August 2019 $50 Your Way Giveaway!! #giveaway #paypal #GC
I am still road tripping around California but I wouldn’t dare forget to post my monthly giveaway! So, my monthly update will be rather short.
I am thoroughly enjoying my time with my kids and of course, Alice. Yes, in between, I am still complaining about traffic. I am sorry for everyone in Southern California that drives the i5, 15, 215……. wait, let me reword that; I am sorry for anyone that has to DRIVE in southern California!
I’m enjoying pool time a lot! I am really going to miss swimming everyday. Sarah, now I understand why you hate missing swim class. Ahhhhhh it’s so wonderful being in the pool. Speaking of which; Alice the mermaid is ready to hit the pool again. TaTa for now!!
The GIVEAWAY!!
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Good Luck little Peanuts!
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230 Comments
shelly peterson
I had a great time at the lake today.
Crystal K
Had a birthday party for my daughter today. Houseful of wild kiddos and lots of chocolate!!
Amber Cheras
My day has been okay. I worked out watched some shows hung out with friends and cooked.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. Hey Kate! Sorry about your twitter account. Instagram did the same to me.
Kate Sarsfield
Yesterday no internet, now my Twitter a/c has been suspended and no idea why – AGH! Bloody modern technology 🙁
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis today. Then I spent the day preparing to go to the lake.
Crystal K
Enjoyed some crafting today with my kiddos! Melted down crayons in silicon molds to make cool new crayon shapes!
Tamra Phelps
I’ve just sat here all day. Bored. Trying to lose this excess fluid so they’ll let me go back to physical therapy. Last week I dropped 11 pounds, so it is coming off.
Sarah L
The link to add this giveaway is not updated. Still has the July one. If you update it before tomorrow, I’ll add it to my blog.
Michelle J.
It’s a good day. I always enjoy Fridays.
Kate Sarsfield
Agh! No internet for 12 hours! Ah well, at least the housework got done!
Michele Soyer
At every months end one wonders where did the time go? Before you know it Ho Ho Ho time will be here.. have a great weekend and if you are in the states Happy Labour Day weekend…..
Crystal K
Back to work after a nice summer break. Good…but exhausting!
shelly peterson
I had a good day. I went to lunch with some family.
Sarah L
Got up early to take my new car (6 months old) in for an oil change. I’ve been going to the same place for 25 years and trust them to take good care of my cars. Frank checked under the hood and found that it takes synthetic oil and only needs to be changed every 5,000 miles. It will cost $65 instead of $20 but I’ll only have to do it every 6 months for the amount I drive.
Kate Sarsfield
I woke up with a blinding headache so I’m taking it easy for a bit before tackling the usual household chores. Might go back for a lie down later.
Michele Soyer
Sitting here with my book and have no intention of moving for a while.. work can wait…
Crystal K
A relaxing day – we had a thunderstorm today, which is rare for where we live so I always get so excited!
Sarah L
Good swim. Then a trip to Costco. I split their chicken with my friend since I can’t eat a whole one.
Kate Sarsfield
Mum’s bag leaked in the night – very much a case of BIGLY poo! Anyway, that’s all sorted now so I’m going for a nap!
Michele Soyer
Weeds weeds weeds…. jeez it seems like half of my time is pulling them….so that is first on the agenda.. when I see one in my flowers I go nutz… after that filling a cake order…..
Michelle J.
I love that it is still warm outside!
shelly peterson
I spent the day getting my grandson and sons haircut and went school supply shopping.
Crystal K
I started mother/child swim lessons with my daughter today. So much fun! Looking forward to doing it again next week.
Sarah L
Had a great massage this afternoon. Decided to wait til the weekend to change over to the new computer.
Kate Sarsfield
I’m having a quiet kind of day as Mum’s sleeping in her armchair. Trying to learn the lyrics to some of the new tunes I have to learn.
Michele Soyer
Yesterday was 2 years since my husband passed….very hard time….today going out to his favourite part of the land and remembering all the times.. good .. bad.. happy.. sad….all the adventures.. the morning coffee/tea in the gallery talking…..
