I meant to mention to Bob before that if Doc Martin is a favourite you should really enjoy The Detectorists too. Similar silly British humour with some poignancy thrown in. Of course you might have already come across it.

https://youtu.be/aAud_H_0R3c

Sorry to turn you sideways Sandy. My iPad has a habit of doing that with photos!

Anne, great news for Mike. We’re going backwards not surprisingly. Opened up too much too quickly so now closing back down... time go buy toilet rolls again!
Jackie

Good evening. It was laundry day and clean up the basement floor after the washer leaked mightily today. I spoke with a friend at length and other than making meals, I am trying to figure out my finances yet again. Still mulling over farm rents. Also unfollowing people on Facebook as it is becoming loonier by the minute.

Jackie, I love the new staircase. Looks good and just right for the space. Was the door specially constructed for you? Your house will have nothing left to fix soon!

Bob, what extraordinary bargains you are uncovering. You are just about to the point of getting things for free. Just kidding. It does feel wonderful to snare a good item at an even better price. Poor retailers have been hurting with people unable to get into the stores to browse. I am sure they really want to move inventory.

Barbie, I am glad your life is so content. We have city ordinances on just about everything including which animals you are able to keep at your home and the number of cats and dogs allowed on one property. I think it is in the best interests of the animals to not be crowded into a small house or apartment. Although people who are going to ignore the law will have loads of animals anyway.

Anne, I am glad things are straightened out now for Michael. Back to work Tuesday. I hope the job he is going back to is something he will like. I hope more good news will come his way soon. And congrats on getting a complete grocery order.

Buzz, maybe a motorized chair would be the best. Are there personnel to assist you in finding a suitable model? Stay away from the windows and may the storm shutters hold, I hope the storm does not hit the coast hard. Hugs. ❤️❤️

Patsy, thank you for the information on your air conditioner. I looked at a few models today. I haven’t found anything yet. Maybe just a little personal fan would be enough.

Sandy, I see you had a laundry day too. Are you having a movie night at your son’s house tomorrow?

Best wishes everyone.

Hugs.

Lin ❤️❤️

I've got the milk jug LIN. I won it playing whist in Derby, UK. Anne.
Not quite the same, but almost.

Hello friends. I have been looking over my financial accounts today. I logged into all of them to check on balances, maturity dates on some things, and to make sure my passwords are still working. All done with that part. Now time to decide if I want to move some of my funds around and some hunting for the best rates. I know, you are laughing uncontrollably 😂🤣😂🤣😂☺️ It is worth a try.

I am missing another pool party this afternoon. I hope they post lots of pictures. I heard the little girl actually designed her own birthday cake. She didn’t make it but designed it. She would be a third generation cake designer!

Sandy, I hope you have movie night tonight. We didn’t even get a sprinkle of rain today. It keeps missing us. Did you get new deck boards today?

Bob, great looking salad. Yummmm. So you and Jean are groupies. I would never have guessed. 😂🤣
Do you have an Acorn TV subscription? I have had one for years but I may not renew. I’m fact, I have watched for a long time, my subscription may have run out already. Best wishes on the upcoming service call.

Anne, lovely milk jug. I too take my tea plain. No milk, no sugar, no lemon. ☺️

Jackie, hello. Are the dogs happier with the steps,now?

Must move on. I can’t make up my mind what I want to do so I am going to just set everything aside and read some more in the mystery I have been reading, much more slowly than usual. I did receive a phone call to let me know I have some books ready to pickup. So maybe I should get a move on.

Take care everyone. Best wishes all round, 🙋🏼‍♀️ Buzz, Barbie, Patsy and all the crew.

Lin
❤️❤️

Well I am finally caught up with daily messages. That took forever, but I enjoyed catching up with everyone. It seems I get involved in something and when that happens MFP falls behind. I miss everyone !

Lots keeping me busy in the yard. My so called gardener has fallen way behind, so I took on some pruning of two sides of the house. All azaleas, camellias and a hydrangea were all way over grown. Glad that is all done. The rest is up to him to maintain....lots of shrubs, which I never planted. Definitely a felling of accomplishment though I have discovered a feel muscles I didn't know I had . LOL

Our son and family bought their first home about a month ago after being renters for so many years. They are excited about the move though a bit overwhelmed with all that is in the house now and wondering where it is going to go. Definitely time to decided what one really needs to keep and what can go. A big job ahead of them.

