Thursday - JUNE 1st!!!!!!! My goodness, how in the world has 5 months gone by so quickly? Amazing. Seems just like the other day we had frigid cold temps, snow and just plain miserable weather! Now here we are all warm or hot, dry and in the middle of the year! Time flies!!!!!
Will take a moment to wish all those with a birthday this month a very happy anniversary of your birth! Another year to enjoy.
This month is the anniversary of my starting this little blog in 2015. I started with my first post on June 11th. It is amazing how this is still going after 8 years! I started it as a diversion for myself and a few friends I had met online. Look what has happened! I have made so many wonderful friends here - and I do mean friends. You have met each other. I find that so neat that we can all have such bonds with one another when we have only met online.
There are so many caring and wonderful people here. We worry about each other, we pray for each other, and we truly care and love one another. We have been with each other through the best and the worst of times and have made a difference to each other. That is a pretty terrific thing.
What have you all got planned for June? I have no specific plans - except to just keep the garden going and hopefully attend a few farm markets until my produce starts. I am so craving FRESH produce. Sure I buy stuff at the grocery that is called 'fresh' - but it aint the same!!!!!!!!
We have sure started the month hot! Going to stay that way for a while and it is pretty darn dry right now. Doesn't look like rain for a good many more days either. Will do what needs to be done. I have been collecting the water from the faucet, as I let it heat up for dishes or bath. That will help with watering.
Yesterday I did get the very last thing planted! I had 4 cuke plants started from seed, that got put into pots yesterday. I am officially done with garden planting.
I pray you all have a very healthy and safe month. Those who are having any surgeries, treatments, or health concerns - prayers for healing. I hope your gardens take off and do well.
Stay cool and cozy and enjoy this new month to the fullest.
Have a blessed month my friends.
Thank you so much for being here!!!!!!
Spring is busy, isn't it, Cheryl? I have to remind myself of that. June usually means that we can sit back, take a breath & watch the garden grow. It is also a busy month for lawn maintenance as June is a high growth month. Chuckwagon racing season started yesterday & there will be 2 shows close to home. Friends are involved in the sport which ups the attraction. There's a music festival I'm interested in attending as my friends' daughter is playing with her band. There are still bedding plants to be transplanted; hopefully that will get done this week. And the garden is growing. I watered for an hour the other day & sure enough, it rained that evening!
ReplyDeleteThey say here - go wash the car and it will rain!!!
DeleteI hope things are kind of laid back and QUIET! Just my kind of life.
Sounds like you have some fun things lined up! Hope you get to enjoy them all.
The weather has certainly been hot! My oldest daughter was born on June 5 and I think this is the first time in 51 years that the temperature has not dropped. Pool parties were kind of a bust, lots of shivering, blue kids! ha!
ReplyDeleteThe Farmer has had trouble getting his carrot seeds to germinate. We planted several rows of green beans yesterday. Plenty (I hope) for canning and then we'll do a second planting. Everything else is in the ground and he has been watering so the plants don't suffer. We have four broccolis just about ready to harvest. I looked at Pinterest to find out how to freeze the surplus.
Happy blogiversary! I am very happy you decided to start a blog!
It is hot! Happy birthday to your daughter.
DeleteIt is taking a lot of watering for sure. Yum on the fresh broccoli. One of my favorites. It has been a few years since I have grown any.
Thanks! I am glad I started it too!!!
Happy June! May certainly flew buy! June begins canning season for me. Strawberries are already at the market in SW Michigan, and I'll be running over there on Friday with my canning buddy. We'll get quarts for making jam (a batch for me, one for a charitable event I co-host, and my daughter will come and we'll make a batch for her, too), strawberry salsa (for my canning buddy), and I want to make a batch of strawberry lemonade concentrate and one of strawberry vinaigrette, which I'll split with both. Continuing to keep my planters well-watered during this dry spell. We got about 5 minutes of sprinkles yesterday -- not enough to do much of anything.
ReplyDeleteYour sprinkles match what I had yesterday.
DeleteSounds like you are ready to get the busy on!!!!! All that sounds so yummy.
Yes, May flew by. I bet June does as well.
I'm so glad you started this blog. You bring positivity to the internet and I thank you for it. Happy June! Lynn Ewing
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynn! There is enough bad stuff out there - we all need a little sunshine. So happy for all you gals to be here.
DeleteThe first four months of this year dragged for me, with the horrid cold and snowy weather, but May flashed by! I suspect June is going to do the same.