Kate Sarsfield
I dreamt about the two of you dancing (á la Pacino in Scent of A Woman) the other night. Hard to believe it’s 2 years … Relish those memories and keep talking to him xxx
Michele Soyer
Funny we used to dance all the time Kate.. by the way he often answers me!
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis and came home and took a nap.
Tamra Phelps
My roommate here died a month or so back. Since then, her call button has gone off about five or six times. The aides come back here expecing that I need something…but then we see the light flashing on Eleanors side. Someone must have reported it because maintenance just came in and changed the wall unit that controls the buttons. What do you want to bet it doesn’t work, lol??? I’m just saying, maybe she has some unfinished business.
Kate Sarsfield
Wooo! Have you checked under your bed for the boogie man?
Sarah L
Good swim. New person dropped in. She’s visiting from Chicago to see her new grandson.
Michelle J.
I woke up early, so I’m already hoping for a nap.
Kate Sarsfield
It’s the first day of school for the little ones today. Suddenly there are more cars on the road and a feeling of things getting back to normal. Senior students start next week.
Veronica Vasquez
Today is a stressful day. Have to take my dog to the vet when my husband gets off work. She’s not feeling well and not eating. We took her yesterday, said she had something upper respiratory, prescribed antibiotics and said if she doesn’t start eating by today and won’t take her meds to bring her back. I am so beyond worried about her.
shelly peterson
I went to lunch with my mom and daughter and then had dinner ay my daughters house.
Crystal K
It’s the last day of summer for us here! Back to school tomorrow. We made the most of it by grilling and eating outside.
Sarah L
Good rehearsal for Sage Singers. Then stopped of at the DWC rehearsal to officially retire as a singer from there and to say hello to friends.
Tamra Phelps
It’s a slow Sunday. I’m getting impatient, frustrated by the wait to feel well again, able to walk and take care of myself completely. But I’ll get it done. Hopefully, lol.
Kate Sarsfield
It’s not raining again today -whoop! Catch-up on all the weeding and change the sheets then chill time with some of the 10 songs I’ve got to learn for a concert on the 5th October.
Michelle J.
Sundays are always great, so it’s a good day.
Michele Soyer
Finished all the rooms except for 2.. new curtains/drapes and comforters.. brought up some of the fall dishes and tablecloths…. time for a Sunday rest after mass….
shelly peterson
I spent the day at my nieces birthday party. I also watched a movie with my Mom tonight.
Crystal K
Had a great day at a friend’s birthday party, then took our new pup on a nice long walk!
Sarah L
I was hoping to change over to my new computer but my internet connection was very flakey most of the day. Will try again on Monday.
Kate Sarsfield
All I’ve done today is catch up on the mountain of laundry that never seems to go away! Homemade pizza tonight; cheese & ham for Mum and jalapeno chicken with caramelised onions for me!
Michelle J.
It’s a fine day today. I love weekends!
Michele Soyer
There are days I want to throw away my wellies and garden clothes and put on a lovely dress and heels to go out with my husband…. laugh and enjoy….have to rely on memories….
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis today and came home and took a nap. then I went to dinner with my kids and my Mom
Tamra Phelps
What a long day. The internet was out all day. It just came back on about twenty minutes ago.
Sarah L
Good swim, then a stop at the library. I won a $200 GC to Amazon a couple of weeks ago and just bought a new computer. I’ll be spending the day tomorrow trying to get files and stuff moved from the old computer to the new one. I’ve worked with computers for most of the last 20 years and am having a hard time getting my mind around the fact that my new computer will have 1 Terabyte of storage. There are 1,024 GB in 1 TB.
Kate Sarsfield
I actually stopped raining for a bit so I managed to get out into the garden to dead head the roses and gather flower seeds for next year’s planting.
Kate Sarsfield
IT … IT stopped raining!
Veronica Vasquez
Rainy, stormy day.. not feeling too great. Running a fever and just feel blah
Michelle J.
I woke up early because my kid wet the bed.
