Back so soon?

I am dividing my day into segments today. I have so much on my mind, it's pouring over onto the desk, and I don't need one more thing on my desk!

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I rejoiced waking up to JAG again. I believe the Law and Order marathon took its place for most of last week. It was good to see the lawyers back at work again, although I don't know how they can go against one another in the court room and then have dinner together afterward....

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Justin and I had a conversation last night after he got home from some volleyball event at the Beaches. He said he was merely a spectator but made the acquaintance of some radio personalities in the course the day. I needed to speak to him about a function we're invited to at O. P. Country Club later this coming month and the RSVP has to be sent in. We are good to go, him more willing since it is "resort casual", rather than "black tie optional", like the previous one was.

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One of my grade/high school classmates is coming to St. Augustine this coming long weekend and wants to get together at some point. I am sooooo excited about this. Her dad was my English teacher and much of what I do now I credit to him. We haven't finalized any plans but aside from the 4th being spoken for, I await her call!

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Of course, being the beginning of the month, it's time for the Themed Dinner again! We are going from picnic theme to Christmas in July. I am going to cook the festive bird (I can hear Lynx meowing at me already!!!) and the others will bring their to-go-with items. Since its summer, there aren't as many meetings this first week like usual, and Ladies' Group won't meet until next Monday.

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I am doing better drinking water in between my sodas, and as long as I have some lemon squeezed into it, down it goes. I am enjoying a refreshing drink of refrigerated tap water as I watch the dredger scoop yukky looking sediment from the bottom of the basin. The equipment was moved closer to our building this a.m. so I have a bird's eye view from here. Downstairs, I believe, I hear drilling or grinding going on, but really, it could be coming from the roof. Sounds are so deceptive around here, can't tell if it's in my own house or on the roof!

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Jackie called this a.m. to ask if we can reschedule our memoir writing class for Thursday as Lisa has a schedule conflict. This is fine with me, except now I a hole in my schedule for tomorrow morning. My house will smell good when the ladies are here as my turkey will be cooking....oh wait....maybe not. That might be too early to be roasting a bird. Guess my house will just smell like cat box then!

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Justin mentioned again over the weekend that he thinks I should start writing an advice column for the newspaper or somewhere. Last night he was going on and on about something and then blamed me! He asked, paraphrasing now: "Why did you make me this way? Why do I care so much about how my actions will affect other people?" I simply replied, "You're welcome." Of course, he was complaining in jest, but obviously he is having an internal conflict which he wanted to bounce off of me. And bounce it will!

I love it that he feels he can run these things past me, knowing I don't have much wiggle room when it comes to right vs. wrong, and he shouldn't either. However, I have years and experience in my arsenal. Just so no one gets concerned, these decisions are about his future plans, nothing criminal. I can't share it, but don't start looking for bail money, it is absolutely nothing like that at all.

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The other day I asked Justin if he noticed the stacks of papers on the table have gotten lower and he said, "No." Hmmm, perhaps it's my imagination...what is in those stacks making them so high? Garbage? Things to be filed away? The majority is church stuff, some needing to be kept and some not so much. Since I just heard we're under a severe thunderstorm watch I guess I'll just keep busy in the house taking care of papers! "Rain, rain, go away...come again another day...little Kimmie wants to play!"

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My friend, Judy R. is away on a vacation and I miss terribly hearing from her. I hope she is having a nice time cruising in Alaska and region. Is it warmer there than when we went last year in late August? This is rather early in the season so I'll bet it's cooler. When looking at Linda's scrapbook from their trip to Alaska, I noticed people in sleeveless tops. When I mentioned it, Linda replied, "Oh, yes, it was warm some days, in the 60's..." I totally lost it, she had to get me off the floor. At that moment I was snuggling with her room heater to keep warm in her work room and she declared 60's to be warm! We'll not forget that, will we, Linda?

This is the group photo taken on the Alaska cruise in 2007 with church family and real family! Back row is my sis, Lynn, Darwin, Ethel, sister-in-law Nancy, Sue Front row is Twila, Joanne, Me, Judy J., Judy C.

The last posting ended after worship....

