how about drinking?

HI again---

Ingerp I have never heard of that, but I'll bet Kim will find it and we can all see what that's all about.

Jeez Sandy what a weekend, plus this crazy weather isn't really on ur side. So I wish u luck, but I know ur performance will not suffer.Do u tape or video anything u can share with us, that would be great.

OK I've got to tell u all. remember Joey's phone was lost in the ocean-goodbye forever right. Well Marty's mother was sitting on the beach and this lady was pretty close sitting to her. And his mom said wow that phone looks just like my grandsons phone and she said OH my son just found this in the ocean bottom---Now Joey does have a cover and it and it ;s working. Oh come on what are the chances a complete stranger finds it and sit right next to the owner. Oh now we can talk and look at each other and I can text whenever I want. That helps me a ittle anyway. LOL

LUBS U ALL

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Monday Monkey Day! Gearing up for another work week. Feeling kind of tired, thinking I need to rethink the 4 days a week thing and go back to 3 days a week. That will be this week's big decision to make. Sadie would just as soon I be home the extra day, I'm sure.

Cammy--I'm sorry Joey isn't happy being away for his birthday. The chick has got to grow up and try his wings eventually. I've got a thing similar to the Roku sitck, used it to replace cable a while back. I like it, but it can be confusing at times. But try it, you may like it!

Chi--I hope everything stays dry for you. Storms can really create issues, can't they?

Ingerp--Caraway flavor? Hmm, sounds interesting. Would love to try a taste some day.

Cammy--What a coincidence! But I'm with you, even with a waterproof cover WHY does one have to have it around their neck whilst swimming in the ocean????

Jazzy--sounds like a great week for you!

Countess Bunty Rothschild's DOTD:

A Day at the Beach

Ingredients

• 1/2 oz Amaretto
• 1 oz Coconut Rum
• 4 oz Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine

Shake rum, amaretto, and orange juice in a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a highball glass over ice. Add grenadine and garnish with a pineapple wedge and a strawberry.

Best served in a Highball Glass.

Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! Mornings are still in the 40's.The tomatoes and cucumber are not doing well at all, even with the sun shine we've gotten over the last couple of days. The lettuce on the deck is very happy, though. Going to be a difficult gardening season, I think. The grass is very happy, it's as tall as Sadie in the dog yard. I have got to either get the riding mower working or buy or rent something to get in there and knock that stuff down with. Ah, the joys of home ownership!

Jazzy--have the Big Guy send some of that to Maine!

Countess Bunty Roghtschild's DOTD:

Green Grass Cocktail

Ingredients

1 ounce tequila

1 ounce melon liqueur

1/2 ounce triple sec

Splash of orange juice

Ice

Directions

1. Fill a tumbler with ice.

2. Pour ingredients over ice and stir well.

3. Garnish with an orange slice.

Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day! I'm a little miffed with myself. I went to the main Hospice office yesterday, no visits on my tablet, neither of the 2 Clinical Managers who do scheduling remembered I was scheduled to work. I should have taken the couple of hours I sat there in full view, chatting with the CMs and others, and gone home. But no, one nurse was overloaded, so I took 3 visits in a town 65 miles away. I did limit it to 3 visits. So, hour and a half down, 3 visits, hour and half back home. I was so tired of being in the car by then I decided not to go vote, the first time I can remember ever deciding not to vote! And dragging my butt out of bed this morning. So, time to go back to 3 days a week, one at the main office, two in the second office. Tomorrow the guy is coming to clean the furnace and do its annual maintenance. Got home to no electricity yesterday peeyem, found out later a tree next to the local fire/town office building came down in the breeze and took the power line with it. Had power back in a couple of hours. Made for a great excuse to lounge on the back deck and sip a wine cooler! I had a bottle of red that was good, but I'm not on red wines, so I mixed with with soda water and little fruit juice and made a spritzer/cooler/sangria like mix that was pretty darn good! Sadie was happy to have me home early, she was all over me and trying to drink my concoction--she's learned that if she knocks the travel mug over some will spill out the sipping hole and she can get at it. She'd also pulled the toaster off the kitchen counter while I was gone, not sure what that was all about. Unless she thinks she's being ignored. Which she's not.

Chi--so glad the festival went well. So glad you got to show off your menagerie!

Countess Bunty Rothschild's DOTD:

Mornin' Ladies,

Again I'm remiss.

Sandy I'm sure u sounded fabulous and if u did goof up a little no one noticed. Ur harder on urself than anyone could be. I'm glad ur weekend went so well, u put so much of urself into it, but u get so much back. Of course ur wine came to you, why not.

