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Good morning!

Another pretty morning here! Overcast and cool, but the birds seem happy!

I am slowly working my way down our standard "things-do-do-before-leaving-on-a-trip" chore list. Today will be change the sheets, sweep, master bath. We will be hitting the road Friday morning. Our first two nights will be spent on BLM land (a big bar on the Oregon side of the Columbia River), then on to La Grande, Oregon where we'll park for two more nights at friends' house (she who had double lung transplant 5 years ago if you remember that), then next Tuesday into town to the RV park for 5 nights at our Rally.

Activities there are seminars on caring for your rig, Bingo, White Elephant, wine-tasting night, potlucks, campfires, happy hours, factory tours, sewing/crafting, nature hike, ATV rides, all the newest Arctic Fox RV's to tour (they bring them over from the factory), and catching up with old and new friends. This will be our 13th year going. On the way home next week we might camp along a river up in the Cascades for one or two nights but should be back by June 26th-ish. And yes, I'm taking ALL my fabric with me - just to keep it safe from marauding bands of quilters!

IRISH- welcome home!! So glad you had such a nice time! Will the boys be going to the same college in NC? Is Stephan also studying engineering? Every time the rerun of Big Bang Theory rolls around and the gang is building a robot and entering it into competition, I think of your Nick! We knew a couple once who had a very fluffy white cat. Because of the heat (they lived in Walla Walla, WA) they shaved her every summer. They didn't realize that animals' coats are their insulation against heat as well as cold. The cat got badly sunburned! How are you feeling now? Are you still having to use a cane?

BECCA - I'm so sorry about your DH's diagnosis? But there are some prosate cancers that are so slow moving, they aren't even treated. My uncle's was that way. And he died at 90 - of other causes. So I'm going to think positive thoughts and send them all your way! Is he looking forward to the big crowd celebrating Father's Day?

JANA - such wonderful lessons you teach your girls! Thank you's are, sadly, a diminishing art. Though I will say, last year we gave a gift to Bill's nephew at his wedding and we received TWO thank yous! On from the bride and one from the groom. I think they must have divided up the list and somehow our name got on both lists. Of course, this couple were in their 40's, old enough to still adhere to proper etiquette.

CHICKIE - glad you took a day off from the pollen. Would it help, do you think, if while outside weeding, you wore a surgical mask? It would cut down on what you inhale. It works for smog and volcano ash . . Some people here do it when pollen count is high. Your Tinkerbell is an awesome mix, whatever she is! She is a princess among hooligans!

VELDA - It seems you've had either bitter cold, flooding rains, or frying heat since you've been back from TX. Hoping you get some nice, sit outside and relax weather soon!

TINA - how is mom doing? and Dad? How about Maria and baby? And you?? So much going on in your world!

Supper tonite - I have a meatloaf in the freezer and potatoes bake. And lots of salad makings. We have two suppers before we leave so whatever I make, leftovers would be good and this will provide them.

Have you devised your plan yet for tonite?

LINDA - I hope you are having a very nice visit with all your family and friends, and enjoying purrfect weather! and eating some spectacular suppers!

Good morning! We had a fun dinner last night with DGS and DGDIL. We were all laughing. DGS is so much like his grandpa. And, topping it off—leftovers for dinner tonight… just need to add salad.

I’ve been outside watering. Looks like it could rain, but I’m not betting on it. The calves are starting to really eat feed, so before long they may go to the pasture. Last evening when we returned from dinner, the yard calves had their heads through the fence getting acquainted with their mirror images on the other side of the fence. It was really cute to see.

My hostas and rest of the flowers will be relieved when the hoodlums go to the pasture!

I don’t know if I could stand a surgical mask or not… doctors have someone to wipe their brows. My mask would be a sodden mess in about 5 minutes, and I for sure couldn’t breathe.

This is short today. I’m headed for my sewing room. I want to fuse my Canada Sues to the background and then work on Mom’s quilt. I hope to get it sandwiched and maybe started quilting on it today. Of course, all plans are subject to be changed…

Steak, baked potatoes, salad, broccoli, cobbler… that’s what’s for dinner here tonight. If I’m lucky, I can stretch them for another night…

Bon appétit!

Good morning!

My girls have come and gone. That hour goes by quickly. Good lesson on thank you's and they made a batch of caramel popcorn. I printed out recipes for them to take as well as the popcorn. Perry got lots of love and attention from my girls. Purred his fool head off!

Ethan is here as well. He hung out with Grandpa.

