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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 01 2026 : 04:37:57 AM
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For many summer is not over by a long shot. But in a little over a week we will no longer be in the dog days of summer. I always look forward to August. Though it is still rather a warm month here, as is September it seems like a segway month into new things. School starts in two weeks here. I don't think I'll ever get used to school starting in August. We always started the Wednesday after Labor day and ended the middle of June depending on how many snow days we had to make up. But I understand why here and the southern states do it due to the heat in June. I hope everyone enjoys this month no matter where you are or what you are doing. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 02 2026 1:32:03 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1494 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2026 : 1:39:51 PM
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No winding down here yet -- we are smack in the middle of summer; in the 100s this week. We had a fairly mild (for us) July but August hit with a bang. I read that this is Read a Romance month so maybe I'll find one and sit in front of the a/c and read.
I find the new school schedules strange too. We always ended in June and started back the day after Labor day. Now it seems like each town is different. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2026 : 1:57:46 PM
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| August brought rain and storms with it for us. Hoping that means we will have some cooler temps. Getting the crafting mood. Still working on my cross stitch as well as a few other things. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
5110 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
5110 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2026 : 6:48:56 PM
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| In 100s all week here, too. UGH! And no rain, that we can really need. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1494 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2026 : 6:57:39 PM
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| You lucky people that get rain in the summer. We won't see any until probably November. Trying to keep plants watered is a chore; my chard is already fried. Our watering days are Sunday and Wednesday. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
Edited by - StitchinWitch on Aug 02 2026 6:58:14 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2026 : 06:07:26 AM
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| I don't mind the rain at all because it is keeping temps down. I hope you all get the rain you need. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
5110 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
5110 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2026 : 07:07:04 AM
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LOL! We have a 20% chance on Friday.
Ed always waters the outdoor plants daily and has been watering the yard several times a week in the evenings, and our water bill has gone up quite a bit. I hope everything survives when we are traveling in August and September. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Aug 05 2026 07:09:07 AM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 04:11:18 AM
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| Linda I laughed when I read that you bought two "electric" chairs. I knew what you meant but that was not what first came to mind. We have the electric recliner that my dad had. It's really nice. He was able to get it from a company that made a certain kind for those with heart conditions. Had to have his doctor verify etc. Insurance didn't pay for and it but we told him he should buy it if he wanted it. He was brought up during a time when they saved every penny which is a good idea but he and mom could have made things easier for themselves. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Aug 06 2026 09:23:21 AM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3793 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3793 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2026 : 07:08:45 AM
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| Whew, down here in the swamp, we are full of mosquitoes, frequent showers some days, lots of lightening and winds to go with those storms too. Then, those pop up showers, as we call them end and the sun come out! Yep. you guessed it. The humidity takes us right into heat index over 100 degrees. Sigh, this is Florida and that is why I can't wait for Fall to show up and give us some cooler parts of our days. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
5110 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
5110 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 08:32:42 AM
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Yes, I did say Chairs, but really they are the scooters for disabled persons. LOL!
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1494 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 4:56:50 PM
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| I like it too; so appropriate. |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
5110 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
5110 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2026 : 5:35:58 PM
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| Interesting; I had never heard that. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3793 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3793 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2026 : 10:39:26 AM
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| Denise, I love this post for a Recipe for a Happy Day. It is just adorable and the message is also right on. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2026 : 04:58:36 AM
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I like this definition. Makes it sounds like I am getting something done even if it isn't some big project. I actually like to think of my household jobs this way. Makes them sound less of a task this way. Small chunks done through puttering! |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1494 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2026 : 4:47:06 PM
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| Puttering is mostly how I get anything done anymore. A little bit here and a little bit there. I also do commercial cleaning— when a commercial comes on i get up and clean. You can get a lot done in five minutes :-) |
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
11132 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
11132 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
5110 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
5110 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2026 : 6:45:14 PM
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| Love your commercial cleaning, Judith. I've done that before, too. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3793 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3793 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2026 : 10:44:00 AM
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| I wanted everyone here to know that I posted the apple swap and apple giveaway information today over on the main Chatroom. If you would like to participate in any of those two things, please sign up and join the fun of our annual apple festival in September we enjoy every year. I posted the two apple events so that people can get their apple goods early and enjoy them all month. |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
3793 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
3793 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2026 : 10:45:31 AM
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Judith, your definition of commercial cleaning is a good idea! Make the most out of every day.
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Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Girl of the Year 2014-2015 |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
265 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2026 : 11:32:30 AM
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| Judith, yes you can get a lot done with commercial cleaning. |
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8572 6/9/2023
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
5110 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
5110 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 5:01:45 PM
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| And it seems like commercials are getting longer every day. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1494 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2026 : 9:58:54 PM
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More time for cleaning.
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Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade
FGOTM 6/21, 6/24 |
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