MORNING ROLL CALL July 2025

[DaveMcK]

MORNING ROLL CALL July  2025

Top of the morning to everyone on this First day July of 2025 

Happy Birthday to all of our July Birthday members.

[SpringIsHereVA]

@LisaS961881 , here in my part of Virginia [NOT sure IF same for @MsStretch ], we have had an EXTENDED SPRING in June. 60's in mornings. Grateful!!! ENJOY you day.

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@LisaS961881 wrote:

….We had a five day stretch of rainy, drizzly weather, then a severe weather warning as the front moved in, after which we had one beautiful sunny day (yesterday).  We now have a five day severe heat wave warning starting tomorrow.
 
      I find myself doing a sort of morning mantra now - saying, “But no 65 mph winds and no severe flooding!”  It has been difficult adjusting to the increased frequency of severe weather events.  What had been an anomaly in the past has become the norm.

  Take Care everyone! 🌈❤️

 ~ Lisa

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[LisaS961881]

Enjoy your perfect weather!

[SpringIsHereVA]

Lol @LisaS961881 , perfect until Mr. Sun is in FULL mode around lunch time = Summer Is Here. Thanks!!!

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@LisaS961881 wrote:

Enjoy your perfect weather!

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[SpringIsHereVA]

Oh yes @MsStretch , we in Virginia were lucky. Sun is out for me now.

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@MsStretch wrote:

@catwoman500 , generator to the rescue just in time!  We got some of those same storms, too.  *knocking on wood*  We kept power, although alerts went out about widespread outages across our county. Whew! 😮‍💨 Dodged that bullet.

Seriously, a generator is probably one of the best investments to make.  

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[catwoman500]

Heythere, @LaDolceVita, @MsStretch, @LisaS961881, @DaveMcK, 

@SpringIsHereVA, and all you other folks out there.

Another bright sunny day here after so much rain this spring, but still no power.

I cooked bacon in the microwave this morning. Windows are open so hope no neighbors are jealous smelling it!

Latest estimate for restoration of power is 3 PM today. Hope this one is true as we are due for a heat wave starting tomorrow, and I'm not sure if I can use the AC without blowing up the generator. I think I can but will check with my stepson before I try it out!

Hope you all stay cool and dry. Happy first full day of summer! 😎 🌞🥂

[SpringIsHereVA]

@catwoman500 , I hope either your power is back on SOON or it is okay to use the generator for a/c. Anyone hear from our Georgia Porcher Dolce @LaDolceVita ??? Hope she is okay. I DONOT check the weather, so have NO idea. Dolce, are you okay my friend. Anyway, everyone stay cool.

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@catwoman500 wrote:

Heythere, @LaDolceVita, @MsStretch, @LisaS961881, @DaveMcK, 

@SpringIsHereVA, and all you other folks out there.

Another bright sunny day here after so much rain this spring, but still no power.

I cooked bacon in the microwave this morning. Windows are open so hope no neighbors are jealous smelling it!

Latest estimate for restoration of power is 3 PM today. Hope this one is true as we are due for a heat wave starting tomorrow, and I'm not sure if I can use the AC without blowing up the generator. I think I can but will check with my stepson before I try it out!

Hope you all stay cool and dry. Happy first full day of summer! 😎 🌞🥂

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[catwoman500]

Hi!

Power came back 2:30 Saturday afternoon. According to my stepson it would not have been OK to try the AC, so glad I didn't, but it's on now. Actually, it's raining now and not as ugly steamy as it was earlier this morning.

You all stay safe and hydrated! 

[LisaS961881]

   Wow!  So glad to hear that the estimate for power restoration was accurate, and everything is up and running for you now. 🙏

     Your investment in a generator was certainly money well-spent.  The few times I’ve lost power for an extended period of time, the resulting food spoilage was disheartening.  

       Thanks for giving us an update, and you too stay safe,

            ~ Lisa 🏠☀️🐈

[SpringIsHereVA]

@catwoman500 , I am glad it is back on!!! Lol, IF not - I guess you would have been "knocking" on someone's door with a/c to let you visit. 

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@catwoman500 wrote:

Hi!

Power came back 2:30 Saturday afternoon. According to my stepson it would not have been OK to try the AC, so glad I didn't, but it's on now. Actually, it's raining now and not as ugly steamy as it was earlier this morning.

You all stay safe and hydrated! 

