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July 2015 - Back Fence

Bird mama — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:10:37 GMT

Well, now that the 'construction' around here is over, it's time to shore up the new and improved Back Fence.

We have some lawn chairs

a picnic table

and a small fridge/freezer

I draped some bunting along the fence

Re: July 2015 - Back Fence

Bird mama — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:13:00 GMT

Betty was the first poster for the month. I copied her July post from the June thread.

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I get irritated with people who run their dogs while they are on bicycles. Last year this couple ran their very overweight dog. He lost lots of lbs. they did ride rather slowly but it still looked like he was running hard. haven't seen them this year but wonder if he is still with us.
Looks like we are in for one more beautiful day
Our Three Rivers Festival starts in another week. They had to cancel boat rides and the raft race because of the strong river currents and all the debri from the storm. Too bad as these were very popular money makers
We recently had three kayak riders try to navigate those waters they rescued two but lost one. They wore no life vests. Now where is that spoiler button

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tends2dogs — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:48:16 GMT

Bernie!

I love your lawn chairs. Are they vintage??

I agree l00% about people running their dogs while they are on bikes. I don't care how fit the dog is, it is too much. Dogs just want to please their people and will make a gallant effort to keep up....afterall, they trust their people The people have no idea how hot the road is either. Don't get me started on dogs riding in the back of pick ups or hanging half way out the window of a car!

Enough of that........enjoy your back yard fellow Michigander. BRRRRRR it is cold today!

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Bird mama — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:53:00 GMT

Welcome to the Back Fence, tends2dogs. I guess the lawn chairs are vintage (lol). I had adirondack chairs by the fence but you know how that is. One you sink into them, it can be hard to get out of them :-)

It's a little chilly at my part of the fence in SE Michigan but they say it's going to warm up a little. I don't like stifling heat and humidity so mid 70's, 80 degrees and sun is my kind of summer.

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luvsbulldogs — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:50:00 GMT

How nice to see the Back Fence again! Thanks birdmama for stating it up. I love the chairs and the picnic table and it is so nice to have a fridge/freezer. I brought along tea and brownies to enjoy while sitting at the back fence. If anyone would like iced tea I left ice in the freezer and some lemon slices in the fridge. It is cool today and raining here.

I had an appointment to be measured for a lense for my cataract surgery but had to cancel because both DH and I have a slight fever with a bad cold. Re-scheduled for the end of the month because I have no clue how long we are going to be sick.

Betty.......I too get very irritated when seeing folks riding a bike and having their dog run along side of it. To me that is cruel! Sure do wish people would use common sense ith how they take care of and teat their dogs!

Have a great day everyone and hi to all the Back Fence people!!!

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mousiegirl — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:12:14 GMT

luvsbulldogs, most people do not have common sense these days it seems. They carry drinks for themselves, while the dog is dying of thirst.

I hope your fever leaves soon, it is hot enough without a fever.

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Bird mama — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:19:38 GMT

You know, it never crossed my mind to try to walk my dog while I was riding a bike. There is a reason why Grace is not my middle name and I always thought it was an accident just waiting to happen :-)

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luvsbulldogs — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:24:13 GMT

@mousiegirl wrote:
luvsbulldogs, most people do not have common sense these days it seems. They carry drinks for themselves, while the dog is dying of thirst.

I hope your fever leaves soon, it is hot enough without a fever.

mousiegirl.......you are so right!!!

Thank you for the well wishes. Yes, it is hot enough without a fever!

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luvsbulldogs — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:27:18 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
You know, it never crossed my mind to try to walk my dog while I was riding a bike. There is a reason why Grace is not my middle name and I always thought it was an accident just waiting to happen :-)

I totally agree! I am not graceful either and something bad would happen if I tried that.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:04:39 GMT

When I was walking a German Shephard for a friend, years ago, a teenaged boy on a skateboard and a Huskey on a leash whizzed by, which certainly solved the issue of getting a dog like that enough exercise without the kid having to exert himself much, LOL.

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mousiegirl — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:07:30 GMT

I just remembered the best part of the boy with the Huskey, it was pulling him, LOL, like the sled dog Huskeys were meant to be, and I remember telling him that it looked like fun, and he said it was. I was young then, and had a Huskey mix.

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luvsbulldogs — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 01:46:13 GMT

mousiegirl....too funny that the Husky was pulling the boy! You probably couldn't believe what you were seeing at first.

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Winifred — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:34:41 GMT

Hi everyone!!!! Had another busy busy day. I went on strike - refused to fix dinner. Anyone hungry? Well then they can fend for themselves - still have food in the fridge.

Did take care of the four legged critters - they are so cute but can be real pests.

Tomorrow hopefully will fill the bird feeders. First take Davey to summer school - He has gone 4 days a week - Mon thru Thurs. Monday is his last day - they do 3 week stints here on summer school. No longer do the entire summer routine - that is a shame. They finish up on a Monday - makes no sense - why not go the one week 5 days?

