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Up and ready to enjoy 3 days off. Youngest son is coming for a visit, I’m not sure what all we’ll get up to but I’m looking forward to him being here 🥰. Tomorrow I have a trim scheduled at the beauty parlor (at this late date it’s more of an intervention 😆)

I talked to my daughter this AM about the job/grandchild situation, getting everything out on the table and establishing boundaries — not that she would intentionally walk all over me but let’s get it out and be on the same page from the get-go. This Is Hard For Me but I did it 😊.
 

I had a visitor this morning.. I hate when people just call round, especially when I've not long got up, and I'm not properly dressed and my hair is a birds' nest etc.. and I've barely had a cuppa tea.. but it's doubly worse when you haven't seen them for 30 years, and they just drop by..... arrgggh... so of course I'm apologising for looking like something the cats' dragged in.. very uncomfortable.. ask them to take a seat while I get dressed etc.. and of course they're saying '' don't be silly you look fine''.. and of course I don't and then in the meantime I've got to make them coffee.. and so on while dashing around making sure everything is presentable..... jeeezus.. god help me from long lost friends who knock because they were passing.. how about a text at the very least !!:rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
hollydolly said:
I had a visitor this morning.. I hate when people just call round, especially when I've not long got up, and I'm not properly dressed and my hair is a birds' nest etc.. and I've barely had a cuppa tea.. but it's doubly worse when you haven't seen them for 30 years, and they just drop by..... arrgggh... so of course I'm apologising for looking like something the cats' dragged in.. very uncomfortable.. ask them to take a seat while I get dressed etc.. and of course they're saying '' don't be silly you look fine''.. and of course I don't and then in the meantime I've got to make them coffee.. and so on while dashing around making sure everything is presentable..... jeeezus.. god help me from long lost friends who knock because they were passing.. how about a text at the very least !!:rolleyes::rolleyes:
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My ex used to want to do that all the time - but, I refused, as I would not be pleased to be surprised that way. He constantly dropped in on family on his way home from work, and they would say "shouldn't you be home with your wife?" .. but, he still didn't take the hint.
 
Almost everything got done in the garden before it got too hot. The iris and allium bulbs haven't been planted, but there's plenty of time to do that, and the 30% vinegar didn't get sprayed on those blasted weeds in the side yard. There's always tomorrow...

@hollydolly I feel your discomfort. Drop-in guests don't thrill me, either. Call. Text. Lemmeno that you're coming so I at least have time to gather my wits!
 
hollydolly said:
I had a visitor this morning.. I hate when people just call round, especially when I've not long got up, and I'm not properly dressed and my hair is a birds' nest etc.. and I've barely had a cuppa tea.. but it's doubly worse when you haven't seen them for 30 years, and they just drop by..... arrgggh... so of course I'm apologising for looking like something the cats' dragged in.. very uncomfortable.. ask them to take a seat while I get dressed etc.. and of course they're saying '' don't be silly you look fine''.. and of course I don't and then in the meantime I've got to make them coffee.. and so on while dashing around making sure everything is presentable..... jeeezus.. god help me from long lost friends who knock because they were passing.. how about a text at the very least !!:rolleyes::rolleyes:
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This would make me crazy. I don't like "drop-in" guests most especially if it is someone I haven't seen in 30 years. And I would never just stop in to see someone without calling or texting them first. I hope these folks were people that you liked and were happy to see.
 
Colleen said:
Getting 14 new windows replaced in the house :) YAY! We ordered them in April and they finally came in. At least they will be done before winter:)
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@Colleen I had the windows in my house replaced last year. The old ones were original to the house (over 50 years old) and did little to keep out the cold air. They rattled when the wind blew and a few of them didn't lock any longer. Replacing them was expensive but honestly one of the best decisions I've made to date with the renovations to my house. May I ask what company you went with for the replacement windows?
 
Leann said:
This would make me crazy. I don't like "drop-in" guests most especially if it is someone I haven't seen in 30 years. And I would never just stop in to see someone without calling or texting them first. I hope these folks were people that you liked and were happy to see.
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yes and no... certainly not people I want to see without some kind of notice. When I asked why they didn't text they said ''we thought we'd surprise you''... oh yes you did that alright.. and if I had been rude I would have told them to beggar off.. and come back when they're invited, but I didn't.. ..the funny part was I didn't even recognise them when I opened the door, until they spoke..it's been so long and they've changed a LOT!!
 
