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TheNunns

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(06/25/08 08:38)

Kentucky Woman

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Hi everyone, I've been a bit absent lately in that it's summer and I have my garden going and golf, very poor playing also I might add, and helping a couple of relatives out a bit .. oh you know all the summer things along with what you do all year. Soon I'll be putting up vegetables since I can only see prices soaring next winter with all the catastrophies in weather and after effects of weather, much less transport costs. I have been blogging in Multiply also, I followed Pat (Tabbynera) around a bit and really enjoy the challenges there between Pictures to Words and Monochromatic Mondays. It is quite stimulating and different for me. I've written in journals for years - normally first thing in the morning with my first cuppa and those pages have become my best friend - never judgmental, no questions, just an ear - so blogging although very public and who cares if all you did that day was walk the dogs and water the tomatos, for some people with not alot of people contact is such a catharsis. When I write a story, to have people comment on it or post a picture to have a helping hand to share the problem is a good thing. I know people either love or hate blogging but it's like censorship - if you don't want to see it or "read" it .. turn the channel.

So, thanks Saundra, for the blogging thread - I think this will work for me wonderfully and see you around the Forum (don't think I'm not thinking about "Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Forum" now) Gaye

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(06/26/08 05:47)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

You are very welcome and I want to hear about all these vegetables you will be putting up/

Saundra Kane

TheNunns

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(07/01/08 07:29)

Kentucky Woman

Hey there .. well my first produce went in the freezer. I stuffed sweet banana peppers with havarti and some with monterey jack and breaded them and froze them .. perfect finger food for Sunday football games and just munching somthing different. I'll be at the farmer's market on Thursday morning - summer squash and zucchini are in, green tomatos and maybe some more peppers.

This weekend is Steve's 40th High School Class Reunion .. it should be a hoot. I've hired my niece to chauffeur us on Friday and Saturday nights, a cocktail party on Friday at one of their houses and dinner and a dance at the convention center here on Saturday. I'm looking forward to it, we rarely go out and having Aly take care of the driving is just the icing on the cake as it were.

I went shopping this afternoon for something to wear this weekend with the reality that if you go to find something specific you never do .. well proven wrong today, I found so many sales .. I found everything I needed and then some - but at 30 to 50% off. YaHoo

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(07/03/08 12:07)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

that is great..will you post photos of you and hubby going out for tis special occasion?

Saundra Kane

TheNunns

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(07/04/08 01:34)

Kentucky Woman

Happy Independence Day to all that celebrate !! .. And may the Powers That Be look over all of us everywhere and give us wisdom and compassion. Special thoughts to my late Father in Law, Bob, WWII Veteran - and my husbands best friend from High School, Doris Trainer 1949 - 1969, VietNam.

Today began with cherry juice dripping off my elbow as I pitted what seemed like 1/2 a tree .. put up some, with just a bare minimum of sugar they are so sweet - then mixed some with blueberries and cantalope and had breakfast .. then on to peaches .. wonderful peaches but alas not freestone so a bit of extra work .. anyway I got them all put in the freezer and have two peach/blueberry/fresh cherry pies in the oven. Do I fee like Miss Suzy Homemaker ... YES

Tonight SteveO and I will be at Johnny's house for cocktails then if Steve feels like it on to dinner with some of them. He's in from work early and taking a siesta right now. He has to work in the morning so that's up to him. I've got eggplant and zuchinni and green tomatoes and squash to put up tomorrow and maybe ?? back to the Farmer's Market early for some more peaches and blackberries and to check on some corn coming in and when so I'll be fine with either decision.

Saundra, I've lost my camera charger somewhere and cannot find it (it's one of the first Sony digitals they came out with years ago) .. so hopefully someone at the gathering tonight will have a camera and post pictures while Steve and I are in our casual finery (and I have makeup on for a change) .. *laugh'n

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(07/04/08 05:10)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

that would be great

Saundra Kane

wernoclue

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(07/06/08 04:24)

Wise Beyond her Years

Gaye, it sounds like you are having the kind of summer I long for. More power to you!

Karen

I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. - Anna Quindlen

TheNunns

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(07/10/08 11:50)

Kentucky Woman

Are you over working some more Karen? I tell you I do feel guilty sometimes being at this stage of life where I can do what I want for the most part when I want to do it. Of course the guilt is not enough to change any aspect of it, that's for sure. *grin*

Our weekend was very nice, Steve I could tell was a bit nervous to see how people he grew up with for the most part have withstood life's ups and downs - We came on home on Friday night since Steve had to work early Saturday and I did have a good time but I do think class reunions are tons more fun for the graduating person, not the spouse, as it should be. I decided that Steve should go by himself on Saturday and I was DD .. I stayed for about an hour and went on to the little house and picked him up around 11 when he was ready to come home. I just felt he was too busy seeing I was occupied and having fun and not visiting with his olden days cronies. Some were very interesting, one who's father I worked with, his Dad was our resident FBI agent for many years, is a Vet near Gatlinburg, TN and his wife was amazingly interesting to talk with .. I took one look at her and "Bohemian" came to mind .. someone I'd love to get to know. Another girl was my (MY) pediatrician and my son's before he retired and is a doctor and her husband is also. She is one of those genius' that even has a personality and her husband is a hoot. Anyway, very interesting people they've become I tell ya and I'm so glad to have met them again.

