.  No problems & when the Dr got back he was okay with what I had done.  That's why I don't take meds, each time the reaction is so severe I worry that one of these days I won't pull out of it.  Sort of like with trying to force myself to use a stupid pillow & having such head aches for 2 weeks when I knew better!   I'm not being stubborn about not taking pain pills after surgery, I was just more afraid of their side effects than I was of the pain.  By 81, I just have to deal with what this body demands. 

Joy, our McDonald's doesn't have a play area but the crew is like "Cheers", we know them & they are so welcoming to our bunch, nearly every Sunday.  We pull tables together & even when it's only 3 or 4 together, we love to visit.  Our MickeyD's has biscuits & gravy... not all do, and we often get that & side of scrambled eggs... yummy.

Hal, I can't take credit for what my kids & grands have done, I didn't have the ambition & drive they all have, came from their father.... but I've always been a non-stop cheerleader and help any way I can.  Our kids worked their way through college so now I can spoil them.  Like you said before, "kids are a blessing"... and like my mother used to say, "the only thing you can give your kids that they can't get for themselves is a brother or sister".   Every generation is a little better off than the last in many ways but money won't buy someone that knows the real young you when you get old.  And I will shrivel up & die if I run out of eggs!  :o   

Can't tell you how many times I've talked about "my computer friends" lately, you are all special and different and a pleasure to know.  Last time out I camped next to a woman traveling alone with her dog, she uses her smart phone instead of a computer most of the time.  She sounded like she was going to check in here, but may take a while before she figures what discussions interest her.  She had the type RV I would have chosen if I hadn't needed a bedroom door for the cats. 

I hear thunder so better look around!

Ophelia's    First Mothers Day.

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Sandy,  little FeFe is just adorable !!!   Love her shirt !!   She was  a wonderful Mother's Day gift for all of you !

Joy

 I think Jane S, Shirley and Jenny, all put us to shame with the energy and stamina they all have.....

Halkel, not sure I fit into the usual group on this board, re, " exceptional " often feel the odd one out, re, the job we done in bringing up ones children, I have to hold my hands up and say....somewhere along the lines, I done a bad job.....but thank you all the same for including me, and all mothers....yes I am still a mother.....Of course I am exceptional in other ways..... ;)

Thank you, Hal, for the kind words about those of us who are mothers.  Next month, I hope I remember to reciprocate and honor the extra-special FATHERS who are around here. 

Jackie, my mother used to say that her kids turned out the way they did "in spite of her, not because of her".  I never thought it was entirely true but there is SOME truth in it.

And there is someone else around here with whom I will never be able to keep up....The one and only....AMY!  She has more energy and "git up and go" than I EVER had.

Joy, you're absolutely right about "things" getting done but I will still do lists for the rest of my life.  I've always said that I get more results when I have a deadline than I do when I can put it off until tomorrow...or Wednesday....or Sunday...or whenever.  Got me a deadline this week for sure!

And now I'm going to go feed the doggies and start cleaning the strawberries.  Might just eat a few while I'm cleaning.

Sandy, such a sweet one! :smitten:

Janie--Shirley sure puts me to shame.  I know you and Kiran will enjoy your meal at Mickey D's.  I LOVE strawberries.  Could you please put a couple in the "hidey hole" for me?

Sandy--Ophelia is beautiful.

halkel--Thank you.  You're so kind.

I think everyone here in the SS is special in their own way.

Jane,  your right about making a deadline.  If someone asks me to do something for them and they say, whenever you get around to it.  I just tell them to tell me when they want it done.  If I don't, I just keep putting it off and putting it offl, like you said.   I do make a list if I am going somewhere and have to take things with me, like food.  And, I do periodically make them for other things, but I am not a regular list maker.  I do make a grocery list and usually start making a new one as soon as I get home from grocery shopping, as I invariably will forget something.  So, I need to remember to get that item the next time. 

I do agree that you have a good system that works for you. 

JOY

Jane S, I can to a point hold myself to blame when she was younger but I wont hold myself to blame for how my daughter has, is turning out now at the age of 46....thank you for kind words of comfort....

Good Evening,
Since the Oklahoma weather today made the National News (on ABC, at least),  I s'pose I should check in and let you know that a brief heavy shower with a bit of hail tapping the windows was all that fell on my house.

The close-ups of the big ugly tornado moving across a road 100 yds in front of the cameraman were amazing.  It went across the area in southern Oklahoma where MaryTx used to live.  There was considerable damage and one fatality and the same storm has put down other twisters as it moves east. 
Things have settled down west of I-35 now.

Sandy, Ophelia is a cutie!!!!!

Would you please keep my family in Oklahoma in your prayers.  A tornado went right over where most of them live.  We tried calling but haven't been able to get through as of yet.  Hopefully the lines are just down. 

Mary ]

Sandy, your Great Grandaughter is a beautiful little child. I am so happy for you.

MaryTX, prayers are being said for your family in Okla. Those storms can be so devastating, I pray your family is safe. Phone lines are surely down so try to be patient till you can raise them.

Oh, Sandy, you have the most beautiful children & now grands... they have "haunting" eyes, even the tiniest.  My kids were not pretty babies, they really weren't, but they got cute after a while.  I just heard a commercial for A-fib meds & said it was NOT for a-fib cause by a valve.  Mine was caused by the aortic valve & somewhere along the line the cardio Dr explained that once it was repaired the a-fib might go away.  Guess it did.

Jackie, I used to say that "I owed my kids 18 years, after that I didn't get credit or take the blame for what they did."  My 3 are nothing alike, they are born with a lot of characteristics we don't have much influence on, I really believe that. 

Joy, for sure deadlines are a must to get a job done.... for the first time EVERY window in this house is clean at the same time...  I did the cleaning as the painters took windows off & painted.  The biggest one & my kitchen window were taken off Sat. morning by my sons & I managed to keep up with the cleaning (sons had to be someplace else with only an hour to spare).  The painters cleaned the last two of the dining room ones because it got hot & my head was splitting so came inside.  I was concerned I had pushed my limits. Reminds me, I still have the inside of those windows to clean... boohoo,  will tackle that tomorrow.  They couldn't come this evening because of storms.  Callie is still pumping them into Kansas & need to check radar to see if the cats can go out for exercise for a little while.

Glad to see you are okay, Callie... my house & RV didn't get any of the hail so holding my breath, radar shows Wichita may escape any more rough stuff tonight.  My usual radar (AccuWeather) is not showing up today so am using the Weather Underground that my son had me bookmark last week.  Computer radar much more detailed than on TV.  The weeks we stayed with my husband's mother before she died, one of her friends came to visit a number of times.  She made the comment that she "never knew anyone that watched the weather as much as we did".... made me think, guess it's because we need to know when to go for shelter, huh?  Weather was terrible in KS during that time & we wanted to know what we were missing.

Joan, Sam's Club had the best strawberries I've ever eaten this year... can't count how many tubs I bought but every berry was perfect & the biggest-sweetest you can imagine.  I took a whole tub, cleaned & ready to eat when I went to MO a couple weeks ago, hoping that Doris was going to make it & was supposed to have 2 other friends visit.  One made it but not a strawberry fan & the other friend called to say she ran to the store & came out to find a flat tire so had to get a new one put on.  I was leaving next morning.  The lady in the site next to me came over to inspect the inside of my RV (as I did hers) & was thrilled with the strawberries I offered her.  Alas, none in the store that last 2 trips in. 

Amy, my son & wife were the last to leave yesterday morning & I told her about your "daughter-in-love" expression & how much nicer that sounds than "in-law".... she agreed & had never heard it before, either.  She is a teacher & bet will spread the word fast, your words are going to be famous!

Back to cats & TV.... I'm sorry to think I have 6 floor to ceiling windows in the dining room to clean tomorrow... at least the other 3 layers of each are clean!

Oh, Mary, prayers for sure & will be checking back to see if you have talked to any of them... hugs for you, it is so stressful to not know.

Mary, prayers are going up for your family and for anyone who is in the path of one of those terrible storms. 

As of this moment, I have one spiffy bathroom and the rest of the hall is done.  That leaves 2 bedrooms and the porches.  Someone said that my doggie sitter won't even notice the dirt, dust and grime.  She will but she's very polite and probably won't mention it to anyone except her mother.  And her mother will tell me what she said if I ask her.  She is far to honest to lie.  So I'm not going to ask her!

And, since my plan is an early bedtime and an early rising tomorrow, I will say....

Good Night Everyfriend!  There are strawberries in the hidey hole and I wish you a restful sleep and a happy awakening!  God Bless Us Every One!

Thanks Shirley ... now I remember that
you had some severe reactions to meds....   not good!

I haven't seen Ophelia with her eyes open, yet!
Except in the pictures!!   She was a big baby for
one being induced three weeks early  (seven lbs 11 oz)
and always looked to me a wee bit older.. 
They have ways of telling everything today before
the babies are born..   

Molly...   how did you make out with your
trip to the doctors about your headaches ??
I sure hope that they find out the cause and can
bring you some relief. 

Sandy
:coolsmiley:

Mary, I hope by now your family have been In-touch, and told you they are safe....

Good Tuesday morning, Everyfriend.   There's waffles and sausage to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a great day!!







Dog Calls

Bernard, who was noted for his gracious manners, was awakened one morning at four forty-four a.m. by his ringing telephone.

"Your dog's barking, and it's keeping me awake," said an angry voice.

Bernard thanked the caller and politely asked his name and number before hanging up.

The next morning at precisely four forty-four a.m., Bernard called his neighbor back.

"Good morning, Mr. Williams. I just called to say that I don't *have* a dog."




Fresh Start
(By John Coody)


"On the last day, that great day of feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, 'If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'" John 7:37-38

If anyone reading today is in need of a fresh start, there is good news. God is willing to grant it. A couple of weeks ago, I took a break from writing. I was tired, distressed and just honestly didn't know what to do about the situations I was facing. Being the courageous person that I am, my desire was to be four again and play with blocks.

Facing the trials and adversities of life is difficult. Facing our own struggles and failures is no fun. However, God's plan is to take all of these things, and use them to strengthen us. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." As many pastors have preached, it doesn't say all things are good. It says that our situations will work together for our good [as we] keep pressing on. Paul wrote in Phil. 3:13-14, "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."

My folly was in turning back. My reasoning for taking time off was to work on my own issues and seek a fresh start. I was thirsty. In order to begin again, we need a thirst for God.

John 7:37 says, "If anyone thirsts..." If you need "refreshment" in your walk with Christ, ask yourself, "How thirsty am I for Jesus? How much desire for His will and ways do I have in my heart?" After asking those questions, ask Him to help you.

"Let him come to Me and drink." Be determined to leave everything and follow Jesus. In order to truly live in Christ, we have to remove any distraction, which could mean sacrificing something we hold dear. When you have done these things, make a decision to surrender. When I stopped worrying about what I was going to do and decided to trust Him, He showed me once again that He already had my way prepared.

Though in our eyes, our situations may be impossible, we must never limit what God can do. He is the Creator. He is capable of taking care of His creation. I pray that each of us will be learning to exercise our faith more and more.

                 


"God may be in the process of pruning something out of your life at this very moment. If this is the case, don't fight it. Instead, welcome it, for His pruning will make you more fruitful and bring greater glory to the Father."

- Rick Yohn

Good morning Joan

Kelly

Good morning everyone
Another lovely day here yet still cool enough to have a fire on.
We had a truck load of wood delivered so today will be piling wood. We have a fire on here now just to take the chill out.

Jane ,thank you for your kind words but I am sure we all work like the dickens when needed and I can be a couch potato too when all the steam runs out.

Mary, prayers heading your way for you and your family. We really are at the mercy of storms/weather.

Kelly, good morning to you.

Jackie, good morning. I love my fur babies,yes even when they hog the bed or shake right after a bath. they give me unconditional love.

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone

Hi Amy

And a very good morning to you.

Kelly

Good Morning Everyfriend!  My plan for today is to get all the odds and ends cluttering my bedroom put away and get it ready for the cleaning. I'm planning that chore for right after I take Kiran home and eat supper.  Maybe I can make it into the other bedroom, too.  We'll see how the energy hold out.  I'll be off to Wally World to put in my 9 - 1 shift this morning.

Don't forget the strawberries in the hidey hole.  They might be good with the waffles!

I wish you all a pleasant day today....rain if you need it and sunshine if you'd rather!

Good morning, Kelly.

Amy--Good morning.  You're still needing heat, and the local weatherguesser just said that it is going to be 90° here today and VERY humid.

Good morning, Janie.  You sure are going to have a busy day with working at WM, caring for Kiran and cleaning.  I'm going to the hidey hole to get a few strawberries.  Thank you.

MaryTX--I am praying that your family is safe.

Good morning, not my fault I was not here last night. Cox was having problems again. Some areas had no TV or phone or internet, either all or one or the other. I had TV but no internet. Will read but not say much this morning. There was a light frost last night but sun is shining bright and could hit 70° this afternoon.. Have a doctor appointment, made back in December. He knows I do not like making them during the winter.

SHIRLEY  I don't know how you do so many things. I have trouble just cooking for me, would never be able to cook for a crowd anymore. Enjoyed it when I did though.

HAL me exceptional?  Wow that is a new one for me. Thank you my Texas friend.

SANDY  Ophelia is adorable and so much hair.

CALLIE  every time I see on TV about the storms om Oklahoma I think of you and your family and pray you are all safe. Good to see your post.

JOAN  ahh waffles, those should hold me till I get home again and look in the fridge to see what tempts me. Thank you for all today's goodies.

Good morning, Gloria.  Hope all goes well at your doctor's appointment.  You wouldn't like the weather here at this time of year--just plain hot and humid.

Hi Joan
How is the temperature where you live.

Not as warm here? Should get to 68F or 20C

Kelly

Hi Kelly.  It is now 80° at my house--going to 90°.

Hi everyone.  It is an overcast but warm Tuesday morning with no rain in the forecast.  My doctor's appointment yesterday went very well.  It started off with a breathing test, which I apparently handled very well as the doctor said there was no problems with the test.  She also advised me that the CPAP machine is really helping in that my score went from 13 before I started using it to 2.2 during the last four months averaged out.  I think that is the number of Apnea's per night.  I have a completely clear schedule for today so will just work on little projects here in my office and have a quiet day.

Jackie, want is a G-Plan sofa?  I am not familiar with the term.  It does sound nice and comfortable by your description. 

Phyllis, those "pay back" gifts are fun and is just a part of parenthood. 

Joan, I did get my money back yesterday and will replace the plant when I find the right thing. 

Hal, on the news last night they reported that 100,000 people had been evacuated from those Canadian fires. 

Kelly, I just heard them talking about the city that was burned being there for the oil production.  I don't think it impacted Alberta but may be wrong and if someone knows the correct answer please let us know.

