Good morning, ladies! 72 degrees heading for 80 with rain -forecast is for 2-4 inches of rain, huge hailstones and storms beginning around noon. I'd gladly send some to you, Maggie, but you can keep the wind.

I probably told you before but Sandy and I are doing a small (30 quilts) quilt show for Windsor Meade Retirement Center where our friend moved with her husband. Very upscale there! We went last night and checked out the ballroom where it will hang so we can plan where each quilt will go. They are very cooperative there and are sending a truck to get the quilt rack from PPQG storage shed, putting them up and hanging the quilts. They don't want us on ladders. I'm very happy with that. We though we were going to have to do it all.

Thursday evening is First Thursday Bee. We're having more of a party for one of our members has sold her house and is moving to Oklahoma. We all made quilt blocks for here (Road to Oklahoma pattern) and another member embroidered our name on the one we made so she will have a nice rememberance of us. She's a very prolific quilter and I am sorry to see her go.

I think I just saw some lightening, so time to shut down the computer. More later!

Good Morning! Weather report is SSDD! Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer with hit and miss sunshine. I've been to get my nails done and need to declutter the counter then file way too many papers that have accumulated. The washer repairman came just before lunch yesterday. I was happy because I had visions of him not coming until today. The verdict was new seals, a new bearing, and a new computer part. Probably would cost around $400, give or take, for a 6 year old machine. I opted for a new front load machine instead. As we visited, I shared what I didn't like about my machine -- everything coming out in a wad. He agreed and said this machine was noted for that. He also mentioned farm wives didn't think it got the dirtier farmer clothes clean. When Bob and I went to the store, I told the salesman I really needed a new microwave. We did look at them and now that is presenting a problem. The new models are 17", top to bottom, where mine is 15". When we decide to buy I will have to have my cupboard cut to fit -- more $$$.

Susan -- I'd love to see 80 degrees one of these days! The quilt project for the retirement home is really a nice idea. The home where my "mom" lives changes quilts hanging in their dining room on a regular basis. The memento quilt for your friend moving to OK will be a treasure for her.

I need to get busy! Hope you all enjoy a terrific Thursday!

Good morning, ladies! Sunny day today but a bit cooler in the lower 70s. At least we are in the 70s all next week.

I have a lot of clothes that are too big so today I'm trying everything on and will decide if it goes to the thrift store or I will alter it (only 2-5 things I really love. Then I can decide what I need to fill in, if anything. I have too many clothes as it is since I'm usually in jeans in the winter and capris/shorts in the summer and t-shirts.

I know I do this all the time, but I'm thinking about rearranging furniture yet again. Someday I might get it right and then I can leave it that way.

Faye, that program will be stopped by WW. It's copyright infringement to use their formula for figuring points and they are vigalent about prosecuting. I hope you get the right dress this time.

Jean, appliances sure don't last long. Hopefully my washer and dryer will keep on for a while longer. Both are over 10 years old but I don't do but 3 loads of laundry a week.

Maggie, how are things in the heartland?

Have a wonderful day.

Good Afternoon! We had some sunshine this morning, but the wind blew the clouds in and it looks like it could rain . . . . . again. I braved WM this morning as well as the grocery store, fixed lunch, and now need to wash the pans. I may wash another load of clothes; the repairman told me to go ahead and use the washer. The worst that can happen is it will quit mid-cycle and I'll have to wring water out of the clothes.

"Gma" -- I hope your dress arrives, fits and looks just the way you want it. I am so amazed at how you can figure out how colors, pattern, and size will all come together on your knitting projects. Whirlpool used to make all of Sears appliances, but not any more. The appliances all seem so tinny and chintzy now -- cheaply made for sure. The sun is peeking out again.

Susan -- I tend to wear the same things all the time. I should get rid of more clothes and then I would have more drawer space. I wondered how long it would take WW to put a stop to the app. I wish I could rearrange furniture, but between steps, picture window, and fireplace there is no wall space. My next living room will be square shaped and without a fireplace -- I hope! I would like a fireplace that is useable and placed where I could arrange furniture easily.

