Hi Everyone!

[gja1000]

It's good to hear from everyone. I hope you guys up north are enjoying some cooler weather. We had a cool front this week and instead of 103, it is 97. But it does feel better.

Our school started Wednesday. It has been crazy around there this week. But then it always is the first week or two of school.

We got all our gutters up and the downspouts positioned over our rain barrels, now if it will ever rain, we might catch some!

Gary's family has decided to go to Eureka Springs Arkansas (actually Beaver Lake) the second weekend in October. I'm really excited because I hardly ever get to see the fall color change. Now watch, the leaves won't be changing by the time we are there! I'll keep my fingers crossed though, that the leaves WILL be changing!

[Blueyes]

Hi everybody! Wow, y'all wear me out being so busy, lol!! I have been trying to rest up from our trip to get Kirby. We were gone for 8 days, so we had a nice vacation along the way. I've never seen so much corn and soybeans The fields were really pretty through Iowa.

It was so nice to meet Tink, and of course get Kirby. He is growing fast! Now if he would sleep all night it would be nice. I'm such a light sleeper, every little sound he makes wakes me up... but he's really being good.

[DianaB]

Gayle, you're right....we do have cooler temperatures now.....in fact it's in the 70's in the morning. With it getting that cool at night I'm probably done swimming in the pond because it cools off pretty quickly when the temps change. The day temps have been wonderful!!

Betsi, I'm glad to hear that you had a good trip!! You got to see quite a bit of different country!! When I went to Chicago we went through Iowa and you're right....the fields were just beautiful there. The ground just rolls up and down there and made it so pretty!!!

I'm sure that Kirby is growing!!! How old does he have to be to start with his training? Or can you start right away? I bet that you'll really enjoy doing that!! We have a therapy dog that wanders around our middle school. She's a golden retriever and her name is Bliss. The kids all love her!!

[Blueyes]

I start Puppy Kindergarten with Kirby next Thursday at Petsmart. It is once a week for 8 weeks. When I get the basics done, we'll start training at the Therapet facility. That's where he'll learn to be around hospital equipment, elevators, etc., and all of the commands that go along with that. I'm really looking forward to it

I'm sorry it's too cool to swim Diana Our weather have been a bit cooler, with less humidity...probably much like Gayles weather.

[paula1961]

Hi everybody!! I am finally home once again lol. Dad is still in the hospital and I have been in Lexington since Tuesday. Glad to hear that all of you are having a nice end of summer. I love reading about everyone's adventures.
I'm looking forward to fall but certainly not looking forward to winter.

[Janet]

The last few days the temps have been so wonderful here and with a light breeze too. I've noticed some leaves on the ground. Today I went to an auction in town. Saw a few people I know and haven't seen for awhile so it was good catching up a bit. I didn't buy anything....wanted to, but also wanted to hang on to my money. Don't really know why I even went. Everything was going so cheap I couldn't believe it. There was a Summer's End Festival near by and most people were there instead of the auction. One of the lowest turn outs I've ever been to.

I didn't make it to the festival. It is usually a pretty nice one, but again...didn't want to spend any money...lol. If I would have thought about it, I would have left my billfold home and just went and looked...lolol.

My younger brother's wife was there, but we didn't speak. Such a strange woman

Mom found out my other SIL wasn't driving her to Florida, so she said she was driving herself....yeah...we'll see about that.

Not sure how many of you have Kat's email address, but here it is if you would like to drop her a line and let her know you're thinking of her: katcarasella@yahoo.com

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

Mom found out my other SIL wasn't driving her to Florida, so she said she was driving herself....yeah...we'll see about that.
katcarasella@yahoo.com

Now, THAT SIL has brains! LOL! I sure hope your mom doesn't try to drive herself, although she probably will. Oh LORDY!!!

I would have loved to go to the auction with you! I also love festivals and the like. I can (usually) go without spending any money. It's kinda therapeutic for me. I also love prowling in antique stores, and don't have to spend a dime to feel like I've had a great time!

I wish I had your cooler weather - but then in the dead of winter, I'll be glad I live in Texas. LOL! Our weather has cooled off a bit, so it is not so stiffling hot. But we are supposed to have increase humidity this week, along with a tiny chance of rain. The humidity won't feel good at all, but a little rain would be nice!