One Step at a Time - August 2017

[NoraC]

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Glassie - so sad when they get so upset like that. :sad: I'm sure she's forgotten all about it by now.

TMH - So glad to hear the all clear news. The last family gathering we had was really nice. There was beer & wine but there was also freshly made flavored water, bottled water, soda. Worked out really well.

Pauly - I'm sorry about that customer! I have had to get up and turn my back on someone and walk away when he wouldn't stop. And, I do understand your elephant in the room comment. :hug:

Rusty - where are you? At home? I might not have to go anywhere this weekend. Casey did my shopping for me. Yahoo!!!!

Liz - happy for you and your trip. What a great thing to look forward to!

We have had a LOUD morning. The neighbor that is right next door to our neighbor tore down their house to build a two story. Today, they must have laid a frame or something. Loud crane and yelling, roaring motors. Lovely. Then when that noise finally eased up to the normal construction noises, the lawn service started up. They service about 4 of the houses nearby - so, I am still enjoying the leaf blowers. :rotlf:
I know, I know - HOW DARE THEY do their work and bother me? It's all about ME. Back to the Veruca Salt image. LOL Rusty - it cracked me up that you started mentioning the scenes.

[Rusty]

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Hi Nora, Yes, I am at home but having a relaxing day, a rush-rush day, and a work day all at the same time. LOL. I am having 10 women over for lunch and an afternoon pool party. I am grateful for the close friendships of many here at home. Spent time swimming in the lake on this scrumptious 86 degree, sunny day. I agree with you that political discussions should be spoken on the threads who like/appreciate them. Oh I have A LOT more to say on the subject, but I will keep it to myself for right now.

TMH-I am SO glad all your cancer tests turned out OK!:yay: What a tremendous relief. So happy for his son and new wife. I thought they were very gracious in telling people to bring their own drinks if they wanted them. MI to MN is a long way---did you fly or drive? My friend who is helping me host the party tomorrow just got back from her annual family vacation to St. Joseph, MI. Please stay with us...you and I are kindred spirits here. ;-)

Glassie-so glad that most of your time with your little grandangel went well. Babies cry for a lot of reasons, who knows why she was crying? She has forgotten it for sure.

Liz-I hope you enjoyed your pool today!

Must get back to work.

[NoraC]

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Not much to talk about but wanted to check in. Hope the pool party was fun. They are having one next door and it sounds like a nice time.

[Rusty]

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Hi Again,

Quick check-in again before I fall into bed. The pool party is tomorrow. :-)

Nora-sorry to hear you have some noisy neighbors. :sad:They can be a real drag. My dear friend and downstairs neighbor's 24 year-old son lives here full-time and he used to have LOTS of parties on the weekends. Many times I was awakened on a Sunday morning to the unmistakable sound of someone vomiting. GROSS! Finally, my friend and her husband said he couldn't have any more parties! Ooh la la!

Off to bed. Sweet dreams, everybody!

[Lizann]

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Glad to see so many posts!
TMH, congrats to your son and DIL. Happy that you are celebrating a happy occassion! Sounds like fun having the two Tweens. Enjoy your time with family. I admire the tea totalers, sounds like a lovely time!

Glassie, I am sure you didn't offend your grand daughter. Who knows what sets them off. Maybe she was just over tired?

Rusty enjoy your get together tomorrow. Glad you got to enjoy a swim today. I know you enjoy entertaining. Funny you mentioned St. Joseph MI. We have friends there! It's really a beautiful and unique place (at for those of us on the east coast). We have not been there for several years now, but love it there.

Nora, sorry about the noise in your neighborhood. We get a lot of that here too. We have a noise ordinance here in town, but 7 am on a Saturday is still early.

Skendall, Pauly, hope all is well with you.

Haven't heard from AG in awhile. Hope she's ok. Maybe still up in Alaska?

I was in the pool today and then went to my nephews fire dept clam bake. Lots of really good food. Boy do those firemen know how to cook!
Hubby stayed home, cleaning out his shed:sohappy: finally! They are building 4 new homes right across the street, so once it got dark hubby, Mark and I threw out some wood and such in the dumpster over there. So sneaky we are! Anyway next step is to finish the fence! Baby steps, I suppose,

Wishing us all a great AF night!

[Lizann]

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Another beautiful day here. Getting a jump on chores for the week as I am working most of the week. I will get out for a walk at some point. I must admit I am enjoying the mundane routine. It's pretty ordinary here and I love it. Don't know how much longer it will last. Saw daddy this morning. He was a little quiet, but seemed to be doing ok. He's back down in his work shop, which he loves, and cut his finger on the saw. Mom finds he's miserable if he's not doing something and just laying around. They have found a happy medium for right now. Not much else new around here. Hope you're all enjoying a wonderful AF Sunday!

