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Hi everyone from smokey Saskatchewan. We are getting smoke from forest fires in Alberta. Last night we went to our annual Folkfest(ival). I did better than most years in the eating department. Neil went with his friend last night but the friend is going racing tonight so we will take him. I will try to behave myself but…

Hi everyone! Back to rain here although there is talk of very hot later in the week. I think I need to find a sweater tonight though. Maybe it will send me to bed earlier. Neil has been accepted to move into the group home and his date to move is Sept. 7. He is very excited. Dave and I will have to finish shopping when I…

Just popping on for a minute before I go to bed but wanted to send healing wishes to you, Marie. I hope the pain goes away soon and that nothing is broken. Please take care. Also thinking of you, Irene and hoping all is well. To everyone else who is struggling with personal issues, I hope tomorrow is a better day. Take…

Howdy neighbours! Lots of rain yesterday and today. Neil is going to the Ex with a friend so I sure hope it stops raining soon. I don't want him wet!! He started a new medication yesterday for his seizures. He is quite tired so I hope he has a little sleep before they go. I also hope his friend won't make it too late a…

Hi everyone, enjoying sunny Saskatchewan today. I am going to dinner with my sister and a friend. I will try to behave but I have been a bit out of control. I have tried to figure out why but I really can't think of any excuses. Lazy is the best I can come up with! Marie -- That is a very good thought for the day. We do…

Happy Anniversary Jeffrey and Day!! Have a wonderful celebration. Fingers are crossed for one of those interviews to produce a job. I wish I was going on the cruise with you!! Where are you cruising to? I have seen lots of good deals on cruises but not for us until we have Neil settled. Sandy -- Will it be a long wait for…

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan. We continue in the low 80's which is high enough for me. I never look forward to those 100 degree days and luckily we don't get many, none this year so far. We have had a very cool summer so 80 feels hot. I think of you folks in the hot weather and hope your a/c works well!! We were…

Gigi -- Thanks for the recipe. I will have to try making a small portion to see how it goes over. It sounds yummy to me. Don't worry about the repeats, seems to happen here sometimes. Hope you are all having a great day. It is 82F here and it feels very warm in our non- A/C house. I am thinking of taking Neil to a movie to…

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan. It is still only 77F but the talk is of it getting hotter. We do have a nice breeze which makes it perfect for drying my clothes. As I was putting Neil's clothes in the washer I was reminded that I will have to label all his clothes. I Mom's clothes all needed labeling when she went…

Hi everyone! I often wonder who that old person is in the mirror too! It takes me by surprise more when I see a picture or the mirror at the hair salon is the worst, it hides nothing!! Good thing that I have always really liked old people! Actually, when I finished nursing school I wanted to work in geriatrics but the…

Good evening to you all. Gigi -- So glad you found us. I had a great dinner and visit with my friend. There is always so much to talk about when you only see one another once a year. I am sure someone will add your birthday to the list. November is such a great birthday month. :wink: Sleep tight everyone. Hope you aren't…

Hi everyone! I am going out to dinner with an old friend who is here for a short holiday. We only get together once a year but I always look forward to it. It is more about the talking than the eating so I will try to behave myself. We have clouds moving in again today. Dave turned on the sprinklers for the first time this…

Yikes Marie!! So sorry you had a fall. I hope you aren't in too much pain. We just got back from our afternoon in the city. We had a nice lunch with Quinn and then did a bit of shopping. We got home just in time for Dave to get his clothes off the line before we had a big rain. I guess I don't have to go out and water my…

Hi again! I had a TV watching evening, just felt lazy today. It was hot and humid today which makes it feel hotter. We are into the 80's F this week which usually means a thunder storm in the evening. Neil found it hot peddling his bike and I whined a bit about not having A/C. Many people do have A/C but we have never done…

A very quick Hi to you all. I should be making some lunch but it will wait. You always know that when I am missing, shamefully my diet has come off the tracks. I didn't get to my WW meeting this week and won't be able to go next week either. That is no excuse, really but it is what it is. I did get my chokecherry jelly…

