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What are some ta das we can knock out today and be done, done, and done? Focus on what we can make happen, plan and execute, and let's share those ta da successes!

Go, go, go!

Ta da! Garbage to the street - dh hadn't done it and he's still out after his workout earlier. And I checked on my hydrangea at the side of the house and clipped a few little blooms to put beside my sink. I love it when I have white hydrangeas blooming.

I need to throw on clothes and walk ddog before it gets any hotter here. We're going for high of 96, which will be "feels like" well over 100 with our humidity. So that's next.

And....later: Got in three laps with ddog, talked to a couple of neighbors along the way. Already feels like 93 degrees.

Dog is fed, laundry is going. I have nothing on my schedule today and tomorrow, and only the cleaning lady and my workout on Thursday. Nothing on Friday. I know dh is going to try to fill the calendar, he's going to need some socialization.

Good morning

I've enjoyed being outside several times this morning. The fresh air and sunshine are like a magnet pulling me back outside for >>>>insert any reason<<<<,

A lifelong VDFriend came and sat outside with DH this morning. I so appreciate DH having someone to talk about shared memories from decades ago. Those memories are clearest for DH and he thrives when he talks about the details of life then.

Project of the day continues with decluttering in the shed. I want to think that it is half done, but reality says that might be too optimistic. All I know is that if I don't quit & keep working on it then eventually it will be done. I am thinking of this project as a gift to my kids/grandkids so someday in the future they don't have to deal with all this stuff. Bonus is that "I" will get to enjoy having a decluttered and organized shed. Making dreams come true is my goal.

Food prep of the day = Pancake/sausage/egg/cheese stacks. Bacon cheeseburgers cooked in the smash burgers way. I'll caramelize some onions to put on some of them, but the teenagers beg to not put onions on theirs. Spaghetti noodles with sauce.

Hi!

Water delivery has come and gone. PSW has also come and gone. I have gone to 2 stores but now I need to go back out to the same parking lot as my first stop this morning. I Need to buy some cornbread for tomorrow. Dh would like a burger from Wendy's for lunch, so I will grab that on the way home.

I have been an excellent mood when I first got up ...
Got trash out to the street.
journals & planning happened
I forgot to dust my bedroom yesterday so did that this morning.
We walked.

Then my mood tanked. More on that in J & C.

I need to do a walk about in the basement.
Also I have the duster by the steps to take with me and I can dust walls in one room at a time
even if it takes all week!

I went and got the cornbread.

Menu for tomorrow (so far)
BBQ ribs
BBQ chicken quarters
Cornbread
Coleslaw
Potato salad
Bean salad (maybe)
Pasta salad (maybe)
Watermelon

I've mowed 4 times this morning in small segments of time. I don't want to get overheated so I mow for 5-10 minutes and then stop. I'm spending time outside & making progress on the yard without danger. It is a good combination for me.

My shoes are becoming yucky looking because I don't change shoes when I mow. So I ordered shoes & inserts to have on hand when I am going someplace that I prefer not to wear grass-stained shoes. Most importantly to me is having shoes with good support so my feet are not hurting.

The prepared food was a hit and complements received for my efforts. I didn't eat any of it because I eat different food than the family. I wish i could eat those foods because it smelled and looked wonderful ......but my body insist on being different. I am learning to be content with what I can eat. it's a process.

(((Mystery))) WHY do dormers cause such problems??? You'd think builders would have come up with some solution for this by now!

TA-DA -- I have done all my morning routine * before noon!
-- then ran some errands: church, post office, drug store, utility office (to drop off gas bill)
-- talked to dmom
-- talked to mechanic (He says I am the next vehicle, and he will call me back later this afternoon.)
Just noticed that the ac filters need cleaning. Rather than go to the car wash, I think I will just try doing them with my hose with the strongest power nozzle.

Gas bill (natural gas for heat) was only the $13 minimum charge this time. I dread seeing the electric/ac bill. This air has not cut off in a while. It is set on 73, but I know when I start vacuuming the house, I'll be glad I set it that high. Last night, I had it on 72.

That menu sure does sound good, Cathy!

Twins, I have two hydrangeas and they have never bloomed. They are very full and healthy looking with beautiful green leaves, but no blooms. One is about 8 years old and the other is 2 years old. Any suggestions?

Happy Canada Day to you too, AFlyer!