Shirley, glad you discovered the cause of your headache.  I only use a very thin pillow and have since I had a stiff and painful neck for months many years ago.  Certainly nice honors your daughter and grandson received and you have a reason to be proud and happy. Very observant little three year old noticing there was no gravy.  What a meal you fixed.  It is good to see you posting again.  We have purchased locally grown strawberries a couple of times this year and they are very, very good.  Too bad the season is so short. 

Joy, I often find making the decision to do something that requires a lot of work is harder than actually doing the job.  As you say if we don't get it all done it most often will still be there when we get back to it.  Those playrooms for the little ones at McDonald's and other similar places have to draw in a lot of family business and it is nice the kids have a place to play while others enjoy their meals. 

Hal, I agree with you about our exceptional ladies and we are fortunate to know them through these boards and in a few cases in person. 

Jackie, just keep in mind that you did the best you could at the time you were raising your daughter.  I expect most of us can look back and say we wish we had done some things differently.  However, we didn't have the benefit of hindsight.  Be kind and gentle with yourself and stay in today.  At least that is what I try to do each day.

Callie, I thought of you when I heard the reports of really bad weather near Oklahoma City.  Glad you came through the experience well. 

MaryTX, I sure hope all of your family escaped the tornado but that is certainly frightening for you. 

Larry Hanna, G Plan furniture is a well respected brand....The sofa I have coming tomorrow is a creamish silver fabric 3 seater with high backs and headrest....We paid extra to have it treated so it doesn't get stained.....

Glad to hear you got your doctors approval re, your tests...
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I am making the most of my walking at present, while there is no activity going on.....I done a downhill - uphill slope walk with Benji, then an hour or two later I done the same with Toby....the walks got me out of the home for just about 5 minutes each session but I never needed the help of R, nor my walker, just my stick....of course this might not last, but I best make the most while I can....plus it was refreshing to get out in that sunshine.....
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Edited, this evening I have my MS Centre's monthly meet-up, have no Idea what will be taking place tonight but I shall be there from 7 - 9.15pm, will will include a cuppa, biscuits and a chat....

Good morning, Larry.  That's terrific that your breathing has improved so much with the use of the CPAP machine.  One of these days you'll find just the right plant.  Enjoy your clear schedule today.

Vanilla-Jackie--That's terrific that you're able to get out for a couple of short walks with your dogs.

Joan, believe you me they are only very short walks but to me it feels like old times.....Ha ha, I even made Toby sit and sit and wait as he has a habit of jumping up on his lead, it worked, then on the way back uphill to home, I told Toby to "heel" now that really did bring back some memories, memories from when we took him to outdoor training sessions....been a mighty long time since I last told Toby to heel when out walking....

Vanilla-Jackie--And that's a GOOD thing.

Hi Larry
Thanks for the information regarding the town we were talking about.

Kelly

Good Morning Everyone!

As usual, of late, I am dragging in late. Had one of those nights we all have on occasion.  Woke up about 4 and like to have never got back to sleep.

Larry and Jackie, yes raising kids can and is a task.  I was raised in the old school. Parents were parents and not buddies.  I had a Father who I did lots of hunting and fishing but I was well aware of who was in charge.  I was always afraid my girls would do something that would scar them the rest of their life.  And Lord only knows I made my share of mistakes.  My first child was born when I was just barely 21 and unfortunately raising children is on the job training so number 1 child gets to be the object of that training.

Nothing on tap here. Need to pay a bill or two and that is about it.

Janie, don't do so much that you are tired out so you don't enjoy the wedding.  How dirty can the place be with just you in the house.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Halkel, I was 18 and a single mom, my daughter was like a sister I didn't have....but she was wanted as a baby......I did discipline her but she made bad choices with some of her friends, my daughter would always tell me that if I didnt like one of her friends I would show it in my face, the expression said it all....

Good morning, halkel.  Sorry your sleep was interrupted last night.  I was 24 when my first child was born and didn't know a thing about babies or raising children, but somehow we bungled through with the three.

Vanilla-Jackie--We do the best we know how to do at any given time so don't beat yourself up about it.

I was 20 when first married
and 22 when I had my first baby (18 months
later I had my second.   

I also knew nothing about caring for
a baby...  I was the youngest and only girl
with two much older brothers..   

So I just brought my kids up as I felt
I should.   Sometimes conventionally and
sometimes not. 

We all seemed to survive it..  But as always,
hind sight is 20/20  so I am sure that my
kids feel differently then I do.   

But they remain loving and respectful today, 
(as do I)....     And really I think that is the
best that I can hope for.      As I was a Mother
two times,  10 years a part...    I got to do
everything over again..   (and made just as
many good decisions and bad decisions) ...

Today I believe in living in the present  and let
"by gones be by gones" .. and that seems to
work best for all of us.

Sandy
:coolsmiley: 

Good Morning Dear Ones...Being a parent is not inborn, we learn along with the child.The first one is the hardest, and even though I did a lot of baby sitting...starting when I was still in grade school..when I had my own it was a different story.The total responsibility was tough. But I think we all agree, we did our best at the time. I think  big families turned out to be more dependable..the older kids had to learn early on that they were not the most important person on earth. And parents of a large family depended on help from older children.

We are having a cool cloudy morning, with sun expected about noon time. When I got ready for bed last night, I discovered I was still in my shortie night gown..It is like a l knee length T-shirt and very comfortable. So I did not leave the apartment all day. Did a lot of napping, stayed up till 11 p.m. Decided to order groceries late in the evening only to find my grocer would not accept my visa information. So I called for help..waited for 26 minutes of irritating minutes till a nice lady came on line. She asked me the expiration  date on my card. It was April of 2016. I know the bank sent me a new card, and I must have cut it up, instead of the old one. Don't laugh.....I am very embarrassed...so called my Gary, humbly, and that dear soul said not to chastise myself, others have done the same thing. He said call the bank, they are open for calls all night, so I did and the nice lady took down the necessary information and said I should receive my new card by Wed. I don't know how that is possible, it is already Tuesday, but I will hope.

You younger folks here can have a good laugh, but perhaps you of my years will be more cautious than I was. Another lesson learned. I did have an extremely good sleep last night, had a good 7 hours of no wake ups.So today I will live a more normal life..as normal, that is, as my declining humanity allows. I am laughing at myself...it helps.

Sandy--For sure we can't change our past, so we go forward.

June--You're right about large families.  We had a family a few houses from us in NY that had eight children.  It amazed us how they children looked out for one another.  When I had that trouble a bit ago with my cards being hacked,  the bank said they'd send me new cards in 2 days--and sure enough they came--signature required.  It's good when we can laugh at ourselves.

A good Tuesday HELLO to EVERYFRIEND!

I am rushing around this morning as always, but did want to check in and see how everyone is doing. 

I have been watching the terrible weather conditions and have certainly been saying prayers for the safety of our SS family and friends. 

We are so glad that we are not driving through Nebraska and into Iowa today as planned.  I can't help but feel sad that we are not getting to Chicago to see our family, however we will get there ASAP, but not at the risk of being in harms way. 

We had a call from Son Mark last night and he will be returning to the USA in the next couple of weeks.  It is always a shock when your job situations changes, but in this case everything about this is good, so he is just going to roll with the punches and we will do the same.  I am most concerned about his safety as he makes his way all the way from the tip of Baja back to the US. I ask for prayers for his well being if you could please. 

SHIRLEY, I enjoyed your nice post, catching us up on things and will be in touch.  I hope those terrible storms stay away from you! 

JACKIE, it sure is good to read that you are having less pain and issues that is allowing you to do some walking with your little furry children.  I know that is a big thing for you so I am really happy to read this.  Regarding your daughter.....I agree that you should hold your head up high and realize that you can not feel responsibility for her attitude about anything that is associated to you.  She is the big looser here and I am sorry that she has abanded you.  HUGS!

MARY, I have certainly been praying for your families safety.

I must run, but I do want you all to be safe and joy your day.

Keep cool today, JOAN, and thank you for our goodies. 

SANDY, your little Fe, is precious!  Love the pictures of her.

Jenny

I'm home!  And I'm going to be ready to go on Thursday. 

Sandy, I don't think I've ooohed and aaaahed over Ophelia yet.  At least I didn't tell you about it.  I did do it over the photos thought.  She's a doll baby...just beautiful!

Now, I do have something to do before I pick up Kiran and I've managed to feed my face and have a cup of coffee while visiting with my friends.  Have a lovely day!  Avoid the storms and please, take the rain away.  I really think they need some plumbing lessons. It's been raining all day!

Jenny--Glad you decided not to travel to Chicago in such bad weather.  I certainly will  pray for Mark's safety as he travels back to the US.

Janie--I just knew you'd be ready to go on Thursday.  I wish you could some rain down here.

Our family doctor delivered our first two.  The third was born in Canada.  Our good doctor must of had the patience of Job.  It seemed we were calling him for every little thing in some cases in sheer panic.  My Mom also played her part in advising us.

Jackie, like someone said don't beat yourself up.  Life is life.  Sometimes good and sometimes bad.  Like our Minister said in one of his sermons: bad things happen to good people and that is fact.

Jenny, I am so happy to hear that Mark will be returning to the U.S. I just do not trust anything anymore that other countries are doing.  Fame and fortune are small gains when it comes to ones safety and freedom. Prayers are being said for Marks safe return.

Bis, did they hand deliver your cards ? I just looked in my wallet and found my new card…I had not destroyed it, I had moved it to another area. I think I should call the bank and let them know. Right now.

O.K., I spoke to the nicest man. He was so patient and kind. I told him my tale of woe, and he listened, then said, "first of all take a deep breath and relax, and we will take care of it.". I loved him at that moment. He said, "you will receive your new card on Wed., hand delivered by UPS, and you will sign for it. Then you take your two other cards and destroy them, O.K?" I said YES, and thanked him profusely.

Then I went downstairs and had lunch with a good friend and lots of laughs. Now I have to scoot back downstairs, because they like to know at the desk when something like this occurs so they can guide him to find my apartment. There is only one main entrance to this complex and the front desk is the first place one comes to. Whew. Then I will come home to read and nap. Amen

Thanks everyone for your prayers.  I was finally to get in touch with my niece.  She said everyone is fine.  There is a lot of damage in the area, but things can be replaced but not people.  I can relax now and get on with my day.

Mary

The day is finally drawing to a close..the men delivered the next load of wood and now all 4 cords are piled. I am glad that job is done....for now :))

Geese have their babies here, thought it was rather early but I guess not. We had frost this morning ,hope they snuggled down under Mom!

Doing a whole lot of nothing tonight.

halkel--All three of my children were delivered by obstetricians--a different one for each child.

June--The bank sent the card via Fed Ex and I had to sign for it upon delivery.  It sounds like your new card will be sent in a similar manner.

MaryTX--Thank the good Lord that you got in touch with family, and they are OK.

Amy--That's a hard job--piling wood.  Sure hope the geese's babies are warm under their Mom.

Shirley, my A-fib was not caused by a valve.  I really don’t know what it was caused by.  I have seen my cardiologist once, the other times Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioner.  I’m really rather disgusted with him but he was assigned to me and I’ll leave it as is.  I am getting along OK and that is what matters.

MaryTX, I’m early into reading the posts so you may have heard from your OK relatives by now, but I hope they are all right.

We’ve had some overcast skies of late and a meteorologist wrote that much of that is due to the Canada fires.  He also said we should have some beautiful sunsets as a result of the fires

Reading later â€" Mary TX I am happy you are in contact with your family.

Mary Ann

Mary Ann--My A-fib was not caused by a valve either.  I am treated by a cardiologist for that problem.

Kiran has gone home and I'm taking a minute to myself...but not for long.  Both dogs are in the doorway and Annie is shifting from foot to foot while Mickie has begun her pathetic "I'm starving" mini whines.  So when I stop typing, I'll expect an all out "FEED US" effort.

Guess I better see to that.  It is a bit past time.  Enjoy your evening!

Joan, i take Eliquis for my A-fig.  I laugh at their ads that show relatively young men taking Eliquis and running afterward.  I wouldn't dare try that.

Mary Ann

Good night everyone

Kelly

JOAN  nothing new with today's visit. It was just right here today for a light sweater.  My kind of weather. Needless to say I am worn out tonight. I cannot go for fairly long rides anymore, even a half hour feels like hours of sitting for me. Does not do my back much good.
Think I will head to dreamland and hope I sleep better tonight. Seems I never can the night before I have to go out for anything.

Sweet dreams everyone.

Good Night Everyfriend!  I'm all in but my shoestrings tonight.  Going to bed and forget about everything until after 1 p.m. tomorrow. 

Amy, did you have any help with that last cord of wood, or did you stack it all by yourself? If so, you should be doing a whole lot of nothing.

Bis, I talked to the lady at the desk about the card delivery, and she said not to worry. They bring all things from mail or otherwise to her and she signs for it and then calls me to say it is there. She grinned and said, "I do not sign your name….I sign mine, as I am authorized to do that." They are so great here,they would even hang my pictures for me, but that takes my own decision. So Gary will do some for me tomorrow after his Bible teaching.

Janie, the way you have been going lately you are going to need that time off in Texas. I hope you don't wear out before you get there girl. So Slow Down, O.K. ?

I forgot to take my morning meds ! Just thought about it, so did it now. Some of my night time meds are the same as in the morning, so I will just not take those. First time I have ever forgotten like that. I hope I will not be added to the group that have to have their meds delivered to them. This makes me feel "old".

So, I will just put "me" in God's hands and have a good sleep so there will be a happy tomorrow, and I wish the same for ALL of you. I love you much. Health, and Happiness and Hugs for every day to come. June.

MaryAnn, agree, I wish they got real when they show these tv adds, or, video clips....same applies to when I was looking up on buying my rollator...you could always guarantee it was a young , fit and healthy looking lady using one, almost like she was pushing a baby in a pram....and really had no need for a rollator in the first place...

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






Occupation

"What's your father's occupation?" asked the school secretary on the first day of registration.

"He's a magician," said the new boy.

"How exciting. What's his best trick?"

"He saws people in half."

"How impressive! Now, do you have any brothers or sisters?"

"Yep...one half brother and two half sisters."



Why I'm Not a 'Fan' of Jesus
(By Kyle Idleman)

According to a recent survey, the percentage of Americans who claim to be Christian is somewhere north of 75 percent.

Really? Three out of four people are followers of Christ?

Let's see, if the population of the United States is about 311 million and 75 percent are Christians that brings the number of Christians to somewhere in the neighborhood of 233 million. That's a lot of Christians. I don't see nearly that many Jesus fish on car bumpers. I don't know, maybe all the Darwin fish ate them. I'm just saying something about that percentage is off. Because if there really are that many Christians, then why will some 35 million people in America go to bed hungry tonight, including 13 million children? If 75 percent of Americans are Christians, then how is it possible that 40 percent of the homeless are under the age of 18? Why are there more than 120,000 children waiting to be adopted? I could keep going, and that's just in the States. The numbers don't add up. Jesus said the evidence that someone is one of his followers is love. So 233 million? The evidence just isn't there.

