Good Afternoon! The humidity has dropped considerably, sunny, and a beautiful day. The weatherman has warned that we may have a storm tonight. Sioux City area got hit last Friday night; lost power in part of the city and lots of tree damage. Beth didn't have either at her house. I finally got to do the last two weeks of posting at church this afternoon. There are still some missing account numbers and I don't know how to fix that so left the computer gal a note.

"Gma," I'm sorry about your painful hand. I hope it is better. You are very generous to help someone with grocery money. I remember the lean years and taking a calculator to the grocery store. We never went without but some weeks were pretty skimpy. I'm waiting to hear if my mom has been released from the hospital, or not. I've been told it is the beginning of one health challenge after another when she fell in January. This is the third fall and third trip to the hospital for her.

Susan, it's nice to see you today. It seems like all the health articles promote some sort of exercise, or just plain to keep moving as part of staying healthy. I know I have more energy when I get my walking in. I must admit I have been lax this summer. I question whether I want to be in crowds any more. There are too many crazy people running loose! I am concerned that my stepmom may be headed for the nursing home but haven't heard anything yet.

Bob is home so need to think about supper. Something on the grill sounds good since I hadn't planned to cook for a few days. Hope you all enjoyed a terrific Tuesday!

Good Afternoon! A sunny warm day in my neighborhood, heading up to 90 this afternoon. I've been doing laundry and sorting through my stash of greeting and note cards. I buy cards when I don't need them and needed to sort them by birthday, sympathy, etc. They are so expensive any more, that I found a "bundle" of cards that I bought for Bob's customers. I had to call my computer guy this morning, as the printer was only getting the message to print a half sheet. I would like to put a whammy hex on anyone coming up with a new program before I am too old to use a computer any more! At least I haven't had to take it to the store each time there is a glitch. My stepmom is back in her assisted living place; she has to wear the brace six weeks day and night. It straps around her waist and then has a hinged metal piece going down to above her knee. No crossing her legs either. She can't get her slacks on, so her daughter is shopping for what we used to call cotton house dresses. I wonder if there is such a thing any more. Not much else newsy from me today. Hope you all are enjoying a nice day!

Good morning, ladies! Its raining cats and dogs right now.

I have Glory Bee today so I hope it lets up soon. I have a ton of stuff to take today - chopped salad, my sewing, and my "birthday" gift. We decided instead of giving each other presents on our birthday, we'd do it once a year in June by making something. We bring it in a brown paper bag and then have a Chinese auction.

Tomorrow I have my bone density test and next week an eye exam for the research study I am in.

Donna, you are such a kind person to help someone with grocery money. One time when we were first married we ran out of money because my husband hadn't recorded a check he wrote in the register. My dad would have loaned me money but we were too ashamed to ask. For a week we survived on bread, eggs, potatoes and popcorn.

Jean, they have been a long time getting the computer straightened out at church. Sorry about your printer problems.

Have a fun day!

Good Morning! I see the "worst" President in U. S. history is blabbing on tv, so turned him off right now! It was 65 degrees this morning, sunny, and is a beautiful day so far. I've been to the grocery store and had my nails done. I got a text that Ian's game was changed from tomorrow night to tonight so will head up the road after lunch. Bob is planning on a tractor ride Saturday around his hometown and rural Sioux City. He will have to haul his tractor there, rather than drive it. The game tonight will make that much easier for him.

Susan, send some rain (no wind) our way. We are rapidly getting dry. Part of the problem at church is the main computer is a new one, and all the rest use it to function. I can't get into my program unless it is turned on. Of course they put in Windows 10, and the regulars are having challenges right and left. My part went ok and I hope next Monday does as well. I have been known to leave notes if I finish before the office opens. Have fun at Glory Bee. I hope you get a nice gift!

"Gma," are you making the different designs in the baby blanket? It is really pretty. I wonder if babies wear bonnets any more? Funny thing is I was just in a discussion about today's babies not wearing the high top baby shoes like our kids did. I talked to my stepmom this morning. She isn't allowed to walk anywhere alone right now which is good. The dislocated hip is the one she has had replaced twice. She feels bad about us cancelling our trip, and I told her we wouldn't have it any other way. The hotel and boat place refunded the deposits so that was nice. Enjoy your new makeup and perfume; I would like to do a makeup session in the department store but never felt I had the time. I have used Estée Lauder perfume and sample makeup before, expensive but I liked it.

Maggie, what are you up to these days?

It is cool enough I made a casserole for lunch and Bob should be home soon. Hope you all enjoy another nice day.

Good Morning! It's a cool sunny day in my corner of the world. I think the weather person is confused! We were supposed to be in the 90s again and it's only 77 with very low humidity. I wore jeans to Ian's game last night, and went to the car for a sweatshirt. They were ahead 14-4 going into the 5th inning and the other team managed to get 7 runners in. Ian had some nice hits and plays on 3rd base; his team won 15-11. It was midnight when we got home. This morning I've been sorting through "stuff" in the computer room and have a Good Will bag almost full. Why I even think about saving some things is beyond me.

