Quarantine and chill and kindness chatty clubhouse: Jump in and join the conversation! All is welcome!

[flyingdumbo127]

Much prayer, you're feeling better today, B&B, thinking of you. Thanks for sharing all the pictures with us. I like the summer-y oranges, too

That is so sad about the elderly man, Footballmouse. Prayers for his family indeed. Enjoy your lunch, my friend

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good afternoon.

Church was our pastor's last Sunday with us. She gave a nice message and there was a reception after.

Doing laundry and going back to church at 3 for a hand bell concert.

Dinner will be cook out. DH always has a burger and I have a low fat hot dog.

 

[Snowysmom]

Boma breakfast, yummy! I would love to be in WDW except for the heat. Hope your DD has a great trip.

Lynn I hope you can rest today. Not sleeping well is awful and having a migraine makes it worse.

Food is getting so expensive now. I went to Market Basket and got 12 items. I felt like I got a bargain at getting away with $40. No meat, mainly avocado cups, stevia packs, broccoli, cut fruit, popcorn, shredded cheese, cheese bar, and frozen pizza. I am starting to stock up at the condo with things that are nonperishable or frozen. The produce came with me to DS's house where I will use it this week. I hate to think what the bill will be when I add chicken and more produce to the list. Next weekend I will get staples like mustard, ketchup, salad dressing etc.

I was at the condo for a bit today. I put together 2 lamps, put up an over the door shoe holder, put away some stuff I brought from DS's house, and did some cleaning. I met a man who lives on the same floor. He has been there since the beginning and bought new, 7 years ago. He and his wife like it there and say the 4th floor is the best and very quiet. He knew how much I paid for the condo and even told me I paid more than the people 2 doors down. LOL! I guess my business is their business. I did tell him that the market is tough to buy now and you have to overbid. I sold my house high and bought high so it evened out. What I find interesting is so far, I am one of the youngest 55+ I have seen. He was probably in his late 70s. One woman who lives with her mother is probably a bit younger than me but I think that is it so far.

DGD went to Boston today to the Children's Museum for her actual birthday. She was so excited. My DS sent pictures and it looks like everyone had a good time. Sam slept through everything. I told my son that I hope Sam is as chill when we go to Disney in October. He said he and DDIL just said the same thing.

Have a nice rest of the day and evening.

 

[Canadisney Fly]

A bit sleep-deprived after getting up at 3 am to book some ADRs - but happy to be thinking about our next trip!

@Pea-n-Me - I booked Boma for our AK day's brunch - it looks great! I tried to focus my ADRs on brunch buffets and noonish reservations so we can escape what I can only expect to be stifling August heat. And Grady looks amazing! Love and care are such powerful forces - I'm sure he'll continue to thrive under your wings.

@Snowysmom - the necklace is stunning. I've always loved sapphires - I'm so pleased you listened to it calling your name.

Not old fashioned, but ethical and moral. I agree.

@frog3101 - I agree with Carol - there is NOTHING old-fashioned about respect. I get the whole "continuum" for both gender fluidity and relationships, but if you start a relationship with a commitment to love, honour, cherish - then to break that commitment, it's just disrespectful. You're doing all the right stuff and watching out for your kids - hopefully you have a good support network to vent it all out (and of course here as well!).

I had a bit of a breakthrough yesterday - I've been blessed with good health and have been very active throughout my life, but have had some health challenges over the pandemic (coincided with end of marriage and time-of-life shifts as well, so it was a trifecta of stressors). I had bought a beautiful road bike when my marriage ended, with the thought of this next phase of my life having some cycle touring/travelling and finding those parts of me that were lost a bit in the marriage, but then pandemic, injury, etc, etc happened, and, well, cycling just didn't.