What's the explanation for such a discrepancy? A number of years ago I read an article about the new vegetarians. These new vegetarians don't eat meat -- most of the time. One of them explained that she was a vegetarian, but she really liked bacon. A vegetarian, by definition, is someone who doesn't eat meat. Umm, yeah, but isn't bacon a meat? Is it really accurate for her to identify herself as a vegetarian? If enough people who eat meat started calling themselves vegetarians wouldn't that throw the numbers off? The discrepancy was solved by coming up with a new term to describe vegetarians who aren't committed to abstaining from meat. They now identify themselves as "Flexitarians."

A Christian, by definition, is a follower of Christ. So, I'm thinking that what might help make sense of the 233 million number is a new word to describe people who identify themselves as Christians but have little interest in actually following the teachings of Jesus. Perhaps instead of "followers," it would be more accurate to call them "fans."

The word fan is most simply defined as, an enthusiastic admirer. And I think Jesus has a lot of fans these days. Some fans may even get dressed up for church on Sunday and make their ringtone a worship song. They like being associated with Jesus. Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. They want a no-strings-attached relationship with Jesus. So a fan says, I like Jesus but don't ask me to serve the poor. I like Jesus, but I'm not going to give my money to people who are in need. I like Jesus, but don't ask me to forgive the person who hurt me. I like Jesus, but don't talk to me about money or sex - that's off limits.

Fans like Jesus just fine, but they don't want to give up the bacon.

Fans tend to identify themselves as Christians not because they are committed to following Jesus, but for a number of other reasons. They might point to their family heritage thinking that being a Christian is in their DNA. Like a pug nose or a unibrow, it was somehow passed down from mom and dad. Fans might identify themselves as Christians by pointing to religious rituals they've kept and rules they've followed.

Ultimately, defining what it means to be a follower of Jesus isn't nearly as arbitrary or subjective as we've made it. Jesus very clearly lays it out in Luke 9:23. He says, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." These words tend to separate fans from followers. Followers are to deny themselves and take up a cross. Instead of giving a theological explanation of what that means, it's probably more helpful to show what it looks like. I've spent the last year collecting stories of fans who have become followers.

Bowin and Lindsey each ran their own successful business. They had a Mercedes SUV to handle their four kids. For them, following Jesus meant selling nearly everything they had and moving to the Island of Hispaniola to bring clean water to thousands in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

For Rachelle, following Jesus meant showing love to the women working in strip clubs. She and some of her friends started making big homemade meals and taking them to the women in the clubs. As a result many of the women no longer know Christians as just the group of angry picketers out front who, from their perspective, are trying to take away their job and have started to know Christians by their love.

Jennifer and Tom had a car they rarely drove. They decided that they really didn't need two cars and would give one of their cars to a single mom who needed transportation. One car was a 2001 model, the other was a 2004 model. They gave her the newer one.

That's just three stories of followers. I'm praying that there would be around 233,249,997 more. They may not be as dramatic or inspiring but my prayer is that Christians would be known not by a fish on their bumper -- or the profile on their Facebook page -- or by going regularly to their church, but they would be followers of Jesus who are known for their love.




"Christ and Self are perfectly incompatible. To have the one, we must be prepared to surrender the other. The heart subtly schemes to hold both, but it does not deceive Christ."

- Billy Graham

Joan, thought that was a good answer but what if father had been an Illusionist, would he have made those halves disappear?

Good Wednesday morning.....is a tad on the misty and damp side......
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Had an enjoyable evening last night, no one seemed sure what was taking place but they held a quiz night, kindof put on as a random, but it turned out most pleasurable....Not so many as last month turned up, just a couple of tables of a group of 5, then there were a small group sitting together as in a room circle....plus the table full of committee members....We all mustered in with an answer each or two, so we were a pretty good team and knowledgeable.....A fair bit of humour took place.....Then afterwards along came the trolley with cups of teas, followed by another trolley with chocolate wafers, tarts and cheese sandwich biscuits and squares of cheese, most went for the cheese selections.......Next month is the MS AGM meeting, we are all invited plus there will be something else going on as usual.....
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Our sofa will be delivered within the next 1-3 hours, this is the time slot we were given....hoovering has already been done, just need to re-arrange the furniture.....

Good morning, Joan.  We are the early birds.  I couldn't sleep....mind was running in circles and when I realized I was lying there, looking at the ceiling and counting my own heart beats, I just got up.  I spent hours on the telephone last evening trying to activate a new cell phone and transfer over 2,000 minutes that I had accrued.  I never find it easy to talk to tech help.  Not only are their accents difficult for me to understand but I am terrible at understanding anything to do with modern technology.  Got it done, however, and the new phone seems to be working fine.  Now I have to sync it to my car but I may just take it to the dealer and plead for their help.  <sigh>

Good afternoon, Jackie.  At least after you have done all that hoovering and re-arranging you'll have a nice new sofa to recline on.  Enjoy!

Hope it will be a good day for everyone!

Good morning everyone..

Going to be another lovely day here. Off for physio this morning then home to corral up the dust bunnies. Have leftovers for supper so lunch is the one I have to think about. May put a rice pudding in the crockpot and that will be dessert.

Joan, licking my fingers from the sticky bun...thank you for breakfast

Where is Lloyd????

Enjoy your day everyone..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I slept so well last night and I feel so rested this morning that I'm "rarin' to go".  I went to bed at 10:30 or so and I woke up naturally about 10 minutes before the alarm went off at 6. 

It's 48º right now and supposed to hit 70 by 2 this afternoon.  It's a typical May day in Central PA!  And no rain predicted!

I hope you all have a wonderful day full of whatever you wish!

Phyllis, it will be a pleaure, if it is anything as comfortable as the sofa we tested in the store, only that one was a recliner, this is not, was told that ours might be softer, we shall wait and see, hopefully not too soft....
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Forgot to also mention about last nights MS social evening, we always seem to end the night with a raffle, and I along with several others had a winning ticket ( and believe you me I never class myself as a lucky person ) but it was a come and choose what is left on the table...I chose a lovely bunch of Freesias....they are now sitting in my flower vase, next to my Petra and Megans memorial caskets...

Good Morning Joan

Kelly

Hi Jackie
I think with quizzes or Fayres in the UK, they usually finish with a raffle.  And in the Island it is the same with quizzes, fayres and  when Melliahs are held.

I try to hand my raffle prize back in, always some one on their own who needs something more than me.

Kelly

Vanilla-Jackie--Good morning/Good afternoon.  So glad to hear what a nice evening you had last night--sounds like fun.  I know you're anxious for your new couch to arrive.

Good morning, Phyllis.  You are somewhat the same as I am--once I am awake I just can't go back to sleep.  Glad you got your new phone activated--now to sync it to your car.

Amy--Good morning.  Your vehicle must know that highway by heart.:)  I was wondering the same thing about Lloyd. I hope he is OK.

Good morning, Janie.  If you are "rarin to go" no telling what you will get done today.

I am going to get our early--before the heat of the day--and get some errands done.

Good morning, Kelly.

Good Morning bis and Jackie. you two are all I see from today so far.
June I pull that trick often also about the med's. I am feeling better except still hurting in the shoulder's,so far no dizzy spell yet today they still don't want me to operate Machinery, it is shaking the Pat-toe bin and lighting up the sky. Looks like we are in for another seating of it. easy but wetting up the deck. Have a great day and a better tomorrow.

Lloyd

Good morning, Lloyd.  You could send us some of that rain.  Follow the doctor's orders and don't try to operate any machinery.

Good morning Lloyd

But afternoon here!

Kelly

I'm off to Wally World!  Only "one more day and a git-up" until we leave for Texas!  BBl!

Hi everyone.  After an entire of overcast skies, today starts out nice and sunny and headed to 88 degrees this afternoon.  I enjoyed the day at home yesterday and will probably have the same today until it is time to go to the church for the Wednesday night dinners.  There are only two more after tonight before the summer break.

Jackie, your new sofa sound like it will be beautiful and you were wise to have it treated so it doesn't get stained.  We did that with our sofa when we bought it a number of years ago and it still looks brand new.  Of course it doesn't get a lot of use as Pat and I both have our recliners where we sit.

Hal, my parents were also not buddies and I grew up knowing what was expected.  My mother did most of the discipline but if my father got involved it was not a good thing.  :)  Our first child was born when I was 22 and the second came along 15 months later. 

June, you are not the only one who has made a mistake or lost track of a replacement credit card.  It sounds like all has worked out well regarding your card and you will be back in business today and can start spending again. 

Jenny, wise decision to wait to get to Chicago until the weather improves.  The middle part of the country, including Colorado, has certainly had a rough spring.  It sounds like Mark's return is in his favor and I know you will be glad to have him back in the USA. 

MaryTX, relieved to read that your family is fine. 

Good morning everyone, another sunny day here, landscapers are out here doing their job with noisy machines.  Of course I was finally sound asleep when they started. I will be happy when I get back into my good sleep pattern again. My house keeper will be here in a little over an hour so good thing I did wake with the noise.

JUNE  sure not like you to forget taking your morning meds. I am more likely to skip the night ones.

JACKIE  don't often if ever see adds that have real looking people in them especially in our age group. They are young a shapely and all with perfect hair and make up. Looking at clothes is a catalog all the models are so perfect. Phoney all of it.

JOAN  a sticky bun will be perfect for me this morning. Something I can really enjoy instead of something that is good for me. Food for Thought is too true.  I knew one woman that fan would have fit but to her she was the best Christian around. Needless to say I found her very hard to talk with and bite my tongue so I would not call her a big fat liar.

JACKIE  looks like you enjoyed last evening, wonderful.

PHYLLIS  how I wish all these companies who outsource bring those jobs back here so when we need tech help we could understand what they are saying. Some can hardly speak English. Techs should learn to talk in plain language that we Un-tech folks know what they are talking about.

KELLY  good morning.

LLOYD  glad you are listening to doctor's orders and staying away from machinery.

Good Morning Everyone.

Well it was a noisy, wet night.  Woke me up around 3:30 with lots of lightening, thunder and rain.  Kept it up for the remainder of the night and when I finally got up at 7:30 distant thunder could still be heard.  But now it is clear and sun is shinning brightly.

I thought maybe I would find my trash can at the bottom of the hill from all the gutter water, but I had placed it a little way in my drive so it was where I left it.

Nothing on tap here for today.  Wife is gone to do here meals on wheels thing and wont be home till about 2.

Jackie, sounds like you had a good time last night.  Congratulations on your win.

Gloria, get used to the noise.  Spring/Summer is here and the grass will grow.

Janie, hope you day goes well at Wally World.

Joan.  Good Morning.  Thanks for breakfast for the tummy and mind.

Good Morning dear friends, I woke at four a.m. and could not go back to sleep. Kept thinking of a picture I want to transfer to a larger frame, so got up and did the job. Then read my current novel for a bit, till it was prayer time, and after that physical therapy…with me as the therapist, then up for the first cup of coffee…. ummmmm ummmmm good !

Vanilla, you did have an enjoyable evening with the MS group. I am happy for you, and your new couch sounds very cozy..enjoy !

Phyllis, it sounds like you and I had the same kind of morning…no matter what the hour, our mind just won't let us relax so we get up.

Lloyd, I think I forgot my morning meds as I was so involved in my missing Visa card and the calls I had to make. Then to find the missing card…it was more than I could absorb. I'm glad you are housebound because of the weather, otherwise you would probably be out doing labor instead of allowing your body to heal.

Amy, I really like rice pudding..with lots of raisins…also tapioca pudding is a favorite, but no raisins in that.

Larry, yes, the credit card really threw me a nasty curve. All is well that ends well, and I should have the card in my hand before the day ends. Then I can finish up my on-line grocery order. Fortunately my order is still in the cart and will remain there till I properly wind up the order with my payment information.

Gloria..forgetting the meds was a first for me, but I was distracted, so I will excuse myself, and better not let it happen again. We have some folks here that need to have one of the nurses bring them their meds and I don't want to reach that point. It's no fun accepting other limitations that come with the years, but the mind is a valuable tool.

I haven't seen Mycheal lately. Are you lurking out there in you Iowa hideaway !

Good Morning Hal..I wish we could have some of your weather. I would really enjoy the thunder, rain, wind...any kind of variables. We are static out here in Ca.

Time to make the bed and get on with the day..another hour and a half and my son will be teaching us The Bible.

Good morning from a bright and sunny Interior!

I just have a few business items to take care of today and then it's back to playtime on the computer and PSP!

I hope all have those sunny days of their own even with rain clouds in reality....

I ordered Pam Ayres book..." You Made Me Late Again...." it came this morning from Amazon...It will be my tonight bedtime reading, that is until I drop off....so if you hear me laughing my head off tonight, you will all know why.... :crazy2:

It took me much longer than expected to do my errands--some things I just couldn't find and finally quit trying.  I called a friend, and we went out for an early lunch.

It would be hard to live with any of you Ladies If I had to you all seam to be so bossy today. I know it is in my own best
interest. but I rather be led rather than pushed. the sun finely got enough nerve to poke its head out. Nancy went  to the
doctor to see if they need to stretch her thought or not,she has trouble swilling pills. not ordering me around tho. Have a great rest of the day, I am going to go find me stabilization food.

Lloyd

WHOOPEEEE!  I'm on vacation!

Lloyd--We aren't ordering you around.  We care about you and don't want you to reinjure yourself.

Janie--Hurrah!!  And now the fun begins.

Hi Gloria
Good afternoon to you, though after 10.0pm here.

Kelly

Been outside doing this and that, but needed to come, have a seat and see what you all are up to?

JACKIE, so nice to read about your fun evening.  I hope the sofa arrived and you are pleased with it.

LLOYD, you know we all care and just want you to be careful so as to not hurt yourself anymore.  :D

YIPPEE JANE......it is vacation time for you!  We will miss you and will anxiously await your return and look forward to details of how much fun you had! 

ANGELFACE, how is the new kitty doing?  I hope she is feeling more comfortable each day and spending more time out of hiding. 

GLORIA, I forgot to mention how sad I am to hear that your son's orchard will not have fruit this year.  I know he has to be extremely disappointed.  I hate to think about him selling the land, but if it no longer is profitable he will have no choice. 

LARRY, we are going to fly to and from Chicago no.  We looked forward to the drive, but just feel it is too risky this time of year. 

Thank you all for the supportive and kind words regarding Mark.  It will be good to have him safely back in his home land.  It was a wonderful opportunity for him and he will always think about his time there fondly.