ReplyDeleteMy goals for June is to have the indoor construction finished, a bit of landscaping completed in the back yard, and fingers crossed have the house listed for sale. I've got big plans, hopefully they all come to fruition.
Meanwhile I'll keep enjoying the sunshine (and the rain too).
You had more cold and snow than we did - I don't blame you for being glad it was over.
DeleteI bet June flies by as well. The sunshine is just splendid! Send us a little rain - will ya?
I'm very glad you started this blog. A nice place to come to and share our day to day lives.
ReplyDeleteWe have been cleaning up the yard and getting everything ready so we can leave and the irrigation will water while we are gone. The garden is in, we have flowers on the tomato plants and on the zucchini. I have harvested some lettuces already.
Have a blessed day!
Thanks Laurie. You were one of the very first - first or second here! We have made this journey together!
DeleteGosh, you have blooms already??
Need to talk, didn't know you were going away! Having irrigation will be wonderful. Hope you have someone to get your goodies if gone too long.
Have a blessed one to my fiend.
I have planted my vegetable garden yet but as long as it's in by the 15th I'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteI want to add my thanks too for you writing this blog. It adds to my day to stop in read your post and the comments.
~margaret
Good morning Cheryl. Happy June. My June goals are to finish unpacking and get the place sorted. I need to change out the 20 year old carpeting and items like that, so will start getting estimates. The end of June is really hot so hope to spend as much time as possible now outdoors;). Hilogene in Az.
ReplyDeleteYou got this!!! Unpacking and new decorating - it will be great. So happy for you.
DeleteHilogene - I don't know what part of the valley you are in but I used AAA Flooring in Phoenix and was extremely happy with the quality and price.
DeleteAmy in Phx.
Amy, thank you! I am in Phoenix so will look them up. Hilogene in Az.
DeleteHappy Anniversary on your blog. I can't remember how many years I've been reading but it's been at least 5 or 6. You have created a nice space here. Next Friday the big guy has cataract surgery and then again at the end of the month. Prayers for him are appreciated. The garden is in and we've already been eating all of the delicious lettuce varieties. I hope it's a safe and happy month for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThanks. So happy you found your way here.
DeletePrayers for 'big guy'. He will be so amazed at how different things look! I know I was.
I get tickled every time you write about him - all of Glen's friends called him 'big guy'. Just makes me smile!
Happy June! We have a few more days at the lake and then home and to get some work done. Our 45th Anniversary is the 11th we can celebrate with you!
ReplyDeleteOh enjoy your remaining days at the lake!!!
DeleteYAY - we will celebrate together!!!!
45 years - that is wonderful!
Thank you so much for your blog! I look forward to each.post and the comments. I'm with you, can't believe its already June. The husband is the gardener. We both like preserving it and he even cooks some. However, it has been challenging this year with later freezes, varmints, etc. We are eating lettuce,bok choy, radishes and onions now. And, yes, it tastes so different than what you buy at the store! Wishing everyone a blessed and safe June!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are here! Thank you
DeleteIt was cold longer, wet and yep them darned old varmints! Glad you have started getting yield!
Hi Cheryl! Happy Anniversary on your blog! That's great! : ) Your blog is a very special place for sweet people, the way blogging should be. What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteWe're back from hubs cataract surgery and thank the good Lord all went well and you are so correct, even last night.."I can see the guide on the television now, we were watching 'Halls of Montezuma' and he was exclaiming how clear everything was and so colorful! He said the surgery wasn't half bad after the nurse helped him in the car, he was a little doped up with Valium on the way home and said something pretty funny as I drove. His follow up this morning was a very good report and so thank God, thank God. A pleasant experience in the waiting room, everyone waiting around for friends and relatives quietly, one lady who I think was a patient of some kind decided she would lay on one of the couches with an afghan over her and read! It was a huge waiting room with room to spare so no biggy and I was glad to see her make herself at home! lol
I picked three cucuzza squash from our garden, so now I have three, that will make a nice pot of cucuzza squash I make Italian style in a tomato based gravy over pasta. And yes, ma'am it is hot outside!
Our washer is out and the new one is being delivered the tenth. Yikes. We had a five year warranty we purchased on the last one that lasted not even two years and they just gave us the money to buy another one so that worked! But I will have to wait... So washing things by hand is a whole new ballgame. It's a good thing I had some extras in the bath towel department.
Your blog is a blessing to many of us Cheryl. Such a sweet place. ~Amelia
YAY on the surgery. It is absolutely amazing at the difference in colors and clearness! So happy he had a good experience. Next one will be a breeze. The staff at my clinic was wonderful as well.
