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@Sheba🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Hello Sheba, the rain you had must of been a good one. Glad the storms calmed down.
And you were able to take a walk with Poppy.

I woke up with lots of wind, thought things were going to fly away outside. Even now it’s still extremely windy with gusts, bursts of wind. This afternoon the temperatures were cool, very nice no humidity but lots of wind.

I did start a dough yesterday for fresh bread today. I think it’s the best one yet, that is of a French small rolls bread. I made a triple batch, one batch only makes four. But I only got eleven out of the whole dough each roll has 88 grams. They come out so delicious, I could have eat five, no I didn’t only one. 😋. Cool completely and wrapped most for the freezer. I might start another batch tomorrow night, I want to stock up for Hurricane season.
Hubby came home yesterday from work and told me he will be working from home for the next two weeks 🤫😬😀 Sometimes it’s a good thing, other times it limits me on what I can do in the house.

HSN sent a coupon for $20.00 off a $99.00 dollars purchase. It’s not the first time I get this type of coupon. But it arrived in my email box at around 1 PM and it only gives me until 11:59 today to use it, that’s not even 24 hours. I guess they don’t want people to think about spending, just hurry up and buy😀

Being pet day, I started thinking of my Simon. He was a large Orange and White tall and long. I do miss him, and once we take that overseas trip I want to get a cat again🐈

Take care Sheba and stay safe. ❤️ ❤️🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌹🌹🌹

@xango

Good evening. It is very windy here. No rain . Temps are cool and no humidity. What a nice day.

Thank you for your suggestion about the soup. It’s something I was thinking to do and I had two thermoses for the car and thought to use them. So I poured some water into them and lo and behold they leaked. My wide mouth thermos is in Ct., in the coat closet, top shelf. If only my arm could stretch to that location. Hubby really enjoys my winter melon soup and since he is always shivering thought it would not only provide warmth, but give him the protein and other vitamins he sorely needs. The Thermos factory used to be in my back yard. They had tons of sales and I would purchase just about anything. When the factory relocated elsewhere the town was not the same, though the factory became a great condo area. When inside, you cannot believe that is where we went for the sales. The condos are beautiful and luxurious. However, the one thing about Thermos is that not all products are made well. You really needed a good eye to find some of the defects. Today, there are many manufacturers making the same thing. And, yes, I have been looking. Whether hubby remains in Rehab following his doctor’s appointment next week or not, that type of product comes in handy for long trips and also for using around the house when you need that soup pot for other things.

I didn’t get to see hubby today. I had a late morning appointment that I thought would be a half hour but took two hours. By the time I returned home I was spent. Decided on a nap, but awoke around 6 pm. Called the Rehab and explained the situation so hubby wouldn’t be concerned.

Tomorrow I will be getting together with my neighbor. Seems the person who was supposed to repair the area to the house in the lanai and redo our bathroom is not answering his phone. That work needs to be taken care of before hubby returns home. He enjoys his own space and right now it is not safe. The meeting tomorrow is to get a few names and someone to do the job so hubby can return. I really feel that if he returns home, he will be doing a lot better. Hopefully, the Rehab people will be able to secure a Home Health Aide and Visiting Nurse to help. I am also hoping that he can do away with the catheter. The main reason it was re-inserted is because he took too long in the bathroom. What I didn’t realize is that the bathroom is shared by four people/patients. I will be going to that doctor appointment with a notebook in hand. Oh yes, and a pen that works.

With gas prices steadily going up, so happy that your hubby can work from home. Last week the gas here was $3.25. Today, it’s $3.60. I have no idea if the increase was due to Easter Sunday or because we are heading for Mother’s Day and Memorial weekend. Whatever the reason, it is uncalled for. I guess I have to just be thankful that I’m able to drive and see hubby every day.

Have a great evening. And, thanks for the prayers. They are definitely helping.

@sheba2011

Saw hubby last night and for the first time in weeks noticed he was getting his strength back. He ate his dinner last night so my care package went home and into the refrigerator. He said it was delicious. However, I did give him a small piece of cheesecake and he loved it. Because of the sugar, I will wait a few days before giving him another small piece.

Left another message with the carpenter/remodeler. No return phone call, so will now begin looking for someone else. I need to redo part of the lanai which is how the mice get in. I am also concerned with the new roof and will have it inspected. Have a feeling that it will not hold up with a hurricane. We are just a little over a month from now when the hurricane season begins.

Weather wise it is beautiful here. No humidity with temps in the 70s. However, it is quite windy and at the same time there is a fire advisory. We had a little bit of rain yesterday and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Looks like I won’t have to water the outdoor plants today. For some reason, I am feeling tired and so I will rest. Still questioning a care package.

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you a good day Kitten be well. ✨🌹

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I hope your day is going well. 😘😎🌹I hope your Hockey Team
win it all. 🌹✨

I know hubby can’t wait to get on the official Greens. 😎 I hope you are resting and just
enjoying this beautiful Spring Day. Oz is perfect today. ✨😎

Blowing a gentle hug to you and Jake’s Canvas. ✨ I am missing your sister. 💕😘

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Oz is in Spring Mode and I love it. 💕🌹

Hey enjoy the trails and keep safe. 😘😎🌹

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie how are things going today? I think you have
a lot going on. I hope you got some rest and had a good visit with your husband last night. 💕🌹

I will await for you to post just make sure you get some rest.

@xango,

Good day in Florida and may this day be a good one for you. Are you baking fresh bread again?
Oz is very nice we have the sun and the temps are not too bad. 😎✨🌹

After the taxes are totally done I will start planting maybe this weekend still have to check
the weather.

Today is National Pet Day you know how I feel about that everyday is pet day with me. 😎💕

@loaf,

Happy Spring Loaf and may you and your family be well. ✨✨