Happy June!! $50 Your Way Giveaway!
Happy June Giveaway time! Hopefully, we are all done with the snow! RIGHT?!?!
For as far north as we are here in Idaho it’s been down right HOT here! I am NOT complaining! 80+ degree temps has me doing the happy dance.
Of course, I just looked out the window and we have a mighty dark sky right now! I’m okay with raining all night and then blue sky all day. Yes, I am a greedy girl. I want it all.
Today June 1st, Alice turns 8!! MAN! Time is going at warped speed isn’t it?? Happy Birthday to my favorite person on earth!! I love this sweet, bratty, funny, smart kid SO MUCH!! (She is definitely my reward for allowing my daughter to live through her 13th year on earth!)
I got a chuckle out of Alice’s wish list! A straight out of the 60’s kind of wish list!! (Tell me this kid isn’t my granddaughter!)
A mood ring. TyeDye kit and t-shirts. Dresses and a camera. I swear this is me in a much younger, cuter little body. A MOOD ring?! I didn’t even know those were still around!
Anyone else wanna know why the picture takers is letting Alice have that stick so close to her eye?? I swear I raised my daughter better than that!! Must of been the Son-In-Law. Right??
I hope all the Little Peanuts are feeling stronger and healthier each and every day! Here is to no more snow until December!
Now for the real reason you are here.
The GIVEAWAY!!
I truly am thankful you stop by!
My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! I really do appreciate the fact that you are here. THANK YOU!!!
This months giveaway has the same exact spiel as last month and the month before and the month before that! The year before and well, you get the idea. For as long as this giveaway is popular, I’ll continue to do it. I am truly thankful and feeling blessed that you stop by. This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal option only. (I’m not sure the other GC would work worldwide) This is a Giveaway that is hosted only by me. So, by coming back often and staying around for a while, looking at more than one page, really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements is always appreciated!!
Good Luck little Peanuts!
Here it is August of 2024 and this giveaway is still going STRONG!! Am I a lucky blogger or WHAT?!?!
381 Comments
shelly peterson
It was a warm day today. I did absolutely nothing today.
Sarah L
Steve sitting for 6 hours while his daughter and her husband went to a Rockies game. Watched some golf.
Tamra Phelps
Sunday is so slow. I’ve just been sitting around watching them cook on Food Network.
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going ok, no big plans or anything today, just trying to relax and recharge before the new week – new month
Connie Gruning
Veronica, Hopefully, I’ll actually get some warm weather here too! Have a GREAT month!!!!!!
Michele Soyer
June is over.. where did it go?? Up next July.. an eclipse month…with a second new moon on the 31st.. send out all your hopes and wishes this month!! Happy Sunday all….
Kate Sarsfield
End of another month and still no closer to international fame and fortune! Good (although a little bit in the bank would be lovely)! Mum’s being taken out to lunch by some friends from Dublin so I’ll have a couple of hours to myself 😉
Kim Avery
Today is the end of what was a very relaxing and enjoyable birthday weekend!
shelly peterson
I had a good day. I went to breakfast with my son and daughter. My son and I rented a movie for tonight.
Tamra Phelps
Not much happening today. Saturdays are slow around here.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. Just trying to stay cool.
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going slow – honestly not much going on at all. Just a lazy Saturday for me
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, boy, hazy sun & high humidity with no breeze makes Kate a very sneezy, headachey woman. I’ll just potter in the garden & leave the housework till tonight.
Michele Soyer
For some reason I cannot reply directly to someones post so to Tamra the lasix will help you a lot.. To Kate flowers for dad’s birthday perfect.. Connie stay away from the roof!!
The storm passed us by.. I swear we live in a little nestle of a valley and seem to do all right.. we are all up high but between mountains .. I do feel for the people below us where all our water runs….Outside for a bit of garden work which always turns into hours….
shelly peterson
Hooray today is Friday. I am ready for bed.
Terri S.
Spent the day in bed with fever, very sore throat and severe coughing. I caught this bug from hubby who came down with it about a week ago. Looks like I’ll be seeing our Dr soon too.
Sarah L
Good swim. A bit too hot outside for my liking: 95 degrees.
Tamra Phelps
Lol, I think you got it, Connie! Today, they put me on two doses of lasix a day. Oh joy. For those of you unfamiliar with it, it makes you pee, lol. Yep, they are determined to get that fluid off of me.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, the joys of diuretics 🙁
Mind it doesn’t interfere with the antibiotics & your electrolytes …
Connie Gruning
Okay, testing AGAIN!!!!! Crossing my fingers for a nested comment.
Connie Gruning
Okay Eliza can we sing “By George I think she’s got it?”
Connie Gruning
I think I am doing the happy dance?? I’m not sure yet……………….
Connie Gruning
Okay, one hand raised……. toe tapping……. I’m thinkin’ I GOT IT!!!!!!!
Connie Gruning
Look at that! Not only am I talking to myself, I’m also dancing!
Kate Sarsfield
Way Hay! You rock!!!
Veronica Vasquez
Feeling a bit better today – thankfully! So happy it’s almost the weekend – rest sounds amazing right now
Kate Sarsfield
Today is Dad’s birthday so Mum & I took him a gorgeous big bunch of roses from the garden. He couldn’t tell the difference between a dandelion and a chrysanthemum but he had the touch when it came to growing roses!
Connie Gruning
Kate, that’s a wonderful way to spend Dad’s Birthday. Hug Mum for us!
Tamra Phelps
Kate, I think that’s a great way to celebrate his birthday.
Michele Soyer
Storms coming later this morning so checking outside for flying objects then going on to starting seeds….will quit early and start my weekend….
Connie Gruning
Michele, there are parts of Idaho that had 70 MPH winds! At one point one of the roofers was taking stuff off the roof (via the man life) and it got away from him. I saw this beige streak go past my window I’ve never moved so fast in my life! To get to the window. I swear I thought the roofer fell. I ’bout had a heart attack! Nope just a piece of plywood. I must have looked scared to death cause he laughed and gave me a thumbs up. GESH my heart is beating fast again!
Stay safe!
Kim Avery
It’s my birthday!!!! Can’t wait to see what the day has in store for me!
Connie Gruning
Kim Happy BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shelly peterson
I spent most of the day at home with my grandson. Later I went to dinner with my family.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, I can’t wait for family dinners next month when I’m in California!
Tamra Phelps
So, the bed hurt my back so much, I was sleeping in my wheelchair. But the effect of that was my legs swelling up like you wouldn’t believe. They were becoming concerned. They weighed me. In less than two weeks, I put on 32 pounds. Now, if I gorged on cheesecake and ice cream, I couldn’t gain that much. So they put me on lasix to take off this fluid. Guess we know how my weekend will be spent, lol.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, I just want to hug you for all you’ve been through! Stay strong. You will get through this one too.
Stephanie Grant
My day was actually pretty great! We are remodeling our kitchen and hand making our cabinets so getting some of those installed today made it wonderful!
