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Post by italiancook on Jun 21, 2024 7:27:57 GMT -6
Another hot day Going to be hot all next week yet. Taking it easy today as tomorrow the dusting starts.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jun 21, 2024 8:19:08 GMT -6
How many of you enjoyed watching the Flintstones? That was one of my favorite children shows....still is too.
Yippeee, it's haircut day. No feeling like a shaggy sheep dog. My nail specialist did a good job on my nails yesterday. They are now at a more comfortable length. that is all that I plan on doing today.
The heat of the day is really going to pop the thermometer today. Our high is predicted to hit 112ΒΊ. Aside from Mandy's potty trip we will not be leaving the house this afternoon. I was looking ahead and our night time lows will be your day time highs. Yep, life in the desert. It's monsoon season so soon that will make the daytime uncomfortable with some humidity and higher dew points than what we get the rest of the year. The worst part of living down here. It also brings wind storms and heavy rains. The rain is what rises the dew points.
IC, I need to do some dusting today. I've really let that slide for too long. It's about time I do a good job and not just a little swipe here and there.
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Post by greenback on Jun 21, 2024 8:36:50 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies - - - It's just 70 here now, but hazy and light fog. Guess it's just the humidity hanging in the air. We had flood watches out from all of the rain they have been getting in Mn. More rain here for the weekend also, but scattered, and not everyone will get it, every time. I don't have a lot planned for the day - I do need a few things from KS and and should get a grocery order together for either today or tomorrow. Needing a few things that are on the 2 day sale, and then just some normal things that need to be replenished. Yesterday I spent a longer time doing the step machine. I was reading a cookbook while I was doing it, and chose the salad section this time - - I deceided I was going to finish that part before I quit, and there were a lot of salads so took me longer. I think my knees are feeling stronger so I need to keep this up and see if it will help me get around a little easier or safer. It's not hard, just a little boring, but that's a small price to pay. Hope all of you ladies will stay cool and comfortable and safe in the heat & humidity.
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Post by elle on Jun 21, 2024 9:46:45 GMT -6
GREENBACK Great job! working out and did you find a good salad recipe you might like to try?
MAMMA I'd say getting your nails done was good! And I thought it was hot here, this would most likely feel like winter to you. LOL Stay inside and safe.
ICOOK I'm wondering when the heat wave will end. The dusting is a never ending job. I did do some of that this a.m. but will do the rest later.
I'm heading out soon to visit and have lunch with my sister. She has eggs for me and I'm taking broccoli salad, cherries and peanut butter cookies for her. Lunch will be very light. Stay cool and safe everyone. TTYL
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Post by lauriet on Jun 21, 2024 10:18:46 GMT -6
Hi all. Been out of the loop a bit lately, at my brother's dog-sitting for a few days. I took two naps yesterday-held down by siblings to my dogs. It was pretty great! I'm off to the history center after bit and then back here tonight. I'll probably run to the farm later too. It's 67* and only to get to 73* here today, it's a pretty sunny day. I could see the sunset on the lake but there are too many trees for a clear picture. He lives on the end of the property we lived on as a kid-turns out it was owned originally by my Grandpa's step-grandpa. My Grandpa's dad passed away before G'pa was born-1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, lots of Army guys were ill and some sympathizers poisoned some Rx-as we were told. There's today's history tidbit for you. The rain was crazy here over the weekend, Gooseberry Falls in the NE Arrowhead region of MN was so fast and full. We had about 4" or so, needless to say my garden pots loved the heat the next day. I'm pretty glad those huge pots have drainage. The trailer idea is working well, I'll post a pic when I get back home. The Yeti did his meeting last night via zoom, he'd taken FIL to two appt's yesterday, first at 8 a.m. and they left by 6 a.m. as it was the only opening they had. I missed a meeting last night, it wasn't on my calendar and I thought that since they have one Saturday too that that they were combined, oh well, the world is still spinning.
