The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

[Saint Jude]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

LOL, yep Blondee it'll be a cook book based on sweet, hot, & spicey dishes! (some that might "bite back", but so fresh ya gotta slap em...)
No tan lines required or desired!
Put that in your pipe & smoke it! (or BBQ, whatever blows yer skirt up...)

There I go crackin myself up again... There's something to be said for being easily amused tho.:H

Oh hey! I could do a chapter on self support kayak campfire cooking!
Oh oh, got me thinking,... a chapter on dutch oven delites would be in order too (done a lot of that in the Grand & on the Green River years ago) A lot of people don't realize it but the Green is actually the "Mother River", the Colorado is a tributary to it...

Welcome home Ruby!

Fennel, tell Mom "Hi!" Have a wonderful visit.

Hill, I used to hate fences when I did a lot of horseback ridin as a kid... but they do serve a good purpose, for privacy & especially if ya have a renegade dog like mine!

Roger, Your welcome for the "wake up thoughts" LOL (hope I didn't scare ya too bad!)

Hi Nora!

Hope everybody's having a great "manic Monday"
Glad to have the Puter up & running again, I missed everybody yesterday morning, butI did a good workout in the weight room & got abunch of chores done.
This puter thing does tend to eat up a bit of time. But well worth it coming here.
I have my alcohol class tonight (which is court mandated), but suprisingly, I'm really enjoying going to them. My counselor is a really nice lady. We have quite a bit in common, besides the addiction... she's a kayaker, hiker, has lived in Colorado, we're about the same size, same hair color, eye color...(daughters of diff Mamas?) She probably wouldn't appreciate that ...
Guess I made my coffee a bit strong this AM!!
Peace & Hugs,
Judie

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

ok was able to get truck running .. but its a rough start but running .. now need to work the bugs out of it ....

[Saint Jude]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

:goodjob:Rog, Make sure & pat that dash board!

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Gosh - hi to everyone! Judie - so lovely to see you posting.....you have had an extremely interesting life!! Blonde - day 5 - that is so good to hear! Hopefully you are feeling good? Hill - enjoy your hockey game tonight won't you. Nora - so lovely to see you here again after so long - are you doing well? YEH ROG - got the truck going - did you ever find out why you couldn't before? fen - nice that your mom is home again - with her cat! bet they missed each other.... Ruby, good to have you home again - now you need to rest to get over your trip away. RC - that moth is amazing - I have never seen anything like it. Vicki - I think it is too hot to grow broccoli here right now - I am hoping it won't bolt - we have had and are due to have high 90 degree days for ages!! Temps today are supposed to hit 100 in the high heat of the day. WAY too hot. Scottish Lass - that is so good that you have a week under your belt - yes, we can all talk to each other here but it is 'cos we all understand. It is hard for those who don't. they all think we need to just stop, not understanding just how hard that can be. Tony - so sorry you didn't get the job - but the right one is out there for you, you will see...... Grateful - are you hiding? You need to come out!! I hope things are going okay for you......

I need to carry on getting things sorted for my mum visiting tomorrow - I work today until close too, so it is going to be extra crazy tomorrow morning for me doing all the stuff I haven't done yet!!! Hugs to you all,

Sun XX

[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Good Monday to all my precious family! Hubby went to work today (PTL!) so I got to sleep in and wake up to total silence! I love it! Scottish, congrats on getting through that first week! It is downhill now, I hope! I totally agree with you, it is so awesome to have friends here who care and understand! We do understand, love you and are so happy you joined our family! Fennel, your place sounds lovely! You will love the peacefulness of the birds singing as you sit outside in the quiet and peacefulness! So soothing and relaxing to me! I'm so glad you have sisters to help you with your Mom and I am so glad she is doing so well! Judie, my hubby grows alot of peppers, too. He makes a dang good hot sauce and salsa when the tomatoes come in! Sounds like you have a big garden, too. I will have to post a pic of mine. I'm so glad you are enjoying your alcohol classes and like your counselor! Blonde, your flower garden sounds beautiful. We can't wait to see the pics! Congrats on day 5 and feeling so good! Go you! Roger, so glad you got your truck running and hope you work out all the bugs today! Hill, enjoy planning and building your new fence! Ruby, welcome home! We have missed you and can't wait to see the pics! Sunshine, I hope you enjoy your Mom's visit! Grateful, you must be having a busy Monday! MB, I am so sorry I missed your call. Please call me back when you have time. I'm praying for you, girl and will help you out any way I can! Well, I got some new pics to post from my daughter's wedding. Hope you enjoy. I love you all and hope everyone has a great day! Love, Vicki

[not quite a swan]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Its just lickle ole me popping in to say hello to you all....afraid im out of the loop with everyones news so i wont try and hash it up ...will only forget someone....you know i think of you all.... :groupluv:

Not much news from swannie really....getting better day by day but in alot of pain (any ideas RC?)...Dr says its nerve endings....anyway no point in gripping is there...just got to gwet on with it....
A lovely evening here and up until 10 mins ago i was sat outside...maybe summer is here at last....
Doing some group sessions to help me get things up and running and iam actually getting a few pennies to do them so im saving to come over there....shall we say in about 2020

much love to all xxx

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Now the computer gods are angry with me, having probs. Anyway, SWANNIE!!! Momma's back, so you must check in more often, little girl!!
Grands were here just after we got home to swim and crack open a cold watermelon, but here's a starter on the pics. (Can you IMAGINE I've been trying to force Journey posters to join me for a meet-up this month?).
The dove on the porch rail, watching her nest on the beam........