[NoraC]

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Happy Sunday.

Liz - glad you had fun yesterday.

I don't know what's up with me but fighting the black cloud for a few days. So, I'm going to clean up around here. Too much clutter around. Take a little spin on my exercise bike on the patio and look at the beautiful world. I will be back

[NoraC]

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x-post Liz. :heartbeat:

[NoraC]

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I hope that everyone had a Stupendous Sunday.

Lazy day here. Catch you all tomorrow. :hiya:

[Glass Half Empty]

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I hope that everyone had a Stupendous Sunday.

Lazy day here. Catch you all tomorrow. :hiya:

Thanks lovely

Sunday was nice, but now it's Monday again. The weekend seems a looooong way away.

[Rusty]

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Good Morning, Friends!

Nora-I am so sorry you feel like you've had a dark cloud hanging over your head.:hug: That was me a couple of weeks ago so I TOTALLY know how you feel. I just felt like I couldn't get out of this melancholic feeling I had for about three days. Exercise really, really did help. Hope you enjoyed your spin on the exercise bike. :-) I read your blog about your mom last night and well, I got very choked up. It must be very therapeutic for you.:hug: Thank you for having the courage to invite us into your daily life.:heartbeat:

Glassie!:love: Will you be able to spend any time with your little grandangel this week?

Liz-I am glad your dad is keeping himself busy! But cutting himself on the saw???? OUCH! Did he need stitches?

Big hellos to [MENTION=16893]Wildflowers[/MENTION], @TMH, [MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION], [MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION], @Mr.Vervill, and anyone I missed...happy AF Monday!!

[Lizann]

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Good morning and happy Monday!
Rusty, I'm glad the melancholy lifted. I find it hard to get moving when I'm like that, but I agree exercise does help!
No stitches needed for dad's cut. He's a tough cookie and has had many work related injuries over the years.
Off to make tomato soup with ALL those tomatos from the garden. Check in with you later

[ToMyHealth]

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Good morning! Yest was spent introducing grandsons to sauerkraut making. Oldest one enjoyed being the stomper. Left kids at their Mom's and dh & I had low key evening watching Good Will Hunting. Stuck with drinking plan (not all the way AF) but good. We so needed that downtime.
This a.m. Enjoying cup of Tim Horton coffee dd brought us from Canada. So good!!! Today we head out to our friend's house who lost his wife last May.
Nora, hope you get out of funk soon. Not pleasant, I know.
Rusty, we flew from FL to MN. Fortunately, we have a car to use and place to stay now. Helps with the expense tremendously. This is our 3rd trip this year here. Son turns 50 in Sept and stepdaughter turns 40. Big birthdays but don't think we will fly up. Thank goodness for Facetime!
Liz, glad no stitches. One guy cutting cabbage yest got minor cut. Could have been a lot worse.
Have a marvelous Monday!

TMH

[ToMyHealth]

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Oh my 2 posts in a row. DH had coffee mtg with boss, job he retired from but doing some consulting work. He got fired. It's ok, he is 72. He also has an entrepreneur project and feels it's tine to attend a convention to get off ground. Well, Sept one is in Michigan, costs $1,100 and feels too much expense. Emailed co that just fired him and asked if they knew 2018 location. It's Orlando! How cool is that!

Told him it was meant to be. Now he can get his ducks in a row, and WE can go to Orlando next fall. Maybe I can even help him in some way.

Pics on FB of honeymoon couple at Mackinaw Island. They look soooooo happy!

Ok, bye.

[Wildflowers]

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:hiya: Steppers - hope your Monday is a good one.

[MENTION=651]SKendall[/MENTION] - Missing you!.... Sure do appreciate all your support, encouragement and wisdom you've given to so many of us at MWO. :love: Your journey has been difficult, painful! Thank you for showing me and others how to stay sober and sane. Well, for me partially sane. A mix of laughing at self and tears. When do you travel back to Mexico for more implants? Hope all creepy, crawly things are staying far away from you!... Ewww!..... I'll shall send a large mallet for you and Peggy, if they don't stay far away. If and when I move to AZ, hope not to face some of these freaky creatures. I really love the PNW!...Kids and maybe grand babies will over ride. The thing is they have their own lives and mine isn't as busy as theirs. I keep thinking do I want to see them once or twice a year or much more. Or is that much more really going to be a reality? Will I end up being a burden to them? Was raised to look after our elders. Not sure this generation feels the same way. Hope your getting to spend time with Vivian!.... :smile: Hope your feeling well!... :hug: Hope to see you soon!...