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good morning I just got done with cooking breakfast and the clean up/ I started a load fo laundry to get most of the clothe clesn for packing, I did buy much here 2 tops and a new purse...I would trash my old purse here but it is a good leather purse I use in the winter, so I have to find room for it,,,and all our vitamins and meds...I do miss my camper where i didnt have to unpack till i got home...so that will be my day...we were going to go to the beach but decided the pool will have to surfice,,,Ken will drive 9 hours tomorrow ( his choice) and finish the drive on saturday instead of sunday as planned...Maybe my sister and I will drive some...
So off tpo pack and get all of the stuff put away and get the house in order...I always leave it as I found it...you all have a great dayXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Good day to All.

MaryZ, Relax after that massage. Good to hear that David is back. Thanks for update on Becca. Garry has a friend that was raised in Mankato. You have any relatives with the last name of Cooper?

Tina, I hope PT helps and I also hope you told the person that it hasn't been Xrayed yet. The plastic on the windows should help, but a chore to put up.

Chriss, How do you cook your spaghetti squash? I rinse it off, then I take a knife and stab it about a dozen time randomly spaced out. I put it on a couple paper towels in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, depending on size, then turn over and another 5-6 minutes. It cuts open easily, spoon out seeds and grab the fork. I do the same with acorn squash.

Judi, Safe travels.

Yesterday was beading and just like sewing, sometimes there's ripping out. I had to remove 5 rows. I should have known better, I designed the pattern several years ago. On the positive side, it's nice to sit with ladies and visit as we all work on different beading projects.

Today Diana and I are hitting antique row in Corpus. There's one street that has most of the antique shops. Of course there will be lunch, not sure where. I really don't need anything, but fun to look and spend time with a friend.

Hope you have a good day.
Lyn

The fire now has claimed almost 2100 acres. Still we are lucky and the people nearest to the site are home and safe. What a mess.

Joe had a treatment yesterday and not feeling well since then. Thankfully he won't get another round for 6 months if his scans come down clean and clear. Again thank you for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.
Diane

Good morning!

It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring! More today!

Not much here. Sarah did find the million dollars and still has a bunch of other stuff to find and label straight. The previous bookkeepers, suffice to say, didn't know how to bookkeep properly. Oh, just put it here or there, no big deal. So Sarah is fixing all that. I did play in the Batt Cave for awhile too. Daniel and Karlie are heading to California this weekend. The Blue Angels are performing. Daniel's golfing buddy is over fire at the airports in Sacramento and gets special VIP tickets. Karlie has seen the show before, loves it, . So today I need groceries and playtime in my Batt Cave. And the big accomplishment is, that one stubborn pound from a mid goal is gone! It has been a very stubborn pound! Now on to a new mid weight goal. Slow and steady, I'll get there! I pick achievable targets, a small bite at a time.

My chores are done and my entertainment is out doing his,

Hugs and prayers,
Jana

Good morning everyone
Frankie got the plastic on the West windows, 1 is a small one in our bedroom and the other is our bathroom window. Schools are all closed and I believe the City offices are too, they actually prepared for this one. We are under the extreme dust advisory from 11am to 7pm. We're staying inside except Frankie will take care of the chickens afternoon care at 3...... that's their second feeding of the day and egg gathering time.
I can't stay long right now, I'm off to do my foot exercises so I can get in the habit of doing them.
You all have a great day!
Prayers for all in need
Tina

Good morning. It's a beautiful morning. Our sky is a brilliant blue with white fluffy clouds floating around. It's chilly, but gorgeous. We should see a sprinkle here and there but nothing worth sharing.

My experiment of weed eating during the winter wasn't worthwhile. It sort of just left some mud because of the rain. I'll stick with my old routine of weed eating in the spring.

Some time ago I bought a little toaster oven. I wanted it to toast and broil as well as be an oven, but it's too small. So I'm looking for something bigger. I'm pretty sure my bbq days are over. Just not worth it to mess with the charcoal and all for one person. Broiling will be my go to. I don't do a lot of oven cooking so a larger toaster oven/ convection oven is more my speed.

Valerie, the chemical I bought for weeds is what they use in the orchards. It's supposed to be stronger than roundup which can still be bought everywhere. I didn't know Sears still did repairs. That's a store I wish was still open. Hope they show up and fix you on Friday. We also got a new weather man last year and the weather hasn't been the same since. I would say that we never had these issues when Angelo did the weather.

Lori, I bet Goodwill loved seeing you show up with all those clothes. I used to buy all the colors when I found a top I liked, but now I only shop at the thrift stores. Sorry your dad is still feeling pain but glad they are working on managing it. I really like spaghetti squash to use in place of pasta. It's not as watery as zucchini. I've been looking at a recipe to try it "loaded" cheese, bacon, chives etc. It could be good.

Tina, thanks, I'll put some Dawn in the sprayer. Well? wht do you think of PT? Does it sound like it might be the thing to "get you back on your feet" Thanks for the chili rellenos, sorry I didn't make it. Hope the plastic on the windows helps. Jerry made wood frames and covered them in a thick plastic called visqueen. It kept the rain from blowing into the screened breezeway but the plastic is not see through and I want to see before I go outside.

Maryz, glad the work will beign on Vickies house. What is the developer putting in to take it's place? I think I will try the vinegar and baking soda in the shower first. I do need to buy some of both, I use it in my sink drains every so often.

Judi, Sounds like Ken is very ready to get home. Happy packing and safe travels is my wish for you.

Lyn, I cut my spaghetti squash in half, remov the seeds and put it in the microwave. I've seen many ways to cook it but this is the easiest. I wonder if it would change the flavor to bake it, but haven't wondered enough to actually try that method. I've never tried acorn squash, I'll have to google recipes and see if it's something I want to try. Have fun hitting the antique shops. In downtown Sonora there are a lot of antique shops, it's a fun place for antiques and thrift stores.

Diane, great news about the fire, hope everyone has a home to go back to.

Jana, yay for getting rid of that pound. I know exactly what you mean about it being stubborn. You definatly will get there and I'm glad you aren't giving up. High five to you.

It's raining now, guess our sprinkles will be a little more than that because instead of just seeing the rain I can hear it. and my beautiful blue sky is now grey.

I have no plans today, guess I'll have some breakfast and go from there. I have some rotisserie chicken and bacon in the fridge, perhaps I'll put that in my leftover spaghetti squash for dinner. one spaghetti squash makes a lot of meals.

Happy Thursday, hope it's a fun day,
Chriss

Chriss
Someone once told me a combination of dawn dish soap, water and vinegar don’t know proportions was good for cleaning fiberglass showers. She said spray it on wait a bit, wipe down.
Has anyone else used this solution?
Loving all the quilts you are all working on.
Still making charity tops.
Prayers to all,
Hugs and blessings
TinaB
Patches4

I bought a garden sprayer and use one gallon of white vinigar, one cup of salt, and a few drops of dawn soap spray the weeds (Non toxic and really works) It is not permanent the weeds die within a day and stay gone for awhile...I spray once a week my drtiveway cracks and anywhere I dont want weeds...if you dont repeat they will come back in a week or two...but this is cheap and it doesnt kill people like round up does...I lost 2 friends to Lymphoma who where avid round up users...both families recieved a settlrment from Roundup for their lawsuit..I have one guy I know who is still suffering from it but he is still alive...xxxooo