Misty how fun to go back to "the old neighborhood", it can be shocking either way. Memories are so fun when they are good ones and going with ur sister will be great. Have big time fun.

Jazzy I never would have known who that was she looks so different but it had to be nice to see her there. U do go to the most interesting places and do the most interesting tihings---to me that's guts, u take it in stride. Luv it.

Kim of course u'd wait around and get some jobs to do, u r just like that. U always want to help and will wait til u can. But u really went "out of ur way' but those people were lucky u went there. Oh maybe sadie wanted to hide ur toaster in er cubby hole but it was to big. She's a hoot. Glad u got some down time with her.

Like I said our phones at work are screwed up and who gets the load of it, me who has a hellofatime answering this new phone I have. GRRR I was writing messages every 2 mns., couldn't understand SOME people at all and I literally wrote my message as blah blah blah and dated it. So again I'm useless.

Well Joey went parasailing, I'm glad i didn't know til after, he had a ball he said and for him to spend his own money he must have really wanted to go. he's always saving money if something comes up, good thing cuz we didn't have any LOL he knows that.

Oh Kim I have no idea what this roku thing is, but if there is any confusion for u, imagine what it will be like for me, oy vey. I opened the box and just saw a couple of skinny things and a remote have no idea what it's supposed to do, I bet joey has no idea either which is another draw back for me and I still don't have my ear phone thing so taking my messages are horrible. U can't hold this phone with ur shoulder like the phones of old times. This new Techy stuff is really not for me. I know I could put it on speaker but everytime I touch it i disconnect people. One lady asked me how long I've been doing this yea right Im going to say over 5 yrs. no i said i just started this week, I knew she'd believe that.

Oh I did go out with my GF's a few days ago, from HS, it was great. I don't see them as often as I'd like but it's so easy to talk about everything like we used to. that's why we're still friends, all the feelings are still there and we do get together and to me they look the same and we all laugh the same over the same things.Joey told me they have great soups there, so that's what I had, and he was right.

I ope lori is doing OK, I think of her often.

LUBS U ALL

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Thirsty Thursday! The Wednesday, Women and Wine group met yesterday at a new place, a little spot tucked away in a corner of Bucksport that was absolutely amazing. Looks like a hole in the wall shop from outside, seating is in a hidden courtyard in back, just as cute and pretty as you could want. Not a big menu but very good food, not overly pricey, and Wine Down Wednesday glasses of wine are $5 each, except for the prosecco (Tiamo Italy, extra dry), which is what I had. The Bacon Swiss Dip was incredibly yummy.As a side line they make and sell lots of items made from used wine barrels. I am so going back there again sometime soon. Sadie is a little unhappy with me this ayem, she's shut in the bedroom while the furnace is getting it's annual cleaning and tune up.She's going to be unhappy on Monday, too, when the heat pump gets installed and she's stuck in there for 3 or 4 hours. She would so like to be out "helping" but her version of help is anything but helpful, not to mention she takes advantage and runs off to explore the neighborhoodthe minute I'm distracted.I'll take her for a ride later, that will get me back in her good graces.

Misty--It's always a bit odd going back to a childhood haunt. Changes are inevitable, yet somehow the flavor or ambiance often remains. Hotdog Johnny's sounds like a fun place, I hope that is still there! I think the Lemon Spritzer will be great on a hot day, too. I have Lemoncello, just need to get a bottle of Prosecco stashed away in the fridge and I'll be all set.

Cammy--I will help at work when I can, that is true. God stepped in this week, I'm not needed to work in either office tomorrow, so I get a 3 day weekend, which I really need right now. That gives me enough time to clean out the areas that need to be cleaned out for the heat pump install and still catch up on some rest. I simply do not have the stamina I used to. Getting used to new technology is hard sometimes, but keep at it, you will catch it! And you can keep telling people you just started, they won't know any different. I bet Joey does know about the Roku stick, just wait until you ask him. Glad you got out with your GFs, everyone needs some social time like that periodically.

Countess Bunty Rothschild's DOTD:

Italian Sunrise

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 oz Vodka
• 1/4 oz Limoncello
• 3/4 oz Orange Juice
• 3/4 oz Campari Bitters
• 3/4 oz Sweet and Sour Mix

Shake ingredients and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon spiral, and serve.

Best served in a Cocktail Glass.

