Oh and it's the first day of summer. Happy Summer northern hemisphere

and for some of us this also means but that's ok - it's ain't SNOW

RUTH~ ONE DAY I WILL BE AN EARLY RISER AND GET IN HERE BEFORE YOU DO! LOL HOPE THE TEA AND TOURIST BUSINESS GO WELL AND BOOM! HAVE A GREAT DAY AND HOPE TOO THAT YOU FEEL BETTER!

HAPPY~ FOR YOU AND MOM ALSO. ALTHOUGHT I'VE NEVER WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO HAVE A MOM, I HAVE OFTEN FELT THE ABSENCE. THERE IS A VOID THAT YOU KNOW OTHER'S DO NOT HAVE. ENJOY THE TIME. WE NOT ONLY HAVE SOME RUDE PEOPLE IN THIS SMALL TOWN, IT RUNS ON GOSSIP!!

SHAD~ I LOVE TO READ ABOUT HOW YOU ARE MAKING THE TIMETABLE!! EVERY DAY I BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF THAT YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE!! I HAVE SEEN THE TRAIN RIDE ON THE TV AND IT WAS GORGEOUS. I CAN IMAGINE WHAT IT'S LIKE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL. HAVE A GREAT TIME RIGHT TO CALIFORNIA!!

CEEJAY~ I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE UNCLE AND WILL SEND GREAT HEALING THOUGHTS HIS WAY. 6!!! SENDING FOR YOU AS WELL.
IS THIS A RELATIVE OF THE PARAGOULD AUNT & UNCLE?
KEEP US POSTED.

MEADOW~ YOU CAN COME BACK IN NOW AND PUT THAT CHICKEN DOWN!!! SHAD HAS PASSED AND SEEN YOU!!

CARLA~ I ALMOST FORGOT THOSAE GUYS ARE OUT THERE ONE MORNING BUT MY APT IS JUST ANGLED ENOUGH THAT I SAW THEM BEFORE THEY SAW ME.....AMD I SIT LOW SO THE WINDOW SILL HID ME! THAT SIP THING ALMOST KILLED ME JUST READING ABOUT IT NOT IN A MILLION YEARS!!! NOT EVEN DRUNK!!: cheers:
BUT I AM GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT TIME...GOOD THING SHAD HAD ALREADY LEFT!!! NOT SURE IF SHE HAS A HANKERIN' FOR THAT KIND OF EXCITEMENT!


MADCAT

I SORTED THRU THE XMAS STUFF ON MY TOP SHELF. ACTUALLY GOT A SHOPPING CART FULL OF STUFF TO TOSS OUT. JEN HAS DECIDED TO LIGHTEN HER LOAD TOO SO I AM NO LONGER SAVING THIS STUFF. NOT LIKE WE HAVE SOMEONE TO LEAVE IT TOO....THE BIRD?
I EVEN GOT ALL MY ROLLING RADIATORS INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE CLOSET NOW. I COULD NOT ASK FOR BETTER WEATHER BUT I WAITED TILL THE OFFICE CLOSED AND THE MEN LEFT BEFORE GOING OUT, SO MUCH MORE PEACEFUL THAT WAY. EVEN THE SENIORS ARE INSIDE NAPPING AND GETTING THEIR DINNER READY. THE SUN IS HEALING THE SKIN VERY WELL EVEN THOUGH THE DRS SAY NO SUN!
THE EYES ARE BEING VERY STUBBORN AND I "MIGHT" JUST HAVE TO GO FOR HELP. NOT GETTING WORS BUT NOT REALLY GETTING MUCH BETTER. BUT I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP YET. NEED SOME BREAKFAST AND THEN A PLAN FOR THE DAY.
HAPPY THURSDAY

HELLO SISTER HAPPY!!! AND A HAPPY FORST DAY OF SUMMER RIGHT BACK TO YOU
GLAD MOM HAS ARRIVED AND ALL IS WELL IN YOUR LITTLE POOLSIDE CORNER OF THE WORLD!!

CARLA.....SPEAKING OF FANTASIES....I AM HAVING A GREAT TIME LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW THESE DAYS!!!

I WAS JUST OUTSIDE WITH JOHN AND THE BOSS NEXTDOOR. JOHN WANTED ME TO MEET WITH HIM AS I AM HERE ALONE ON THE WEEKENDS AND THEY MIGHT BE WORKING ON SATURDAYS...WE'LL SEE. THE TOWNSMEN ARE OPPOSED TO THE IDEA. ANYWAY I DIGRESS....THE WORK WILL CONTINUE FOR OVER 10 MONTHS!! DECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION!! GEE I CAN'T WAIT!!!