Thank you for our goodies today, JOAN.  Nice that you took time to have lunch out with a friend. 

We have a lacrosse game to attend tonight, so best get cleaned up and ready to go to it. 

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Jenny

I'm half-packed and all house cleaned.  All I have to do by 11 a.m. tomorrow is finish packing and love up the doggies...oh, and I have to change the bed in the morning. 

I tried on the silver mesh shoes that go with my dress for the wedding and I can wear them!  I guess the doctors don't know everything!  There's almost no more swelling on my foot.  Still a couple sore spots but I'm very pleased. 

Gonna go feed the doggies and put together something for my supper and then try to finish the packing tonight. 

Janie, I am so happy for you. Have a wonderful time, and get some necessary R & R. You have certainly earned it.

Had a great time with the Bible studies this morning,and Gary draws a good crowd. He is a natural. And it's just not my opinion..everyone enjoys him. Had lunch in our outdoor dining room..a really nice day for it. I brought half of my food home which I will have for supper. I still feel half dead from lack of sleep. Gary did not have time to come up and hang pictures for me, but that's O.K., he has a busy time with all he does. He and Dori may come up in a couple of days, and get the picture hanging done for me. Whatever.....

I spent the afternoon reading and dozing off and on, and enjoying life.

Jenny--It's wise to fly to Chicago with weather conditions so uncertain.  I enjoy when I can get out with friends.  Enjoy the lacrosse game.

Janie--Yeah--you're wedding shoes fit and you are almost on your way.  We sure will miss you.  I hope you have a fantastic time.  Safe travels, my friend.

June--You had a pretty full day.

Jenny, Farrah is settling in and is slowly adapting. She was feral and abused so this will be a long process. She hides at unexpected or loud noises, doesn't meow or play with toys. She licks you and purrs if you pet her but don't restrict her movements or pick her up. She whines rather than meows if frightened or protesting.

However, she is hanging out with me often for awhile before scurrying back under the bed. The organization offered to take her back in exchange for a more friendly, loving cat but I said no. She needs love and stability and she is not a handbag to return or replace!

Whatever I give her, she returns to me over and beyond.

Hi Everyone

Good night friends

kelly

Good Evening,

It's been a busy busy day and I'm just now getting around to reading the posts.

Janie,  Hooray for the silver mesh shoes fitting!    Happy Travels and a Wonderful Time in Texas. Will you be driving through eastern Oklahoma this time?

Jackie,  hope your sofa has arrived and is all you hoped it would be.

Patricia,  I'm so glad you're keeping Farrah.  She may never lose her fear of loud noises but I'm betting it won't be long until you truly have a BFF that will be right by your side all the time.

I've been outside watering plants and the cottonwood "cotton" is thick in the air. (Achoo!  >:( ) I think the mowers knocked the hummingbird feeder down this morning because it was all "catty-wampus" on the hook.  I've been seeing a hummingbird on it now and then so must get some more syrup ready.

Sleep well, Everyfriend and have pleasant dreams.

June, I certainly have been keeping a close eye on everyfriend in here :)
But I have been busy, putting a new roof on the house------- the roofer seems to have gone to another job and forgotten me in finishing up so have been cranking his tail and he should return tomorrow.
They have been installing Fiber Optics here as well and the list is endless :) But with no complaints really I go along with ease.
So know I never miss the plight of everyfriend and it appears all is going along just fine :)
Lloyd is a bit roudy in his healing process which I truly hope comes along just fine....
Mycheal

I spent most of the afternoon outside. Much too nice to be inside after all the rainy days. Not used to all the fresh air and am yawning already. Getting to be an old lady for sure. Beginning to wonder if I will ever catch up on anything in the PC anymore.

HAL  at least you did not have the hail like other parts of Texas had lately. I should be used the that noise on Wednesday mornings by now but I am usually awake when they start. It was after 4am when I finally went to sleep after hours of tossing and turning.

JUNE  I like baked rice pudding-no raisins and love tapioca pudding, too. It bothers me no end when I see my helper cleaning in here or doing my laundry. So many years I did that and like my home clean. This one keeps telling me she will take good care of me. She is a great girl. She was out a few months taking classes to become a CNA, she graduated from that and I asked her boss if there was a chance I could get her back. This is her first week back with me and a joy to have around. The CNA I had when she was away would massage my aching back and expect to sit and do nothing the rest of the time here. I made sure she had something to do. With this one she is busy all the time but we talk and laugh the whole time. When she does my back I really feel better after.

JOAN  good for you getting out and away from the house and computer for a few hours and then going for lunch.

LLOYD  we are not bossing you really. We all care about you and worry every time you get hurt.

JANE  on vacation and tomorrow you really start on it. I wish you safe travels and enjoy every bit of the wedding and being with family.

KELLY  it is just after 9pm here and I will be heading to dreamland when I finish reading these posts.

JENNY  he would not sell the land but he has threatened to cut all the trees down.  Lot of work and expense 2 years in a row with nothing to show for it. Not only him but mane apple orchards here are facing the same problems. I know you will be happy to have your son back in the US again.

CALLIE  looks like every thing is OK in your area of Oklahoma. Hope it stays that way.

Gloria, that storm we had did produce some hail on East of us, so the weather guesser said tonight.

Off to bed.
Nite, nite, God Bless and Sweetdreams

OK Hall I am going to follow suet. it has been a hard several days. I am going to try my Owen bed tonight. the recliner is OK but not like the real bed. Good night everyone sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Mycheal, good to hear from you and know you are O.K. I'm sorry you have backward roofing people, that can be very frustrating. And costly. Thanks for the message.

Gloria, I am glad you have your good girl back again. We don't have housekeepers that give back massages..that's a new one to hear about. Lucky you. I have been going bonkers with my grocery delivery…they won't accept my credit card since the bank gave me a new one. I have a high tension headache tonight after dealing with them. So many services now do not give you a person to speak to, it is all if you want so and so, push three, etc. etc. etc. I hate it !

Good night Hal and Lloyd and all others. I too am going to an early bed. May God grant us all healing and happy days and peaceful nights. Hugs, Love and Prayers. June

I got tuckered out around 8:30 and took a little nap...well, a bit nap.  I was up and zipping around doing last minute things and trying to get a lot of stuff in a small space (my suitcase) and discovered that it was after 11 o'clock.  So I did a couple more things and checked in here.  Now I'm going to go to bed and tackle the rest of it in the morning. 

Good Night Everyfriend!  Sleep peacefully, wake refreshed and May God Bless Us Every One!

Hi Gloria
If you retire about 9.0pm, I rarely retire before 1.0am!

When you read the message,  good morning to you.

Kelly

Good morning Joan

Kelly

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







Games Old People Play

1. Sag, you're It.

2. Hide and go wee.

3. Twenty questions shouted into your good ear.

4. Kick the bucket

5. Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over.

6. Musical recliners.

7. Simon says something incoherent.

8. Pin the Toupee on the bald guy.

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Why Do You Follow?
(Based on the excellent "Not a Fan" Small Groups DVD study by Kyle Idleman)

"Sometimes in an effort to get as many people as possible to follow Jesus I have, with good intentions, made following Him sound as attractive and appealing as possible...I realized that I have been guilty of selling Jesus. And in emphasizing only the parts about Jesus that I thought people would like, and begging people to follow Him, I have unintentionally belittled Him...I'm sorry if I've ever cheapened Jesus or made it sound like we're doing Him a favor by choosing to follow." - Kyle Idleman

Time for some honest self-examination & reflection:

Why do you follow Jesus?

What reasons honestly come to mind first?

List them here mentally:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Do you find your reactions to be more about what Jesus offers you (i.e. forgiveness, answered prayer, eternal life) or what He is like (i.e. His flawless integrity, His bottomless love, His selfless sacrifice)?

Do you find yourself interested in getting to know Jesus better - not only what He commands and not just His will for your life, but He Himself, His very personhood? If not, why not?

"Fans want to follow Jesus closely enough to get all the benefits, but not so close that He calls them to sacrifice or surrender things that are important...If you're unsure if you're a fan or a follower, then ask yourself this: 'When was the last time my relationship with Jesus cost me something?'" - Kyle Idleman

Did you hear about the bride that on her wedding day said to the preacher: "Can we just skip over the 'for richer or for poorer' section; I'm not ready to sign up for that." Or the groom that then said: "And can we cut the 'forsaking all others' bit? I don't want to tie myself down. I want to keep my options open."

What have you found yourself tempted to say to Jesus: "Lord can we just skip ____________?" "And Jesus can we just cut out the ____________?" What does He reply?

Can you honestly sing along with the words to this hymn today and genuinely mean them?

"I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I'd rather be His than have riches untold;
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands,
I'd rather be led by His nail pierced hand.

Than to be a king of a vast domain
Or be held in sin's dread sway,
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.

I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause;
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I'd rather have Jesus than world-wide fame,
I'd rather be true to His holy name.

He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He's sweeter than honey from out of the comb;
He's all that my hungering spirit needs,
I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead."

(Hymn: "I'd Rather Have Jesus" written by Rhea F. Miller; tune by George Beverly Shea)

None of this today is meant to condemn anyone, but these are tough questions we need to ask ourselves so we can work towards corrections where necessary.

Is your relationship with Jesus moving from casual to committed? If not, what's holding you back?



“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.  What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.”

~ Jane Goodall

Hi Joan
I like the 'Games Old People Play' on your Morning post!

Kelly

Good morning everyone..

Looking to be a lovely day out there.weatherman is calling for rain on Fri,Sat and Sun though. Wish Alberta was getting this rain.
Will be chasing dust bunnies today and finishing ( I hope) another quilt top.

Jane, have a fantastic time at the wedding...great to hear you shoes fit perfectly!!

Kelly good morning.

Joan ,thank you for the bear claws!!

Enjoy your day everyone.

I've been up since 5:30 and I think another hour will do it.  So I took some time off for breakfast and a visit with friends.  So nice to see all is normal in the Soda Shoppe!  I hope you all have a lovely day.  The next time I visit with you, I'll be in Texas.

Hi Janes
Enjoy your time in Texas.

Kelly

Good morning, Kelly.  Glad you liked it.

Amy--Good morning.  I wish you could direct some of that rain this way. You sure get those quilts finished quickly.

Good morning, Janie.  Safe travels.  I'll look forward to hearing from you in TX.

If you are so inclined, please say a prayer for me.  Later this morning I have to go to my oncologist to get the results of my latest CT scan.

Hi Amy
A good morning to you and greetings from the Isle of Man

Kelly

Hi everyone.  It is another pretty morning but already 69 degrees and headed up to 89 degrees this afternoon.  Today will be my typical Thursday and will pick up my friend for coffee, take him home afterwards and then go to the church for the Wisdom group.  I may run a couple of errands the group.  I had my first watermelon of the season this morning and it was good.  I decided this morning that it was time to start wearing my short-sleeved shirts for the summer. 

Jenny, can you tell us where Mark will be working? 

June, did you activate your new card?  Perhaps you can give Gary the information from the new card and he can get it set up for you at the grocery site. 

Good morning, Larry.  Your weather today is going to be very similar to ours.  You can have my share of watermelon.  I've never cared for it.

Good morning, Joan and all the friends.

Joan, I certainly will keep you in my thoughts and prayers this morning that you will get good results.  I can relate to your anxiety. 

Another dreary, cloudy misty morning here in Central Maryland.  I don't think this rain is ever going to end.  I think the weather people have said we have had 15 or 16 days of  measurable rain.  But everything sure is green.

Hope everyone will have a nice Thursday.

Joy

Joanie, last minute check and I sure will pray for a good report! 

Joy and Janie--Thanks so VERY much for the prayers.

Good morning everyone, finally here this morning. Looks like another sun filled day here, so good after last week but weather guesser says showers tomorrow. Some will like that because of the pollen in the air now.

HAL  it is hard to believe so much big hail has fallen in the mid west. Glad they showed us pictures of hands holding some of them. Stay safe from that.

LLOYD  hope you slept better in your own bed last night.

JUNE She is no longer just a house keeper but a CNA -certified nursing assistant and they can help people in many ways. Like you I would rather talk to a person than punch this number or that one.

JANE  always those last minute things to be done before leaving on a trip. Have a wonderful time in Texas and safe travels.

KELLY  I never retire at the same time. When I get sleepy is the time I do or I have trouble sleeping.

JOAN  oh I will enjoy a bear claw, have not had one in ages and they are so yummy. Glad I am not like those in chuckles today. Like the last line in Food for Thought. Thank you for today's goodies.

AMY  we have showers in the forecast for tomorrow. Like you I wish the rain would fall in the areas that really need it.

JOAN  you are always in my prayers and I will be praying more for good results today for you. God watch over you my Friend.

LARRY  I still have not taken my lightweight clothes out ready for warmer weather. Yesterday was the first day we got into the 70's.

JOY   I thought we were bad with 8 days of rain, worse where you are.

Good Morning Everyone!

June, like Larry ask, did you activate the new card?  There should be an 800 number to call to activate.

Janie, have a great trip and visit with all the family.  I know you will have a good time in Texas, cause everyone does...... ;D  wish I was closer would like to meet you face to face and treat you to a dinner.

Joanie, enjoyed the hymn.  Living up to the words are certainly a tall task for everyone, including myself. I hope your test come back AOK, a little Cape talk from Florida.....

Hmm, no Jackie this morning.  Hope she is okay.

Good Morning Kevin, hope you day has been good.

Lloyd you are sleeping late this morning.

Amy, watch those dust bunnies they sometimes fight back.

Good Morning Everyone from the
Warm and Sunny,  Rocky Coast of Maine.   

I wear the same clothes Summer and Winter...
Only I layer the tops,  depending on how much
coverage will be needed.   

I do wear more skirts and peddle pushers
in the summer...    My needs are little so one
closet is really all I need,  year round.

Today will be the warmest day and then it will
start to cool off tomorrow..    I can wait for
the hot and humid to settle in, 'til later...

Have a good day,  EVERYONE...
And best wishes to Joan for her apt.   

Sandy
:coolsmiley:

Good morning, halkel.  Thank you for the kind words about my test results.

Sandy--I, too, wear about the same weight clothes year around, but of course our climate is very different than yours.  Thank you for the good wishes.  These appointments make me very nervous.

JOAN - It may help a bit to reduce your nervousness if you remember that ALL YOUR FRIENDS HERE are right along-side of you in Spirit and prayers for a good report have already been sent forward.  And of course when you are home and relaxing a bit, a tiny bite of Chocolate always helps.  :thumbup:

Molly .... 

Did you find out what is causing your head aches?

Sandy

Someone mentioned Patricia’s cat, Farrah, and I realized I had a cat on my deck.  I usually let him out and set a timer for 10 minutes.  The timer went off but I was doing something that needed completion and I forgot about him.  He probably was on the deck for a half hour and he was ready to come in!  I sat on the couch for a while petting him and he was very happy.

