Thursday, fOURTH OF JULY!!
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 6:08 am
Happy Fourth of July, Everyone! What a blessing that we are able to live in the greatest country on earth! May God continue to bless us all!
Today our friends, Doyle & Susie are coming over about 4pm We'll sit on the deck, have a little wine, some pasta and watermelon, and ice cream for dessert. They'll go home about 6:30 and then the we'll have a campfire outside. They like campfires but due to back and joint problems they can't handle sitting in lawn chairs any more so we'll have the fire later in the evening with the kids. So that's our plan to celebrate.
LYN - I'm glad this newest problem you've encountered was resolved so easily. Have you gotten out to fish at all yet? Seems there's been one thing after another to prevent you! What will you do for July 4? I suppose it's not the big deal it is in the USA.
LORI - Missoula in winter is pretty cold. Snow comes and goes, and we've been there when the temp was zero but wind chill took it to 10-below. But that was a cold snap, not all season long. Your niece may have a lot of free time in winter.
I hope your boys do OK with the sounds of fireworks. They really bother Scottie. But New Year's Eve in Texas is worse for him than July 4th here.
CHRISS - Happy Elliott Day! It's been a long time since you've seen him. He must be closing in on 10 months by now. I hope you have a wonderful day with your family! Be safe on the roads. Sorry to hear you weren't too happy with your cardiac report. Let's get that figured out ASAP so you can get on with life.
VAL - even I agree it's probably a bit too soon to start actual packing for your trip but you are right - it's never too early to start lists! I love lists! I will say, when I pack - even the trailer - I try to make myself take out at least a third of what I've packed before we actually leave. I ALWAYS overpack! Probably because I start so early!
JANA - Scottie would not like to be in Utah on Fourth of July! He would be in our laps! But the show you can see right from your own deck must be spectacular! Any news on the new kitty(s) front?? Are we looking for a specific kind of kitty? Color? girl? boy? When I was at the dentist, I thought of you who also got dental work delayed because of high BP. How is your BP now? And I know your appt is coming up soon. How many implants will you be getting? I have 2. Chickie has 10. We both love ours! And the hard part was done under anesthesia!
MARY Q - Tell us again what day you are leaving. Judy is leaving tomorrow for a week. (I think). Will both of you be gone at the same time??
I'll miss you both!! Did you find any Christmas fabric you like? Did you make any pencil cases yesterday? I know when you get home you will love seeing a stack of those cases already finished!
LOIS - glad to hear a good report on your hubby. How did his appts go yesterday? And what are you doing today for the holiday? Has Sandy started her Snowman yet?
JUDI - are you ready for your trip - leaving tomorrow? But the big party at your sister's is today, right? Have a great time and enjoy all the fam!
Yesterday was a good day. I almost finished the big central block for Amara's baby clothes quilt. There must be a better name for it - "Amara's baby clothes quilt" is so cumbersome to say (and type!). Maybe "ABC quilt"? But anyway - it's not quite as wonderful as I was envisioning it, but it is what it is and it's nearly done. I think I'll have time to finish it today (the block, not the quilt). I was looking in the mirror yesterday morning to check out my cut tongue and was a little shocked to see my tongue was black on one side all the way from the tip to the back of my throat! It looked like I'd been snacking on charcoal! I never realized tongues can bruise. It's still sore but getting better. The tooth is fine but the tongue will have me eating soft food for a few more days. My chicken rice soup yesterday turned out delicious if I do say so myself. Our owls have been putting on quite the performances each evening as we sit on our deck. They are pretty talkative and very social! They are all young, half-grown, I think.
I'm going to be making pasta tonite for supper. I know July 4th should traditionally be BBQ, but we're having a big BBQ on July 11 when our Oregon friends are here. So we're keeping it simple today.
I hope everyone has a joyous day, celebrating the 250th birthday of this great land!
