[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42351

Hi Barbara,
It is really hot here also. I do not think that we have had a break in the hot weather in two weeks. I hope that we get one soon. It has just been so hot. It got almost to 100 here today and that is just too hot.
That will be kind of a mixed day for Buddy. It will be nice to see his buddies but sad to think of what happened that day. It will be hard for him to make a speech but I am sure that he will give a really good one. It is nice that his family can be with him. I cannot imagine what he went thru that day. We really do need to honor our soldiers and do more for them then what we do. That would be good if he golfs a few times while he is there. Maybe they will do some other fun things while they are there.
What a mess with the tiles. I cannot imagine how you cannot walk on a floor for that long. They should have made sure that they had all that they needed before they started the job. That was not the smartest thing for them to do. I can see why you were so upset. I would have been like you and ranted and raved for a long time.
We had such good times back then. Remember all the birthday parties that we had. The cakes that Debbie would post and all of us being there sitting on the bench and Gail was swinging her legs because she was short. The drinks that we would have and all the fun. Those were the best imaginary parties that I have ever been to. I hope that Debbie is doing well also. She is really missed on the board. We had some good times that is for sure. Adele would have fun also and so would Dianne. Kind of miss Pablo. lol He was a good cabana boy. He was so attentive to all of us.
Well that is about all from here. Have a great night.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42288

Hi Gail,
I did not realize that the claussen factory was in Illinois. The soy company is there also. Now I would love to go to the factory for the claussen pickles and see if you can pick some up there. We really love them.
That was strange that they closed down the buffet. You would not think they would do that. Well at least you had a nice day anyway. How nice that Greg bbq and you guys spent the day together. You had a nice day after you got home and did something else. I guess this was the year that plans got changed. It was nice that one of the kids came over and had dinner with their dad. I was glad of that.
Yes I remember the cabana boy and laying on the beach with our drinks with umbrellas. Debbie was so much fun. I do not remember how we got started on the pole dancing and flying in Debbie’s jet. It is so hot right now I do not know that any of us would want to lay on the beach for any amount of time it is so hot. I guess if the cabana boy used those big fans and fanned us it would not be as bad. We all need a vacation.lol
We had a good day with Aliza. She was in such a good mood and she laughed and giggled. We got in the floor and played with her and she liked that. She does not like it if you leave the room and do not take her with you. She may be a little spoiled. They got her a jack in the box but instead of Jack it has minnie mouse in it. She really likes that. When it popped up she would just laugh. She is so cute.
I hope that Greg’s MRI went well today. I do not like to go into that machine if it is closed in. If it is open on both ends that is not as bad. It is not good but not as bad. I hope that they found out what was going on with his back. That is painful if it is pressing on a nerve. It must be one of the disc. Seeing that is about all that it could be. They are supposed to have a new surgery for back problems it is laser. I do not know anyone that has had it so not brave enough to have it done. If they can take care of it with therapy then I am all for it.
That was good news that the trip was cancelled. it will be nice to take care of it on a conference call. It is too hot to travel right now anyway. Even on the plane it will be uncomfortable. I do not know why I am saying that I do not fly.
The kids will have so much fun at the Dells. It is a shame that you and Greg cannot go along. Work always comes first.
Well that is about all from here have a good night.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42286

Hi Barbara,
It sounds like you had a wonderful day with the boys and their wives. How nice that your dil made Mexican for you one night.How much longer are they staying?Hope that they can stay a few more days. That was nice that the boys got to get together and have a nice talk. It is fun to listen to the kids talk about things that they did when they were younger. Some of the things that they did not think that we knew and we did. We do not tell them though it is fun to listen to how they got away with it. Then there are somethings we wish we did not find out about.
It is hard to get in and out of some of these trucks. You did a good job getting in there. I bet that you surprised them when you just climbed in. You just learn how to improvise when you have to. It is fun to go on the base and look around. They have a px and that I would like to go into. They say that the food is a lot cheaper in there then what we pay. That is how it should be though. They do not make that much and they deserve to get some perks. They do risk their lives for us. That is so sweet that he worried about you. You have really good sons.
Poor Sarah being pregnant during the hottest months of the year. Of course this summer has been hotter then last summer. Well at least here it is. It is going to be so exciting when the baby comes. Your heart will just melt when you see him. That is a cute name. How nice that she named him after your son. It makes it easier if the middle name is the same as the dad’s and then they do not have to do the junior thing. That can get so confusing.
My stomach is doing better. It just happens off and on and then for awhile it will stop and then it starts up again.I am just hoping that they do not have to open the ducts again or put the stents in again.
Well that is about all from here. Have a good night.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42237

