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PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 7:27 pm

Steve the Otter getting a Cat-Scan

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icecream
July 28, 2026 12:56 am
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😂

PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 5:09 pm

Hey there Lovely Early Bird People 🐦 101F, so far; heading to another 108 degree day — Lordy! Rick’s surgery was originally scheduled for noon, they took him in at 3p; my tummy feels like someone stomped on it. I know it’s a common operation, just not on a member of my family. 😟 Kitty and i talked for quite a while, made the time go by without making us crazier. Procedure is expected to last around 4 hours; then he’ll be in ICU for the next 24 before going to a regular room. Chuck made pizza then felt guilty… Read more »

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Kathy S
July 27, 2026 5:51 pm
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Prayers for all to go well with Rick’s surgery and recovery 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Tell Chuck he doesn’t need to feel guilty about making the pizza without Rick there 😊 There’s more to look forward to celebrate Rick once he’s back home 😄

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PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 6:33 pm
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Thank you dear Kathy ♥ That’s what I told Chuck.

Kathy S
July 28, 2026 5:47 pm
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❤️

Jenn
July 27, 2026 6:05 pm
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Prayers for Rick’s surgery and his recovery. 🙏
I understand how Chuck felt but Rick wouldn’t mind under the circumstances.💙

PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 6:33 pm
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Thank you dear Jenn ♥

PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 6:32 pm
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Got the text; procedure is done; 2 hours and things look good; arteries are clean as a whistle 😉

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Jenn
July 28, 2026 6:36 am
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Great news!💙

icecream
July 28, 2026 12:56 am
Reply to  PamCo_Home

Hi Pam.
Prayers for Rick I do hope the operation is a big success.😘🙏

Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:13 am

Good morning, 63 going up to 81 degrees, sun all day. Yesterday we worked on the shed, well mostly Denny did. I sat in the rocker under the tent canopy with my crochet and helped off and on. A small building but so many pieces and he had to make cuts for the back pieces because there are pipes and faucets connected to the camp. Still need to do the ceiling but we quit at suppertime. Today Denny goes to Augusta with friend Gene, Denny is helping Gene with some stuff at the Veteran’s home there. Picture of sunset at… Read more »

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Kathy S
July 27, 2026 7:22 am
Reply to  Jenn

Hi Jenn
Good news with progress made on the metal shed.
Beautiful sunset pic 💛🧡❤️

Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:33 am
Reply to  Kathy S

Thank you Kathy, a little progress is better than none. Denny found his drill bits are dull and a couple other tools not working so good. He will pick up some new tomorrow, we are going to Auburn to have supper with Gabe and family and they have a big Lowe’s right there.

PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 5:05 pm
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Stunning sunset photo 😮💞
Nice to know your part in shed assembly is being limited to supervision with a bit of help here and there to keep it on track 😄 sure do think i’m funny.
Hope Denny and Gene had a productive and enjoyable day.

Jenn
July 27, 2026 6:06 pm
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Thanks Pam, they did have an enjoyable day. 😀

Kathy S
July 27, 2026 7:05 am

Good Morning! It was very foggy first thing this morning but the sun is burning it off. Sunny, muggy and 73 going up to 91 with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms.
Yesterday Craig was able to plant the rest of what we bought from Creekside Nursery and Garden Goods Direct.

Here’s a closeup of the mass planting of Heart to Heart Scarlet Flame Caladium. These are planted along the back wall of our enclosed porch.

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icecream
July 27, 2026 7:15 am
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Hi Kathy.
What a lovely looking plant beautiful colours.😘

Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:18 am
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Hi Kathy,
Fancy seeing you this early here.💜
Your temperatures sound very uncomfortable, I hope you see cooler days soon.🥵
Very pretty Caladium, I like the dark color looks like burgundy on the leaf.

