Inhabited Garden Monday

[lucylee]

"Never write anything down that you would be embarassed or ashamed to see on the front page of the newspaper."

Oh, elly, if only I could follow that advice. But if I did, that would probably be the last y'all would see of me.
So I just keep trusting that NO ONE who reads our newspaper will ever find this little village.
In the midst of all my worrying about ddil, I even started thinking, oh my... maybe she HAS stumbled upon the village, and I've said something there that hurt her feelings. * sigh * I don't think that is the case, though.
Last night went very well, as far as I could tell, and she is just impatiently waiting for labor to begin.

(((Harriet))) I am just so sorry for all you are having to deal with lately, and now the leg pain on top of everything else. (((BIG HUGS))) Hope you feel better soon.

(((Nancy))) -- also sending (((BIG HUGS))) to you for foot pain!

BookSaver -- I am very impressed with your sewing skills! My dmom used to sew all the time, made most of mine & her dresses, but then she went to work at the bank and that sorta stopped. I never got beyond the most basic things we did in first year home-ec.

Waving to elly, Twins, OKay -- hope you and your parents have a nice day and a good report for dmom @ the doctor's office!

Waving to MT, Kathryn, & Indiana!

My PODA:
[x] walk * 3 miles * Woo hoo!
[ ] s2s
[ ] Wmart
[ ] ironing lady

There are other things that need doing, but I'm not sure they'll get done.

[Kathryn-in-Canada]

Lucylee I'm glad you keep posting here! Don't ever stop!!!

I've got the spices and other ingredients packed. That task took an hour. Oh, and I've started dinner in the crock pot so it will be waiting for us when we get home.

I'm taking a lot of spices, etc. with us - spices for dsil, spices for my dinner and steak spice for ds who will probably end up cooking steak. Sugar so we can make lemonade and homemade syrup, and flour, baking powder and vanilla for pancakes and french toast brunches. I've packed the bbq foil and a lemonade jug. Still need to pack measuring cups and spoons. I hope this works out and no-one is upset because we are eating in half the time but with the additional expense of an extra person (Not The Girlfriend will be there too) and the additional distance to the town with restaurants, we kind of need to take advantage of having a full kitchen.

[Harmony]

Hello everybody! I am taking a break by sitting here reading. Nice!

We had a lovely father's day. Played phone tag with several people trying to get ahold of DH. Still trying to connect with one. Find today that DH has a message on FB from a long-distant relative (not mile-wise but emotionally distant) and that is a nice surprise. I have not looked at message. There is a big can of worms in family relations that has threatened to take off the top and let the worms out...I hope all turns out well. Family relations, ya know.

After church, I came home & changed and gathered up our fruit platter, then we headed out to DSiL's. It was a really nice afternoon with DFiL there and DSiL's kids. Weather cooperated also. They gave us a small mulberry tree they were rooting and we planted it when we came home. I got my Rx on the way home.

Later, I went up to grocery because we forgot that earlier and got staples we were out of. Too many trips to grocery lately. I need to start remembering that better.

I've been doing another paperchase for our big project and need to run out with a tool for DH and pick up a check on the way back.

BBL

[ellyphant]

Lucy--That was mostly a note to myself not to "spill my guts" here!

Have hosed out the stinky garbage can and surprised a turkey on the way to mailbox. DPC up next...Wait a minute, what am I doing back on this computer?

[Cowinkie]

Waving Good morning to Ya'll from here.

I started on the house on Sat, but got laid down with another migraine...I think they are weather reaction types, but who knows for sure. Got part of the house done before I had to give up. Yesterday was the same. Sat. we had a huge dust storm come through and my headaches react to the barometric pressures.

Today is a weather alert because the temps will be climbing to 112* or so. Sometimes my headaches are caused by intense sunlight and I am known to go around outside wearing two pairs of sunglasses. The air index is also not good. Usually this kind of weather bums me out. After all it is usually during my summer break. But this year I don't really care because I know when the cooler weather comes along I can play outside as much as I want while others are in the classroom

So my goals for today are to finish the house and write some thank you cards. I need to run to the drugstore, but may not do that till later after dinner when it is cooler. There's no escaping this kind of heat. Even the doggies have to spend much of the day inside. They act just like kids who want to play outside but can't cause its raining. Only problem is its hard to come up with doggie games to keep them happy

Cy'all later........

