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[bobbiwoz]

Wow, @flyingdumbo127, it sounds like a wonderful solution to the flooring situation, and I hope it works out. I hope you can get the final extension you need.

@Pea-n-Me , glad the infection is behind you!

@Snowysmom, I really hope those grandchildren will be able to join you!!

I’m doing well. It’s much cooler than the end of May should be in Cape May. We have nothing done in the vegetable garden, but I hope to at least get cucumber seeds in this weekend.

The water irises continue to bloom!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning, sunny and heading for the mid 60's. It's 55 right now. The winds were terrible again yesterday and we had a few showers, but nothing major. But the ground was saturated, and still I heard a couple of lawn mowers going. Nothing I hate more than having wet grass stuck on the bottom of the mowers, lol

I didn't do a lot of anything yesterday, I think I needed a day to just relax. I worked on a puzzle, worked on a diamond painting, and watched some tv while chatting with my friend, planning our next getaway.

Today there's a few household chores to get done, and if the grass really dries out, I'll mow. If not, I'll wait until tomorrow.

@Snowysmom I'm happy for Kenny that the agreement is final and that it worked out for both of them.

Mona, if you signed the contract saying no foam underlayment, I hope they let you change it. Otherwise cancel.

Have a good Saturday

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good morning dear friends.It's a little chilly right now but it's early. Sigh it sounds like J from next door keeps trying to open my door. He came in the other night. Thankfully V, our CNA, was in here with my roommate M. I wish J all the best. He should be supervised! Anyway, I hope all of you enjoyed a good night sleep, I did.

Big hug dear Snowysmom and thank you. Honesty is of utmost importance to me always. Empire did seem upfront. Dad will carefully read the contract! Your grandkids are so very blessed to have you. Kiddos need to come first always. I truly hope WDW will be a fun family time for all of you.

Dear Bobbi, reading that you are feeling good brightened my early morning as did your relaxing dear Lynn and of course giving thank to God that you and your grandkids have each other dear Snowysmom.

Great point dear Lynn. Dad or I will be contacting Josh from Empire today. I will update later.

Wishing all of you a great start to the weekend. I will check in again a little later.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I was just asking DH about the pad underneath the floors, ie is it necessary? Online there seems to be varying opinions depending on what the floors are like that you’re putting them down on, ie are they flat and clean without imperfections, etc. And it will depend on the flooring you use.

The flooring we used did not require an additional pad because it has padding built into the bottom of each plank.

So on our side, which was installed by a local professional flooring store crew, we have no added pad. DH went to give it to them and they said no, not needed. If you recall, we’d put this flooring first in our in law apt for DD, and our installer was someone DS knew’s cousin who has a FT job in law enforcement but does home improvement on the side (and did a good job even though he didn’t show up half the time, lol) did use a pad, probably not knowing the pad was built into the planks. So we had bought some padding and had some leftover when we started our side of the house, but it wasn’t necessary. (We also had five boxes of matching flooring leftover which helped with our price, too.)

I didn’t even know about all of that until I asked DH about padding just now.

This was the color we used, Burbank Oak:

• Attached pad reduces sound and increases comfort and for additional comfort, noise reduction and moisture protection, install with SMARTCORE Soft and Sound™ underlayment item #1191177

*So check to see if the flooring the Empire is using already has a pad attached.*

Here’s ours, with a little boy saying hello:

In law apt



Our side

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Aw paws and love dear Pea to sweet Toto and Grady, too. Always loving prayers for you. Dad did email Josh and will call him once we get approval from Sonia on Tuesday. Thank you so much for the floor information. Burbank Oak is nice. Dad went to Costco in Burbank a few days ago. I wonder if they had Burbank Oak floors, they should. May your floors always be good to your feet, my friend

 

[lynxstch]

I have the same floor and color as Pea, and mine had a pad built into it also. I love mine, it's pretty, and it's so easy to take care of.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thanks dear Lynn. I love that two of my dear Quacker family members have the same floor

 

[Snowysmom]

Pea Love the picture of Toto. He is such a gentleman.

Good morning. The sun is out. So nice to see. Temps will be around 60 which is nice with the sun. Yesterday it was raining off and on. I went to Kenny's for a cookout. It was nice to see everyone. The kids asked to go to Disney this summer. Kenny has not told them and will not until everything is settled. He was noncommittal to them. Today I am heading to Jeff's. It will be nice that the kids can go out and play.

Have a nice Sunday.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good morning, all

Had a pretty successful comedy night last night and saw lots of friends. I even won one of the raffle baskets

I'm tired today, but it was worth it!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. 53 now, sun is out, going to mid 60's. It was cloudy most of yesterday morning, and windy. I waited until the sun came out and stayed out and got all of the yardwork done before noon. The winds kept the little gnats away (the worst part of mowing when it's hot out). I was really tired when I came in, but felt accomplished that the yard looked so nice. I did laundry when I came in and now I don't have to do anything until Tuesday, lol.

Summer texted me saying she had another flareup this week, that's why I hadn't heard from her. But that doesn't explain the last 2 weeks, lol. She was going to do flood cleanup and call me when she took a break, but never heard from her.

@Snowysmom I think Kenny is doing the right thing not telling the kids about a potential Disney trip until he's talked to their mother. No point in getting them excited and having to disappoint them if she doesn't agree. As a child of divorce myself, I know how hard it is to be pulled back and forth.

Going to put some baby back ribs in the crockpot for dinner tonight. Got some fresh strawberries, asparagus, spinach and leaf lettuce at the farmers market yesterday morning, so I'll fix some of those for sides.

Have a nice Sunday

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good morning dear friends.

I agree with you dear Lynn about Kenny. I love our patriotic Disney picture this morning, thank you, as always my friend for giving early cheer to my day through your wonderful daily pictures.

Dear Snowysmom, Disney trip prayers indeed. Have more grandkid fun my friend and enjoy some sun as well.

Congratulations, dear PollyannaMom. Get some rest today please, my friend and enjoy your prizes! What was something in the basket?

I am wearing a favorite pink and red stripe t shirt which is kinda patriotic Tomorrow I will wear a light blue T. I look forward to watching online worship and absolutely seeing dad later, too. Sunday joy with a hug to all. I will check back in later.