Connie Gruning
Stephanie! That sounds amazing! I wish we had hired some one to make our cabinets. Home Depot did such a HORRIBLE job! My kitchen looks like )*&$#$.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. The weather now thinks it might be summer. 93 degrees.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, It’s been nothing but rain all week so seeing the sun today made me so happy!! I am praying for nothing but sunshine for Saturday and Sunday. The guys that are doing our deck only work on weekends. So, this is taking a VERY long time. I miss my deck!!!
Kate Sarsfield
There’s a heatwave on it’s way! Mainland Europe is having the worst of it but even the UK and Ireland are due for higher than normal temps. There’s a lovely breeze though and low humidity so it’s really pleasant out there 🙂
Connie Gruning
Kate, I’m hoping your lovely breeze continues. I picture your home like I see on television. A rock cottage, covered in moss. A wooden split rail fence. A lovely arch of flowers at the gate. A bright green yard full of flowers and a sheep. Now I’m not sure where the sheep came from but she is there. She has a bell. Her name is Daisy.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, I wish! Daisy could help keep the grass down!
Connie Gruning
Kate in my mind the yard looks amazing. 24/7 365 days a year.
Veronica Vasquez
Day 3 with the sore throat and crummy feeling. Other than that I’m alright, just wish I were feeling better.
Connie Gruning
Veronica! Feel better soon! I always hate a summer cold they just seem worse. Probably because you’re stuck inside. FEEL BETTER!
Michele Soyer
Well no current today.. once again they are upgrading the lines what a joke.. lol.. anyway out to the yard and garden….
Connie Gruning
Michele, hopefully your current is back. But, you know you’d rater be out in the yard anyway.
Kim Avery
My day is going great so far. I do have to make a trip to the laundry mat which I’m not looking forward to in this heat especially since I don’t have an outside clothes line!
Connie Gruning
Kim, The only thing good about the laundry mat is that time wise it’s one load. I hate doing laundry but the idea of leaving the house to do it makes the day long load after load bearable.
shelly peterson
It feels like its been a long day.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, I felt that day last week. I looked at the clock and told The Husband it’s only 6pm?! I thought it was at least 10!
Sarah L
Fun swimming. Old friends returning to the pool and a lot of catching up to do.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, I really need to look and see if Sandpoint has a pool. I miss going swimming. Although we did go bowling the other night with some friends. I haven’t bowled in YEARS! But it was fun.
Tamra Phelps
We had the ‘care plan’ meeting today. They do this every so often, bring in any concerned family, in my case, my brother and sister-in-law, and discuss any concerns anyone has. I finally got them to actually feel my mattress, which has a weird drop just where my back incision is. They agreed to do something about that.
Kate Sarsfield
Yay! Onwards & upwards!
Connie Gruning
Tamra, YEAH!! That’s good news!! When does the new mattress arrive??
Kristen
Today is a good day 🙂
Veronica Vasquez
Still not feeling well at all today. My throat hurts so bad it sucks.
Connie Gruning
Veronica, maybe it’s time to make a doctor appointment?! (I said that in my very best Mom voice!)
Kate Sarsfield
I’m about to head into town to take not one, not two, but three sacks of clothes & shoes for the charity shops. I’ll probably come home with a ‘bargain’ though!
Connie Gruning
Kate, Dang it! I want to go to your thrift shops. It’s my favorite kind of shopping!
Michele Soyer
Tamra best of luck with therapy.. you can do it! I think I shall take today off… I am not motivated to do anything at all..water the garden then relax….
shelly peterson
I didnt do too much today. I watched my grandson and went grocery shopping.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. Weather is finally heating up. 65 degrees high Sat & Sunday. Today 85.
Tamra Phelps
Kate, don’t feel bad. I have a pair of Levi’s 501 jeans from the 80’s. I bought them without trying them on…of course, I’ve spent over 30 years telling myself I will fit into them someday, lol. I WILL!!!
Connie Gruning
Tamra, ME TOO!!! I call them my dream jeans. I’m never donating them. I will wear them!! Now pass me some M&M’s please.
Tamra Phelps
I think I’m almost ready to restart physical therapy. The back seems to me ready to stand it. It’ll feel good to move forward again.
Connie Gruning
Go Tamra GO!!! We are all behind you!
Kate Sarsfield
I spent yesterday evening going through wardrobes & so far have 2 sacks of clothes for the charity shops. Honestly, why do I hang on to things I know I’ll never wear? Hope you got thoroughly spoiled yesterday, Connie!
Veronica Vasquez
Woke up this morning with a sore throat and feeling all around crummy. Hoping it’s just allergies cuz I cannot afford to be getting sick right now. And I have asthma so when I do get sick it aggravates the asthma
Kim Avery
Pretty sure my day can’t get any worse. After being up most of the night with a sick dog I poured my first cup of coffee. Set it on the edge of the counter and down to the floor it went! So my kitchen floor got mopped!
Connie Gruning
Kim Hopefully your day went better after the floor mopping. I hope the weekend is amazing!
Michele Soyer
Might be having a guest next week so time to really spruce up the downstairs apartment…change the curtains and the linens and await company!!
Connie Gruning
Michele, OH man, you just reminded me that Selena will be here on Monday I should go check the guest room! Ackkkkkkkk
shelly peterson
Happy Birthday! Today was a tiring day for me.
Connie Gruning
Thank you Shelly
shelly peterson
Hi Connie, It was just ok. Honestly I would recommend waiting and renting it.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, thank you. I will do just that.
Terri S.
Happy Birthday Connie! ?Hope you had a wonderful day.
Sarah L
Nope. It didn’t nest. Just added a new comment.
Sarah L
Happy Birthday!! I think I’m trying the nesting reply.
Michele Soyer
Connie Happy Birthday!! If I could send balloons and flowers I would!! Pooped from working in the yard and garden.. time to shower, have a nice glass of wine and read my papers….
Connie Gruning
It’s slow as molasses ……….. but does it work??
Connie Gruning
Connie……. to Connie from Connie Nooooooo it didn’t work.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, yes it does!!! Well, hang on let me try to post it before I break out the bubbly!
Connie Gruning
Seriously Why can’t I get these comments to nest? Ackkkkkkkkk maybe it’s time to find a new theme…. y’all know what that means. I usually break it soooooooooooo hold please….. let’s try this…….
Connie Gruning
Okay, let’s see if THIS plugin works for nesting comments. Fingers crossed!
Tamra Phelps
This is one of those days when I’m fed up. I’m tired. I’m tired of something always being wrong. I’m tired of having to rely on others for the simplest of things. I’m tired of working so hard too get well only to have it all ripped away. I guess this is just one of those days when you feel like you’ve hit a wall. I’ll get over it.
Hey, Connie, have a great day! Happy birthday!
Kate Sarsfield
Tammie, walls were made for breaking down! Hang on in there hun!
Kristen
Happy birthday!
Connie Gruning
Thank you Kristen!
Kristen
I’ve had a lovely morning so far.
Connie Gruning
Kristen, my day is going pretty darn good too! I woke up to a facetime with Alice and my daughter Selena. Great way to wake up!