Grammy, we have a stair lift to the basement, it's gotten used a lot lately-not by us, but by others. Have you considered that? If you want to know the brand, let me know. BBL, blessed be.
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Post by keyscarolyn on Jun 21, 2024 10:21:24 GMT -6
Good afternoon, I cooked some cabbage and potatoes all in one pot, Going to wash lettuce and some radishes. Nope, no call no show on the plumber. But my son turned water on at the meter long enough for me to fill 2 buckets in the bathroom and several things in the kitchen. He will turn it back on when I get a shower. It is inconvenient but I can't turn it on myself. He doesn't mind though. Good having a useful neighbor And, the baby was with him. Jane, can I ask what is wrong with your knees? I am suffering with the one knee and ankle on other foot. Bakers cyst behind my knee. All mixed with arthritis. And old age I guess. I am supposed to go to my cousins tomorrow for the weekend. I did you get the peach cobbler ready to take, and I have cake to take also. If I can't get this water fixed, I may have to call my grandson and have him come over and fix it . He is small and can get under the house. He lives in South Carolina, but I would make it worth his while to come. Guess I need to quit worrying about it. It is hot here also and I am using the AC on the super hot days. Elle, there are rabbits in my yard and squirrels. And, what I hear some people have seen black bears in their yards in this area. You all take care and stay cold. ππ
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Post by grammyoh on Jun 21, 2024 10:22:09 GMT -6
Good morning grannies a mostly grey day rain in the picture just hot and more clouds. temp is to reach 94 this afternoon and it's 92 now! a little warm for the first day of summer and this will stay around for a few days. Kids will be happy the pool has been cleaned and getting filled with water now. It was a real mess.
I was out early for dr appointment all is well with me! Other than old age! I had to see the PA since my dr retired now wait for a new one or go to another practice. I'll wait.
IC there's always dusting to be done!
Mamma nothing like a little pampering ourself to make us feel good all over!
Greenback hope that step machine help your knees! The salad section sounds like a good place to start reading. If you find a good recipe be sure to share it
Elle fresh eggs from the country! We had quiche last night for supper. Fresh eggs donated by our chickens
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Post by grammydebbie on Jun 21, 2024 10:22:38 GMT -6
Good morning to all from hot and humid central MO. Thankfully, even though we had a power blink in the night sometime, the AC is working, but we do keep it at 74 so it is not super chilly for sure, but just no humidity.
Because of the power blink, I was really confused when I got up as my alarm clock said 5:45 (which was about what I was aiming for), but my phone said 6:19! I walked into the kitchen and before I could say anything at all, Mike said we had a power blink and the clocks aren't right. So, I hurried up and got dressed, got my walk in, watered and fertilized my flowers, pulled weeds and then we had breakfast a little after 8. DSIL#2 is here now and is cutting our hay. Mike rode the first couple of rounds with him as DSIL has not cut hay in our fields before and he wanted to point out some partially hidden pitfalls/ditches. DSIL has made good progress and as soon as he gets done with the "point" (where our land joins the junction of two blacktop roads) and is at the side front of the house and the big field in the back of the house, he will move to the big field to the back and side of the house and barn. He has much better equipment than DBIL who has always put it up before and it is going much more quickly. Mike still hasn't gotten his square baler back from the repair shop or he would have had the fields "opened up" (edges cut) and some square bales done. He was looking forward to teaching the grandboys about the "joys and fun" of hauling square bales of hay in the summer! If we are lucky, we may get a second cutting late summer/early fall and may do some square bales then.