Thank -you Sue for the update on Mary Beth Rowe. It will be good to see her back on the air.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42235

Hi Christine,
Everyone will stay on the prayer list until you say that everything is okay for them. We will all pray for everyone. So do not worry about that. I am glad that your dad had a good day while your brother and his family were there from Washington.
Your cat is so cute. I loved the picture of him peeking around the curtain. Cats do some really cute things. Dogs do to though. Mine are outside dogs so they do not do as many cute things as a dog that is inside.
Have a good night
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42233

Hi Adele,
I cannot believe that JJ is just getting out of school. Our kids have been out since May 24th I think. It was right in there. They have to for a lot longer then our kids. Ours will go back in August though and that may be a lot earlier then your grands go back. It is nice when they are out for the summer. Have a good time at lunch with him.
I wish that I had come up with the prayer warriors name but someone else did. I cannot remember who it was but it was not me I just stole it from them. That is what we are though. We pray for everyone.
How nice that the owner is coming back with the guy that put the tile in. Hopefully they will get it right this time and not have to take it all out again. That kid sounds like he needed a supervisor there with him to start with. It is just a shame that it happened after you waited so long to have it installed. They should have done a better job.
It is nice that the mass was said for your dad. Like you said maybe you can all make it for the next mass that is said for him. It sure did make them all think of him and all probably said a prayer for him. That is what is important. Everyone who was at church that day said a prayer also.
It is nice that everyone like the chocolate chip cookies. You always make enough for everyone to take some home with them. You must make a lot of cookies. I imagine that Aizen ate a lot of them. He will not have to ask for Nona’s cookies for a couple of days. That was nice that you saved one for Gary. Bobby is a good cook. You are lucky that he likes to cook and will do it for everyone. I am glad that Johnny and Gary had a nice day and that everyone came by. It sounds like a really nice day for all.
Not much going on here. I have to go to babysit Aliza tomorrow. So it will be a long day especially if she is cutting teeth. We will survive though. Ron is going with me so that will be nice. I do not like driving in St. Louis. The high way is too busy for me.
Well that is about all from here. Have a good night.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #42170