Larry, it’s interesting.  Your temp is 69 degrees to go to 89 degrees.  Our temp is 65 and we’ll be lucky to hit 70 degrees. 

Joan, good luck on your report.

Mary Ann

Hi Hal
I am always good.

:)

Kelly

Hi Gloria
I go that wrong when you retire!

As I did not know it affect sleeping for you.

Kelly

Hi Joan
Best wishes for your scan results

Kelly

Joan prayers going your way for great results......hugs too..

Joan, I'll be thinking of you this morning, however, it is four hours later with you and I hope the results were good!

Farrah has had some breakthrus, she stays in the living room mostly, is still very alert however and actually played a bit with a feather toy once she saw me holding it. Her play was only for a few moments, but I was so proud of her!

She doesn't meow or rub against you, or rub/mark against objects nor does she seem to want to be close. Yet she will stop by my chair so I can rub her back and she licks my hand. In the morning, she follows me very carefully, just out of reach, until she sees me fixing her cat food.

She is making great strides in small doses and slowly learning to trust that I will stay within her prescribed boundaries and she may trust some humans. Seeing this in only ten days is amazing and gratifying.

MaryAnn, I'll bet Kendrick was glad to see you and be back inside!

I hope everyone, everywhere, is having a wonderful day and hope the rain and sunshine go where needed! We are plus 55 now, due to reach 76 later.

Holding the most positive thoughts and saying prayers JOAN!  I hope your report will be a good one.

LARRY, that is the problem, Mark does not have a job right now.  He has feelers out and must get a position at a golf club to continue his PGA Certification.  He has had offers in the past couple of months that he did not accept as he was dedicated to this job.  Problem is the seasonal ones have been filled already.  He has excellent references and a title that is necessary, so with any hope he can secure something soon.  The head pro at the club he worked at here has hand carried Mark's resume to another exclusive private club in the area and he is hoping to get a call as one of the pro's has a medical issue that might prevent him from continuing.  I do not wish this guy bad luck, but it might just open up something for Mark.  Thank you for asking!

JANE, you should be on the road by now and I am so excited and happy for you.  Safe travel. 

PATRICIA, so pleased that Farrah is showing signs of being more comfortable.  She is a pretty kitty.

MARYANN, your little fur ball has a wonderful set up there for him to be out on the deck and be safe. 

Enjoy your day, EVERYFRIEND!

Jenny

Just popped in to see if Joan is back from her scan results....

Thinking and praying for Joan to have a good report.

Molly--I got home about half an hour ago, had some lunch and then some chocolate.:)  The good news is that I am "clean".

Mary Ann, Amy, Kelly, angelface, Jenny, Vanilla-Jackie and Phyllis  Thanks for your good thoughts.  As you can see from above I am still cancer free.  Since I hardly slept last night, I am going to go and try to nap.

Joan, excellent news.....

 :thumbup:

Good afternoon, again a nice sunny day. I just had the screens put in my sunporch.  It was 80 out there this morning. Suppose to rain and thunder storms to morrow.  Of course that is out Acheivement Day and tea, at Homemakers.  The public is invitied to see all the things we have made in the past year.

Jenny so happy to see Mark is coming home.

Jane, safe trip.  I guess you are on your way now.

Good afternoon Kelly

Joan my thoughts and prays are with you to day.

Lloyd, your part of our cyber family, and we do worry about you.  take care

Patricia, I know your new kitty will come around with the loveing tender care you will give.  Taffy, after all these years is still afraid of noise, she don't like to hear the garbage truck, mowing the lawn of course thunder etc.

Hi Joan
What wonderful news.

You nap as long as you need and make up on lost sleep.

Kevin

Way to go Joan  :thumbup:  LOVE good news!!! :smitten:

Joan, so happy about your good news !  You deserve a nap !

Joy

angelface, Kelly, Amy and Joy--Thank you so much.

Linedancer--Hope the rain holds off until Achievement Day is over.  Thanks for the prayers.

Good Afternoon,

Just getting in after a pleasant day of Bridge, made more pleasant by winning 2nd high score....a "whopping" $3.00!!

Yay for Joan's Good Report.

Janie's on her way.

Jenny,  holding good thought that the local job for Mark will work out.

Patricia,  good to read that Farrah is progressing.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having a Lovely Day.

Wonderful news,  Joan!!! 

Hooray!
:smitten:

Callie--Don't spend your big winnings all in one place.  Thanks for the "yay".

Sandy--Thanks.  I am so relieved.

Have a great nap Bis, and I rejoice along with all the others that love you. God is so Good. He answers our prayers, and brings Joy back into our lives. Thanks be to God !

Well, I have done all that has been suggested to get me back on my grocery ordering and nothing worked. I am too tired and disgusted to pursue it any further, so I will just forget it till I get my energy back. I started to get too disturbed so took a "peace" pill which makes me sleepy so I am just going to be housebound for another day and try to relax. Time for a nap…..June

Hi

Has Jackie posted today.

Kelly

Jackie.

Lets let some of the ladies read a little by Pam Ayres.   We don't seem to get her books in libraries here.

       FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY....

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY - (a husband's point of view)..................By Pam Ayres

The missus bought a Paperback,
Down Shepton Market way,
I had a look inside her bag;
... T'was "Fifty Shades of Grey".
Well I just left her to it,
And at ten I went to bed.
An hour later she appeared;
The sight filled me with dread...
In her left she held a rope;
And in her right a whip!
She threw them down upon the floor,
And then began to strip.
Well fifty years or so ago;
I might have had a peek;
But Mabel hasn't weathered well;
She's eighty four next week!!
Watching Mabel bump and grind;
Could not have been much grimmer.
And things then went from bad to worse;
She toppled off her Zimmer!
She struggled back upon her feet;
A couple minutes later;
She put her teeth back in and said
I am a dominater !!
Now if you knew our Mabel,
You'd see just why I spluttered,
I'd spent two months in traction
For the last complaint I'd uttered.
She stood there nude and naked
Bent forward just a bit
I went to hold her, sensual like
And stood on her left tit!
Mabel screamed, her teeth shot out;
My god what had I done!?
She moaned and groaned then shouted out:
"Step on the other one"!!
Well readers, I can't tell no more;
About what occurred that day.
Suffice to say my jet black hair,
Turned fifty shades of grey.
-------------

Hi JeanneP
Though I like Pam Ayres poetry

Not sure this one is very good, I stopped reading it halfway through.

Kelly

JOAN
Have a nice long nap .so pleased to hear the news is good.

Joan, I'm so glad to hear your good news.

Hi Junee.

Mary Ann

With 2 days hitting 70° here the heat is already building up inside. Have the fan in here running now just to be comfortable.

KELLY  only occasionally I have trouble sleeping. Most of the time I get at least 7 hours of good sleep every night.

JOAN  thank God you are “clean”. I pray it is always that way now.

Have a good night everyone.

Hi Gloria
Thanks for your post.

Kelly

Kelly
Wasn't in to be Good Poem.  Was just wanting to show how funny she could be.

Hi JeanneP
I did not like the idea of Pam Ayres using the 'that naughty paperback  book'  about shades of gray.

As I had to look it up to and find out what the book was about and oh dear!!

Kelly

Joan - I came in here tonight hoping for good news and here it is! I am so happy for you!

JOAN - when I went shopping earlier today, I bought some Hershey packages since I trusted that your health test would be POSITIVE today.  And so it was!  Thus, I just ate a tiny two bites in your honor!

RE my tests to determine what has been causing my excruciating headaches:  It will be about two more weeks before my appointment, so I'm trying to be patient and we all know that is NOT one of my best features!  I wondered if any Friends here have experienced the intense head pains like mine?

Good evening everyone. thanks for all the good wishes thoughts and prayer. well hall I did not sleep in late tho I wish i
had. when I went to bed i sat down on bed and turned around put my feet in bed and laid back,as soon as my head hit the pillow my eyes roled back light flashed and i went out for a minute. i then settled down and slept until 3 AM. i woke up for a nature call set up on the tide of the bed ,started to lean forward to get up and instead flopped back on Nancy head spinning. I sat up for a minute the after business i went back to recliner until  6:A M. I called the HP and went up there,spent the day. they did some more scans and tests,changed some meds. and sent me home wore out.so good night everyone sweet dreams.

Lloyd

A Balanced diet A piece of chocklet in each Hand.

Lloyd

Jeanne P. I wasn't as shocked as Kelly about your poem. It was meant to be humorous, so I read it all. I read Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck when I was in high school, so I learned early to just read it as a book, and not the truth necessarily.

Lloyd, it sounds like you may have a bit of Vertigo. I have had it and it is hard to control, but is not permanent. There are medications for it.

I had a wonderful surprise today. I tried one more time to get my Von's order straightened out. Got a wonderful older lady on line that spoke slowly and clearly. She walked me through changing things from my visa card to those areas at the store necessary for delivery. It worked. I could have cried I was so happy. She rejoiced with me, so now my groceries will arrive her on Monday, and if any other activities are scheduled for that time, they will be put on the back burner. I don't want any more goof-ups. At my age I always want the Monday to keep following Sunday, and so on down the line.  All is well that ends well. Now I have had a light supper and it is time to go to bed and read, and so to sleep. I wish a safe and happy time for our Janie in Texas. Keep well dear hearts. I wish you Peace, Love, Hugs and Prayers. June

So two attaboys and one ahshucks.  The attaboys for Joanie and June and the ahshucks for Lloyd.  Lloyd I hope things are improving for you.  Problem  being one ahshucks normally wipes out ten attaboys.

Jeanne, I like the poem.  I took as submitted, humor, on the naughty side.

Off to bed.....
Nite, sweet dreams and God Bless.

Been in & out a number of times.... checking on everyone (especially your results,Joan).  Great news, Joan!

One of my painters knocked on the door to say they can't paint today... "the other partner just had a wreck & they had to figure how to get the trailer (with all supplies) from the highway to his home".  Guess the truck is out of commission. They are down to one day to finish but agreed to paint the pool (for another chunk of money) as soon as we have it cleaned out & ready to paint.  Have not heard again if the driver has cracked ribs... will keep him from painting for at least 6 weeks (usual duration for cracked ribs). 

My gr-daughter's husband injured his knee (right one, big cast so no driving for many weeks) playing soccer last evening, he coaches but not his "day" job so will need transportation to his job & won't be able to help take the 3 year old to the sitter or pick up...  I am not very sympathetic because he just injured the other knee & everyone had to do his jobs for him about a year ago.  His wife, (my gr-daughter) is the one that had thyroid cancer & massive radiation after surgery a little over a year ago... finally got the okay to have another baby (due in Nov), so my sympathy goes to her.  He just totaled out his car a few weeks ago, me-think it's time for him to grow up~ He is a very sweet person so I should not be so negative about his problems, but they become everyone's problems after a while.  Ah, well........

Besides all these "little" problems, I found out yesterday that the company that made & installed all these sliding doors went out of business years ago.  We put in the same sliding door when we built (both houses built in late 1960s), & we had them repair the one damaged when broken in the year after we bought this one.   I had hoped to just have them come replace all gaskets & weather stripping & rollers on storms & thermo panes & screens, do the job they are familiar with.  Feel like I had a door slam in my face!   :tickedoff:

My youngest son's birthday was yesterday... born in 1963... we lumped his birthday with the other celebrations last week end but have another graduation this next Sat evening & family breakfast Sunday morning. The next week end my daughter is having a repeat hernia surgery, last year after it was done she was lifting on her grand babies.  I think she learned her lesson!  I cooked an eye of round roast today to grind & put in baggies & freeze for her, she can mix it into meat spread as she wants... should make about 7 or 8 bags, they all love the meat spread when I dice hard boiled eggs, sweet relish, Miracle Whip... good on Ritz crackers or sandwiches.  I love it with diced Vidalia onions in it so always have to make with & without.  But don't freeze it mixed. 

Like a dummy, I pulled a roast out of the freezer 2 days ago to thaw... didn't take in out of the extra 2 bread bags I put it in before freezing... & had a surprise when I unwrapped this morning... was a pork roast.  Thawed, so I put it in one Dutch oven & ran to Sam's to buy an eye of round & put in the other dutch oven & guess I will slice & simmer in cream of mushroom soup when there's enough around to eat.  My crew isn't fond of pork, not sure why I bought it.

So this is my week & will be non-stop rushing for the weeks ahead.  I sure don't remember my parents being this busy all the time, but bet they were.   Sweet dreams to all and God Bless.  Shirley 

Prayers have been answered.....you are cancer free, JOAN.  SO happy to read this news.  I hope you were able to rest and that you are now sound asleep with no worries on your mind.  Thank you God for answering our prayers. 

Callie K, you know how the saying goes, " every little helps..." $3.00!! at least you didn't come away empty handed...... ;D

Jeanne P,  a good Idea, I will wait till I find one that I think is funny, then I shall post it....I think the feedback on this book, I guess her latest book is not as funny as her previous books, I have read probably the first 3 so far, and so far, I have to admit, that they may be right....
Jeanne P, thank you enjoyed the poem, found it funny, her usual humour, although it didn't come across as one of her usual type of poems, topics....agree with Halkel. " on the naughty side...."  ;)

Hi June
I used to watch Pam Ayres on the television at the start of her career as she won for a number of weeks a television talent show.

And she is a funny lady, plus her accent makes the poetry even funnier.

But the subject of the poem 'Fifty shades of Gray, do friends know what is about?

A rude book by what I told!

Kelly

Good Friday morning, Everyfriend.   There's assorted bagels and cream cheese to accompany your coffee or tea. Make it a good day!!







Funny Wise Thoughts:

- No one ever says "It's only a game." when their team is winning.

- Be careful reading the fine print. There's no way you're going to like it.

- Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos? (And rap music will be the Golden Oldies!)

- Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than in a Yugo.

- Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without.

- Scratch a cat and you will have a permanent job.


A Poem for a Friend
(By Pastor Kerry S. Doyal)

He knows How you hurt
He knows Why you hurt
He knows You
He knows Hurt
He hurt Too
Family hurt Him
Friends hurt Him
Society hurt Him
Life hurt Him

He Hurt

He Hurt Deeply
He Died From Hurt
He Recovered From Hurt

He Lives

He Heals Hurt
He Gives Life
He Knows how you hurt
He Knows why you hurt
He Knows YOU

He Hurts too
He Loves YOU
 


“The secret to living well and longer is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.”

~ Tibetan proverb

Good Morning Joan

Kelly

Good morning everyone..

Woke to the sound of a gentle rain and frogs singing..at 3.32 am...think somewhere in this day a cat nap is in order. Got a few cupboards cleaned out yesterday and I will continue on today.
Joan, thank you for breakfast.

I'm late to tell you, Joan, how glad I was to read your wonderful news.  "Cancer Free"--- those two words linked together have to be the best to hear in all the world.

