Becca_Anne

So .........the number of exchanges depends on the number of sign ups. That way every one gets one from everyone. Right? Cool! Sign me up!!!

I've never participated in the exchange before. How many ornaments do we make and send out? I've got a cutie in mind that I really enjoy making but I'm still undecided on participating. I don't mean to sound so dense but I can't help it!

Hey lowlander, I feel the same way about soup. My husband and older son aren't too crazy about it. They are both big eaters and claim they can't get full! Even with sandwiches added.

Yesterday, I made a big pot of homemade potato soup. It was delicious! We like to add grated cheeses and bacon bits to the top. Chopped green onion is always a tasty plus if we have it. My 16 yo ds made the comment that I didn't let the weather cool off very long before making soup. hehehe I didn't tell him that I've got chili planned for Saturday! hehehehe

Soup is a healthy and cheap meal. I love soup too!

Yesterday was great. The weather was really cool and breezy. The music was great and there were food vendors set up everywhere. Craft booths were everywhere.

Momo, have you ever been to Fall Creek Falls State Park in Van Buren county TN? That's where the Fall Folk Festival was held. This was the 25th year. I'm definitely making plans to attend next year.

Thanks for the well wishes for my mother inlaw. She's 76. She is in poor health but she is doing great! She's mobile twice a day with the therapist. She also gets up and goes to the bathroom now. I've noticed that she has a wonderful glow about her again. The pain in her hip was really bad. This surgery seems to have been a good thing.

Have a lovely week...................

Good Mornin' Ladies!

It's nice and cool here too. The mornings and evenings are sooo pleasant now. I worked yesterday so was inside but it was a bit humid during the day.

Since my hubby has been gone for the past 8 weeks we haven't really been able to enjoy the summer. We're having withdrawal symptoms from no fishing or camping. His mom has had hip replacement surgery( this past wed. )and we go visit her at the hospital every day. He has to mow her yard today but we are going to treat ourselves anyway.

A state park not too far away is having a Fall Festival this weekend. Today is the last day. There will be blue grass music, crafts, all that fun stuff. I went to the grocery last night after work and picked up sandwich stuff (and treats, of course!) so we can have a picnic supper. We really need this stress reliever right now. I know our 11 yo ds will go with us but I'm not sure about the 16yo ds.

I just love the fall!!!!!! It's my favorite time of year!!!

Lisa

Hey Caveman! They are working okay so far and with no odors!!! Yay!!!

Thanks for the suggestions Caveman. We have replaced the filters regularly over the years. I think the filth goes beyond that. My husband and I discussed cleaning them more extensively. We are going to try this within the next couple of days. I'll let you know how it goes.

Yay!! Someone has read my post!!!! hahahaha

My little grandma never met a stranger and was ever so polite to everyone. She would have enjoyed the friendship here but she would never have understood the computer.

I have also been drying clothes outside. I run the dishwasher early in the morning. I do wish we had more trees.

Okay.. Since no one has responded, I assume I'm the only one around without air conditioning in my house. How about this-How did your GRANDPARENTS deal with the heat? When we would eat with my grandma in the summer, she cooked on a wood stove and it got hot in the little kitchen. We would carry the table outside under the big shade tree and enjoy the breeze if there was one. Also, we'd carry our plates to the porch swing and lawn chairs on her big wrap around porch. Think Waltons with one story and smaller!

I know a few common knowledge ideas...........do baking, gardening, other chores early in the morning to avoid the heat of the day. Wear light colored clothing, etc. I was just hoping there might be some other ideas that my family hadn't thought of over the years.

(I sure miss my grandma. She was the typical grandma. She was not quite 5 feet tall. Her long gray hair was always in a bun when you saw her. She had a pot belly . Probably from carrying 13 children! She always wore dresses, bobby socks and comfortable shoes. She carried a handkerchief all the time to keep her mouth cleaned from her snuff habit! hahahaha She also loved to listen to Billy Graham.)

okay........I've read the first 5 chapters and I can't get interested in the book. I'm assuming it's because I have so much going on that I'm easily distracted but I'm not sure that's it. Usually I can read a large book in a couple of days no matter how busy I am . Oh well. I tried. I'm returning it to the library tomorrow. I will attempt it again sometime in the future.

It is starting to warm up here in east tn. We live in an older house with no central heat and air system. For the past few years we have used 2 window air conditioners to help keep us cool. The window units we have are now old and yucky. I could smell the must/mold /mildew/whatever at the end of the season last year and I don't want to use them anymore. Our family has allergy problems. We do not have the funds to purchase new units at this time. What are some low cost/simple ways we can keep cool?