And then it did! A close (and persistent) friend finally convinced me to head out and ride yesterday and I have been soaring on an endorphin high (and throbbing thighs) since then! I feel like life's possibilities can be realities again - one step at a time.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Snowysmom, I'm proud of you, my friend. Prices are soaring on everything and supply goes down, too. Not good. I'm very thankful you got some needed things. Stocking up at once is always a smart idea! Dad and I sure have come to rely on extra preplanning to limit his trips out as much as we can. Plus, in the long run, saves money as well. Lol, you have an interesting neighbor. Not sure how he knew what you paid or why he'd make that known to you! I wish him and his wife well. I truly pray you make some new friends at the condo

to you, Canadisney Fly, proud of you, too, my friend. God Bless you and your kind friend! Prayers indeed that bike riding brings you added peace and rekindled/stronger faith, too. Amen to your wise words to Frog and ITA with you, Carol, and everything else! Being an upright, ethical, kind, loving and honorably committed person applies all the more for a spouse!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Yuck dinner was tasty but the little bit of onion I put on my hot dog was strong and I am regretting that decision.

Bell concert was nice.

Just checked the garden and a lot of the tomato plants have flowers on them.

My two plants have ping pong ball size tomatoes.

I tried to focus my ADRs on brunch buffets

When you book ADRs, I think we can book 60 days before our ticket start date. Does that mean we can book each day our book the meals one by one as that 60 day mark comes up?

Not sure how he knew what you paid or why he'd make that known to you!

At least in Maryland, and I think everywhere, land records are public information and available online. DH enjoys looking at what houses sold for.

 

[easyas123]

At least in Maryland, and I think everywhere, land records are public information and available online. DH enjoys looking at what houses sold for.

Guilty of that myself a time or three

 

[PollyannaMom]

My two plants have ping pong ball size tomatoes.

Congrats!!

We're a little behind you here. I just noticed tiny flowers on mine today. (I was so happy!)

 

[Snowysmom]

I believe when you book ADRs for the first day of your trip at 60 days, you can do up to 7 or 10 days after that too. We would go for 6 nights and I would book all my ADRs when the first day hit the 60 day mark.

 

[Kirby]

Well, today is 56 years since Tom and I met on the Boardwalk at Seaside Heights, NJ. That’s the resort where Sandy blew the roller coaster into the Atlantic, many folks remember that picture.

Happy Anniversary! DH and I met on a blind date 41 years ago today in Dallas, TX. We went dancing with the couple that introduced us.

Frog, I feel for you. DD has experienced so much stress and heartache from her ex. He is currently challenging the visitation schedule in their divorce decree, sending her degrading texts, making threats (not the physical kind) and just being unkind. DD's attorney has turned out to be a wimp and just wants her to give in and do whatever the ex wants. She is standing firm. It's hard right now and affects the whole household. Hopefully there will be a hearing soon.......

I know what ya'll are talking about when it comes to higher grocery prices. I spent over $200 last week for groceries when this time last year it would have been less than $150. It's not that we can't afford it but it won't hurt for us to cut back on some things. Gas is almost $5 a gallon now. DH is seeing less cars on the road but it could just be summertime.

We are going through a heat wave right now. It got up to 106 yesterday, no telling what the heat index was. We drove DS to the airport this afternoon and my car was registering 103.

We celebrated Father's Day early today since the GK's will be gone with their father next weekend. DH picked Primo's to eat at and it was nice to be together. DDIL was unable to join us. Her work schedule is currently Sunday - Wednesday

Ya'll take care.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Feel better, Carol! I'll watch the rest of worship later or in the morning. Great service, as always, that I have seen so far. That's a good point on land records, I never thought of that. Just truck me as odd that a new neighbor would mention that to their new neighbor who I am guessing they never met before. I am truly so happy that you have a WDW to look forward to!

Kirby. You and your family sure continue to be in my prayers. Congratulations to that wonderful memory for you and your DH!

Sweet dreams, everyone.

 

[bobbiwoz]

@Canadisney Fly What an adventure! Good for you.

@Snowysmom, I think your necklace is beautiful. Enjoy wearing it!