Rain is expected again today but I don't have to go anywhere so it's fine with me. I had a lot of running around to do yesterday and last night I was very tired.  Slept well but woke up early.

Take care, All.

Good morning, Amy.  Many talking about having rain, but we get nary a drop.  When you awaken that early, you need a catnap.

Phyllis--Good morning.  Thanks--those two words are music to my ears.  Apparently several of us are going to need naps today.:)

Hi Amy
Good morning

Kelly

Hi everyone on this Friday morning.  Today is the day I have looked forward to for several weeks.  I will be leaving about 9:45 this morning to drive 90 minutes to Madison, Georgia to have lunch with one of the men's luncheon groups I helped found more than 7 years ago.  We have met in Madison a couple of times before and it is always most enjoyable.  I am going to have to get the air conditioning fixed in my PT Cruiser.  I had Freon added a few weeks ago and it again isn't cooling so know there is a leak.  It was very warm yesterday and I knew I can't put this off.  I only use the car two or three times a week but want it to be cool. 

Joy, nature must be trying to restore some of the water tables.  It does seem you should be getting some sunshiny days very soon.  Maryland is a most beautiful State. 

Jenny, thanks or the info on Mark's return.  Hope he can find something in the Denver area. 

Joan, so happy for you with the good news.  Hope you slept well last night since that worry is no more on your mind. 

June, glad your Von's situation is now a thing of the past and you should be set for the future.

I haven't added many comments based on the many fine posts but could have done so.  I make no promises about tomorrow.  :) 

Good morning everyone, a good night's sleep sure makes a person feel alive again. Sun is shining but showers in forecast later.

LLOYD  glad you went to the hospital, one of those meds were not right for you. Being dizzy/light headed is nothing to ignore. Hope you slept better last night.

JUNE  glad you got your card and order all set for your grocery delivery.

SHIRLEY  you make me glad I no longer own a house. Is there still a lot of painting to do on your house? Hope not. You put me to shame with all the cooking you do for your family. I gave that up years ago. They are younger than me so they can cook and invite me.

KELLY  Fifty Shades of Gray was in the news when it first came out. Seemed like many could not wait to read it, even making a movie from the book.  Not for me.

JOAN  a toasted bagel and cream cheese will be wonderful this morning. I have just copied a Poem for a Friend. That is a keeper and to share. Thank you for all today's goodies.

AMY  rain at night in fine as long as we have sunny days.

PHYLLIS  we are expecting rain here later today.

Good morning to you Larry

Kelly

Moghrey Mie Gloria

After I looked at your post, your right they did make a film of Fifty shades of grey!!

What happened to making nice films.

Kelly

Good Morning Everyone!

Well, don't know what the weather will be like today.  The promised bad weather earlier in the week for last night and then changed their mind.  So will just do it the old fashion way and wait and see.

Hope Jane survived the trip.  Know she is enjoying everyone.

Nothing on tap here today.

Good morning, Larry.  How nice that you can continue to get together for lunch in Madison with your long time friends.  I feel sorry for you having vehicle a/c problems.  Those repairs are usually costly.  I sure did sleep good last night with that worry tossed in the waste basket.

Gloria--I remember all the hoopla when "Fifty Shades of Grey" first came out.  I wasn't interested--not my type of reading material.  Glad you shared "Poem for a Friend".

Good morning, halkel.  They keep saying we'll have rain here--but it sure hasn't happened at my house.

I hope Janie didn't run into this, unbelievable.

http://www.infowars.com/wtf-tsa-viral-video-shows-unbelievable-length-of-security-line/ (http://www.infowars.com/wtf-tsa-viral-video-shows-unbelievable-length-of-security-line/)

Halkel, if I found myself in that line I would need to take a dozen or so wee's before I reach the front, then some more wee's....  :o

I didn't think "Shades of Gray" worth reading either.  But it sold millions of copies and made a fortune as a Movie.  Nothing shocks me anymore. One has to have a broad mind.  Who of us did not like to sneak a read of some of the books that were thought to be (HOT) when teens. Remember reading such as "Tom Jones" Lady Chatterlies Lovers" "School girls of Paris"  Things like that.  Now these are nothing to the books of today or the Movies.

Kelly. You have to have sat through some of them when younger.

halkel--I saw some snippets on the news with those mobs of people in line waiting to check in.  I think I'd turn around and go home.

JeanneP--Folks have different tastes in reading material.  Yes, I read some that were considered a bit "off color" but nothing like I heard about "Shades of Grey"--and no, I am not a prude.

Good afternoon, no sun to day, Like Gloria, we are to get rain later again

June, I am glad you got your grocery order, all strighten out.

Joan, I am glad to read your good new, we sure were all praying for you.

Larry enjoy your luncheion.

the lady in the park who cuts hair was just here, so I feel a lot neater.

I remember in the 40's Forver Amber, came out, and everyone was talking about it.

Jeanne, I didn't think "Shades of Grey" was worth reading either.  I remember sneaking Tom Jones and the other books you mentioned also and Valley of the Dolls :).  We also read the Modern Romance magazine under the covers with a flashlight too :).  Unfortunately, you have to be broadminded and shockproof nowadays,  If you are easily offended by today's attitudes etc., you will give yourself an ulcer.

Mary

All the "TA DO"  about
"50 Shades of Grey",  curiosity got me
so I turned on "HBO NOW"  and am watching
it.       

28.55 minutes into it,  the clothes started
coming off...    So far  a cute little movie
with lots of scenes around Seattle,
Washington,   near where  I used to live.   

It appears (so far) to be a love story! 
(giggle)   

So I put it on hold and have turned on my
afternoon Soaps!
:smitten:

I will certainly let you know  my impression
of this  much talked about movie.   
(Later,  much  later!)   

Sandy
:coolsmiley:

MaryTX--I try to live by my standards and not to pay attention to that ugly stuff--therefore no ulcers.

Sandy--I am not judgmental so "whatever floats your boat".

Hi JeanneP
With my upbringing which was based on my families beliefs, no I did not.

Kelly

If I may weigh into this book, "Fifty Shades of Gray?" I haven't read the book, nor seen the movie but the whole point is that we are all different, and so our tastes are all different. What one may positively hate, is another's guilty pleasure.

I remember a similar reaction to a story, book, and movie, called "Pamela," that had many communities up in arms and then "The Story of O." which enraged just about everyone.  Each generation has theirs, boys, their playboy magazines and girls their True Romance or whatever is current now.

I also remember walking into my father's house one time with my sister, he was in his eighties, we were in our forties. We heard just a snippet from his television before he abruptly shut it off.
We carried on with our visit and never inquired. But I'm sure it wasn't the "Wizard of OZ" that he had been watching!

angelface--Yes, our tastes are all different.  That's what I meant by "whatever floats your boat".  That's a comical remembrance about your father, at 80, watching something that must have been "for adults only".:)

Shirley, Pork makes a delicious chop suey.  Sounds like some your family is prone to some foolish accidents, and everyone suffers. Not fair. And what lousy luck with your painters. Are they going to find helpers so they can finish the job ?

Amy, I woke at 4:30..wide awake. I broke a house rule..did a load of laundry at 6 a.m. instead of the posted starting time of 7 a.m. I don't feel too guilty though. I have been awakened by people knocking on doors as early as 6 a.m.

Phyllis, I would sure love to hear the words "rain" out here in our parched So. Ca. Enjoy some of the lovely stuff for me.

Larry, That's a long drive to have lunch with friends. Keep safe, and enjoy your friends.

Gloria, I am sure glad too. I have so enjoyed shopping on line. You too are expecting some rain. We are having another overcast morning but sun should break out about noon. Every time I need to ask the kids to help me in some way, I feel like I should need to apologize. They always replay, "you did the same or more for us", so that helps, but I still don't like to impose on their lives.

Hal, I am planning a quiet day also. Just one trip for lunch, and another at 2 o'clock for a program to honor our nurses here. This is National Nurses Week. And our gals deserve all the honors we can give them.

Time to go down for lunch with friends. Back later. June

I am certainly a believer in "to each his own" .. 

I  am glad that I watched/skimmed
the movie "50 Shades of Grey",   
so I will understand
when people talk about it.. 

To me it was more like
"50 Shades of Messed Up", 
with a rather sad,  but
predictable  ending.   

Have a great day,  EVERYONE!

Sandy
:coolsmiley:

I also watched the series
"Olive Kitteridge" on HBO Now.     

Great Acting,  but one of the most
depressing movies/series that I have
watched. 

Sandy
:'( 

Good Afternoon,

Sandy,  I agree with your opinion of "Olive Kitteridge"!  I read the book and watched the HBO movie and never did understand what was supposed to be so fascinating about the character.  Guess my boat floats on different waters.

Since it's Friday the 13th,  I'm almost afraid to mention how good I feel today.    A friend who has the same kind of "off" days I do described the feeling perfectly when she said,  "I feel as if my gyroscope is out of sync."
Fortunately, today, I'm alert, not achey and clear-headed. 

So I've been to the grocery store (which I would really rather not do on Friday), put away the groceries, refilled the hummingbird feeder that the lawn guys knocked off and watered my "pot garden".

While I was outside, a cardinal was either lecturing me or announcing my presence to one and all.   :)  A chickadee flew into the holly bush very near me but wasn't quite brave enough to come to the feeder where I was standing. It "chatted" a bit, though.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having a lovely day. 

I have not read Shades of Grey nor did I ever see the movie. Not a prude, they just didn't interest me enough to take me away from the other books and movies I was enjoying.  The critics didn't like either one, as I recall, but the public bought it in huge numbers anyway.

And I agree, too, that Olive Kitteridge was boringly depressing.  I can listen to the evening news and be depressed without wasting my time reading a book that turns my mood down.   :(

The sun is out and it is warm and humid.  Summer is on our doorstep.  I would send some rain out to you, June, if I could.  We are a little tired of it around here.

June--They keep promising us rain, but it never seems to arrive.  Nurses deserve to be honored.  From my observations, they work very hard.

Sandy--Guess you spent a good part of the day watching movies.

Callie--Glad to hear you're feeling so good today. :thumbup:

Phyllis--I would appreciate your sending some of that rain this way, too.

I suppose when we were younger and reading those books in secret. Maybe with a girl friend or under your sheets with a flash light. Then we thought it was something. Now when we can read what we want we get nothing out of books like "50 shades of Gray" I remember having my name at number 57 at the library. Think I took it back the next day for the next person on the list.  The Language is what I can't understand why needed.  Even the Movie "Grandma" every second word was the F word.  I was even stuck in the Theatre with it. $7 wasted.

I haven't been to a theater in years,unclean bathrooms and overpriced snacks,  garbage stuck to the floors that are already sticky, audience yells and boos at the screen and the sound is pitched so high as to deafen you if I was already heading that way, I prefer to check it out on my computer when it comes to video.

I remember wanting to see Magic Mike and bought the video. My mistake as it made me very uncomfortable and I gave it away.

A good Friday the 13th to all. 

We have been out side wo*king around the yard....seems there is always some more to do.  It is beautiful out and I really am enjoying the weather.  Guess it is to get really warm next while we are away.  I hope that means the weather is going to be equally nice in Chicago.

Isn't this TSA thing a mess at many airports across the country?  Makes me wonder if they aren't trying to prove a point as all of a sudden it is getting all this attention.  They are saying you need to show up 3 hours before your flight.  Then there is the mess in Phoenix yesterday with the computers causing tons of luggage to not make it on the planes.  Looked like thousands of bags sitting in a parking lot in the 100 plus degree temps.  Sure hope no one packed any perishables in their bag. 

Dr. Dave and Matt were to go camping tonight's with the Boy Scouts but unfortunately Matt's playoff game for lacrosse is tonight, so they have to stay for the game and miss the camp out. The playoff game was to be Saturday or Sunday! Today he was hurt on the playground at recess and has bruised ribs, so may not even get to play.  We are going no matter what as we are rather a part of the teams cheering section.  The game is at Denver University Stadiem and the lacrosse opponent for DU will be practicing before our game and should be fun to watch. 

I wish you all a good rest of your day.

Jenny

Quote from: JoanFL on May 13, 2016, 05:59:55 PM
Sandy--Guess you spent a good part of the day watching movies.

Actually Joan,   I did not
spend much time watching movies today ... 

I watched the HBO series  "Olive Kitteridge" a
few weeks ago,   and only watched about a half
hour of "50 Shades" ..  (enough to get
the drift!)

Sandy
:coolsmiley:   

Hi Everyone
I must be a prude I think

In reading the first five lines of Wikipedia regarding Fifty shades of gray, it tells me what the book or film is all about.

Someone said we are all different, well good job I am a prude!!

Kelly

No body is judging you, Kelly...
(other then your self)
"Prude"  or not.... 
lol
Sandy
:2funny:

Hi Sandy
I am not judging myself at all!

Simply saying that if you read the first five lines of the book title it tells you what the book or film is about.

Is that normal behaviour?

Kelly

Kelly, no need to be defensive about your tastes in film or literature. From what I have read over twenty years or more in print, there is nothing normal or the same normal  in everyone's viewpoint.

As Joan says, whatever floats your boat and if it doesn't involve animals, children or coercion, or in public why judge?

Is there another subject available?

The tribute to our nursing staff went very well, and I'm sure the nurses present were very pleased. It was really a new commitment by the Nurses themselves but they were also greatly honored by all they do for us. Some of them rose and thanked us for being there, and gave short talks of the work they do. I believe this will be a yearly program from now on. Always new girls coming in and they all..old or new..deserve recognition.

I came home bushed so had a short nap...would have like to have slept more, but I don't want it to be a habit of long naps, then late to bed and early risings.Too much is missed that way.

Kelly, you were calling yourself a Prude. That is where the judging entered the conversation. You are certainly entitled to your own opinion.

Hi June
I think people are missing the point here.

It is not whether I said I am a prude or someone thinks I said it.

The importance here is on whether people think the 'theme' of the book and film of fifty shades of grey is suitable book reading or film watching.

Kelly

Hi angel
I am not being defensive about what I like or don't like. 

Society today has changed in this day and age from what I was brought up to.

And as usual when peoples viewpoints differ, the thought of changing the subject matter is raised!

:)

Kelly

Good Night Everyone

Kelly

I am very tired tonight so will go to an early bed and hopefully read a bit. I don't want to go to sleep too early and then wake up in the early hours of the morning.

I hope our Janie is having a wonderful time in Texas and didn't wear herself out getting ready. Hugs girl !

Have a good night dear friends, a peaceful sleep and a happy tomorrow. Hugs, Love and Prayers. June

 IF any of you are planning to move into
a Senior Facility, you may want to check out the following information:
Always a step ahead
On the first day at the new seniors complex , the manager
addressed all the new seniors pointing out some of the rules:
"The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for all males,
and the male dormitory to the females.
Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time."
He continued, " Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time
will be fined $60.
Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $180.
Are there any questions?"
At this point, Cortelloni, an older gentleman, stood up in the crowd and inquired: 
  "How much for a season pass???

