Happy, I'm in the South Central Area of Pennsylvania near the capitol city Harrisburg. Often the fronts that cut through here also cut through Maine.

Joanne, I'm sure you upped the travel date because you're just anxious to see your daughter. I don't garden nearly the way I used to be able to but I still do most of the weeding because dh doesn't recognize one when he sees one. He has been watering the flowers though. Gardening used to be a big stress reliever for me though. The bracelet you bought sounds lovely.

Today came in hotter than they predicted by about 9 degrees so far but not nearly as humid as it has been. Must enjoy the next two days or so before the humidity comes back. We've had a great day today. Ate a leisurely breakfast on the patio(we do that almost daily), then went to a neighboring park and walked. I was faster (without trying to be) than I've been for ages and walked a teeny bit more than I had planned. Then we came home and I did ONE chore. We then set out for "adventure".

Visited a refurbished 1904 hotel about 35 minutes north that we've read of but never visited. Had a good lunch there and the owner showed us around a bit. It's in a small town just off the Appalachian Trail and is favored as a "night off the trail" by hikers. Definitely NOT your Hampton or Comfort Inn but interesting.

Then we went further up in that area and visited an old sled works converted into an antiques (and junque) place. Been meaning to get to both of these for several years and finally made it.

THEN we came back close to home and went to the movies. Saw "Road to Perdition". A little too gory for me in spots but really a pretty good movie - well done. I'm pretty critical about what few movies I do see so am glad to say I enjoyed this one.

So now we're getting ready for dinner. Cold ham, corn on the cob and sliced cucumbers. I'm probably also in a good mood because I lost 2.4 lbs since last Wed. If only everyday could be this good. Hope everybody's aches and pains go away and tomorrow is good for all of us.

Ellen

Drove all the way to Nashville today to have my breasts mashed, squeezed, bruised and tortured...waited 15 minutes...then they had to do it all over again. Don't you just hate when that happens? And I'll have to go back next Wednesday and let the Dr. mash them some more!!!!!!!

The blue stuff is really good but I think some of the over the counter stuff is probably about as good...but the blue stuff doesn't burn and doesn't smell as bad. I've used a half a jar of it...

I just got an email from a new mystery shop employer. This one is a doozy!!! If I accept (have to talk to hubby about dates) we'll get to go to a resort for 3 nights free. You know those resorts where you have to listen to a 90 minute pitch about buying property etc.? That's what this is. The company sends me a "fanny pack" with a tape recording devise inside. I tape the sales pitch and mail them the tape. For doing that, I get 4 days, 3 nights in a resort or a hotel tax free, $50 and another $85 for gas. Not a bad 90 minutes work, huh? We'll have to do it on a Thur., Fri. and Sat. so I'll have to see when hubby can take off...if he wants to! They want one done the last weeks in August, September and October. We are taking a week off not next week but the next (Aug. 5-10) to stay on the lake on a houseboat...getting that free too. The owner of the shop hubby runs owns it and he's letting us have it that week. Then we are taking another week to go to Gulf Shores, AL the first week in October. Add to that the 4 or 5 days I plan to be gone to NC in September and you have a LOT of vacation time in the next 3 months...he may not want to take another 4 days! Of course, I'm going to NC alone...

We got Paula and family all moved in. Her house is soooo pretty! She said now she doesn't want to go to work...she want's to stay home in her new house! HA

Now the work on Mom's stuff starts...I really dread all that! I have to call some insurance companies tomorrow about a couple of policies she had. I have an appointment with a lawyer at 3:30 to see if I need to file any papers, etc. She had quite a bit of money. She had sold a large 3 bedroom house when my dad died 13 years ago and bought a mobile home and put it right next to me. So...now I have to decide what to do with that! I don't know whether to rent it or sell it. If I DO rent it, I want to move it down, away from my house some. It's way to close for renters now. There's a lot of 'stuff' in it that I have to pack up, too. Just a lot to decide and a lot to do!!! Makes me tired just thinking about it all!

