How's you week going? - July 25, 2022

[ProudTVJunkie]

Hi All,

I'm trying to wrap my head around over half the summer being over. It feels like it's just begun!

I'm hoping this heatwave is beginning to break. It's only 88 degrees so far today. I'll be thrilled if we can get back to it regularly being in the 80s instead of the 90s and above.

Well, yesterday was the party in honor of my Dad. I think all went well. There was a good turnout, good food, and drink, and several people got up to share their stories and memories. The most surprising was my daughter, who hadn't planned to but then took the mic to talk about her grandfather. Thankfully, we got it on video.

But now I have to catch up on all the things that fell to the wayside while I was party planning. I have work that I need to catch up on, and between the party and the intense heat, I haven't done any yard work. The lawn is pretty much dead from the heat (at least I don't have to mow it), but the plants continue to grow, especially the damn ivy! Much to my dismay, it seems that nothing will kill it, so I have to get back out there and continue to rip it out.

Wish me luck, and don't forget to check in and let us know how your week is going.

[larryholmes]

Thankfully all went well for your father's service. Good luck getting back on track with your usual tasks.

[tycho657]

Glad you had a nice tribute to your Dad.
We are having a cool week. It is in the 90's all week with lots of clouds and rain hopefully.
I head to San Francisco on Thursday for a week.I am taking a jacket and jeans as it will be in the 60's during the day and 50's at night.It should be a nice summer break. Seafood from Fishermen warf, sourdough bread and a visit to the Ghirardelli chocolate factory are on my list. I will take a day to ride the cable car around as it stops on the corner of my condo.

[ProudTVJunkie]

Well, this has been a heck of a week. My aunt passed away on Monday. I knew she had been sick, but I didn't know it was that serious. The funeral is on Friday, and I'm guessing I'll be seeing much of the family I just saw at my Dad's memorial. I wish we had some happier occasions to get together!

At least it's not quite as hot as it had been. It's 87 today with only about 40% humidity, and that is so much more pleasant. If I get the rest of my work and errands done today, perhaps I'll even get some yard work done.

[DrvrTrnr]

Christine, you have had more than your share of heartache lately. I really hope you can take an afternoon to do something for yourself, even if it's just taking a nap. We're thinking of you.

[ibmjas]

Here's how it's going in Evansville, IN. Someone parked their camper on a sandbar in the middle of the Ohio River. We've had a lot of rain lately so it may be floating away soon!

[tycho657]

OK enough of family dying. I was able to play tape today for a friend who was retired military. They also did the 9 gun salute. We did contact the police dept in case someone called about gunfire. Hopefully they heard taps after and realized what was going on. He did 3 tours in Vietnam in a helicopter. He had a bronze star, and many more awards and recognition. He and his wife , also retired military, will be buried in Arlinton National after she passes. I think she will go fast. They were always together and I don't think she will go on for long without him.

[tycho657]

Jul 27, 2022 18:37:55 GMT -5 ibmjas said:

Here's how it's going in Evansville, IN. Someone parked their camper on a sandbar in the middle of the Ohio River. We've had a lot of rain lately so it may be floating away soon!


They need to build a pipeline to send the water from the east out west. We are running dry...

[marschg]

Came back from Europe on my flight they had the first 3 episode of Castle, that was such a treat

[ibmjas]

Camper watch - The camper is taking on water as the river rises. It should float away then sink before too long.  Apparently it was a federal crime to put the camper there. That's a barge in the background. The Ohio is a busy waterway and having junk in the path of boats or barges is not a good thing.

[ProudTVJunkie]

Well, I'm ready for this week to be over. This morning was my Aunt's funeral (father's side). On the way home, I got a phone call that my Aunt (mother's side) fell and badly broke her hip and is in surgery.

At least yesterday was a better day. I took my 5-year-old niece, my daughter, and my Mom to see the Minions movie. It was fun, and we all had a good time.

Now, I think I need to go break out the weed whacker. My lawn may be dead, but the weeds just keep growing!

[DrvrTrnr]

ibmjas, it seems some people have more "cents" than "sense," lol.