Good Afternoon! It's another nice sunny day, but windy, in my neighborhood. The leaves are really coming down today! We went to church and then out for breakfast. The restaurant was really busy so took longer than usual. Bob just left for the farm and I'm either going to vacuum fur bunnies or start going through shoe boxes. Neither sounds inviting but both need to be done.

"Gma," I gave Bob the option of watching football last night when he got home, and he chose baseball. We went to college with a guy who was a Royals pitcher and married a girl from Bob's hometown. He retired to become their announcer, got cancer, and died a year ago. Our weather is supposed to be cooling down next week, but still warmer than normal for going into November. We've had snow by now several times over the years. That makes winter seem so long. Next weekend we switch back the clocks.

Guess I will rev up the vacuum and get that done. Hope you all enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

"Gma," yes, Bob is in the back of the picture. Rich has the headset on, and Joe is Rich's grandson. Joe drives the combine this year and loves to pull the wagons with Bob's tractors. Rich has a different brand of tractor and even prefers Bob's to his own. Joe would love to farm, or so he says now, much to her mother's dismay. Rich has two daughters about the same ages as Beth and Jason so the kids grew up together. In fact, we named Rich and Deb as guardians when our kids were little.

Good Morning! It's another nice day with sunshine, no wind, and warmer than "normal." I've been to church and balanced on my first try posting. Dropped a check off at the hospital and am home again. I forgot my WM list and need to take a book back to the library. Realized I had read it before and forgot to initial the pocket. The "new" cat we thought someone dumped showed up with a collar last night. I opened the door to check the collar and it tried to come in. Bob had a meeting this morning and then will head to the field. They are hoping to get that one done today.

"Gma," hope your mail person gets your undies delivered today! A maintain is better than a gain, and you have been doing so well. Perhaps your body just needs a rest. I need to get back to walking; even though the weather has been so nice I just don't do it. It would be nice to have someone to walk with. There have been cornfields that have sat through the winter. I'm not sure what they can use the corn for then.

I have lots of things I could do, I just need to pick one and get busy. Wherever you are, and whatever the weather, enjoy a marvelous Monday!

Good Morning! The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, leaves are falling off our trees finally, and it was chilly 34 degrees early this morning. I had planned to stay home today but Bob said, "if you're out and about, I'm about out of . . . ." That means he might have one squeeze or squirt left if he's lucky. His last funeral suit needs to go to the cleaners so will drop that off while I'm out. He gets lots of hugs in his hometown church so comes home with makeup on his suit. Good thing I'm with him. Otherwise more sorting and pitching -- the catalog pile is getting too high and I know the Christmas ones will be coming soon.

Hope you all enjoy a terrific Tuesday and stop by to check in.

Good Morning! It's sunny, no wind, and a tad bit warmer than yesterday. Sunshine sure helps the attitude to get things done! I'm working on my "to do" list and have bell practice later this afternoon.

"Gma," it's good to see you today! I was beginning to hear an echo here. Too bad you didn't smear your nails at the salon, and they could have done them over. How do you dry your nails there? My salon uses either a little fan or a light machine that you slide your hand inside. Hope your lump will disappear on its own.

Not much newsy from here today, so hope you all enjoy a wonderful Wednesday!

♪♥♫ GOOD AFTERNOON IN ROCKTOBER MAGNOLIAS ☺♫


I have been going through my magazines and saving a couple recipes from each and will get my books in order. I have had a recipe that we like using white potatoes and was happy to get one now using Sweet Potatoes. The recipe is for Hasselback which means to cut the potato in 1/8 inch intervals so it looks like an accordion and brush the slices with oil between slices as much as possible. You bake the potato and then drizzle a mixture over the top. Anyway they are fun to make and yummy to eat. Another recipe I didn’t want to lose is Slow Cooker Pulled Pork that is so good for sandwiches on a sturdy bun and the easiest way I have found for making it. My plan is to get all these recipes into their proper binder and typed on the index before starting with my doll making.

We found a neat gun range out in the country in the hills that we joined. They have combination locks on the gates and we were the only ones there yesterday. The one closer to town is always so packed with folks and costs about 3 times more to belong. The one way out in the country has all we need to get in a good practice. Life is good.

JEAN Have fun at your bell practice.

DONNA FAYE I have a great way of drying my nails. It is a can of ONYX professional 3-2-1 Nail Dryer. It actually does do a quick dry. You hold the can 6 to 8 inches from nail and spray once over each nail. Repeat if necessary.

Always remember ~ Never, never, never give up
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Good Afternoon! It's another nice day, sunny and no wind. I met my friend for coffee and we talked away the morning. I ordered some shoes online, same brand and size I've worn for years, and they are too short and too narrow. I had to print off a return label for UPS and I took it to Mailboxes where we have shipped packages for years. She said she couldn't take it because of the label and I would have to find a truck driving around town. I asked if I could call an 800#, and she said they would charge me to pick it up. They supposedly stop at a bank "around" 4:30. Guess I will be making another trip into town later. I left our rings at the jewelry store, to have the settings checked and have to pick them up later too.

Maggie, I've seen the potato recipe but have never tried it. It looks so good!

"Gma," someone put my friend's social security number on her deceased husband's name. "They" wanted her to go online to get it straightened out, and she told them she wanted to talk to a person, face to face. She finally did get to meet with a person even though they don't/won't make appointments. He died Sept. 1, and it still isn't straightened out. Makes one wonder if anyone takes pride in their job anymore.

I should get busy and think of something for supper, that Bob can warm up when he gets home. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Good Morning! It was a COLD 24 degrees early this morning. The sun is shining and the wind is blowing; the Weather Bug says it has warmed up to 33 with a wind chill of 22. I went to get my nails done this morning and then headed to the grocery store. I think the prices have all gone up again. Crazy! I remember when a sack of groceries averaged $5-10, (dating myself, I know) and now it's closer to $25 a bag. I did my good deed and picked up a cart that some inconsiderate person left loose in the parking lot. The wind blows them until they hit something, usually a car. Some people are so stupid! Bob is moving to an area 30 miles away to harvest the last corn crop. Hopefully they will finish the replanted beans and be done Sunday.

"Gma," I'll trade you temperatures! After the fact, I wondered if the fact I would be charged return postage had anything to do with Mailboxes not taking my box. They still ship UPS, and one other time I returned shoes that were free shipping both ways. I did catch the UPS driver at the bank; there is a big drop box by the bank, but of course my shoe box wouldn't fit. I don't think we will have many trick or treaters tonight. With 11 houses, 4 or 5 will be dark and kids won't walk a long block to chance a piece of good (?) candy. I agree about Hillary and Mrs. O.

I'm thinking soup for lunch so guess I will do that. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Good Morning! The sun is shining, a breeze is blowing, and it's 27 degrees as I type. I've been awake since 4:30 when I had to make a bathroom visit. Bob was getting up at 5:30 so don't think I ever really went back to sleep. He was meeting his farm friend for breakfast and then heading off to the field. I got up before he left, and the "boys" even looked sleepy and a little confused that early. No specific plans for my day except laundry, picking up, and maybe I'll vacuum the fur bunnies. I do need to sweep leaves off the deck and feed the squirrels first.

Hope you all enjoy a relaxing day!