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[Bianca and Bernard]

Woohoo to @lynxstch for getting her mower before the end of the summer!
@AuntieMe3 I love that kind of landscaping in hot areas. Pretty nice garden setup too

Nothing here today; did some laundry, did some cleaning. Black pepper glazed pork chops and salad for dinner; madeline cookies from Sam's for dessert.

Talking about service. DSonIL#2 says he doesn't like to be thanked. My dad was USAF in Korea and Army in Vietnam, and he NEVER talked about either time. I know he hated being recognized for being in war, and the only time he shared stuff was when he was with war buddies at the bar. In Korea, he did something with mechanics and trucks or planes, maybe; and in Vietnam, the only thing he'd say was that he couldn't talk about what he did, it was behind the lines stuff. He was working for a trucking company in the late 70s, and they hauled the mail for USPS (IDK if USPS didn't have trucks then or if it was overflow or what, I was just a kid) and the drivers had to be 'vetted' before they could haul those trailers. Dad's boss came back to him and told him that he couldn't get anyone to give dad clearance to haul the mail; that dad's file was so locked down, that the people in charge of vetting the drivers couldn't read it. Dad had to call an old army buddy who was still in the military to get them to clear his driving the mail! When he died, we found a box of medals and stuff that he had put away, that none of us kids knew he had.

 

[frog3101]

Hello fellow Quackers. Having a bit of trouble sleeping. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to do a “big haul” of stuff to the new house until the 18th, but my brother has arranged for people to come this Sat. It’s a HUGE blessing to have so much help, but I’m stressing out about getting everything packed by then.
I’m also stressed because my husband had a birthday celebration for my son at his parents and his girlfriend was there. So confusing for my kids. I was so upset and he can’t understand why it’s a big deal. Errrr
Again, for those who have been through this, I give you huge props, because my gas tank is about empty.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Hello fellow Quackers. Having a bit of trouble sleeping. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to do a “big haul” of stuff to the new house until the 18th, but my brother has arranged for people to come this Sat. It’s a HUGE blessing to have so much help, but I’m stressing out about getting everything packed by then.
I’m also stressed because my husband had a birthday celebration for my son at his parents and his girlfriend was there. So confusing for my kids. I was so upset and he can’t understand why it’s a big deal. Errrr
Again, for those who have been through this, I give you huge props, because my gas tank is about empty.

Big hugs, frog. I would be angry about that, too. There is a time and place, and this isn’t it right now.

 

[footballmouse]

Happy First Day of June!

Supposed to have another round of storms starting later today.

I was so busy yesterday. I was aggrevated because after 2 weeks, none of my boys came over to help me put my cabinet doors back on. I'm so tired of the dog getting in my cabinets and having a buffet while I'm gone so about 8:30 yesterday morning I finally had enough and started putting the doors on myself. Keep in mind, I don't really know how to work a drill and I've never hung any kind of door before. I got all the hinges put on and then I started attaching the doors. OMG, where those things heavy! I was cussing out my kids every time I dropped a screw or the door slipped. I finally got them all on!

Then I moved to the backyard. Ds3 came over on Sunday and we drained the Koi pond and cleaned it all out. Yesterday I put in 3 bags of pond rocks to cover the lining and then I started rearranging all the big rocks that are placed around the pond. I only smashed 1 finger during this process. Got the filter in and started filling it up. I didn't have the energy to put the mulch down around it. That will have to wait until Sunday probably.

After everything was done, I decided to lay out in the sun for a couple of hours. Keep in mind I was working from home yesterday so I had to keep running back in the house to check my emails. I should have taken some Tylenol last night before bed but I forgot. I definitely remembered during the night because my legs and back were sore.

Met up with Ds1 and DIL for dinner last night. We went to a local chili parlor. I bought them a picture frame for the first ultrasound and a couple of little stuffed animals. Nice to catch up with them.

Back in the office today. Trying to decide if I want to start working 1/2 days on Fridays so that I can go to the neighborhood pool for 1/2 the day during the summer. I'll check to see how much PTO I have.

Frog - I know how you feel about the GF episode. My ex brought his gf to Ds2's basketball tryouts. I was fuming, didn't even know he had a gf and the kids sure didn't know. I'm sure my son was embarrassed because not everyone knew that we were getting a divorce and his friends didn't know what to say to him.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning all. Last day of our mini heatwave today, then a cool down.
@frog3101 -- 's Hang in there. One day at a time is the only way you can deal with all of this right now.

Today after it cools down, probably after dinner, I will get the new mower going and figure out how to do the lawn in a pattern that makes sense. There are still come places I won't be able to use it , will have to use the other one, but instead of taking 1 1/2 hours to mow, it should only take 30, lol

Off to the market soon. Have a nice day, stay cool!

Couldn't find a new disney pic I liked, came across this one and it made me smile..hope it makes all of you smile too!