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I think Pennsylvania has about the same weather as MA. It is such a pretty state -especially Lancaster County. And I love all the brick houses. I'm going for a walk with my aunt today-right now it's like Sept. weather-so cool!!!We are going to stay in a cabin this weekend-some church conference that Brad loves. I hope I love it too. Meme-that's a lot of work straightening things out-sounds like some nice vacation time. We are going to upstate NY at the end of August. But I am going to work for 2 weeks first and the money will be put towards our cruise. We are going to take the cheapest room so we can stay longer on the cruise. Who cares-you are not in your room that much. Bye for now Gail

Hi gals

Sounds like you are all having a wonderful summer.

We have been a bit cooler but the humidity is 97 and it is supposed to get hot in the next day or so. What we really could use for the gardens etc, is a good rain. Droughts to the west and even tho we have had some rain, flowers are dying and not a sight of a tomato. I am watering everyday too.

Daughter and kids going to the lake for a few days. We are gettin g ready for family picnic on Sunday at Carman Manitoba. Some of my cousins, I haven't seen for 50 yrs. It sounds like it will be an interesting day.

Meme - you will likely find that things are slow moving when it comes to lawyers etc. My dad died in Feb. and we are still going to lawyers, things still not settled.

Was going to post a picture of my lilies, but it wouldn't copy and paste. How do you all get your pictures onto this site ?????

Have a good day.

Serenity

Meme, it sounds like you more than have your hands full. You'll need all that vacation time to help you get through everything. The possible job/vacation sounds like fun too.

Mima, I liked what I've seen of Maine too but mostly what I've seen was on the coast. Where are you going on your cruise?

Joanne and Happy - hope you're both feeling a bit better.

I've been battling myself tonight. Craving something practically pure sugar for the first time in a long time. Had a pretty good day, went and did water exercises then had my hair done. Only got a few other things in. I really don't get all that much done most days anymore. But the weather was very nice and I enjoyed that. I think it is supposed to rain here sometime tomorrow and wonder if that's part of what's bothering me. It's not like I'm hurting from it yet (look out tomorrow morning!) but sometimes it's like I know something's off and don't know how to deal with it. Fortunately there's no candy, no cake in the house and I don't feel like the things I have would satisfy this vague craziness anyway so maybe I'll just go to bed early.

Dh has his annual cardiologist appt tomorrow. Since he had a valve replacement in 1990, I am always relieved when we get a green light again for another year. If that's what's bothering me, a peppermint pattie wouldn't really help or change anything.

Didn't hit those weeds again today. Maybe tomorrow (in the rain = they come out easier then anyway).

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Help!!! It is so stinkin' hot here I can't stand it anymore. It just builds up and up. Feel like I am about to explode. This heat is worse than the cold. I feel like I am living in :devil:

Went to the park this afternoon. Ashley played in the wading pool and at the playground. Then tonight, we took here down to a rec. center and rented a little pedal boat. Well, that was an experience let me tell you. Both my husband's and my legs feel like jello. I will be really sorry tomorrow!!!!! I was outside most of the day and it was in the 90's. Sure loved my car, when I got in it and turned the air on:lol:

I think I am sweating off pounds - sure don't have much of an appetite the past few days.

Meme - don't you EVER stop. I used to think I was busy, when I worked, and had the kids home, but boy, I don't think I could keep up to you.

Hope you are all well.

