Good Morning! It's a cool sunny day in my neighborhood. The church secretary "forgot" to set her alarm so missed out on counting this morning. There wasn't a whole lot but one couple gave $7500! We have a campaign going on to adopt a day and contribute $75 to help pay the utilities. We've had a fairly good response. There wasn't much cash from the gift shop but mostly credit card and payroll deduction sales this week. Took that to the bank and stopped back with a check to pay an invoice. The road guys are grinding up half of the street going into town so it's one lane traffic for awhile.

"Gma," we are supposed have a cool week in the 70s, almost feels like fall. on another loss this week! I wish I had Jack's determination in losing weight. He sure doesn't eat much to keep him going during the day at work. The pancake recipe looks interesting. Do you have a bullet or use a blender? I have a friend who makes a protein breakfast drink in a bullet every morning. I'm not sure I'd enjoy "cold" every morning.

Bob will be home for lunch soon so guess I'd better get a move on. Hope you all enjoy a marvelous Monday!

Good evening, ladies! 85 degrees right now, in the 90s earlier today. No storms for a change.

I've had something to do every day for the last 2 weeks and sometimes 2 things and that's in addition to going to the Y. My boss called me to see if I'd come in and do a special project for him and of course I couldn't say no so some of those days were for that.

I had my check up at the doc and she called today and said my labs were great except for Vitamin D so I'm going to be taking 50,000 units twice a week for the next 6 months to try to get it up.

It has been so hot and humid I'm not getting to enjoy the outdoors at all. I don't know how people could stand it before AC, especially those who worked in the fields all day.

Faye, you're doing great with your weight loss, too. Thanks for the recipe. I'll give it a try this week. Have you read the new Stephanie Plum book?

Jean, I have a protein shake every morning. In the winter I make it with hot almond milk. The one I use has 30 grams of protein and that keeps me feeling full all morning and I usually don't have lunch until around 1:30.

Maggie, prayers going out for Will to have a successful surgery and quick recovery. I think having a MH must be like having a big doll house. What fun to find things for it.

Have a wonderful evening.

Faye, I have read your posts about your extreme cramping and flooding and I wonder, have you ever had a sonogram to determine if you might have adenomyosis? It is just a thought. I have this and they say, and I believe, that the cramps can be as bad as labor pains. I am 53 years old and am now on birth control pills and this does help with both the cramps and the flooding. Without the pills, I flooded so much that I couldn't go anywhere during my TOM.
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Good Afternoon! It's another beautiful day in my neighborhood, partly sunny and a cool 70 degrees. I braved the grocery store this morning for ingredients to make a snack mix for the auxiliary bake sale. One is called Mexican Mix so am wondering if I should rename it in remembrance of the Mexicans who work in the hospital. It has taco seasoning so maybe Taco Mix. That is my sole "have to" project this afternoon.

Maggie, that is funny about the buffalo switching places. It's nice that Will is on the lookout for items to outfit the motor home.

Susan, how nice of you to help your boss! He just doesn't want you to forget him. What is the difference if something is measured in units rather than mg, etc.? I just looked at my Vitamin D - 3, and it says 1000 IU. Also, do you use whey protein? Not sure what that is but saw it in a recipe.

"Gma," I'm so glad you are feeling better! I'd rather chew than drink, but have seen articles pushing the protein drinks. I rarely use my blender simply because I don't like cleaning it. Bob likes almond milk on his cereal. The church secretary is way over paid!!!!! Her "summer hours" are 7:30-3:30, and school month hours are 7:30-4:30. She is on the school schedule for late start, early dismissal, or no school because of weather. She has the pastor buffaloed because she is a computer whiz but does NOTHING above and beyond. She gets volunteers to do things while she sits at her desk and answers the phone and greets people who might walk in the door. She is "sick" quite often and either comes in late, leaves early, or doesn't come in at all. All for $30,000 a year!

I need to sort through my cookbooks and decide which ones I'm going to part with. Maybe after I make the snack mix. Hope you all enjoy the rest of your day!

