Monday and it really is Monday..Morning to All

[Barbzeee]

Monday and it's really Monday..Morning to All... No I'm not back just yet.. but have been up since or before day break.. Today is a busy day for me.. 2 Dr's in one day...and I'll get the out come of what they decide they are going to do with me... Now of course I could give them a few suggestion...and I'm sure a few of you coud too... but I'm in a positive frame of mind and that is a "Good Thing"..

As for what's happening with our Forum Sisters... WEll we all celebrated "Mother's Day" and I hope that was a "Gooder" for everyone...

Fernie posted her "Toilet Cake"..oh my and it looks just like it too...Holy Smokes..!!!

Avalen (Ava) posted a neat picture of Saguaro Blossom.. I've never actually seen them in bloom great shot !

Almost There (Lenora) posted the Grandma's Tea Annual.. Lenora, I've never heard of those before but what a wonderful
event...Thank you for sharing it with us

Bether's is in a "Free" campsite...of course we know what she'll be doing...Listening to all those sales pitches..YIKES..Beth, Don't raise your hand for anything..Unless it's FREE...

Liz and Carolinagal on on their way crossing the US..Ky was what they posted.. I sure do hope you Gals aren't getting this bad weather they've been showing on the News..

Wicked Lady "Marda" Wow still wearing them same pants..can you believe that...Now that's a story...in fact I don't think I own anything from when I was "Thin"...don't think I could even get a foot in hahahahaha...Marda you is still lookin' good !!!

Molly's Mom (Trudy) she's at her Work Kamp and I might say, "It looks pretty good too" Hope they just don't over work ya ! Keep us posted cause we sure do miss ya

Echo, Now finally cause ya know we've been biting our finger nails...and it seems Kelly and She are doing ok..but definitely putting the buckets in good use.. filled with water

Sparkle (Jean) is up at the lodge now too..(work kamping ).uh oh..with Echo and Kelly.. mmmm now you know this is gonna be very very interesting..can't wait to read this one !!

RVGrammy (Lori and Ernie) she's been taking care of her Mom and I do believe she said, "She was heading back to Gettysburg Pa...Lori we miss your regular posting..take a break for you now..ya hear..

RetiredHappy (Karen) if ya noticed I found a neat looking "Flamingo" I added that just for you !!! I loved your pictures of your birds too... I'm waiting for my Hummers to show up..got my pole and feeder in place..

NaSoosie..(Soos) you've been doing a great job and I know the Sista's appreciate it.. So do I ..as I've been so in need of getting things done... my nerves are carrying me through now...but soon..I'll get some what back to normal..if there is such a place... I've enjoyed all those pictures you've taken..gosh you have an interesting place.. I'm sure you'll have a lot of the sista's anxious to visit your area..and perhaps you'll have a whopper of a GTG too...

Cedar..you is always busy.. lots of things going on and all those basket ball games and now you'll be camping can't wait for your pictures too... you and that A frame.. you say, "it's one two three and together" boy that sure does sound simple too me.. Enjoy..weather is gonna start changing for the BETTER !!

Ok, well just a quickie... Please all "Newbies" Post your info in .. So we can enjoy meeting you.. We are a nosy group but a fun one..and we don't care what you camp in or if you even camp..perhaps you'll get the interest as you read our journey..and boy do we ever have em....In fact we've got the Off to Alaska Group going to be happening.. and that's gonna be a lot of stories and pictures ...So please join in .. I mean you took the first step..why not follow through ..

Alrighty it's time for me to hop in the shower and get things done.. My coffee pot is perked and my Kettle is whistling for the Tea drinkers of the group.. and for those that just like the cold stuff... well.. I've got lots to pick from...I made some Apple Pockets ..Pinapple Upside Down Biscuits and some Sticky Biscuits..(notice all easy stuff)..oh and I got an interesting recipe I'll post this week.. and boy was it good too.. that's a surprise...

