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Back Fence in August - still hot!!!

Winifred — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:59:03 GMT

August is normally our hottest month of the year - along with September - but do not believe that is necessarily going to be the case this year. It has been a miserable and hot summer with humidity ragimg!!!!! In recent years humidity has been really bad and to think I moved here from New Orleans to escape that sticky miserable stuff. Sigh.

Do hope we have a lot of visitors - again I will say we miss the ones who use to stop by regularly. Many of those we do not see on the boards anywhere and what a loss for the rest of us - some great people with interesting comments.

Brought along some ice cream cones so hurry by!! They are delicious!!!

We always have some shade here, we keep the area weeded and have lots of pretty flowers by the Fence - come on by!

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Queenofo2 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:47:31 GMT

Can't resist an ce cream cone!Thanks, Freddie and also for proping up ye olde fence. It does look pretty with those patio tables and umbrella's not to mention the fans to help ward off the summer heat. However, not to brag or nuthin' but it was 78 yesterday when Jim and I took a little drive to pick up my scooter on the new lift and just drive around a little.
We stopped at Sonic and I ordered a cherry coke which I don't remember having since I was about 13. Somehow it just didn't taste the same as it did in my memory, but it was a nice outing anyway. Despite the fact that our town is only about 14 and a half thousand, we discovered a part we'd never seen. There was a neat little park and beyond that a lake. We were just amazed to find it and the fall weather was wonderful! All of the summer rain here has been so appreciated, but the humidity it's created has really done a number on my already difficult ability to breathe. Jim had to turn the dehumidifier on and that seemed to help some.

Sherron you need to come on over to the fence and let us help you celebrate your birthday. Hope it was a special day for you.

Oh, my, Epi, what a treat for you. I would love to be able to attend one of their performances. And it's wonderful that you are able to attend; so glad you've improved as quickly as you have though it probably doesn't seem quick to you.

Hey Bird Mama, congrats on your health accomplishment! What a relief for you. I copied and pasted the name of the product you use and intend to get some. Thanks for sharing that.

Freddie, are your grandkids still with you and if so how are you holding up. I hope they're helping you. How'd Conrad like his day at the spa?

Happy Friday all. Sue

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Bird mama — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:31:31 GMT

It's cloudy, drizzly and humid here but at least it's not getting hotter than 82 degrees. I didn't have to kick the A/C on yesterday. If the humidity gets too bad today, I might turn it on.

I puttered around at Kmart after running a couple of errands yesterday (day off). Nothing really moved me, but I remain hopeful that they will start getting more 'play' tops in for fall.

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Epicurean — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 21:57:28 GMT

well, we enjoyed our night out. My DH and son in law were in awe of cirque du solie. was great as usual.

Am concerned about HASD. have not heard from her and she has yet to open her e card that I sent. I have noticed that she has not been on the boards at all. guess all I can do is send her a message and see if she replys. Sad we don't know if something is wrong or not with someone. I hope all is OK with her.

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Winifred — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:39:45 GMT

Boy Howdy - yesterday was a day straight from heaven. Very cool, humidity still high but it was ok due to the temps. Winds and R A I N almost steady all afternoon. The rain, unfortunately caused a lot of damage however. WE have had so many fires the past few years and so little rain that when you finally get some moisture, things go beserk. Roads destroyed, flash floods and a lot of mud slides. Two roads around me are completely closed - Oak Glen and the road to Forest Falls. Roads are impassable. I think that is all we will get - rain that is - not nearly enough but what a blessing. NO AC at all yesterday - that will help my pocketbook. Today is the day the electric company is asking us to conserve - from 2 to 6 p.m. Unplug everything and do not use TV - you name it. Am hoping it will stay a tad cool and it will make it easier. You never know when you will get the notice - mine comes via an email - I did sign up for it two years ago and cannot always abide by it but did quite a lot last year. One day last summer I literally followed all their suggestions and almost died as it was 100 plus. LOL. On following days when we were requested to cut back I had to turn the ac on - low but on, by at least 4 or 5 but did manage that. It is a difficult thing to do. Perhaps does not sound like it would be but it is - what do you do for four hours - no tv, no computer, no nothing which requires electricity. B O R I N G. Also last summer I got the notice often one day after another. So far this year the requests have been spaced out.

