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@sheba2011

We have had one tiny rainstorm with a bit of thunder and streaks of lightning. Hubby is OK today. I am wondering if all his problems are now due to dehydration. Just a thought. Yes, he is stronger today. I will be watching like a hawk and handing him bottles of water.

I’m working on boxes of papers at the moment. The shredder is now absolutely full. I will be working on the bedding as soon as he gets out of bed. Meanwhile the papers will do. When the thunderstorms are over laundry beckons.

We did another Asian take out last night. This one was better than the one last week and is closer.
Have enough for tonight and maybe tomorrow.

@sheba2011

Good afternoon in Oz and happy birthday to your dear mom.🎂💗🎈 I know you want to be there. 80 sure is a milestone and, hopefully, you can celebrate with her a few weeks late. When you get to a certain age, every day is a celebration!✨ My stepdad’s birthday is June 16th. Your dad and my mom have the same birthday.

Just finished hanging my canvas of Jake, it looks great. I have tears in my eyes but I know he will be watching over me and I can throw him kisses. Just waiting now on my necklace.

Drywall guy canceled for today about an hour ago. He gets one more chance tomorrow and if he cancels again, I am canceling him. It has been over two weeks since he said he would start and hasn’t done a thing. My entire family room is filled with boxes and shelves from the laundry room and I’m sick of the mess. Another day in the 90’s.🔥🔥

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California. Sending kitty hugs Kitten to you and your cats. 🌹😎

Cherie,

Good Morning in S. Cali enjoy the day with the kids. 😘😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘😎🌹How are you doing today? I hope you love Jake Canvas. 💕😘
I hope your husband’s team wins the Stanley Cup. I am watching some of Wimbledon. 😎

Take it easy today how is your mother and sister? Guess what today is my mom’s birthday. 💕😘
I believe it’s your step-father’s birthday too. 💕 I have been on the phone with Mom all
morning and she knows I have one vaccine under my belt I am waiting for number 2.

No worries I have a large family and mom have plenty of people calling and brining goodies
for her day and this is a milestone mom turns 80 today. 💕😘

Stay nice and cool enjoy a little something. 😎

@71flowerchild,

Good day in Texas and may this be a safe and good day for you and hubby. 🌹
If you are on the road just be safe and check in when you can. I am a little concerned
if you are having fun that is all I want for you and the family. Give the fur babies a nice
wet OZ pet. 😘

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. Taci thank you for such a sweet post. 😎🌹
I miss those days I loved it all. 💕

Wishing you and hubby a safe day and are you going on your getaway?
Oz has been raining for almost a week no issues so far. My flowers and yards
are getting some good mother nature. 😎

Welcome to S. California 🤣😎

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast. 😎🌹I hope you are enjoying the rain. We have a few more
days of rain than the weather pattern will change. Oz will be a wee bit warmer next week.

The flowers and grass are looking good no flooding as of yet. The last time when it rained
so hard our sump pump had to be replaced. YIKES!

Oodie so far my arm feels alright no soreness. One down and one to go. 😎
Just a girl with goals. 🤣

I know you are packing and thinking it will all be fine. I can’t wait for you to get to the
North safely. Take a break from cleaning just for a few hours.

@defg,

Good day in Maryland I hope you and hubby are doing well. How is your summer going
so far?

Live a little. 😎😜

@ddshoppy,

How are things in S. California? I hope you have time with the grandchildren. 😘🌹
Oz is raining today and that is fine with me.

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio may this week be a good one for you and hubby. 😘🌹Loaf you
are missed so much. 😎How are the kids?

Get your summer on. 🤣

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