It's a pretty 'deck' morning today - coffee, fountain, fur kids, and thou(s). And this morning, birthday presents. I got Bill a pair of 8# weights, about 10 hardback suspense novels from the Goodwill to keep him occupied when down in Texas this winter, a heavy duty staple gun, and fabric case I made a few months ago for his set of tools that all go on one handle - kind of like screwdrivers. He seemed happy with everything - especially with the case I made! Tonite we're going to friends (Doyle & Susie) for pizza and apple pudding cake.
Thank you all for your sweet and comforting thoughts about Albert. I will always miss him - still can't believe he is gone - but life is life. And he had a really rough few years, especially the last two months. I'm happy he's finally free.
CAROL - you made me smile - you had a Zoom meeting on how to run a Zoom meeting. I'm sure there's more to it than that but it seemed ironic to me.
BECCA - I forgot zinnias! Mom grew those, too. So colorful! You would love the Pike Place Market in Seattle - One you get by those folks that toss the fish, it's almost like walking through a tunnel of the most beautiful, brilliant flowers you've ever seen. The vendors make up wonderful, very generous, bouquets, for $10. And the bouquets last about 2 full weeks.
JANA - Oh, I love glads, too! I think my bulbs are too old - no flowers this year. But they are so pretty. Those cookies sound like a recipe I have for "butterscotchies". They have oatmeal in them. ACtually, mine are more like oatmeal cookies than C.C. But almost all cookies are good! (except ginger, but don't tell Becca I said that. )
IRISH - I remember when you lost your Albert - your sis's hubby, right? Was a rough year for your family. I didn't know he was also an Albert. I hope Carrie finds just the right dog for their family. Sorry that one didn't work out, but Lena is too precious to risk.
IZZY - glad you had a quiet weekend. Have you gone into the egg business? Do you have any goats left?
TINA - you had a nice day with Kevin and fam!
LORI - thank you. Hope your day goes well - doing any shop hopping?
Thank you again to all of you for your loving condolences. They mean so much to me and to my brother's family.
Tonite we'll be feasting on pizza at our friends. I'm going to make an apple pudding cake to take along. It's a new recipe I found in the current Taste of Home magazine. Bill thought it sounded tasty. It's cooked in the crockpot so I hope it turns out OK. I may make a second dessert "just in case".
How's things going in your kitchen?