Just heard on TV that the Oak Glen road is open - that is a good thing.

Yesterday church was outstanding. Took a friend and we went to Calimesa Calimesa Country Club after church - very very good and my friend saw a lot of people she knew.Me? Didn't know one of them. LOL.

Hope all have a great day.

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Queenofo2 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:51:19 GMT

I discovered this poem I wrote soon after the first Back Fence was built and thought I'd repost it.

The Back Fence Bunch

From Maine to California, mid snow and sun and rain

Lean on this fence and laugh and cry and share with us your pain...or gain

A place to go when we're shut in or even when we're not

Maybe just a jiffy spent if that's all the time we've got

Check on one another, bringing laughs and tears and smiles

It makes us all feel closer and diminishes the miles.

We're old we're young, we're in between

Maybe fat or thin or cute or not, we're still in our old jeans.

We're red, and brown and black and white

Sometimes smart, but sometimes not real bright.

Country dwellers, urbanites, animal lovers too

Dad's, kids and aunts come to the fence ~ listen to the dove's coo.

Bougainvillea grows here, but also the mesquite

The pine and morning glories make this visual complete.

What a wonderful graceful fence we've built

No one's left out, just friends standing to the hilt.

I'll probably never meet you, except in my mind;s eye

But through my trusty puter, to that old back fence I'll fly!

Sue AKA Queenofo2 2001

Re: Back Fence in August - still hot!!!

Epicurean — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:22:35 GMT

On 8/5/2014 Queenofo2 said:
I discovered this poem I wrote soon after the first Back Fence was built and thought I'd repost it.

The Back Fence Bunch

From Maine to California, mid snow and sun and rain

Lean on this fence and laugh and cry and share with us your pain...or gain

A place to go when we're shut in or even when we're not

Maybe just a jiffy spent if that's all the time we've got

Check on one another, bringing laughs and tears and smiles

It makes us all feel closer and diminishes the miles.

We're old we're young, we're in between

Maybe fat or thin or cute or not, we're still in our old jeans.

We're red, and brown and black and white

Sometimes smart, but sometimes not real bright.

Country dwellers, urbanites, animal lovers too

Dad's, kids and aunts come to the fence ~ listen to the dove's coo.

Bougainvillea grows here, but also the mesquite

The pine and morning glories make this visual complete.

What a wonderful graceful fence we've built

No one's left out, just friends standing to the hilt.

I'll probably never meet you, except in my mind;s eye

But through my trusty puter, to that old back fence I'll fly!

Sue AKA Queenofo2 2001

Great Poem Sue!!!!!!!! thank you for sharing your talent with us. the poem rings true.....

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Winifred — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 03:19:27 GMT

Hi Epi - hope things are going well with you.

Sue, I remember that poem - how nice of you to post it again. Time marches on.

Heat temps rising again but so far the humidity has been very very low - that is a blessing for sure.

Am so tired - did hardly anything but stayed in my room a good portion of the day. Solmetimes the mouths on those young ones really get to me. I would just never talk to an adult at their age - or even now - like they do and I cnnot seem to get them in gear. Still hoping tgheir Mother can find some place for them - I know she is struggling but these kids should be under their own roof - a tent or whatever. LOL.

Hope all had a great day. Tomorrow will be a busy one for me.

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Bird mama — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:49:25 GMT

Sue, thanks for sharing your poem. As a relative newcomer to the Fence, your poem makes me feel even more welcome.

Winifred, the kids should be going to back to school soon, right? Hopefully they'll get settled before then.

Epi - I've only seen Cirque on public TV shows. I bet they must be something else to see them live.

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Epicurean — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:28:47 GMT

On 8/6/2014 Bird mama said:
Sue, thanks for sharing your poem. As a relative newcomer to the Fence, your poem makes me feel even more welcome.

Winifred, the kids should be going to back to school soon, right? Hopefully they'll get settled before then.

Epi - I've only seen Cirque on public TV shows. I bet they must be something else to see them live.

Birdmama, the show indeed is amazing. they are all different,but each is excellent. No nets or safety wires are used in the acts-really scarry!!!!!! beautiful costumes and each show tells a story. VERY expensive to see, but if you can somehow go to just one it is well worth it!!!!!! went to Dr. Today, still pain and nausea. Will go back next week to different Dr. To make appt. to have out patient procedure done. Probably blocked bile duct. Glad to have this finally taken care of. On the good side, I have lost about 23 pounds, not just a fun way to lose,LOL!!!!!!