Table is set..just pull up a chair and sit a spell and tell us all.. "What's happening in your world"

May your Adventures be Great Ones and your Journey be a Safe One

God Bless
Zeee

[Cedar518]

Good morning Zeee! So good to see you here in your kitchen. Yes, we've sure appreaciated Soos and all the others who have been posting the "wake up call" in your absence.

Basketball is over and we're knee deep into softball season. Emmy hit a double and eventually scored a run in Friday's game. The girls are still losing, though. Another game tonight,... can we hope? there are only 2 seniors on the team,.. a couple juniors and the majority of the team is 9th and 10th graders. So,.. watch out world, give these gals another year or two and they will be a force to reckon with!

Take care Zeee,.... we're all thinking of you. Liz,... safe traveling on your way "North to Alaska!".... Everyone else,.. have a great day! I'm out the door to work!

[Liz]

Good morning Zeee and everybodeee!

Thanks so much for pouring that first cup of coffee...Carol and I needed that after our first night in the camper. Not too much sleep...it will get better. Carol informs me that Bandit EATS (loudly) during the night, crunch, crunch, crunch. Too bad she can't just take out her hearing aids like I do. And I woke up to find Maggie with her head in the litter box, yuck!

We're at Carol's dd's house in KY, and will be meandering northwest today. We had beautiful weather yesterday....a rainstorm passed during the night...weathermap looks like we'll be ok today.

[Nasoosie]

GOOD MORNING, ZEE, AND ALL!!

So great to see your kitchen full of YOU this morning! Thanks for the wrap-up, the coffee, and, of course, all the goodies! Hope your doc appointments all go well for you. Keep us posted as best you can.

Although it was in the 20s when I got up the first time about two hours ago, it's now up to a whopping 31! After my entry in here yesterday morning, it began to snow outside! Nothing stuck around, but it was snowing quite hard on and off all day.

Molly can barely walk this morning---have no idea what's up with her. Yesterday I thought she's injured herself trying to jump up onto my very tall bed in the trailer...she fell backwards, and struggled to hold on prior to the fall. It's possible she's pulled something, or maybe something worse. She ate breakfast ok, but whines in pain when she tries to get up and move. Even going up the front porch steps is almost impossible for her now. Yesterday I took her for a slow walk to the pond, thinking it might help her. WRONG! Today she is even worse and more sore and scared to move. Now that it's 8:00, I am going to make an appointment for her to see the doc today. For a dog who is usually so active, this scares me.

I'll check in after the Direct TV guy leaves this morning and I get to the vet with Molly. Hope you all have a good day.

[jemek]

First off....I really hope Molly is going to be okay. Hopefully see just has a minor injury that will easily heal over time.

Well it is an early rainy, wet morning again. I really really wish the rain would have held off for about 12-16 more hours. I can return at 6pm tonight all it wants.
Today we are headed off with a bunch of homeschool families.....on the Amtrak train to Seattle. Where we will walk to the aquarium (about 1 mile) and walk other places...see why I want the rain to stop...til 6pm. The hard part is since we have to places quickly that I have to have Kodie in her adaptive stroller, that is fine..it just means when it is raining we have to bring a fleece blanket and an extra rain coat to cover her legs. I keep telling myself one of these days I am going to make a blanket that is fleece on one side and nylon water proof type fabric on the other side. That is cut narrow and made to fit her when she is in the stroller. Kinda like those lap blankets that are made for people in wheel chairs. As that is kinda what her stroller is. We tease people that it her "stroller" cost more then most people first cars.

Well I better get off and finish packing lunches and dinners.

[mitch5252]

Good morning Zeee and everybodeee!

Thanks so much for pouring that first cup of coffee...Carol and I needed that after our first night in the camper. Not too much sleep...it will get better. Carol informs me that Bandit EATS (loudly) during the night, crunch, crunch, crunch. Too bad she can't just take out her hearing aids like I do. And I woke up to find Maggie with her head in the litter box, yuck!

