Good morning ladies! We had an evening and night of it last night. Our programmable thermostat kept shutting off the ac last night. We didn't notice it until around 5 pm and Jack fooled with it and got it back on, but then I woke up at 11:30 and it was stifling in the house and it had shut off again and the thermostat had itself set at 85 so I lowered it again and then when I got up at 4:30 it was off again. Jack is going to have to fool with it and find out what is going on with it. I hate the stupid thing and wish we had just bought a plain ole thermostat when we bought the thing several years ago. It does say "reset" on it with a littl hole beneath the word so I am wondering if you can just reset the whole unit if you stick something through the little hole. We need to go through our warranty folder and find the booklet for the thing I guess. I even took out the batteries and reinserted them last night hoping it would reset everything, but obviously it didn't.

Jean: Boy, what we would give for your weather right now. Exactly when are you guys going to MN? I know it is not in the too distant future. Seems like the north has cooler weather this year and we have much hotter weather than usual. We usually don't get into the 90's until at least July. Poor Fortune is feeling the heat too. He is always wanting to go outside and sniff around on the deck, but it is so hot out there he comes back in just panting. I try and keep his water bowl with ice in it so it is nice and cool for him and having him lay in front of the fan.

Maggie: I can honestly say neatness is not one of Jack's virtues, but after all these years of marriage I do have him "trained up" a bit. He is bad about not putting things back when he uses them though like tools and such. Ahh well, I have my faults too, isn't that right? lol

I have to go to the Ford dealership this morning and have something done to the Mariner. We got this letter saying because of a possible issue they need me to bring it in so they can reprogram the powertrain control module. So, Jack made an appt for me this morning at 8 and I have to be there by 7:30, yawn so have to scurry around this morning and shower and dress and get out of here by around 7 or so. I hate having to go places early in the morning.

Well, I hear Jack is up so I am going to get out of here and take my meds and make some breakfast. Have a great day all! Faye

Good Morning, Flowers! Another cool cloudy day in my neighborhood, but it's not raining nor is the wind blowing . . . yet. I need to work on my "to do" list today. I really should repot a couple of plants that have been rooting in water. Ernie tends to stick a paw in the water from time to time, and I'm afraid he might dump them while we are gone.

Maggie -- You will have enough charms you could have two bracelets . . . one for each arm! What new charms did you order?

"Gma" -- Our neighbor has one of 'those' thermostats and we would check their house during the winter months when they would be in Texas. We made several phone calls back and forth when it wouldn't work properly and they finally had to replace it. We are leaving for MN on Saturday and be back home the following Saturday. I just got a recall notice on my car -- something to do with the heated windshield washer that Bob thought they fixed the last time the oil was changed. He's going to call this morning and double check. I don't think I ever used the heat part nor has he.

Susan -- Are you working today?

I need to get busy and cross a few more things off my list. Have a terrific Tuesday and remember to !

Jean -- and in Iowa!

Good evening, ladies! Not so hot today - just 80s but humid.

We spent from 10-4 yesterday with our applique group. What fun!

Today was my 5-hour appointment for the drug trial. Tomorrow is the last day. I'd certainly sign up for another trial if they get one I can qualify for.

Faye, bummer on the thermostat. I love my programmable one. The last regular one we had kept resetting itself when it was wearing out. I hope you were stuck at the Ford dealer for hours.

Jean, I didn't work today because of my long MD appointment. I'll work tomorrow instead. I could use a little cooler weather. We had rain during the night again so at least everything is not drying up.

Maggie, you're going to have to carry your arm in a sling if you add very many more charms! It such a special thing to do for yourself.

Have a good evening!

Maggie -- It's neat that you have found charms to remind you of each step along your road to a thinner you. I hope your headache is gone and there are no more! Ernie really prefers to drink from the kitchen faucet -- I wish I could get him trained to turn it off when he's finished.

Susan -- Will you find out any results as to how you compare with others in the drug trial? It would be nice if you could get the wonder drug to make you breathe easier. The sun came out late this afternoon and the wind blew. Bob mowed when he got home because we are supposed to have rain tomorrow and he was afraid to let the lawn go any longer.

Enjoy your evening, Flowers!

Good morning gals! It is already 80 here and supposed to be mid 90's again today and the rest of the week. It would be nice to have a little break but looks like it is going to be very hot all summer long.

Susan: I got the giggles because you said, "I hope you were stuck at the Ford dealer for hours." Actually, I was only there an hour. I figured out what was going on with the thermostat and finally fixed it. It has 4 programs and I had to reset each one's temperature then reset the temperature and set the "hold." It is now working as well as it can for its size. We need to buy a new one, but frankly we can't afford it so we will just have to muddle along.

Maggie: You have cute charms and it is a great idea for weight loss or anything else you want to accomplish in your life. Have you been tested to make sure you haven't had any tiny strokes? I know you know your symptoms and all with the migraines, but they can mimic mini strokes. I hope you get to feeling better. Nothing worse than feeling out of control of one's own body.

Jean: If I ever potted a plant I would probably kill it. Several years ago Kelly bought me a cute gardening set for Mother's Day but I definitely don't have a green thumb. I think I "overlove" my plants so I gave up even trying to have them. I did plant 3 azaleas in Va when we lived in base housing and they would bloom every year, but it was the only thing I ever kept alive! lol

Today is a quiet day and I hope to finish T's sock. I have been having sore hands and fingers which usually means I have been knitting too much, but I have to get it done so I can finish the doctor's socks. I would be sad if I couldn't give her something before she left.

Jack and I watch the oil spill closely as we are planning on going to Panama City Beach the end of Sept around my birthday. We hope it doesn't spread that far east but who know. I look at different sites and each one looks different than the other one. I think the best one is a Florida vacation site that you can click on the icon of a beach and it gives you current information. We will just have to wait and see. The hotel we are going to stay at has 3 outdoor and 1 indoor pool so swimming is a question.

Well gals, I need to go. You all have a good day! Faye

Good Morning, Flowers! It's a beautiful morning in my corner of the world -- sunshine and no wind for a nice change. I'm off to get my nails done and a pedicure shortly. Then I will work on getting my house ready for the cat sitter, and getting my stuff together for MN.

"Gma" -- I have all kinds of plants but wouldn't say I have a green thumb -- just a little bit of luck! I don't water on a schedule so sometimes they get pretty droopy before I notice. I have visions of prices going sky high as a result of the oil spill; I hope I'm wrong!

I'm off! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Jean -- from Iowa!

Good afternoon, ladies! Not so hot today - 89 but humid. This is not going to be a good summer.

I have quilting bee tonight so fun evening.

Jean, I won't know how anyone else did with the drug trial. Being a double blind study, only Novartis knows who got the placebo and who got the real medication.

Faye, I'm glad you got your thermostat working. The darn things always go out at the worst possible time. I still have the dish garden you sent when Stan passed away. It's the only thing I haven't killed. I either water too much or not enough.

Have a good evening.