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Post by cjayh16 on Jul 1, 2024 7:56:52 GMT -6
Good Morning....
July has arrived. We are half way through the year. Crazy!
I watched the chipmunks raiding my bird feeder this morning and I had an idea. I put cooking oil on the hook that it hangs from and watched them try to go up. They kept sliding down..LOL I know it won't keep them out forever, but it was fun to watch. I'll just have to do that every so often. They are pretty smart and will probably find other ways to get to it.
It was a cold start to the morning. I had jeans and a sweat shirt on to have coffee on the swing. The temp was in the low 50's. It's starting to warm up some.
GrammyDebbie...loved the gift you received for your birthday. You will cherish it forever.
Have a great day everyone....
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Post by greenback on Jul 1, 2024 8:19:14 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies - - - It's a nice start to the day, although a bit on the cool side at 62. should warm up nicely, or at least I hope it will.
CJ, not only did you find a way to save the bird seed for the birds, but you have found a fun way to entertain yourself watching those little buggers trying to get up the pole. I'm sure you are just a laughing to yourself!!
Debbie, I agree with CJ, what a special treasure they gave you for your birthday - - You will treasure it for life. I have a special teddy bear too, but not that special. Mine is made from my aunts fur coat.
I have some dishes to do up by hand and the dish washer will probably need to be run before the day is over also. I think I want to make potato salad today - - I have been wanting to do this for some time now, and I think today is the day!
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jul 1, 2024 8:30:43 GMT -6
Good morning.
CJ, I used to put cooking oil or Vaseline on the pole to keep the squirrels out of my feeders too. It worked great. It was hilarious to watch them slide down, they didn't give up but they didn't succeed either. 
For the last few weeks we have had a young boy doing a lot of yard work around the park. Our maintenance manager is usually hiding or sitting at home and nothing was getting done. The other man is in his upper 80's and in poor health so cant' do much. This morning I found the young man and asked if I could use his rake. The smaller pet area is/was filthy with sticks and leaves. This is the one that I prefer going to in the morning because it is in the shade. The young man appreciated hearing that I thought he was doing a good job and that I really appreciated his good work. He also told me that the office manager is helping him and that if she gets enough resident complaints she will have to do something. Guess who I am going to talk to when i go to the office to pay the electric bill? Since Chris became maintenance manage he has done little to nothing and this place has gone down hill even further.
This whole week we are in an extreme high heat warning. We will be in what we call the hundred teens, 111 -120ยบ. I'll be praying that there are no power outages. (Just imagine what it would be like for you in a -20 below windy winter day without any heat?) It happened one year once while here, but we had a couple solar panels so we could at least turn on a fan. And it was only out for an hour, I have nothing now. So I'll be praying often.
I'll work on a couple get well cards for as long as my neck will allow. But that is all I have planned.
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Post by italiancook on Jul 1, 2024 8:44:46 GMT -6
I turned the AC off It's rather cool here today Going to enjoy it In two days it gets hot again. Salvation Army came & picked up the love seat that I donated Delores is giving me her one cabinet & I needed the space so I donated the love seat.
CJ That must have been cute watching the chipmunks trying to get to the bird feeder.
Jane I love potato salad When I make it I make a big bowl.
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Post by elle on Jul 1, 2024 14:41:14 GMT -6
It's another beautiful day. Sunny and warm, not too hot or too cold IMO. I sat on the back deck and read for a while. The hummingbirds didn't mind that I was there. I haven't done much today. I got groceries and cleaned some fruit that I bought. I answered some texts and that's really about all. I did walk and that was very nice and relaxing.
CJ I hope you have outsmarted the pesky chipmunks. I saw one going under my deck earlier this a.m.
GREENBACK Is the potato salad done? I'll add baked beans to the menu...I know, several don't like them but it's one of my favorites and it always, always makes me think of mom and dad. Mom made the very best and dad ate the most. LOL My dad loved to eat. He said he lived to eat, not eat to live. He was special. LOL
MAMMA Kudos to the young boy and his parents!!!! I am always so encouraged and happy when I see them mowing or working with others. I'm glad you found him and gave him some kind words.
ICOOK No a/c here either and the outside air feels good coming in. I bet I'll be closing it up early tonight. I might even need my winter housecoat. LOL That was so good you gave the loveseat to the Salvation Army. I'm sure they'll find a good home for it.
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