 

[Judique]

Good morning all. Last day of our mini heatwave today, then a cool down.
@frog3101 -- 's Hang in there. One day at a time is the only way you can deal with all of this right now.

Today after it cools down, probably after dinner, I will get the new mower going and figure out how to do the lawn in a pattern that makes sense. There are still come places I won't be able to use it , will have to use the other one, but instead of taking 1 1/2 hours to mow, it should only take 30, lol

Off to the market soon. Have a nice day, stay cool!

Couldn't find a new disney pic I liked, came across this one and it made me smile..hope it makes all of you smile too!


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Glad you got your mower of choice!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy June, my friends. I just did a Google search for "Happy June Duck." I learned that June 9th is all about our friend It really would be such fun one day at our dL meet for us Quackers to have our picture taken with Donald and Daisy

Big Frog and Snowysmom. Love to all of you!

Enjoy some sun and fun this new day.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

Morning all.
I should have been productive like @lynxstch and get my lawn mowed, but meh...maybe tomorrow. It's gray and a bit windy, and I'm thinking it's going to storm.

@frog3101 My ex didn't tell our kid he had a new girlfriend (or his mom either, for that matter) and just started showing up with her one day. Same with the next gf and the next gf and the next wife and the next gf and the next wife and....well, you get the idea. Funny story, sort of, with this: I went to school with his 2nd wife; she was a year behind me; and her name was the exact same as mine, except her last name was spelled differently...i.e. Smyth instead of Smith. That's the funny part; the not funny was that they used my name and SSN to get credit cards and bank accounts and rentals and utilities...that was a mess to clean up. Anyways, I suggest locking down your credit info for the next few years, because vindictive exs can make life miserable. You'll have to unlock it when you go to get credit cards or a new place or utilities or whatever, but it's better than having to prove you don't live in South Dakota and never have.

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Some women get flowers; others get jewelry...my spouse shows his love by buying me computer parts. He got me a big gaming monitor, surprise! He knows me so well....

Doing the bedding today, and running a cleaning cycle through the dishwasher. Cleaned out a bunch of expired condiments and stuff from the fridge. We are supposed to hear today when the new fridge will be delivered. I have a load of towels and a load of clothes to put away from yesterday (got lazy). I need to sweep and mop the whole house still, but meh.

Dinner tonight is either Mrs Pauls fish patties and three bean salad or saucy pork burrito bowls (if the Hello fresh box makes it and isn't dead).

Have a good day y'all.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

B&B, how awful Extra hug to you as well, Frog.

I meant to ask earlier whether any of you would like one (or more) of the below magnets. These ended up being free to me because they were not the Magnets I ordered I can possibly use a couple of these but it would be a blessing to pass at least some of them onto any of dear you. PM me if interested.

 

[lynxstch]

@flyingdumbo127--sent you a pm about one of the magnets

@Bianca and Bernard That is awful what your ex (and one of his ex's) did to you

Love that your spouse knows what you want/needs and buys it (Mr L is like that too)

First lawn mowing with the riding mower under my belt. Took a little while to figure out all the knobs, buttons etc,,but I got it. Also have to figure out how to use the 'don't have to turn blades off to put in reverse', feature,,that was a pain in the butt. I am sure the lawn doesn't look quite as even or exactly as nice as with the other one,,but it was the first time, I have to figure out a whole new pattern, figure out what I can and can't go around etc.

Its 88 out now..calling for storms tomorrow. I am gonna weedwack by the bank and call it a day

Walmart was weird,,practically empty, as was Aldi's. Fine by me, I got in and out in record time

Have a nice afternoon everyone

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Magnet will be mailed on Friday, Lynn

Good afternoon to all!

 

[Snowysmom]

Frog I am sorry your husband was so insensitive. I feel bad that your kids had to be involved. It does sound like you have alot of help with your move and you have a plan. Thinking of you as you move forward.

Lynn Glad you have your mower.

Pea I hope Grady is doing well.

@flyingdumbo127 I love the Donald Duck picture. He was Chris' favorite. I am treating everyone to a character breakfast at WDW in October and it will be one where Donald Duck is present. Chris had a hat with the multiple personalities of Donald pictured on it. My kids have the hat now. The grandkids loved it. That is how they best remember Grandpa.

I have been just kind of taking it slow lately. I don't have much energy left so I find myself just sitting and watching a Hallmark movie or some business news. Sometimes I meditate a bit. That is scary all on its' own. I fell asleep while watching TV and woke up when I heard someone call my name. The problem is I was the only one in the house. Unless the dog has begun to talk I think Chris was saying Hi.

We went to a food truck event in the next town over for supper. Pizza and ice cream for supper. Yum! Good thing I had salad for lunch.

Have a nice evening.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I loved your post, dear Snowysmom for your character breakfast plan. How fun! I think Chris is saying hi, too! I hope you enjoyed your dinner treat.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Not much exciting going on here. Yesterday was my church volunteer job then I grocery shopped, came home and made chili, then rushed off to yoga. Unfortunately it was cancelled at the last minute due to illness so I just had to come home.

