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Post by phyl on Jun 29, 2019 2:17:15 GMT
HELLO JUNE BUGS, HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN TO MOUNT RUSHMORE?
WE WERE THERE ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO.
BEAUTIFUL . A PERSON COULD SPEND HOURS THERE.WE WENT THROUGH THE GUTZON BORGLUM STUDIO.
LOTS OF PEOPLE THERE.
MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIAL IS A MASSIVE SCULPTURE CARVED INTO THE BLACK HILLS REGION OF SOUTH DAKOTA. COMPLETED IN 1941 UNDER THE DIRECTION OF GUTZON BORGLUM AND HIS SON LINCOLN,THE SCULPTURE'S ROUGHLY 60-FT HIGH GRANITE FACES DEPICTS U.S. PRESIDENTS.
GEORGE WASHINGTON , THOMAS JEFFERSON,THEODORE ROOSEVELT, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. THE SITE ALSO FEATURES A MUSEUM WITH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS.
CONSTRUCTION STARTED OCTOBER 4,1941.
THE MEMORIAL IS LOCATED NEAR KEYSTONE IN THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA,ROUGHLY 30 MILES FROM RAPID CITY. EACH YEAR APPROXIMATELY THREE MILLION PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD VISIT MOUNT RUSHMORE TO EXPERIENCE THIS PATRIOTIC SITE.
TODAY, THE WONDER OF THIS MOUNTAIN REVERBERATES TROUGH EVERY VISITOR.
WILL TELL YOU MORE ABOUT THE TRIP LATER.
SOUTH DAKOTA IS A LONG STATE TO GO THROUGH. BUGS BUNNY PHYL.
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Post by catter81 on Jun 29, 2019 2:40:54 GMT
June Bugs
FIREFLY SANDY, IL
CRICKET MARLENE,WI
LADY BUG MOLLY MO
BLUE MINT LEAF BEETLE CAT,OR
LEOPARD BEETLE DORIS, NE
HONEY BEE DIANE,OK
BUMBLE BEE MICHELLE,NV
DRAGONFLY NANCY ,IL
LIGHTNING BUG CONNIE, WPA
LAVENDER BUTTERFLY KATHIE,CA
ITSY BITSY SPIDER LUCY,NTX
SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY SUE MT
GIANT GNATS, PEGGYSUE,MO
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Post by catter81 on Jun 29, 2019 2:42:21 GMT
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Post by Mollyann on Jun 29, 2019 3:12:28 GMT
Oh, my! I'm so late, I'm early!
QOTD from Friday: I remember the sparklers, Roman candles, fireflies, and homemade ice-cream at Grandma and Grandpa's.
QOTD Saturday: Yes, I've been to Mt. Rushmore three times. Once when I was 14. Then in 1996 it was our last family trip before DS went to the Air Force. Then in 2017 we took the three granddaughters there. Lots of steps and walking!
I spent most of the day on Friday with Nancy Zieman's videos on my laptop. I even ordered a couple of her books. I read somewhere that Nancy's Notions is closing. That's really too bad, but I'm sure Nancy, herself, was the driving force. I watched the memorial videos as well. She was a wonderful teacher.
Jenny, on one of the videos, they were making weighted blankets for children who needed them. They used tightly folded flat twin sheets inside the pockets for the weights. You could probably make one for your pups!
DH decided he wanted to meet DD for lunch, so we met her at G&D Steakhouse (she never says no to that one!) After that, we took our minivan to the dealer for an oil change. They rotated the tires as well, and wanted to change all the fluids and filters. I don't think DH let them do all that.
Friends called and wanted to meet us for supper at Bob Evans'. That was fun. Coming home, I watched more videos. I think I've just about watched all of them I need.
We're out of muffins, so I'll bake first thing on Saturday! Hope all of you are snoozing peacefully! ~~Molly
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Post by jenny91638 on Jun 29, 2019 8:02:22 GMT
No time to post tonight... doggieboy is sick .. anxiety I guess from the idiots shooting off illegal fireworks.. Happens every year.
Jenny
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Post by grandmasandy2 on Jun 29, 2019 11:39:51 GMT
Where has June gone? Seems like it just started! But as fast as it has gone I have to believe three weeks from Monday will be here before I know it! Found out Jeff still has not paid the property taxes that were due June 4th and his lawyer told Debbie's lawyer they feel she should pay half to which they said forget it as Debbie paid all the taxes last year and that house should have been put on the market and sold which he would not agree to so those taxes are his responsibility!