I had a really nice day today...for a change! First, I slept late. That's a real treat for me! But...I'm back taking the neurontin so I don't really have a choice...can't get up in the mornings now! Then, I straightened up the house a little and made beds, got dressed and did my nails. Hubby came home early and we went to see the lawyer...got a nice surprise there! I have a sizable inheritance with absolutely NO taxes, etc. and no papers to file! Mom had her CD, a savings and checking account and her trailer PLUS 2 bonds I was holding for her in my name. Everything she had was in both our names and since I have no siblings it is all mine, uncontested, tax free...over $70,000 after funeral expenses! Then, I stopped on the way home at a huge furniture warehouse and bought a new burnished oak diningroom table and 8 chairs. I'd been meaning to get a bigger table forever but just never got around to it...when everyone was here after the funeral I told hubby wish I had gotten that table! Well...I finally did it today. It is soooo pretty. Now, with my 4 bar stools, I can seat everyone...us, all the kids and my in-laws...for BD dinners, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Then, we went to Logans Steak House for dinner...a free dinner I might add! I had 2 meal vouchers and 3 appetizer and/or dessert vouchers that were sent to me for doing a mystery shop there. We had $46 worth of food...FREE! Whew...we were stuffed! And we didn't even use one of the appetizer/dessert vouchers. We got one appetizer, our steaks, potatoes and salads and split a piece of cheese cake. I may not eat again for a couple of days! Oh...I forgot...I have to go to a picnic/grill-out at a friend's house tomorrow night! GROAN!!!

Anyway...I'm still full...but it was a great day! One of those days you just don't want to end! Hubby has been sooooo great lately!

It is still really hot here...I kind of dread that grill-out tomorrow night. It isn't until 6 but it is still really hot at 6! Saturday I'm going to go through Mom's papers. I need to get a death certificate for my Dad...I'm hoping she had an extra one left! Can you believe she never did change her life insurance policy after my Dad died and it stills says it is payable to him...13 years later! I talked to the lawyer about renting out the trailer and he is going to draw me up a contract that specifies no alcholic beverages on property, no pets inside, no junk cars, etc. He says I can specify anything I want in a contract since it is a private dwelling and not a public apartment building or something. I make the rules and if the person wants to live there they can sign it...if not they can find somewhere else. He also said since it is a private dwelling I can refuse anyone I want for any reason I want! That has made me feel a lot better about renting!!!

Keep cool and have a good weekend!

Meme..you deserve every penny of it! Enjoy your new dining room set! Be careful about renters, we have had nothing but trouble with most of the ones that live upstairs in my sons house. They do not live up to the contract Young college kids and they do not pay unless you get an adult to cosign with a decsent job. They smoke when they aren't supposed to and they have pets when it says none.

Happy hope you can cool off!

Where is Baby ally????????

Hi..Ellen, Joanne and Mima and roundwoman...........

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Candice- I made your Blueberry muffins yesterday. So far I have only had one and half. My hubby has gone through abour 8. Gave my son 3. I told hin they were low in cal.He almost didn't take them. He normally won't eat anything F/F or low fat. This guy is fighting the battle too!
Anagram..I took a allergy med. I think that might be my problem. It did help the headache. I will try to do my exercises today and I don't have to look far to find something else to keep me busy.
Meme..I guess you did luck out.I guess sometimes all the bad times can be made better in the end. I don't think I could put up with renters. Like Candice says they will tell you anything and then do as they please. Sometimes it is a pain trying to get rid of them.
Mima.. I have some friends who took one of those trips to Alaska and loved it. But said they would never do it again. I hope you enjoy yours.
Happy. It is really hot here. We stay inside a lot. I get a really cooped up feeling after awhile and have to get out somewhere. We have a lot of people down here from Canada during the winter. Some decide to stay year round..
There was a heck of a storm come through last evening. The rain was nice. Only lasted about an hour.
Hello Ally, Serenity..Bye....Joanne

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Cruising down the Mississippi to New Orleans-going to Natchez, etc. Meme. Yes you do deserve it all. My sister-in-law is an only child and her dad is generous but she is so devoted to him!!!!My mom used to threaten me with her will because she didn't like me getting married again-said his kids were going to get it all from me-he died and I got it all and when she died there was nothing left because she went into a nursing home..Soi much for inheritances. Brad and I have worked it out nicely!!!!there is something wrong with my toe-from my sneakers-hope it goes away soon. Going away this afternoon-still packing leisurely. I send my pictures to Meme because I never can copy and paste. She is a computer genius. So is Anne!!And probably everyone but me. See you Mon. Gail

Hi Gals

Sounds like you are all doing good.