NM and Sadie,

Good morning- I went to a summer wine tasting at a local restaurant last night that I love here in town. Last night was rose (my summer favorite) and enjoyed 6 different wines from countries including Spain, France, Italy, Argentina and two from the US (including one of ChiSandy's favorites, the sparkling rose from Gruet here in NM). I liked the Italian (second from left) and Argentinian (third from left) the best, and all were served with nice food parings including some delicious cheese, fruit, and grilled artichokes with goat cheese (so yum). They are doing these summer tasting on the patio through the summer, and talked to our host for the event last night and heard they are doing Italian wine evening sometime this summer. I hope to be able to go to that one next!

Photos of our wines and the lovely table. I across from a young couple who loves wine, yoga and international travel so we had much to talk about!

Mornin' Ladies.

WAIT---TEKA and KIM is that thing something real, it cant be r u gals kidding us???

Lori u have more craziness just getting around and taking a plane that holds 8 is like parachuting without a parachute. What an adventure just traveling. I'm sorry u had to go thru all u did, it's so sad. But at least ur mom is physically safe and not alone, that's the only comfort u have for now. And of course thanks again for thinking about me.

Inger <who I don;t think I know> thanks for poopin' in and telling me about the Roku thingy, maybe it won't be as hard as I think to use, cuz just thinking about it confuses me.

Sandy ur really going at it strong right now, but sounds like ur enjoying all the performances that ur a part of. Do u tape these <even for urself> oh I think I would.I'm glad u mentioned leslie cuz I wondered for a second what was happening. Is this the first time ur meeting her parents???<I forget> U have to tell us how everything went, as u know I'm nosy and like to hear about couples getting together.

Jazzy Luv the pics. and ALL the glasses---looks like fun for sure.

Kim I don't remember u ever going to wine tasting events, well u were always way t busy, but I didn't think that would interest you, but ur really getting around. And I'm so happy for u to take time out for just you, which u so richly deserve. And what can I say about sadie but LOL she always cracks me up.

Weatherwise were supposed to get super hot this weekend uhg BTW what day was it we had spring. Well that's how I feel Marty's working Saturdays now and overtime during the week and they are trying to plan a small trip to MI and staying at someone they know cabin---I have no desire to go <as usual>I really can't go anywhere or do anything so why bother, I'll just need more help away than here. But Im going to stay at Jodie's for the week but I have to put up with FF and remember he doesn't work, but he pretends he does, s I'm already hoping he gets lost during the day at least. And I can believe he works driving Uber. Actually Jodie and I get along really well so I look forward to be with her. Just not FF--but i can work there so i can be busy enough during the day and altho she has all kind of stairs i can stay in the family room which has it's own bedroom and full bathroom and shower, so it will actually be easier for me. So I can set up my work area very easy. Of course it will confuse FF using the word <work> area, but I know that won't make him think jeez even she's working. Oh well---Our neighbor will take care of Sox for us and that's good I can no longer do that, he's just way t big and can knock me down in a minute- not meaning to, just trying to go out.

LUBS U ALL and prayers to all

PSS---Sandy I was looking up tway in DG, It has great reviews, I'm confused about the hours tho, now I'm thinking if I can and can get a couple of friends maybe I can get there, I would love to hear u and meet you, but I never know how I'll feel or how anyone else feels now a days LOL We'll see.

Hi everyone!

Good to see you Illie, enjoy your party.

Nothing much to report here, same chit, different day, ya know?

Oh, we are having the first rain free weekend since April, that is a good reason to sailabrate!! I just got my pool straightened out, the water turned green, had an algae issue. ugh!

NM, glad you got to sleep in today. You are still going and going and going, time for a long weekend Kim style. Don't work too hard. Glad you were able to make it to the woman and wine ting, I recall you missing that most months. woo hoo for you!

Jazzy, you sure live the good life girl, you are always doing something fun! I am in aw.

Cam, when does Joey come home? Glad he found his phone and that it works. Did i hear right? He lost it in the ocean and it was found? Woah!

Lori, geez, what a string of bad luck. Glad you got the boarding pass reprinted easily, that might have caused you to flip out if you hadn't already. Prayers for you over your Mom, I feel your pain and hope things get easier for you. I miss you lots girl. I miss de old days like when we were jest little goils, ya know what I mean? Seems like yesterday.

K, that's all i have. It is now happy hour which means it is time to PARTAY! It feels like a holiday weekend here, not sure why but it does. Maybe because I have company during the day and not alone and lonely as in all week long. Still no job, I am beyond disgusted. Me and mese bff Jack Daniels will git me outta dis here funk, hear me? EF yeah!