It is my class on Ruby this afternoon. I will take my Poppy Quilt top in for show and tell. I get 25% off one item for sharing something I sewed. The top is still waiting to be quilted.

Dinner - the car knows the way to a stop on the way home - there's chicken, Chinese, Mexican, and even 5 Guys - hamburgers. Our soup was really good last night too.

Mary - have a great time at the rally - you will be the envy of the other owners with your new rig. Matt and crew are heading out tomorrow for the weekend too.

Chickie - what, shortly no more calf escapades? What will you do! LOL

Must get my kitchen back in order -

Enjoy,
Jana

Hello everyone,Hot Hot here today ,89.
Been a busy morning.BF I used to walk with came over for our walk,then visited.I did get my bathrooms all cleaned before they got here.Made lunch.Did laundry ,all put away.This heat zaps me.

Maryz We have Know for years he had PCancer.We aren't concerned only if it goes to other parts.We don't get alarmed over it bec we know it doesn't kill you unless it goes to bones or kidneys.DH isn't concerned & neither am I.Its just one of his many things he has.Most people would have had treatment long ago due to his h Number.
My DB had his removed & chemo & his wasn't nothing like DHs .So did his cousin.Depends on the Dr.He has a very conservative Dr which I like.
We are both concerned about the number on Sunday but you can't say don't all come at one time.I don't like the place we have to eat bec of seating but our regular one isn't open on Sunday.It has a private room for us.Oh well it will allwork out.

Jana It's wonderful the group of girls & the lessons on life you taught them.Will be skills for life.I just got a thank you from Avery(1 yr old) today for her Birthday presents.Of course Mom wrote it.My 2 DGDs thank you many times over.I have some DGDILs that never got the lesson.If you catch what I mean.Just a couple.Most are great.All in the raising.

Chickie Sure Glad those pets are going to greener pastures & willlet your flowers & hostas grow.I have worn a mask a lot in my lifetime outside.It does make you sweat & it's a pain but better than the ill affects.

Irish Western Carolina is over the Mtns from us.Lots here go over there.My DGD & DGS both went then transferred.I attended their stalilite College here for my renewal of teaching certificate.Best wishes to him.Hope Terry can get his house ready for Market.

We are having the pintos I cooked with cornbread and onions.Ice cream with cookies for later.

Good late afternoon from warm, sunny, purrrfect SW. Pa....We did have some rain, heavy wind and lots of rain last evening...Even lost power for awhile and then Comcast was out for hours....Isn't it strange, I hardly ever watch TV but when it's out, that's when I kept turning it on...Weird, I know....But, all is running this morning and of course I had to watch some of the Penguin Victory parade...What a great bunch of guys.....

Here I am going on and on and really can't stay.....In last night's storm, a small branch blew down up in the yard so Nick took care of that...I think he was disappointed it's wasn't bigger and didn't take longer with the power saw....Right now, he's cleaning my car and his, getting ready to leave in the morning....

Mary, I didn't realize or maybe I just didn't pay attention, about your traveling plans...How long will you be gone this time and is someone watching the house???lol.....My aches are slowly getting better and I've kind of given up the cane...I do still use the "sexy" brace when I think I'm going to be walking a lot...But, you know, I was just outside looking up at the roof and thinking, darn, Nicky is leaving and someone should be cleaning out those gutters....This morning, I had him flipping mattresses and putting summer bed skirts on the beds...Would love to keep him all summer but I know he misses his friends and needs to get back to work....Both he and Stephan will be at the same school, Western Carolina, near Ashville and both are/will be studying engineering...Not sure what kind for Stephan but Nick did say, he's going for electrical....I'm so darn proud of these boys!

Chickie, sounds like the "kids" are growing up and will soon be with the big kids..You must be so proud, seeing how they've come along...Just like raising your kids, right?

Becca, been thinking of you, hoping you and DH are having a good day....

Jana, I really do agree about you teaching the girls a very good lesson...These days, most people seem to think a message on FaceBook is good enough as a thank you...I like the good old fashion card with a personal note....

Well, best get moving...I did tell Nick, we had to stop at the cemetery and visit with Chris...This would have been his 60th birthday and I do have some red/white and blue flowers for him....Still can't believe he's gone...I don't think I'll ever get over him leaving us....

As for dinner, it could be leftovers...We had a big dinner, swiss steak and the works last night and I don't think Nick would turn it down tonight....He loves his mashed potatoes, just like his PaPap....If now leftovers, you know my car, so it's hard to tell where we'll end up....

You all have a great day...

Happy eating..................