DeleteSquash being picked - you lucky duck!
Sorry about the washer. Nothing lasts like it used to. Pretty sad really. Washing by hand is not a lot of fun - been there and done that!
Thank you so much. I love all you gals so much.
So glad the surgery went well! And yes, washing clothes and such by hand is a BIG job. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Delete--Elise
Yes, can you believe these washers? I think three years is the longest I've been able to keep one running since they changed to computer panels. The five year warranty is very worth it because of the problem.
DeleteYou're a gem Cheryl! Love you to pieces!
Thank you Elise! I've gotten to the point where I'm starting to just immediately rinse things out if a smaller item, and hang to dry and then put them in the dryer when I get enough. This morning I did tackle my favorite robe and popped it in the dryer with two tops and a few favorite most comfortable cotton undies.
DeleteGlad your hubs surgery went well.
DeleteThank you Heather, I appreciate that. : )
DeleteHappy Blog anniversary!!!! My garden is in but hasn't produced anything yet. I don't grow lettuces . Everything looks good and I am having to water a lot but it's okay. Having a few problems with squirrels uprooting my flowers in the flower beds but other than running them off what can I do?
ReplyDeleteWe really need rain, the dust and field dirt blowing in the wind have set my allergies off.
I would rather have the heat and dust than cold wet weather any day!!!
JC
Thank you!
DeleteNothing produced here either - of course it has only been in a week!! LOL
Hope you get a fantastic garden. I don't like cold weather either. Here's hoping we all have a great garden!!
Super busy today at my house. The aunts and uncle (from Phoenix) haven't yet seen our place; since they'll be in town today to help BIL with his place, we want to get some things pulled together here. We've arranged dinner at our house on Saturday night, when we'll have a family birthday dinner for Hubs (his birthday is the 5th and he'll be 63). One year ago we were still staying with our son, waiting to be able to move in. WOW.
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary, Cheryl! I'm just so grateful you're here. Lots of love... Elise
Oh that will be fun for all to come to dinner and see your place. They will love it! Hmmm - how is getting a bunch of help and you didn't? Just curious! You guys are just young-ins!
DeleteThanks. Love being here with you all.
Happy Birthday to your hubs!
DeleteDonna, he says, "Thank you!"
DeleteThe first thing that came to mind, Cheryl, when you wondered about BIL having family coming to help him when we didn't... well, we were fully capable of doing it ourselves. The aunts and uncle are in their 70s and have various health issues. I wouldn't have dreamed of asking for their help, let alone expected them to sleep on the floor. I imagine they'll be ready for a home cooked meal in a comfortable space come Saturday evening. ;-)
--Elise
P.S. Yes, BIL does have beds. In those storage units.
DeleteHappy Birthday to your hubs Elise! : ) Ya'll are busy-bees!
DeleteThank you, Amelia! Yes, we have been, and we're tired, but in a GOOD way. :-)
DeleteHappy Blogversary Cheryl. Thank you so much for having a great older and sticking with it. From little things, big things grow. I’m so thankful you are here.
ReplyDeleteJune is a month of hard work for me, the weather is good for lots of outside work and painting.
Amelia, I agree with you about washing machines with computerised panels, they have a very short life span. They would have to have been in the top five things that people asked for when I oversaw our church thrift store. Everyone always had the same story “ oh had an old one for years, got a new one and it’s only lasted three/ four/ five”
I must have heard it hundreds of times.
Louise.
Thank you. I am glad you are here. We have a good group.
DeleteDo not work too hard - make sure you enjoy as well.
Nothing is made like it was in the good old days - including people!!!!!! LOL
I see people on FB asking if anyone has a washer all the time.
As long as they're still being sold, I buy the non-computerized kind of appliances. They just seem to hold up better. --Elise
DeleteOur last washer lasted three years and never did get the clothes clean so we bought a Speed Queen with no electronics and with an agitator. Cost $900, but has been getting the clothes clean for six years and is still going strong.
Delete--Frances in the Trailer Park
When I had to buy a new one - I got one with no agitator. I hate it. I would never make that decision again.
DeleteThanks for the Blog, Cheryl, it's a bright spot online, and we need that. :) Happy Anniversary to Frugal Corner!
ReplyDeleteWhat I have of a veggie garden is in now - beans, squash, a tomato. In pots, because of watering. Hope the varmits will leave things alone, but last year they got most everything :( Squirrels, chipmunks, bears, deer, bunnies... sigh. I remind myserlf, "Everybody has to eat".