Good queiston.

Lloyd

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





School Play

Matt's dad picked him up from school to take him to a dental appointment. Knowing the parts for the school play were supposed to be posted today, he asked his son if he got a part.

Matt enthusiastically announced that he'd gotten a part.

"I play a man who's been married for twenty years."

"Congratulations! That's great, son. Keep up the good work and before you know it they'll be giving you a speaking part."


So Alone
Michael T. Smith

            It was dark. Wind pushed the rain sideways. I never saw the streets of midtown Manhattan so empty. Ahead of me, a canyon of light. The rain beat down. I held my umbrella firmly in my hand. Each time I turned a corner, the wind attempted to rip it away.

            Littering the sidewalks, the turned-inside-out, abandoned umbrellas of those before me lay scattered - lost souls.

            A yellow cab passed and sprayed me with water.

            My shoes ...soaked. The shine I'd polished them to earlier that day ...long gone. They clicked on the cement with each lonely step I took.

            Alone!

            A former kid from a tiny fishing village in Nova Scotia, now in a sea of humanity.  Although, on this night, the millions of residents huddled inside with their computers or televisions.

            I was alone in the vast city of New York.

            A subway train rumbled beneath my feet. The roar of a jet approaching JFK airport passed overhead. I saw its blinking lights briefly between the towering skyscrapers.

            Ten more blocks to go. I'd soon be on the train to Jersey City and my apartment.  I'd had a fun night with a few co-workers in "The City" as New York is referred to. We'd shared drinks and food in celebration of the holiday season.

            I thought back to the carefree days on the coast of Nova Scotia - cold winters, pleasant summers. We swam in a brook, fished from the wharves and in the lakes,
laughed and enjoyed a simple life.

            I stopped and looked around. The sidewalks were empty. Only a few cars hissed by on the wet, rarely-empty streets. Lights everywhere. "How did I end up here?" I asked out loud.

            Years earlier, I had someone call me about a job in Manhattan. "No thank you." I said. "New York is not for me."

            Yet, here I was, midtown Manhattan, alone, in the middle of the night, walking in the rain.

            I finally made it to 34TH street. I walked down the stairs, got on the subway, fled "The City" under the Hudson River and got off at Newport, Jersey City and walked the block to my apartment.

            I showered the cold and grit of Manhattan from my body, climbed into bed.  My wife and kids were in Ohio. I lay under the blankets and wondered how, in this teaming sea of humanity, I felt so alone.

            So alone!



“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.”

~ Jimmy Carter

Good morning everyone. Could be I will say good night at the end of this. No sleep at all. Listened to thunder and it was so hot and humid in here I felt miserable wishing I could set the AC up myself. Not to cool but for the dehumidify part of it. I had to close windows because the rain was coming in. Not that it would have helped much to have them open. Had 2 fans going but did not help. Only mid May and I want that AC running already. Even my CNA  was complaining about the humidity. I am so glad to have this girl back, my apartment is cleaner now that it was the last time she used to come and that was in January. My furniture is all polished and shiny again. The others ta=hat came did goo with the little they did but would do 1 room and just want to sit after that. This girl keeps doping something and talks while she is working. Lot of laughs with her, too.

KELLY   Moghrey Mie, only movies I watch lately are when I find an old one on TV. Have not been in a theater in many years. Some TV programs are pretty raunchy, too, so watch very little of it.

HAL  only thing I have on tap for today is hopefully getting a little sleep.

JOAN  I share many of the goodies you post in the mornings. I sent one of your chuckles to the resident assistant here and he put it in his monthly news letter. I was surprised to see it. Now he wants more of them. Like you, he has to be careful what he includes in those letters. We do have a few grumps here with no sense of humor.

HAL  I saw that on the news last night. Sure glad I do not fly anymore. How about all that luggage sitting there at that Airport. So much for everything run by computers at times.

JEANNE P  the books you mentioned were tame by what is out there these days.

JOAN  I am not a prude either but I would not give 2¢ for Shades of Grey but they sold out fast.

GLORIA de  I had my hair cut yesterday by the lady who comes here. She did a terrible job this time, it is is sticking out in places, no shape or style to it. S friend and I went to see Forever Amber but I never thought it was a bad movie. I really only went because Cornell Wilde was in it and he was my favorite actor at the time. I saw him in the movies he was in A Song to Remember about composer Chopin and he was Chopin and that was when I started enjoying Classical music.

MARYTX  seems these days no one knows what morals are.

JUNE  like you I hate asking my sons or anyone for help. Just like when my helper is working in in here I feel so guilty that I am not helping her.

CALLIE  good avatar. Did you take that picture of the hummer a the feeder? I sure miss seeing all the birds I used to. About all I see in the front are sparrows while in the back because of the trees is where all the birds are.

PHYLLIS  it felt like mid summer here today with the humidity.  When I went into the hallway to go down stairs today it felt like the heat was on. Windows at both ends were open and of course that lets the humidity inside.

JENNY  enjoy your time in Chicago, fest part will be seeing family of course. Gosh for about 20 years I got to Chicago twice a year. Only saw Ohare airport though. Saw those airport lines on the news and then all that luggage sitting in the hot sun. Makes me glad again that I no longer fly anywhere.

KELLY  nothing wrong with being a prude.

JOAN  I'll have some of that pecan coffee cake to have later.  Love coffee cake and pecans are so tasty. So Alone, hard to believe in a place like NYC. True about rainy nights, even here, so few cars going by on the road and no one out. When it is snowing hard the plows are always going by and it is nosier. Thank you for all today's goodies. Think I will try to get some sleep.

Good morning, Gloria.  Hopefully by now you are fast asleep.  It's sure hard to sleep when it's hot and humid.  When will you get your a/c set up?

Good morning everyone...

Rainy here this morning, laundry won't be hung out today..
I did get a lot of cleaning tiding done yesterday,my goodness who put all that stuff in my drawers and cupboards! I am not finished and while in this get rid of mood will continue on. I must have two boxes of cookbooks to go and still have over 50 left...I don't do the cooking I used to and have no need for them.

Gloria, I had a night like that the other night,even got up and had a glass of milk but even that didn't help. Hope you find time to catnap today.


Joan thank you for breakfast..

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning Girls.Gloria I am sorry you had such a bad night. If it is any comfort you aren't by your self. I had a miserable
Night also. very little sleep and dizziness all night. we had our AC tuned up a week or so ago,we have had quite a bit of in the 80 tie's. you know misery loves company. Hope your day gets better. Amy is with you also she cant do her laundry and Hang it out, Amy the weather is why we have both washer and dryer. we wash one load and put it in dryer and start it put next in washer and so on until done. just bite the bullet and let the electric co. have the $$$$.have a great day everyone. we are in the 40 ti's today no AC Today,maybe heat?

Lloyd

Well the sun is up bright and the humming Birds are busy dive bombing each other.

Lloyd

Good morning, Amy.  Seems most everyone but us are getting rain--sure wish it would come our way.  I cleaned out my pantry not long ago.  There were many expired things that had to go to the trash.

Lloyd--Good morning.  Sorry you had a bad night.  Hopefully you can catch up with a nap today.

My cleaning duo comes this morning, so I have a bit of picking up to do.

Good morning, Joan and all the other Friends. The Pecan Coffee cake sounds delicious this morning. Along with some fruit will finish up my breakfast. 

Hard to believe the SUN is shining this morning. Not sure what the temperature is, but it feels a little chilly in the house.  I was thinking about putting the heat on, but after moving around a bit, it feels better.  II just heard on the weather report and more showers are predicted for this afternoon Back to the 50's  tomorrow.   Here it is the middle of May.  What is happening to our plantet???

I, too , have a up and down night. I go from the bed to the recliner and then back to the bed almost all night.

Joan,  I, also, need to clean out my pantry and my freezer.  I keep little bits of this and that, knowing very well, eventually, they will get tossed out.  I know I have a lot of out-of-date things in my pantry.

I hope all the friends will have a great day wherever they live.

Joy

Just been out walkabouts, not far....can only walk downhill or uphill, hm, yes, I do have a choice... :P I chose downhill to the bottom of our site, then branched off to the left, through a grassed and pebbled walkway, stopped at the end, then back home again....Leg has calmed so can be trusted a little but my MS affects my whole body, and after some time of walking I become more disorientated, but on the whole, as my leg is today I can walk with more of a speed, that is until I become dizzy....Weather is dry and warm, we stopped to speak to one neighbour just a few homes down the slope, he was out cleaning his windows, that is one thing about our parkhomes, they do have a lot of windows, on the plus side they let in plenty of light, on the negative, they all need cleaning.....
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Wishing everyfriends an enjoyable Saturday......

Joan, your " thought of the day " is just that...food for thought...and something to ponder over....

Good morning, Joy.  Once I get in bed, I usually stay there, although I get up early.  Since I have a hospital bed it helps a lot with my breathing.

Vanilla-Jackie--Good morning/afternoon.  That's great that you are able to get out and walk the dogs.

Hi everyone on another beautiful, sunny but a bit cooler morning.  We should get to about 87 degrees this afternoon.  I had a wonderful day yesterday.  The trip to and fro from Madison went without any problems other than a lot of traffic on Interstate 20.  There was roadwork going towards Madison but didn't really slow me down.  However, coming back there must have a a two or three mile backup of traffic headed towards Atlanta.  Fortunately, I was headed back home so could just observe it as we sped along in the other lanes.  Five of the six guys that attend the weekly luncheon came to have lunch with me yesterday and we had a delightful time.  There is always a lot of laughs since we all know each other pretty well and have a common interest.  For one thing we are all seniors so if the conversation lulls someone will mention a health issue and away we go.  :)  When I got home I had a great afternoon nap and felt very refreshed when I awoke.  I also had a good nights sleep.

Today's schedule isn't heavy.  I may make a trip to Aldi's as have another $10 off coupon with a $40 order and we are going to just stock up on some things as that is a nice discount.  Of course, I will attend to my watering chores and will probably a bit of reading today.  I may watch some of the golf tourney this afternoon as it is the Player's Championship and they have the best players competing.  I also need to check on getting my AC fixed in my car as I mentioned yesterday.  Fortunately I can take it and leave it for a day or two if needed.

Gloria, there are definitely advantages in not owning a home and attending to all the maintenance.  Are you not allowed to put in your AC before a certain date.  I remember that in the apartment house where Stacey lived for about 6 years they didn't turn on the heat or start air conditioning before certain dates regardless of the weather. 

Kelly, maybe your day today won't be as busy as you said you were yesterday.  Hope you are having a nice day over your way.

Joan, I am going to have to inquire about how expensive the A/C problem will be.  The unit still works but there is a small leak somewhere and hope it is just a hose involved that won't be too expensive. 

Hal, the airport situation with the TSA sounds terrible.  I hope I don't ever have to fly again although I certainly wouldn't experience the problems at our little airport on flying out but could at the other end returning home. 

June, the drive is well worth the effort as so enjoy the hour or so that we spend together having our men's luncheon.  Nice that you all honored your nurses.

Sandy, I recently watched the Olive Kitteridge series and agree it is not a feel good movie but probably is reflective of some peoples lives.  I was glad the series at least ended on a positive note. It was the acting that made the series watchable. 

Patricia, the last movie I attended at the theater was Titanic and have no plans on probably seeing another one at the movies.  I like to be able to control the volume, which I can with the headset for my TV and can wait for it to be available on cable.  My wife and a couple of her friends would go to see some of the kids movies occasionally for an afternoon out together.  We do have a new luxury type theater that will built close to the nearby COSTCO.  If something comes along that would be of particular interest Pat and I might go there once just to check it out but I am not holding my breath for that to happen. 

Jenny, when you fly to Chicago will it be to O'Hare?  That is a huge airport.

Lloyd, cute story you posted this morning.  I see you didn't have a good night.  I do hope today finds you feeling better but still taking things easy and that you are not dizzy. 

Joan, I just sent you a private message.

Joy

Sipping coffee with chocolate creamer - yum.  Missing the old perking sound of a coffeemaker. 

Gloria:   a humid day here would be unusual.  We lived in Texas for nine years and really felt the humidity.  I grew up mainly in Seattle and things didn't feel as humid as Texas for some reason.  We always drove to Minnesota in the summer and there we felt the humidity - strange, isn't it? 

Jackie:  Love the word "walkabout".  I thought it was Australian but apparently not. 

Joan:  Thanks for the pecan coffee cake - any day is fine to begin with cake!   

Joan, I didn't take the dogs, just walked with R, but I feel ready, or rather my leg feels ready to get out and about to do the uphill walk.....just got to wait for R to finish eating his sandwich, I am not that confident to do this walk by myself....

I'm back, I done it, but wont be able to do anymore outside walking....getting back down from the uphill takes all my energy.....just glad my legs got me back down, and the tug of Rs armsleeve...

Good morning, Larry.  Glad you had such a nice time with your friends yesterday.  I sure hope it doesn't cost to much to have you car a/c fixed.

Joy--I got it and replied.

Carol--I don't use cream/milk in my coffee, but am told it's good.

Vanilla-Jackie--Sorry--I misunderstood.  Thought you went alone with the dogs.

Joan, oh how I would love to, and on a regular basis....I would just love to walk and walk and walk, see where I land up, but that will never happen....I was umm'ing and arr'ing whether to take Benji but thought I havnt been out walking for a few days, just didn't fancy trying my luck if I come unstuck..

Carol, yes it does sound Australian speak, but I use it all the time.....kindof reminds me of " Waltzing Matilda...."

Yes, Joan,  I did see your message. And did see where you posted in the BB message board.  I wasn't sure  if I should have put it there, so I am glad to see that you did. Thank you.

Joy

Good Morning Everyone!

Well, had one of those senior moments this morning.  Got up, cleaned up and took off to church for the men's breakfast.  Got there and only one car, a lady sitting up for a Ladies brunch.  Seems I was a week early, didn't feel like waiting that long so came back home..... :2funny: lordy, lordy, I checked my calendar and even have the "right" date marked on it.  Maybe I ought to look at the date on the newspaper to get myself oriented.

Gloria, hope you got yourself a nice nap.  We have lots of humidity this morning, enough that my windshield had got some mist on the way to and from church.  When will you get your window unit in?  Maybe you could bribe the maintenance guy to put it in for you.  That is if miss rachett (you favorite manager) is not looking.

