I won't be home today. Meeting a friend for an early early movie. Later meeting another friend for some talk time and maybe we'll walk around. If it's early enough, I may stop to look at a little side table I saw online. Be well.

Jeri, I am so incredibly sorry for everything you sister has to endure. Hoping and praying for a bit of good news. Hugs sent along for you and for your sister.

I'll try to stop by again when I get home.

Lin

After a busy day yesterday as well as watching a couple of great Wimbledon matches I didn't get back here last night. nor did I find time to make those veggie/bean burgers so intend to get into my kitchen tomorrow to make a mix and see what spices I might want to add. Nothing suitable at the auction viewing although I did see a stunning G-plan unit but it was incredibly long so wouldn't fit comfortably into my little cottage and anyway, nowhere to put my books. This is how dangerous auctions are when we get carried away and tempted with items we're not looking for! We had a fair amount of rain in Cornwall this morning while the rest of the country enjoys sunshine and after a soaking on my walk with George then had my free 3 yearly mammogram that the NHS offers to those of us between the ages of 50 and 70. A mobile unit is set up in a supermarket car park while they work their way through those of us in the area before moving to another district. I was in and out in 15 minutes and should receive my results in 2-3 weeks. A few days ago I also received a letter from my GP offering a free health check including blood tests and although I never go looking for problems am trying to be sensible so will book an appointment.

I've caught up with posts and thinking how lovely to read LIN getting back to "normal" life, enjoying the company of friends, going to the movies and checking out purchases.

Anne ~ That's so good of your SIL to send on photos so your boys and grandchildren will have a full sense of their ancestry. You must have so enjoyed looking through them all and seeing old faces again. Can't remember if I mentioned before that I'm trying to research and trace my dad's half sisters' descendants and regret not finding out more when those in the know were alive.

Jeri ~ So sorry to read of your sister's news and do hope whatever is going on has been caught early enough, especially as she's had such a rough year already. Loved the photos and all those happy faces!

Buzz ~ Canada Day sugar pie.... Is that as naughty as it sounds? Not that I can talk because after the mammogram I popped into the supermarket seeing as how I was so close to the store and amongst a few healthy salad items picked up a pack of double chocolate muffins that I'll try to eek out over the next few days rather than wolf them all down in 24 hours!!!

A great tennis match in progress with Nadal and Brown so I'll sign off now, prepare a salad to make up for the muffin and settle down to watch.

Jackie

Hello! Summer continues here in Oregon. We are running our fans and the doggies have staked out one floor fan as theirs. They nap in the breeze and love having their ears wind blown.

One of life's sweet moments for me is to stroll through an art show and see a painting that has so much to say. My old art friend reminded me of a painting done recently by an artist I admire. There is such colorful movement one is tempted to see it as almost flowery. But looking longer, one sees that it is, in actuality, quite turmultous and violent. Then looking at the title, I see it is called, "gathering war clouds."

Off to water the deck flowers. Pull a few weeds, then back to my art dungeon.
Patsy

Hi to everyone. Most of the smoke from the northern forest fires has gone. i did get out for a walk today and didn't need antihistamines so liked that.

Marie -- I will try to post a picture of Owen but I no longer remember the instructions that Sandy gave me a very long time ago. See what I can do. He is growing so fast, happy and curious and a chatterbox. Takes after his Gramma in that regard. He has lots of beautiful curly hair which he gets from both parents. Sadly no more grand babies yet but haven't given up hope for them.

Take care everyone and keep smiling. Gayla

Jeri I think Ed deserves a hug from all of us for being so kind and thoughtful. And another from us to you and your sister. It's wonderful that you can be with her. It will make a difference.
Lin, hope you've had a great day, you deserve it. Just imagine a year from now, you'll probably be bored. Lol! Not likely!
Jackie, our independence day is tomorrow. We don't really celebrate our freedom From anything, just being free. It occurred to me that the original independence day was a celebration of being free from England's rule. Ha! I wanna go home! Lol. I'm ready for national healthcare
Been dealing with insurance company, not pretty, not a bit. I asked Jim if he was ready to return to long haul(what we do as a team). He asked me if I was bored at home I said, NO! Then he talks about next week like he will still be on his own.
We finally got rain! It came as heavy thunderstorms, but it soaked in. People couldn't believe we've had no rain at our house in about two weeks. The ground was like concrete!
Marie, did you find gluten free buns? Maybe you could call the stores.
Sandy, so glad you are visiting your kids. Have a fun trip, and maybe you'll see sunshine while you're there. I'm falling asleep again, more later
Phoebe

Off to the store. Ian thinking about making lentil chile today.
Any ideals I probable just dump as I usually do?

Jeri thinking of you and your family

Be back later to. Cha
Marie

Hello, beautiful day here and quite a busy one running around. MARIE I've posted a soup recipe on your new plant food topic. Just popped by to say, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY tomorrow to all our friends south of the border. I'm really looking forward to reading how you all spend it. HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Anne.

Lin my computer is down and I don' know how to copy and post on this I. Pad to send a link to you

But you should be able to search Plant food topic. . I think that is how I worded it if not I will send you a PM for the correct name.

Seems like you and I have more computer problems. I know. Or think I know I push the PC back and think I pulled a conectionout for pulled a wire out of plac. Get back with you real soon

Marie

Jeri ~~


So sorry I didn't get myself on to the site yesterday to send best wishes. I know you are dealing with a lot at the moment but hopefully you managed to enjoy your day.

Bon voyage
Jackie

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Jeri ~~


So sorry I didn't get myself on to the site yesterday to send best wishes. I know you are dealing with a lot at the moment but hopefully you managed to enjoy your day.

Bon voyage
Jackie

Jeri - I am so sorry I missed your birthday yesterday. I can't get anything to paste here so just wishing you happy days. God bless you as you travel next week to be with your sister.

Lin

Thank you Jacke, Lin and Anne. I had a good birthday. Our dd and her two boys came in to visit and we went out for supper with a good friend. It was a good day. Today my aunt and my cousin's daughter come for two nights. Tomorrow we are going to see Charlie Pride. My aunt is a big fan and she bought us tickets. That should be fun.

The Annual Calgary Stampede (a huge rodeo) started yesterday. Generally 10 days of lots of fun. Too bad we are leaving on Monday. Generally we go to lots of Stampede Breakfasts (I bring my own pancakes) and go down to the grounds to wonder around, see all the exhibits and maybe take in some rodeo events. People dress western and it is lots of fun. We like to watch the chuck wagon races every night on TV. Stuff goes on all week around town.

But I have to go. Got to get ready for company and get ready for our trip.

See y'all later. Hee Haw

Jeri

Quickie from me again. First batch of bean burgers I made, great. This batch sloppy. I've had to add flour to bind. Just so y'all know! Anne.

I ended up frying the burgers like "bubble and squeak". Very tasty, though not exactly burgers PHOEBE! I used different beans this time. Maybe add the mashed beans slowly until you get the right consistency? Duh, that would work Annie, rather than dumping everything into the mixing bowl. Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a go.