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Post by plantdoctor on Aug 11, 2021 7:31:25 GMT -5
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Post by davehhhj on Aug 11, 2021 7:43:40 GMT -5
morning
nice picture blessing to all dave
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Post by plantdoctor on Aug 11, 2021 7:53:23 GMT -5
Good morning Dave and all who visit later. This morning it is 75º with a 'feels like' of 83º because we have 98% humidity. Later will be 83º with a 'feels like' of 95º. After today it is supposed to cool down and the humidity is supposed to move on.....I hope they are right on that prediction! I know I will not start mowing today given the current conditions.
I kept busy all day yesterday doing this, that and the other thing. Last evening DS sealed my sidewalks. They look so nice again. Lair called that he had a crisis.....his TV had frozen. I went up and flipped the breaker because it is plugged in behind the fridge and we weren't about to try and move that out. Once we 're-booted' it, it was working once again for him.
I got a call from my nephew from the cities yesterday that he is also coming this weekend. He doesn't stay here...he brings his camper, but I need to try to save him a camping spot. He and his DW are also coming Thursday night. My friends from Grand Forks arrived in town yesterday, but I'm not sure when I can meet up with them.
I need to go and read yesterday's VIP and will be back. Charlene
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Post by plantdoctor on Aug 11, 2021 8:29:40 GMT -5
Marlene...When I read your post yesterday, I wondered what Crumbl cookies was because I had never heard of them. This morning on our local news there was a segment talking about the new "Crumbl Cookies" coming to Rochester, Mn. A fly in church can be entertaining, but definitely distracting...lol.
Bette...Even though you took the day off from work, it sounds like you got plenty of work done.
Karen...I am so sorry to hear of your fall...and your arm looks painful. I understand your fear if you would have to be hospitalized. One of my block away neighbors has put off his knee surgery for months because he cannot leave his wife home alone because of her dementia.
Mary...I hope the guy gets that chain fixed for you soon. Does your tomato have dry rot?
Carol...Your posts always make me laugh. You certainly need to stay out of Ethel's way...you don't want her going on strike...lol.
Gayle....How did the potluck go last night? If I saw a snake in my yard I'd probably be in the next town asap talking about where I used to live...lol.
Elaine....When my friends come for lunch, they each bring their own food. I certainly wouldn't want to prepare food for them every week.
Wendy...I guess I didn't realize that you were going to do a bathroom remodel. Does it just need some updating? I bet the neighbors are noticing your landscaping. Maybe they will catch the bug as well.
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Post by luvmyb_b on Aug 11, 2021 8:30:12 GMT -5
 We woke up with thunder, lightning, gusty wind, and torrential rain pouring down. It was a good old fashioned thunderstorm that didn't last but was welcome nonetheless. I didn't think we were to get more out of this but the sky is not clearing up. It's actually looking kind of ominous. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. At least if we lose power this time with a storm it will be in the daytime when DH won't be using his CPAP machine. The computer was acting wonky this morning when I first turned it on. Should have known Windows was doing an update. I wish they would let you know they are doing them, instead of the computer just slowing to a crawl. The last time an update was done, either by Dell or Windows, I lost my access to my HP printer for some reason. DSon was able to find it in my default file and I have to scan differently than I was before, but I figured it out. Now, this morning after the update, I am getting the message about some file not being able to load that looks suspiciously like the message I got before when I tried to scan from the computer. I am going to have to see if I can scan from the printer/scanner when I am done here. It is early in the day, but I think I am doing better this morning. I am not as sore and I have a better range of movement than I had yesterday. Hopefully my body continues to heal and adjust. I was thankful to feel good enough to wash the hummingbird feeders and make myself some breakfast with minimal use of the walker. That isn't a huge accomplishment since we have a galley-style kitchen, but it felt like a small gain to me. My bruised arm is pretty sensitive to the touch even in places I don't see bruising. I must have wacked my elbow also in the fall. I am still going to take today easy. I have plenty of correspondence I need to work on - thank-you notes & mailing off a photo to DBIL that I promised him - so that is on my agenda for the day. If I feel up to it, I may even fix a nice supper for tonight. Given how I felt last night, I was grateful for hot dogs and steak fries along with some fresh veggies and apple slices. Love the morning meme, Charlene! So cheerful! Glad to hear your weather will be improving soon. These HH days are wearing me down. Nice that your DSon got your driveway sealed. It probably seems like a new coat of paint brightening up a room. Good thinking on how you got Lair's TV back up and running. Enjoy your company! What a weekend you have ahead of you! Well, I suppose I better use my sitting time wisely and do something on my list while I am here. If I sit too long, I think my hip will tighten up on me and my knees will revolt. This getting old isn't for sissies, is it? LOL! Wishing everyone a wonderful Wednesday.