Good evening, ladies! A wonderful day in the low 80s with no humidity.

All I did was go to workout at the Y this morning and then I read the afternoon away.

Faye, Most people like Almond Milk. I also like the Almond and Coconut blend. I get the unsweetened so it is very low calorie.

Jean, I'll move to Iowa and thake that secretary job! I'd love to get paid to sit and greet and talk on the phone. I use whey protein or a combination of whey and casein. Drinking 30 grams of protein fills you up until lunch!

Hi, Maggie!

Good Afternoon! It's another beautiful cool, sunny day in my corner of the world. I spent the morning with my monthly coffee date friend. I didn't tell her but I almost forgot! Over the weekend, Monday, and yesterday I kept thinking I was supposed to be someplace or remember to do something. I kept checking my calendar and nothing stood out. I finally checked my purse calendar and there was my coffee date! I'd forgotten to write it on the kitchen calendar; I was thankful I found it in time! I made one snack mix yesterday and will make another one when I finish here. I need to do some laundry too.

Susan, I admire you for going to the Y in such hot weather. I guess since I am in and out of the church office, Bob is lay leader (go to guy) for the church, and we both are on different boards, I know too much about what does and doesn't go on with the secretary. Other members will ask me why she is gone so much so it isn't just me.

"Gma," I sure hope you are feeling better. I hate that "icky" feeling when things just don't feel right. I will send you the recipes. Our weather has been so nice, it's kind of weird. Usually it's hot and humid in July.

I need to get busy. Bob was late coming home for lunch and just left to go back to the office. Hope you all enjoy the rest of your day!

Good Afternoon! Another beautiful sunny, cool, NO wind day in my corner of the world. I went to get my fingers and toes done this morning; the shop was busy so it took a little longer than usual. Then I braved the grocery store. Made another batch of Mexican Munchies for the bake sale this afternoon. Bob liked it but I think it is too salty maybe. For some reason I kept thinking the bake sale was tomorrow even though I knew the supper part is tonight. Each Thursday a different organization prepares food to coordinate with the Farmer's Market. I think they are grilling chicken tonight.

Our brain tumor friend ended up in the hospital and has been transferred to a rehab facility where he will get daily therapy. An MRI showed the cancer cells in the tumor are dying but he is so weak that he can't help with shifting his weight from one place to another. The therapist and cancer doctor - surgeon say they have to retrain his brain to do/move his body to do what he wants it to do. I hope it works!

Maggie, tell me again when Will's surgery is scheduled. I tried to find it in a previous post but could not. Do you have to drive far to visit the buffalo? We have noticed some late calves lately as we drive through the country. They are fun to watch chasing around in the fields.

"Gma," we could use a nice gentle rain if you care to share. The grocery store was super cold this morning. I know the check out gal and overheard the lady in front of me say it was too cold in her opinion. All of the clerks and baggers had on sweaters or jackets. When it was my turn, she said they had been working on the air conditioners all week. Glad you like your hats and shrug. I put post it notes on my cupboard but usually it's something I want to remember that day or the next, or to tell Bob.

I need to bag my last batch of snacks and get them ready to take to the park. Hope you all enjoy a nice day.

Good Afternoon! It's another beautiful day in my corner of the world. I started going through a few things in the basement and hauled them out to the garage. Actually I went down to vacuum kitty litter, and decided a few things could/should go. We don't spend any time down there so the less stuff, the better! I need to go visit my cat chore cat and do a few dishes that didn't fit in the dishwasher which is doing it's job as I type. Plan to do some more sorting when I get back. Not much going on here today.

Maggie, I know both you and Will will be glad when his surgery is behind him. It's nice of your friends to offer their help should you need anything.

"Gma," I hope Jack is feeling better! Does WM mark their fresh produce as to where it comes from? Both of our grocery stores do, but since I don't shop for groceries at WM, I've never checked there. You will find the missing knitting needle when you are looking for something else.

I need to go visit the cat! Hope you all enjoy your day!