Nancy C
Hot and humid today! Must be summer in Maryland.
Connie Gruning
Nancy, it’s kind chilly here in Idaho. The skies are gray and it might rain. Our poor roofers just can’t catch a break with the weather!!
Kate Sarsfield
It’s just one of those plodding along, do nothing different, same old, same old, kind of days. Or, if you were from here and were asked “wotcha up to?” you’d answer “ah, divil a bit, shure ya know yourself!”.
Connie Gruning
Kate I can hear the lyric in your voice. I love that line!! I think that needs to be on a mug!
Veronica Vasquez
I am very grateful for the rain we got here yesterday because it got the house to cool off quite a bit. The new filters arrive today thankfully so it shouldn’t be a problem now. Our AC is weird, none of the local hardware stores apparently have the filters we need so had to turn to Amazon. Looking forward to not having to have fans going constantly
Connie Gruning
Veronica, hopefully your nicely cooled off now. The fan noise puts me to sleep RIGHT NOW! So I would be walking around groggy all the time!
shelly peterson
Today was a good day. I relaxed for a while ad them went to see Toy Story 4 with the family.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, was Toy Story 4 good? I can’t wait to get to California and hit the movies with Alice!
Terri S.
My poor hubby has been sick all weekend suffering with fever, sore throat, cough and sneezing. He had an appointment on Wednesday with an ear, nose and throat doctor regarding a hearing aid. The waiting room was filled with about 20 patients and many were coughing. After waiting an hour and being told the wait would probably be another 2 hours, he made another appointment and left. I think he caught this bug there. ?
Connie Gruning
Terri, that’s NUTS! 3 hour wait WITH an appointment. That’s insane! I hope the Hubby is feeling better soon.
Sarah L
Just a quiet day at home after a busy week. Have some asparagus baking in my oven right now.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, I LOVE asparagus in the oven. The tips get black and crunchy. UMMMMM I put mine in the oven with 4 spears together wrapped in bacon. Lightly sprinkle with brown sugar. Dang it…. now I’m hungry!
Nancy C
Ugh, I have such a bad headache today. It’s so nice outside but I’m stuck inside with this. I feel like I’m wasting the day, but I can’t help it!
Connie Gruning
Nancy, I hope the headache is completely gone and you are enjoying something fun today
Connie Gruning
I tried all weekend to find a plug in that would allow us to post under the original comment. Like WordPress USE TO DO!! I tried several different options. Either my site froze or there was no submit button.
If anyone here runs a WP site and has fix please let me know. Either on here or email me at
Co****@pe******************.com
Tamra Phelps
It’s been a slow Sunday here. No big news of any sort.
Kate, I bet a Shed Festival is a lot of fun. But if you can hear it miles away, then I bet it’s deafening up close!!
Connie Gruning
Tamra, That’s what I was thinking about the Shed Festival. That would be really loud. But fun!
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going. I’m not feeling well today and very tired. The ac in our house is on the fritz so I’ve got a new filter arriving tomorrow and hoping that will fix the problem
Connie Gruning
Veronica, I hope you feel better soon. It’s kinda chilly here. Rain is comin’ in fast.
Kim Pincombe-Cole
Playing the waiting game today, as my daughter is due to give birth any day now!
Connie Gruning
Kim TOMORROW!! Have your daughter hold off till tomorrow!! That’s my birthday and I grew up to be sweet and kind and scarca…. nevermind…. maybe today is a good day!! Congratulations!!
Kate Sarsfield
Last night was the Annual Shed Fest. Never heard of a shed fest? Neither had we till we moved here! I honestly thought it was some sort of sales convention for sheds (and not antlers!). No, it’s a big music festival with different genres on different stages and boy, is it loud. We live 8 – 10 miles away but we could hear it till the early hours and then all the cars/taxis heading home. Still, it’s only once a year so can’t begrudge them some fun. Bet there’s some sore heads today, though!
Connie Gruning
Kate, that’s FUNNY!! I was all excited at first with Annual Shed Fest! LOL!
Michele Soyer
Got really tied up outside yesterday so got no baking done.. Fired up the oven early today and baked 4 loaves of bread, a banana pecan sweet bread and muffin, a blueberry lemon sweet bread and some muffins.. ready to wrap and freeze most….now to sit back and enjoy the day!
shelly peterson
I did a whole of nothing for most of the day. I did go to the mall with daughter and grandson for a little bit.
Sarah L
Had a good concert at the library for Sage Singers. My best friend came to listen. The rain held off until after I got home.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, I’m glad your best friend came to hear. That always makes an event better. Hopefully you two had a great catch up tooo.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, you aren’t getting snow too are you? My friend in Vail is. I did not laugh. It was actually more like a cackle. Yeah, I know… Karma it’s comin’ for me.
Kate Sarsfield
Hope everyone’s having a good weekend! The sun came out (briefly) but it was nice to be able to get into short sleeves again!
K-Squared
As the new day has come to show its presence; its up to me to make it the memorable day! Maybe my life will begin to show a new light or some other noticeable change in that of what has held me since my accident. If anything I am having a prior planned schedule to which I am helping family, clean, dust, volunteer/mentor activities and preparing a meal for my parents – that of whom celebrated their anniversary but my father has COPD and mother recovering from a 2nd foot operation we had to postpone till tonight.
Michele Soyer
Moving early today.. cleaning out the aviary, bathing the dogs, transplanting some Blue Lake beans and setting up another bird house for those trying to make nest… Have a great weekend all…
shelly peterson
Happy Friday! I am happy for the weekend!
Terri S.
More rain today ? I binged watched The Spanish Princess series and indulged in a bowl of chocolate ice cream. Had to cheer myself up from all these days of rain we’ve been having.
Sarah L
Good swimming with friends. Big trip to the grocery store. Concert tomorrow at the library.
Veronica Vasquez
Today’s not going that great for me, to be honest. Not feeling well. AC in my house is having issues and it’s hot in my city right now, so not fun
Kim Avery
It’s the first day of summer & the rain has stopped! Today I will be out pulling weeds then firing up the grill for supper!
Kate Sarsfield
I have done nothing, absolutely nothing so far today, apart from sleep! It’s nice to have a lazy day every now & then!
Michele Soyer
Yesterday had a visit from my neighbour..she brought me calla, day lily and anturium plants…. in fairness gave her coxcombs ..cucumber.. eggplant seedlings….great conversation too!!
shelly peterson
I didnt do too much today. I did watch my grandson for a while.
Sarah L
Steve sitting today. He told me about going to the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City.
Veronica Vasquez
Today is going alright for me. Yesterday was really rough. It was like everything that could go wrong was going wrong for most of the day. But today seems *knock on wood* to be a better day
Connie Gruning
Veronica, I hope that today is 100% better for you!!
Michele Soyer
Good news Tamra!
