Hello. A very hot day. No more rain and so far no additional fireworks.

Barbie, I hope you found detailed instructions on cleaning the air filter(s). None of them in my system are cleanable, they have to be replaced.

Sandy, I hope your day turned out fine and that you did not get drowned in rain.

Zoom classes, finished the card and will mail it tomorrow. Did a bit of laundry.

Take care everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️

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Hello……little sleep last night. Apparently there were loads of fireworks left! I hope that’s was it…..

Barbie, well done on the furnace service. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Sandy, glad you received good news from the cardiologist. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Nothing very interesting here, got the sympathy card mailed at the post office, the Kinetico service guy was here and discussed how our water supply is getting worse every year. Not an uplifting conversation but anyway, the service is completed.

I did a bit of laundry, picked green beans, did some Zoom classes and looked over a few things online at Amazon. Prime Days starts tomorrow.

Take care everyone.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️

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Tuesday night and my usual class starts soon.

We had storms overnight and some areas had lots of rain and 70 mph winds. Luckily not here, we got lesser wind gusts, about 3/4” of rain. Today warmed up to mid-80s. More rain is expected later in the week.

I waited for a phone call from my new banker today but nada. I looked up the new rates that were effective 7/7. I am afraid that since I lost my old Senior Banker I may also have lost my preferred customer status given my banker doesn’t have seniority.

I also did not find out how the company that was here yesterday has to be paid or how much they charged. I am full of question marks I guess.

Zoom classes finished for today Green beans are picked and no watering was necessary today of course

Hi Barbie and Jackie.

Today was a day that most of my classes included instructors with a dog companion. All of the dogs were antsy today. Something in the air?

Be safe my friends.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️

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🐾🐕 The groomer came yesterday 😀

I’m back!! I don’t know how long for but hopefully engineering work has been completed. I hadn’t been officially notified and only found out yesterday from a dog walker that he’s been cut off for most of the week and when his wife messaged their provider they were told it was because they are continuing to replace the old copper wiring with fibre optics. He doubts their phone line will be reconnected so told his wife to cancel that agreement! I did tell him good luck with that because mine was cancelled but I continued to get charged so he knows to keep an eye on future bills!

I see everyone is quietly getting on with their routine. A drone show sounds interesting. Are they selling them or flying? Too many privacy rules and regulations in Britain for such an event but then we are drowning in government legislation these days!!

I continue to sort through saved letters and out of date documents but am finding it difficult to consider destroying some correspondence even though I don’t read them and no one else would be interested. I’m slowly persuading myself I’ve got my memories and that’s enough!

Our heatwave continues, although you American ‘gals’ would think 90 degrees isn’t so hot, but our infrastructure isn’t designed for it. The air conditioning in my car usually gets used to clear condensation rather than cooling me and George so at the moment I have to remind myself that I’ve got it! Thank goodness, these 200 year old stone cottages keep the heat out so watching Wimbledon tennis is a good excuse to sit indoors but friends in modern homes are struggling to sleep at night.

Im sending this while I can! Happy Friday. I will now message Anne and hopefully have news for you soon.

Jackie 🥰

Thursday night and Friday were filled with storm watches and warnings, flash flood warnings, sporadic Internet connection, lots of lightning, enough rain to keep my sump pump running continually and enough scares that I packed up some of my necessary paperwork, extra batteries, etc. in case I had to hang out in the basement or had to leave the area. That was about all that happened yesterday.

I picked up a few groceries this morning and am doing Zoom classes now.

Barbie, everything is different by company or agency isn’t it. I have one more IRA I want to move as I will have all of them in one place. Another sweaty time trying to get the needed information and dealing with bankers at two banks. Argh. And those doggies are very cute with their fresh grooming. Thanks for sharing a photos.

Jackie, sorting through old things is a difficult process. I am loathe to throw away everything from my Grandmother and Grandfather. I am getting old enough that my memory may fade as well. I hope your Internet connection stays on! And I still think 90 degrees is hot, even with air conditioning. We also have way more mosquitos this year. Apparently to save money, the cities in this area are not doing the usual spraying at the beginning of the season and the biting bugs have taken advantage of that and all the rain.

Sandy, I hope the storms have passed you by now. I need to watch the church service from last Sunday. It wasn’t posted on Sunday but I am sure it is there now

Be safe my friends.

Lin 🙋🏼‍♀️

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😀 Another lovely day with a Zoom meeting, walks with dogs and by myself, laundry, exercise bike, TV, Knitting, and reading. The weather is nice so I thought Annie might want to play ball in the back yard but when I threw the ball, she got it and took it back into the house. She was happy to play ball with me sitting on the couch.

💓 Barbie

Happy Sunday. It has been very hot so after another early walk with George then breakfast on the deck, I did a few jobs in the garden then stayed in the cottage. The men’s tennis final was exciting and when it had finished I went outside and discovered the heat had gone which was a relief. Now I just need some rain on the garden so I don’t have to keep watering! I might get a lie in tomorrow. I’ll let you know!

Jackie 🥰

Gone midnight and heading for bed. Yesterday the engineers returned to the area and disrupted our internet and today it has been intermittent. So frustrating! Linda visited to collect a big old mirror I haven’t used in years. She has cleared a section of her garden and wanted to sit it in a gap in her hedge having seen it done in a gardening programme. I made coffee and had bought strawberry and custard tarts so we sat in the garden room and caught up on news then loaded the mirror into the back of her vehicle. I also had a half full bag of garden pebbles and two of horse manure for her so put those in my car and followed her home to help her carry the mirror through her garage and into her garden. It is now in place where she wanted it!

It was a warm day but I can tell having just let George out before bed that it has turned cold. Rain forecast for Wednesday so I won’t rush to the moors but maybe get some groceries first thing.

Sandy, I couldn’t view the video you posted because it shows it is for private view only. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. I’ll just have to imagine!

Linda, isn’t it incredible how many beautiful tea pots exist!

Take care

Jackie 🥰

Happy Wednesday. I was out early to buy more fresh produce, then on my way home stopped for my favourite bread at my local store and discovered a fish monger stall set up in their car park so that was a treat. I mostly eat chicken and fish and living near our coast means I have access to fresh stocks. It also makes me think more about preparing meals rather than taking easy options. He says he will be there every Wednesday. We have had fine, soaking rain falling most of the day so George and I didn’t have a great walk but dried off when we got home and relaxed. Eat my first 2 home grown mini tomatoes that didn’t even make it out of the greenhouse. Delicious!

Thanks Sandy, I watched your beautiful video and was impressed how clever the drone operators are. Where have the years gone now Charlie is celebrating her 7th birthday?

Hello Lin and Barbie. I trust all is ok with you both.

Bedtime for me.

Jackie 🥰