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[MsStretch]

@LisaS961881 , I L♥️VE the patriotic fur kids!  🥰😻

[SpringIsHereVA]

@LaDolceVita , any updates on hubbie? I hope he is back to walking around the garden & enjoying you guys sauna.

[SpringIsHereVA]

Dolce @LaDolceVita , my sweet & BUSY friend, thanks for kudos here and in my BOOK DISCUSSION in another forum. While I would luv to hear from you (was concerned), these KUDOS let me know you are okay. Hmmm, unless someone "hacked" into your account./lol I am looking forward to your NEXT UPDATE Ms. Georgia Porcher!!

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@SpringIsHereVA wrote:

@LaDolceVita , any updates on hubbie? I hope he is back to walking around the garden & enjoying you guys sauna.

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[LaDolceVita]

Hello Porchers  hope you are all well.  @SpringIsHereVA   You know I love to read and watch PBS so always check out your various entertainment threads🙂.   Still reading Magic Mountain, believe it or not,  reading 2-3 pages per day.  No time for TV, not even Max Miller's youtube channel on these long summer days.  No sauna even.

Hubby's knee is very slowly healing, not making the progress he should.  He is conscientious about PT and home exercises plus swimming at  the old folks' gym we both go to.  He still needs pain meds,  hurts 24/7.  

Dogs and chickens are well, and now I have more chores with the chickens.  They dont retire for the night till 8:30 and I am dead on my feet by then.  We have banana peppers, okra and tomatoes and if it stops raining it will be hard to keep them going.  Planted asparagus and garlic too but they will take a few seasons to mature.

Had my perm today and look a bit like an older version of Little Orphan Annie.  Quite a bit cooler than having that shoulder length hair on my neck.  Now you know all that is going on in my world!!

[LisaS961881]

   Thanks for letting us know how you both are doing. ❤️

    It certainly sounds like your Hubby is doing everything that he can to speed along his healing/mobility, but I am so sorry that he is in constant pain.  That must be so difficult for the both of you.  My heart goes out to you.

   I am glad that you are getting a tiny bit of “self” time in the form of reading - despite the fact that your days are so full! 📕 ….Magic Mountain?  Mann?  

  🪴 … Surprisingly, despite the weather extremes here, my basil, tomatoes, catnip, cilantro are all doing well.  (I’ll have to wait and see about the pumpkins and gourds, but the flowers are always happy - the Liatrus and coneflowers are just about bloom!)

…..Lastly, I’m hoping - being that we are past the solstice- that your chickens start readying themselves for bed a bit earlier.  The sun might set just a minute or so earlier each day, but hopefully they will notice! 😇

Take Care,

       ~ Lisa ❤️🌈

[SpringIsHereVA]

@LisaS961881 that is AWESOME your garden is doing well!!! Have a great day & stay cool.

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@LisaS961881 wrote:

   Thanks for letting us know how you both are doing. ❤️

    It certainly sounds like your Hubby is doing everything that he can to speed along his healing/mobility, but I am so sorry that he is in constant pain.  That must be so difficult for the both of you.  My heart goes out to you.

   I am glad that you are getting a tiny bit of “self” time in the form of reading - despite the fact that your days are so full! 📕 ….Magic Mountain?  Mann?  

  🪴 … Surprisingly, despite the weather extremes here, my basil, tomatoes, catnip, cilantro are all doing well.  (I’ll have to wait and see about the pumpkins and gourds, but the flowers are always happy - the Liatrus and coneflowers are just about bloom!)

…..Lastly, I’m hoping - being that we are past the solstice- that your chickens start readying themselves for bed a bit earlier.  The sun might set just a minute or so earlier each day, but hopefully they will notice! 😇

Take Care,

       ~ Lisa ❤️🌈

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[SpringIsHereVA]

Lol, well Dolce @LaDolceVita , you know I like to "nag" the MIA's. I am still missing Big Bro @Frozenoem & Allen @Therapist4u . I keep HOPING they will stop by. Gosh, knee surgery is NO picnic & I ADMIRE you both for doing what needs to be done. Lol, tell the chickens they NEED to move up their bedtime!!! I had told @papawofboo that I pulled up my Dollar Tree bulbs. NO blooms, can't complain at 3 for $1.25. His the same. I really believe the seller to Dollar Tree know this. Mister is being himself & I had told @MsStretch he will meet my daughter for 1st time in September. Will be interesting as they BOTH feel they own me. @LisaS961881 has been our Ms. Sunshine & I hope she stays FOREVER. A very SPECIAL lady indeed. Anyway, Ms. Georgia Porcher, thanks for update!!!