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Post by Marlene on Aug 11, 2021 8:42:18 GMT -5
The computer was acting wonky this morning when I first turned it on. Should have known Windows was doing an update. I wish they would let you know they are doing them, instead of the computer just slowing to a crawl. I 100% agree with that statement. Marlene |
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Post by Marlene on Aug 11, 2021 8:49:09 GMT -5
As soon as the grass dries off I will mow. I'm mowing just to cut the weeds and give the lawn an "even" look.
Routine dentist appointment this afternoon. UGH!!!!
Karen, glad to hear your elbow is improving. Take it slow.
Since today is Wednesday, the local paper as well as the regional paper will be delivered to my mailbox. Something besides bills and advertisements. Although I'd rather receive an advertisement in the mail than a spam call.
"Joy can never stay away for long. It's drawn to you!"
Marlene
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Post by marylc on Aug 11, 2021 10:51:21 GMT -5
Hello to every one, Charlene= nice picture, we had 94*and 105*heat index yesterday, was 81* at 8.30 this morning going to 96* today! TOO HOT! there is a breeze though but that will be hot later. must lookup crumbl cookies! watered the plants and noticed that the bumble bees are small ones going on the blooms. thought the pool water would have been warmer over the week=end but was cold again, oh well do get exercise in till our fingers get pruny looking. stay cool everybody, Mary in Kentucky.11 50am.
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Post by sonny2u2 on Aug 11, 2021 11:15:14 GMT -5
Good afternoon,
Did not go for a walk this morning. I had asked the therapist if I could walk and he said as long as it didn't hurt. It was hurting this morning so did not walk. I rented a scooter in September for Disney because I am in no shape to be walking the long distances. I don't want my friend to try pushing me in a wheelchair soooo.
It is 95° and HHH outside. We had T storms yesterday evening, had the power go out once but it came back on rather quickly but took the internet a little longer to get back.
Made spaghetti for my meal. Now I have the clean up to do.
Have a good rest of your day.
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Post by Jean on Aug 11, 2021 14:50:32 GMT -5
Hi Charlene,
You were talking about Crumble cookies earlier. Apparently, some people really like them. One of our daughters came over with some for us recently. I didn’t think they were all that special, it we managed to google them up just the same. Anyway, I was close to the Crumble shop recently and the line was out the door and down the street!!!
You order the cookies on line and pick them up. A different approach to retail. Fairly expensive, up to each their own.
Our temperatures are nuts. The winds are just plain hot and the humidity is also awful. Hopefully, this summer weather will cool off soon. Last February when we were having 18 degrees below zero, I thought I would never complain, but here I am, complaining about the weather. We humans…..
Jean
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Post by Gayle on Aug 11, 2021 15:31:46 GMT -5
Good afternoon,
OK, somebody tell me what's different about Crumbl Cookies. I googled them but didn't really find an answer other than a different box & something about pink coloring.
We are sunny & HHH which in this case stands for Hot-Hot-Hot. Cloudless sky, so the sun is really beating down. What breeze there is , is also hot. It was 83* this morning with a heat index of 95. It is now 97 & that same index would make it 109*
Too hot to be outside for any reason, if you don't have to be. I did go run some errands earlier for dog, cat & bird food. WM was almost totally out of bird food so I had to buy something different than I normally do. A smaller bag for a bigger price too. I picked up 3 bags of mulch at Lowe's. Those & the bird food are still in the "trunk" of the car waiting for twilight & cooler temps to get them out.