Michele Soyer
Have to take down all the drapes and curtains and change them for the fall season coming soon.. granted there is no fall here but I still go with tradition….a big job so i will do it over days in stages.. the garden still calls….
shelly peterson
My Mom is intown for a visit and spent the day at the park with all the family.
Crystal K
A pretty quiet day, but am excited to report that my tomato plant has SIX tomatoes on it!!
Tamra Phelps
Electric just came back on after being out over an hour. Odd that the emergency generators didn’t kick in…I mean there are people on oxygen, etc., here.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. Been on the go too much the last week.
Veronica Vasquez
Supposed to be cooler today than it has been since we had storms so I’m looking forward to that
Michelle J.
It’s a lovely day. I’m ready to get some things done.
Kate Sarsfield
I’m sitting here writing a shopping list – I hate shopping! No dilly dallying, just work my way through the aisles & get out asap!
Michele Soyer
Looking out at a really lovely day.. I do not feel like working at all.. feel like taking a long walk on the beach with the dogs…..lets see if that plays out!
Crystal K
A great day! I’m having a good time training our new dog and trying to get her to warm up to men a little. She’s such a great pup, but she’s a little shy!
Sarah L
Good to be back to the pool after a week. Then grocery shopping.
Michele Soyer
As usual worked in the garden.. harvesting tomatoes and peppers… put in some bok choy seedlings and flowers…..
Kate Sarsfield
Ah, lads (as we say over here), the leaves are beginning to change already. Now our only hope is for a nice Indian summer in September! I’m not ready for Autumn just yet.
Michelle J.
It’s weird to have the house so quiet!
Veronica Vasquez
Today is a typical Wednesday for me. Typically not enough sleep, typical relationship with coffee.
Sarah L
Steve sitting this morning, massage this afternoon and a movie tonight.
Michele Soyer
Had a wonderful time out yesterday…….went to all the shoppes and totally enjoyed myself.. now back to work…
Veronica Vasquez
It’s so hot outside today I want to jump in a giant swimming pool and live there
Kate Sarsfield
AGH!!! Make it stop! Someone, anyone, make this flipping rain stop! I am beginning to lose the plot!
shelly peterson
Hot day and day of dialysis. I am tired today.
Sarah L
100 degrees today. Bleh. Still glad to be home from Santa Fe. Good trip.
Rosie
Heat wave here, and severe thunderstorm warning in effect. It is 88.64 degrees with the fan on, 95 degrees outside. So, I’m trying to stay cool, and not too far from the fan!
Veronica Vasquez
After a busy hectic weekend I’m kind of glad to be getting back to the normal day-to-day. Very tired though. Was up til about 3am last night so coffee is my friend
Kate Sarsfield
“It’s raining again …” Isn’t that how the song goes? Almost 3 times the usual amount of rainfall has fallen so far this month. Other news: my niece started exams this week as she was allowed time off in May. A cousin of hers committed suicide and, although she didn’t know him well, it hit her hard and right in the middle of her 3rd. year exams. She has 2 this week and 3 next week so they’re nicely spaced and fingers crossed, so far, so good.
Crystal K
My day is AWESOME because today I adopted a dog from the local animal shelter! Childhood dream come true!
shelly peterson
I was lazy for most the day, other than some cleaning I did.
Tamra Phelps
Things are doing better today. I was down because I temporarily had to stop physical therapy. (I put on about 40 pounds of water weight in a few weeks because my back hurt so bad from nerve pain that I was sleeping in the wheelchair rather than lay on my back in bed.) But the legs are doing better, going down in size, since I’ve been able to get back in bed and put them up. I mean, it was bizarre how huge they got from sitting in the chair, letting them hang down.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, I’m so glad, Tamra. Keep wiggling those toes!
Rosie
Day is good, I made peach preserves and a huge pasta salad. I made the beans from scratch in the slow cooker. Just finished all the dishes. Pretty hot out today, but not like the record-breaking July!
Kate Sarsfield
Well, it’s raining again (quelle suprise) so I’m catching up on little indoor DIY jobs that I’ve been putting off. It’s very satisfying crossing things of the to-do list!