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Bird mama — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:39:28 GMT

Epi - do you still have your gallbladder? If so, too bad they can't just get rid of it.

I can handle all kinds of pain. My weakness in life is upset stomach, nausea and tummy upset. If I get nauseous and there is the remotest possibility I may lose what's on my stomach - I start crying like a 3 year old. Sad isn't it.

I could cry for you right now. I sincerely hope they can rid you of the problem with the procedure. Losing 23 pounds this way is not good. You are probably dehydrated on top of it

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Epicurean — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 00:37:13 GMT

I had my gallbladder removed 14 yrs ago. thankfully, I have not had any vomiting for weeks. thank you for your reply. I don't think your a "baby" for getting upset, don't blame you one bit. I have had so much pain, from fibromyalgia,back problems and this abdominal pain. I have had it with PAIN!!!!!!! I have been drinking more because of this problem,and eating lots of watermellon. For some reason it tastes extra good. thank you for your response : )

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Winifred — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:45:11 GMT

Bird Mama - the schools here are W E I R D. Tessa has been going to Options in San Bernardino - GREAT school for kids who have trouble focusing or kids who work, etc., etc. Davey was enrolled there - for the second time, he messed up big time the first go round and they flat boot you out if you do not follow the rules. Tessa is doing quite well there - two times a week, is given a text AND workbook she has to complete and then goes in the next time for testing - she is doing super well and can do as many of the workbooks she wants to so if she wants to she can get way ahead of kids in regular school. Davey was also enrolled and spent his time ditching - and TEssa went with him a couple times - and NOT turning in his work. From there he went back into the normal school system and that did not work well - hopefully he will do better this go round. Today he went up for his orientation and text and work books and has to complete only ONE workbook the first time. We shall see. They do NOT mess around with the kids as they do not go as often as other kids so they figure the kids must bear full responsibility for what they do or do not do. I AGREE and feel it is a great approach for kids.

Lot of schools have started - before I forget the Options school is only out for one month . Any way, the schools here where I live start next week - way too early in my estimation as they are given way too much time out during tghe school year.

Just learned something about RAmina - don't know how many remember but she is the young girl who lived down below for about 4 years - they moved out about a year and a half ago and left the property in shambles - has been empty since they left and of course is in foreclosure. Anyway her family is torn apart as is so many families out here. Her Mother had a baby with Jeff, Ramina's step dad - they have been together a long time. They moved out of town before the new baby came about. Then papa - Jeff - had a baby with someone else. I guess all have split around. Ramina is living with an uncle in CAbazon - have no clue where her dad, Mom and two young brothers and new baby and her nasty grandma are living but am told they have all split one way or another. Also ALL have lost their jobs through their own doing. Mom and Grandma had worked at WM for a long time. Jeff was manager at Bakers. They were all fired - you could see this coming but my heart breaks for Ramina. I so hope she hangs in there until she is out of high school. She always worked so very hard as school was difficult for her but she worked her b u t - off trying to stay on a level - was always proud of her. I think she is a senior this year.

Hope all had a great day.

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Bird mama — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 01:42:37 GMT

Winifred - Are Tessa and Davey staying with you while going to Options? I know you said that Davey is with his Dad part time and all I can say is the lack of structure is not helping that boy. Tessa is setting a pretty good example for Davey, but if he's not around and with that dumbash (lol) father is his, oh brother!.

What a sad story about Ramina. I had my share of dysfunction in my family growing up but at least I knew where I was sleeping and had a permanent address

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Queenofo2 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:08:18 GMT

Greetings from an overcast, muggy day in my world. We had a nice shower yesterday and Jim said it apparently had rained during the night. He got up at 5 this morning to get peaches brought here from CO. We've been buying them for years and they are normally delicious. Because of the drought last year they did not have a good crop, but that's the only time we've been disappointed. He went to Daylight Donuts for coffee and an apple fritter and ate that while he waited in line for them to open at 7. If you don't get there early you'll have to wait in a very long line of cars and sometimes they run out of peaches by the time you get your turn. Anyway he was the second car in line on the right side of the 18 wheeler (there's also a line on the left) and he said he snoozed a bit after his breakfast.

