Good Morning! My days have been "mixed up" ever since I found out Memorial weekend was early this year. Today seems like Friday. It is a cloudy morning with a breeze blowing. It's nice and quiet today! Yesterday a neighbor a couple houses away had their roof replaced; the guys started at 7:30 am and finally finished around 9 pm. It was warm enough to have the sliding doors open so listened to the air compressor and hammering all day. I need to wrap Zowie's birthday gifts and decide what food I will make and take to the lake, probably Saturday. Rain is predicted for the weekend for there and here too. Bob said the water is really really cold when he put his hand in yesterday. I was glad his farmer friend was able to help him get the hoist cover on and the boat "launched." Bob said it was so quiet, only three fishing boats out in both the east and west lakes when the guys went for a ride. I don't look for it to be busy since many schools are still in session.

Maggie -- I wonder if you will have an early fall since your weather has turned hot. I keep reminding myself you are further south than we are. What do you like to eat at IHop? I always think "pancakes" because that is Kolby's favorite place to go for breakfast on the Saturdays Beth has to work. Will takes the kids and they take turns choosing where the go. Our oriole traffic has slowed down enough that Bob took one feeder down. They are pretty, but so scrappy and even try to run the hummingbirds off. I still have a robin eating cat food!

"Gma" -- Have you tried Tylenol for Arthritis? I buy the generic but it helps when my thumb aches or my lower back hurts when I've done something stupid. I had to laugh at your funky tips and spiked hair. I got a mental picture of metal tips all over your spikes! Thanks for sharing your recipe, sounds good! I was surprised there is no mayonnaise or salad dressing in it. I don't suppose that would heat very well. Green cleaner is just environmentally friendly cleaner with natural ingredients. This one is "green works" by Clorox.

I need to get going on my food list. Hope you all enjoy a terrific Thursday!

Good Afternoon! The sun is shining and it's a beautiful day in my neighborhood. I think sandal weather has finally arrived so I started my day with a pedicure, then stopped at WM and the grocery store. It seems like the prices take a jump every time I visit the grocery store. Too bad we have to eat. This afternoon I will be making a salad and baked beans for tomorrow. Have a recipe for hamburger mixed with Italian dressing and pepper jack cheese that Bob wants to try. It also called for onion but will slice that separate since some aren't onion fans. I have my fingers crossed that the rain holds off.

Maggie -- A new refrigerator will be fun to anticipate! It's nice you will be able to take it with you. I'm hoping Bob will take my cupboard down next week so I can shop for a new microwave.

"Gma" -- My garage door will act up every once in awhile. It doesn't go all the way up, and will hit the antenna on the top of the car. I remember to check it and it won't do it for a long time, forget and then it happens again. I feel sad for Kelly's family and their cat, never easy. Maybe the commissary will be quiet because people shopped early for the weekend.

Bob decided to mow before he eats lunch, and I just heard the mower shut off. Hope you all enjoy the day and long weekend!

Good Afternoon! The sun is shining at the lake but the breeze is keeping it cool. Kids are in shorts and impatiently waiting for a boat ride. Jason is taking a nap so will go when he wakes up. Bob is drowning minnows, (Beth and Amanda are keeping him company), on the end of the dock while I am inside with the kids playing around me. A lazy day at the lake!

"Gma" -- Bob made seven bun sized patties from the pound and a half of hamburger. The adults thought they were good, the kids not so much. The cheese made the difference for them, I think, added a little kick to it. I've never tried Mexican corn before. I did notice corn in the meat counter this time, and it looked like it was sprinkled heavily with paprika or something similar, maybe chili powder. I just read a recipe adding one cup of milk and one stick of butter to boiling water for corn on the cob. I'm not too adventuresome in trying new food; I'm more likely to try something someone else makes rather than try to make it myself.

Looks like Bob gave up on the fishing and is getting the boat ready for a ride. Hope you all are enjoying the weekend.

Good evening, ladies. We've had a lovely day in the 70s. We had a little rain last night. We've had so much rain they are saying we'll be having more mosquitos than ever so Langley AFB is going to spray for York County again. The aerial spraying is 95% effective and the spraying they do from the street is only 15%.