By the garden gate..........


The Roger grapevine........


Some of my flowers..........



Jasmine vine and 'greeter' by front door........

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Woops! Did I kill another thread?? Where's my cake, my WELCOME HOME banner?? :H
I decided to do battle with mizillion wasps that had taken up residence on the eaves of the cabin. I'm stung several times each year, but got ONE sting (wasps 1:me 99) and had a severe reaction. Turns out its a European Paper Wasp, accidentally introduced into this country and aggressively establishing its turf. (pics to follow later) Have to go to doc tomorrow. Bummer. But I squashed his butt. One renter moving, but a good one moving in. Working out all the kinks in the business, and Hubs actually talked about selling here and moving! I was annoyed at the way my company left the cabin; some will NOT be back (not my family!). Will have a chat with son about it. I'm missing my mountain home already.
Now, where to start! I've read back, and you have been busy bees while I was gone. GREAT!
Nora, Swanny, SO GREAT to see you posting. You know if you can't post you can PM me, OK?? I miss you girls.
RC, your 'room' is luscious! So inviting, tranquil. It will be a big hit, especialy given the journal you posted about your own experiences in there.
Hill, you busy beaver! Golfing, fishing, piano recitals. I can't tell you how much I admire how far you've come in a short time, and your kids HAVE to be loving it!
T, that truck just needs some grits in it. It's missing my house, I know!
Grateful, I know you're working too hard, as usual. Please, take some time, put by some money, and treat yourself to a trip to see me. You'll get 5-Star treatment, a gourmet cook, and travel guide. Call me love.
Fen, your place sounds heavenly, ticks and all. I shall tout de suite box up all these confounded squirrels and overnight for release there. How soon before you won't come home when you're supposed to??
DA, good to see you still hanging on. Post more, though. It doesn't have to be deep or impressive, just what's going on with you.
MB, my head's swimming too. I know you want to stick your head in the sand, but it's not an option, love. Get legal help, NOW. There's GOT to be someone who knows this crap that will help you.
Tony, I know how much you wanted that position, but your perfect one is out there, and you will be FABULOUS, DAHLINK in it.
ScLa, WOW! You have certainly pressed against that rock and hard place. Hold on, sweetie. Look for all the help you can get. Check out loans, grants, free legal aide (and it will be easier when you're divorced). But stay here for support, right?
SOS, they'll be putting squash blossoms and kale round your tombstone if you don't take care of yourself. You KNOW I'll talk to you straight, so take better care of yourself. You are too important here to make yourself sick, and you (and esp Paul!) don't want me coming down there!! :H
Nelz, like I told DA, it's great to have you here, but we'd love it more if we hear from you. Please join in and tell us all about yourself.
St. Jude, I remember you from way back. Glad you found us. You're just a big ole funny mess, girl!! :H Consider writing your memoirs. You do a colorful turn of phrase, and certainly have the stories!
Blonde, I've seen you around too, and good to have you as well. Look forward to getting to know you better!
Gimp, come on. Post some more, pretty please.
And my OLD nemesis, Sunny D. How the heck are you, girl! So momma's coming tomorrow. Can't wait to see pics, and hear about the visit. I'm so happy for you both.
PS: Oh yes, and RC? Those are Luna's. We get a lot of them here each summer. Last year I got to watch one immerging from it's thing-a-ma-jig. Too cool. Cicadaes are back this year too.Actias luna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hope I didn't miss anyone. Still thinking and worrying about Biz. If anyone connects with him, tell him I miss him.

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

And BIRD! Where is our Bird??? Busy with her little chicks, I guess.

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Welcome home, Rubes!!!:wave::rays::disco:

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

THERE'S my band!!

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Swan, so nice to see you posting! Are you having nerve pain? Gabapentin (aka neurontin) is supposed to be helpful for nerve pain.

Judie, do you kayak/canoe camp? Oh gosh, reminds me of the good old days. I used to white water paddle/camp. It was so much fun!

Sun, I hope you have a good shift! Yes, mum is so happy to be reunited with her man-cat.

Rubes, those pics are lovely.

Vick, same with yours...your daughter is so beautiful, and so are you!

Nora, did you get my pic of the reunited couple?

Hope you're all having a great day...

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

Fen, the whitewater rafting/camping is spectacular around the cabin. The head of the Appalachian trail starts there. Ya'll NEED to come visit me. (I may show up at Casa Fen anytime!!)
BTW: The dogs LOVE travelling............

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

I am here...went awol to the lake for the weekend and Bret and I are consumed with this tax problem....nice chatting with you Vicks.....I will check in tomorrow...not much to say today

[fennel]

The Journey begins here so get YOUR ASSES IN GEAR!!!! for june

rubywillow;1126756 wrote: Fen, the whitewater rafting/camping is spectacular around the cabin. The head of the Appalachian trail starts there. Ya'll NEED to come visit me. (I may show up at Casa Fen anytime!!)

I do NEED to come and visit, Rubes. Are you into rafting/camping? Maybe a bunch of us can head out on a little side trip! Did a tiny bit of the Appalachian trail when I was in NC a couple months ago...so lovely!