I finally got my act together and put together a crock pot of pasta sauce using the roma style tomatoes from the garden. So all night long we got to smell spaghetti sauce. Guess what's for dinner tonight? Next time it's going to go all night long I have to do something with cinnamon or apples - something that smells breakfasty.
Debating about going to the next town for dinner and a movie one night this week. I want to see The Family with Robert De Niro and it doesn't look like it's coming to our local theater any time soon - we just have a small theater with 6 screens - frankly I'm amazed (but grateful) that it stays in business. We hardly ever go to the movies any more. Yesterday we took Nina in for her treatment - she is such a good kitty. I was able to get a better travel case from the thrift shop and I think she was more comfortable in that than the small zip up bag we got at Walmart as she did not make a peep in the car. It's only been a day but I don't see any improvement in her 
- they said if it was going to work it would in 1 to 3 days. There appears to be only one more option left - some rather expensive blood tests we had done to identify if she has some vitamin or organ deficiency. Even the vet said her condition seems to defy treatment. Laura - I like Suzanne Deason for yoga videos. I also like Ana Cabon for Pilates. Both have done several DVDs through the Gaiam fitness company. I hope your weigh in goes well today - never can tell. I had a small bag of Harvest Cheddar Doritos last night - salt bombs but thankfully it didn't affect the scale this morning. That's frustrating waiting on the delivery of your DVDs - certainly should have been here by now but at least you have some back ups to use. That's a good idea to record the espisodes - I guess I never watched an exercise program that had that many options in it. I was reading about the shipyard shooting - most of the victims are older and I think it was sad because they weren't that far away from a retirement they never got to see. Makes me grateful that I am out of the city - used to be that one would be leery going into certain areas or being nervous after dark re: safety. Heck, now you can get killed just being at work. During the day. I don't know - too many people, too many freedoms, too many nuts. What is becoming of this world??? Oh btw - loved your canoe shot - what fun!
Annie - I'm glad you are finally getting your foot checked out. Sometimes things are slow to heal and go away eventually on their own but if it's still bothering you for so long, there might be something more to what's going on there. Good thing the Hallmark Channel is heating up the movies - you can soak / rest your foot and ankle while catching up on the offerings. DH is holding up - thanks for asking. Been hitting the heating pad - this time of year the aches and pains act up. My feet are doing ok - just can't stand anymore for long periods of time. I can't believe how gnarly my feet are getting - I should get my orthotics trimmed as they don't fit into most of my shoes so I tend not to wear them.
And I have noticed that the Crocs shoes - especially my older ones were bothering my back which in turn bothered my hips, etc. You should be gearing up soon for the busy time of the year with open enrollment right around the corner. I shudder to think how much more our insurance is going to cost us. Thinking of dropping dental ins next year - we are paying far more than we use. Glad that your brother is doing better - what a scare!Ceejay - you can get a lot of great video samples on You Tube - good idea. Especially if you want just short ones. I'd be mindful of the level of effort too if your tummy is complaining. Don't strain.
Shad - I love the "palm tree" look on tiny little toddlers. So cute. Mum and Dad should not worry about S falling on her duff - that's why they have extra padding in the diaper area while learning to walk.
My lately Food Network magazine has a special insert booklet of Pumpkin recipes. Will have to look through it and send it to you although most of our American recipes are probably far too sweet for your tastes. We were driving on the highway and saw a pumpkin farm that bordered the road - the pumpkins are big and fat this year. It was such a pretty sight and I always think of you when I see them as you are such a fan of the squash. Are things settling down on the job? Hope you made a big dent in the to do list busy lady Michelle. Always something to be done, eh?
Love and healing thoughts to Miss Mel. We miss you
Working today - I'd better get a move on. I always seem to be running 5 or 10 minutes late. Today I will get there earlier. Really I will.
Have a good day everyone.
Re passports - two passports ago during the 1990-2000 timeframe, I was traveling for work, often internationally and had a ton of stamps in my book. I believe I stopped just in time - flying isn't as pleasant as it used to be!! 
We're supposed to get another frost on Saturday so whatever I can salvage between now and then, that's what I'll get for the season. Nina seems to be doing a little better. We both have 
that this does the trick. She jumped into DH's arms yesterday - hasn't done that in a good while and at least she's not a stink bomb right now. Autumn must be around the corner - fall festivals are kicking into gear. Our town is this Saturday - cousin's town next weekend and further north where the orchards are is the apple festival the first weekend in October. That one you have to shuttle by bus from the orchard to the lakefront area - not a fan of that so DH and I may just take a ride up to one or more of the orchards and check out their goods. I really don't need the arts and crafts stuff of the festival - more interested in the food 
I think I'll do one of those workouts tonight, and do my ab challenge before or after that. Today is day 15. Yesterday's challenge included a 55 second plank! Glad I tackled that before the other stuff. 