I've been looking at my expenses and comparing with last year this time - Wow! What a difference, a big bad difference. :( Not just food, but everything. Distressing.
Be well, everyone!
MaryB
Thank you. I hope to make people smile.
DeleteGlad you have your plants in. Hopefully the critters leave them alone! Have you tried human hair (beauty shop) or Irish spring soap? I hear they both help.
Yeah they need to eat but not your food!
Sorry the finances were more. I am still on track thank goodness.
May, sure sprouted wings and flew right by. Hopefully June will be slightly slower.
ReplyDeleteToday I entered budget numbers for last month and I am happy to report we did very well. Keeping my fingers crossed that June is just as good.
God bless.
That is the truth! Just flew by.
DeleteGlad to hear you had good budget news. Poor Mary didn't fair so well. Fingers crossed for June!!!
Cheryl, I am so glad you started this blog. It and your lovely readers got me through the pandemic, as that's when I discovered it. I read from the beginning and straight through...WONDERFUL ! Thank you all. Cindy/WV
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found your way here. Glad that we all helped in some way. Thank you for being here.
DeleteHappy Blogiversary! I love the positivity that seeps from all of your blog posts. Wishing you many more successful years! And thank you for the birthday wishes, I'm a June gal!
ReplyDeleteHi Bobi! Thank you so much. I hope I can continue for a few more years - don't know if I will have stuff to talk about!! LOL
DeleteHave a wonderful birthday month!
Every year, time goes by faster. I used to wonder when I was 40 at my 90+ neighbor commenting on Christmas or whatever having just happened. Now I know. Happy Blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteI used to think the same way - mom always said the years went faster as you got older. Now I understand!
DeleteThank you!
Happy Blogiversary, Cheryl. I love our little blogging community here. Lots of camaraderie, which is good for the soul!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You and I have both been fortunate to have some great friends on our blogs. It sure is good for the soul. It has gotten me through some tough spots!
DeleteHappy Blogiversary, Cheryl. It's hard to believe that it is June already, Yesterday we hit the ground running starting off the month working in the garden. As long as the weather is cool enough in the mornings we will be enjoying our brunch on the deck where we can watch the wildlife. We do have some specific plans for June, like switching out the closet to summer clothes, doing some decluttering and taking it to the rescue mission, finishing up some sewing projects. Cookie
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe cooler mornings are just wonderful. I don't blame you on enjoying it as much as possible.
Sounds like you have big plans. May you accomplish it all. Have a great month!
Happy Blogiversary! Thank you for hosting our little community here.
ReplyDeleteJune plans include taking the car in on Tuesday for the annual state safety inspection and a new battery. The battery is getting old, and I don't want to take any chances. I go to the dentist at the end of the month.
Temps near 90F the next couple of days with no chance of rain until at least mid-week, and then only a tiny bit. Will be using city water for the gardens starting today. At least the tomatoes, zukes and peppers like the weather. By the middle of next week our highs will be in the 60s. From one extreme to the other.
--Frances in the Trailer Park
Thank you and thank you for being here!!!!
DeleteCars need maintenance to survive unfortunately. Batteries aren't cheap any more.
Your temps sound like ours - 90 and dry! UGH. Today the humidity is down a bit - I guess that helps!? We will have cooler next week too - but not as cool as you!
Hope you are both feeling well today!
After two days on the increased meds, his BP has come down 40 points, and both days' readings were not so wildly different from each other. He is much better, and I am feeling better because of that.
DeleteBesides the "prescription" to read the book on how to do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on my own, I was also ordered to exercise. I'd not been walking since Husband's crisis. I've been to the trail two days in a row. I also looked into membership at a gym near here. Membership is only $28/mo. through our health insurance plan. (I'm too young for Silver Sneakers.) I think I will sign up in the Fall. Since the Dr. ordered me to exercise, Husband is more on board with me taking time to do that.
Wonderful news all the way around, Frances! Thanks for sharing it! --Elise
DeleteFrances so happy to hear that hubs is doing so much better - that is just a miracle. I am thrilled for you both - my goodness, your mid must be at ease.
DeleteGood idea to exercise. This winter a gym membership might be just the ticket! I love that you are doing these natural things to help. So happy for you both. Thank you for letting us know.
Hi Cheryl and Happy 8th blog year. I have not been reading quite that long. I had my knee surgery on Wednesday instead of tomorrow as there was a cancellation. I was in a room with a lady from the next town and wow was she a chatterbox. Made the time go pretty fast. She was in for a new hip and pretty nervously. I came home yesterday. My husband was volunteering at our local country fair this morning, so I'm just going to get up and get dressed. Did not want to try the stairs alone.
