So this is a Cyber Cafe What'll be?

Viktor, I’d like the smoked brisket, potato salad, coleslaw, and cornbread, please. I’m going to join Zzyyggy out on the patio for Sunset Dessert. I’m going to have double chocolate grasshopper pie and an iced mocha.

Zzyyggy! I see ReenieHJ ordered more guacamole and chips. Mm, so good. I remember snow for Christmas—just not in Charlotte. When I was a kid we had the best hills for snow sledding. (I didn’t grow up in the South!) We all wanted to sled down the one hill and see if we could make it to the entrance of the beach, but our Moms would have grounded us until we were 30 if we crossed the main lake road.

I'm back. Sorry I went MIA - DH went back to the ER for his swollen leg on Friday. He went home the same day. I spent all weekend taking care of him plus chores.

Viktor, I’d like the wild stuffed salmon, rice pilaf, coleslaw, and hush puppies, and iced tea to drink, please. I might have a biscuit or two, also. Pass the butter, please, Zzyyggy. @NavyCurls! We missed you. Sorry you and your husband had an awful weekend. I hope your husband recovers quickly and things get back to normal soon. Since you didn’t order anything I’m presuming you’ll join us for dinner and Sunset Dessert. I’ll gladly share and I have lots of M&M’s. Looks like there’s cake and ice cream on the way and I’m thinking some chocolate covered caramels and a glass of wine would be lovely.

@ReenieHJ , we’re talking about snow because I was comparing the length of Vermont’s winter to the length of Charlotte’s summer. And, since we’re having a heat wave and it’s feels like August right now, I’m dreaming of snow. We seldom have temperatures over 95 degrees, however this week every day the temperature will be over 95 degrees. 😩 Plus the dew point has been over 70 degrees, which is uncomfortable. I’ve been binge watching those YouTube channels where you can watch it rain or snow and hear the wind blow. Very calming.

@LindaK125 Most of the time, earthquakes are just a big roller coaster. I only say that because I grew up here, and they aren't anything big for me. But, I love thunderstorms. We hardly ever get them out here. Scoot over - I'm moving out by you.

I love a good turkey dinner. Vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup will hit the spot!!! The pitcher is full of sparkling cider.

@NavyCurls, my sister was living in the San Francisco area in 1989 when a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred—a bit more than a big roller coaster, but I have been there for small tremors. My concern right now is that my 93 year old mom and my sister’s family stay safe. Totally selfish on my part! Also, you can come visit us anytime, but I would suggest spring or fall. The humidity in the summer can be brutal. Or you can always head to the mountains or the shore in the summer, not necessarily less humid, but usually cooler than where I live. It’s going to be 94 degrees today. Why didn’t we move to Grandfather Mountain where my mom is from? It’s going to be 81 degrees there today. Then again, we would be almost 3 hours away from our son and his family, instead of 3 minutes away and I would hate that!

I’m heading out to the patio where there’s a nice little sun shower going on. Once the rain is over I’ll sit back in my recliner and enjoy my iced coffee and start a new book. Francois made some scones this morning. Hopefully, there’s some lemon ginger scones and sweet marmalade scones. Yes, for those who are peanut butter obsessed, Francois made his special chocolate chip peanut butter scones.

@LindaK125 - both my husband and I want out of California. Mainly, we want out of LA. While we both have grown up here and have family here (his family is up in Northern California, and mine is in Southern), this is all we know, and would like to experience something different. We went to Texas back in 2020 (before the airports had their restrictions) and loved it.

@Zzyyggy - the lasagna and garlic bread sound good. I'll think I'll have some for dinner tonight as well. Viktor already knows how I like it.

Yesterday was 96 degrees out at the house and was disgusting!!!

Zzyyggy, it sounds like a picnic, plus there’s lasagna! I’m up for it. Viktor will be bringing more drinks momentarily. I definitely need a picnic tonight. We’re in the middle of a severe thunderstorm (yes, actual rain, thank goodness). I’m trying to get dinner ready and hoping we don’t lose power. There’s a whole lot of lightening with this storm. I figure as long as the transformer doesn’t get hit, we’re okay. That happened once when we first moved here.

Pass the hamburgers, please. I’ll make mine into a cheeseburger. There’s pickles, onion, tomato, lettuce, mayo, catsup, mustard—am I missing anything? I bet my cheeseburger would be yummy on garlic bread. Zzyyggy, Sunset Dessert sounds good.

Zzyyggy, our clambake was delicious! I need another marshmallow. I’m making a chocolate mint s’mores with Andes mints. 😋 Sweetie says he wants a chocolate espresso sundae tonight. Viktor made sure Sweetie has a nice comfy recliner not too close to the fire and Useless has decided to sit on Sweetie’s lap because that cat knows he’ll get a lick or two of ice cream.

Another perfect day! We spent some time this morning and set up the table and chairs on the deck. It’s so nice we might even have dinner out there—unless it gets too buggy. Not quite like the cybercafe, but it’s home. The kids are in Maine. We already celebrated Father’s Day. We’ll have dessert at the cybercafe. Francois has been creating magic in the kitchen all day. He made banana pudding, you know, real pudding from scratch, layer vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding, twice, cover with whipped egg whites and bake until golden. Sweetie wants his served cold with homemade vanilla ice cream. There’s peach cobbler, too. I can’t decide.

Good morning, Ladies.

Yesterday was hot!!! 99 degrees with 80%+ humidity. Glad I stayed inside.

I've missed y'all. Life got in the way.

Viktor - the usual, please? I'll be on the terrace0