<b><u><div align='center'><!--sizeo:6--><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - AUGUST 9th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></div></u></b><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    After a break of a couple of days the night time t-storms have returned with a vengence and we had a very noisy night around here.    Finally gave in and got up around 4AM.   Right now it is pouring out but is supposed to clear later.   I hope so as I need to get some errands done today.  I still need to pick up a couple of things for Heather &amp; Cait who will leave their teenage years behind them tomorrow.   Wow - turning 20 - where did that time go.   Seems like yesterday we just met them in their little infant carriers.   They were only 3 months old when I started watching them.    We had a brief trip back to the outlets yesterday and Jim got his new hedge clippers so the outside of the house is beginning to look better.    I&#39;m getting that &quot;lets paint and rearrange&quot; bug again so he is staying outside, hoping it will pass.   <br /><br />Rose - how&#39;s the back doing?   Hope you are all packed and ready to go.   Have a great mother/daughter cruise - I envy the 2 of you getting to spend such great time together.<br /><br />Jackie - it sounds like you are getting your home set up just the way you want it.   Glad you enjoyed your BBQ<br /><br />Falina - how did your party go?    Can&#39;t wait to hear all about it.<br /><br />Andrea - glad Mikies surgery went well and he is on the road to recovery.    I also hope your DD&#39;s heed his warning.   Jim had a motorcycle accident back in the 60&#39;s and spent 22 months in the hospital and still has pain til this day from it.    He hates those things.   <br /><br />Ed - Have a great trip.   <br /><br />Steve - how are the new hearing aids working out for Gramps.   I&#39;ll bet he can hear you coming with his martini now.    lol<br /><br />Donna - your recipe sounds yummy.  I will have to try some of them on that site.   I get so tired of cooking the same thing day after day.<br /><br />James - not too much longer with all the packing and details.   Just think ahead to how nice it will be once you are in and settled in your new home.<br /><br />Jim - how&#39;s the search for long term care for your Mom going?   I&#39;m sure finding the right place will be a big relief.<br /><br />Cheryl (GW) glad you are having a great time in LV<br /><br />Shaunna - good luck with the ghost hunt.    I can&#39;t sleep at night just thinking about it.    lol<br /><br />Cheryl (GC)   How about some photos of the quilts you are making.   Such a lovely idea for all those new babies.<br /><br />Martha - You have a great outlook - the hours might not be the greatest but at least you are working.   How are things going in Florida?<br /><br />Robert - glad you were able to get your air arrangements made.<br /><br />Tonia - good luck at the Dr. - hope that BP is under control.<br /><br />Sunshine - enjoy your beach time.   Sounds like fun.<br /><br />Linda - have a great time with your grandkids - they grow so fast.<br /><br />Shari - hope you are feeling better today.<br /><br />Sheri - it&#39;s great to see you posting so often.<br /><br />Time to toss in some laundry and do a few quiet chors.  I promised Jim he could sleep in this morning so I guess I won&#39;t vacuum just yet.   lol<br /><br />Make today special - I&#39;ll check back later