Blessed said:
@hollydolly I hate that. Now when it happens, I answer the door, tell them I am not feeling well. Call me next time first, so you can save a trip if I am not up for company. I am not the one being rude, they are, just showing up with no invitation or notice.
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I have no qualms about saying this usually tbh.. but because I hadn't seen these people for decades.. it completely threw me... all I can say is thank goodness my house is always tidy and clean..I would have had died of embarassment if it had been untidy.. even if I was looking a mess myself.. having not even yet been in the shower..
 
Georgiagranny said:
Almost everything got done in the garden before it got too hot. The iris and allium bulbs haven't been planted, but there's plenty of time to do that, and the 30% vinegar didn't get sprayed on those blasted weeds in the side yard. There's always tomorrow...

@hollydolly I feel your discomfort. Drop-in guests don't thrill me, either. Call. Text. Lemmeno that you're coming so I at least have time to gather my wits!
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exactly right.. I mean I would have preffered at the very least to have had my shower.. and got my hair sorted.. etc.. and prepare myself for a conversation that I never knew I was going to be having today.. about things from the past etc..
 
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@Colleen I had the windows in my house replaced last year. The old ones were original to the house (over 50 years old) and did little to keep out the cold air. They rattled when the wind blew and a few of them didn't lock any longer. Replacing them was expensive but honestly one of the best decisions I've made to date with the renovations to my house. May I ask what company you went with for the replacement windows?
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Yes, they were expensive (but what isn't these days?) but ours were original from 1969 and single pane and caulking coming out, etc., so when we had 3 rooms gutted and remodeled (including a kitchen), we knew we needed to get rid of those old windows. Our contractor that did the remodel recommended Window World, so that's who we got. I'm so glad we did. There were 5 guys that came and they were like a well oiled machine and they were done in 4 hours. They cleaned up everything, including the new windows. I'm glad we ordered them in April because we knew it would be a long wait, but the guys said it's even longer a wait now. He said people are going to have to wait 6-8 months because they can't get material and there's such a big demand for windows. It's crazy.
 
I am thinking I need to replace my windows too. I know it will be a big expense but I would receive the benefits while I am still here and the house will most likely sell for a higher price in the future. I have about 17 windows, how many did you replace?
 
Georgiagranny said:
I'm up and all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Gonna reheat some biscuits and gravy that we brought home from a visit to Cracker Barrel the other day, make the bed, dress, clean Maggiecat's litter box. By then it'll be daylight and I can head to the garden.

On today's agenda is spraying the cannas to try to defeat the leaf rollers and spraying the roses to make the aphids go away. Then I'm gonna cut the iris back, plant those three $5 iris bulbs, move a couple of day lilies, and if I haven't run out of steam yet, transplant some sunpatiens that are blocking my view of other flowers.

If I can get it all done before it's too hot, there are nasty tall weeds in the side yard that I want to get rid of forever so will attempt to kill them with a healthy dose of 30% vinegar so that nothing will ever grow there again. Here's hoping I don't meet up with any copperheads🐍 while I'm poking around!

@Trila Now that your cupboards are all cleaned out, how about zipping on over here and doing mine?

What's everybody else up to?
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Let me grab my broom, and I'll fly right over there! 🧹
 
We changed out the windows in this house several years ago and recently changed all the screens, made a world of difference in keeping out the heat...these windows are the kind that top and bottom tilt inward so you can clean the outside from inside your house.

Today I've been mowing, with all the rain, the grass is growing like crazy, just came in, took a bath and had lunch,
nap time now.
 
Jackie23 said:
We changed out the windows in this house several years ago and recently changed all the screens, made a world of difference in keeping out the heat...these windows are the kind that top and bottom tilt inward so you can clean the outside from inside your house.

Today I've been mowing, with all the rain, the grass is growing like crazy, just came in, took a bath and had lunch,
nap time now.
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we did the opposite.. replaced all the windows to keep IN the heat...:D
 
Colleen said:
Getting 14 new windows replaced in the house :) YAY! We ordered them in April and they finally came in. At least they will be done before winter:)
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Happy for you, getting your new windows.
IMO, installing windows is a huge added value to ones home.
On the farm we had we had quality windows and doors installed, triple pain, with all the weather protection anyone could ever want…..we used “ Polar Windows “ of Canada.
I had the same company install windows and doors in my present house in town, in 2017.
25 year warranty……if issues arise which is very seldom, and if needed in the first year…..materials, labour, and mileage is zero dollars.
Now, there is a bit of a change…..after the first year…..materials, labour, is still no charge, but you pay for the trip, due to gas prices…..I think it’s around $200.00.
I love this company and their products.
 

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