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DH has gone golfing (6:30 am tee time). No way I would play this early, but he is happy to get up for it. I hope he does okay as he is still suffering from sciatica though it has been improving.

Yesterday I didn't accomplish much other than planting the flowers I bought and starting my packing. I have a few bulky items so I hope they fit in the suitcase (current converter, steamer and at least one pair of wedge shoes, maybe 2). DSD who is arriving 2 days after us sent a picture of the clothes she laid out to pack. Much better at color coordinating everything than me.

I did pick a bunch of hydrangeas yesterday and have them in vases all over the place.

Not sure what we will do today other than continuing the pre-packing like getting medications counted out. Maybe a little beach time? That's a bit difficult for me right now as I have a skin condition which causes blisters on my feet and when it is active I have to work hard to make sure they don't get infected. Getting sand in them is not good. Wouldn't you know it would flare up right before I leave for Europe?

Time for a Justice walk soon! Have a monstrous Monday!

Greetings all

It's another sunny mild day here. In the 60's outside. If anyone wants a summer trip without sticky heat or mosquitoes, come here. United Airlines has a flight direct from Denver to my back yard. Summer here is so fine.

So I did my walking and rediscovered old Laura Nyro music which was the sound track of my college years. After that I stopped at the hippie grocery and bought a quiche. No pot pies. Old people discount day. Skipped the studio as I will be there tomorrow.

Peps did you get to see the horses at the riding academy? Bet they are awesome. How interesting that Patton helped the school survive. Can you get over the counter codeine there? I would...

DD the sweet peas do not have blooms yet so no fragrance. I can't wait. The roses have a little. Hope your travels go well and aunt does ok.

Yep Liz take charge of deck arrangement. If you have the spacial ability go for it. My DH also has none so those of us that have it must take charge. And get more hydrangeas.

CC are you getting ready to travel?

Interesting about the trizepidide doses. Hope you all find sweet spot. Interesting how we expect a body reset when we weigh each morning yet somehow our bodies did not get the memo.

Yeah I would not plan on Egypt anytime soon. Med cruise? Maybe.

Diane S

Sounds tasty!

Good luck on your travels tomorrow. Those early mornings on flight days are a bear.

I would be hesitant to go to Egypt right now too. Even for the countries we are visiting (Spain, Poland, England) we have been warned to not wear anything that screams USA.

The picture of your deck on Facebook looked very inviting. DH should probably just trust that you got this LOL. DH is the spatial person in our family. All my instincts tell me it won't work, but I need to remind myself that he is almost always right when it comes to these matters.

CC, thanks for the reminder about the lifetime pass for National Parks. We don't have immediate plans to visit any, but I'm hoping. It might be worth buying a pass now, as the prices could go up. In fact, I think they did not too long ago.

Yeah to wearing new summer dresses at last Paula!

Diane even though they're still small, are your sweet peas giving off fragrance yet? What about all those roses? One of my great aunts had a rose bush by the corner of her farmhouse and all these years later I remember that heavenly fragrance.

I can't wait too see the Lipizzaner pictures Peps! It's a marvelous trip, but this feels like the highlight. I love that you found an Orchestra on your walk. These moments of delightful serendipity, I think that's my favorite part of travel.

Speaking of travel, we see that Egypt was added to the travel ban. This gives us a big pause when thinking about traveling this fall. We would be entering and leaving through a connecting flight in Europe, but still, with an American passport. And then the escalating situation in Iran... October may not be the time to go.

Another hot day on tap. It was incredibly humid yesterday, but still tolerable in the shade. It was better in the evening, and I even weeded a flower bed. Right now it is warm and breezy on the porch, and I'm quite comfortable.

Off to Massachusetts tomorrow at the crack of dawn. I hope this retired lady can get up at 4:30 am!