Let's All Help The Animals

July 8, 2020

Good morning.  Well, I'm not quite sure about the weather today.  Outside, it's cloudy and really comfy.  However, my phone app says the sun is shining and soon the temps will be in the upper eighties.  It says we should have pouring rain later this afternoon and evening.  So we shall see what we shall see.

Today, let's talk about what we can do to help the animals.  One of my favorite charities is the Best Friends Animal Society.  Their motto is  SAVE THEM ALL.  They put out a list of things they could use for the animals.  

As you can see, I've enlarged the image to make it easier to read.  Best Friends is located at 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 847 41.  They also have a wish list on Amazon, or you can call them at 435-644-2001 ext, 4634.  I'm thanking you in advance for anything you can share with the animals.

Now, how about something pretty to look at?  This blossom is from one of the new little rose bushes that Bobby planted for me last year.  This one is the light pink and oh so pretty.

I finally finished the last neck warmer/hat set.  Later, I'll take photos to share.  Today I'll get back to my Christmas crocheting.  First, I need to call and order a couple new patterns.  If, and when I get them, I'll share photos of them.  

One of the dwarfs, Mike, picked some milk for me and I just went out to the porch to get it.  Wow!  Is it ever humid!  It definitely looks like rain is on the way.  Hopefully, it will help to lower the humidity.  Oh dear, I just looked out and the sun is shining.   That was quick.  So much for hoping for rain!  

Well, I think I'll go wash some dishes and get started on this new day.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

The Bed Saga - Continued

July 7, 2020

Good morning.  Today is absolutely lovely.  Sunny with temps in the seventies, although they may reach the low eighties later on today.  We may even have a shower.  Tomorrow the hot stuff comes back.  At least that's what the TV weather forecaster says.  

Yesterday's bed saga continues.  Nutmeg wasn't very happy about her photo not being posted yesterday along with her siblings.  She says she has the best bed in the house and she's not sharing!  This is Nutmeg and her Daddy (Eddie).   I have to admit, she does look super comfy!

Deanne and I did get a couple errands done yesterday.  The most important was to drop my laptop off at the computer store.  Even though I only sat in the car, it felt good to get out for a while.  

Later, I took a nap and did a little crocheting.  I mostly just took it easy the rest of the day.  I did try to make some important phone calls, but it seems that many companies were closed yesterday.  I'll try them again today.  

I also poked around on the web for a while last evening and found this wicked awesome tee shirt.  I was pleasantly surprised at how many others there were very similar to this one.  

If only this were true, I'd be wearing a size two.  Oh wow, I can see me now.  As thin as a noodle!  Yup, okay.  Folks, it won't ever happen!  Those days are gone forever.  But it was a nice thought.

I'm feeling like I'd enjoy a steak for supper so I think I'll go see what's in the freezer.  Actually, I think I should go through it one of these days to make sure nothing is outdated.  I have two summer squashes too so I think I'll cook them today too.  I love summer squash.  

Now I think I'll get started on this gorgeous new day.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

A Bed Is A Bed Is A Bed

July 6, 2010

Good morning.  I'm late again.  Yup, I stayed up late reading another book.  This one was "Escape" by Barbara Delinski.  I am really bad with books.  Once I start reading one, I just can't seem to put it down until I've finished reading it.  

Today is cloudy and temps will stay in the seventies.  Woo Hoo!  The heat is on its way back soon, so days like today are really appreciated.  Especially by me.  I call days like this better breathing days.  

Deanne is coming by after work this afternoon to take me out to do a couple errands.  Most important will be to drop my big laptop off at the computer repair store.  Hopefully, I'll have it back by next week.  They are going to get rid of the touch pad.  I don't use it and it gets in my way.  There's no way to just go into controls and shut it off.  

Deanne sent me photos yesterday of my great grandchildren, Jack, Lilah and Alima.  As you can see, they had a great time celebrating in their own back yard.  Gosh, they are getting so big.  Jack will be a sophomore in high school this year!  And, shortly after that, Lilah will be going into high school.  Gosh, it wasn't so long ago that these two were just tiny toddlers.  

Last Christmas, Pogo and I gave Sassy a new bed.  We thought she'd love it.  She did, but Nutmeg decided she liked it too and she took it over, sort of.  So, Deanne ordered another new one for Sassy.  She's not sharing this one with Nutmeg.  Nope, she's keeping this one for herself.  

Pickles, on the other hand, is rather creative and has found herself a really neat bed.  Is she sharing?  Sorry, you'll have to get your own box.

Today, I have no special plans other than to do a couple errands.  This evening, I think I'll just watch a bit of TV and crochet.  Tomorrow's another day to be energetic.  I may start that fifteen minute clean up method again.  I was going to start it a while ago, but I got side tracked.  It's such a pathetic excuse, but it's true.  I get side tracked so easily.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  I'm off now to wash a few dishes before Deanne gets here.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.  

Hugs, Edna B.

Happy Fourth Of July Weekend

July 5, 2020

Good morning.  It's cloudy and 73F degrees here in my little part of New England.  It will get quite a bit warmer in a while, but right now it is really quite nice.  

I hope everyone had a really nice day yesterday.  Did your town have fireworks last night?  I'm pretty sure our town did because around nine o'clock I heard them going off.  I can't see them from my yard, but that's okay.  I did not even miss them.  I spent the day watching the "Chrisley Knows Best" marathon on TV.  I'm not a big fan of reality shows, but I do enjoy this one.  

Last evening, I started re-reading "Legacy", another Daniel Steel book.  It's been years since I read it the first time, and I'm really enjoying it again.  A good book and a zip lock baggie full of Cheerios, what a great way to spend my day.  About the Cheerios, instead of cookies or candy, I fill a baggie with Cheerios and snack on it when I get the urge for a treat.  