My kitchen endeavor is moving right along .. between the computer and the repetitive movements of slicing / cutting / pitting veggies and fruit my old carpal tunnel is coming back from the past I'm afraid. I'm trying to cut back on all of it .. putting up corn, cutting it from the cob especially can wreak my hands and wrists for a few weeks after and I have one last golf tournament next Monday before I quit during the heat of the summer (at least I can blame my bad shots on my kitchen endeavors *yeah yeah*). So unless things just look too good to pass up at the Farmer's Market I'm going to slow that project down until corn comes in .. should be just a week or two .. then tomatoes will be coming in right after. I'm going to be very proud of my freezer this winter.

I hope all of you are doing well, I've not been around too much but you are in my thoughts. Isn't that funny that relationships are based on typing and what we allow each other to know about ourselves and lives. *little shake of the head* .. take care all !

Gaye

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

TheNunns

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(07/11/08 10:36)

Kentucky Woman

I don't know how ya'll feel about this but for the past two mornings I've woken up remembering vividly very similar themed dreams. My Mom hardly ever comes to me in a dream but night before last not only was she in the dream but she spoke - since she died she's maybe come to me in a dream but never spoke - anyway she was running around telling me she was sick and she needed to go to the doctor .. almost frantic and I was "doing my hair" not excited but moving right along to I assume take her to the hospital or doctor. This morning I woke and I was at like a stagecoach staging tavern kinda place and everyone was getting sick - kind of loosing their minds then just disappearing but you knew they'd died. I never got ill but a few of us just sat around and talked and had things to eat or concoctions we'd made (I'm not sure anymore about if we'd made them or what) but we were trying to help each other before we got sick.

My Mom comes to me when I'm really stressed / upset. The night before I went to have a lump removed she was in a dream just sitting on my bed texting .. and smiling - she never used a cell phone mind you while she was alive so I knew that meant when she wasn't upset that I had nothing to worry about, or that's the feeling I had when I woke. Anyway .. my older sis is having health problems and needs back surgery but keep putting off / allowing other things to become a priority and putting off tests she needs done in Nashville. Anyway, I wanted to write this down so I could reference it at a later date. I'm also interested in if anyone else takes note of their dreams as a sign of things to come? Thanks in advance for your responses.

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(07/11/08 02:06)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

I just wrote a very long and detailed account of my dreams about my parents..and when I hit post..yuku went down ..so I lost it. I will tell you about it at another time

Saundra Kane

TheNunns

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(07/11/08 08:57)

Kentucky Woman

Well heck .. I'm so into this right now. I think you're on a weekend getaway in NY if I read the threads right .. please share when you have time to "re" collect your thoughts on this Saundra. I called my son this afternoon just to check on him. These dreams are really ruling my thoughts right now - its just a bit strange.

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

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(07/12/08 01:21)

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Hi Gaye
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Have just finished reading Dead Irish by John Lescroart and am now reading Der Name der Rose by Umberto Eco

saundrakane

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(07/14/08 11:39)

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ok..here goes..I think I will copy it before I post it. Anyway I dream about my parents all the time. I even would ask advise in dreams from my Dad especially when my daughter was a teenage. And his advise was always good.

My sister in law had a dream that my mother came to her in a dream. She told my Mom that she was trying to get pregnant. My Mom told her she would get pregant and would be finding out soon that she was pregnant with a baby boy..and he would be really a sweet person. Anyway..a few weeks later the doctor told her she was pregnant. A couple of months later she had a sonar and they said it was a girl. I felt a little bad cuz I wanted to think my Mom had really come to her. Anyway..the baby was born..and guess what??? the sweetest little boy you could imagine. The sonar had been wrong. He was named after my Dad. 2 weeks ago I went to Detroit for his high school graduation. He is the nicest and cutest guy you could picture. I still run into my parents all the time in dreams..and I chat with them and wake up in a good mood.

Saundra Kane

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(07/19/08 11:41)

Kentucky Woman

Saundra .. like you I posted a reply to yours the other day and went to submit and .. I wasn't signed in, I always forget to look darn it. I just cannot tell people how much I believe in "help beyond" I don't think I could have gotten through my Mom's illness without my Great Aunt and my Mom's Mother coming to visit us when they did. From that point on early in her illness I knew I had back up and if I did anything really wrong they would come and "trip me" or something *smile* I think it just goes to show what kind of people were around you and they're feelings for you go beyond death.

My dreams have stopped but I still remember them vividly and when I calm down from daily stuff they come back and I still wonder what it all means - I do think I will find out eventually but you can't let it rule daily life, you can only enjoy each minute - so life goes.