Well thank goodness did not lose any of my transplanted flowers due to the heavy rain.. they look good! Off to the garden…
Connie Gruning
Michele, we had a heavy rain for about 23 seconds then all gone. YEAH!!! One of the bushes in front of my craft room door was a tasty snack for the Moose and Baby in the middle of the night. Noisy eaters!!
shelly peterson
We cooled down a bit today and got some rain. Which I dont mind, I dont like it too hot.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, Here is Idaho too. The weather has been amazing! Not too hot and having the new screen door on the front door has made a HUGE difference. YEAH!!
Sarah L
Bit of a pain today. Have an RA flare in my left knee. Saw the doctor, got meds. But I did have to cancel helping with a Sensory Garden tour.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, I hope your knee is better today. Baby girl Bear is having her first period. I SWEAR to you I am having sympathy pains!!?? WHATTHEHELL!??! My lower back is killing me and I have cramps?!?! Yes, I think am telling you I’m synced with the dang DOG?!?!
Tamra Phelps
Finally, some good news. The infectious diseases doctor says I probably only need about 2 more weeks of the I.V. antibiotic, then I can switch to the pills. That’s better than six more, lol.
Connie Gruning
Oh my gosh Tamra, That is AWESOME news!!! You are amazing!
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going very meh. I quit smoking 6 weeks ago and today had to take a step down on the patch program and can definitely tell the difference so in a pretty meh mood until I get used to it
Connie Gruning
Veronica WAY TO GO!!!!!!!! 6 weeks is AMAZING. The Husband quit smoking, he knows the day and date. Course his ended in a Heart Attack with a pace makers…… so it’s REALLY drilled in his head. 6 weeks! GREAT JOB Veronica!!
Kate Sarsfield
Oh Tamra, it’s just as well you got to see him. You can live without cartilage!
I’m back shifting grass today before the rain starts again later. Mum’s almost back to her usual self, thank goodness!
Connie Gruning
Kate, I am so glad about Mum! That has to be a huge burden off your shoulders!
Michele Soyer
Well it has been pouring now for a few days and I lost all my zucchini plants.. tomatoes and peppers look alright but zucchini gone.. Back to the starting point….
Connie Gruning
Michele, I’ve had a hankerin’ for Zucchini. I hope you get some new ones started.
shelly peterson
I did a whole lot of nothing today. It was pretty nice.
Sue E
We had nine grandkids over the weekend until today. They went home and we are getting our deserved rest!
Connie Gruning
Sue, NINE grandkids at one time? I would be exhausted!! Enjoy your quiet time!
Tamra Phelps
Went to the orthopedist today. He said there has been infection in the knee, it has eaten up the cartilage, but the good news is it appears to be gone. So, I’ll take that.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, UGH!! Will they eventually give you an artificial knee? They can do that right??? Or did I just make that up??
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. Thunderstorms predicted, but none so far.
Dawn M.
I’m having a good day. I just got an interview scheduled and it put a smile on my face.
Connie Gruning
Dawn, how did the interview go??
Michele Soyer
Bank today with letters of administration and grant of probate….that is finally done…to be honest when I saw all things relating to my husband I cried in the office…just couldn’t help it…..
Connie Gruning
Ahhhhh Michele. {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}
Robin Abrams
My day is going pretty good. I have been sick the past several days. Today I am feeling better. Now catching up with housework.
Veronica Vasquez
Today’s a new day so hopefully it will be a good one – time will tell
Kate Sarsfield
I shifted what felt like tons of old cut grass yesterday and will try to finish the job today. There’s a meeting tonight to decide which musical to do next year. And that’s about it, really!
Laurie Nykaza
It rained today so we were in watching tv all day it was fun.
shelly peterson
Today I went to dialysis and came home and took a nap, nothing exciting.
Sarah L
Had a great weekend. Today a dip in the pool and relaxation.
Michele Soyer
Kate hope mum is doing better since you have a diagnosis.
Tamra praying no infection in that knee…
Went to the lawyer today got a good bit of paperwork sorted out.. Now that is off my plate can seriously think about sub-dividing the back acres and selling them off….would gift 2 lots to my sister-in-law and keep 2-3 acres around the house and barn but sell off the rest….
Nancy C
A storm is coming! Bracing for loss of power. Good thing I already cooked dinner, lol.
Tamra Phelps
The back is sore today. I have an appointment tomorrow with a doctor about my right knee. Hoping that goes well and the infection hasn’t gotten in there.
Kate Sarsfield
Praise be, it has stopped raining! Off into the garden I go … 🙂
Veronica Vasquez
My day just officially started so hopefully it will turn out to be a decent day – it’s rainy and dreary here though so it’s making me exceptionally sleepy
shelly peterson
I did a whole lot of nothing today. My daughter brought me coffee this morning, that was nice. I haven’t been sleeping well lately so I am tired
Veronica Vasquez
My day has been ok, we went out and celebrated Father’s Day, it was mostly ok but the little one is in the stage where she does not like to listen and wants to try and run around the store so a little frustrating
Sarah L
Got up early and went downtown for PrideFest. Lots of people and bright colors.
Linda Fast
My day is going ok but it would be better if the rain would stop. I really feel sorry for the farmers who need to get their crops planted and cannot access their wet fields.
Kim Pincombe-Cole
Happy Father’s Day! The torrential rain (and tornadoes) has ruined our outdoor baseball game plans – boo…
Connie Gruning
OH NO! Tornado’s scare me! Kim stay safe.
Kate Sarsfield
Tamra: We always wish you good luck & good health. I can’t say speedy recovery because, well … but you will get over this hurdle so dust off your dancing shoes!
Today was the annual blessing of the graves in the village. Mum didn’t want to go and it’s probably just as well as it started raining and didn’t stop. Mum’s so much better she managed a shower on her own today – yay!
Connie Gruning
Kate, I LOVE the idea of an annual blessing of the graves. I’m sad that we don’t do something like that here in the states. (At least I don’t think we do!)
Kate anytime you want to share pictures of your village your garden I would happily share in a blog post. ACTUALLY, ANY of the Peanuts that want to share I will post.
Send to me at
Co****@pe******************.com
Terri S.
Woke up to another rainy, chilly day here but the weather won’t dampen my spirit. My 2 kids, their spouses and 2 granddaughters are here to make this Father’s Day special for my wonderful hubby. ?
Connie Gruning
Terri, anytime I can get my family together is a great day! Rain or no rain. Have a wonderful Father’s Day.
shelly peterson
Today was a rough day. Normally I would sleep in and relax a bit but I watch my grandbaby from 7 am to 330. 3 month olds are a lot of work.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, OH MAN 3 months old are a lot of work. It always makes me shake my head when I hear about people in their 50’s and 60’s that have babies. UGHHHH! I’m way too tired!
Veronica Vasquez
Today’s been alright for me, looking forward to taking my husband out tomorrow for Father’s Day
Connie Gruning
Veronica, I’m cooking tonight. I should take The Husband out but that would require a shower and I’m already exhausted from doing nothing.
Sue E
I’m feeling excited, because most of our immediate family is coming over to celebrate Father’s Day with us. Dad is barbecuing- yummy ?