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@LaDolceVita wrote:

Hello Porchers  hope you are all well.  @SpringIsHereVA   You know I love to read and watch PBS so always check out your various entertainment threads🙂.   Still reading Magic Mountain, believe it or not,  reading 2-3 pages per day.  No time for TV, not even Max Miller's youtube channel on these long summer days.  No sauna even.

Hubby's knee is very slowly healing, not making the progress he should.  He is conscientious about PT and home exercises plus swimming at  the old folks' gym we both go to.  He still needs pain meds,  hurts 24/7.  

Dogs and chickens are well, and now I have more chores with the chickens.  They dont retire for the night till 8:30 and I am dead on my feet by then.  We have banana peppers, okra and tomatoes and if it stops raining it will be hard to keep them going.  Planted asparagus and garlic too but they will take a few seasons to mature.

Had my perm today and look a bit like an older version of Little Orphan Annie.  Quite a bit cooler than having that shoulder length hair on my neck.  Now you know all that is going on in my world!!

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[DaveMcK]

[catwoman500]

Summer in a little less than 4 hours here!

Lost power last night at 5:30 as storms rolled through. Still don't have any. First test of the generator I had put in in January. Loving the peace of mind! 😻

[LisaS961881]

I hope that by the time you read this, your power is back on! ❤️

….and fingers crossed that the generator did its job too!  (We had the warning up here, but missed the outages and wind damage by 40+ miles.)

Take Care and am sending hopeful thoughts your way! 🙏🌈

~ Lisa

[SpringIsHereVA]

@LisaS961881 glad you were okay with weather & have a great day Ms. Sunshine.

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@LisaS961881 wrote:

I hope that by the time you read this, your power is back on! ❤️

….and fingers crossed that the generator did its job too!  (We had the warning up here, but missed the outages and wind damage by 40+ miles.)

Take Care and am sending hopeful thoughts your way! 🙏🌈

~ Lisa

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[SpringIsHereVA]

Glad you had your generator @catwoman500 !!!

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@catwoman500 wrote:

Summer in a little less than 4 hours here!

Lost power last night at 5:30 as storms rolled through. Still don't have any. First test of the generator I had put in in January. Loving the peace of mind! 😻

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[DaveMcK]

Hope you are enjoying the first day of summer. If is going to be a hot one!

[MsStretch]

Thought I'd share my bony patriotic kitties. 🐈🇺🇲  They dwell at the end of the driveways always ready to greet passers-by with holiday greetings (whatever holiday that may be). 😁

----Happy 250th birthday, USA!

[SpringIsHereVA]

Lol, interesting @MsStretch = I had to ENLARGE to see the details!!!

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@MsStretch wrote:

Thought I'd share my bony patriotic kitties. 🐈🇺🇲  They dwell at the end of the driveways always ready to greet passers-by with holiday greetings (whatever holiday that may be). 😁

----Happy 250th birthday, USA!

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[LisaS961881]

   I loved this idea so much that I did indeed kit out some bony cats and their dog friends in patriotic gear!   Thanks for the idea of adding a touch of whimsy to my yard in the Summertime too!  🇺🇸💥🏠 🐈

   ~ Lisa

 

[SpringIsHereVA]

Luv your setup @LisaS961881 !!!

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@LisaS961881 wrote:

   I loved this idea so much that I did indeed kit out some bony cats and their dog friends in patriotic gear!   Thanks for the idea of adding a touch of whimsy to my yard in the Summertime too!  🇺🇸💥🏠 🐈

   ~ Lisa

 

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[catwoman500]

@MsStretch ...very cute! 😺

[LisaS961881]

I simply adore these! 🇺🇸

what a great idea.  My Halloween skeleton cats and kittens have been “resting” in the basement, but I am going to bring a few upstairs, and have them don some festive patriotic apparel. 🐈‍ 💥 

~Lisa 

[MsStretch]

@DaveMcK , ... and my second mug, too. ☕☕

[DaveMcK]

Good morning everyone! I hope you are enjoying your first mug of coffee today!

Have a great day.  I am sure enjoying my first mug of coffee on this Wednesday morning.