I probably would have had more fun camping with monkeys today. LOL I am SO ready for a little cooler weather. It's not nearly as bad here as Karen has it so I am thankful for that.

Kathleen, wasn't that just the funniest ad ever? Guess they are trying everything possible to boost their tourism. Maybe they thought the "Holiday forum" was about taking a holiday! LOL

I've done quite a bit of yard work the past couple of days, got the sore muscles to prove it. I've painted a couple more garden signs, and done some of the never ending housework necessary around here! I even went shopping for clothes for vacation. The fun part was browsing through the dish sections of the stores, but really not finding much that excites me right now. Maybe when Fall rolls around.

I've been looking back through some of my old magazines and really noticing the tablescapes this time. What is the rule about posting pics? Is it okay if the magazine is no longer published? There are a few I liked and would enjoy sharing.

So what has everyone else been doing?

Luvs

I don't know about rules for posting pics, but surely it's ok if it's obvious that you're not claiming it's your pic?

I've been working on my backyard. There's no grass out there at all now. All ponds, paths and flowerbeds. No new flowers planted yet though. I'm picking plenty of cucumbers every day, a few bell peppers, but not one tomato! 18 plants and no tomatoes! Last year I had 3 plants that produced so many I was giving away more than we kept.

I haven't even looked at a magazine in weeks and sure do miss relaxing with a good one.

Oh, fresh veggies from your own garden sounds so good. It is strange how sometimes plants do better than at other times. Wow! 18 tomato plants--you should have had loads of tomatoes. Have they had blooms yet? Maybe it is not too late. So you no longer have to mow your yard--that sounds good. Bet it will all be so pretty when you are finished. I wouldn't have a clue how to do that--plus with the two dogs I guess some grass is a good idea. Just wish the darn stuff would stay out of my flower beds! ;o( Luvs

Some of the tomatoes have very small blooms now. Most of the plants have wilt (I've never had that before) and I think that is part of the problem. I'll be lucky to get more than a few tomatoes this year. I only have part of my backyard fenced in and that's where there is no grass. Outside the fence is plenty of grass and that area is fenced in on 3 sides so we'll be fencing the front off soon.

I'm sooo bored. Not only the heat, but been totally unable to DO anything. Can't sit here long due to sciatica on warpath, and also the Fibromyalgia is in high gear with a "flare" as they call them. Pretty crippled up right now and totally bummed out. Whine Whine. I did manage to pack my patriotic decor and do some faux fruit on my stacked plates for a change of scenery. Will get pix posted soon.

achy breaky Karen

Karen, As soon as you post the pics of your faux fruite on your stacked plates we can help you feel a little better with our oohs and aahs. Hint! Hint! ;~)

I 2nd what Sandi said. Wish I could come up with something to entertain you with, but no creative juices flowing right now. Keep trying to get myself motivated, but it is not working. LOL Maybe seeing your pretty plates will help. lol

Karen, if you haven't seen The Holiday, I think you would enjoy watching it. We just rented the dvd and it was a cute show.

Luvs

Hugs to you A B Karen ......gentle ones!!!
I'm loafing....been down with the epizootis since July 4th and I'm ready for it to go visit someone else!!!
I did take down the kitchen valances and put up my sunflower ones....grapevine garland with slightly fadey goldy colored sunflowers. I always put them up for later in the summer and they look pretty cute. DH bought me some kitchen accessories that have a goldy sunflower on a red background, so I put those out too! Now I am set until fall!! Texas is heating up...we have had it pretty good with lower temps and lots of rain, but I think the REAL THING is about to set in!!

JB, I need your weather and also to see pix of your stuff.
Sounds very pretty and nice change of "scenery".
And since I'm also having problems with brain fog, what the heck is "epizootis"??? LOL

hugs, Karen

Karen, If your brain is fogged so is mine. I don't know what epizootis is either.

Jaybird, Your sunflower kitchen sounds very pretty. I'm with Karen...I want to see pics also.

LOL..."the epizootis" is what my DGM always had....it covers a multitude of "whatzits"...mine happens to be pneumonia, which started with a cold, which started with the fact that I kept getting wet and cold and wet and cold...so I am actually looking forward to the hot weather!
I am slowly taking up a roll of film, so that I can have it printed to disc, so somebody can help me post....give me another week or so and I will have LOTS of pictures!

Sandi taught me, Jay, so she is the teacher!

Jaybird, Yea! Pics coming soon. We're going to be in heaven with all of the new eye candy. Just let us know and we'll be ready to help you get them online.