PS~ NOW I KNOW WHY THEY SAY "BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR"

Ruth- Have a good time showing the gents around town

Mel--Don't know how you can stand the bump and bangs for this long. When they were tearing down the building opposite me I jumped up to check on things. Carla may be right in getting ear plugs. Yes this uncle lives in Paragould also and is brother to the uncle I visit. The youngest of 6. They are my mom's brother's.

Shad--I have wanted to do the train ride. Maybe when I retire.

Happy-Enjoy the visit with your mom. I've just started the Best Life. Bob Greene and I are on the same page at least. We have the same goals. My problem as always will be staying with in the calorie limit, even when I follow a plan I always want more. I'm determined to do this. I don't want the doctors to find my arteries clogged.

Carla-I'd never heard of 6 by passes either, it's always been 4 or 5. I'm n ot sure if it's a record. I'm just glad they found it in time.

Speaking of my uncle, he was already sitting up in a chair today when the uncle I go visit went to visit with him. I was doing a happy dance. Thanks for your positive thought and prayers. He may be coming home on Saturday.

I had so much energy after my uncle called me I had to go to the gym and work it off. I need to fix dinner and eat a proper meal cause my hands are finding all the loose food and stuffing it into my mouth.

ONLY ONE POST?? DID I SCARE EVERYONE OFF?? JUST AS WELL CAUSE I AM IN A RUSH. WILLY HAS TALKED ME INTO TAKING A RIDE TO THE FOOD STORE JUST TO GET OUT. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
HAPPY FRIDAY....THE WEEKEND!!!!

CEEJAY~ GREAT NEWS ABOUT THE UNCLE. I AM GLAD YOU ARE ALL RELIEVED. NICE WORKOUT TOO!!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Good morning ladies,

Geez did every one head off with Shad to Victoria? Quick post for me too - the sooner I get to work, the sooner I can leave. And it's Friday - YAY. Going to be a hot one - 95 degrees. Into the pool for sure this weekend.

Have a good shopping trip Mel - get some stuff for me as my cupboards are bare too. Well maybe not exactly but I don't wanna eat what's in them I asked Mom if she was having sugar withdrawals. She said she was looking around the kitchen but got over her cravings. She's a real sugar junkie. Scrutinizes all fat and salt contents but ignores the sugar labels

Other than that, happy Friday. Glad to hear your uncle is on the mend Ceejay.

Here's to a nice weekend chicks I'm outta here...

Great news on the Unc, Ceejay. Happy, try to keep your cool - we are actually cool here after two terrible T-storms. MEL, I don't know how you stand the constant noise! My kitchen tear-apart drove me nuts!

Today will be mostly taken up with working a Bingo for the Fair Board. Please don't tell me to have fun! It is never fun, just something that I have to do. I am thinking very hard about something fun to do this weekend as an antidote - maybe go fishing? There will be traffic jams on our lakes next weekend when the bass season opens!

The only thing going on around here this weekend is a 95th birthday party and a Cemetery Memorial service! Actually this will be the last quiet weekend around here before the hordes of folks descend on the village for Canada Day/ July 4 and a huge music festival at a farm just outside town. As a Director of their board, I'll have to attend the opening of the Festival but will probably listen to most of it from the back deck. It's the Kutter Farms Foundation which raises money for special needs kids so they can have swimming lessons and ride horses. My friend Caron is spearheading this. She also will be the owner of the pool which is still WIP and plans to have water aerobic classes when it's finally finished. I'm first on that list!

OK - I'm going to get ready for the gym and just do it! I always feel better afterwards and it will set me up for the frassin' Bingo!

What are you doing today and this weekend for FUN? I need ideas! Giving myself a manicure just won't cut it!

First day of summer was fabulous! Perfect heat and a nice breeze. My youngest had her sports day and we wander around the fields watching her do potato sack racing, skipping, throwing the ball etc. She had a blast! They gave them free freezies as one of the events I put sunscreen on but managed to get a slight sunburn where my t-shirt sleeve Doesn't the smell of coppertone make you smile?

Mel-Have fun out and about. Buy some mango and think of Shad Don't forget the strawberries. I'm glad you are getting some nice weather. Been out to tour the squirrel warrens lately?

