Morning ladies,
Been a crazy week. Long story but we are not going in to Chicago after all. We are doing a "relay" with Mom - DH driving her 5 hours to Madison, SIL is picking her up there and taking her back to her home in Milwaukee where my sister will drive up and meet them there and then take my Mom back home. I am sad that I won't get to see my sister probably at all this year and I think DH is secretly happy we don't have to go to Chicago. But there are considerations and all in all, I think we are doing the best thing even if it doesn't work out for every one. Mom had a good time, she said part of her is ready to go home and part of her is not. She said she sure will have a period of adjustment once she gets back home.
Seems like most of you are suffering from this latest heat wave. No exception here. Been in the 90's, everyone is complaining about the heat and it's only been really hot for about a week now I would think that would be ideal weather for boating, kayaking, canoeing - water things like you do out here. The bugs are annoying - particularly the flies. Mosquitoes are not quite as intense as they were because we are suffering for a lack of rain as things are drying out but there are still enough of them in the woods to bite you when you least expect it.
Mel - you should know that you can't ever truly get away from everyone. I hope you had sufficient time to mourn properly and remember your brother in happier times. Keep cool in this heat and take care of yourself first. I'm sure the hospitals are inundated with heat stroke cases. Asked my Mom why old people won't use air conditioning and she said because they are always cold. I find it hard to believe that because the minute she steps outside she is complaining about how Gawd awful hot it is outside so she notices the warmth Enjoy your Good Witch marathon this week.
Shad - glad that everyone is off to where they belong and you have the place to yourself again? I saw your objections to the rains - isn't that what winter weather is for you or are you looking for just clear blue days and comfortable temps?
Ceejay - enjoy your 3 days off. Isn't it hot out by you? Be careful if you decide to do the yard work. Take a big picture of tea or lemonade along with you.
Michelle - good luck with the new programming project - hope you fly through the code!
Laura - good going on getting some compensation from Home Depot - sounds like it was a timely discount since you were purchasing other things.
Java - I love your pictures of Stinky on FB.
Annie - hope the luncheon turned out well. The beans sound delicious.
Well I have to run out and water all my plants - will have just enough time to clean up, grab something light and fast for lunch and then it's off to the thrift store for the afternoon. I took Mom around yesterday - we ran some errands, had some fun at the casino and she got all of her fudge and candy purchases made for gifts back home. I'll get to spend all day tomorrow with her for her last day here so that will be good.
I'll be back to post on the weekend once I have the house all to myself again.