Great weather in Southwest Iowa

 72 degrees at 11 am on Wednesday.  Good weather the last several days.

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If you ever have to do some

home schooling, here is a

suggested schedule.

Last summer I planted this tree (Can't remember what it is called) that is to grow to 12-15 feet and is west of the air conditioner unit outside so will shade it in the late afternoon summer sun.  However, Phyllis looked out this morning and a squirrel wa chewing off the branches!  We are acquiring some repellent to see if further damage can be stopped.

Planted four tomato plants, two in containers and two in the ground.  Will see if can keep them alive.

Phyllis arranged all the rocks, etc that were on floor behind the worthless in-floor tub onto a stand in the bathroom.  Looks kinda neat.

Phyllis has lined up the creatures on guard by the shop for the summer.

The neighboring farmer that scrapes the driveway in the winter got into the grass again this winter.  Since our lawn services sprays a pre-emerge material to keep down the unwanted grass, I can't put down grass seed.  

Therefore, I am taking out bits of sod by the single layer of bricks along the apron to the shop to move into the scraped area along the drive.  Have more bricks to put into the new space left there by the bricks.

Donated blood to the Red Cross yesterday.  I am workiing on my third gallon.

We are to eat out with the combined choir members from the Methodist and Presbyterian churches this evening as our "end of season" get together.

Later, LCM

Here I am

This was copied from e-edition of Callaway Courier: 

Worth Repeatin’

By News Staff

Body

From the Collection of Pat Young   -  Did I Really Read That Right? 

“Toilet out of order: please use floor below.” 

In a laundromat: “Automatic washing machines: please remove all your clothes       when the light goes out.”

In a London department store: “Bargain basement upstairs.” 

In an office: “Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.” 

In an office: “After tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.” 

Outside a second-hand shop: “We exchange anything — bicycles, washing machines, etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain?” 

Notice in health food shop window: “Closed due to illness.” 

Spotted in a safari park: “Elephants, please stay in your car.”

Seen during a conference: “For anyone who has children and doesn’t know it, there is a day care on the first floor.” 

Notice in a farmer’s field: “The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.” 

Message on a leaflet: “If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.” 

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Got the project of replacing the mailbox and painting the post support done this week.

Enjoy some Bill Engvall - CLICK HERE

AND HERE       AND HERE

Pulled a muscle in my forearm a week or so ago and still waiting for it to heal up.  So.......not much happening.   Oh, the top thing here in the post is from the Callaway Courier that I stumbled onto looking up info on the Pioneer Picnic that will be in Callaway, Nebraska last weekend in June.  Hope to be there and see some old friends while my Callaway High School Class of 1961 have their 65-year reunion.

Later, Lynn

Catching up with our "goings on"

 Well, it has been a while since I posted, so here goes.  78º here in Clarinda, IA at Noon on Monday, May 4, 2025.  High to be 82º today and high tomorrow to be 58º!

Well, as usual, I got sidetracked.  Is now 7:30 pm. 

Tiffany has her Zest Bakery and her mom Becky
has many embroidery products

Saturday we drove to the Haymarket area in Lincoln to see Niece Becky Miles and her daughter Tiffany at the Farmer's Market booth they have there during this time of year.  Had a nice visit with them.

Phyllis with Tiffany and her mom Becky

At Roger & Carolyn's

Lynn with Carolyn & Roger

Later we drove to my oldest Brother Roger & Carolyn's place and had a nice visit with them.

They are dependent on their kids to take them to places and pretty much stay at their home in southeast Lincoln, but are getting along well as can be with age and some health issues.

Phyllis with Carolyn & Roger

Niece Julie Miles wih her mom

There were well over 100 attending this "Beach Party"
themed dance.  Usually had 10-15 square up each tip.

Sunday, right after church, Patty Steckelberg came by and we went to Corning to pick up Bernadine and Gail.  Then went on the 136 miles (from Clarinda) to Knoxville, IA to a square dance.

Phyllis, Lynn & Patty

Gail is on the left and Bernadine short one in center.

Our Peonies are just busting to bloom right now.

Got my new mailbox up.  Now
need to get lettering for front.

"As Time Goes By" Cast.

At left is photo of cast of "As Time Goes By" a British Sitcom that ran from January 1992 to December, 2005 and Iowa Public Television has re-runs every year.  I enjoy that show.

Click HERE for info and videos of that program

Till next time, Lynn Carroll Miles

A few more laughs

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