Good Afternoon! The sun has been in and out all day; with the wind it looks warmer than it feels. We made a quick trip up to the cabin -- ice is still on the lake although there is some open water around the shoreline. It's still "quiet" up there and no signs of shops or restaurants opening any time soon. Another month will make a big difference providing the weather warms up. We stopped on the way to buy grass seed, fertilizer, and lime for the yard. We hardly ever sit on the deck but I always like to look at the furniture. We have toyed with the idea of a three season room but I'm afraid it would make my kitchen/tv area dark.

Maggie -- I like grapes but if they are in anything Bob always looks to see if they are peeled! I have a couple recipes that use rice vinegar. I should see if I can find them; not sure but think they are salads. My "mom" uses it on lettuce I think. Let us know how you like the different flavors.

Not much else newsy from my corner of the world. Enjoy the rest of your day and evening!

Good Afternoon! The sun is out and it would be warm if the breeze wasn't blowing. I just got home from a long P.E.O. meeting -- too long! Church money balanced this morning as did the gift shop money. I've changed into my comfy jeans and am parked in front of the tv. Bob just left for practice at church so I won't be seeing him for a couple hours. His group sings for the Maunday Thursday service at church.

"Gma" -- Hope both you and Jack are back to 100% soon! I think NyQuil tastes like licorice. I'd rather take the capsules than the liquid. If Bob happens to get a grape when we are in public, or at someone else's house, he will be polite and choke them down. I can tell they give him the shivers.

Maggie -- It rained a bit this morning on my way into town, enough to use the wipers. It was dry when I got to church. Several farmers use the track tractors around here. There must be some advantage, or maybe just a new fad. Some farmers just lease their equipment and get new every year.

Not much else newsy from here. Hope you all enjoy your evening. It will be basketball on tv here.

Good Afternoon! The sun is shining again today; it would truly be a nicer day if the wind would quit blowing! I've been to WM twice today. *groan* I bought a new iPad cover and it didn't fit. It wasn't an Apple brand so maybe that's why. When I took it back the nice lady in customer service said they had had a lot of them returned. She put the credit back on my debit card which is a first for me. Have done some laundry and should vacuum, but the "boys" are napping and I don't want to wake them. Bob put the live trap out again last night hoping to catch another possum. Instead we caught the "little kitty" and she was one unhappy cat! He let her go and I said she'll never go near the trap again. She took off like a bullet across the yard. A little while later she was back for breakfast -- probably eating for 5! Hope you all are having a sunny nice day!

Good Morning! The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the weatherman says we will have 80 degrees this afternoon. It was 32 when I came downstairs this morning, not sure if I believe him or not. I have lunch bunch this noon, and the last bell practice, until fall, later this afternoon. We play first service on Sunday, and imo need lots of practice before then! Tomorrow I start my day with the dentist, have a hospital auxiliary board meeting, and then head to Sioux City to finish some birthday shopping and then two soccer games.

"Gma" -- My one and only black squirrel has been busy making the back yard rounds this morning. It's almost like he's checking to see who might have the best food offering. We are the only ones who put out food in our neighboring yards. He's a scrappy little guy when the other brown squirrels show up. He doesn't share very well! I enjoyed seeing the band pictures on FB, and thought Thomas liked that he sits next to a girl. He is so grown up! I hope your new neighbors are quiet if nothing else.

I need to sort through the paper clutter before I leave later. It seems to multiply when I'm not looking! Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Wednesday today!

Good Afternoon! The sun is shining, just a teeny breeze, and a beautiful day in my neighborhood. Maybe spring really has arrived! Been to the dentist -- a half hour check/cleaning/new toothbrush, and $92 please. Spent a little over an hour at the auxiliary board meeting. Among other business, the cat hating neighbor husband rounded the $490 memorials sent in his wife's name to $6000 for nursing scholarships! That is what she was in charge of for the auxiliary. We are hosting a volunteer workshop for NW Iowa in June, so will be working on that soon. Stopped to look for black polyester fabric for a new bell table cover; bought a piece but know it won't be big/long enough. I'm hoping we can cobble the rest together and get by for Sunday. Next on my agenda is to do some quick shopping in Sioux City and finish the day with two soccer games. Tomorrow is a much needed perm.

Maggie -- Wow! 95 is way TOO hot too soon. Thank you, but you don't have to share. I have both sliding doors open so each cat has his own space. Sonny lays across the track just in case I might want to close the door. The squirrels and birds seem to know he is harmless.

"Gma" -- It's good you check your online banking every day. I worry about using my debit card away from home. I rarely do but always cross my fingers and hope for the best. You are going to be one stylish lady on the cruise! No leaf buds on the trees yet. The daffodils are pushing through the dirt though. Bob said there are farmers in the fields today.

I need to change clothes and be ready to leave when Bob gets home. Hope you all have a terrific Thursday and enjoy!

Good Afternoon! The sun has been shining brightly all day and it's been another nice day in my neighborhood, at least weather wise. I started my day with a perm, and glad that's done for another three months. We received some shocking news today. My friend from Bob's hometown called and her husband has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in a brain tumor. The good (?) news is that it is operable. He was in Bob's class and and she was a year behind them as well as Bob's neighbor growing up. I've known them almost as long as I've known Bob. Talk about scary! They are waiting for an appointment in Omaha with a specialist.

"Gma" -- You have been a busy gal today! You got good service on your bank card! Maddy's team had a shut out game last night. I don't think the other team had practiced much. When they switched goal sides after the half, the other team kept kicking the ball towards their own goalie. Kolby's team lost with no score. They've only had one practice because of the weather. He was bummed. The problem, as I observed, is that when the boys aren't on the field they are screwing around rather than paying attention to the game. We don't play bells during the summer although we have played for a wedding and a funeral several years ago. We were asked to do a winter wedding in another church, out of town, and turned that one down. To haul the tables, foam pads, table clothes, music books, fix-it case, and multiple bell cases is no small fete. Kolby just joined Scouts and has really enjoyed it. Ian does too. Maddy is in Girl Scouts and told Beth she doesn't want to join next year because "the girls are getting mean, catty, and cliquy." That sounds like junior high, and she's in 4th grade!

I need to think about something for supper although nothing sounds very inviting right now. Enjoy your evening!