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#168
Day 168
"LEMONADE FOR SALE"
As I was driving out of the lake, I saw a familiar summertime sight - The Lemonade Stand! Even before I knew it was Connie's grand...
#169
Day 169
Greetings and Salutations
I have the best of intensions for getting cards in the mail in a timely manner. Don't know why it's so difficult for me to j...
#170
Day 170
Green Goodness
Doug and Linda invited us for flatbread and dessert. I was excited to make the salads! All of the greens came from my garden --- butter...
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Day 171
Magic Goggles
Amazing medical technology for spotting runaway ear canal crystals. I could not see out, but the therapist could see my eyeballs on the...
#172
Day 172
To Brighten Your Day
I felt undeserving, but visits from friends, greeting cards, and treats were so appreciated in the days following my release from...
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Day 173
Planning Scan
My appointment with Dr. Engh the neurosurgeon and Dr. Burton the radiologist went well. They still feel the best course of action is rad...
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Day 174
Shopping in Erie PA
Although shopping is rarely appealing to me, I didn't want to miss the chance to spend time with Barb and Pat since it had been aw...
#175
Day 175
LL Social Club Poker Run
Debbie and Joe P, Dione, and Jim and I were in charge of the first of five challenge activities. Over 100 LL residents riding...
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Day 176
Evening Lake View
Bobbie is still struggling with her back so we brought dinner to her and Bob. It was a perfect day for my homemade Vegetable soup si...
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Day 177
Dinner Around the Campfire
Every Monday, Linda and Hank host a covered-dish dinner. Sometimes there is a theme. Today was the first we attended and it...
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Day 178
A Little "Pop" of Color
In 2014 a decorator told me I needed some color in the Living and Dining room. I loved the idea, but I let it percolate for th...
#179
Day 179
Strawberry Days 5K
At 6 pm I was flat on my back on the floor of my closet with not an ounce of energy left. I had a whopping 19,000 steps already log...
#180
Day 180
Hands Up
Another clear scan! NDC! Next one in six months. Jim said to Dr. Bartlett, "But we're not doing handstands yet, right?" He said with a smile,...
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Day 181
Friendly Frolic Accoutrements
Months in the planning and worrying about the small stuff -- tomorrow is the big day. Over 350 pre-registered frolicers...
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Day 182
Friendly Frolic Awards Presentation
What a successful event - over 450 participants, water station at the turnaround, t-shirts and goodie bags distrib...
#183
Day 183
Forever Friends
Joan, Jess, Katie, and me - Katie was 2-1/2 months and Jess was 6 weeks old when they first met. Here we are outside of the Adley's la...
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Day 184
What's For Dinner?
Ryan smoked pulled pork on Saturday, and on Sunday he used the leftovers to make nachos AND smoked beef brisket. When he left for w...
#185
Day 185
Happy Fourth of July
What a great birthday! Dave, Katie, Owen, and Ryan arrived last Friday; Ken arrived on Sunday morning, and Dan and Des arrived la...
#186
Day 186
Strolling Through The Neighborhood.
Dave went to work and Katie was trying to work from the lake, but Owen was not having a great day and was rather f...
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Day 187
Drone On
When lake friends dropped by for a visit, a discussion ensued about how much weight Dan's drone could carry. Just for fun, Dan and Ken set up...
#188
Day 188
Lucky Me
I am the envy of many mothers here at the lake. When my children come home, they shop, cook, AND clean up. Mostly, I make breakfast and some...
#189
Day 189
Happy Day
We celebrated Pat's retirement with a waffle breakfast then had a relaxing pontoon boat ride. We snapped this photo as she was returning hom...
#190
Day 190
Well Done!
Jim spent the week before everyone arrived clearing out our shed and installing white pegboard on the walls. When Ken arrived last Sunday,...
#191
Day 191
Loads and Loads
For a change Vicky and I ran four miles at the lake rather than meeting at Cool Springs Fitness. Longest run I'd done in quite while a...