Hi Everyone!

[Blueyes]

Have a good trip Diana! We'll be LEAVING Texas tomorrow. Time to go get Kirby I can get him Thursday 19th. We're going to Springfield, Mo. first so we can go to the Bass Pro Shop..fun, fun. Then we're going to St. Louis to do tourist things for a couple of days. When we leave there, we're going to the Mall of America...it's just a couple of hours from Tink's house. It's just so hot, I know it will put a damper on the trip. After we get Kirby we'll come straight home.

Now a little about Jack. He was limping when we got back from Seattle. We took him to the vet, and he had to be sedated for x-rays because he's so big. The xrays showed the bones in his leg had bad changes that looked to have been going on for a long time. The tendon was pulled completely away from the bone. This happened just from him stepping down from the bed Long story a little shorter, he had bone cancer. He could barely walk because of his size. We could have prolonged his life for a little while, but that just seemed cruel when the outcome would be the same.

Mike and I sat in the floor with him at the vets while he went peacefully to sleep

[DianaB]

I'm going to take the computer so we'll see.

I thought that things were going to work out for Glen to leave on Saturday morning but it's not.....so I guess that I am going down with my Mom, Step-dad, and my brother. I promise that I'll TRY not to kill him!!!!!!

[gja1000]

Oh Betsi, I was wondering what happened to Jack. You made the right decision, but oh my goodness, isn't that hard. I have not had to be there when any of our animals have had to be put down, I don't know if I could do it or not. I've been with so many people while they died, but somehow I can't imagine what it would be like to be there with our babies. I just can't even think about it.

I'm so sorry, but so glad you all are getting Kirby right now!

[gja1000]

Diana, have a great trip! I wish I could come to north Texas to see you! I hope everything goes well with your family. I know that it difficult. I have a nephew who can't stay off drugs, or out of jail for that matter!

Have a great time!

[Blueyes]

Diana, I have a brother that does drugs and alcohol. He has completely ruined his life. He had a great job for 25 years and made 6 figures. He has wiped out every cent he saved. I have taken him to rehab twice myself. He is a good-looking, kind hearted man. I want to beat some sense in to him with a baseball bat every time I see him...which isn't often anymore. Try hard not to kill your brother

[DianaB]

Hey, just checking in......we've just eaten and had anniversary cake to celebrate my cousin and his wife's 25th anniversary.......and I think that my aunts are all in the kitchen getting ready to mix up home made ice cream!!! This is definitely NOT the week for trying to diet!!!

Rick and Lynette's house is just beautiful and they have a swimming pool that is just calling my name!! I'm hoping that later this evening that we can go swimming.....we'll just have to see how long everyone sticks around.

Glen's still at home working. He had grain that he had to haul in and get loaded and was still working on it this morning. He'll either get here tonight or sometime tomorrow.

Talk to ya'll later!!! Hugs!!!!

[judy]

It sounds like so much fun Diana! Enjoy that swim! I hope Glen has a safe trip down, and that all have a great visit!

Betsi, I am so sorry about Jack. It is so good that you are getting Kirby right now.
He may help fill that void in your hearts.

I can't wait to see pictures of the little guy! Have fun visiting with Tink too!

[gja1000]

Yay! Our rain gutters are finally up permanently! YAY! Our sil, Bryan, came over today to return some borrowed tools and he went out there and had the permanent screws in place in about 30 minutes. I'm so glad because I was worried about the energy it would take Gary to stand on the ladder and put the screws in with the drill.

Now, we just have to caulk, which won't be too bad, heck, I think I can do that. We also have to install the down spouts, but they just have to be attached to the side of the house, so no big deal.

[Janet]

You're doing great Gayle! Wow....I have some things that need done here if you're interested...lolol

[Lindsey]

Wow, everyone is so busy! I am so sorry about Jack, Betsi

I have been working a lot of overtime and now have over 2 weeks' extra holiday time from all the time I've banked. That will come in handy one of these days lol!

In my spare time I've managed to get all the trim and baseboards on the main floor painted white. Now you can really tell the ceilings aren't totally white, so we're considering maybe painting the ceilings too before the walls. They haven't been painted in 13 years so they may be due for it anyway. I painted the condo in one week with a lot of stress, so this time I just want painting done at least a month before Christmas I'll give myself some extra time!

My parents are coming out this weekend and we're going to all go golfing at the course across from our house on Saturday. Scott and I are also going to a concert Friday night (Black Eyed Peas) and hopefully we'll have some time to check out "Cruise Weekend", where downtown is blocked off and filled with classic cars.

Oh yeah, and I am so proud of myself with my first ever garden of my very own! Last night I noticed we have TONS of cucumbers, a few peas are ready, and I pulled some carrots but they're still pretty small. We've already eaten a couple of strawberries too, and the onions are huge so we can eat those anytime! My few tomatoes are still small and green, and I'm still waiting for my bell peppers to do something! But I think it was a pretty good first crack at gardening this year

[gja1000]

It does sound like you did great at gardening this year! Oh and your bell peppers need some turkey poop compost. I don't know if you can find it up there, but that is what the garden store told me last year and it worked! My bells just wouldn't set on any peppers and after I put the turkey compost around them, they did! Jalapeno peppers are actually easier to grow than bell peppers. We don't eat many jalapeno peppers, we mostly give them away.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

You're doing great Gayle! Wow....I have some things that need done here if you're interested...lolol

In your dreams! LOL!!!!

[Janet]

Well!!! LOL

There are quite a few things around here needing fixed so I guess I ought to be making a list...otherwise they will never get done. Some I need help with.

[judy]

The garden sounds good Linds! My daughter began one this year too, and her stuff is delicious! It is so good to eat from your own garden (or those of relatives, like me).

[DianaB]

Your garden sounds like it's doing very well, Lindsey. There's nothing like eating something that you've grown yourself!!