We're at Carol's dd's house in KY, and will be meandering northwest today. We had beautiful weather yesterday....a rainstorm passed during the night...weathermap looks like we'll be ok today.

Seems like the adventures have already begun!
Thanks for a good morning chuckle!!!

I hope everyone has a great day.

[carold]

We've been up and about early this am, cleaning all the dust, etc. from inside and outside and have to go get the car washed. Had our first night at Betty's and her regular Happy Hour. It was breezy enough to sit outside under the pergola. The place is full, surprised considering it's getting into the 90's, but, well, it is Betty's. One of my sister's friends happen to be here this week, whom we met in Key Largo, a few years ago, and they are heading to Alaska. This is their 2nd trip and after driving around' they are doing the ferry back toward Vancouver to see all the ports on the inside passage.

Acadianmom (Martha) lives here in Abbeyville, so PM'd her and hopefully we can GTG. Have a great day. carold

[Bethers]

Morning all. Good to see you in the kitchen, Zeee -and I hope that all bodes well with the doctors.

Soos, you take care of Molly and let us know as soon as you get the Vet report - don't want her hurting!

Yep, I attended the sales seminar - all prepared to say no - which so far I've said. But I'm considering it - something for 4 years I've never considered. Scary - but if I were to do this, this isn't a bad place to have a home park - have always liked Durango. So -------- I'm thinking. Dangerous thing that - using these brain cells. Just thought of a couple other questions I need to ask - so will write them down.

Oh, and they made my job harder by loving Peaches. We came back and got her to come on the sales pitch with me - even in the cabins here - and into the office/store. Anyone who lets me bring Peaches everywhere is going to get kudos. Dog lovers here.

Okies, going to eat a light lunch then go do a hike. There's an easy one and an strenuous one (4 hours minimum round trip takes me to the top of one of the mountains). Think I'll do the strenuous one - if it's not gotten too hot - otherwise will save it for tomorrow. And I do know and I can always not go the full distance. Just will remember water!

Have a great day all,

[Echo]

Gooooood Morning Sistahs!!!!!

On lunch break again. Been trying to catch up on everything so I have only a couple of minutes left to my lunch time.

Barbz!!! So good to see ya back and flapping them fingers. Ohhhhhh, gooooooooooooooodies! YUM! Good luck on the Doc visits today Lady. Soos has been doing a really good job of keeping everyone straight and narrow. But they all mind better for you! LOL

Ok, need to punch back in. Hope everyone has a great day and please remember to stay safe!!

Love to all

[AlmostThere]

Beth, I'm excited for you! Keep us posted on the process. Yep, gotta love people who are dog lovers.
Is the elevation there high? I remember being in Frisco/Breckenridge and it was exhausting trying to just take a walk or climb stairs.

[Bethers]

I didn't buy - although I made so many suggestions for changes to their program, that they offered me a deal I almost couldn't refuse. Catch the "almost". The park was purchased as an old KOA - and while the new owners (2 years now) have done a ton of work to upgrade, it still needs a ton more. But they are doing it - and are great people. It's the great people part that almost hooked me! I've always like the Durango area - but thought about this long and hard - cuz if I were to do something, I'd probably rather do something seasonal somewhere - if I ever pick a place to do that. Gonna be looking when I'm in Mexico

Elevation here? Not sure - not as high as some places Sparkle and I were the past month, higher than others. I can get used to any elevation - hopefully Echo and Kelly can - they are way up there with Sparkle this summer.

[AlmostThere]

Thanks for the reply, Beth. I'm still looking at all options and am interested in what others might try. I'm still trying to figure out how to have a small home base somewhere that I really like, with little to no lawn upkeep, but don't want condo living either. Thinking perhaps a park model somewhere with homeowners fees that will provide that part. Then I could take off in an RV whenever I felt like it. I'll get this dream figured out one of these days!