[Maggie]

GOOD AFTERNOON MAGNOLIAS

It is a beautiful 97 degree sunny day here in the Heartland. Sure a difference from the triple digets. I am sitting here sipping a wonderful tasting sf ff Latte while typing. We went out for a nice long ride in the Jeep since we got it back to see if it was all fixed. If it seems to get any glitches we will take it back to get it worked out. They are the folks that can find it if anyone can. Anyway it seems to be back to exact. I did find a cute little iron that I can buy on line called "Steam Bug Travel Steam Iron" and it has 3 temp settings, one touch steam control, dual voltage, safe for most fabrics with a travel pouch included all for 20 bucks. It is called the worlds smallest steam iron. So when I get the do re me of my allowance I will get one. Not much going on here this day. I have some pork chops out to thaw and will make some dressing and a nice salad and fruit to go with it for dinner. The fruit will be some of that grilled pineapple. It is sooooo good.

SUSAN I am so glad that storm lost a category so it won't be as bad as they first thought but still a distructive storm none the less. Some folks just don't know when to come out of the rain do they. "I am so foolish to have gone to sea now I can't get back to dock my boat so save me, save me, save me they cry." "Put your life in danger to help me dock my boat." Out in CA they started charging the folks they have to rescue when they have been warned not to go out or climp a mountain or some such thing. If they get in trouble they will be rescued at a great price. Stay safe my friend.

Type at y'all later.

[Jean]

Good Afternoon, Flowers! It's 75 degrees with a slight breeze and the sun playing hide 'n seek in the clouds. We are supposed to get some much needed rain tonight. We did go to the funeral today and we were amazed at the number of people who attended the service for the 91 year old gal. The minister was very upbeat and talked a lot about the deceased and how many lives she touched through being a teacher, golfer, bridge player, etc. We connected with several older people who knew Bob's parents from college or golf so that was fun. We ate lunch at the same table with a lady whose husband sold insurance and Bob knew who he was. They live close to where my sister lives -- small world. Now Bob is at the farm working on his tractor and I should be doing something constructive. My feet are swelling, and have been for a week, so think I will put them up and read for awhile. Guess I will call the doctor's office on Monday since nothing has changed with my meds or diet.

"Gma" -- Jack's knee machine sounds like a great idea! One of our ladies had a knee replaced and her husband stopped by the church to get ice because they ran out. We have a commercial ice maker so he filled his cooler without even making a dent. Would Fortune eat the bugs? Ernie will eat a fly if he catches it. If they are already dead he turns his nose up at it. You are a fast knitter! I would want to know where my child was and what they were doing if they were in the military. I'm so thankful they are not!

Susan -- Perhaps Irene will fizzle a bit more before she reaches your area. We saw people wading along the shoreline on tv; I agree that people DUMB enough to try something stupid do not deserve the professional help to be rescued! I hope you keep your power and stay safe!

I guess I will put a load of clothes in the washer then read. I didn't sleep very well last night so a nap sounds inviting. Enjoy the rest of your day!

[QuilterInVA]

I can't believe we haven't lost power but I am thinking we are really blessed because the storm turned to the north a little more. High tide will be in the next 15 minutes and its so dark I can't see how much the water is rising so when it gets in my yard, I'll know. I don't know how much rain we've had, but it has to be a whole lot because its been pouring and blowing for hours and hours now. With the bridges and tunnels closed we are nearly cut off. It should be through here around midnight so I've great hopes that we've been spared. There is a lot of distruction, but it could have been so much worse.

[Jean]

Susan -- It must be an eerie feeling to know you are cut off with bridges and tunnels closed; it's not like you would want to go out for a drive or anything. I'm glad to hear Irene is moving on and hope you continue to be safe. Thanks for checking in so we know you are ok.

[gma22]

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