Hi everyone. Ao far the eating has been quite good today. It rained earlier but is sunny now and very humid. I will be brief as I need to get out and pick my chokecherries before the rain starts again or before the birds eat them all. Speaking of birds my son found a relatively large woodpecker in his furnace room. He…

Hi everyone! Sorry it has been a few days since I have posted. It seems to have been a busy week, nothing bad, just busy. We did look at a group home for Neil that seems very nice. They have an opening so we are going to pursue this for him. He thinks he is ready to move on and we support this move. Dave thinks he is very…

Hi everyone! Dinner is in the oven and smelling good so will have to be quick. I am loving my new WW cookbook. So nice to have new ideas. Had kind of a lazy day today except for cleaning my freezer. I hate that job but love the result! Irene -- So glad you had the strength to pop in. I will keep you in my prayers and hope…

Good day, my friends! We had a nice day in the city. It is always nice to have a visit with our youngest. I bought a new WW cookbook and today bought some groceries to try a few recipes. I will let you know how they are. I made one a couple of days ago which turned out quite nice and with a little bit of work could be a…

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan! I just came in from doing yard work for the past hour, many hours left to do. I am not sure if I ever told you that most of my roses did survive the winter and are not massively blooming but are blooming a bit. Strangely my hostas are really set back. A few plants did not seem to…

So sorry, Sandy, that things have not changed in the attitude department. Sounds like he needs a good spanking (coming from someone who doesn't believe in spanking)! I am so glad you have your support group. Sorry that Babe is not doing well. I hope a few days of rest will help. Enjoy Daisy! Nice that she makes you smile.…

Hi everyone! I think I am the only person here who is not a huge dog person. I love cats and have had a few over the years but allergies to cats and dogs prevent us from having another. I worked today for a few hours which seemed strange for a Friday. We also needed to get a few groceries so we can eat for a few more days.…

Hi everyone! We just got back from our mini-holiday to Edmonton, Alberta. One of Neil's favorite things to do is visit West Edmonton Mall, the largest mall in North America. It always sounds good to me but shopping gets old fast! The good part was we walked for miles, Neil in the wheelchair. The bad part, there is a lot of…

Sandy -- So sad for the heartbreak and worry in your family. I hope your stepson will be able to return to good health. You will all be in my prayers. Please look after yourself. Gayla :heart:

Hi everyone! It is the middle of the day and no rain!! Give a big yahoo for that! Dave and I took Neil in to his program today, did a bit of shopping and then out for lunch. We have to stop the going out for lunch or one of these days I am going to be paying a bigger price than what it says on the menu! :wink: Beth --…

Hi everyone from sunny Saskatchewan! It was a work day so got home late and had to watch Dancing with the Stars! So sad to see Alex have to go home, def. one of my favorites. I will look forward to him returning next year. Gigi -- So nice to see you here! I know you will love this group of motivated people. Glad to have…

Hi gang! I should be in bed, it is 2 am but I wanted to tell you that the WI went well and I was down 3 pounds. I feel a bit ridiculous going on about how I would show a gain. It is a bit puzzling to me but I guess I did better at restaurant eating than I thought I did. Thinking back, I did eat a lot of salad which likely…

Hi everyone. Everytime I start a post here I look out the window before I give my weather news. It seems it changes so quickly. It is cloudy right now with the sun shinging through. Yesterday Neil got caught in a heavy downpour. He was not impressed and looked like a drowned rat. Today is WW night and I really don't want…

Hi everyone! What a glorious day we have, the sun shining and a gentle breeze to dry my clothes. Bad, bad girl hanging clothes on a Sunday but with the crazy weather you gotta do what you gotta do! I think the Lord may just like to watch clothes dry as much as I do! :wink: I am still trying to find a good time for our…

Hi everyone! I better hurry and get outside before rain is once again upon us. Dave is cutting the grass, avoiding our puddle in the back yard. I suggested we call it a pond and then it would be wonderful! No news here and I think that is a very good thing! Sandy -- Wonderful (and unexpected) news of Bryanna's success. It…