It's been a very busy last couple of days. We went to Vienna on Wednesday early morning and I made 140 cinnamon rolls in DD#1's church kitchen facility while she and another junior class parent made taco meat for walking tacos, and, at Eli's suggestion, sausage/egg/potato/cheese breakfast burritos for a JV and varsity basketball shootout held yesterday. After a long day of making cinnamon rolls (although I started about 8:30 and was done by 4, so I didn't think that was too bad), Trinity had her last softball game of the season that evening. Yesterday, the shootout started at 8:30, with many teams getting there by 7:30 and didn't end until about 8:30 last night. Luckily, folks went crazy over the cinnamon rolls and they were selling them by the half and full dozens even! It was the last day of summer school in addition to the shootout and many of the teachers declared it the best concession stand food they had ever had. Folks had no problems paying $3 each for a homemade cinnamon roll and, when there was only one pan left, one gal told Jess to name her price for it because she wanted it! They sold out of burritos, too. And, Eli played well and should be one tired guy today as he played in a total of 9 games yesterday! Mike and I were there for every game except the last two in the evening as Amelia had a ballgame in St. Elizabeth at 6:30 and we went to that. Now, Drew, who is in Junior High this coming year (7th grade) will be having a shootout at the school on the 19th of July and folks are already asking for cinnamon rolls and breakfast burritos again for that day-long shootout!
Now that I've had my shower, washed my hair and done it and "got my face on" I have been in the kitchen trying to come up with something to feed DH and DSIL for lunch that won't be heavy or hot. If they do stop for lunch I think I will use canned chicken and make chicken/cheese quesadillas and have chips and cheese with them. I also just put a batch of egg salad and a big bowl of macaroni salad in the fridge, but they won't be adequately chilled in time for lunch. I haven't been home the last two days so the fridge didn't have much available to me!
Time to do up my mess of dishes from my cooking this morning. I will enjoy looking out the window above the sink at the hay going down under the mower/conditioner pulled by DSIL and his tractor.
Wishing all a good and cool day.
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Post by italiancook on Jun 21, 2024 12:27:26 GMT -6
I haven't been outside since this morning Tinker & I didn't stay out to long as it was getting hot I have to take her out to go potty but I don't want to She dilly dallies before she goes potty To hot for that.
Elle Enjoy the visit with your sister.
Grammy The kids will be glad the pool is ready
Jane Maybe a few showers here this weekend.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jun 21, 2024 12:55:58 GMT -6
My stylist did a good job of cutting my hair, or so I think now. Once I wash it I'll be able to tell much better. But Dawn almost always does a great job. She is s hoot to listen too as well. The road construction was still there but I knew which lane to get into this time. hehehe
Lunch was a macaroni salad and watermelon. The salad didn't hit the spot but it will have to do. I was going to make a french bread pizza for supper but as hot as it is getting I don't even want to start the little toaster oven. That will heat up the front room too much for comfort. I am going to splurge today and turn on the mini split in this room to keep it cool/comfortable. But not until around 2 or 3 when the sun is nearing its hottest beam. Supper will end up being cold cereal. At least I get my milk in for the day.
The sheets have been changed, washed, dried and put away and I vacuumed my recliner of food particles. After I take Mandy out this afternoon I'll hit the shower to get all the little hairs washed down the drain and off of me.
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Post by cjayh16 on Jun 21, 2024 17:19:13 GMT -6
Good Evening....
It's been a very humid and hot day. We've had a couple downpours and that just made it more humid. Tomorrow will be the same as today then Sunday starts a cool down with much drier air. It will be very welcome.
The kids were here today. I got a little splash pad for them to play in. Penny loved it but Teddy wanted nothing to do with it. He doesn't like to get wet. Needless to say, he didn't last long outside. DH took him back inside and they played in there. I sweated it out watching Penny run around. All in all it was a fun day but we are exhausted from the heat and humidity and being outside with them. Teddy's new word this week is "huge". Everything is huge now...LOL
Enjoy your evening............
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Post by lauriet on Jun 21, 2024 17:33:48 GMT -6
Home for the evening, or the home I am at anyway. We had a number of visitors at the center and a two members came in and we talked about some ideas for displays. All in all it was a good day. I stopped at my sister's too and then ran to the farm to stop off Al's laundry and did a few things for him. The cats and dogs have been fed and I plan to sit now, I will feed myself later.
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