Hi everyone! I thought I would take the liberty of starting a new thread since we were on the second page. I've been away. From here and from home. I've been down in Virginia Beach visiting family. All is well down there--just thought I would go for a visit.
Jean, you have been in my thoughts as I've watched television and seeing the damage of all that flooding of your state! Iowa has been hit hard! Not only with terrible flooding but the tornado that took the lives of those scouts. And now this morning as I sit here typing, the Today show is telling us about the crop damage in your state! It sounds like you and your husband are safe.
It seems lately the weather has gone absolutely berserk all over the world. It really does give one a moment of pause and wonder what is going on and what will come next. May we all stay safe.
While down in Virginia Beach, my mother and I (along with other family members) walked the boardwalk and saw wonderful art from the annual boardwalk art show. I saw some beautiful pieces of jewelry; however, most of it is very very expensive. I saw a lot of people LOOKING at things but didn't see many people BUYING anything. Which is no wonder considering today's economy. Hmmmm...do I buy this lovely bracelet/pottery/painting or do I buy groceries or...gasoline? This is a no-brainer!
Anyway, the weather cooperated with the art show. However, Virginia Beach and Norfolk (and other areas) have been full of smoke! Fires from the Dismal Swamp and a fire in North Carolina did blow our way and made seeing and breathing almost impossible (especially last Tuesday...I think it was if I'm remembering correctly). The wind shifted and cleared up but came back on Saturday. Anyway...just smelled awful.
I've been doing a little knitting, reading, visiting with family, running errands with my mother, sitting with my father, and checking up on my father-in-law. I'm going back down on Friday but this will be a short visit as I will be back home on Sunday.
Today...this morning, I plan on taking a nice walk in my neighborhood, catching up on household chores, and cooking my husband a nice dinner.
I hope everyone has a great day....oh! BTW, I have been on program and have been eating healthier. I'm back on track and the scale shows it.