I plan to spend some time working on the afghan this afternoon and maybe chase fur bunnies with the vacuum. Hope you all enjoy the rest of the day and evening.

Good Morning! The sun is shining brightly and not a cloud in sight. We are supposed to be in the 70s this weekend so I'm hoping that happens. Bob just left for the farm to work on his tractor. The farm momma cat had 6 kittens in the shop and doesn't seem to mind the guys sharing her space. I might take a trip out to see them later. I'm hoping to get geraniums this afternoon; have five large pots we put out in place of the bushes that the snakes liked to hang in several years ago. The plane is waiting for take off in the basement.

Maggie -- It's a chilly 48 degrees and breezy here this morning. I'm glad you have your Jeep back until you can get the metal radiator. How much does your dentist charge for cleaning your teeth? My bill was $97; Bob went yesterday and he had two x-rays which I didn't, and his bill was $125. Guess preventive care is going up along with everything else. My new washer and dryer are being delivered Monday. on being OP once again! That's a never ending process for me!

I'm planning to repot my house plants today along with my regular Saturday chores, so better get moving. I hope you all enjoy a nice sunny Saturday!

Good Morning! I got up to wind, clouds, and raindrops with a cold 39 degrees; the sun has come out and it's "warmed" up to 45. Glad I wasn't planning a picnic today! I've got my last load of laundry in the washer before Bob takes the hoses off and cleans out the dryer vent. Other than that, I've read the paper and fed the birds and squirrels.

Maggie -- When the kids were still home we had dental insurance. For what little it covered Bob thought we were further ahead to drop it. There was a time limit on how many fillings, root canals, and crowns a family could accumulate. Kids had fillings and I had the rest! Hope you can find a new toothbrush or brushes you like. Maybe you should order more brushes next time; the handle part will quit working and you will have brushes left over.

"Gma" -- It's great you figured out your mitten pattern! You are brave to go to WM on a Saturday! I don't know about washers but the dishwasher repairman told me not to use the soap "bubbles" things for the dw. He said the plastic doesn't always dissolve and clogs up the innards. I've used liquid laundry detergent for years. Just so things get clean is what makes me happy.

We forgot to buy geraniums for the three pots that sit between the garage doors, so will make another trip to the nursery after lunch. Hope you all enjoy a relaxing Sunday!

Good afternoon! The sun is shining and it's been a beautiful day in my neighborhood today. I started my day with a brunch meeting which lasted until almost noon. I went to church after lunch to do my computer posting, and then stopped to pick up the gift shop money. I counted that and have it ready to deposit in the morning. My new washer and dryer were delivered this morning, and I've been reading the "how to do it" books. It said to run an empty cycle before washing clothes, so I worked on the afghan while the washer washed nothing.

Maggie -- Have fun with your new toothbrush!

"Gma" -- on losing 3.4 pounds last week! I can't imagine how long it would take to create the eye decorations! The scarf is cute with the boys' pictures!

Bob should be home soon so guess I should think about something for supper. Hope you all enjoy your evening!

Good Afternoon! The sun is shining and the wind is blowing so it doesn't feel very warm outside. I made the bank deposit, washed a load of white undies for Bob, washed potatoes to bake for lunch, and made a lettuce salad. Bob grilled pork chops and now I need to make a WM run. My oj is almost $4 cheaper there and I can't justify passing that up. The guy who installed my washer told me to use only 1 Tbsp of detergent. The load is drying now so it will be interesting to see how clean they look.

"Gma" -- I did get the front loading machines. I/we were impressed with the machines that were in the Maui condo so that influenced my choice. The dryer has a steam feature which the salesman said is great for freshening pillows and not having them get lumpy from washing them. Someone in my group, yesterday, mentioned front loading machines had to be on cement floors. Our condo was on the third floor so it will be interesting to see if the machines are still there in two years.

Not much newsy from my corner of the world today. Hope you all enjoy a terrific Tuesday!