And our daughter informed us she and her family are moving at the end of August to a home that has 6.5 acres in a rural area about 20 minutes from us. A bit further but no problem because the 3 kids still go to the same schools. Pretty property, but a bit of a concern we think. With Calif fires the last so many years and lots of trees on the property they will have some work ahead of them. Being city kids "yard work" there will definitely keep them very busy. They are excited about the move and looking forward to having a veggie garden and maybe some chickens. Our daughter loves dogs, so there just may be another added to their 3.

Jackie, your staircase looks really nice as does the new door. Would love to have a tour of your place. Recently read a great book that took place in Cornwall, UK. It was called The Letter: An unforgettable novel of forbidden love, secrets and sacrifice by Ruth Saberton. A 5 star book that I could hardly put down. Loved it !

Buzz, glad to see that you are starting to feel better again. A motorized wheelchair just might make your journeys down the hall a bit easier. Stay safe and away from the windows. Thinking of you.

Lin, love this last tea pot. Probably my favorite so far. Stay cool inside and enjoy your great puzzles.

Anne, I think you just might also enjoy the book I recommended too. Glad your son will be back to work soon though I am sure you will miss his company. Enjoy hearing from you.

Sandy, your grandkids are growing up so quickly. Glad that you are able to enjoy them. We too are feeling being housebound due to the virus, but get out mainly to grocery shop with our masks on. Do miss seeing our kids and grandkids, but stay up dated about them. Did see them all about a month ago. Our shops and restaurants have all closed again per our governor. Lots of hard times ahead for many people.

Bob, must admit you have done really well with your MFP accomplishments. Love your wonderful looking healthy meals that you prepare. Keep up the good work and thanks for being a great motivator for all of us.

Patsy, I think of you often when you describe the area that you reside in. We were up along the northern Oregon coast as far as Tillimook last year with our rv. I am envious of your fog and the ocean. Only I can say that coming from the Calif valley with our temps currently in the middle 90s. Take care of yourself. The virus is no joke up our way either. We will get thru this.

Well I need to end this for now. Everyone take care of yourselves.

Diane

Good morning Sneakers! Up here in the north country the rain is pounding on the windows and the window air conditioners making quite a rattle. My brave wee dog who barks at foxes, delivery men, strange strangers, lightening bolts, loud claps of thunder etc, is cuddled up as close to me as she can get. She has never heard rattling air conditioners before. Neither have I if it comes to that, but I can understand what the noise is. I'm not sure how she thinks doddery old Anne will protect her, doddery old Anne has enough trouble keeping upright at times herself. I'm hoping the rain will bring an end to the hottest July on record here. It's bad enough remaining upright on ice in the winter without wilting in summer heat.

Michael might come over, but I expect the rain will deter him. A last hurrah before he returns, reluctantly I think, to work. He's thoroughly enjoyed joining us carefree pensioners I believe as opposed to dealing with unpolite members of a more spoilt generation. Poor younger son Mark is still dealing with a kidney stone and Mary Jo is digging up spuds. Oh, And grandson Derek, laid off, is about to launch a video game he's been working on now he's going it alone. Can't wait to try it!
So all is sort of fine with the Anne family.

And all you dear Sneakers appear to be dealing with the plague very well. Despite presidents, unscrupulous governments world wide, folks having fun toppling statues, folks having fun breathing on each other on beaches, locusts devouring everything in sight, the sun is still rising, the rain is still falling and the planet continues its merry way,

And I must continue on mine. Move over Jilly Bean, the rattlings stopped.
Anne.

A partly cloudy Sunday. But it is to be a bit warm. I really can’t complain however.. hearing about the wildfires makes me nervous. A rain shower would be welcome. I pray for those in harms way. California and Florida!

John says he must mow again. The grass in Katie’s playground is getting too high. She is such a wimp she doesn’t like tall grass...well only to eat some of it and of course throw up in the living room. Sigh!,
Since her very short hair cut, she must have a blanket at night. We have seriously trained her to be a spoiled but well loved child.

We will talk to our son tonight. I chatted with our daughter yesterday. She has three dogs. A mental case standard poodle. He gets into everything and chews up garbage and his toys. He has skin problems and needs medical attention regularly. The other two are small mixed breeds and very ancient. Also needing constant medical care. It is so hard when the pets get sick.

Since John will be tired after mowing, I will fix our veggie burgers to eat indoors tonight. I had thought about dinner on the deck tonight. Another night when he is not so busy during the day.

I have been going through a phase of sleepless nights. Neuropathy in the feet. But it is manageable.

Coffee is brewed. Time to jump into action.
Take care dear ones. Don’t let your guard down.
Patsy☘️