Hi Darlene! this is the current puzzle we're working on, it's called "Beach Fantasy" I would have thought it would have had "Tea Room" in the title somewhere... since that's on beach store roof

I do enjoy reading..have a lot of books on my Kindle, as well as regular books scattered around the house. I haven't read those books you mentioned, but will look for them. This week here will be another brutal one..if we can survive it, hopefully we will see a somewhat break in the temps by next weekend. Have a wonderful week..

Thank you Darlene.It rained a little today,

but  we lucked out from what was  predicted for us.

.They were calling for flash flooding.  All we got was a little drizzle .

Seems like right after my BD   the days  go by super fast 

 Have a  nice afternoon and evening.

Good Morning, Melinda. No signs of fall here---only heat and high humidity that makes it feel like its over 100 F. I do long for autumn and all that it brings. Many years ago I did read "Secret Garden" and "Flowers in the Attic" but don't read many books now. I do read a lot online though...mostly different kinds of news articles. Counting down till autumn.

Hi Darlene! I get my eyes checked every 2 yrs... I also have cateracts, but they're not blocking my vision as yet. I wear sunglasses everytime I'm outside, or even riding in a car...the sun is what helps them to grow..or that's what one eye doctor told me 10 yrs ago..

Hey there Darlene! Each day closer to fall. I do decorate my tree for fall. I used to have a Sept look, a Halloween look & a Thanksgiving look. Now I just have an overall autumn theme.

The home I lived in for 16 yrs had a fireplace, but I only did a fire about 4 times before I thought this is too messy & smelly. I grew up with a fireplace my parents used a lot, but as an adult I said, "Forget this!" I put a 9 candle black iron holder in the hearth & lit candles. In my condo I have a gas hearth. I didn't like the smell. The TV sits in front of the fireplace. I do have a cute electric one in the basement, which is an Irish pub. The previous owners finished the area with a stone bar and Tudor style walls. It's a nice family room.

My fav reading genres are fantasy & historical fiction and mysteries. Two favorite mystery series are Alan Gordon's Fools Guild Medieval mysteries & Deanna Raybourn's Veronica Speedwell Victorian mysteries.And I have been recollecting childhood favorites, buying them off ebay. The Secret Garden was a great book. I remember VC Andrews was so popular when I was in high school in the late 70s. I read the book Flowers In The Attic but none of the other sequels. One way to get into a reading habit is finding that author you really like & working your way thru a series. And I love rereading favorites. Like watching a favorite movie over and over. Is there a movie you love to watch again and again? For me it's The Princess Bride. All the best to you -  Cyndi

40 days till Fall. Our heat index has returned..and it's going to be hanging around thriugh the next week or so. Yesterday, the humidity was low. I'll be staying indoors as much as possible. Hope you're doing well.

Hope the weather is cooling down for you and fall is showing a little for you. Hugs ~Pat~

Hello Darlene! did you have a great weekend?
we had a good visit with my step daughter Tamara and grand daughter Jenna,  it was so good to see Jenna again, she's been in Thailand teaching for 2 yrs. I'm going to go over to T.J. Maxx to get me a new nightgown, a smaller one! I've lost enough weight my old ones hang off of me... YAY!! 

Happy Caturday, friends.  It's a lazy day here, too warm to be outside so enjoying the AC instead.  Enjoy your weekend! 

Hi Hun 

Thank you for the visit .

And yes i have 5 hanging baskets filled with petunias that i do myself.

My neighbours as they pass all remark on the size of them .

this year i made them pink,purple,pale blue and white ,they are almost touching the ground from up high.

I love making them and its lovely they brighten up folks day as they pass by.

I love my flowers.as do you .

And yes hun 

I have a big party to attend tomorrow,i will be sleeping over at Mama"s and will come back home on Sunday .

It should gom on until the early hours of Sunday morning .so its a big one .

It starts with just family and Kiddywinks until 6pm.

Then its friends and allsorts after for the big bash in the evening .

My neice will be going back to australia to be with her boyfriend for how long she has no idea.so its all for her .

she leaves for OZ sUNDAY WEEK and her mummy and myself will take her to the airport .

Well Hun 

All for now ,dont forget to feed your baskets once a week and they will do you proud as mine have for me .

God Bless 

Hugs and a big kiss coming your way 

Forever your friend 

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You're so nice to ask. When I was in 4th grade, I read the first Alice book and loved it. So it stems from childhood onward; I was so excited to take a college class where the Alice books were required reading & then the prof barely discussed them. At an adult level, they are societal satire. For myself I feel the need for a certain amount of online anonimity when one is on a site open to anyone contacting me. (Though I do share my name if asked, and I have gotten to know ladies here whom I share FB connections with.) Alice imagery and the Victorian era works very well here. I have a list of the many Alice movies made through the years on my page. While I liked the Tim Burton movies, they aren't like the books at all. Do you have a favorite book or genre? ~ Cyndi

happy Friday Darlene!  LOL isn't this just about the darn truth?
My step daughter Tamara and grand daughter Jenna,  are coming for the weekend. Jenna has been teaching in Tailand, so I'm really excited to see her! While they are here, my husband will drop the AC down from 78* to 76* for their comfort.

Hello Darlene, yes, I like to change my page pretty frequently. Those watermelons sure looked good though. Yes, we can grow watermelons here, they get very large too, when we have enough rain that is.  Hubby has okra growing now and it's getting big. Hope your mid week is good. 

Hello Darlene! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! We're finally getting a new battery for my car today, the old one just won't hold a charge any more

Hi Darlene  its warm here  and humid .

The  air kicked on a little while ago.

.I took a walk to Walgreens  this morning. They had that senior citizen  day for today

I did finish the garage just have to do the top up above . That wont be hard with a roller.

You know i have never seen a commercial that speaks of crumpets , but i bet they are good .

At walgreens today the cashier told me that she  saw a fox in the neighborhood .

You don`t see very many of them around.

I have not seen no more unidentified flying objects   lol

I have to tell that lady at the walgreens that story about that flying bag  when   its   a bit more quiet.

She`sa nice lady always making sure i get my senior discount

. Hope you have a nice afternoon and evening Darlene

Hi Darlene. I’m sitting here thinking about preparing something for supper. I’ve a leftover cooked chicken that I must use plus sweet and sour sauce. That will be a base.  Muffy had a bath and clip yesterday. He is looking quite smart. This time I had a lass with a Mobile dog grooming outfit and she comes to your home. I’ve booked her again for him to be done in 9 weeks.   I like your garden layout. Such a pretty pink. I have some Iris bulbs that were given to me last week that I must plant. I haven’t felt up to it but must set to tomorrow and pop them into soil. Chat again. ~Hugs ~Pat~