Michele Soyer
Sitting here making lists.. big store grocery shopping tomorrow….also a plan for the week in the garden.. then lunch and a nice glass of wine…
Michelle J.
I love Sundays, so it it a great day.
shelly peterson
I had a great day. It was my grandsons birthday party today, we had a fun time.
Crystal K
Went to a beer festival today and had fun listening to live music and blowing bubbles with my kids.
Rosie
Nice Saturday, kind of quiet, and decent weather. So far no thunderstorm, although could still have one this evening.
Kate Sarsfield
I just couldn’t get going at all today. I just wanted one of those curl-up-with-a-good-book days and that’s exactly what I did!
Michele Soyer
It is a gorgeous sunny day out but the met office announces a yellow alert for later today.. better get moving transplants to do….
shelly peterson
Today felt like a long day. I am ready for bed.
Tamra Phelps
I’m having a difficult few days. But I’m trying to remind myself that I can get through the hard days.
Kate Sarsfield
Still raining but I went to get my hair cut to cheer myself up and got some great thrillers in a charity shop as well as a gorgeous leather shoulder bag for roughly $5! So happy day, and no I didn’t need a new bag!
Michele Soyer
Spent 4 hours outside today working on the pond.. things are up to snuff now.. don’t want to have to do that work again.. if there is no bad weather tomorrow plan on doing some painting outside…have a great weekend all!
Rosie
Day is going good, nice weather, too. Fights last night at the condo board meeting, owners yelling at the investor owner on the board and others, too, over many things. I didn’t say anything, and they are still playing games with the 100 fire code violations, this is the second time they’ve been written up about the same things, they are supposed to come up with a plan (since January) and haven’t yet, and now only have one month, and they didn’t even discuss it. The bad part is if/when they assess fines, they will be each of us, unless we sue the board. I want to have a tiny house, no more condo baloney.
Veronica Vasquez
Happy it’s Friday! Looking forward to celebrating my anniversary this weekend
Michelle J.
I’m going to get my house clean today!
Crystal K
A great day! Took my kids swimming at the lake again. They went RIGHT to sleep tonight, haha.
shelly peterson
I went grocery shopping and got breakfast with my son. I also watch my grandbaby for a few hours today.
Michele Soyer
Well started to work outside and actually got a bit done before the black clouds came in and it started to pour…. thats that .. so.. up shower put on the coffee and relax .. house is clean and the laundry and pressing is done.. guess i will have to relax!
Veronica Vasquez
Feeling a little blah today. Insomnia strikes again. And I awoke with a sore throat. Hoping the day looks up from here
Michelle J.
It’s a beautiful day outside. I love it!
Rosie
I’m getting ready for my ride service to pick me up. It is a beautiful day out, sunny and cool enough to be invigorating.
Kate Sarsfield
And it’s still raining but as we’re down to living off cans of soup from the ’emergency/power cut’ cupboard, I’ll have to head into town. This time last year it hadn’t rained for 6 weeks!
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis today. I came home feeling super crumby. I tool a long nap.
Crystal K
Took my kids swimming at the lake today. Trying to squeeze in some last minute fun before summer runs out!
Sarah L
So good to get back to the pool after 5 days. Then some shopping for snacks for the trip to Santa Fe tomorrow.
Rosie
Kind of dark and damp out today, but I had plenty to do, and just very, very glad no more heat wave!! Made a nice soup in the slow cooker, and just got finished putting everything away.
Veronica Vasquez
No rain today, back to the hot weather. So not fun. Can Fall hurry along please?
Kate Sarsfield
More rain and it’s set to last through to the weekend. So fed up of it (and housework ;))
Michelle J.
I just dropped my kids off at school.
Michele Soyer
Had a very productive day yesterday….got the new planting area ready to go…today pruning trees and putting urea around the drip line….
shelly peterson
I did nothing today, other than go to lunch with my son.
Sarah L
Such a wonderful evening with Judy Collins. The sunset was as beautiful as her voice. A very great end to my birthday. She sang my 2 favorite songs of hers: Send in the Clowns and Both Sides Now.
