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Good afternoon. It's a dreary, cool day here. DGD had her 1st softball game last night...got rained out after 2 innings. the team is 6 - 8 year olds, I think they were having fun. The treat at the end is the best though!! I'm going to pass on the meal today. The drink sounds interesting. Haven't done the chicken dance in a while...maybe with DGD at her 3K Grandparents day celebration! Stars and Stripes is a great march! I'm guessing we played that during my band days. The pictures of the port today look like fun. @Nickelpennysorry to hear that you have to be flat for a while, hoping the pain isn't too bad. @summer slopeHappy Anniversary! @marshhawkHoping your DH is doing well with his surgery. @JazzyVHoping your BFF is doing ok waiting for surgery. I'm getting ready to go to Hand Bell choir practice with our kids choir, they didn't have enough kiddos to play the songs they wanted, 3 people from the adult choir are helping them out. Baked another sourdough bread today. They aren't turning out right, but if you make toast with the slices, they are ok. The taste is good, but the look is not right! Not sure what I'm doing wrong! 😆 Have a good afternoon, Karen

@SusieKIslandGirlYour quilt is beautiful! I love those colors!

Good morning from a partly sunny day in SE Wisconsin! Rain is in the forecast for later. We had a nice time at our local beer garden yesterday! Lots of dogs and people to watch! I'll take a bloody Mary without the tabasco sauce. The salmon bean burger sounds interesting. Croutons are good, but no thanks to the hummus...it's a texture thing! I have a quiet day here, DH just left to golf. I may work on my next quilt project. Just finished binding 3 lap quilts. I have some fabric to start the next project. I also need to get some ribbon to make a "taggie" to go with the baby quilt! Working on another loaf of sourbread today...I haven't had much luck so far!😐 Welcome back @richwmn @JazzyVSorry to hear that the surgery for BFF has been postponed. Hoping it doesn't hurt too much! @NickelpennyPrayers for you and your care team today! Blessings on your day! Karen

Good afternoon and Happy Mothers Day! Another nice day here, but I haven't been able to see any lights in the sky! They say tonight is another possibility. Today is a quiet day, church this morning and now some quiet time. We're going to a local park for a beer garden later. Our 1st visit this year. Thanks for all of the photos, and caring and sharing! Here is my mom and my sister and I. I'm the bigger one! Every summer we headed "up north" for a week of camping in the woods. Here we are dressed and ready for church!

@1ANGELCATHugs, so very sorry, Houdini is romping at the Rainbow Bridge... @ger_77Thanks for sharing your coaster video. Looks like a fun project to do!

Good morning from a pleasant day in SE Wisconsin. It's 54 and sunny. We've had a lot of rain this week. No thanks on the drink, haven't been to the port, I'm looking forward to pictures! Thanks @grapau27for the info about the foam roller, I think I need one! @1ANGELCATso sorry to hear about your Houdini...you gave him a wonderful life. Sending hugs...💔 Happy cruising to those leaving today and soon! BonVoyage! @Crazy For Catsthanks for the reminder about email links. A local hospital system was hacked this week...probably one you're working for and trying to help. I can't imagine what it's like to be working there now! Nothing works without the computer! I drove by one of their clinics yesterday and saw cars in the parking lot. Heard they couldn't cancel appointments because they had no phone #'s to contact people. @marshhawkGood to hear you got some sleep last night! My niece has 4 foster kitties right now. They got them when they were around 4 weeks old...she sends lots of cute videos! Sounds like yours are fun also! The northern lights were visible here last night. The weather guys said they would be visible around 1 am...lots of people saw them much earlier...I should have gone outside before I went to bed! Blessings on your weekend! Karen

@RMLincolnI'd love to hear about the pills! @dfishI'm sure the insurance company is telling them what they have to do...sad!

Good morning, we're right in the middle of a thunderstorm! Hoping it doesn't last 2 long...I'm having lunch with friends and need to stop at a Dr. office to pick up a prescription for my glasses. They were going to mail it, but it hasn't come yet. I just got an email that said my recent blood donation is going to a local hospital, that's always a good feeling! 😊 The drink sounds interesting, what's a MoonPie? The dinner sounds good. I didn't read the recipes, but Aldi has an Everything Bagel seasoning mix. It's good! Thanks for the rest of the daily info! @dfishI hope the RFA is scheduled quickly. @kazuhoping your foot gets better quickly and there is no osteomyelitis. @cruising sisterSorry to hear about your DF's grandchildren. @RMLincolnGood luck with prep today. I'm on the 5 year schedule, and I'm hoping there are pills I can take next time. The drinks I've used are no fun😝 Blessings on your day! Karen

Good evening...just checking in to say I'm sorry to hear about your BFF and his ankle fracture @JazzyV @kazusorry to hear about your foot, hoping it heals soon! Karen

Thanks for the cookie review! I like soft and chewy! Enjoy your cruise! You were the "leader" for our first cruise in 2019. We were on the Westerdam in June and were very impressed with your knowledge! Thank you!