....so I have to finish the day. Following worship was Fellowship Sunday where we gathered to have birthday cake for Iva. She's 90 something, according to Pastor, and the cake was huge! I got in there a bit later due to all the hugging and such so I thought I missed the singing. Working my way to Iva's table, I sang "Happy Birthday" to her all by myself and received a round of applause. When I remarked that I missed the singing, the folks said I was the only one who sang to her! Glad I did it, then, and so was the birthday girl.

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I had to hustle folks back over to church to get the congregational meeting going, because I was wasting precious poolside time waiting....oh, that doesn't sound good, does it? Pastor also had a brief VBS meeting immediately after church so he had a busy, busy morning....and then the meeting on top of it. The meeting went well, not too much excitement, and we dismissed a little after one p.m. I drove like a mad woman to get home to the pool as my lady friends were going to be waiting for me, but I was the first one down there. I ordered my hot dog and sat down just in time for the thunder to start rolling. Rats!

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One of Timmy's classmates was in the pool area with his grandma, one who went to dinner with me the other night and thanked me for sharing my joy. I gave him a nice hug and marveled at how much he's grown (which happens to Justin all the time too!). He is quite polite, a really nice young man. His grandma and he were in the pool when it was thundering and she asked to tell her if I saw lightning. It wasn't long until I did see some so they got out right away and started packing up. My lady friends didn't make it before the rain came down. Another missed opportunity, but I did get my hot dog!

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Early this a.m. when getting ready for the day, I watched the very beginning of the movie "Wall Street", an oldie with Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, and Michael Douglas. I wish I better understood the whole trading process but guess I don't really need to, but that's what the movie is about. Making money, buying, selling, buying, selling, taking risks. One part early in the movie is the father/son team eating supper together at the dad's house, an airport worker, blue color Union guy played by the elder Sheen. He looks down on "Mr. Wall Street", who goes on and on about his fabulous career, living in Manhattan, car service, and, oh yeah, "Dad, can you spot me $300 for a week or so?" During this conversation and the loan which ensued, the dad asked the son to stay for dinner, reporting they were having spaghetti. "Dad, it's called 'pasta' now, no one calls it spaghetti anymore." Isn't that right on? Macaroni is no longer macaroni....now it's pasta!?!

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My sisters, here's something that will tickle your funny bone---at the cong. meeting today the President reported a man from the Synod will come down here to discuss our starting an elementary school in the future, to help us lay the groundwork. His name? Greg Schmill!!! I raised my hand and announced that I knew him, and if my sister, Jill, had married him, she'd be........No, I didn't do that, but was tempted!!!! I did tell the lady sitting next to me, though, that we still call Jill "Schmill" once in awhile for old times' sake. I thought he worked at the high school, or does he wear two hats? You guys up there know better about this than I do, I guess.

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Speaking of Jill--my friend, Jami, wants some ice cream shipped to her in TX...can you do that? Certainly she can find a Cold Stone Creamery in Amarillo! When I do go to a place like that, I order the Double Cream Vanilla with chocolate chips in it. For some reason, I like this flavor better than mint when it's fresh mixed. I have some ice cream in the freezer now for several weeks, I think I'll go have a dishful!

A view from my desk through the river room. The glass on the table is the gift from Dee, the painting on the wall is one I did.

Here's a shot looking northeast from the river room, showcasing my latterns and sun catchers.

This view is looking southeast from the river room, where you can see the dredging machinery, the palm trees, and more of the lanterns and sun catchers.

"The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away."

The printer is busily spitting out copies of The Palace Press, another deadline come and being met, I can't say "gone" just yet. Not until the printer has stopped and the letter delivered. That's another day.

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On the way to church this a.m., I pulled into Sonic to get a drink for at church. On the window was a notice posted saying after July 1, Sonic would no longer be having the Morning Drink discount, only the Happy Hour between 2 and 4 p.m. Rats! I guess when I go in the afternoons I'll have to buy two in order to make up for the one missed in the morning! Half price is half price, what can you say?

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As I headed on down Wells, I saw a couple cars coming to a dead stop in the middle of the road, and not at the light. The one is my lane moved along but I could see the driver and passenger of the pick-up getting out and looking around. Sure 'nuff, there was a tiny black kitten scooting around underneath the truck. It snuggled up to the back tire and when the driver mouthed to me, "Where is it?" as I carefully passed, I gestured toward the back tire. In my mirror I could see them on hands and knees, trying to grab the kitten. All that for a cat, and I can't give mine away!!! And a man at church today asked me if I wanted a couple cats.......

