Tom and Karen

We just had the best time with Tom and Karen! We hated to see them go..we thoroughly enjoyed their visit..very fun and relaxing. We went to the Farmer's Market yesterday morning. I got, as did Karen, a variety of eggplants we had never seen. I'll be making eggplant parmesan this week. I also got corn which we'll have tonight. Just relaxing the rest of today.....later

Fun Day

Yesterday was casual and fun. After a lazy morning we had lunch and then headed to Cafes Cove. I was afraid of what we would turn into at the voice, but traffic up there was very light. On the way home we got pulled over by a ranger and she wrote up a warning saying we crossed over the yellow line! Really! That's all you got?!? I guess she was bored. We got back to the house and had a drink before going to the Irish Pub in Maryville. When we got home we just had lots of good conversations.  Tom was quizzing me on family history. Today will likely be another easy, casual day. We'll see what transpires. The weather has been delightful!!....later

Fun Evening

Tom and Karen arrived shortly after five and we started the evening with margaritas, a cheese plate and fruit. The meal was a hit ending with the tiramisu. No one is up yet but the coffee is made. Not sure what we'll do but thinking we'll drive to Cades Cove and dinner will be at the Irish Pub in town....later

Clean House

Carolyn was here yesterday and the house is spit spot! I made the gazpacho, tiramisu and prepared the garlic bread for baking. Today I'll make the pasta salad. I made the dressing several days ago. Tom and Karen will be here this afternoon. We always enjoy their company so it should be a fun weekend. The weather is still lovely and today should be another great day  before things warm up tomorrow. Time for coffee....later

Perfect Weather

It's downright chilly this morning! Humidity is gone and we're in for a beauty. Richard will be off to grocery shop and I'll be doing stuff around here. I'll finally be able to clean the deck. Our grass guy came yesterday afternoon so that looks good. I'll
make gazpacho when Richard gets here with the makings for it. Tomorrow i'll do the tiramisu for Thursday's dessert. Time for coffee!....later

Relaxing Weekend

The whole week was rathr laid back with no commitments of any kind. This week we'll be getting ready for Tom and Karen's visit on Thursday. Richard will grocery shop tomorrow and i'll be doing cooking. Last week was very rainy, but this week promises to be dry and pleasant. We haven't used the a/c since I got back. Our lawn was due to be cut last week but rain every day prevented that. I'm hoping he'll show up today!  Time to attend to morning chores.....later

Beautiful Weather!

It's going to be a lovely day!. I have an early appointment so need to get moving soon. After that I'll stop at Kroger s for a few things.This afternoon..gym time. No plans for the weekend but it's supposed to be nice. I'll try to get some weeding done. Our grass needs cutting but our guy couldn't do it this week because of daily rain. Time for a bite to eat and get dressed.....later

Will it ever End?

I'm really needing to spray for weeds  but this daily rain hasn't.  Let p since I got home. I think  the next two days are supposed to be dry,so we'll  see. Today..just chores around here. Humming birds are very active and I've just made more food. I'm hoping to clean the deck as soon as things dry  off. Time for a bit to eat....later

Rain and More...

I'm really not complaining but this has been the daily occurrence since I got back. Yesterday was fun. We had lunch and then saw Ricki and the Flash. We really liked it! Streep was great and she did all of her own singing and also played the guitar. The music was really good. Today I'll be dropping Richard off for an appointment and while he's there I'll make a few stops. This afternoon it will be gym time....later

Birthday Time..Richard Turns 77!!

We'll go to a movie and eat out today..I think we'll see Ricki and the Flash, but it's not at a good time so need to work around that. We're in a rainy week down here but that keeps the temperature down. I got everything done I planned and am getting back in my groove. Time for coffee....later

Back to my Rouutine

Nice to be back even though I miss PIB and most of all my family. I  need to  get everything unpacked,  laundered and put away. I  also need  to  Go to the  store, do some outside work, etc.....later

Home Sweet Home

Had a wonderful time but it's always good to get home..Left this morning about 7:30 with a stop at Kroger s for Starbucks. Got home shortly after 12 with one stop for gas. It was good to see my hubby and my puppy! Lots to do tomorrow. Watching golf now..Go Spieth....later

Bye-Bye!!

Had a wonderful time but ready to be home. I miss Richard and Baxter. I'm all packed and we've got laundry going. It stormed last night and a big limb fell and hit the front of the house. It dented the gutter but no other damage. I didn't hear it but I'm surprised it didn't wake Eva. It hit just outside of her window. Time to go.....later

Busy Day Yesterday

Started out with the usual Mimosas at breakfast and then the girls went for a spin on the wave runner and returned to take Eva for a ride. After that we all headed to the pool. It was a perfect day. Headed to Reel Bar for lunch and then back to cottage to give Eva a nap. While she napped the girls took me out on the wave runner and after they dropped me off they went out again. They went all around the island and said it was very rough! Today is our last day here. It has been a perfect week and I've had a wonderful time. It has been so great to be back!!!....later

Meteor Shower

Not sure if it really happened. I haven't heard yet, but us girls, Maggie, Muir and I all set our clocks for 2 a m. We got up and went out and saw a beautiful sky full of stars but nothing falling. We returned to our beds after watching for a bit..very disappointing! Another beautiful morning here..chilly but warming to the low 80s. Mimosas time at the cottage....later

