Hello!

Several times recently I have thought about posting on the blog. And obviously, I never got around to it!

All is well here. Things have been busy. Golfer and I had a trip to Ohio for Mom's 100th birthday. She's still enjoying all the cards,candy, and flowers she received as well as the goody bags full of canned goods some friends gave her. It was a nice party. Many thanks to my sister and my niece for doing almost all the work! Also to Tim, a friend who looks after the building where Mom lives. You can check out Bikini's blog and see the pictures she posted, too.

Golfer and I have been busy around our home. We want to get a privacy fence built in our back yard. Where we live has a home owners association and that means paperwork. We've done our part. The board meets on Thursday and I was told we might know by the weekend if everything was approved. Then it will be good-by to the neighbor's dog poo and hello to a better view on the other side!

We're also moving forward with the plans for our spare room. We're going to have a wall of floor-to-ceiling shelves and lower cabinets built. The same man who built the new cabinets for the master bath is doing it. Can't wait for that to be done! The wood has been ordered and he said he'd be bringing some stain samples by this week.

Golfer and some of his friends will be playing in the PGA Tour World Amateur Handicap Classic golf tournament in Myrtle Beach at the end of the month. This is always a fun time. There are usually over 4,000 players and they play at courses all over the area. Every evening at the Convention Center there are food and entertainment. Plus we get to see friends that we don't get to see all the time. AND... I get some more beach and pool time!

It's been very hot in Virginia - the dreaded triple H's - hot, humid and hazy. Last week we had a LOT of rain and there was flooding in some areas. None close to us. The yard is green. The geraniums are blooming. Some of the Encore azaleas are starting to bloom again now. And yet, they are putting Christmas things out in the stores. Don't get me started!

Boxer started kindergarten on August 3rd and he is doing well and having fun. Bloomer moved up a class at Daycare and she is doing well, also. BeyBe starts sixth grade the day after Labor Day.

So there you are! Life moves on. Stay safe!