I went to lock in at Bella with Donna last night. Lots of fun and we got the first peak at the new things from Spring Quilt Market. They are lovely but so expensive. I already have too much fabric so won't be buying more.

I have all my housework done so this weekend will be for play...mostly quilting and getting together with friends for a Memorial Day cookout.

Faye, I love those French door refrigerators but they are really too big for me and the space I have. I have lavender toes at the moment...I think it'll be lime green next with some turquoise accents. I never polish my nails because it just doesn't last - too many needle scratches, etc. with the quilting. I steam clean my floors, tub tile, etc. I can't take the scents for they bring on asthma.

Jean, I heard on the news food prices will continue to rise because of the drought in many parts of the country, especially vegetables, fruit and beef. I rarely get any beef but hamburger anymore because of the cost. It's mainly chicken, pork chops, and whatever fresh fish is available.

Maggie, it's so nice you have that room waiting so will be able to travel without worries about all your stuff.

Have a wonderful evening and a blessed Sunday.

Good Morning! It's a cloudy cool day in my corner of the world -- breezy too. We slept in which is very rare. Guess it must be the fresh lake air yesterday caught up with us. I have laundry going and we are debating a trip to Scheels to price life jackets for the kids. The ones from last year look small and the water was too cold for the kids to test them.

Susan -- I haven't heard any mosquito reports, but our area has been pretty dry. I've heard the ticks are bad this year. Bob's farmer friend said he has picked more off this year than ever before, and they are in the grass. I always thought they fell from trees. Have fun this weekend since you have your chores done. Smart lady!

"Gma" -- Zowie got four different, bright, colors of nail polish for her birthday. Beth found a card of several different earrings in the same colors to go along with them. I found a bottle of polish that is sparkles to paint over the color of choice. When we left last night the girls were getting ready to paint nails! When my last set of acrylic nails were about grown out, the stylist started just putting the filler on my nails without gluing on a new nail. I don't wear my nails real long but it gives them enough stability they don't bend and peal. Hope the commissary was user friendly for you today.

Bob is grilling steaks later so guess I'd better get them out so they can thaw. Hope you all enjoy your day!

Good Morning! It's a cloudy morning but no wind . . . yet. The weatherman says rain is on the way, and we do need it. Not sure that I have any definite plans for the day. The next two weeks are busy ones and then we will be gone for a week for our fishing week in MN. My "mom" isn't going this year so I'm kind of hoping this will be the last year we go.

"Gma" -- The humidity is moving in here even though the temperature isn't that hot yet. I keep hoping for some nice "spring" weather! Have you ever heard of Slawsa? Basically, it is cabbage, mustard, green pepper, onion, carrots, and spices -- looks like chunky mustard. Sounds kind of gross but it's so good on meat. A gal I know gives out samples at the grocery store meat counter and uses different marinades, toppings, etc. She's a wonderful cook so I usually sample anything she makes (except fish), and she served this on brats one day. Do you take your own nails off, or have the tech do it?

I need to get dressed and check the dirty laundry pile; I'm sure something needs washing. Hope you all enjoy a marvelous Monday, and remember why we honor those who served in the military. My dad and Bob's dad both served in WW II, and Bob was in Vietnam.

Good Afternoon! It's a bright sunny day here with just a breeze. Perfect for the last soccer game of the season! Not much to count at church this morning, stopped to get gift shop money, made that deposit, and headed for a haircut. Usual rerun comment about that! We are leaving soon for the soccer game -- we pick up the kids from the sitter on the east side and take them to the west side of town where they play. Beth works on the west side so it saves her a trip. The interstate is being widened so dodging travelers who don't know where they are going is a challenge.

Maggie -- You will have that gain gone next week! You have the tools and know what to do. You can do it! When I have to cook and help in the kitchen, I don't consider it a vacation!

"Gma" -- I saw the ice floating in the lake on the tv news! I can't imagine how cold that was! Sounds like Jack is going to like retirement! The commissary in Sioux City, was so small and never open when I could go, I rarely shopped there. I remember making special trips to buy cigarettes for Bob's dad. It's no longer there even though the base still is. I'm not sure there is even housing any more or full time military personnel. The Air Force Guard has refueling tankers that are based there.

Bob is ready to go so I'm off. Hope you all enjoy a terrific Tuesday!