Good afternoon, another busy day here. It's sunny and in the low 60's! Thanks to @dfish, we're having the first fajita recipe for supper tonite! And a Margarita! @StLouisCruisersCongrats to your DGD! Sounds like you've had a wonderful weekend! Happy sailing to those leaving on cruises and sad days for those finishing their cruises, hard to make the coffee again! 😉 Have a good rest of your day, K

Good morning and happy Saturday! The sun is shining, was 44F when I got up. May have some rain this afternoon. People are anxious to get their gardens going, but you never know about the weather here. Thanks for all of the daily info. The meal sounds interesting, haven't been to the port, but I'm looking forward to pictures! A big thank you to all of our Fire Fighters! @JazzyVGood to hear that you are feeling better! @marshhawkpraying for you and DH. Have a good weekend and may the 4th be with you! K

Alaska was our first cruise. We were on the Westerdam and sailed from Vancouver, then did the land tour. There were a few multi-generation groups on board. From what I saw, the kids seemed happy, they were spending a lot of time with Grandma and Grandpa. Seems like it might be hard to please a group of 45 people! 😉 Good luck with your choice. 🙂

Good morning. It's sunny and pleasant here today. i don't think there's any rain in the forecast...it came last night. I'll take carrot cake for dinner anytime! I love the cream cheese frosting!! The port today looks lovely, thanks for sharing your pictures! It's going to be a quiet day here...🙂 Cheers to those celebrating and prayers for those who need them. Blessings on your day, Karen

Checking in late today. Today was our Quilting Group meeting at church. Got home and then off to the vet for Cooper's follow up dental visit. Everything is healing well! Haven't been to the port, not sure about the dinner or the drink. Thanks for all of the pictures today! I'm working on a loaf of sourdough bread. My 1st loaf was good, #2, not so much! We'll see how this one turns out. I wanted to use some whole wheat flour, but I think that was the problem last time. It never rose...this time it seems to be rising ok with bread flour. 😊 @grapau27I want to come and visit you! @ger_77Great news that surgery is scheduled! @dfishGood news that the test blocks helped today! @marshhawkprayers for you and DH. @JazzyVGood to hear that things are going well with you! Blessings on your evening, Karen

Good afternoon, it's sunny but windy here today. Pesto chicken sounds good, so does the drink. We've been to Juneau. It was our 1st cruise, our travel agency had a talk about Holland America and Alaska, we signed up! I'd love to go back again. We went to Mendenhall Glacier and did the St. Roberts tram. We saw a bear as we were hiking at the top...it was far away! LOL! We got back to the ship and sat on our veranda watching the eagles flying by! @kazuthinking about you today as you remember your dear Jose. @ger_77it's good to hear that you at least have a tentative surgery date! @marshhawksorry to hear that DH did not get any good news, prayers for you both. @StLouisCruisersyour stocking is beautiful! Prayers for everyone who needs them and cheers for the rest. Blessings on the rest of your day!

Good afternoon, another busy day here. My mom had a peace rose in her garden. Make a wish is a great organization! @marshhawkHugs and prayers for you and your DH... Have a good afternoon, and blessings on your day. karen

Good afternoon. It's damp and drizzly here today. We got up to 80 yesterday and then had tornado warnings at 10:30 last night. The warning was canceled quickly, but we did have some strong winds and about 3/4 inch of rain. Now, it's in the 50's. I didn't get to read much here yesterday...had a busy couple of days. @grapau27Thanks for the link to Fr. David today. Our service was about Jesus the vine and us as the branches today. Also, thanks for the info about the days. I'll celebrate the Brave Hearts and the Super Heros today! @smitty34877Prayers that your shoulder gets better quickly and that you get through the days and nights with help for Tana. @RMLincolnthinking of you as you get ready to remember your SIL. @rafinmdthanks for sharing the Daily timeline! Thanks for the pictures today! I get to travel through all of you! Blessings on your day. Karen

@dfishHappy birthday wishes to you, have a fun weekend!🎉🎂

Good afternoon, checking in to say Happy Birthday to @cunnorl and @marshhawk! Also, great news for @JazzyVSo happy to hear you got some sleep and are feeling better! Get better soon!

Good afternoon from a sunny but windy day in Wisconsin! Haven't been to Mykonos, but the look lovely. @JazzyVthinking about you today @Cruzin Terrisorry you had to cancel your trip...you know what's best for you and DH. @ger_77sorry to hear about your DH...prayers his surgery is approved quickly. @grapau27Thinking of you as you remember your dear Mam today on her birthday. @marshhawkHoping your kitties are doing well @shadow 123Welcome! Have fun the rest of the day, especially those on cruises right now! Karen

Good evening, just stopping by to say I'm saying prayers for @JazzyVMay your surgery go well tomorrow, and may your pain be gone! Karen

Can't wait to hear of your fun travels! Bon voyage!

Have a wonderful time!

Good morning. The sun is shining and it's in the 40's here. It rained much of yesterday and our grass will need to be cut very soon. Several neighbors have already started. Thanks for the info. Diaphragmatic hernias are very serious, usually diagnosed with a prenatal ultrasound. Haven't been to the port. The meal today looks good! I'd also substitute riced cauliflower. @kazuSo glad you're able to go on your cruise...enjoy! @RMLincolnthinking of you and your family during these difficult days. @JazzyVthinking of you as you get ready for surgery...prayers it all goes well! @marshhawkthinking of you...hoping all is well, and that your grand kitties are doing well. My 2 nieces love cats, and both are fostering some now. One has had many, and they just got 4 one month old cuties. They just got one adopted...she was scared and very un-social when they got her, but their love helped her to bloom and find a new home. Niece # 2 just got a foster from a hoarding situation...they got him yesterday, and he was very scared...a few hours later he was exploring and looking for some loving! @smitty34877thinking good thoughts for you and your family, hoping Tana is stable. Not much going on here today, we're laying low for a few days with Cooper. He had some teeth extracted yesterday. He seems to be doing ok today. He's had some scrambled eggs and unsalted chicken broth. He's not the best eater, so finding soft food he'll eat will be interesting. Have a good day, and a great weekend! Karen Here's a picture of Cooper!