Hope all had a great day.

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Bird mama — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 03:33:25 GMT

Freddie, good for you. Let the humans fend for themselves now and again.

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yock — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:00:47 GMT

Another cooler day here. Ordered tickets for Mary Poppins stage production for the 26th. Should be fun.
They opened a couple dams close to us to relieve water pressure. People close by had to evacuate but so far it has gone smoothly. When I was watching the news cast I thought of all our friends in Califirnia. Why can't someone figure out a way to share resources I suppose then we would have to find a fair minded person to distribute it.

Re: July 2015 - Back Fence

mousiegirl — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:46:38 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
Freddie, good for you. Let the humans fend for themselves now and again.

If DH comes home and doesn't see me in the kitchen, he asks, "is this a fend night?"

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Winifred — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:38:56 GMT

Another hot day - was very nice most of the morning and actually it is a good 10 degrees cooler than what we have been having and a lot less humid. Unfortunately still a tad too hot and too much humidity. Am NOT complaining as it is better than what we have been having.

It is about 3:30 our time out here on the West Coast and just now stopped. Started my day at 4 am., have had no time for lunch or breakfast BUT DID get to Curves - thank goodness and ran some errands. Got my hair done and just got back from getting my eyes checked. Felt so good when I left - almost strutted. I have had cataract surgery in both eyes and FINALLY got to go back to the office of the eye MD I started with when I moved here in 1960. Dr. Robert and his brother Norman are both gone but Norman's son is running it now with another optometrist. I was so unhappy when I retired in 1999 as I had to stop going there - Medicare dot always let you go where you want to go. Now with my other insurance, they did not sign a contract with the optometrist at that medical center - and I was upset. Sure made a happy dance when they told me about this eye MD near me. Am sooooooooo happy about this change. And I strutted out because he told me how impressed he was with the health of my eyes - he said it was rare he saw eyes this healthy in a person my age. No, not going to spill those beans. Anyway I felt so good and they do so many tests now they never did in the past. Brain waves, great, etc, etc. No sign of many of the dreaded eye problems one can occur as we age - he was also super elated at my blood pressure - well so am I - but that is what makes me dizzy from time to time. LOL.

Only got two loads of clothes washed so will get another done tomorrow morning - I hope. Then I hope to send the kids Mother to the laundromat to do blanket, quilts, sheets. Cannot afford to do that at home any more - always have done them at home except for the last year.

Hope all had a super good day.

July 2015 - Back Fence

Bird mama — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:50:34 GMT

Betty - seeing Mary Poppins on stage is going to be fun. I know what you mean about being able to funnel the water to California :-)

Freddie - I'm glad that your eye exam went well and that you are back with a doctor you trust. I need to find a new opthalmologist. It's been 5 years since I had my eyes examined. I'd like to find one that actually does something. These days, their helpers do most of the work.

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luvsbulldogs — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:42:52 GMT

Winifred........so glad to hear that you are seeing an eye doctor that you like and that your eyes are doing so well. You mentioned Cataract surgery in both eyes which I am about to have done. I had to cancel my appointment yesterday because I was sick but go at the end of the month. Do you know what the recuperation time is with having the Cataract surgery done. We are planning to go go away and I really would not like leaving here during the eye drops time and the recouperation time in case something goes wrong like and infection or something. Also how long do you have to put the drops in your eyes afterwards.

Wow, started your day at 4 am! I don't know how you do it. It sounds like you have very long days and busy ones also. Sure do hope that you get to bed early tonight and get some rest!

Yock...... seeing Mary Poppins stage reproduction sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy your day! What a great idea to find a way to funnel water to someplace else.

Birdmama....... do you feed any wildlife besides the birds?

mousiegirl...... how is your day going for you?

Wavng hi to all the birders!!!

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mousiegirl — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 03:36:46 GMT

@luvsbulldogs wrote:
Winifred........so glad to hear that you are seeing an eye doctor that you like and that your eyes are doing so well. You mentioned Cataract surgery in both eyes which I am about to have done. I had to cancel my appointment yesterday because I was sick but go at the end of the month. Do you know what the recuperation time is with having the Cataract surgery done. We are planning to go go away and I really would not like leaving here during the eye drops time and the recouperation time in case something goes wrong like and infection or something. Also how long do you have to put the drops in your eyes afterwards.
Wow, started your day at 4 am! I don't know how you do it. It sounds like you have very long days and busy ones also. Sure do hope that you get to bed early tonight and get some rest!

Yock...... seeing Mary Poppins stage reproduction sounds like a lot of fun. Enjoy your day! What a great idea to find a way to funnel water to someplace else.

Birdmama....... do you feed any wildlife besides the birds?

mousiegirl...... how is your day going for you?

Wavng hi to all the birders!!!

Hi luvsbulldogs, not good. You can find that answer in the July Bird's Nest thread if you care to, I just can't type it again. Hope all is well with you.