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Happy news from my cherry tomato plant.

Temps - the last few years we’ve had a lot of +30c days. In the Winter we’ve seemed to have less -30 days.

Heather - I hope your friend had a great day! I told Rodger who they were going to see and he thought a couple of them had passed.

Lisa - You’re welcome. Those triangles have come in handy a few times for us.

I was catching up with you from the race, and then got into the races so now at home. It was a beautiful evening. You’re right, it’s the doing something together that’s important. The racing wasn’t as loud tonight. Tomorrow is louder.

They have mini cars here, driven by 8-12 year olds. There was a wreck and one boy was taken to the hospital. He was having what looked like a sprained/broken leg. I hope they let us know. These cars don’t even come up to the waist of the dads. I used Google and it says that the top speeds are 80-100mph but this is only a quarter mile track so they may be going closer to 50-60mph.

We’ve been having some rainy days too, nothing like you though.

Beth - That’s so thoughtful to buy cupcakes for the other residents and staff. It will be greatly appreciated for sure.
I hope your husband gets to avoid surgery.

Flea - I chuckled at the fifty cents too. I know here there are bakeries selling a single cupcake for $7-$8.
I was glad it was Friday too this week.
It was a long week.

Barbara - I hope the grocery pick up goes well. I know some people here use it to save money. No strolling the aisles.

Margaret - what state are you in that you’re getting smoke? I don’t know how many fires we have burning here right now for sure but I think it was 183 yesterday I heard.

Kim - I hope that you’re able to find more places for your needs to be met without added expense.

I so enjoyed our evening. The drive to and from led to conversations like we used to have. During breaks in the races there was joking and conversation. He even decided to go to bed when we got home instead of just sleeping on the couch so we’ll be sleeping together tonight.

My heart is happy. I think we need to do more things to get out together. I’m going to figure out how to make that happen.

I’m going to head to bed now.
Have a great day tomorrow ladies.
Tracey in Edmonton

Hi Lovely Ladies,

I have been reading along and wishing everyone who has had a June and early July birthday a very happy one, the same with anniversaries!!!

I love all the pictures grand kids, pups, kitties, scenery…..

Wish I had the energy to comment on all of the events and pictures when they happened but not right now.

My health situation is stable and in many ways I am learning to live with the limited vision, so it is not as much work every time I look at anything, which means I am not so exhausted all the time. I am needing 10-11 hours of sleep each night and a 2ish hour nap in the afternoon – which the doctor says is normal after the surgery and amount of anesthesia. I have gotten my sense of smell and taste back, which honestly I did not know were gone until I adjusted a bit to the vision loss. I am glad to have them back, but it is so much easier to loose weight or keep it off if nothing tastes good or is tempting.

I have had friends step up and take me to appointments and shopping but I have been eager to figure out transportation on my own. What an surprise. We have a county bus system, but the closest bus stop to my home is 2 miles away – so I need to be ready to walk 4 miles (2 over 2 home!) There is some transport for seniors and disabled folks that is door to door, but only to Doctor appointments or to the pharmacy I finally found one that includes food. But none that include other appointments ie haircut or to get a pedicure which I will need as I can not successfully line my foot up with my vision LOL – nor to a friends or even from my home to the bus stop…. I am walking each day and slowly adding distance but 4 miles will take me a while to get to. I did sign up for the service that seemed the most reasonable, it’s door to door for medical appointments and food for me- but not dog food…, I signed up for my counseling appointments as I have to set up the trip 2 weeks or more in advance. And the counseling is at the same time and date each week. Many appointments will not be that far in advance.

I do know about food delivery, but the services I have looked in to have a delivery fee ($25-$45 depending on frequency) unless you spend $75+ and when I am shopping for just me or me and some items for my housemate, I almost never hit $55 I will continue to do research. We have a senior center just a mile from my home and I called the only service they provide is free or discounted lunch 5 days a week -- you need to sign up ahead and you must be there at 11:30 to get your lunch. I looked over the menu and it is a heavy hot meal – very heavy in carbs and fried food my doctor who wants me to each lean protein and veggie would not be thrilled. More research ahead!!!! It is limited by the amount of time I can spend on my computer with out exhaustion.

Love Kim

In N. California

PS I finished this hours ago and forgot to post…..