Yesterday afternoon my DS and I replaced 2 screens on windows at the back of the house. We now can add them to our fresh air indoors. This is the house I lived in as a child so I wasn't raised with air conditioning. I'm used to the concept of raising windows. The cool morning air is so refreshing this morning!

(I really LIKE air conditioning!)

Our library does not have this book but they have other titles by Earlene Fowler. She is not familiar to me. Is this a mystery writer that I'm unaware of? Should I become familiar with this author? Give me some feedback Dee!!!! hehehehe

reci, does this mean you will continue with this forum and the wonderful service you provide? I hope..........I hope......I hope.......I hope...........I hope............I hope...........I hope............

Well, I just finished the third one- The Mammoth Hunters. The remaining 2 are out on loan at our library. Dee, that would be seldiesgirl that made reference to the wheel invention.

I like the idea that a woman changed the world-inventions, breaking the discrimination barrier,etc. Great story line! I'll be glad to get finally the last 2 in the series to read.

I got "The Ladies of Covington Send Their Love" yesterday at our library. Can anyone write the titles and order of these books? Did I get the first one? I do like reading series books in order.........................

Someone here had made a suggestion to me privately a while back to read this and I can't remember who it was-sorry! Anyway, I decided to try the first of the series. It did not look like my type of reading. I enjoy mysteries and now I'm enjoying those trashy romance novels again! hehehe Anyways, I LOVED this book. I can't quite pinpoint what is so appealing about this story except that it is written in such a manner as to keep you entralled at all times. I'm now on the third book of this series and I'm still enjoying myself! Thanks to whoever suggested this series.

We have numerous friends graduating from high school in about 3 weeks. Some of these kids we've known since they were tots. I can't afford to hand each of them a $20 bill as a gift. Do any of you have any ideas for something special but inexpensive? Some years ago, I gave our nephew a special teddy bear decorated as a gift. For the life of me, I can't remember the details. Anyway, I woulds appreciate any ideas this week.

If we come up with a craft idea, I can spend all next weekend working on the gifts. I'm talking approximately 20 items. Whew!!

Mary, I've read 2 this past week by Julie Garwood (For the Roses and Prince Charming). I am saving my last one- The Clayborne Brides- for Monday and Tuesday when I have to wait for my 11 yo ds while he's testing (achievement tests). The Clayborne Brides is a combination of 3 novels. They are One Pink Rose, One White Rose, and One Red Rose. Our library had each of these books but I found the combined paperback of the 3 and got it. It is much easier to tote around.

I'm sure you'll notice that she uses some of the same words/phrases in all of her books. They'll stand out when you read them.

Well, spit, Ladies! (snicker, snicker, snicker)

Lisa

Hey Mary...........Aren't we funny? heheheheh

I returned my book to the library today. The poor thing was worn out before I got it and I had to bring it to the Assistant's attention that it was falling apart. I plan to look for this book at our local used book store and then expand to going out of town if necessary. I definitely want my own copy. This book makes me smile and I like to keep books like that handy. I don't remember when I've ever read a book twice within 2 weeks. This was definitely a good read. Can you tell I really enjoyed this book? I'm glad I didn't have to wait for it like you other poor souls!

I am close to finishing this wild book AGAIN!!!! What a hoot!!

I'm having a terrible time getting interested in the Mrs.Murphy book I've checked out from our library. "I Wish You Were Here" is the first in this series so I decided to start with it. I've finally finished the first chapter. There are WAY TO MANY CHARACTERS for me. Maybe it's just my current frame of mine but I'm having trouble keeping the humans and animals apart. Help me guys. Today is my library day and I'm thinking of turning it back in and getting more romance novels by Julie Garwood! I'm not usually this dense. Really. Honest engine.

Okay Ladies. I'll admit it. I broke down and read the book last night!! LOL I was going to wait on everyone! Honest I was! Really! I will also admit that I enjoyed it. Yep. I felt the same enthusasm for the romance novels that I did as a teenager. I have been fighting depression for days and decided that might help. It definitely did! hehe It got my mind off of troubles and just "swept me off my feet"!

Isn't it interesting how something like a great book can work as well as a change of scenery on a persons outlook?

Enjoy the read guys!

Lisa

Thank you reci for the invite. I don't mean to be snobby. My lovely computer is very persnickety and loves to eat hard drives. It was/is a lemon. My time is short since this is the family computer and I have to (gulp) SHARE it with my boys! I don't get here a lot any more, in other words.

Okay ladies. I picked up The Bride from the library this evening. It's old and raggedy and it's Large Type. I don't need the large type so I hope I don't get a headache from reading it. I also picked up 2 of the Mrs.Murphy mysteries by Rita Mae Brown. I'm going to read them first and wait until may 1 for everyone else. ooooooooh, this sounds fun! Has anyone else started early?