Shad-Enjoy the flowers and the walk around Buchart Gardens. I was just sighing to my husband saying we haven't been there since our honeymoon :sigh: Were you on the second to last car on the train waving? I'm afraid I was in a chicken frenzy trying to be seen

Happy-in the pool! My husband says he will not put ours up till July when he can be assured the weather will stay warm, totally messing with the kids' heads Be sure to wear your sunblock, 95 degrees is frying temps! Give your mom her own parasol and pineapple drink.

Ruth-endure the Bingo and sneek in the fishing trip between the derby goers infesting the lakes. The big concert sounds cool. Is it on July first then, for Canada Day? or on July fourth for the US independence day? or on July second or third to split the difference?

Ceejay-keep your hands away from the stuffies great news that your uncle is feeling better and that you have a bit less worry.

Carla-the park where we used to live had a small zip line, it was fun! Great that you are exploring more options on your adventures. You will be tight rope walking before you know it.

I've got to get the kids ready for school. Have a terrific weekend chicks Summer is here!

Quickie from me this morning - only 18 minutes left on the clock.

Meadow - I'm cheap, I was in the red leaf about second carriage from the front. Were you wearing black pants along with the red tee and do you have dark hair?

Mel - enjoy the shopping and then go to the park and watch the world go by. Chat up the blokes in the park - why not?

Happy - to Mum. Hello Mum! Enjoy your stay. Keep cool in the pool!!!

Ruth - it's all go in Delta now is it not? Glad I arrived before the hordes. Such a cute place.

Yesterday I toured Vancouver - well as much as I could do on foot and bus. I didn't want an organised tour. I've done enough of them. So I had to get myself about and find my way here and there and everywhere. Went up Grouse Mountain - it was foggy but cleared later to a fine and sunny day. Then went to a Chinese Garden and wandered around the Vancouver Chinatown. Found an area of town I don't think I should have been in. Radar was working overtime but made it out of there at great speed. Then I went up the Vancouver Tower and checked out the city - better than Grouse Mtn. At least I could see.
Today I am off to Victoria and will be in the gardens this afternoon or maybe tomorrow morning - I must do some laundry at some time as well. Then I thought I might do a whale watching cruise. So - my bus in due shortly and I have to go down the street to the next hotel because there is no room here for one to park.

Next time we talk it will be from Victoria. Then back to Vancouver and San Francisco. My holiday is nearly over.

Yes, Shad, there are parts of Vancouver Chinatown where you should not go. I always make sure my car doors are locked when I drive through and would never be afoot without an escort.

I survived the BINGO and am now dealing with a crisis that is making me very angry! I got a panic phone message from Caron who is managing the music festival to say someone wanted refunds for 90 tickets since they had heard the Festival was cancelled. Somebody called the booking agent and said the whole deal was down the tube! Of course it's not! I am pretty damned sure who did the evil phone call and may be able to confirm the name out of the booking agent who is also the agent I use to book for the Fair! If it's whom I suspect, I'll have his balls for bookends. People seldom live after suffering the Wrath of Ruth!

So....how was your day?

I got sidetracked this morning it would seem, wrote this then....
I slept in a bit. Need to get my hair washed and kids ready. Pizza day- so no lunches to pack.Last pizza day of the year.

DD has the daughter of my after school sitter coming here to sleep over.

I have been having good days at the shop. Most of the clients I am doing are repeat clients and then yesterday I did a new woman ( walk in) for highlights who was soooooo nice. It was a good convo. I love that.

Non stop busy with the kids and life it seems. Went on a field trip with DS’s class on Wed to the Fanshawe Pioneer village and then Rock Glen. He was thrilled. Had to work after that til 8 :30pm.
Allergies have been terrible. I am glad it is not so hot tho. Back down to 22 C today. Yippee.
Lots of other “life” things to deal with.
I have my friend’s daughter babysitting the kids here when I am working at the shop all summer. She is a sweety. 15 years old. Thrilled to be earning income.

I can just putter at housework tonight. BIG day tomorrow. Soccer tournament at 9 am. Family reunion, in Sarnia, at 2- whenever and then a Bday for a friend here in the hamlet who is turning 50. Wondering if DH wants to go. She is my friend from school council.
We laughed about him being almost 50 as well after he bugged me about my friends being 50. His brother turns 50 in August. DH will be 47. How the heck does that happen??? It sounds so grown up. Suppose on would need to grow up to be one. LOL!