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Speaking of cats-----Friday I got busy cleaning the cat box, and I mean cleaning it, with soap, water and paper towels. Tell me again why it was so important the kids have pets??????? All those promises, all those assurances that someone other than me would be taking care of them......the last thing I needed or wanted was something else requiring attention in my life. At least I'm down to only one cat now, with a once spotless cat box!

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Back to church---I got there in time for the beginning of Bible study, as we continue our brief visits to a "Dark Days, Bright Son" series. The lesson this week was the prophet Nehemiah and his being led to rebuild the temple at Jerusalem. One of the last verses we read regarded the dedication of the temple, and I loved it so much, I used it as the title of today's posting. We don't rejoice loud enough very often, do we?

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We did sing rather nicely in worship today. It was Favorite Hymn Sunday and was especially wonderful because Robbie played the entire service on the organ! He could emphasize the final stanzas and all that "fun" stuff possible on the organ. I about hugged the stuffings out of him after church, but had to stand in line to do it! Many were praising his playing and he accepted with thanks, but then directed it back to the Lord. The only hymn I couldn't sing out on was "Now the Light Has Gone Away", which just blows me away for a couple reasons, not the least of which was it served as a night time prayer for the boys. Stanza 3 knocks it out of the ballpark: "Let my near and dear ones be always near and dear to thee; oh, bring me and all I love to thy happy home above."

Jill is my Johnny-on-the-spot Commenter!

...and she gets the prize! Jill wins (drum roll please) ice cream of every flavor, up to her elbows! Thanks for being a faithful reader and commenter, Jill!

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My Amarillo friend, Jami, is doing better following her surgeries, both abdominal and breast enlargement. She writes in her blog about doing the "old lady shuffle" since she can't quite stand up straight yet, but the doctor said it might be okay to try walking upright now, enough healing has taken place. Prayers are being answered for her recovery, good thing we didn't place a time limit on it for God! The same goes for Linda as she progresses with her therapy and rehab after knee replacement surgery. I hope I recognize her when I see her again......might not!

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Justin is coming to my house, with Jesse dropping him off on his way to work. That will save some back tracking after the political event this a.m. We are going shopping and then to church at Victory, which begins at 5:00 pm. Lunch is served at the event so we will start off shopping with nourishment already in place. I have a circuit in mind of where to start the shopping, knowing we'll end at Town Center Mall since it's close to church. Wise planning for these things is necessary in order to conserve miles and gallons. I'm becoming a car hugger!

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More paper has been introduced to my desk in recent days, as Wednesday during our scrapping/painting time, I pulled out a file drawer of photos and memorabalia from our first big cruise in 2000. In reading through the newspapers that arrived at the cabin door each morning, the headlines were about the election and recounts and all the drama that unfolded for weeks afterward. It reminded me of Rosalie and how she popped in at our house while we were gone and helped take care of the boys, giving the other sitter a break. She sat up the entire night watching FOX, waiting for the outcome. Justin said she was on the phone, calling folks back in Houston to discuss the race, as she was active in the Party there and W is from TX. People in the Mediterranean region were up on the news and would ask, "Did you vote? Did you vote right?" Sure did, absentee, filled out with pencil so nothing left dangling.

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Back home again now after a whole day out and about with Justin. Once he arrived, I asked him to change the light bulb in my hallway fixture. Those bulbs blow with such fanfare, a huge flash of light and then nothing! He didn't need the ladder at all, could simply reach up to do it. My hallway ceilings are quite a lot lower than the rooms because the HVAC ductwork runs through them.

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First, we attended the candidates event out in Middleburg, meeting and greeting. This also gave Justin and me a chance to just sit and chat by ourselves before the stump speeches began. Boy, it was hot out, we were glad to be under the tent cover. Our meal was delicious, bbq with the works, and then right after Travis spoke, off we went. The program had run long since it didn't start right on time so we needed to take off before listening to all the speakers. My financial advisor lady friend is also in the running for a seat on the Board, and we wished her well also. She complimented Justin by saying he has his mama's smile! (Told you so!!!)