Speaking of which .. all that fruit and veggies and stuffed peppers ... are in the trash .. last night Steve came home and said the kitchen garage was wet .. the freezer bit the dust. Ya have to laugh, probably that stuff was terrible anyway and now I can start over (maybe). Last night I roasted garlic and made marinades to being cooking the meat that was half thawed. so far in the BBQ we have baby back ribs, a whole pork loin and thick cut pork chops. Next up with be chickens then beef then on the gas grill will be grilling some salmon and hoki .. shrimp boiled inside and corn and shrimp chowder with fresh corn pudding on the side. Family and friends should begin arriving in a few hours ... Holy Moly, guess the movie I picked up to watch (The Other Boleyn Girl) will wait until tomorrow or Monday. *shaken head and still laugh'n at life*

BUT .. before I hit the "reply" button, I checked to see if I was logged in .. nope .. so I'm cutting and will paste this .. sure is a bunch of people signed on it seems .. HELLO EVERYBODY! (sometimes I get a little smarter every day)

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

TheNunns

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(07/22/08 11:21)

Kentucky Woman

I just got a call from some friends, they want to meet tomorrow and have lunch and see Momma Mia over in a neighboring town. I hate to leave the dogs for so long - it's too hot to leave a door open for them and too hot to leave them outside, I'll make up my mind in the morning I guess. I really wanted to get with my sisters this week, it's my youngest sister's last week before school begins and my niece leaves for Centre on the 16th of August and my oldest sis is supposed to have the week off from her work. Maybe we can get together on Friday. I watched The Other Boleyn Girl today .. I thought it was pretty good, I am glad I didn't pay to see it at the movie but I didn't feel it was a complete waste of time.

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(07/23/08 09:47)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

I have been wanting to see Mama Mia too...we have just gotten to busy with stuff

Saundra Kane

TheNunns

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(07/26/08 09:02)

Kentucky Woman

Have you seen Mamma Mia yet Saundra? .. I laughed out loud thru most of it. I'm so impressed with Meryl Streep yet again she's amazing !

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(07/27/08 05:01)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

no maybe this week..I am looking forward to it

Saundra Kane

TheNunns

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(07/31/08 03:33)

Kentucky Woman

Yesterday I woke up mad .. have you ever done that. I'm rarely out of sorts but when I am "watch it world" .. I was sitting trying to figure out the why's of it all while having coffee and I just got worse and worse. Finally the dogs put me over the edge and I packed an overnighter my laptop and camera and took off. First I stopped at my youngest sisters and returned some things she'd left out here and told her I was off on a walkabout, just to let someone know. I disliked my hair .. so I did a walk in at the J C Penney Salon and they took me right in and didn't do exactly what I wanted but not bad for a cut with a girl that didn't know me .. I didn't want to put a bag over my head let's put it that way. Then I decided I'd go to the theater and catch "The Dark Knight" for a matinee .. almost to the exit I decided I was starving so I'd go to the next exit and catch the later matinee after eating lunch. Well, I had to pass Books a Million .. I decided I'd been wanting THE LAST ORACLE and if I decided to get a motel room after the movie that'd be a great read. Three hours later .. a 20 oz cafe' au lait and a coffee cake and over 150.00 in books .. I FELT SO MUCH BETTER. *laugh'n* .. I can't believe I did that .. but YEP I did. Besides the refreshments .. James Rollins' THE LAST ORACLE and THE JUDAS STRAIN, Michael Scott's, THE ALCHEMYST and THE MAGICIAN, A Book on Newfoundlands, A book on Springer Spainiels, The Holistic Dog Book, Wicca for Beginners, Llewellyn's 2009 Magical Almanac, Herb Magic for Beginners and a cookbook. Oh, and a couple of crosswords books for SteveO. I then went to Red Lobster and had a glass of Yellowtail Chardonney and pasta w/ lobster and shrimp and fresh asparagus. Shopped at Kohl's and checked out Best Buy and a few other places .. called SteveO who'd gotten home and he was so understanding about my need to get away and chuck it all I decided I'd rather come home and relax .. *laugh'n* .. what a Gaye Day huh?

Tomorrow Tennessee is having their bi-annual no sales tax shopping weekend. (I think it's biannual anyway) so my niece and sister and I are going shopping over in Clarksville for Aly's school stuff and I'll pick up my great nephews some school things also. They were already having some great sales yesterday I noticed and things will be even better throughout the weekend. Maybe I'll find the Wii I've decided I may get .. *laugh'n* .. I cannot make a decision about that.

PS .. I just figured out this afternoon that a year yesterday SteveO was so mad at me he couldn't sit still ... I brought home an 80 pound underweight black dog that he told me we couldn't care for .. Sadie Nunn was rescued and brought to Witty Lane .. and it's been a chuckle a minute (well almost) since.

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

saundrakane

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(08/01/08 06:59)

The Boss Lady of the BS Board

that is so cool that you did that..I have often wanted to get away from it all but never acted on the impulse. But once when I was having a really bad day I confided to my Mom who told me that she often felt like going off and getting a hotel room by herself and getting a way from it all

Saundra Kane

TheNunns

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(08/03/08 11:31)

Kentucky Woman

I think just knowing you can is good .. but I have done it and I often take off with girlfriends for a week away when Steve can't get away from work .. I always come home ready to unpack and never leave again so I do think it's good for you and sometimes a relationship.

Some people are like "slinkies ". They're not really good for anything; but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

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