Fred's golfing this morning and I sure hope he's done early as supposed to get heat index in the 100's today. So I will feed the cats on my own which means I can stay as long as I want after feeding them. I think poor Maybean is getting very tired as when I went to give him a belly rub last night he bit me! Then he meowed and was rubbing against my legs. The kittens always go after my shoe laces and are experts now at untying them! I now have a routine down. When I go in the morning I open the blinds, feed Maija's one beautiful fish, make sure to close her bedroom door after that is done so no cat can get to it, check water bowl, refill kibble dish and then feed the wet food. That is difficult as all three have their heads in the can of food making it almost impossible to get it in their dishes! Then I play with them and watch their interaction and stay about an hour. Then at night I close the blinds, clean the litter boxes, check food dishes, check water bowl and feed the wet food. Debbie doesn't give them a lot of wet food as for three cats she only uses 1 1/2 cans a day. Then yesterday her chewy order came which was two cartons with kitty litter, a carton of wet food and a bag of kibble. Fred and I had to carry the cartons into the garage together then we emptied the cartons and put the contents in the house. Turns out what made them so heavy was the kitty litter.
After the fiasco of gaining weight from the medicine and then losing it with the new medicine I have officially lost three new pounds from the first of the month. So pretty happy with that!
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Post by phyl on Jun 29, 2019 12:12:47 GMT
GOOD MORNING, SANDY GOOD FOR YOU LOSING..WOULD IT WORK TO PUT THE DISHES ON THE COUNTER WHILE YOU MIX THE MEAT?
OH YEAH THOSE CHEWY BOXES ARE HEAVY. WHEN THE UPS GUY WOULD STOP AT THE NEIGHBORS WE WOULD TAKE THE DELIVERIES TO THE BACK DOOR.JUST PROTECTING THEIR BOXES.
THE FIRST TIME A CHEWY BOX CAME DON TRIED TO LIFT IT .NO MORE.DON IS PRETTY STRONG. THEY HAVE 3 CATS AND A DOG .HAVE NO IDEA HOW HEAVY A BOX FOR ALL THEM WOULD OR THE EXPENSE. FEEL SORRY FOR THE UPS GUYS .
OH THAT DARN JEFF IS TRYING TO PULL DEBBIE'S PURSE STRINGS. ALSO HE IS HAVING MORE DARN EXCUSES THEN CARTER'S HAS PILLS.BUGS BUNNY PHYL
THAT DARN JEFF IS TRYING TO PULL DEBBIE'S PURSE STRINGS.
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Post by flucielucy on Jun 29, 2019 12:18:24 GMT
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Post by flucielucy on Jun 29, 2019 12:24:33 GMT
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Post by flucielucy on Jun 29, 2019 12:42:54 GMT
Phyl, one more day and you can rest awhile. Thank you for June and the awesome job.
JULY SUMMER FUN
CAMPING Marlene,WI
SETTING in the SHADE with SAMMY, Peggysue, MO
FUN WITH FRIENDS Phyl, WI
TRAVELING With The GRANDKIDS Molly, MO
LAZY DAYS Connie, WPA
LEMONADE Cat, OR
DEBBIE, JIM, and KITTENS TIME Sandy, IL
SHADY NAPS Diane, OK
AT the CAMPGROUND Nancy, IL
ENJOYING SUMMER DAYS Doris, NE
TRAVELING With FAMILY Kathie, CA
PLAYING in the GARDEN Sue, MT
RELAXING REUNION Jenny, CA
SUMMER FUN Michelle
BAREFOOT KID Lucy, NTX
Linda CO We need a name Linda.
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Post by doris34 on Jun 29, 2019 13:24:26 GMT
Good Morning Phyl and June Bugs,
This morning it is 79* and going up to 99* and sunny, hot and humid with winds S 10-15 mph. It looks like the next few days will be about the same temperature.
Its very quiet right now considering that we live in the city of Lincoln. I usually hear a lot of traffic sounds but not this morning. I guess everyone must have decided to sleep in today.
The dogs have been out and came back in and had their breakfast and Hunter settled back down and went to sleep on my bed. Bailey is sound asleep again on the floor in the living room.
I've had my early morning medicine and in about half an hour I will be ready for some breakfast and whatever the day will bring today.
As far as I know there are no special plans for today, so I'll just wait and see what may come up later.
Auntie Acid: Sat-Sun June 29-30: If today is the worst day of your life then you know tomorrow will be better!