Deanne sent me some more photos of her gorgeous roses.  I do believe she has the green thumb that I used to have.  Her roses are exquisite.  Even the bees love them.

Deanne and her family spent the afternoon celebrating with her best friend Caroline and her family.  Caroline and Deanne share the same birthday.  Here's a photo of Kevin, Deanne and Caroline.  

Meanwhile, Audrey and Mac were busy all day getting things ready for a visit from their granddaughter, Alena.  Later this week, they get to have her with them for a few weeks.  Need I say that they are in their glory?  Somehow, grandchildren tend to bring out the best in us.  

I've made no plans for today.  First, I'm going to do some blog reading and then I'll finish my book.  After that I'm sure I can find some fun mischief to get into.  On that happy note, I'm off now to get started on this new day.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.  

Hugs, Edna B.

The Year Is Half Full

July 3, 2020

Good morning.  Today is starting out gray and cool.  I'm sure the sun will make an appearance later on.  Temps should be in the low seventies.  It's going to feel really nice.  You know, I forgot to post the July page from my calendar, so here it is.  Do you realize that we are already into the second half of this year?  It's going by too quickly.

Yesterday wasn't so very busy.  I did make the meat sauce and pasta.  My supper was yummy!  And, I made enough for tonight's supper so I don't have to cook later on.  

Later this afternoon, Joe is going to pick up my grocery order at WalMart on his way home from work.  I wonder what they will be out of when they pick my order.  I'm thinking that maybe I should time my order pick ups for early morning so that nothing will be out of stock yet.  Anyway, we'll see when the groceries get here.  

Last summer, my grandson Bobby planted two small rose bushes by the shed for me.  This year they both have a blossom.  One is a light pink and the other is a medium pink.  This one is going to be a beauty when it gets bigger.

Meanwhile, Deanne's roses are really gorgeous this year.  Have a look at this beauty.

Today I think I'll go over the bills to see if any of them are due.  If so, I'll get them ready for the mail.  Yesterday's mail brought new tax bills.  What else is new?  

I think I'll start working on the photos for next year's calendar now.  It might be nice not to have to rush later on when it's time to put the calendar together.  I already have some photos in a folder.  I also want to call the computer store downtown to see if they are open for  business yet.  I'd like to get my big laptop fixed so that I can use it.  

Well, that's my news for today.  Now I want to do a bit of blog reading.  So, till Sunday, Y'all stay and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Happy BIrthday Deanne

July 2, 2020

Good morning.  Today will be sunny and very warm, with temps in the upper eighties.  Deanne is at work today, but I'm wishing her a great day.  Happy Birthday Deanne.  I love you.

Yesterday turned out to be a busy day, but I'm still trying to figure out just what it was that kept me so busy.  Not that it matters.  I'm retired and there's nowhere to go.  Well, I did crochet a bit, and I took meat out of the freezer to thaw.  I also placed an order for groceries to be picked up tomorrow afternoon.

Today, I'll make a meat sauce, and later I'll cook some pasta.  I'll freeze half of the meat sauce to enjoy the next time I cook pasta.  After that, we'll see what sort of mischief I can find to keep me busy.  

Ever read the stories on Facebook about a cat or dog that will follow someone home because they are looking for a forever home and family?  Well it does happen.  My friend Beth was visited one day by a very skinny dog who was hoping for some food and water.  She named the dog Oliver and took him in as one of the family.  Lucky doggie.  Lucky Beth.  

Ollie is such a handsome fellow, and he loves his new family.  Here's a couple photos that Beth sent to me.  Ollie has decided that he really likes this couch.  Beth, I know you and the boys will take good care of this handsome fellow.  He looks like he's still a puppy, and he does look super happy. 

I guess we're getting a break now from all the thunder storms, although we really did need the rain.  I took some photos the other day of some of the plants covered with raindrops.  I love taking this kind of photo.  Here's my new plant all decorated with wet crystal beads.

Now I think I'll watch Perry Mason, then do some blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

The Birthday Lunch

July 1, 2020

Good morning.  It's supposed to be another gray, wet day with temps in the seventies.  We'll take it and enjoy it because the hot and humid stuff will be back soon.  

As I mentioned before, Deanne has to work tomorrow on her birthday, so we celebrated yesterday on her day off.  I dug out an old photo of the birthday girl.  Isn't she just the cutest?  I'm thinking that her granddaughter looks a lot like her.

We ordered lunch from Olive Garden, picked it up and brought it back here to eat on the porch.  It was Fettuccini Alfredo, salad and breadsticks.  And yes, it was super delicious.

After we ate, I gave her the Denim Blue poncho that I made for her.  I think it looks great on you, Deanne.  Wear it in good health.

And that's her new tiny black smart car that Eddie got for her.  Now I'm wondering if I should sell my car and get me a little smart car too.  Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

Today I'll get back to finishing the dark blue hat, then the neck warmer sets will be done for now.  I've been so busy working on the denim blue poncho that I had to let the men's sets wait a bit.  But it was worth it.  I have another poncho to make for a Christmas gift but I think there's plenty of time for that.  I'll be working to finish the navy blue afghan next.  Busy hands keep me going.

Somewhere in between my projects, I would still like to try rock painting.  Gosh, I just need a few more hours in each day to do everything I want to do.  I'd like to get back to sewing too.  Alas, the hours are too few.  

You know, I have trouble texting because my fingers keep touching the wrong keys.  I just figured out why.  I use my fingers and other folks use their thumb nails.  Well, dang!  I'll have to try it their way to see if it gets easier for me.  

Now I'm going to finish my coffee and do a bit of blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.