Connie Gruning
Sue, that’s awesome! I hope everyone made it over for the Dad Day BBQ. My BBQ is still in our kitchen waiting for the deck to be done. LOL NO BBQ here!
Sarah L
Off to a Sensory Garden tour this evening. Showers predicted (don’t do it!)
Connie Gruning
Sarah, you do have the most interesting life! Always going to the greatest places. Keeping my fingers crossed for no rain.
Tamra Phelps
Kate, my roommate here is 96 and she has a UTI. For days she has been out of it, not recognizing people. You’d think she had dementia. They hospitalized her yesterday. I definitely know how scary it is when they get lethargic like that. I’m glad your Mum is on the mend!
As for me, The back is sore, but I have three appointments with the surgeon, infectious disease doctor and orthopedist this week, so hopefully it’ll be good news all around. Wish me luck.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, Sending healing, healthy thoughts your way. Praying for all good news at all three appointments!
Kate Sarsfield
Hoorah, huge sighs of relief all round, folks! Mum has a kidney infection. That sounds really mean but it is such a relief to know that there’s been a reason for her ill health & lethargy lately. She’s on day 2 of antibiotics & is already so much better – the clouds have lifted!!!
Connie Gruning
Kate, I could hear the sigh all the way over here! I hope Mum is even better today.
Terri S.
Our 2 kids arrived last night with their spouses and our 2 granddaughters to stay the weekend and celebrate Father’s Day. It’s a beautiful sunny day and I feel blessed by our Lord.
Michele Soyer
After I am done with this coffee back to the kitchen to do a bit more baking then taking the rest of the weekend off… Happy Saturday to all…
laurie nykaza
Had a fun day at the pool today just hanging out with the kids its was so relaxing.
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis and then to dinner with family.
Sarah L
Will you be traveling to California this summer? (today’s word). Had a good swim and then dropped off my ballot for our special election.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, I am so excited! My daughter will be flying up here and we are going to take a scenic drive to California. I found a bunch of stops for us, including an abandoned prison. It will be so good to hang out with Selena. Then I’ll stay in California for a few weeks. Then head home. I love a vacation that has no definite plans.
Amy D
I’m having a great day! I took my little girls to the splash pad and met up with some friends. We had the best time! I am enjoying my little girls before they go back to school as much as possible! 🙂
Connie Gruning
Amy, I can’t wait till July, I get to spend time with Alice before she goes back to school. I love Splash pads. I wish they would have had those when my kids were little.
Veronica Vasquez
It’s been one mishap after another today, and it’s not even 10am yet. So glad it’s almost the weekend!
Kim Avery
Another cold/windy day here in New York. But I went to add money to my Wal-Mart Pay and found I had $6+ on it! Score!!!
Connie Gruning
Kim, it’s hard to remember it’s SUMMER when the weather won’t cooperate! $6 yeah! I love finding lost or forgot about $$
Kate Sarsfield
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Or month, that would be nice! I’m taking Mum to the Doc today to discuss her general health & if she needs her meds reviewing.
Michele Soyer
Off to the village then starting my baking for the early bird pick-ups for father’s Day….fire up the oven!!
Terri S.
Connie, I too enjoy listening to Gary Allan sing. Love his voice and his song Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).
Check out this Youtube Video for an inspirational story – Every Storm is playing in it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gJywwQ7qxlg
Connie Gruning
Terri, that video gave me goose bumps!! WOWOOW!! Thank you for sharing! WOW
Terri S.
My day just started…6 am. I’m up with my music playing to get me going. Lots of things to do for the weekend. Our kids (son & his wife, daughter & her husband with our 2 granddaughters) will be visiting to celebrate Father’s Day. ?
shelly peterson
Today is hot hot hot. I am hot, cranky and tired. lol
Sarah L
Steve sitting for 5 hours today. He was tired. 100 years is a long time and he was sad.
Nancy C
Is it me or is it impossible to take two kids with you to the grocery store and leave with your sanity in tact?
Connie Gruning
Nancy, two kids…. nope, you aren’t never leaving the grocery store with your sanity. I lose mine with my husband. UGH! I would rather do the grocery store alone.
Tamra Phelps
Just realized that the last two days I have accidentally hit my brothers name on the autofill thing, lol. Uh, Connie, where it says Robert Phelps on June 12 and 13, that’s me!!
Connie Gruning
No worries Tamra! I’ll get it fixed.
Robert Phelps
So, we’ve decided to halt physical therapy for a week or two because it might actually be hindering the recovery of the back. Hopefully it will help the back heal quickly, and I can get back to therapy.
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going rather well so far – but it’s early, so time will tell 🙂
Kim Avery
It’s a windy, cold , blustery & rainy day here in New York! Good day to bake and make a casserole for supper.
Kate Sarsfield
Come on summer, where are you? Honestly, the middle of June and it’s grey, misty and raining. On a brighter note, I’m meeting two ‘girls’ from the choir for afternoon tea in a local garden centre at 3 so that’s something to look forward to!
Michele Soyer
Kate hope you got a bit of rest…you need some Kate time…..gloomy out but I have to start some hydroponic seedlings if I want lettuce and other assorted greens and veggies….
going to the shoppes tomorrow to get some dye to color my fondant for the Father’s Day orders I have to fill.. cakes away!!!
shelly peterson
Today was a dialysis day. I am not feeling the greatest today.
Sarah L
Back to the pool today. I miss it when I can’t go every other day.
Nancy C
We went to the library today. Daughter, age 7 was all in. She got a ton of books and then had a book party outside on a picnic blanket. My son, age 6, didn’t want any books and ran around the yard. ?
Robert Phelps
Ugh. Yesterday was supposed to be the end of six weeks of I.V. antibiotics.They did all kinds of blood work. So, today, I get word that the doctors have decreed that I need six more weeks of I.V. antibiotics. Oh, well. If it works, I’ll do it.
Connie Gruning
Robert, I hope you are feeling better! 6 weeks of antibiotics!! YOUCH!!
Kim Avery
It’s a great day! Got up early & did all my errands before the heat kicks in later!
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going to be a hectic one – coffee will be a necessity!
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, Michele! My to-do list gets longer by the day but I’m just so tired … it’s been a bit of a tough week. Not ‘Tamra-style’ tough but just draining. I have to go out this evening so I think I’ll just do the bare minimum or I’ll fall asleep during the meeting!
Michele Soyer
It is the middle of the week and my to-do list is finished….I can take the day off with no guilt! Do have to water the garden and check the hydroponic levels but other than that the day is mine…..
shelly peterson
Today was a good day. The temp is heating up though.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, it was warm here too! Although I like this way better than the cold.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, Tamra/Robert, you do have much to be grateful for and yet you’re right, it isn’t fair. You’ve been through so much this past year (and counting) but it should be a doddle to an old hand like you 😉 WE care xxx
Connie Gruning
Kate, I couldn’t have said it better! The Peanut Crew are a great and caring bunch.
Robert Phelps
I keep telling myself I have so much to be grateful for, I’m still kicking and going to get back to where I was. But, I admit I feel so tired and overwhelmed and frustrated at having to do everything all over again. I sometimes want to scream ‘it’s not fair!’ Like the Universe cares, lol.