Jackie, good to hear you enjoyed your walks today.  Keep it up.  I am like you in that I can only walk uphill or downhill, except my up and down is very steep.  I live on the side of a mountain.  Half way up to top. https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4830946,-98.6452474,3a,75y,83.37h,71.85t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sw4xvlTaGAZ6OwGFUimFO8A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 (https://www.google.com/maps/@29.4830946,-98.6452474,3a,75y,83.37h,71.85t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sw4xvlTaGAZ6OwGFUimFO8A!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)

Larry, sounds like you had a great day yesterday.  It is always nice to see old friends.  And catch up on what has been happening.

I need to warm my coffee up.

Good Morning,

Some parts of the metro area had rain last night but my patio/driveway are dry as a bone this morning.  There were pictures of some amazing cloud formations on Facebook and in the paper.  One of them was right over the town where #1 son lives.  However, they are on a "road trip" - an overnight to far eastern Oklahoma for a Strawberry Festival and some R&R - so weren't home to see it.

Gloria,  yes, I did take the avatar picture of a hummer at my feeder.  I have another one of two on the feeder but can't get it small enough to fit the avatar space.  I enjoy taking pictures of the various birds I see.

Hal,  I'm smiling at your "Intellectual Interlude" experience with the men's meeting.  I look at the newspaper every morning to see what day it is!

Jackie,  doesn't the Queen do "walkabouts"?   It sounds as if you're enjoying your new home.   Any birds coming to your feeders yet?

I slept so late this morning that I may be doing laundry until bedtime.  That's o.k.  Who'll know besides me....and now thee?   ;D

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a lovely day.

Callie K, yes, seems I am amongst good friends.....the only difference is, I don't do the Royal wave.... ;D

Still no birds coming to my back garden feeder.....but birds come to the front birdtable, its lovely sitting having my breakfast when the odd birds visit, can almost reach out and touch them....

Halkel, this is our parkhome site in the distance, way down in the valley, just one long distance view....you can  spot the slope road leading into and out, just to the side of our home.....

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.640871,-2.3761043,3a,75y,66.07h,63.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1si0jx7kFooh1yz97C6mq-KA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Good Morning Everyone - I've been talking with Mohamed RE which airport he could fly into when he returns to the USA for a brief visit at the end of the month or perhaps in June.  He's kept up with the enormous crowds at airports in the USA and hasn't yet decided whether to book a flight via Paris to Washington DC (where we have several good friends) and then a couple of days later    resume his travel to Charlotte, NC, which is our local airport about 20 miles from our home.  BIG Decision, especially as the huge crowds are regularly featured on the TV news programs.

LARRY - I smiled when I read your comment RE watching heavy traffic as you drove to the gathering with your Men's Luncheon group.  That is the kind of daily traffic we have in our area (Concord, NC, North of Charlotte).  One of the first things I inquired about when we moved here was any "back roads between our house and the Airport.  Once we reach the Billy Graham Parkway it's not so bad, but that heavy traveled Highway is truly exhausting.

JACKIE - As I read your posts RE your limited walking, I wondered if you could travel the same up/down area more comfortably (and perhaps more safely) if you had one of those seated pieces of equipment which you could adjust comfortably (and safely) to transport you outdoors?  Several of the women (and a couple of men) at our Church use them regularly and seem to be comfortable (and safely seated).

Our Weather is beautiful, my flowers are growing in a delightful manner although the tall Iris blooms have completed their duty and folded up recently.  Large White blooms have appeared on the lower grass at the base of our very tall trees, so it's really a pleasure to watch Nature's treats.  Hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend.

Good morning once again. Slept about 4 hours, better than nothing. It is sunny now and there is a breeze that is coming in my windows that feels great after yesterday.

JOAN  if my son comes today I might ask him to install the AC.

AMY  I did go back to bed and got some sleep.  Those recipe books multiply when no one is looking. I got rid of a lot of them when I moved here.

LLOYD  glad I don't have nights like that too often. The humidity is what gets to me.  I never did good with it.

JOAN  we have rain in the forecast for overnight again tonight. A cold front is coming through. Might need heat instead of AC.

JACKIE  glad you could get that walk in.

LARRY  looks like yesterday was a great one or you. We all deserve days like that. They do have the heat off here and back on when the manager says to. We all have our own AC's but I have not read anything in the rules or heard anything about has to be a certain time.

CAROL  I would never be able to live anyplace where the humidity is high most of the year. This was the first bad day here this year.

HAL  maintenance does not put in the AC's we are the ones who have to get them installed.  He is not allowed to do anything not connected to the building maintenance.

CALLIE  not often we see a hummer that is not flapping the wings so they are a blur. Last summer I watched one stop on a tree branch for a few minutes and enjoyed being able to see the beautiful colors on it. Good picture.

MOLLY  like you I love watching the spring flowers start blooming. The front of this building is beautiful when they start opening up. Right now only the Bleeding Heart plans are blooming. Iris and Lilly  flowers have not started yet.  Some of the bushes have bloomed and now are only leaves. By the beginning of June there will be flower boxes on the railings filled with flowers and there will be hanging pots on all the lamp posts and from hooks on the porch, too.  In the evening we can sit there and watch the humming birds fluttering around the flowers.

Good Morning dear hearts. I am up, but not really with it. Had a good nights sleep, but just showering and shampooing wore me out. After reading the messages, which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially the trip around England that Vanilla provided for us.

Vanilla, you do live in a very hilly area. I can see the danger in trying to go very far what with your health problem. If I were in your condition, I think I would invest in a tread mill to get my exercise rather than risk the slopes. Beautiful area though, I really enjoyed the trip. thank you.

I have nothing planned for the day. There is a game at 2 p.m. and a pianist coming in this evening, but at the moment, I feel like another sleep-in.

Gloria, I sympathize with the weather you are having at the moment...I just detest humidity. It makes me feel like I can't breathe. And both of us hate to depend on our kids for assistance. Dori is having a speaking engagement today, so my help in picture hanging has been delayed. I cannot do it myself, I nearly fell when a picture I hung started to fall..fortunately I was able to save it, but nearly tipped the t.v. set over while grabbing to save it, and that scared the bejeebers out of me, and I decided to forget the whole thing. Que Sera, Sera..........

Time to get myself dressed and go for a walk. Fortunately I have no slopes to do me in. Later...June

Vanilla-Jackie--Maybe one day you'll surprise yourself and be able to go for a walk all alone.

Joy--You're most welcome.

halkel--I think you should look at the newspaper date and the computer date--then surely you'd go places on the correct day.:)

Callie--Don't think it matters what time you do laundry.  Glad you avoided the storm and that your son was not at home.

Molly--From what I see on TV the crowds are awful.  They are telling folks to arrive 3 hours before departure for domestic travel.  I don't know what they are saying about international travel.

Gloria--Glad you got some sleep.  Hopefully your son will come by and install your a/c.

June--Don't be trying to hang pictures.  Don't need anymore injuries.

Molly, do you mean a rollator a 4 wheel walker with a bag and seat?...... I have one of those and have used it on several occasions since living here.....I use it mainly when I am not trusting my right leg......Used the rollator once getting up our drive slope, ok getting up, gave me some extra exercise pushing it, just could not get down with it, R had to steer it back.... It felt that the rollator was running away from me, yes even with the brakes partly on.....

Junedrabek, when I trust my leg I need to get out of the home and into the open, the scenery here is spectacular.....and of course I might just bump into someone from our site to have a chat with, cant do that on a treadmill indoors....

Joan, I did do that last week, I took Benji downhill and back, then later I done the same with our Toby....my walks now with the dogs will never be the same again....oh for the good days of walking 3 dogs on a coupler lead.....

Halkel, I once turned up for a doctors app, correct time but 1 week too early....

Good Morning from another sunny Interior! We reached 80 degrees this past evening at seven pm and a slight wind had the tree leaves rustling.

I've had trouble sleeping as well. For me, the trick is to try to not awaken fully if I am to return to sleep.

I have 23 paintings and some are large and heavy, all sit on the floor in various rooms awaiting my asking for hanging assistance as all hooks and tapes were purchased long ago.

My issue with dates is I will remember an appointment is on a certain day, but forget the date and miss the appointment. Now I use my oversized calendar and use my phone and computer , checking for both day and date!

Carol and Joan, I prefer my coffee dark and no additives, but a friend who loves to play with creamers once told me they now have one with jalapenos! Imagine that if you will and I will stick to black.

Hal and Jackie, love to see more of where you both live. Hal, in the late sixties, early seventies, I lived close to Brackenridge park in San Antonio and near the missile gate to Fort Sam.

I'm sorry to hear so many folks suffer from humidity. We are a dry area with little to no humidity and forested as well. I'm told the Interior is driven by a fire ecology.

Farrah is more skittish this morning but staying in the living room. She was perturbed at no canned food this morning and kept trying to herd me back to the kitchen. She has never meowed, but I'm realizing that she is communicating via clicks and whines along with some other vocals. I know feral cats only meow to their young and perhaps she has never learned?

I hope everyone's day is a good one!

If you all hone in,( zoom, enlarge ) little X at bottom of the google map page. My home is close to the hill slope road....you can see the steepness of it...

Vanilla-Jackie--At least you do get out some with the dogs.  You sure live in a lovely area.

angelface--I can't imagine a jalapeno coffee creamer.  Like you, I'll stick to black.  Maybe you could teach Farrah to meow.  You do it and maybe she'll mimic you.:)

Joan,  ;D  :thumbup:

Bis, I learned my lesson..no more picture hanging for me. It really scared me when I was grabbing for something to hold onto and realized it was the t.v. it is on a pedestal and turns for viewing from different areas, so it turned rather than tip, but in that nano-second I pictured it bursting open and that was enough to settle my hash on picture hanging.

I just spent an hour sorting out my weekly vitamins. Colors have changed on some, time for taking has changed...guess my new doctor wants a different time between doses. I take 10 pills during the day three of them are the same pill, just spread out between doses.  It taxes my old brain when ever any change of anything occurs.

Angel I live in Northwest San Antonio, next to Leon Valley.  When we moved here we were in the country and just our little community was out here.  A Farm to Market highway (2 lanes) accessed our addition.  That is now a five lane highway and very little country side is left and houses everywhere one can be built.  Only good thing is that their are two parks (as well as our own private park) are very close.  Both are nature parks.  One is a biking walking park along Leon Creek and the other at the entrance to our addition is for walking only.  San Antonio is growing by leaps and bounds.  Our city councilman says our area alone will be over one million in not too distant future.  My Grandkids are about four or five miles on further West and they are now being overtaken and in a city environment.  Urban sprawl is very apparent.  When you lived here Leon Valley (the city, which is still their own city) was a few miles out from San Antonio.  No longer.  And Helotes was considered country living, no longer, although they are still their own town.

Hal, I had a friend who passed two years ago. She lived in the higher hills overlooking San Antonio at the time and would often walk up and down the steep hills of her neighborhood for exercise and with her dog. The pictures she sent me always seemed to show the city further down and to the lower left of her. I know our Rae was from there and often posted photos of the Riverwalk.

I left San Antonio in early 1973, 43 years ago. My daughter was born at Brooke Army Hospital, 12/12/72. My husband was overseas and I spent my pregnancy wandering the Zoo and the Oriental Gardens and rarely ventured to the main area except once to see the Alamo and once or twice to see a movie at a very ornate, art deco styled threater.

I remember it being lovely but beastly hot. Of course, at the time I was uncomfortable anyway, so any heat wasn't welcome! Probably TMI, but I was one of the unfortunates with nine months of morning sickness.

I would like to go back sometimes to revisit the Riverwalk and Brackenridge park with the Zoo, Oriental Gardens and the miniature train that I have in my memories, but don't expect to.

I imagine the city is quite different from my memories!

It is ironic that I was just thinking today, viewing all the homes and buildings dotting the western foothills, that they certainly spoiled my view!  :tickedoff:  ::) And we are only at 100,000! Not even close to a million or more!

angelface--You aren't going to try it?:)

June--Sometimes the pharmacy changes vendors for meds and the color or shape may change, and that confuses me.

halkel--Amazing how many cities are sprawling.

Joan, I just now saw your post and tried it out to report back here. My skills are sadly lacking as she never paused in cleaning herself.  :-[

Tried to post much earlier and got the "502 Bad Gateway" screen.
Trying again:

Jackie,  I really enjoyed the picture tour of your home area via Google satellite.  Lovely!     ;) at your not doing the royal wave.   It always looks as if HRM is accepting bouquets of flowers as she's walking about. 

Joan,  the huge circular cloud was some kind of weather phenomenon but didn't contain a storm, thank goodness.  (I kinda "spaced out" the technical explanation by the weather guru.   :crazy2:)
At least two of The Grands were at home - although grandson may have been at his Choir Banquet - but neither commented on seeing it.

Laundry is done.   :thumbup:   Had planned to make up a package of slider buns into ham/turkey/cheese sandwiches that can be heated.  Nice to have in the freezer for quick meals.  However, the recliner called and I answered......

Hi Gloria
Good Evening to you

Been a busy day for me.

Good word with 'raunchy' for some of todays films.

kelly

Hi Larry
An even busier today for me.

Kelly

A new trivia quiz has been posted;

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=95.msg17467#msg17467

Well, I was here & left a post, chatting & making comments as I tried to keep up.... but been so many interruptions with painters, kids, phone calls & cats... guess I closed the computer without posting.   :-[

Got back from the last graduation of this year, one more grand to go & she just finished her first year, going into the medical field.  A breakfast in the morning (too late to do a dinner tonight), some have to go back "home" tomorrow.  Hopefully life will calm down. 

One of my painters is still in the hospital but doesn't have broken ribs as feared... just concern about his heart rate so expects to be released Monday.  His partner worked his way to nearly half of the trim finished on the front today, but he said he thought they would still be able to paint the pool when we are ready.  May be  wishful thinking, I have my doubts & think I need to call one of the pool places to see if they have names of people that they can recommend. Just got to get it done soon, the water got green all of a sudden, greener than the grass.

Gloria, in the post I lost I do recall explaining part of the reason I complain about all the problems with owning a house is that it must give all of you "smart & wise enough" to have moved into a retirement village, a sense of satisfaction about your decisions!!!  I'd be there except for some cats.  :crazy2:

I can't keep my eyes open & have a very early start to the day tomorrow.  Hugs all around and God Bless.

Time to get ready for bed. Went down to hear a classical pianist this evening....he was great. I am not a classical music fan but he made me feel the music. I could tell how much he loved it.

I hope our Janie peeks in tomorrow so we know she arrived safely in Texas.

I pray you all have a peaceful night, and a happy, healthful tomorrow. My usual Prayers, Hugs and Love going out to all of you. June

Halkel, thank you for the google map link, I done a short journey where you live, but for the life of me, I could not see a " mountain..." now how on earth could I miss that?...... :-[

But I can sure see the steepness of your road....

http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=95.msg17467#msg17467

A new trivia quiz has been posted.

A new week for Soda Shoppe begins HERE (http://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=156.0).