PamCo_Home
July 27, 2026 5:01 pm
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Lovely plant 💗

Ardyth ~ Tucson
July 27, 2026 4:59 am

A quick hello from Minnesota
It was SO hot here yesterday. Over 90 with high humidity and dew point. Just awful. Went to church and Mike took us for a pontoon ride around Ripple lake. We are going to Duluth today but there’s no ships coming in so I am very disappointed. I have only texted Rick but he says it’s so hot he’s not leaving the house. I looked at the forecast for Tucson and there are many days of 108 and 110 happening and will be happening when I get home. Oh boy everybody have a good day

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July 27, 2026 4:59 am

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Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:23 am

Love this picture of you, looks like Maine lakes pretty blue waters and many trees.😍

icecream
July 27, 2026 5:59 am

Hi Ardy.
My heart goes out to you that must be unbearable with such high humidity.
We have cooled down here a bit back in the mid 80F range now but stil no rain.😀😘

Kathy S
July 27, 2026 7:09 am

Hi Ardy
Have fun at Duluth even though there won’t be any ships arriving or departing.

Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:20 am

Hi Ardy,
I have been enjoying your pictures on FB. So happy your having a nice time.
I had thought you would be enjoying cooler more comfortable temperatures in MN, really too bad it is so hot there I did not realize it was so hot there.
I am sorry you will not see any ships at Duluth, I know you had high hopes for that. 😥
Have missed you here on chat.💗

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Lynn
July 27, 2026 7:51 am
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I would enjoy the pontoon ride..sorry it’s so hot there..

icecream
July 27, 2026 1:29 am

Good Monday morning.
Beryl, Jenn, Ardyth, Kathy, Lynn, Pam.
Not a bad night quite comfortable sleep but still under just the duvet cover.
Up to 74f today so quite cool for us today but back into the high 80F range for the week.
No real let up in this hot weather yet and the latest forecast is still showing no rainfall in sight.😞.
Hope you all had a peaceful Sunday and ready for a brand new week.
Hope you fitted the last screw in your shed yesterday Jenn.😘

Kathy S
July 27, 2026 7:16 am
Reply to  icecream

Hi Ice
Our hot weather continues as well. We’ve had some rain here but need more. I know you guys badly need rain 😞

icecream
July 27, 2026 8:00 am
Reply to  Kathy S

Hi Kathy.
Pleased you have had some rain it will be our turn one day.lol.😘

Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:27 am
Reply to  icecream

Hi Ice,
I wish but we did not get that far. Denny put a big tarp over the top of the shed to keep it dry until he can get back to it.
I can’t figure out what is going on in that image?😀
Enjoy your slightly cooler day today as it looks to be heating back up for you.

icecream
July 27, 2026 8:00 am
Reply to  Jenn

Hi Jenn.
That must be one complicated shed kit hope you beat it in the end.
It looks like getting rid of an old shed I think.lol.
A nice fresh day today but you are right things will be heating up again by the end of the week.😘

PamCo_Home
July 26, 2026 5:47 pm

It’s 108F today 🔥🔥 Back from the hospital; Rick’s doing a LOT better, he’s at about 80% of what he was prior to the nightmare that was last Tuesday. I got him a box of Russell Stover chocolates; candy bars were too difficult for him to rip open; this is much easier. He’s scheduled for surgery at noon tomo; a Carotid Endarterectomy; get that nasty plaque out of there. Insurance approval has come thru for OT/PT following the surgery. We are moving forward.
What a day! Must be naptime 😉

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icecream
July 27, 2026 1:22 am
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Hi Pam.
So pleased that Rick is doing so well hope the surgery is successful/😘🙏

Kathy S
July 27, 2026 7:18 am
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Hi Pam
Encouraging update on Rick. Prayers for all to go well with his surgery 🙏🏻❤️

Jenn
July 27, 2026 7:29 am
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Hi Pam,
What Kathy said, encouraging update on Rick and continued prayers.🙏

Lynn
July 27, 2026 7:53 am
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I’m glad that Rick is so much better…prayers for his surgery today 💕

icecream
July 27, 2026 8:01 am
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😂😘