Rosie
Kind of rainy out today, getting the ingredients prepared to make a soup in the slow cooker tomorrow. I see going through some old boxes, a set of dishes I was going to give away is getting a good price used. Maybe I will try to sell them, I could use some pin money. Hope Connie has a safe trip home, thinking of you!
Veronica Vasquez
Rainy day here, better than yesterday. The heat index here yesterday was insanity. SO hot and humid. So glad for the temporary reprieve.
Kate Sarsfield
Rain and yet more rain … I’m beginning to feel like a caged animal. Thankful I have a roof over my head.
Michelle J.
I’m am tired today, but I’ll push through.
shelly peterson
I am super tired today. It was a rough day.
Tamra Phelps
My back is having some nerve pain issues. Still, not as bad as it was before, lol. I’ll push through and get back on my feet. I keep telling myself that!
Kim Pincombe-Cole
Not a good Monday! On my way home from Cleveland Clinic with kidney issues…
Rosie
Hope you feel better soon.
Michele Soyer
Already to go out and work some more on my new planting area.. wellies on….wheelbarrow and tools… here come the black clouds…I still persist…figure I could get some work done.. then the first large drop of rain and back I go.. I guess I will have to take the day off….
Michelle J.
My day is going well, but lots to do later.
Veronica Vasquez
My husband, my little one, and myself all seem to have came down with something that seems like a summer cold or something. NOT fun!
Kate Sarsfield
Aaaand it’s raining again! There I was, had checked the forecast, got my wheelbarrow & tools out & the heavens opened. How could they get it so wrong? I mean, Ireland’s tiny!
Michele Soyer
Same thing happened to me today!!
Rosie
Getting ready to walk to town and do some errands. Nice day out today. Stopping at Whole Foods on the way home, only buy milk and chips. I don’t have Prime, I just get a couple things to tide me over til I can go to a regular grocery store. The store is still really, really busy since Amazon bought it, they are going to expand the store soon.
shelly peterson
Another day of babysitting. This old lady is tired.
Sarah L
Fun getting back together with the Sage Singers. Then my best friend took me to the Texas Roadhouse for my birthday. I got salmon and it was very good.
Kate Sarsfield
Hey, Happy Birthday, Sarah!
Veronica Vasquez
Today has not been the best. I had to spend 2 hours in an online chat with Boost Mobile, my phone company, today. The really sad part is this is the 3rd week out of 4 weeks I have had to contact them with an issue. It’s ridiculous. It truly seems they don’t know what it is they are doing and I am highly contemplating moving to a different company even though I’ve been a loyal customer for 5 years.
Rosie
Day is going good, just finished making up a spice blend for BBQ, the recipe is to make crispy BBQ chickpeas, you dry them in the oven, then roll in oil and maple syrup, roll in spice blend then put back in the oven. I want to try this idea with popcorn, too. Nice day out today, but I have lots to do here. Trying to help my niece, a military family, they have to move soon.
Kate Sarsfield
Hallelujah!!! It has stopped raining at last so did a week’s laundry & then spent the rest of the day weeding paths & the driveway. I got some buckets of manure to rot down and then put on my roses.
Michele Soyer
It is noon and I am ready to sit and do nothing…Baked 6 loaves of bread.. 2 loads of laundry and made eggplant parm for lunch… now to enjoy!!
shelly peterson
I spent another day watching a friends son. I am beat.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home before a very busy week.
Michele Soyer
Wonderfully productive day….sanitized the aviary..been looking at a piece of land in the barn area that was so overgrown it was making me nuts…had the area cut down and now I see a great place for more veggies to plant….can’t use the tiller so I used the hoe and did not even have to enrich it due to all the green manure… next good planting day I have to make sure my seedlings are ready to go in….have a wonderful weekend all!
Rosie
Day is going good. Just finished up making blueberry preserves, first time I ever tried it. I didn’t see anything I wanted at the store, and it dawned on me to try making my own. So good! They aren’t the kind that you boil the jars, just use within a couple of weeks and keep in the refrigerator, they won’t last long, need to make the scones to go with the preserves.