It is hot here was 39 in my back yard at 11 a.m. Don't know what it went up too but HOT.

The mosquitoes are terrible - city spraying every nite - and doing larveciding program.

They believe that there are now humans here with the virus. Just waiting for confirmation.

We are trying to stay indoors and keeping the dogs in. I will be so happy when all this is over.

The have brought a herd of bison to Manitoba from a drought area in Alberta. more than 200 head.

I guess we Canadians will have to buy meat now before the prices go up. There is not enough foor to winter the cattle in Alta.
They are also shipping them here as that is apparently easier than shipping hay to them.

Drinking enough water to float away - but ate a cinnamon bun this morning while out. It was organic - wish that would down the points lol.

Hope you all have a good weekend.

Serenity

Hi Guy!!!! I haven't been in the computer room all week. Hello newbies Anagram and roundwoman. Am I still the youngest????
Happy.......Blue Stuff is good for sore muscles in a particular spot, did wonders on my corns on my toes, and helps with headaces although it stinks. But Meme is probably right...the active ingredients are MSM and aloe vera. Lots of other lotions have it in them too.
This week I ordered digestive enzymes and Immune Pro from iherb.com. I read so much about toxins etc, and feel that I just need to clean something out of my system. So the theories behind that made sense to me and I am going to give it a try. I go on vacation next week, but when I come back I will give it a try and let you know.
Only scanned your last weeks worth of stuff...so I am probably missing something good. No is pregnant or anything, right???:lol:

Ally, you're still the baby as far as I'm concerned. I'm more in competition to be the oldest.

Mima, the cruise sounds great. Hope you enjoy. I loved New Orleans. Computer genius - not I. I can barely send e-mail (but learn a little more all the time). Depend on ds for lots of help with the hardware, etc.

Meme - sounds like you had a long overdue day when things went well. How was the cookout. And enjoy the new dining furniture.

Happy - we were cool here yesterday (like a high of 71). I did damage to some weeds but they're way ahead of me.

Joanne - What did you do this weekend instead of visit dd?

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy our cooler weather because I've been having a minor flare. Not totally miserable, just not too peppy, hurting all over, half a headache. Grrrr! But managed to get a walk in yesterday and again today. Dh got flying colors from the cardiologist so I sure feel better about that. DD called this morning, said they didn't leave for vacation today as planned because dgd woke up feverish, throwing up and complaining of stomach pains. Haven't heard since how they made out at drs. Hope they get to go tomorrow or Monday to get some benefit because they won't get their money back, I'm sure.

Well, our heat comes back tomorrow:dizzy: It wasn't overly hot today but muggy all day. Ate two meals out today - lunch was very diet/nutrition correct; supper wasn't. Not HORRIBLY BAD if you count potato chips as a veggie:s:

Gee, I didn't mean to write a novel.

Novels are OK. Candice really likes them....ha ha.
Sorry for the spelling errors, still haven't got my keyboard unstuck. Tried to give that responsibility to my son who is on here all nite instant messaging some girl in S. Carolina.
Going to Hershey PA tomorrow thru Thurs. So don't look for me til then!!! Have a nice week all.

Hope you enjoy your trip to our lovely Central Penn Area. Hershey is about a half hour from me. Be sure to hit the outlets there. A nice small restaurant (owned by my neighbor) is Fennici's Ristorante on the main drag through town - Chocolate Avenue.

Going to be hot - in the 90s all week but with the humidity breaking a bit by Tuesday. The smell of chocolate is a bit more intense when it's humid - temptation! Is this your first trip there?