Fabulous Weather

Yesterday it hit 81 but not getting there today. I should have brought more long sleeved tops. It is brisk this morning and later plans are to go to the pool but I may rethink that plan. Yesterday Madison and Mikayla took.out the roadrunner before they left but didn't go far because it was pretty rough. Muir and Jimmy coming today and should 've here around nine or so and we'll head to Frosty's.....later

Stormy Afternoon

I finally  Got my rain! I love it! This morning it's windy and chilly. After my shower I decided to start the day in sweats until I see what unfolds. The sky is looking blue  and it should be  a great day! Eva continues to entertain. She is having so much fun with Madison and Mikayla  Whom she  has renamed  Apple. She will miss  them when they leave today. Muir and  Jimmy come tomorrow. Time  for more  coffee...later



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More Fun

Yesterday was a typical, lovely day at the Bay. I got a lot of reading in and enjoying the swing/beds on the porch. Lunch at Topsy Turvey was delicious. I had reuben rolls and bright some home which I will have for lunch today. Last evening we all hung out on the West shore watching the amazing sky and enjoying it all. Melissa will be leaving and I'll hate to see her go. I have so enjoyed getting to know her. She'll be going back to D.C. to complete her preparation for assuming her state department post in Kenya. She'll be studying Swahili intensely. She loves Kenya and was stationed there previously. Her last post was Pakistan. Safe travels to her!!....later

Peaceful Morning at the Bay

I was the first one up and after showering I made coffee and sat down to enjoy the morning. I'm looking out at the Bay but walked out to the West shore. Maggie, Charlie and Melissa are up and Charlie and Melissa are out for a walk. It's cloudy this morning but perfect temperature. It's about mimosas time. Madison and Mekayla haven't appeared yet from the loft. Eva is also a sleepy head.....later
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Put_In-Bay

Got up early, got the car packed and we're on our way before 7. We made the 9 o'clock ferry and got the car unpacked, talked to the West's and then went to Frosty's for Brea fast followed by a stop at the carousel for Eva. Came back to the cottage, unpacked and got things in order then took the golf cart around the island and stopped at Topsy Turvey for a beer. Home now..Eva and Melissa down for a nap and I'm guessing Charlie will be next. Madison arriving later..around 4. A bit cloudy here and in the 70s...later

A Ho Hum Debate

I cannot see any of the Republicans who were on that stage as our next president! No one with the exception of Chris Cristie answered the question they were asked. Instead, the talked about something else they wished to say. Now for some exciting news about my trip to Ohio...from home to Lexington all was fine..a few drizzled but nothing of note, but from Lexington on it was lots of rain, poor visibility and road construction. Lunch with Madison was good and then I started off for Muir's. First, the road I usually take was closed but the GPS rerouted me. I got to 275 and Boom! I got a flat tire. I called 911 and a policeman was there soon.She called for help and they came before long. Jimmy also came. Amidst the rain and traffic the tire was changed at no cost. It's a courtesy here! Finally I was on my way. The tire is toast so I'm getting a new book fire he his morning and i'll be on my way to Maggie's. The evening with Muir was great!...later

On My Way

I'll be leaving soon wending my way to PIB via stops in Cincinnati and Columbus. I'll stop at Anne's and take Madison to lunch and drop off some things for her apartment at Clemson.After that I'll go to Muir's and spend the night. Tomorrow morning.I'll head to Maggie's and we'll leave for the Bay early Saturday morning. Maggie has already told me we'll be having a mimosa on the ferry...can't wait. I haven't been up there sinceRity's wedding. I'll probably post while there unless I'm having too much fun to bother....later
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To Do List

My list for today is very long. I want to get my hair trimmed and fill up with gas for tomorrow. When I get home I have a very long list of things to get done. Rain is expected tomorrow so just hoping it won't be too bad. Richard is going to Sam's today but I just can't spare the time to go with him. With so much to do, I need to get started..first chore..make more food for the hummingbirds....later

Busy Day

A bad start to my day when Richard got up before I got up throwing off my morning routine. My house cleaner coming this morning and I have a dental appointment. When I get back I'll attack my list of all I need to get done to get out of here early on Thu. I hope to be in Cincinnati about lunch c h time to take Madison and possibly Max to lunch. I think Max has football practice so he likes k Ely won't be home. Now it's time for my coffee....later

Busy Week

Today will be fairly normal with laundry and the gym. Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment and cleaning lady will be here. Wednesday I'll be packing and a thousand other things. We want to bathe Baxter and I need to make copious notes for Richard.  I'll be heading north on Thursday and spending the night in Cincinnati before heading to Columbus on Friday. Can't wait to get to the. Bay. Duty calls this morning...later

Lazy Sunday

Puzzle is nearly finished and brunch eaten. Went to an Irish Pub for dinner last night. We had never been there before but really liked it. Food was good and beer was cheap and good selection. It would be a great place to hang on game day. I watched the Reds while we were there. Slept without the a/c last night..loved it. Discovered a tv show a few weeks ago we really like.."Welcome to Sweden". It's on tonight....later

Gorgeous Morning

I'm just enjoying this lovely morning. Soon I'll get busy and make our Saturday smoothies. I may then spray for weeds and who knows what else. I know we'll be watching some golf later and we're going to an Irish Pub in town for dinner. I need to make a list and make sure I have everything ready for Richard for when I'm gone. I usually make detailed lists for him which he tends to ignore..oh well..I'm sure he'll do fine.  Smoothie time....later