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going pretty good actually. Been a rough week and really happy it’s finally the weekend
Michelle J.
I got to sleep in a bit, so that helped.
Kate Sarsfield
We’ve survived 36 hours of torrential rain. Tornado in Luxembourg, a dam threatening to burst in the UK … make this madness stop!
Michele Soyer
Hope life and property are alright…..
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis and took a short nap. I then went to dinner with my family.
Rosie
Day is going good, and trying to figure out who/what, etc. for a couple of repairs. Local FB group has recommendations, then others are saying some who were highly recommended were so bad when they used them (without saying which ones) that they could be considered “criminal,” so I’m digging around. Nice day out, but was inside, altho I appreciate it was cool enough I could think straight! Taking some dishes out I had in storage, forgot how cute they are! Love summer!
Tamra Phelps
I’m glad it’s Friday. I need a mini break from therapy, lol. Michele, I envy you having that garden with the tomatoes. Nothing beats a homegrown ‘mater’–as my Granny said.
Michele Soyer
Tammie I throw them in a bowl with fresh chopped basil and cubes of mozzarella.. top it all with olive oil and a bit of sea salt.. cut a piece of bread and sit down and have a party!!
Rosie
wow that sounds deeeelish!
Rebecca W
We are enjoying the sunshine and cooler weather today. Last night got chilly which reminds me that Fall is around the corner.
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going tired. I’m so glad it’s Friday. Barely got any sleep cuz I got woken up really early by a sick child. Fortunately, she is feeling much better now
Michelle J.
I’m braving Walmart for school supplies this morning.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh my, what a night! Wild wind, 6 inches of rain and thunder & lightening. Impossible to get to sleep so I’m hoping for a quiet, relatively lazy day!
Michele Soyer
Gorgeous sunny day with a sky so blue….going out to enjoy the day…
Sarah L
Had a lovely time at the Indigo Girls concert at the gardens. Forecast said lots of rain, but we only had about 5 minutes of sprinkles.
shelly peterson
I spent the day helping out a friend and watched their 1 yr old. Its been a long day.
Michele Soyer
Have no idea where the day went….pulled out drying flowers and re-planted the bed.. Moved on to another bed and did the same….transplanted all my veggie greens.. started some new cucumbers and voila my cherry tomatoes are coming in lovely….tomorrow is another day….
Tamra Phelps
Another day, another battle around here to get something done. I want my legs wrapped to help control swelling, but they won’t because they say it makes the feet swell more…but the feet were swelling anyway. This is all because I’ve been sleeping in the chair instead of the bed. I can’t stand my back touching the mattress (nerve pain from the surgery.) So, I’ve asked to speak to a person in authority, lol.
Michele Soyer
All my best Tammie.. what more can I say but I have a special prayer every night for you….
Rosie
I hope they can find a way to help you feel better.
Veronica Vasquez
Rainy stormy day here today, which honestly, is a nice break from all the heat we have been having
Michelle J.
It looks like another beautiful day today.
Kate Sarsfield
Zoomed around the house this morning, hoovering & polishing and now that Mum’s napping I’m off into the garden to weed the paths/verges.
Michele Soyer
What a burst of energy Kate! Hope you are feeling well…
Rosie
Day is going good, getting ready for the ride service to pick me up so I get groceries. We had tons of flooding last night, cars stuck and ditched. Nobody got hurt that I’m aware of, four inches of water in a short burst, with the thunder and lightning!
shelly peterson
Today I went to dialysis and then went to dinner for my grandsons birthday.
Sarah L
Good time at the pool with friends. That is it for the day.
Rosie
Day is going good. I just shut my windows, it started raining, could be thunderstorms. Just visited with my neighbor, too.
Veronica Vasquez
Totally not feeling well today – I think the heat here is kind of getting to me, been really hot and humid
Tamra Phelps
It stormed yesterday and last night. At one point yesterday, hailstones were banging against the windows. Weird weather here.