Leopard Beetle Doris
199/145/149
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Post by phyl on Jun 29, 2019 13:36:21 GMT
GOOD MORNING,
HAD A LONG POST ABOUT SOUTH DAKOTA AND LOT IT.THERESA CALLED AND WE TALKED TO LON START OUT WITH WATERTOWN S.D. WE LIVED THERE FOR 3 YEARS.BEFORE TERRY REDDLIN BECAME FAMOUS. HE WAS PROBABLY JUST A KID BACK IN THE LATE 60'S.
WE SPENT A FEW HOURS IN HIS MUSEUM. WOULD LIKE TO GO BACK I HAVE A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT FOR THERE.
NEXT WAS THE CORN PALACE. BEAUTIFUL ART WORK MADE OUT OF CORN KERNELS.
WE DID SEE THE PASSION PLAY.A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE IN SOME PARTS OF THE PLAY WE COULD NOT HEAR.
WE WENT TO THE COWBOY SUPPER CLUB. YOU GET A COWBOY MEAL
HOTDOGS, CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER MEAT. BEANS,ROLL. GOOD WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT. NEXT MORNING WE WENT BACK FOR PANCAKES. WE GOT TO WATCH THE BLUE CAMPING PIE PLATES BEING MADE ROPE AND BARBWIRE. THE PLATES WHERE FOR SALE..
WE ALSO TOURED A BLACK HILLS GOLD FACTORY. BOY DO THEY KEEP THAT WORK AREA VERY CLEANED. AREA THAT IS VERY SENSITIVE CONTROL. THEY WORK UNDER MAGNIFY GLASSES MY EYES HURT JUST LOOKING AT THAT IT IS A VERY PRECISE AREA.
WENT TO A QUILT SHOP IN HILL CITY.FIRST I THOUGHT WE WERE. IN THE WRONG PLACE. CHRISTMAS SHOP IN THE FRONT AND QUILT SHOP IN THE BACK. NEXT DOOR WAS A WINE TASTING PLACE. GUESS DH 'S GO THERE WHILE THE WIVES SHOP.DON STAYED WITH
WE DID GO TO THE WINE PLACE. BUNG HOME A BOTTLE FOR THE GIRLS. CALLED JACKASS RHUBARB WINE.
WE LET S.D GOING THROUGH THE BLACK HILLS. BB PHYL
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Post by flucielucy on Jun 29, 2019 13:39:21 GMT
This is for the fantastic June Bugs that Phyl has hosted.
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Post by flucielucy on Jun 29, 2019 13:54:01 GMT
Another hot summer day. Mid 90's. Started out at 74 so....
Kathie, Texans always go to the Alamo if it is their first time in San Antone. You might not be interested. Of course it is commercialized since I saw it the first time as a kid.
Yes, I have been to Mt. Rushmore. At the time one of DH's nephews managed a ranch and I got to spend a couple of weeks with them.
Sandy, you are doing so well, CONGRATULATIONS!
I am trying but it is a few points down then a few points back up so we will see what I record for July 1st. I cut my breakfast by about 1/4. Cut back on yogurt. Am doing the Greek light this week. 80 cal. Before that I tried to do without then bought plain and added vanilla and honey but it was still over 100 cal.
No real plans for the day so I will do some house work and maybe a load of clothes.
A very rough night so very tired. Something stung me sitting in the yard Thursday evening and I can't seem to get relief from it. Last night Bearly wanted our routine out in the lawn chair after our walk but there was no wind so I only sat a few minutes and held him.
Watched 'I Can Only Imagine' yesterday before we walked.
Have a great day. Is anyone going to a parade or anything today? Too hot for this old lady to stand out on the street. Tomorrow our church service will be patriotic.
Have a great day all.
ITSY BITSY SPIDER LUCY about to be BAREFOOT.
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Post by Mollyann on Jun 29, 2019 14:05:40 GMT
Sandy, congratulations on your weight loss!
Lucy, our church service on Sunday will be patriotic too. I guess it's hot all over.
Kathie, if your group is made up of shoppers, ask if the San Marcos outlet mall is still in operation. It's about 25 miles north of San Antonio, and used to be wonderful. That's been several years ago though.
Jenny, I hope doggie boy feels better today. He needs ear phones and quiet classical music.
Phyl, yes, the Corn Palace is wonderful! We bought a lot of gifts there. One was a bag of corn chowder that we gave DDIL. At the time, they were having all their household goods sent to Germany. The corn chowder was the only thing they had in the house for supper. They borrowed a pan from a neighbor to cook it, and she said it was the best food she had ever tasted! I'm thinking that was 2016 rather than 2017 . . . the kids have been away three years.
I slept late this morning. DH went to meet friends at McD's at 7 a.m. I really need to get a move on. BBL!
~~Molly
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