Greetings again everybody
Well, my days at work just got a bit busier. A big project with an impossible deadline has been mandated and I'm assigned to it.
Nay, hugs to you for what you witnessed. I know the sick feeling you get and have witnessed both a kitty and a puppy getting hit at different times. The feelings were the same.. yuk.
Debbie, who'd have thunk that slug poison keeps bunnies away too? Maybe the bunnies are full? The real reason is they are prolly out telling their friends to come visit or making MORE bunnies.. EEP! I *always* get eaten by mosquitos. The horrible thing is that it takes 3 days for the bumps to get big and irritable (has to do with an allergy to the bites). When I was weedeating this weekend, the sweat flies were biting me hard. Grrr. You are cleaning mini blinds? Pffft, you don't need Annie, you got it all covered (Note to self, check the dust on the miniblinds).
Annie, you are too funny about your cupboards! I have 2 golden retrievers and know about retriever hair.. it goes everywhere!! I have wood floors, so it floats along like it's alive. CongoRat Dancing at being half the woman you used to be! Of course, inside, you are more complete than you were at twice the size (did that make sense?). You have overcome obstacles and continue to grow in ways that make me proud to know you. Your pictures are AWESOME btw. Wow, just wow. *hugs*
Anne, it's good to see you here and posting. I missed ya, but it's always good to regroup. My cherries were long gone here before I could pick them. I have 2 trees that had fruit for the first time this year. Next year, I vow to spray more and cover limbs more.
Hiya Shic! A salad for breakfast.. um.. not sure if I could do that first thing after waking up. I hate veggies, but have created a truce between them and me. I know they are good for me and I'm trying more and more to make healthy choices. Stay cool there!
DMPLS, the eye doc is the next thing on the list of stuff to do. I need my contacts changed cuz it's hard to read my odometer when I'm riding my bicycle.. hehe. When it's cooler, I can ride with my glasses, but this hot weather has me sweating buckets! I wear a tie around moisture-wicking headband that helps some.
Debi, sorry to hear about the boy's family. It's always very sad. Regarding veggies....I wish I was your neighbor too! Squash is one of my most tolerated veggies and I can say I like it above most other veggies.
Julia, I want some strawberry jam too! I tried to encourage my overworked little sister to make me some, but she was stressed and couldn't get to it this year. I've been buying homemade stuff at the farmer's market this year. I love a teaspoon of it in cottage cheese.
Julee, glad you had a good trip! I can't believe the temps in CA.
Mizm, how are you today?
Catherine, I'm glad you got home safely and I'm hoping the edema is lessening. I've sent my check in for a book and am waiting! I'm also excited about your upcoming murder mystery as well. You'll probably work on Himself's compliation of speeches first, but I can still hope you'll get to work on the mystery as well. Just FYI, compliments are hard for me to take as well. I like to do stuff anonymously and take satisfaction of doing a good job. You deserve all the compliments and one day, your brain will believe that concept too!
Battle, I'm here with ya as you baby step and/or maintain balance. You were there when I was having a rough time this past winter. It's good to see you post, even if it's just a flyby to say hello!
Speaking of Flybys.. ProfHeather, I like your flyby posts too!
Hugs to all of you and my lurking peeps,
Ratkity
). Strangely, he really LOVES the mafia looking rings with Russian Demantoid (green garnet) stones. Since we are in bed, it's kind of hard to sneak off and buy one, and they seem to be on rarely anyway. Our 5 yr wedding anniversary is coming up in October and I really want to find him one. I have been searching the net, and definitely find quite a few loose demantoids, but no mens rings (he prefers mafia looking white gold). So....any ideas? I keep thinking of buying a loose gem, and then bringing it to a jeweler to make into the ring I want. Is this doable?Would I need to talk to a jeweler first? Any ideas? 