BTW, I posted a photo of my LOTR placemats. I'm happy with how they turned out. Now to design a table runner to go with that uses the amount and shapes of my LOTR scraps. Still scratching my head on that one.
mary z
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Today our friends, Doyle & Susie are coming over about 4pm We'll sit on the deck, have a little wine, some pasta and watermelon, and ice cream for dessert. They'll go home about 6:30 and then the we'll have a campfire outside. They like campfires but due to back and joint problems they can't handle sitting in lawn chairs any more so we'll have the fire later in the evening with the kids. So that's our plan to celebrate.
LYN - I'm glad this newest problem you've encountered was resolved so easily. Have you gotten out to fish at all yet? Seems there's been one thing after another to prevent you! What will you do for July 4? I suppose it's not the big deal it is in the USA.
LORI - Missoula in winter is pretty cold. Snow comes and goes, and we've been there when the temp was zero but wind chill took it to 10-below. But that was a cold snap, not all season long. Your niece may have a lot of free time in winter.
I hope your boys do OK with the sounds of fireworks. They really bother Scottie. But New Year's Eve in Texas is worse for him than July 4th here.CHRISS - Happy Elliott Day! It's been a long time since you've seen him. He must be closing in on 10 months by now. I hope you have a wonderful day with your family! Be safe on the roads. Sorry to hear you weren't too happy with your cardiac report. Let's get that figured out ASAP so you can get on with life.
VAL - even I agree it's probably a bit too soon to start actual packing for your trip but you are right - it's never too early to start lists! I love lists! I will say, when I pack - even the trailer - I try to make myself take out at least a third of what I've packed before we actually leave. I ALWAYS overpack! Probably because I start so early!
JANA - Scottie would not like to be in Utah on Fourth of July! He would be in our laps! But the show you can see right from your own deck must be spectacular! Any news on the new kitty(s) front?? Are we looking for a specific kind of kitty? Color? girl? boy? When I was at the dentist, I thought of you who also got dental work delayed because of high BP. How is your BP now? And I know your appt is coming up soon. How many implants will you be getting? I have 2. Chickie has 10. We both love ours! And the hard part was done under anesthesia!
MARY Q - Tell us again what day you are leaving. Judy is leaving tomorrow for a week. (I think). Will both of you be gone at the same time??
I'll miss you both!! Did you find any Christmas fabric you like? Did you make any pencil cases yesterday? I know when you get home you will love seeing a stack of those cases already finished!LOIS - glad to hear a good report on your hubby. How did his appts go yesterday? And what are you doing today for the holiday? Has Sandy started her Snowman yet?
JUDI - are you ready for your trip - leaving tomorrow? But the big party at your sister's is today, right? Have a great time and enjoy all the fam!
Yesterday was a good day. I almost finished the big central block for Amara's baby clothes quilt. There must be a better name for it - "Amara's baby clothes quilt" is so cumbersome to say (and type!). Maybe "ABC quilt"? But anyway - it's not quite as wonderful as I was envisioning it, but it is what it is and it's nearly done. I think I'll have time to finish it today (the block, not the quilt). I was looking in the mirror yesterday morning to check out my cut tongue and was a little shocked to see my tongue was black on one side all the way from the tip to the back of my throat! It looked like I'd been snacking on charcoal! I never realized tongues can bruise. It's still sore but getting better. The tooth is fine but the tongue will have me eating soft food for a few more days. My chicken rice soup yesterday turned out delicious if I do say so myself. Our owls have been putting on quite the performances each evening as we sit on our deck. They are pretty talkative and very social! They are all young, half-grown, I think.
I'm going to be making pasta tonite for supper. I know July 4th should traditionally be BBQ, but we're having a big BBQ on July 11 when our Oregon friends are here. So we're keeping it simple today.
I hope everyone has a joyous day, celebrating the 250th birthday of this great land!
BTW, I posted a photo of my LOTR placemats. I'm happy with how they turned out. Now to design a table runner to go with that uses the amount and shapes of my LOTR scraps. Still scratching my head on that one.
mary z
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