Monday, Monday (Bah daaah, bah daa daa dah)!
Ladies,
It's up in the 90s here in AR and we are burning up and the humidity is killing us all. My office at work is very air conditioned, so I wear a hoodie to stay warm but then walk outside into the heat and just about die. This time of year sucks for me because I am allergic to the bees and wasp and the pollen and mold and certain plants...My little garden that I have growing in pots on my little porch has made some valiant efforts to produce tomatoes and squash but next year, if we are not moved into a house, I will use large pots...poor little plants are way too close to each and they are not doing well.
Yesterday, I started trying to catch up on the housework because the week that I was gone, DH pretty much let the little apartment go to hell in a hand basket. You wouldn't think an old man like him wouldn't generate too much clutter but the man could be on hoarders. For instance, the clothes hamper he had sitting in the hallway outside the bathroom and his dirty clothes were in the bathroom floor. I swear, I am going to have to come up with some form of punishment to get him to pick up after himself.
Well, I hope you all have a good day and are able to get your MOnday groove on...I am sluggish...really sluggish.
Hello again Jeannie.....I can relate..I don't go out much this time of year. The bees and wasps are abundant around here!! I carry my epi-pen with me at all times!! Allergies are raging too! I guess I would rather have them then SNOW!!!! You be careful and keep your epi-pen close by all the time. 
Men just get lazy as they age...not all but quite a few. They know we will clean up after them so they don't seem to bother!! I hope you come up with a good punishment!!!!
Hope you finish up with all you have planned for today.
More love and hugs to you my dear friend....connie d
Christine and OFF-
I've been lurking this last week hoping to find news about Vickie and Butch. Christine, what Vickie and Butch have taught me is live life to its fullest, take time to enjoy each other no matter how brief the time together such as his trips home between tours on the oil rigs.
Not much to report from Maine today. Rainy and dull. I've got my cabins for sale as I bought a house in Texas. Planning to become a permanent resident in Texas rather than just winters. Lightswitch, I will be like you wearing a hoodie indoors and then peeling off when going outside.
Enough for now. Vickie and Butch you are in my thoughts continually. Vickie, I'm glad you were able to get some rest last night.
As Christine stated, despite our heavy hearts, I hope we have a good day of healthy choices.
Cindi B.
Hello Cindi...we are all checking in throughout the day. All we can do is keep praying and sending love to them.
They have such a strong union it is hard to let go of that.
I like Christine's statement too..."despite our heavy hearts, I hope we have a good day of healthy choices".
Have a good day .....much love and oodles of hugs...connie d
I live you all so much. I am sitting in a little park about a half mile from the hospice house. Carrie and Charlene are with Butch. I just had to get out of that little room for awhile. It is muggy and hot but there's a nice breeze and the cicadas are singing in the live oaks. I could sit here all day (if it wasn't for the darn mosquitoes! ) I will go back in a little while. Carrie is going to take me to get some lunch. Chris is coming after work and will bring me supper. Don't worry about me. I'm as tough as I need to be. As long as my darling is comfortable I can hang in there, be it hours or days. The doctor said his lungs are clear and his heart is strong. It may be another week. Who knows? Damn cancer. I hate it.
Vickie
Dear Vickie.....I just came in from my walk. The temp is up and so is the humidity. There are so many bees and wasps too. I make sure I have my inhaler and epi-pen with me as I walk!! It is funny how I just came in wilted, but the walk was good. As I was walking I was thinking of you...what a surprise huh...like I ever think of you!! Anyway...as I was walking there was such a great breeze. I prayed... God... I wish Vickie could get out and get a little bit of this wonderful breeze. Then I clicked on and here you were posting about being outside at the park feeling the breeze. No one can tell me God wasn't listening!!!
I am so happy your girls are there to bring you meals. I was wondering how you were getting food when you never leave the room!! I should know they wouldn't forget about you!!!
Blessings and love to you and of course Butch and the girls too.
I love the picture that Mike posted of last years Fathers Day. What a wonderful picture. I think you might even want to frame that one. That really is a treasure!!
I have to leave for my appointment soon. Like I said, I go just to be sure she still confirms I am crazy!!!
Have a good rest of the day...much love 
and bunches of hugs 
..... connie d
Good afternoon Ladies!
I actually accomplished several tasks this morning I had been putting off. It always feels good to get caught up. Now I can look forward to getting in the pool w/out that hanging over my head!
Christine, loved the Mamas & Papas...still remember hearing on the radio when Mama Cass died & they were saying she choked on a ham sandwich. I also read John Phillips autobiography about 5 yrs. ago & I really felt I was back in the 60's.
Your wkend sounded heavenly! Jim & I used to do long wkends once my kids graduated & before we got Jazz. Now it is usually the 3 of us. I hope to get back to just the 2 of us soon...your marriage has to take priority. and as everyone has said we need to be aware of how things can change in the blink of an eye!
Vickie, I am SO glad you got some rest & Butch had no problems w/sleeping. I guess the bottom line here is that everything happens in God's time...not ours & we really don't know the 'transitioning' process. I believe he is in this process.
Trish, saw your posts on FB...I think your participation in Relay for Life is wonderful! And good job on the weight loss!
Francine, it really helps to have reminders like you posted about your g'daughter. My Jim & I were talking yesterday about how much our lives have changed in the past 10 years. He was missing his dad on Father's Day, and it is an adjustment when your parents are gone, your kids grown & leading their own lives, your health is not what it was & you just want to hold on to those you love who are still here. I used to dread Jasmyn going home after wkends w/us. I remember worrying about my kids when they went out at night & about my parents as they aged & got sick. Now our circle is so much smaller..
It is also unbearably hot & humid here today & the sunshine is glaring. It saps you, but I really don't want to complain after this awful winter!
Connie, you really are the heart of the group...your love & concern for all of us just shines thru your posts! Remember to take care of YOU!
I am going to sign off for now, but will be checking in like everyone else.
Have a great day!
Kathy
Hello Kathy....thanks again...you are always so sweet to me!! I love you my dear friend!! I am taking care of me. I really am.
I am glad you and Jim had a nice talk yesterday. Our lives change daily sometimes depending on what is happening. It can be in a blink of and eye and anyone of us can be gone.
I treasure this OFF Family with all my heart. I thank God for our OFF group every day and night! I would be a lost soul without you!
I need to get ready to go see my therapist/psychologist. I am sure the prognosis will be the same...CRAZY!!
Love you girl...lots of hugs...connie d
