Hahaha............My computer was acting up (or my high-speed internet was in SLO-MO, I'm not sure), and I didn't realize that any of my post had appeared. I gave up trying to post and figured I would just check back later and try again. Tikanas - I can't wait to hear about your DS's reaction to his party. Have fun. Raeanne - You were close about the umbrella!! Here is the rest of my original post: and I didn't have the towel, umbrella or roll of paper towels that I usually keep in the trunk. I dried myself off with some napkins. I had to laugh though, cause I was really, really wet and I looked really, really funny!! LOL We had a fairly uneventful trip to take DD to school. I have talked to her every day and she seems to be settling in nicely. She is complaining about having to walk everywhere, but she'll get used to it. Her roommates are both really nice and they have already met some cute guys who live in their building. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing!! LOL (((Besh))) - I hope you are finding the strength to get through this weekend. NHSuzanne - Be careful with those bales of hay. Isn't this the time of year that you got sick after handling all that hay?? I will be thinking about you. Gotta run and get out of these wet clothes, but I wanted to check in while DS was busy elsewhere. Hello to everyone! Marci PS - I never did get out my wet clothes. I got busy and just air dried. DH looked at me strangely when he got home (from helping a friend move) until I looked in a mirror and realized how bedraggled I still looked. Oh well, after 27 years of marriage, he has definitely seen me at my best and my worst. LOL

I was SO glad to see so many posting. Welcome back everyone. NH Suzanne~So sorry to hear about your job. I know that you will land on your feet though. Nickname people call you: Patti Hair color -or dye color! and eye color: It is a golden blonde? eyes are blue Where ya from? How did you get there? Is there any place you’d rather live? I am from the panhandle of TX, moved to Midland, TX & back & forth from Dallas to Midland, then have been in FL for 10 years. Moving back to Midland sometime in the next 2 years Married/Divorced/In Transition/Widowed/Single (Check all that apply) Divorced twice, Married to my hero! & best friend Tattoo?-WHERE/Piercings?-HOW MANY? !!! ears are pierced once What do you do all day long? On computer, sewing, fun with friends & family, watch the wildlife, meetings, scrapbook, read, there is a ton of things to do Kids? How many? Genders? ok, I had 2 boys that are 32 & 28, 2 miscarriages, I have a son, 39 & daughter, 38 that followed me from another marriage, & a daughter 28 that came with this marriage...I have 6 or 8 grandchildren (the 38 y.o. is contemplating marriage & he will gain 2 children in that marriage...the 6 children are 9, 6, 5, 4, 1, & 11 months. 3 boys & 3 girls...the other two are 1 boy & 1 girl...a 10 y.o. & a 9 y.o. Pets? What kid and names. Why’d you name them THAT? not right now but I normally name my dogs after detectives just as a ha ha Sisters? Brothers? 1 sister, 21 months younger than me & 1 brother 16 months younger than her What object do you cherish the most-and would find hard to part with? I'm not much on objects but the one thing would be the table my grandmother left me b/c when we moved here I gave the rest of her things to my brother What memory do you love to think about? I love thinking about my grandmother & anything we did together & hope to make those kinds of memories with my grandchildren Favorite place to just hang out for and by YOURSELF? haven't been able to do that here in Florida since we only have one car & logistics make it difficult but I had a couple of spots in TX that I went to when I had difficulties with my exes. I guess here I would have to say my scraproom? If you were a crayon, what color would you be? teal Favorite smells? Name 3. lilacs, cinnamon, fresh bread Favorite FOOD (that means ONE.) Lobsta Name your potluck party never-fail dish: (we might ask for the recipe!) You know we almost always end up taking a brisket w/bar-b-que sauce so there will be a meat Last movie you saw? Despicable Me in 3D BEST movie you ever watched? For some reason I always go back & watch, "Little Shop Around The Corner" The TV show you just can’t miss! Right now it is Survivor & Hell's Kitchen Best book you’ve read? To Kill A Mockingbird Book you’re reading now: a fluff book What special talent do you have? I too can pick up anything with my toes Do you have a secret? TELL US!!!! I'm another open book! LOL What do you do when you’re frustrated or angry? I normally let it out fast. I'm not one to stay frustrated or angry What are your favorite shoes-or boots? WHY? If I have to wear shoes it is going to be sandals What would you donate to an auction? not sure What makes you happiest? being with family & friends Pet peeve: backstabbers or two-faced people, I want you to say what you have to say to my face not say one thing to me & another behind my back Greatest fear: Alzheimer's, just lost my friend to the disease & I think my Mom may have it. Some say my Grandma had it. Favorite journey or travel spot: Anywhere I go with Dave! :) Tell us more! We might want to go there! (Favorite place to eat, favorite sight, etc) If you haven't been to San Antonio, TX it is a lot of fun or you should try out Tarpon Springs, FL if you like Greek influence. It is fun! & good food too. What 3 qualities do you look for in a long-term friend? honesty, unconditional acceptance, & a sense of humor Favorite fictional hero? I don't know that I have one but I loved the answer Atticus Finch! :) Phrase you most overuse: probably, "awesome" What’s your motto? "You grow up the day you learn to laugh at yourself!" Think that was by Eleanor Roosevelt If you were forced to, what song would you sing in front of a crowd? I agree that Happy Birthday is the one you probably would most likely be forced to sing Favorite kind of music? I love Smooth Jazz & 60s rock What kind of a vehicle do you drive? 2011 Kia Sorento & love it. (Built in Ga!) If you could go anywhere, where would you go? I would love to travel the USA--particularly Alaska & the Grand Canyon What do you value most in life? the love of family & friends: without that what do you really have? can't wait to see the other answers! ;)

Hey Linda, Happy, Happy B'day and beyond. I know the feeling of going into one of those great stores. I always think I'll want something there but end up realizing that I am at the stage in life where I really have mostly everything I need and only rarely find something that won't just duplicate what's already in my kitchen. I do like to replace wooden spoons, kitchen towels and the like though. And I just got a cover for using in the microwave that flattens out for easy storage. There are colanders that do the same and I'm considering replacing my old ones with a few of those.

I hope you have a fantastic day today. Happy Birthday Shirley