Time for a break.......

18 years ago

With all that is happening in my own little world and the big wide one out there, I decided to make some fresh blueberry/raspberry muffins and some herb tea. Anyone want to join me, put your feet up, relax and send kind thoughts to everyone who needs them? Budster who is looking at the coastal moutains and sunshine and hope your world is looking a little brighter no matter where you are. P.S. There is room on the sofa...anyone want to join me?

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socks
18 years ago
I'll be right over (in my dreams)!!!! LOL! It's nice to be invited.
susanjf_gw
18 years ago
you bet! it's been a wet dreary day and dh is being a turkey...i'll bring the chai tea...

i'm looking at what's left of one of my willow trees...it is now half it's size and thanks be to higher Power, it missed my just fixed van (that was hit 2 weeks ago by another tree!)
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lindyluwho
18 years ago
Sounds wonderful to me. Scoot over just a bit and I'll join you. My sinuses are making me feel sickey bad, not well. I worked hard today too so I'm ready for a break. Thanks for the invite.

Linda
OklaMoni
18 years ago
If you still have room on that couch, I'll gladly squeeze in. I will even bring some chocolate. :)

Moni
jannie
18 years ago
Yes, I'd love to put my feet up.
mcmann
18 years ago
Why thank you for the invitation. I think I'd enjoy your muffins and some relaxation on the sofa. How nice of you to ask us.
glenda_al
18 years ago
Sounds delicious! Thanks for the invite!
Hope I don't make myself TOO comfortable
lydia1959
18 years ago
I'll be over with something to spike that tea. :-)

Long time no see, Budster. I hope you are staying out of trouble.
janie_ga
18 years ago
Sounds wonderful to me! I am trying to do my SAS Programming homework and paying the price for not working on it earlier this weekend!
sue_va
18 years ago
I'll take that offer. I had a really nice day today. The weather was perfect, my DD came for her Sunday afternoon visit, a neighbor dropped in for a "just because chat", I made banana muffins to take to another neighbor who had trimmed my Gold Mop for me, two more neighbors stopped by for a porch visit around dusk, and then a third one sat with us for a short while.

BUT, she told us she had taken her DH to the hospital yesterday and he is still there while they figure out his problem. Also she said another neighbor who went in for a pace maker is still there two weeks later, and my next door neighbor fell and injured his head and is in the hospital. She learned all that while she was at the hospital with her DH. The day ended on a sad note, so your invitation is graciously accepted!

Sue
justlinda
18 years ago
Hi Budster, from your fellow compatriot. Hope the world is treating you great.
tralynn
18 years ago
Thanks for the invite. Would love to. I am having the same problems as Linda with the sinuses. Man can they ever make you feel lousy.
jomo
18 years ago
Just how long is that sofa?
Good to see a post from you, Bud.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
Oh I'll stay just for a while. My stomach is growling for something tasty. Gotta get back to cleaning for company.

Yum! Thanks for the break.

Gayle

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