Connie Gruning
Robert, the Peanuts care. I hope you are having a better day!
Sarah L
Great massage this morning. Now just a quiet day at home.
Nancy C
Excited to grill some steaks for dinner tonight. My favorite dinner!
Connie Gruning
Nancy, That sounded like such a great idea that steaks are in my fridge for dinner tomorrow. YUM!!
Veronica Vasquez
So far, so good today.. Hoping it stays that way! Hoping to get around to starting a new book today
Kim Avery
I’m so excited for today! Our local farmers market opens! Can’t wait to start buying fresh fruits and vegetables!!!!
Connie Gruning
Kim our farmers market is open now too. I may have to go to town tomorrow. Fresh fruit and veggies sounds really good.
Kate Sarsfield
After all the hoo-ha of the previous night I slept like a log and don’t feel like doing very much today. I probably will get into the garden for a bit though, just to blow the cobwebs away!
Connie Gruning
Kate, my garden is a lost cause for this year. With all the workers trodding through. Roofing and decking material everywhere I give up. I may clean it after everyone is finished…. or maybe I’ll just let the deer enjoy.
Michele Soyer
Oh Kate…do hope mum feels better as you said what a night.. maybe you can get some rest today….motivated and moving so off outside…finished my list yesterday so today I can stop and smell the flowers a bit….
Connie Gruning
Michele, I actually got the house sorta cleaned today. It felt good to get that accomplished. I really just wanted to get to the craft room and create. Oh well, have to be a grownup ever so often.
shelly peterson
The weather is nice. I had dialysis today. so it was an ok day.
Connie Gruning
Shelly, I hope you are feeling better after dialysis. You are another stong soul.
Crystal K
Hey Connie I just saw you asked about what we used to apply stain to the deck. We used Behr “deck over” which is more like really viscous paint than stain. In fact, when we were putting it on, it was almost exactly like smearing chocolate pudding around. Anyway, we used a small roller with a half inch nap and for edging we just used a regular paint brush. It looks pretty good!
Connie Gruning
Crystal, THANK YOU for the hint. I’ll head over to Home Depot tomorrow! Thank you.
Crystal K
Another day of sick kids. Watched a lot of TV and ate ice cream. Hoping they bounce back fast!
Connie Gruning
Crystal, oh no! Sick kids and summer vacation NO FAIR!! I’m in though for a cuddle, ice cream and tv. Sounds like a good doctors orders!
Sarah L
Had to go downtown to get my infusion today. Very noisy place. I want to get some noise cancelling headphones for next time.
Tamra Phelps
“Slept” in my wheelchair last night. And I guess I will tonight, too. I just can’t bear having my back touch the bed. Hopefully, it’ll get better soon.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, I am so sorry. I wish virtual hugs and all these best wishes could bring you great relief. I still believe, dancing in the streets in headed your way!
Birdie Skolfield
busy this morning very hot here today so I really try to get everything done early and just wait for the cool of the night to come . its gonna be cooler Wednesday so were looking forward to that !!
Connie Gruning
Birdie, it’s so weird 2 to 3 in the afternoon it’s hotter here than the midday. I’m used to noon HOT 3 cooler. Idaho is an odd place. I’m SO very thankful we had a second screen door put-in for the bedroom now at least we get a great cross breeze at night.
Nancy C
Thank you Connie!
Nancy C
Trying to get the house clean! Doing “Summer Cleaning” or very late “a Spring cleaning” ?
Veronica Vasquez
I am doing alright today, better than I was doing yesterday thankfully. Hectic weekend surprisingly makes me happy for Monday – so that’s a new one for me lol
Kate Sarsfield
What a night! Mum phoned at 3am saying she was cold – well, she was teeth-chatteringly cold. Then she vomited. Sorted her out and then an hour later her colostomy bag started to leak. Anyway, by 9 o’clock she was much better, had eaten and is now fast asleep. And we’ve had hailstones and now the cat is trying to lie on the keyboard, demanding attention! It’s not even 10am …
Connie Gruning
Oh KATE! I am so sorry. {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} You are an amazing daughter. A true Angel!
Michele Soyer
Sitting here with my coffee looking at the grey day…my to-do list on my lap..the lawn man is supposed to come today and give us a good cut so cannot be in his way….will probably prune and find myself in the flower garden…
Terri S.
I start my mornings listening to my playlist of songs provided by Alexa so each day starts on a happy note for me. Right now I’m listening to Thomas Rhett. ?
Connie Gruning
Terri, that is a great idea. Just get a song list going of upbeat happy songs. GREAT IDEA!! Maybe I can get my craft room cleaned up that way.
I do love Thomas Rhett, but Gary Allan is still my favorite.
shelly peterson
Today I spent sometime with my daughter and grandson. then I did some cleaning.
Crystal K
Exhausted today. Had to take my son to the ER last night. He woke up in the middle of the night coughing horribly and vomiting and he couldn’t catch his breath. I thought we left all this sickness behind!! We’ve never been to the ER with either of our kids so I guess we’ve been lucky until now. It was croup, as I suspected, and he got some steroids and is doing better today. But I’m sleeping on his floor tonight, just to be sure.
Connie Gruning
Oh Crystal, how scary is that! When my daughter Selena had croup when she was about 9 or 10 months old and had to stay in the hospital for a week. It was so scary!! I’m glad he is home. Hopefully, feeling much better today.
Sarah L
SAGE singers had a great concert with friends (my best friend came) and then a big pot luck dinner with lots and lots of yummy food. I love to sing for friends.
Veronica Vasquez
Not feeling very well today, luckily I really don’t have much to do today, so hopefully rest will make it better
Connie Gruning
Feel better quick Veronica!
Kate Sarsfield
Tamra: Listen to your body. If it hurts you need to rest. You WILL get there!!!
While Mum’s glued to the French Open men’s final, I’m hoping to get out into the garden. I need fresh air! Then crosswords & chilling for the rest of the day (that’s the plan anyhow, whether or not it becomes reality is another matter entirely!).
Michele Soyer
Kate turn on those fairy lights! Tamra as always my best wishes are with you..
So glad today is a day of rest.. a bit tired…off to early mass then chicken parm for Sunday lunch and my music and book… Happy Sunday everyone…
shelly peterson
Today was a good day. I relaxed for a while and then went to lunch/dinner with my family and then went grocery shopping.
Veronica Vasquez
My day has been a little hectic, could be worse could be better
Tamra Phelps
Not a great day. I was down most of the day with back pain, but hopefully things will get better soon.
Nancy
Hi Connie, I’ve been away for a while but have been enjoying your blog! Kids are growing up so fast….
Hey, I retweeted for entry but can’t get to a URL to post as proof bc Twitter is on my app. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks!
Connie Gruning
Nancy I added extra entries to your account for the Tweets!! thank you!!!