We didn’t get the bad thunderstorms or any rain today, even though the sky looked as if they would begin many times today.

We took a chance and headed out for a ride, Tom on a bike, me on my adult tricycle, around 1, but we headed home when we felt a few drops, and in the end, nothing. I feel good getting even the little bit of riding in.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good Morning. Cloudy here but supposed to get sunny and around 80.

Tough nigh sleeping, up alot. My anxiety is getting the best of me. I meditated the last time I was up and it helped a bit. Then younger DGS decided to get up and cry and scream. This was around 2. Then he was up for the day crying and yelling around 5:15. Their sleep routines are not the best.

Off to make much needed coffee and then work.

Have a good day.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Hi, all. Rainy morning here, so I'm inside for a change. Nothing really going on today.

@Kirby (so sorry your DD's ex isn't being a grown-up) and @Snowysmom (I hope you get some better sleep soon.)

 

[footballmouse]

Good Monday morning.

Never rained yesterday like they were predicting. Now it's supposed to storm later today, guess we'll see.

Working from home today, it's going to get hot, near 100's. I need a pool!

Not much going on, more or less just popping on to say good morning. Have a great day!

 

[PollyannaMom]

The rain stopped, so we're now out birdwatching after all:

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning all. Just had another downpour, and now the sun is out. Calling for 90's the next 4 days, chance of storms this afternoon. They said that yesterday but never got a drop of rain. 00Yikes @Kirby that is HOT. Stay cool!

Nothing exciting going on around here. Neighborhood has been quiet the last few days. Everyone mowed on Thursday and Friday, usually you hear some going almost every day. Puttered around in the basement yesterday uncluttering more stuff. Lots of stuff we never use, or don't need, and I'm tired of moving one thing to get to another. Watched 5 more episodes of the new Hawaii 5-O,,I have seen all of them before..but after 10 seasons, I have forgotten some of them. Mr L watched Naked and Afraid XL. Sorry, but I don't see why anyone would want to do that,,especially naked, lol!

Have a great day all

 

[frog3101]

Hello fellow Quackers. It is supposed to be hot, hot, hot here today. I think the wholemweekmismsupposedmto be a scorcher.
@Pea-n-Me what a great picture of Grady. So glad he is doing so well.

@easyas123 How are things with your new dog? It sounds like he will need a lot of TLC to recover. I missed if you posted his name.

@Breezy_Carol I hope that your new pastor fits in well with your congregation. I’m actually neighbors with the Pastor from our church now as the parsonage is right across the street. I have not been for ages though. My sister really likes ther minister so I may check out her church soon.

@Snowysmom glad you splurged on yourself and got the necklace.

@Kirby Thank you for the well wishes. I’m sorry your daughter has to go through this. It seems like a never ending battle.

Thank you to all for the kind words. I’m really struggling. I think the unknown is really what is the worst. Being in limbo with the kids is very difficult. My soon to be former husband is also just plain mean/a jerk to me and I don’t get it. He’s the one who wanted this and really is going to have no repercussions from any of it and there is no reason to be a horses behind. The system is definitely broke. To have this stuff take so long is awful for one’s mental health and puts kids through so much. I’ve said it before, there has to be a better way.

We have to take my sons dog to the vet this AM for a check-up, then stopping to look at a lawn mower. Then, it’s more unpacking.
I did get an offer from the job I interviewed for a few weeks ago. I tentatively accepted. I do have another interview on the 24th, and I think it’s one I’d really enjoy, but glad to know I have something if it doesn’t pan out.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Now she's seen this little guy:


(who of course promptly ran under the basketball net) and she's waiting for him to come back out

 

[dazedx3]

Wow ... page 2
storms this afternoon and then hot! Chemo this afternoon for DH.

I am trying to think of a meal to make ahead for our vacation, but I’m
drawing a blank. Any ideas?

Stay safe everyone, sounds like there will be a lot of storms and heat across the country.