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I didn't feel like using the portables for the bathroom so stopped at McDonalds on the way back to go potty and get a drink (really?). The drinks at the event were two kinds of iced tea, so I had nothing to drink once my Sonic was gone.

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Our first store was Catherine's where I got a couple tops but no blue slacks. Rather than going to the O. P. Mall, we decided to head over to the Town Center for our next stop. Parking was difficult to come by but eventually someone was going home, so we took their spot, right in front of Dillards. What "down economy"???

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I got a top at Coldwater Creek, no blue slacks, and ordered a lightweight jacket through their Internet connection. Delivered right to my house, no shipping fees---cool! The nice lady said my size always goes the quickest, which would seem to me more in my size be ordered in the first place. But, anyway....we did find a pair of blue dress slacks at Dillards, where I also met up with a lady I worked with at Sprint!!! She's lost a ton of weight so I nearly didn't recognize her. Of course, she was amazed at how big Justin's gotten. It occurred to me while we were catching up, the last time I ran into her was also right here in Dillards!!!!! Either Lynn or Mom was with me, perhaps both, and I think that is absolutely amazing to have happen!

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Justin wanted to stop at Best Buy to look for a video game so we did, since we had time before church. I'd mentioned feeling badly about wearing such casual attire to church but he thought I looked fine. He hadn't shaved so we would be quite the pair! He got his game and we headed over to Victory. It was about 30 minutes before service time so we waited in the car, as he filled me in on his new game, first person this or that, live action.....I just smile and nod. It makes no sense to me, but I love to hear him talk. It was getting later and later with no one coming to church. I saw a blue piece of paper on the doors so he went up to read it, and came back to report there is no worship tonight as there'd been a wedding today. Oh man!

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We headed back to his place then just as it was beginning to storm, so I invited myself in to use the bathroom (excuse me----about 5 hours had gone by between potty stops!) and wait out the storm. He was hesitant to let me in, saying he was concerned that I would "judge" him but I promised not to say a word. In truth, it was very nice in there, in spite of only young men living in the home. The Weather Channel told us a severe weather system was passing through and would lighten in about an hour so we watched an episode of "Seinfeld".

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Justin wrapped a towel around me to warm me up because we were both soaked to the skin coming into the house from the car. It felt so snuggly and warm. When it settled down outside, I decided to take off because Justin was sleepy and wanted to nap before going with Jesse to the Beach this evening. Jesse's 'sister' works for a local radio station and was hosting some event at Sneakers Sports Grille. No problem coming home but had to use the wipers all the way.

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The evening now is mine and I'm going to use it wisely. Have a good day tomorrow everyone and Lord's blessings to all!

It's a dog's life.......and I'd like it to be mine!

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

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When a loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

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Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

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Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

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Take naps. Stretch before rising.

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Run, romp, and play daily.

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Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

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Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

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On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

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When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

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Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

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Be loyal.

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Never pretend to be something you're not.

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If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. (This isn't always good advice....)

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When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

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ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

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The above came from my lemon tree doctor and I found it perfect to start my day---after I stretched getting up from my "big nap"!

A bit more about the eye-rolling and such with the supplements......as I get ready for bed, more pill popping takes place. Besides my scrips for Adult On-set Old Age (ahem, ahem) I also take a baby aspirin to prevent heart attacks plus a fish oil pill to reduce cholesterol. I first learned about the fish oil pills from Jean N.'s brother who went on the cruise with us in 2005. My family doctor takes them also, and I really like him, so followed his advice. They are harmless, don't taste like fish, and I really, really hate the idea of taking the scrips for lowering cholesterol!!!!

It feels like the middle of the night already

Perhaps this is one of those "it's five o'clock somewhere" moments, when it is the middle of the night somewhere, but not here. I only feel that way, which is because I accidentally purchased the drowsy flavor of allergy medicine instead of the opposite kind. As my father-in-law would say: "Too late schmart". I had already taken the tablet, fortunately I only take one at a time, before I noticed that the package did not say "non-drowsy formula". Rats! This is what I get for shopping at Winn-Dixie instead of Publix!