Hi All,
I have to agree with Adele, Gail did a good job with the Happy Father’s day wishes. I wish the same for all the husbands and fathers. I hope that everyone had a great day.
Well we had an interesting week-end. First we decided to go out to dinner Saturday because it would not be too crowded. So we go in the restaurant and the air is broken and it is so hot in there we could not stay there and eat. So we just got our order to go. Ended up eating at home which is not want Ron wanted to do but it was just too hot to eat in there. So then today my daughter had to move so they have a mess at their house so I ended up cooking here. So Ron ends up helping me because I am trying to make a decent meal for everyone. Well after we get done eating they stay for a little while and then leave without helping with the clean up. So it was interesting to say the least. Ron did not have to help me clean things up though. So his father’s day week-end did not work out like he wanted at all. So I guess there is always next year.lol
Hi Christine, We are glad to pray for Scot and for your dad. We are a good bunch of prayer warriors. Thanks for the prayers that you say for all of us also.
Hi Dianne, After all you went thru when they redid the apartments where you live you understand all about the mess they make. That was terrible. You could have come to anyone of our houses for bbq. You would be welcome. It is a shame that we do not all live closer.Can you imagine the good time that we would have. Your apartment will look so cute after you get it all decorated. You will feel like you are on a tropical island. Where is the cabana boy?
Hi Adele, the kitchen looks really nice. It is a shame that they messed up the back splash. I so not blame Gary for telling the supervisor that the guy was on the phone all the time. He was supposed to be taking care of your kitchen and doing a good job. Instead he made a mess. Hope that they do it right when they come back. You were lucky that you did not use the stove. That guy must have been an idiot. I can just see Aizen when he eats the cookies. He will be smiling and saying yum. That is just so cute. Sounds like you are going to have a nice day. Will Heather be coming over? I guess that all of the grands will be there.
Hi Gail, I like the plaque that you found. That is really cute. The saying on that says it all. Hope things are a little better there now. I know that you miss Rocky and will for a long time. Did you hear from Brent today? I hope that you get to see him this summer. It would be really nice if you did. Did Jenny and her family come over today for FD? I agree it is nice when the guys bbq and all we have to do is make the sides and stay in out of the heat.lol I bet if Piper was there she put on a good show. She is so cute.
Hi Barbara, I hope that you all had a great day today. I know it had to be nice to have all of the boys home to help celebrate. That does not happen often I am sure with the oldest living so far away.Just sit back and enjoy yourself and let the boys take care of everything today.
Well that is about all from here. I hope that all of you have a good night.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #41981

Hi Adele,
This would happen on a day that they are supposed to put in your back splash. I hope that they made if over there and it is in and your counter work is not complete. It anything was going to happen it would happen when they are supposed to come to your house. They need a keeper.
I have never heard that they are booked up for saying a mass. I thought they would say them for more then one person at a time. That is how they do it here. I guess it is how you request it. Do all of you go to Mass together that day? That is really nice if you do. It was not your fault that you could not get the date that you wanted. They need to be upset with the priest.lol
You would think that I am pregnant. I am craving pickles. Ron and got me some and I am eating my third one tonight. They are the claussin pickles and they are so good. We have not had them in awhile and they just sounded so good. So now we will probably have to go and get some more. They have them on sale at the store. Ron will not be able to get near me with the garlic breathe that I have from the pickles.
Your plans for Father’s day sound really good also. Ron and I are going out tomorrow and that way we will not have to fight the crowds. On Father’s day it is so hard to get a table. Since it is just the two of us it will not be bad. Sunday we will still go over to our daughters.
I feel so bad for Gail losing Rocky today. That is going to be really hard on her for awhile.
well that is about all from here have a good night.
Colleen

[Colleen]

in reply to: June-The Official Start of Summer #41979

Hi Gail,
I am so sorry to hear about Rocky. The poor little guy. The house will seem empty without him there. Well at least he will be running and playing with all the other dogs that we have all lost lately. He may like running with Biskit and with Lucky. He will get to see the other two dogs that you had sorry cannot remember their names. He will be running and playing with the others.
That is bad that it it hurting Gregs foot and leg also. I hope that they set him up for the shots right away. They do help and he will feel a lot better. That is not good when the foot goes numb. The cortisone will make the sugar spiked but it only will last for three days with the shot. The pills are worse you have to take them longer. I cannot remember how it worked. But it went high and then it came back down. So if it goes up do not be alarmed. It will come back down.
She is not struggling with this birthday as much as she did her 30th. I think that she has the baby and does not think about it as much. She has too many other things on her mind. She is a mess. She will learn that it will not be long and Owen will think that she is really old and she will remember telling me that. He will think that until he gets out of high school and then she will not be that old for awhile. Then it starts again.lol At least that is how it went with her when she was younger.
You will like the khaki set. I really like mine. I have not watched the morning show yet have it on the dvr. I will watch it after I get off here. The Chics night in show was better this time around. They did not keep showing things over and over again. That was nice but they did show a lot of things that they have shown before. I guess they need some new designs to show on Wednesday’s.
Well that is about all from here. I am so sorry about Rocky.
Colleen

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