Sarah L
Went to a wonderful concert downtown with the Denver Woman’s Chorus and DGMC. I parked in a lot on campus and when I entered the guy said it would be $6.50 on my way out. OK, I thought. I was leaving and pulled up to the ticket thing. It was off and the gate was open. Saved me that money.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, I love when I get to save money unexpectedly. I hope the concert was a good one.
Kim Pincombe-Cole
I’m recovering from strep throat that landed me in the hospital with dehydration. The worst!!
Connie Gruning
Oh my gosh Kim! Strep is the worst!! I hope you are feeling much better now.
Jim Hayes
My day is going well. Ready to go to a friend’s graduation party
Connie Gruning
Jim, I hope the graduation party was a fun one!
Kate Sarsfield
I’m just sitting here enjoying a few minutes solitude and birdsong till I wake Mum with coffee & toast. Then my day begins and won’t end till … anyway, homemade brown bread/carrot base pizza tonight with homegrown baby spinach (I may even switch on some fairy lights to celebrate)!
Connie Gruning
Kate I love fairy lights! I need to get mine up. That’s a great idea.
shelly peterson
I went to dialysis. I am glad its Friday.
Crystal K
Had a yard sale and it didn’t go very well! Very few people stopped by. Hope tomorrow goes better!
Connie Gruning
Crystal, I hope the garage sale went better today.
Sarah L
Good swim today. A couple of thunder storms here and there today.
Tamra Phelps
Well, the ambulance had to cancel this morning, so my doctor’s appointment was rescheduled. This is a tiny county, only two ambulances. If one is on a run, the other can’t leave the county. Makes sense, but frustrating. I asked the nurse to please arrange for me to go in the wheelchair, on the van/bus next time.
Amy D
My day is going great! It’s good to have both my daughters home for the summer! 🙂
Connie Gruning
Amy, Alice doesn’t get out of school until June 13th. Then The Non and Alice vacation begins about 3 weeks after that. YEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAA!!
Kate Sarsfield
… and the rain’s back … and the cat brought home another baby rabbit but I managed to save this one & set it free about a mile from home. Heading into town later for groceries but enjoying the Nadal/Federer semi-final for now.
Connie Gruning
Kate, the rain is back here too. It only hit the mid 50’s today. I toes are frozen!
Veronica Vasquez
I am just thankful that it is Friday – LONG week
Connie Gruning
Veronica, I am with you! I’m glad it’s Friday. This nasty weather has me totally unmotivated.
Michele Soyer
Another glorious sunny day.. looking at the farm equipment we have and deciding what to sell off.. no way am I ever going to use it all… maybe the chipper but the rest gone….
Connie Gruning
Michele, we are actually looking to add a chipper to our tractor. There is just soooooooo much left to do.
shelly peterson
I was able to relax a bit today but I still feel very tired.
Crystal K
Spent all day getting ready for our yard sale tomorrow. I’m beat and it hasn’t even started!
Connie Gruning
Crystal, I’ll be right over!! I love garage sales! Good LUCK!! Make tons of money and sell everything!
Sarah L
Did Steve sitting for most of the day. On my way home I stopped at the other pool to pick up the swimsuit I left there last Friday.
Connie Gruning
Sarah, how is Steve doing? Does he get out and about??
Tamra Phelps
Well, I have doctor’s appointments tomorrow with the back surgeon and the wound clinic. I think they’ll like that the incision is healing okay. I want this thing to heal quicker!
Connie Gruning
Tamra, how did the doctor appointment go today??
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going pretty good so far – coffee helps!! 🙂
Connie Gruning
Veronica, coffee all day. everyday. ALWAYS.
Kate Sarsfield
It’s a miracle – it’s stopped raining! Even the birds are singing their thanks! Stripping the beds like a mad ‘yoke’ (‘thing’ to non-Irish), opening all the windows and getting out into the garden.
Michele Soyer
Lovely sunny day…. have seeds to start and some flowers to transplant.. starting to get my Father’s Day cake orders….grateful for my life…
laurie nykaza
Hanging out at the pool all day today with friends and it was a fun day
shelly peterson
Today has been a long and tiring day. I am glad I can relax tomorrow.
Crystal K
FINALLY got the second coat of stain on that deck! I’m TIRED!
Connie Gruning
Crystal, what did you use to apply your stain to the deck? The Husband did the small porch off the back door with roller, but didn’t do long even strokes. So it looks like……. insert bad word here.
Sarah L
Good swim with friends. Thunder and lightning but no rain.
Lynne
My day was very nice. Met a friend for lunch at a cute restaurant called Chat Noir and I had the tea service with a pot of Pear Green Tea, Scones, Pastries and Finger Sandwiches. Everything was delicious!
Connie Gruning
Lynne, Pear Green Tea sounds so good!
Tamra Phelps
Tough day in therapy today. I’m really feeling it in my back when I stand up. But, it does get easier every day.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, you are amazing. Everyday I see you getting closer and closer to dancing your way thru the streets.
Darlene Carbajal
My day is going good so far. I am enjoying the sunshine!
Connie Gruning
Darlene, we had sunshine for 34 seconds this morning then the rain rolled in again! I feel so bad for the roofers that are trying to hurry and finish in the rain. UGH!!
Veronica Vasquez
Aside from a headache, my day is going alright – hoping caffeine and Tylenol take care of that part
Veronica Vasquez
Just saw your comment – sorry – and I agree! Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids and my husband, but solo shopping is always so nice!
Kate Sarsfield
Nothing much to report today. Mum’s still in bed at 3.30 in the afternoon, watching the French Open tennis, and yes, I have tried to get her up. Anyway, I need fresh air so I’m going to do some transplanting in between the showers.
Connie Gruning
Kate, poor Mum. Does sleeping till 3:30 keep her (and then YOU!) up all night??
Michele Soyer
Good job with the chimney Kate…work never ends.. hope mum is better.. Had a good report at the eye doc so return after the holidays. thank goodness.. looks like the whole eye debacle is over after 4 years….rainy today but a good transplanting day so off I go.. Eid Mubarek….
shelly peterson
Today wasn’t the greatest day. I spent all day with the transplant team and didnt get the greatest news.
Connie Gruning
Oh Shelly, I’m sorry. Sending you healing thoughts and a big hug!
Crystal K
I have to tell you – every time I come to this page, I think little Alice has a LIZARD on her face. It’s just a stick but I swear it looks like a big brown lizard, hahaha.
Connie Gruning
Crystal, that stick does look like a lizard. AND knowing Alice she would do that!
Tamra Phelps
I’m surprised to find out from Sarah that the Amazon entry might be illegal??? Like you, Connie, I see it all the time in other giveaways. Maybe it’s not allowed to require a purchase in order to enter AT ALL, but as long as there are other free entry methods, then you can do the Amazon entry? Because purchase is not required that way.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, I wrote to Amazon, who knows if I get an answer or not. BUT! I’m agreeing with Sarah and removed the entry. BUT! I can be a little tiny bit sneaky and leave the entry asking for opinions. That may trigger shoppers to remember to go through PBnWhine. HA! Sneaky! AND an extra opinion entry for you guys.