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I was in Middleburg today having lunch with Christine at Aeriel's, in the W-D Plaza. The Special of the Day was country fried steak and "real" mashed potatoes. The waitress recommended it highly so that is what I ordered. She was correct, it was the best! Christine showed me the photos taken at Shannon's graduation....wow, can't believe how grown up and lovely she's become. I didn't mention it, should have I guess, that Shannon and Christine look very much alike, except that Christine is lighter complected. The graduate has a job at the mall in a shop selling young lady's attire. Justin thinks we'll just have to stop by and see her some day---cool!

Here's a picture of Christine, taken at my lake house. Greg and she are watching the races in my bedroom, on Justin's birthday...can't miss the races! Greg is a former racer, he's entitled to watch!

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Following my lunch and store run, I went to call on the shut-in member at Fireside. We had a nice visit but shorter this time, as her hubby had to leave for a doctor appointment and I was parked behind him....you know, the car shuffle and all that. As long as I was going out anyway, I said my good-byes and came home. Nearly stopped in at Great Hang Ups but had to get back home to check the e-mail for news from one of my new friends about movie watching on Friday. This I had to know before getting back in touch with Martie who wants to go to the Stamp Camp that same night. If the movie is a no-go, then Martie and I will go to Camp! She has a free one coming because she placed an order at the BIG showcase we attended last month. I can always use paper so with my purchase, the camp will be free. When is a camp free but not free? When you have to buy some thing!

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My new friend, Sharon, did call me and agreed that perhaps we could reschedule our movie viewing for a night when the others can come, too. I got back to Martie with the go-ahead for the Stamp Camp. However, in the meantime, Sharon sent an e-mail indicating she'd still be available to watch on Friday, saying that just because the other ladies have a life, doesn't mean that she has to stay home alone.......aw, now I feel badly for filling in my dance card so quickly. I did ask her to come along to Camp, for what it's worth.

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Justin called late afternoon and asked if I wanted to meet Pam and sons for dinner at Mellow Mushroom. Ah, let me think......of course!!!! He came by after work to take a shower and change clothes. We watched the end of a "What Not to Wear" episode and then headed off to meet our friends. Pam had a recent client with her, who moved here from Chicago. Very nice lady, earthy, and she got quite upset with me when I made a joke about myself. Okay, mental note----don't make fun of myself around Wendy----

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While Justin and I watched the end of "WNTW", my phone went off again, this time an invite to have dinner with the Hilchey's. Again, rats!!! Not that I'd have blown off Justin for them, but what a dilemna to have, two different groups calling for dinner in one night! After spending time with Christine today and now Justin-----but, instead, I'm going to try for next week to have dinner with Hilchey's, probably just me and not Justin, as he has school two night a week, and Tuesday is Bible study for me. Thursday is our Monthly Dinner and then the holiday......wow, the week is already gone!

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So anyway, for tonight---even though I preferred to sit outside, the majority opted for inside dining so Justin went to get my sweater from the car for me. So glad that he did, too, because it was not long before even he had goose flesh on his arms from the cold temps inside. I hate to say 'I told you so', but.......

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He worked quite hard today hauling furniture down the stairs after it had already been placed upstairs, plus moved some house furniture in one of the models. Hey, maybe someday he can go to work for my Turkish friend, the one who gave me the flag!!! His moving company moved the office from point A to point B recently and Justin said he asked about me. I haven't heard from Saban since he brought me my flag a couple months ago and I appreciated the fact he asked Justin about me on moving day.

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The young men had planned on going out on the jet skis tonight after dinner but it got quite dark in the west and became really windy outside, so they decided the weather was too threatening to attempt. Jesse had a couple beers at dinner, so I am glad they didn't venture onto the water after that. I envy them having access to jet skis, I really do miss mine. I sold them after buying the condo since I had no place to keep them here. A young lady from our church, married to a serviceman and living in Japan at the time, bought the pair of skis. Jeremy said it was a dream of his to own jet skis and I told him that nothing made me happier than making a man's dreams come true----ha, ha, ha! He was so thankful, and it pleased me greatly to keep them sort of in the family. Orders were soon coming for them to move back to the USA which is why they went ahead and bought mine. Her dad kept them in his garage, but he never took them out. A former Navy SAR and he never even got them wet!