I read on facebook that today marks 39 years since high school graduation, how can that be? Uh, had to get some paperwork together and gather medical records from my BC journey. I can't believe I started the wild ride 8 years ago. 6/1 was my DX date. Time is going toooooooo fast.

Hello to anyone I missed. Nothing else to report. I just read many pages and forget a lot of what I read.

cheers my dears!

Cami, doors open to the public at TWS at 7:30. Showtime is 8:15 pm. Two 45-min. sets on either side of a brief intermission (you're welcome to stay for both sets). Parking across the street at the library's lot. (Although there are a couple of HC spots in the church's lot--the coffeehouse is in the church basement--and seeing as how I no longer have a placard I won't be using one of 'em). Coffee/decaf/tea/cocoa/soda plus chips & cookies available.

No drinks today--had waaaay too much wine last night. But while I was listening this eve. to an hourlong continuing legal ed. video, I wished I had a big fat cocktail or glass of wine next to my computer--it was on "Tactical Uses of Opening Statements," delivered in dese-dem-dose Chicagoese by a personal injury lawyer. He very rarely referred to "the jury," "jurors," or "jury members:" instead, every few sentences he uttered the phrase "da ladies 'n' gen'men a' da jury." After five minutes I realized it would have made for a dandy drinking game...

2-1/2-hr. drive down to Lafayette, IN tomorrow for our set at Taste of Tippecanoe. Forecast high is 94, heat index of 100F. We have to load in at 5:30, drive to the nearest parking garage (blocks away) and be back at the stage by 6pm, an hour before showtime. Nowhere shady to wait. (It's not the main stage, so it might not even be covered). Thank goodness we have to play only an hour. Bottles of water are $2, for which one must buy tickets at various booths (and they don't sell single tickets). I'm packing a cooler bag with icepacks and my own water bottle(s). Oh, and it's in the Eastern time zone, so I'd better leave here by 1pm to account for the inevitable construction traffic detours around Gary.

.Mornin' ladies,

DARA it's good to read u, we miss u. I'm sorry about this job thing tho, that's chit. These places are missing out. I'm glad u have Cheryl with you, I know she's ur cousin but he's also a wonderful friend.

Ill have fun tonite, and that's a fun idea for a punch. I have to remember that for the summer---PARTAY GIRL

Jazzy good going, getting rid of a med plus a whole dr. is wonderful. Ur doing so well.

Sandy I was wondering why the time of opening was like that, but now I understand, It seemed to me how can a lace make any money with those limited hours. U'll do great, but I didn't know the next one ur going to actually had a time change---It's not that far <to me>.

Kim I never knew u were interested in wine tasting before---but u were always working so so much u didn't have a chance to do anything else. This is so much better for you. Now u and Sadie are having fun.

Hope everyone has a great day, hot like the inside of a volcano, ok not that hot, but u know what I mean.

LUBS U ALL-----Lori r u OK.

Well, DH couldn’t find the right sized watermelon yesterday, so we’ve put the punch off until next weekend (when we’ve having a few friends over). So, I’ll be having a few bottles of a summer beer sampler instead. Watermelon pics next weekend 😀

NM, I do know she is safe. She didn't think she was, but I assured her she was, the place is locked up, you have to ring a bell to get in, and then sign in. Finally she remembers this. Been dealing with this for 6 months know. I really really wish she would just go to Heaven.

Jazzy, glad you had such a nice time at the wine tasting. Glad things are looking up with your health and meds. My DD is doing fine, not sure what you are referring to tho? LOL!

Sandy, good luck on your gig, hoping your wrist cooperates.

Cami yes, the plane was small. You can't even stand up in it. Will Joey go with you to Jodie's or with his mom and dad. I laff so hard with you write about FF. For the new goils, this means phuck face!

Illona, the Watermelon/wadka punch sounds so refreshing!

Wacko, congrats on the 6 years. Sorry things aren't going well for you. Are you hooking up with your HS buddies? And how is that sweet grandson of yours?

Well, I pulled another good one the other day. DH had appt. with spine doc. BTW he is fine, he just has a 62 year old back! Anyways, stopped for gas, I was driving. DH had been out there for a bit, then comes to my window to tell me he was going in to the restroom. Well, scarecrow me thought he was done with the gas and I pull away to go wait for him by the door. He was not done, and I pull away with the pump still in!

Lots of rain here yesterday, my garden will be happy. Did I tell ya all I have 41 mater plants in? Thinking of all of you in the midwest, getting those high temps and humidity. We are supposed to be in the 90's this week.