Woo Hoo! Another page since I posted!

Jodi, great news about the big win!!

VanHW: glad you are back, see how busy we all have been!!

Purdy, I'll have to check out the cadences.

Fleur, bet DS is loving the pool in this heat.

Jo, your list looks like a lot of work to me!

BBGum, Yes, nothing like taking the heat out of the kitchen and go outdoors.

Karen, I could use some pavers here. Maybe in the fall.

Wendy, I'm always tossing, I think the clothes multiply at night just like the papers in the kitchen.

Diana, it's still very hot here also, but we haven't lost power.

Hope I didn't miss anyone!

Yesterday I worked and came home and pulled some weeds. Then I hooked up the feeder to the hose and put in some plant food and watered everything. Had to tie the chain link gate to the bottom pole on the gate so Finn can't get out. Got the kitchen cleaned up, and Mary came over with the baby and then Laura came over too.

We sat outside till dark talking. Went to bed and had a good night's sleep.

This morning I had a big service appointment with one of my favorite customers/friend. Stopped at the grocery store on the way home, then did the usual post office, etc. Too hot to walk the dog so I'll see if he will play with a toy to get him some exercise.

Not planning anything else for the holiday tomorrow, just work around the house.

Today I weeded my neighbors garden (wedding gift from me is to fix their garden), went to my chiropractors appointment, then went and did some shopping.

This afternoon we went to the in-laws and DH and I did the following:
weeded the front garden
emptied the pots and chucked the dead plants
emptied the pond and destroyed the pond liner
filled the pond in with soil
covered it with weed membrane then gravel
cut the hedges

Needless to say we are both pooped so are off to bed. Night all!

Karen I understand you needing a chiropractor! Landscaping is hard on the back!

The beach with kids at work was fun, we divided the group in two, they’re much more manageable when fewer characters interact... swam, laid in the sun, great picnic, more games and swimming, then back home. I had to help out the two other girls with some kids that weren't reacting in a normal way but worked out in the end. I was with a new guy in training and had the most difficult but he did wonderful!

All the others left on arrival and even though I had already done 30min overtime, I stayed to exchange information with the evening shift people. Boss said thank you but did it mostly for my fellow workers and for me as I have no one at home and do like to 'wind down' and tie loose strings before leaving for home.

I ate, chatted on the net with friends, wanted to take a nap but DS came home, so talked with him, he hasn't been home since middle of last week. I unpacked today's stuff and put a load in the washer, then dried and put away. Going to bring a chair in the bathroom and clean out my vanity drawers (branch work) then finish picking up in the kitchen, have clean dishes to put away and tomorrow's breakfast to think about (I bring it to work, get sick when I eat too early and 5h30 is way too early!) Shower, nice pj and reading in bed! I'm pooped!

Gosh you all are working so hard!

Karen:
That was a lot of yard work, and hard work. Sure you will sleep well.

Bubblegum:
Glad the beach was fun.

Jodi:
CONGRATULATIONS to DS and his team.

Waterlady:
Hope you take some you time tomorrow also.

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Watered flowers, made a couple of items for tomorrow and fnished up the spiffying. Even was able to do a few embroidery stitches.

Thanks gals! Baseball is a pretty big part of our life so we're all excited. DS and DH will be in the parade tomorrow. I have the decorations all ready to drop off in the morning and have the signs painted. Used paper plates that already have a baseball design and added the boys' names and uniform numbers. Am also going to paint a sign to wave at DS as he goes through the parade.

Unfortunately my grocery shopping had to be done after work tonight...not good. Didn't get home until 7:00. Then made a pound cake trifle with strawberries and blueberries and smore cookie bars.

Heading down to breakfast with the family tomorrow (a family tradition). Then will decorate the parade entry, probably wander over and look at the chainsaw carvings, enjoy the parade and then a family potluck. In the evening a BBQ with friends and fireworks. Will be a very busy day. Our town goes all out for the 4th. Oldest annual 4th of July celebration in the state of Washington.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable 4th!

Bubblegum - My chiropractor was not impressed when I told him I did all the weeding before I came to see him so that he could put right any damage I did He would rather I didn't do it at all, but that is not going to happen. The beach day sounded great.

Diana - I did and I was up early and back out there

So I had the energy bottle again and even though it is only 10.45am here I have done the following:
branch work in the bathroom and downstairs toilet
tarpaulined a third of the neighbors garden then moved some gravel to cover it.

I am just going to do DS's letters with him then I am off to soak in the bath before going to school this afternoon. I foresee an early night tonight lol.

Forgot to say happy Independance day to all my American friends enjoy!

Vanilla - Forgot to say welcome back!

Waterlady - I would love to come to your state and help with the paving such a shame I live so far away.

Happy Independance Day to you all!

Today I went a bit potty. I've vacuumed all the way through including the bedrooms and got some cobwebs down. I am totally stumped with the ones on the stairs, Iv tried tennis balls in socks being chucked etc, and the sock on a broom wont reach. Anyone got any suggestions?

Happy 4th July everyone! I have also found the just do it thread on the motivation board, more accountability is good.

I'm catching up on the small things again, the weather has improved unexpectedly this morning so I'm putting some laundry outside while I have the chance - it may not last long!

Purdy - will the vacuum tube reach? I used to have this problem, I could stretch across the landing and get some corners that way.

Karen - you'll need more than a chiropractor with that kinda landscaping! Take it easy!

Thanks for the welcome back too, I look forward to catching up with everyone.

Happy fourth!

Had busy two days at work, rushed home and got packed to go to local 4th festival and fireworks with IL's. Had a blast, going back later today to use up kids amusement tickets. Walked the dogs, taking a shower, and headed to another local celebration this morning. Today is my dad's bday...downloading pics and videos to send to him in a min. Free icees and coffees today for us.