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Tomorrow must be dedicated to finishing the newsletter for The Palace. Travis,upstairs, is getting Justin a T-shirt to wear to the political event on Saturday but I told him I'd forego the opportunity to wear a T-shirt....not the best idea for me to wear such a thing. BUT, I did tell him I'd dress my car in his campaign attire so he's getting some magnets for me to put on my doors. That I can do! I've offered to make phone calls and lick stamps, too, perhaps even sitting in the booth at the Independence Day celebration if he needs me. Some of the other ladies from here are doing that, too, so it could be a hoot! Might even see somebody I know over there at the Jamboree!!

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That night, the 4th, is a party up in the penthouse at Nancy's place, overlooking the barge from which the fireworks are launched. The perfect vantage point. Nancy is calling it the "Povery Party", serving 'only' hot dogs, beer and sodas instead of her usual fare, because we are all so poor from paying the assessments this year! Like I told my friend Brenda and the other ladies by the pool last week, I am rich beyond measure with my friends!!! One lady piped up that she wished her friends could pay the bills for her.........oh, well, I tried!

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It now actually IS the middle of the night, so sweet dreams all!

Making hay while the sun shines

It's a blessed day! In turning on my computer this a.m., the Internet opened immediately and up popped my e-mails, as though nothing had happened. Overnight I'd unplugged the modem and perhaps that's what stimulated the connection when plugging it in. Yippee!!! Life's simple pleasures again!

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I've had a couple things to mention but keep forgetting: let's see if recall them..............

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Years ago when still married, my former spouse and I would sort of roll our eyes about our house guests and their stash of "supplements" taken to improve or achieve health. The little Tupperware container packed with every sort of tablet or pill, Shaklee or Amway or Nutrilife, depending upon the house guest. Now, in the mornings, I remember this eye rolling and do it to myself as I medicate with various life-extending products such as iron pills, multivitamin, Calcium with D, and an anti-histamine for an unknown allergy after vowing to never have an allergy. (Justin, too, made the same vow totally separate from me!!!). Cheers, everybody! And please accept my apology....

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The good news is that I am finally out of the pre-natal vitamins I was taking because they absolutely tasted horrible and I'd taste them all day unless I ate some food with it. Yech! These vitamins have super powers to help pregnant ladies nurture themselves and the baby, and don't hurt to continue taking them long after to keep levels up. Now I can take a regular Centrum instead which doesn't have quite the aftertaste of the other.

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When I occasionally step into the kitchen and prepare some food, Lynx stands in the doorway and just meows her head off at me. When both cats lived here, they'd harmonize at me, as though cautioning me against using the stove or something. This a.m. I browned hamburger and added Barilla sauce to it, all the while being scolded by Lynx. If I head to the kitchen to just, say, grab a soda or such, she stands under the dining room table and meows at me as though to say, "Do what you're going to do and move along"....scaredy cat!

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Every morning there is an ad on TV about Direct Buy, where folks redecorate or furnish their homes through this organization and save thousands of dollars. This reminds me of my newlywed days when we bought into a program called "Consumers Guild of America" and actually drove from Milwaukee to Chicago in my sister-in-law's Marlin to visit the Merchandise Mart with our 'representative' from CGOA. I can't say that we were ripped off or taken advantage of or anything, but we did get some really nice pieces for a couple just starting out. We bought a sofa and rocker chair, a complete bedroom set with head board, night stand, mirrored hutch dresser and chest of drawers. How much? I don't remember. My younger sister-in-law used the sofa and chair in her apartment and then think it was donated to our high school's thrift shop. I kept the bedroom set, but "lost" the headboard in the first hurricane of 2004 due to rising water in the garage. When moving in here, I found that storage room was spare and instead of crowding these large pieces into the guest room, I decided, painfully, to sell the two dressers to a used furniture store. Justin tried to get me to change my mind but the frustration level was quite high and I had to just let it go. Not easy for me, and he knew that. I do still have the nightstand, my last piece of history, and it serves me well in the guest room. CGOA....are they still in existence or do they live again as Direct Buy?

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Time to go for my therapeutic massage with Carol. After that the ladies are coming over to paint and/or scrapbook. My hair appointment is at 4:00 p.m. which might be timed perfectly for some fried dill pickles on the deck at Whitey's! We shall see......