ReplyDeleteIt's been hot weather here, so lots of plants and flowers to water. Had the grandkids here at the weekend and two family dogs so have a really cute photo of three dogs in the paddling pool.
Hope you can pick fresh garden food soon.
Glad you knee surgery went well, Heather. Already up and doing!!! Wow! Good for you! --Elise
DeleteThank you!!
DeleteHeather it is amazing how fast people get up and moving from surgery today. So happy it all went well and you are home and done with it!!!!!! YAY!
Be careful not to do too much and make sure you do the therapy!
I bet that is a cute photo of the puppers!!!! Take care of yourself and be CAREFUL!
Just a reminder to AZ shoppers, don't forget the "Friday Frenzy" prices at Safeway today...
ReplyDeleteRagu spaghetti sauce and Barilla pasta, $1 ea. when you buy 4, limit of 4
All, Purex laundry detergent (35-52 oz.) or Snuggle fabric softener (31.5-32 oz.), $2 ea. limit of 2
Fresh blueberries (18 oz.), $3 ea. limit of 2
Ballpark family pack (16 oz.) beef franks or Johnsonville smoked sausage links, $4 ea. limit of 2
Dozen bakery donuts, $5 ea. limit of 2
Deli Rotisserie whole chickens, $6 ea. limit of 1
Frito Lay multipack boxes (18 count), $7 ea. limit of 2
Safeway rewards members also get $5 off with 2 rewards points, $7 off with 5 rewards, and $10 off with 7 rewards.
Today through Sunday at Basha's, ground chuck is $2.97 lb. in value packs, limit of 2. Tomatoes on the vine and iceberg lettuce are both 88 cents lb., and there are digital offers for Shamrock milk (various, 1 gal.) at $1.99 ea. + Country Crock spread margarine (45 oz.) at $3.77 ea. limit of 2. Today only, if you buy 2 bags of Don Francisco's coffee (sale price of $4.99), you get 18 free bakery donuts. Not that you could/should eat 18 donuts. LOL! --Elise
P.S. According to GasBuddy, our gasoline is down to $3.84 gal. today.
You are our resident grocery lady!!!!! Nice of you to help out area readers. Good deals!!!!
DeleteJust glad Hubs went early, as most was near sell out before 9 am!!! Turns out you have to buy 5 of the Ragu or Barilla pasta for the $1 price, and the pasta was down to dregs already, but I can make use of the sauce by adding fresh tomatoes and veggies... with or without meat... for quick. easy meals. Tomorrow is $5 off $25 at Dollar General; I'll stock up on seasonings ($1 ea.) and other stuff to total $25, but today the savings was 57%.
DeleteShout out to any Catholic readers; it's the month of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. I got a great devotional book and promised youngest son to attend Latin Mass with him at a nearby church this month (haven't been to one since I was a child). We raised our sons with exposure to various churches over the years. Both attend non-denominational churches now, but have respect for all Christians. The month of The Sacred Heart doesn't have to be limited to Catholics. Isn't it interesting, though, that June is that month? Which isn't said to offend anyone, btw.
--Elise
When you list the grocery deals, I imagine the K-Mart Blue Light Specials being announced over the loudspeaker LOL!
DeleteI was raised Catholic and remember Latin Mass. Liked it much better than the Vatican II revisions to the liturgy.
--Frances in the Trailer Park
Okay, Frances, you made me laugh. Blue Light Specials!
DeleteNow I'll bring a smile to your face (or a giggle). I was raised Catholic, too. Including Parochial school. But I went to a Baptist college, then met and married my husband at the Evangelical Free Church, where I was a secretary. We've gone to or been members at many denominational churches over the years. I tell folks I'm religiously multi-lingual. --Elise
Happy anniversary on your blog, Cheryl! I so appreciate this community. Today my third oldest daughter is taking me and my two older daughters to get our nails done as our belated Mothers' Day gift. This is only the third time I've ever gotten my nails done so it will be a nice treat and fun with 3 of my daughters. We are supposed to be getting cooler temperatures this week so I can take my outside walk during my lunch break. Although I'm thoroughly enjoying the hot weather, the near 90 degrees is a little warm to exercise outside for me.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I so appreciate you all.
DeleteThat will be such a fun day for your all. I have never had a professional manicure! What a wonderful mother/daughter time for you.
We have cooler coming in the upcoming week as well. It has been hot - I look forward to lower 80's!
Hope you get to resume your walks. Have a fun day!!!!!