The launch went off perfect yesterday & plenty to eat as everybody contributes something. Charlene, I didn't realize your lunch group brought their own lunches. That's good. I've often wondered if you were fixing lunch every week for them.Glad you got Lair's TV working again.
Would you believe I got another letter from VEC!! If I'm understanding it right , they kicked the decision back down the ladder & have now changed their mind and have determined that the LOA I took from Driveline was"without good cause" & so not qualified for the benefits I rec'd. It does clearly say "disqualified" So I guess being at high risk of Covid during the Pandemic is not a good reason to accept the LOA that the employer offered.
I was all prepared to make copies of the paperwork I have showing just the opposite & write a letter to explain them & return it all to VEC. (Still can't get through to anybody on the phone) Mike says I should just ignore it & throw the D&^% letter away, because they don't know what they're doing LOL
In a way I kind of agree with him but OCD won't let me do that. So I made copies of what I thought was appropriate, incl. the letter I rec'd today, hand wrote notes on the bottom & sent it all back to them. A few wks. ago,right before I got the decision vacating previous determinations I got a form to fill out requesting a waiver of any repayments of benefits, so there's that. I wish I could afford a lawyer. And, unfortunately, the saga continues.
That's my world today. Hope yours is better.
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Post by luvmyb_b on Aug 11, 2021 17:09:27 GMT -5
 Gayle, I am sorry to hear you are still having trouble with VEC. It sounds like they do not know what they are doing! I understand how Mike feels, but I also get your need to complete this process. I wish you could get a letter stating a final decision that you could make them stick by. How ridiculous! We had another round of rain come through about an hour or so ago. It was pretty strong stuff. Winds were high and the rain was blowing hard. We lucked out and didn't have any loss of power, but some places not so far away did. There was also hail and downed trees in a number of places. One of my nieces posted pics on FB that looked pretty rough in their neck of the woods. Just before that blew in, I went outside with my walker to pick up the tomato pots. DH was mad at me and called me stubborn because I wouldn't accept, "We'll do it later." That is a diversion tactic I have come to know too well from him. It means if I feel like it or think of it later maybe I'll do it. I also picked the ripe tomatoes after I got the pots set upright again. Those volunteers of DM's really are putting out the fruit! I ended up with so much that I decided (probably wisely) to let the ones on the ground stay there. No sense risking another fall for the sake of tomatoes. LOL! I was interrupted from posting with a call from DSis#3. That took a while because she was pretty upset. Her DD is just unbelievable. A woman-child ruining the life of her own child and blaming everyone but herself. Poor DSis! We ended up talking longer than I expected, and now I have to throw together a supper plan. This ought to be fun. Hope the day was good to everyone. G'night. |
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Post by Gayle on Aug 11, 2021 17:09:57 GMT -5
Stopping back by at the end of the day.
I got laundry done since I was last here, pulled some weeds that I originally mistook for flowers & got the seed & mulch out of the trunk. The babies are fed & I'm next.
On the back of the letter I rec'd today is a final "appeal" date for this latest determination. If I don't hear anything different from them by late August, I've decided to just re-file my original appeal. The facts are still the same.
Talk to you again in the morning.
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Post by davehhhj on Aug 11, 2021 20:12:54 GMT -5
question gayle on drive line
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Post by davehhhj on Aug 11, 2021 20:13:45 GMT -5
ps planted 4 10 foot rows of beets to day
will post more later
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We woke up with thunder, lightning, gusty wind, and torrential rain pouring down. It was a good old fashioned thunderstorm that didn't last but was welcome nonetheless. I didn't think we were to get more out of this but the sky is not clearing up. It's actually looking kind of ominous. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. At least if we lose power this time with a storm it will be in the daytime when DH won't be using his CPAP machine. 