Michelle J.
My day has been quite wonderful so far!
Rebecca Weiss
My kids are at church camp this week and are having a lot of fun with their friends. I’ve been able to catch up on some cleaning.
Kate Sarsfield
Hump Day & I’ve still got a pain in my belly, it’s raining again, I was woken by a cold call at an un-Godly hour, wait a minute, hold the front page, the rain has turned to hailstones (in August???) and I have to take Mum to get her hair cut … I wanna go back to bed and start again!
Michele Soyer
Early start… rain coming so I have to transplant now.. then start seeds as the day progresses….feeling very motivated today…
shelly peterson
I didnt do much today. I relaxed and went grocery shopping.
Michele Soyer
Had a lovely morning in the village going around to the shoppes.. By the time I reached home I had no motivation to work in the garden so I took the day off.. oh a small bank problem which after I was on hold for quite awhile and was promised it would be rectified by days end shock of all shocks it was fixed.. will wonders never cease…
Sarah L
Had a very fun SPARK adventure today out at DBG Chatfield. We wandered the grounds a bit then everyone did flower arranging in the barn.
Rosie
I ended up having to walk to town again today, to finish up more errands. At least it wasn’t as hot as last week nor raining, so not too bad. Then home today, chipping away at chores.
Veronica Vasquez
My day hasn’t been so bad for a Tuesday, looking forward to some new release books I have showing up today
Kate Sarsfield
Connie: I’m posting my daily home page comment here because I can’t think of anything else to write about starting one’s own business!
What I want to know is, amidst all your gallivanting and highway hell, how is poor George?
Kate Sarsfield
Well, I’ve still got a pain in my kidney area so I’m drinking gallons to try to flush out the pesky beast and to top it all, I’ve been blocked from FB for 24 hours for trying to share a funny on Connie’s page! I mean, a male ballet dancer in hold with a beautiful woman and with an erection … what’s offensive about that 😉
Rosie
Hope you start feeling better. I’m getting a chuckle you got blocked on FB, you don’t seem like the usual culprit!!!
shelly peterson
Today was a typical Monday. I went to dialysis then went to dinner.
Sarah L
Good swim with friends. Then the bank, then the library.
Tamra Phelps
Saw the infectious disease doctor today. She agrees with the surgeon, doesn’t think there’s still infection. in back. Both say that the infection did ‘significant damage’ while it was there, we are hoping the bone will start to fuse on it’s own because I definitely don’t want more surgery. It’s a time will tell situation.
Kate Sarsfield
I’ve had a pain in my tummy for 24 hours now and I’m just hoping it’s not another kidney stone.
Tamra Phelps
Oh, no. I’m sending you good vibes!!!! Bringing offerings to the God or Goddess of kidney stones. Seriously, I hope it’s just a 24 hour bug.
Rosie
yikes, those are awful. Hope not!
Michele Soyer
Kate hope that you are feeling a bit better..
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going exhausting.. we had a couple little puppies wander into our yard yesterday so we took them in while trying to find their owners, assuming they have any. Then I had insomnia last night so was up pretty late only to be woken pretty early to the pups. They are adorable as can be but tiny little handfuls lol
Rosie
Day is going good, getting ready to go to town for errands. I can’t believe it is August already! Wow. I love fall, though, so I’m looking forward to it.
Michele Soyer
Spent the day yesterday doing nothing at all. spoke to my favourite cousin and realize just how much I miss him…..Today is a rainy day but have to get out there…
shelly peterson
I had a great day with my kids and grandkids at the pool and bbq’n
Sarah L
Had a great birthday brunch at the Fresh Fish Company. I ate crab and shrimp and mussels and oysters and more crab and some key lime mousse for dessert. I’m full.
Rosie
Day is going good, getting a few chores done, nothing heavy duty. Putting together my “to do” list for tomorrow. Glad Connie can have a nice vacay and get in all that swimming.
Kate Sarsfield
Hello Rosie, welcome back!
Rosie
Hi!!!