Today PT then DH and I drove up to his sister's to meet her dog that she got in November and we hadn't met. And return chairs she left at our house Sunday. Dinner was chicken, fresh fruit salad (we have so much fruit), and finished the deviled eggs and potato salad from Sunday.

Just finished my Zoom book group from church. We discussed The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner which was very good.

Tomorrow after lunch we are driving down to DS's house. He and DH are going to the Orioles game and I'll stay with DDIL and Marty. Then Friday we are going to the open house at the Mormon Temple in DC. First time it has been open to the public in 50 years. Then DH and I will head to Longwood for steel drum music and Illuminated fountains to the tunes of Elton John and Billy Joel.

I doubt I'll have a chance to check in.

Took some of their pictures of their backyard to share

Very nice. So different from here.

I learned that June 9th is all about our friend

And Donald shares his birthday with DH.

We went to a food truck event in the next town over for supper.

That sounds like fun.

Well, back to trying to set up Venmo on my phone.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Birthday (early) to your DH, Carol. June 9th is also my dad's brother's birthday. Sounds like you have a busy weekend planned. Have fun

Do any of you want one of the magnets? Please let me know what your two choices are by tomorrow. I will surprise you with one of them. Dad will be going by the post office on Friday morning and can mail it to you then. So far taken for sure are: "I love you, that's all," and "Friends are a heartfelt message from God."

Have sweet dreams, friends.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good (if super early) morning, Quacker friends. - One of the cats decided she was too staaaaaarvibg to wait until a decent hour for breakfast, so here I am.

I watched the kids yesterday. They had baseball practice and I had promised them we could get something from the concession stand for dinner. It was a rousing success - "twin 1" actually tried something new!

Today is laundry and errands, tomorrow I have yoga and a doctors appointment, and then it's the weekend again. I can't believe how fast this time of year goes!

 

[easyas123]

Good (if super early) morning

Yawn…I think one of our dogs is on your cats schedule! Up super early, outside, zooming around like a nut and then eating her breakfast like she was starving.

I can't believe how fast this time of year goes!

I completely agree- it will be Labor Day before we know it.

 

[frog3101]

Hello and good Thursday morning. Thank you all for your kind words and continued good thoughts and prayers. It’s been a rough few days. My husband and I got into a fight about his girlfriend being around the kids. He still denies they are nothing more than friends…then why do you tell your kids to lie to me about her and why we’re you texting and calling her in secret? Anyway, I told him flat out they are not to be around her as they are already going through enough and don’t need to be confused/hurt any more than they already are. He got mad and asked when I’ll be out of the house…I told him when my attorney says I can. Ugh.
My sisters are coming again today to help pack some more and clean. I have an appointment with ”The Professional” this AM before they come and also need to go to the bank and get some papers out of the lock box.
I had an interview for a job yesterday, we shall see what develops, if anything, from that.

@Snowysmom I am sorry to hear you have been having an especially hard time the last few days. Please try to keep your head up and remember to find 1 or 2 positives each day, even if they are small. Do you journal? I find it very helpful to write out all my feelings and my gratitudes.
@footballmouse How stressful that situation must have been for you and especially the your kids. I don’t know how some people can say that the kids are their priority, yet pull stuff like that.
@Breezy_Carol Sounds like you have a full and few few sprays ahead.
@lynxstch Glad to hear you got your mower and we’re able to test it out. My son is the official lawn mower in our house. He does ours, both sets of grandparents, a neighbor, and my brothers.

Take care all.

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Thursday!

Rained last night but I didn't realize that until I woke up and saw that the ground was wet. Supposed to rain more today.

Decided to go out and put the mulch down around the pond instead of waiting until Sunday. Of course when I was cleaning up before putting any down, I saw a snake , in the house I ran. Called Ds3 and asked if he could come over and finish it for me since I had it started and it was supposed to rain. By the time he got to the house, the snake was gone. Now I'm afraid to go in my backyard. I hate that!

Didn't do much else, just watched the baseball game.

Frog - good luck on the job prospect!

I think that's it for me this morning, short and sweet. Have a great day!

 

[bobbiwoz]

@Breezy_Carol your plans sound wonderful. The temple and Longwood sound like excellent destinations.

@Snowysmom safe

DH and I had our first trip to the Outer Banks recently, and I was glad to see that region. It was a trip to visit with a good friend who has rented different houses in that area for a few weeks in May for 25 years. This was her first time as a widow, and we wanted to be there for her in this bittersweet time. She had pictures of Jack in many places so he could be there with her. I know that we appreciated her hospitality and felt a special bond with her as she shared her memories of the place and Jack with us.

During our time with her, we went to Mass with her, and the priest offered the Sacrament of the Sick to those interested, and we three participated. It was an added blessing to our special visit.