[lucylee]

Lucy--That was mostly a note to myself not to "spill my guts" here!

Well, it's definitely a note I need to print in BIG letters and paste across the top of my computer screen. Except then, dh would REALLY wonder & worry about what I was putting out here on the worldwide web.

I walked, 3 miles, outdoors.
Did my daily Bible reading out on the patio before I started, which is a nice place to sit and read, but the sunlight is too bright. Can't imagine what Cowinkie is dealing with! (I always wear sunglasses outdoors, but never have needed two pairs, and never had to deal with the temps y'all get out West.)
Hope your headache goes away soon, too, Cowinkie.

I'm going to cool off a little and then s2s.

Good morning to Harmony -- hope all goes well w/Mr. Harmony & the relative!

[Kathryn-in-Canada]

Vitamin dispenser is refilled and I counted out the vitamins for the trip too.

Had some popcorn. Made arrangements to meet with the accountant tomorrow.

So I have some progress. Need to have some protein now before heading out.

[Elizabeth]

Good morning. Still at payroll with no pay. I have DD10 this whole week from Friday until Thursday morning. What am I going to feed her? How do I entertain her? Will my house survive? It is already a disaster area due to her art projects. Saturday, a friend had a party for my birthday, now I need to do some thank you notes! We also stayed there for a sleepover. Sat was a day of sleeping late, shopping, Girl Scout meeting, then the sleepover. Sunday was more sleeping late, more shopping, and art projects. DD10 made a car cup for her father for Dad's day, I cannot remember if she called him. Sunday, I also made lunches for me and DD. The newest foster cat came out of the closet to get attention. This week I have to get DD to a special reading class for her dyslexia, so I will be late to work every day!

I like the inhabited garden theme, makes it sound like I am surrounded by fairies.

Question for experienced cruisers: Should I take a pair of flip flops on the cruise? I was thinking of going from room to hot tub or pool. However, I don't want to take too much stuff or stuff I won't use. The only things I need to do now for my cruise are: pack, buy scale to weigh luggage. I'll be glad when I am on the boat and don't have to worry about the preliminaries anymore.

[lucylee]

Never write anything down that you would be embarrassed or ashamed to see on the front page of the newspaper.

This also makes me think (again) that I should destroy all my old journals. But OTOH, I told ds I kept a gratitude journal, and some of the things I had put in there, about him, and he said once that he was glad I did that.
But * sigh * I'm sure there are episodes of panicky times in there that I would NOT want to see on the front page of the newspaper.
I know, we've had this conversation before. More than once. So that's a sign I should destroy them, also.

How do famous people, writers, people like the late Ruth Bell Graham -- how do they EVER manage to keep journals without writing things they will regret?
Well... one answer is that Ruth Bell Graham was a much more intelligent person than I will ever hope to be. Her journals are probably full of amazing insights and wisdom her children and grandchildren will treasure forever. My journals are probably full of crazy episodes of panic that will make ds feel sorry for me. * sigh *



Elizabeth, I would think flip flops would be useful, but I have never been on a cruise, so my opinion is worthless, really.
(((HUGS))) for time w/dd.
I have those thoughts re: dgbaby, when the time comes. How to entertain him? I sorta think babies come prepared to let us know what they need in the way of entertainment, though. At least for a little while.

[Nancy]

Dog sitting light bulb moment some aspirin type med for arthritis could be causing doggie tummy upset just like in people! Hum --- makes one think.

We've had some rain and now more wind but the sun has come out any way.
Lunch is done.
Granny duty is nearly over as well.
I've filled water bottles.
Loaded dishes in dish washer.
Spiffed up the counters.
Cleaned off the deck table.
Sorted a pile of papers on the dining table.
Swept the laminate.
So now at least I feel like I've made some progress today that helps!
Get mail.

Up next
dump trash trash day tomorrow.