"Gma," so tell all! What kind of delivery are you expecting today? I hope it arrives in good condition, and the rain holds off. May your pain be gone and you get a nap in this afternoon. The bonnet turned out so nice. The blanket design being easy is easy for you to say to a non-knitter. It will be lovely I'm sure. Like Bob said, we don't understand how a metal (?) hip would come apart unless the brace is protecting muscles that hold it in place. I just hope my stepmom won't have to wear the brace for the rest of her life. We'll see in six weeks I guess.

We are having leftovers for lunch today. I need to clean out the fridge and wash the shelves and drawers. My shelves are glass so I can see all the smudges and drips even though I try to wipe things off before I put them away. Hope you all enjoy a nice day today!

Jean: This is what the truck brought today. It will give me more freedom on the cruises and Jack won't have to push me in a wheelchair. The seat, arms, battery and basket all come off so it can be loaded and unloaded in the trunk.

"Gma," what a wonderful idea for you, and for Jack too! I didn't mean to be snoopy. I thought sure you were getting furniture of some sort.

Good Morning! Hot and humid in my corner of the world this morning. Bob left about 6:30 this morning and I have no idea what time he will be home. It's an hour to wherever the truck and trailer are parked, and he didn't know how long the ride was to be. Thunderstorms are still in the forecast for this afternoon but right now there isn't a cloud in sight. I've changed the sheets and washed a couple loads of laundry. Lots of projects around here but no motivation forthcoming. Beth is at the cabin, Jason plans to come tomorrow, so we will most likely go up tomorrow too. I have something smeared on my glasses, and nothing I have tried will get it off. I really notice it if the light is bright and just the right angle.

I need to unload the dishwasher and think about something for lunch. Have a nice day and enjoy!

Good Evening! We spent a nice day at the cabin with Beth, Jason, and Kolby. The wind was from the west so made it nice for us to sit outside. It has cooled off enough to have the sliding doors open and someone has a barking dog which is VERY annoying. I tried to talk Bob into driving around the block to see if he can find it but it finally quit. Some people are so inconsiderate!

"Gma," Jack sounds just like Bob. I don't get him to clothes shop very often, but when he does, he buys a lot. Bob doesn't like to try clothes on either, but has learned that sizes vary so much. I like the idea of the license plate for your scooter. Cute idea! Your room for the cruise looks pretty snazzy! I saw the picture of your new purse and really like it!

I have counting tomorrow morning early; hope I can post without any problem. The gift shop was closed for two days last week so I know there won't be much there but will do it anyway. I need to put my dishes away and head for bed. Hope your all enjoy a nice Monday!

Good Afternoon! The sun is shining, a breeze is blowing leaves on the trees, the grass is turning brown, and it's 82 degrees outside. The promised rain never happened and we could sure some. Church counting went ok this morning but took longer because of Bible School registration and offering last week. The gift shop was skimpy as I knew it would be. They are planning to move the coffee shop and gift shop the end of July or first of August. I am not looking forward to that since the "front" main hospital door will now be in the back and that parking lot connects with a clinic plus a specialty clinic plus the chemo department. It's crazy back there! I'd like to meet the idiot who designed that setup. I made the gift shop deposit, ran into Walgreens after one thing and came out with ONE thing, then dropped checks off at the hospital. Now I need to finish up my paperwork and put the books away for another week. It will be closed on the 4th so another skimpy deposit probably. Bob has a board meeting at 5, and will have some sort of food there so no cooking for me.

Hope you have had a nice day and done something fun.

Good morning! We had a lot of rain yesterday but looks like maybe it moved on through. I think they're expecting more this weekend though and though the rain cooled things off this afternoon, it's going to climb back into the 90's today and stay there.

We've decided to take off this weekend so we are leaving Friday and going to St Louis. We have reservations for a riverboat dinner cruise Friday night, then Saturday shopping at their big outlet mall and Sunday we're taking a tour of the Budweiser brewery, which includes getting to go down and see the Clydesdales. I don't drink beer ever, but find bottling and how stuff is made interesting so we're going to give it a go. We'll come back on Monday.

Going out this morning and getting my nails and toes done and do some shopping at Walmart. I have to get wrapping paper and such for the baby shower.

Jean: We have a convoluted set up at our hospital here too. There are two buildings that are dr offices and testing places, pharmacy, a pizza place, weight loss center, mammogram center, parking lot and garage and the hospital. If you don't arrive in the middle of the night there is no parking close by. They also have a helipad which takes up a whole parking lot. I'm glad I'm not having to visit there now that all my surgeries are over. Jack's surgery will probably be done at a surgical clinic and if not then not the hospital we use close by as he doesn't use St Francis. Hope you found something besides popcorn for dinner. I know that is your go to when you're alone. 😄😄

Maggie we are hoping you are doing well.

Everyone have a great day. I need to get a move on.