We were outside Wednesday evening after coming home from mid week Bible study and our neighbor with the noisy dogs walked over and we chatted a while and just as he was leaving he turned back and asked if his dogs barking bothered us and I said well, they're pretty noisy and he made a few more comments before he left and what he did I don't know, but the doggies are seldom heard now. I'm so glad he asked because we've always gotten along with these neighbors and we were not going to jeopardize that by complaining......but the relative quiet is soooo nice

Boy, Freddie, I would have loved the kind of schooling Tessa is getting. I absolutely loathed school and this would have been right up my alley. Guess I was a few years too late for this innovation.

So many Ramina's in this world. Hope she makes it as well as Tessa and Davey. What grades are they in now?

Do either of you play Candy Crush? I am hooked, but not so much that I pay to play and I have no intention of doing so. In fact it annoys me that the app is advertised as free and it is until they think you're hooked and then you can only play a short time and they make you wait before coming back to it. Very frustrating. Anyway, I'm stuck on game 102. Of course they don't tell you anything about 'how' to play each game - you just dive in and learn by doing and they don't give you enough plays on this game to achieve the objective. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for this particular game (step).

Happy Saturday all. Sue

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cody2 — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:24:57 GMT

Hello there Sue. There is something comforting about seeing that the back fence is

still here and so are YOU! I am happy to see that you are doing so well and enjoying life. Hugs to you and Jim. And Winnie too!

Please forgive my interruption on this thread. Greetings to all here that I have not had the pleasure of meeting, yet.

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Queenofo2 — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:32:29 GMT

Hey Cody, you've not interrupted the thread at all! We love having one and all join us here. You know you're welcome anytime and it is amazing that we've been here nearly 15 years! Pull up a lawn chair and tell us what you've been up to! By the way, how'd you even find us? This BB is so difficult to circumvent I don't even try to and have to add the back fence to my favorites so I can find it each day

The peaches are deeelicious and I'm leaving some at the fence. Enjoy!

Happy early Monday morning all. Sue

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Bird mama — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:50:42 GMT

Good Morning Fencers ~ we had unprecedented rain around metro Detroit yesterday. Actually it started in the mid afternoon and kept on going, for hours. Talk about flooding.... oh my goodness. Some local freeways were actually flooded to the point of not being able to see the roofs of SUVs . When I finally made it to my street, it looked like a lake. Around here, we have lawn areas near the house, then public sidewalk, then a deep area of lawn, then the street. The water covered the street, the grass area near the street and the sidewalk - it looked like I lived on lakefront property. My basement was flooded a bit, thank goodness it was not waste water. I was up until 1:30 this morning, mopping, wringing and moving stuff around. Getting under that treadmill was a trip. I dragged an old heavy mirror (never used it -must weigh over 50 pounds) and an odd side table (don't use that either) and put those at the curb this morning. My dolly/hand truck sure came in handy. I feel like I was hit by a mack truck but I have so much to be grateful for - so many others south of my neighborhood lost cars and one lady died of a heart attack when her car was overcome with water.

I called in for a personal day today - I need to go buy a tube of bengay for my back

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Winifred — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:32:00 GMT

Cody, come on back an keep visiting and chatting with us. Love it for sure!!! I have missed a few days as I have been on a roller coaster again and the heat and humidity has come back with a vengeance. Oh my was sure hoping that humidity was gone - what a dreamer I was.

Went to see a musical in the lower desert Sunday - it was just great!!! It was also a very long day so I really crashed that night. Three of us, we went to church then headed down to the desert, saw the musical and then stopped at the Olive Garden for a very late lunch - or early dinner. Got home at 6 and then headed to San Bernardino to pick up the kids. Super long day but a good one.

The days have gotten so short so fast - really fast. I do not like the short days and before long it will be dark at 5 - I really do not like that. Grrr.

Hope all are doing great - Bird mama, you had some work to do lady with all that rain. My goodness. I always say we can use the extra rain everyone else has but it does not seem to happen. LOL.

Have a great day everyone!

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Bird mama — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:55:56 GMT

Cody, by all means, stop by the back fence whenever you are able. The more, the merrier It's nice to meet you.