Sarah L
Nope. Can’t have that Amazon entry. You cannot require a purchase to enter a contest! Or even to get an extra entry for that contest.
Asking entrants to purchase a product or spend money to increase your chances of winning is illegal. This is why if you read the terms and conditions of the giveaway you’re entering, you’ll see the phrase ‘NO PURCHASE NECESSARY’ so often (it’s the very first disclaimer you’ll read in our terms and conditions boilerplate)
Connie, you can put that link in your sidebar so people can go through your link and get stuff at Amazon. You just can’t give an extra entry for it.
Kate Sarsfield
Ughhhh! I’m very tired today after having to get up to look after Mum a couple of times in the night. Ah, well, the show must go on, as they say … I cleared the chimney (what I could reach) of a crow’s nest. Every time I heard something start to make it’s way down I had visions of Hitchcock’s Birds invading the house. Thankfully just twigs and sheep fleece, moss etc. Just have to wait & see now if that sorts the problem or if it’s something expensive!
Connie Gruning
Kate, wow! You had a LOT of stuff in that chimney. I don’t know why Sheep Fleece surprised me, but it did.
Veronica Vasquez
My day is going alright. Got a little more sleep last night. Think the new puppy is growing more accustomed. Slept wrong and my neck hurts today but at least I slept lol
Christy Caldwell
My day is going pretty good so far. It’s only 8am though. Haha.
shelly peterson
Its starting to cool down a bit, which is nice. Today was dialysis, so that was my day.
Crystal K
Finally had nice weather, and my almost-5-year-old is really getting the hang of this bike riding thing!!
Sarah L
So good to get back to my regular pool. Good swimming and good friends.
Tamra Phelps
Pretty intense nerve pain this morning, so I was down for the count for a while. Feeling better now.
Kate, be careful sticking your head up the chimney. I always have paranoid thoughts about rabid raccoons when I have to go around the chimney.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, NOW I have THE Birds and Christmas Vacation running through my head picturing poor Kate with all sorts of critters in her house.
Veronica Vasquez
Today, I am exhausted. We got a new pup last night and it was SO good until it came time for sleep then proceeded to whine all night. Coffee is a necessity.
Connie Gruning
Veronica, THANKFULLY Bear is now 10 months old and sleeps through the night. New puppy was as rough as baby at home. Geshhhhhh
Kate Sarsfield
Last night as I was checking the windows & doors etc. I noticed one, then a second picture had condensation inside the frame/behind the glass in our ‘green room’/parlour. Took them down & 2 big damp patches on the wall. This is an inside wall beside the fireplace. Thankfully the mould was fresh so came off without staining but where’s the damp coming from? Today’s a public holiday in Ireland & while the rest of the country is putting their collective feet up & chilling, I’m going to have to stick my head up the chimney …
Michele Soyer
Connie 90° wow.. that is just like here!! Kate glad you got the filters.. very important with a well…
the wave was not too bad at all.. tons of rain but no wind and the sun is shining brilliantly now…. Off to the opthalmologist then to the shoppes….
laurie nykaza
We had a fun day at our local animal shelter they were having a big event with animals for adoption.
shelly peterson
Today was a hot day. I spent the day relaxing.
Crystal K
I mostly just worked from home today while my husband did yardwork and hung out with the kids 🙂
Sarah L
Good rehearsal for SAGE singers. We had a substitute director today since our usual director is in NYC performing at Carnegie Hall.
Connie Gruning
WOW Sarah that sub director has some mighty big shoes to fill! Carnegie Hall! WOW
Gina B
Today is a good day! Started by getting up early and meeting a friend for athletic yoga, which de-kinked my sore arm. Then church, which I’d missed the last 2 weeks, a good sermon & communion, and picked up a bunch of packages. Hubby off to pick up a new cafe set for our sunroom. And the sun hasn’t hidden yet!!
Connie Gruning
Gina your Sunday sounds fantastic!! I hope the rest of your week is equally as awesome
Kim Avery
My day is going fabulous! Yesterday we found out that after 4 grandsons & 2 step grandsons we will have a grand daughter in October!
Connie Gruning
Kim, congratulations! More Grandkids is AWESOME!
Kate Sarsfield
I’ve finally got my hands on new filters for the well. They were delivered to the wrong address but when I opened the box, attached to the compliment slip was a small packet of sweets! I shall eat them when I’m down the well – just have to wait for the rain to stop first!
Connie Gruning
Kate, that was a nice little treat! New well filter is good too!
Michele Soyer
Welcome to June!! today we are supposed to get another tropical wave.. it does look black outside so if it comes lets go and get this over with…
Connie Gruning
Michele, we hit over 90 today! Who knew Idaho could be warmer than my daughter’s weather in California
Ken Ohl
Just been enjoying a Sunday Morning waiting for everyone to get up
Connie Gruning
Ken, I am with you, I love a quiet morning. Starts my day off so nicely
Veronica Vasquez
I’ve had a crazy busy day today. Tired. Went shopping for a good part of the day and with a 3-year-old that is not as easy as it sounds. So yeah, rough day
Connie Gruning
Veronica, shopping with a 3 year old is exhausting. Of course, shopping with my husband is bad too. UGH! Shopping should be a solo exercise!
shelly peterson
Today has been an ok day. A little busy, a little relaxing.
Crystal K
I’m with you on NO MORE SNOW! We had a great day – friends over for homemade pizza and cookies 🙂
Connie Gruning
Crystal, I will be right there! Pizza, cookies I’m in!
Melinda
I went garage saleing today and got many treasures.
Connie Gruning
Melinda, I love, love, love junk shoppin’ and garage sale hunting. I wish I had a friend up here in Idaho that enjoyed that.
Kim Pincombe-Cole
It was a beautiful start to June! Had a big cookout at our house with the family.
Tamra Phelps
Well, I keep waiting for the back to heal completely. The surgeon did tell me it might be several months. It’s definitely, well, a pain in the back.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, you are stronger everyday! I keep sayin’ you’ll be dancin’ down the sidewalk really soon!
Tamra Phelps
Happy birthday to Alice! I had a mood ring back in the 70’s. It always seemed to be dark brown or black, lol.
Connie Gruning
Tamra, I told Alice we will have to shop for one when I get to California in August I want another one too!
Erika JM
My day is going great! Nice warm weather, plenty of great free and low cost events to attend, and I found a real gemstone at the local Flea Market!
Connie Gruning
Erika, I miss going to flea markets. I love finding treasures!
Gina B
It’s a beautiful, family-filled summer day, and I’m not nearly as sick I was the entire Memorial day weekends, so it’s a good day 🙂
Nancy
Hard to believe it is June 1st! My day is going well. I have been doing some tidying up and some shopping too.
Michelle C
I’m having a very nice, relaxing day while getting some things done around the house!
Ashley Mains
I am doing great today! Relaxing with the family, awesome Saturday!
Connie Gruning
Ashley I love weekends relaxing with family and friends. I hope your whole week is a great one!
Kate Sarsfield
Happy June to all! A little bit of summer weather would go down a treat right now!