Veronica Vasquez
Enjoying a nice lazy day at home with the family –
Kate Sarsfield
Today’s current post comment: Connie, when do we get to see some more of Alice?
Kate Sarsfield
I’m watching the film of Oklahoma! (again). Dad had the LP so I know every blooming word. We were going to do it as our musical but it’s on Broadway & the West End of London so we can’t (there are rules about this sort of thing, who knew?).
shelly peterson
I spnnt a wonderful day at the lake with my family.
Veronica Vasquez
Slept in than went out shopping with the family, not a bad day
Tamra Phelps
Current post comment: Are you having fun in California??? I can’t tell you how jealous I am!!
Tamra Phelps
I dozed off and slept half the day, lol. Oh well. I guess I was tired.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. 96 degrees outside. No rain in forecast.
Crystal K
Recovering from dental surgery over here, so not the best day! Hopefully tomorrow’s a little better.
Kate Sarsfield
The main street in the nearest town is closed to traffic for a music/arts festival this weekend (it’s a public holiday on Monday) so I dashed in last night to get the groceries & meds etc. I’ll take Mum to visit Dad’s grave later other than that not a whole lot happening …
Michele Soyer
Serious storm since 5am…. Well I guess I will just have to sacrifice and relax today.. what a damn shame no outside work!! Happy w/e all…..
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis and took a nap. I am preparing for a lake day tomorrow.
Tamra Phelps
Home post comment: I’m so tired, lol. I need a break from being me!!
Tamra Phelps
Went to see back surgeon today. Long story short, the infection did a lot of damage. He hopes the bone will begin to fuse itself. If it doesn’t…well, I don’t want to go there. If they have to go in and fuse it, it involves an eight hour surgery. And he felt that my past infections and trouble with wound healing would make it potentially life threatening. So, it just has to fuse, end of story! In 6 weeks I go back for x-rays to see if it is.
Sarah L
Had a good massage today. Didn’t get to the pool.
Veronica Vasquez
Very grateful that today is Friday! It’s been a long irritating week .. no real plans for the weekend, a little shopping with the family, and then just hopefully some good relaxing times
Kate Sarsfield
My niece is 23 today. Where has the time gone? Mum & I did our traditional Happy Birthday song by phone this morning then R. went back to bed!
Michele Soyer
Well a little down my niece cancelled her holiday… was so looking forward to seeing her.. hopefully next month…..rainy day so inside work today..
shelly peterson
Happy August! I did grocery shopping today.
Kim Pincombe-Cole
It’s been a decent day! All the schools started back today in the Indianapolis area – I swear you could hear parents celebrating… ?
Sarah L
Took a friend to lunch at Olive Garden with the GC I won at the volunteer appreciation lunch last week.
Dana Rodriguez
I can’t believe it is already August! Extremely hot today but got a little relief since it started raining this afternoon. Supposed to do more of the same through Saturday. I am ready for a little cooler temps.
Molli Taylor
my mom is coming in tonight for a visit and im pretty stressed, but excited!
Veronica Vasquez
My day has been pretty hectic. Rained a bit this morning now humid. Glad it’s almost the weekend
Tamra Phelps
Physical therapy is going pretty well. The right leg is getting back to where it needs to be slowly but surely.
Tamra Phelps
I am jealous of all the pool time you’re racking up! I’ve always loved the water, in pools or not.
Nancy
My day is going fine so far. It is hard to believe that it is now August? Where did the summer go? I am cooking a brisket for dinner, so we are looking forward to that!
mami2jcn
Not having such a great day…husband’s car is dead so he took mine to work. I had promised to take the kids out for ice cream today but I have no car. We’ve had a ton of unexpected expenses this year, and we did not need another one. Boo!
Maureen
it is the beginning of a new month so I hope all goes well.
I am praying for a good result of biopsies I had.
Kate Sarsfield
Here’s today’s comment: I’m jealous! All that sunshine and a pool! Oh, Connie who cares about the traffic when you have your own pool!
Kate Sarsfield
Happy August one and all! Not much happening in my part of the world but my cold’s a little better. Still feel like moaning though 😉