Almost time for the bus and work.

6pm-ish-So all of the above transpired and everyone is happy.

Need to tidy the kitchen and then turn 2.5 doz eggs into deviled eggs for the family reunion tomorrow.

8:39 pm- hubby's parents showed up with a trailer full of wood for us for the winter. Had a nice visit. Just boiling my eggs now.
Sunday hubby and the kids( I think) are goig up to the farm to split more wood.

gonna check on the eggs.

HUGS!!!!!

SHAD~ GOTTA WATCH OUT FOR THOSE NASTY PARTS THAT ARE IN ALL TOWNS!!! NO WONDER IT IS COOL UP BY YOU....WE'RE ONLY 57 DEGREES!! IS THIS ANY WAY TO RUN A SUMMER??? OF COURSE I AM LOVING IT. HAVE FUN!!!

RUTH~ BALLS FOR BOOKENDS WILL YOU BRONZE THEM???? REMINDED ME OF THE BABY BOOTIES THEY USED TO BRONZE AND USE AS BOOKENDS AND TABLE DECORATIONS WHAT A HORRIBLE THING TO DO AND THEY SHOULD GET THE RATH OF RUTH!!

HOLLY~ READING YOUR POST I AM REMINDED I NEED A HAIRCUT!! HOW IS YOUR GRANDMOTHER BY THE WAY? STILL GETTING HER PERMS?

MEADOW~ I LOVE TO WATCH THE KIDS DO THOSE SPORTS DAYS. THEY CRACK ME UP. SUCH DETERMINATION AND YET THEY STILL KNOW HOW TO LAUGH!! NICE DAY OUT. HOPE IT WARMS UP SO YOU CAN HAVE A POOL ERECTING PARTY!

HAPPY~ I AM HOPING YOU GOT HOME EARLY AND GOT A HEAD START ON YOUR WEEKEND. I BOUTHG PORTUGUESE DINNER BREAD, ( SAS OPPOSED TO WHAT? BREAKFAST BREAD?) SALAD GREENS, BEEF STRIPS, LOVELY TOMATOES, CANTALOUPE, 6 DIFFERENT KINDS OF SPRITZER DRESSINGS AND LOTS OF VEGGIES. TAKE YOU PICK!! HAPPY WEEKEND WITH THE MOMS!

I AM ALREADY WASHED AND DRESSED AND FED FOR WHEN LOUIS COMES. ( ONE OF THE NEW ACCOUNTANTS) HE'S A WORKAHOLIC! HE IS A VERY GENTLE SOUL AND THINKS ME THE SAME. MAYBE HE SEES THRU THE TOUGH FACADE. NOT MANY DO. SHOULD BE AN EASY PEASY DAY THOUGH. HE ONLY NEEDS ONE OFFICE OPENED AND THEN CLOSED. NO FIELS NO NOTHING.
I HAVE BEEN DOING A GREAT JOB ON THE CLOSETS THIS TIME AROUND. A REAL PURGING GOING ON. SHOWING NO MERCY.....FLYLADY SAYS IF YOU DON'T USE OR REALLY LOVE IT THEN TOSS IT. SO OUT IT GOES.
TOTAL NOW IS 2 BASKETS, 2 BAGS AND 1 BOX. LAST NIGHT I WENT THRU ALL THE XMAS WRAPPINGS. WTF WAS I KEEPING ALL THIS STUFF FOR. SAVED THE TISSUE AND BAGS AND GAVE THE REST AWAY. SO MUCH EASIER AND NEATER!! FOUND HOMES FOR ALL MY BIG TEDDYBEARS THAT WERE IN A CLOSET. YES LIFE IS GHETTING DECLUTTERED! AS A LAST DITCH EFFORT, I AM NOT USING THE PC EXCEPT TO POST AND SEE IF I CAN GIVE THE EYES A BETTER CHANCE AT HEALING. WE'LL SEE. I AM ALMOST READY TO TOSS IN THE TOWEL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. AND WE ALL KNOW HOW I LOVE GOING TO THE BIG CITY-TYPE HOSP AND SITTING FOR 5-7 HOURS!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND AND BE GOOD TO EACH OTHER.

PS....RUTH....I WOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU IDEAS FOR HAVING A FUN TIME BUT THE ONLY ONE THAT CAME TO MIND INVOLVED A PARTNER AND BEING IN THE PRONE POSITION!! I JUST COULDN'T THINK OF ANYTHiNG ELSE...SORRY