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Title: What are you doing?
Post by: tjshorty on April 20, 2020, 07:22:50 am
The weather is getting nicer.  After about 20 yrs, I finally got the back yard fenced in.  Soon will be able to open the back door and kick the dog and kids out.  Not have to worry about them as much.  The kids in the back yard leaves my front yard open to more planting.  I am looking forward to gardening this year. 

I also am taking a sign language class on line.  Hope to get that done this week.

Wish everyone a good day.
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Post by: 1imaginarygirl on April 20, 2020, 08:51:29 am
I wish I had a backyard. I miss having my own outdoor space. We'll see how the housing market goes with this shutdown. We're hoping to buy a house in the fall.

Where are you learning sign language online? I would love to learn too!
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Post by: jkhanson on April 20, 2020, 08:56:13 am
What are you doing?

I am cutting out face masks to sew for our local hospital.  The patients are now receiving masks from the hospital.
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Post by: pectacon on April 20, 2020, 09:39:30 am
I worked from home anyway so it's still business as usual, just not as much of it, so I have more time to do household things.
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Post by: gtdoss on April 20, 2020, 01:51:10 pm
It sounds like you're keeping yourself busy with fun things! I am going to read up on gardening and see about buying a raised garden bed (can't get down on my knees due to arthritis). I just don't know if it's too late in the season, though maybe there are some veggies that can be planted in the next few weeks. I'm not sure, because I've always had a black thumb. Maybe I'll have more success with a veggie garden than I did with houseplants, LOL!  :peace: :heart:
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Post by: ancmetro on April 20, 2020, 01:53:00 pm
    We are under lock down where I live.
    I have lots of time to learn new things.
    And that is what I am doing!
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Post by: Tresbn00 on April 20, 2020, 02:34:35 pm
Kind of funny but I seem to be busier now than I was prior to the outbreak. My third job has disintegrated until the outbreak is over and,  although they have been offering side jobs, I have been declining their kind offers so that others that depend on the cash can continue to work. My daytime job has been busier and my night  time/weekend job has been steady. My part time job closed for a day but I made up for the loss. I have helped a neighbor with his business and my try to incorporate this into my weekly routine because it gets me out from behind my desk. I have been providing support to my father who is in the hospital with double/bi lateral pneumonia. I have also been doing larger projects around the house like putting a flagstone patio in my front yard and I have plans to expand my waterfall in the next few weeks.
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Post by: tjshorty on April 21, 2020, 08:01:37 am
What are you doing?

I am cutting out face masks to sew for our local hospital.  The patients are now receiving masks from the hospital.
  I am learning sign language from IOA.  purchased through Groupon.  I don't know if it counts for anything other than just having a certificate for passing the class. It's fun and interesting.
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Post by: tjshorty on April 21, 2020, 08:15:17 am
I wish it was easier to post responses in a way to answer each person in as to their post.  So I will try it this way.
1imaninarygirl.  The sign language is from a course from IOA that I purchased through Groupon.  I don't know that it counts for any college credits but it's fun.
jkhanson    That is so amazing for you to do that.  I don't have any talent to do something like that.  Thank you
pectacon.  I thought once I was able to work from home I would have the time to do more household things.  I have the time but no ambition.
gtdoss I like trying to see what I can grow from scraps.  I have a pretty good grasp on that now.  It is also very fun and rewarding.  I was able to grow broccoli from store bought food.  Other things also.  The broccoli impressed me.
ancmetro  I do like to learn new things.  As long as I am not tested on it.
Tressbn00 sorry about your Dad.  Wish him well.  Sounds like you are a very busy person.  Take time to enjoy some relaxing things also.
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Post by: vg7405 on April 22, 2020, 07:26:00 am
I am listening to Dave Ramsey while contributing to our glorious forum (go FC!) and working remotely using two computers. Multi-tasking at its best, LOL.
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Post by: tjshorty on April 22, 2020, 07:39:44 am
vg7405  Who is Dave Ramsey.  I think it's great that people can work from home.
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Post by: nickylanena on April 24, 2020, 11:47:12 am
I went for a walk last week and my legs and feet were sore because I haven't been going outside. So a few days ago I started exercising. It's been refreshing!
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Post by: pstovall on April 24, 2020, 12:24:55 pm
Today, I am finishing up six face masks that I made for my daughter who will need them when she goes back to work.  I'm also having some up close and personal time with "How to Crochet" videos.  My grandson requested that I make some creatures from the Plants vs. Zombies game.  I am a knitter, not a crocheter, and I was able to find knit patterns for the pea shooter and sunflower, but I haven't been able to find a knit pattern for the zombie, only a crochet one.  I've done a little crocheting before, but it feels like I'm learning a new language.  Wish me luck!
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Post by: wildpanda on April 24, 2020, 02:02:00 pm
We finally got some warm weather here again so I've been able to hang around outside today!
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Post by: bremer51 on April 24, 2020, 04:35:10 pm
We went to my mother-in-laws to put our her patio furniture and plant a few flower pots. Got groceries with our masks on.  Started working on the garden this week.  Its the one thing that saves me from an epic meltdown.
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Post by: countrygirl12 on April 25, 2020, 05:38:45 am
What are you doing?

I am cutting out face masks to sew for our local hospital.  The patients are now receiving masks from the hospital.
  I am learning sign language from IOA.  purchased through Groupon.  I don't know if it counts for anything other than just having a certificate for passing the class. It's fun and interesting.

What difference does it make if it counts for anything? If you have the knowledge....
A few years ago I was working a 2nd part time job and was taking some courses online learning some computer software. I remember a girl snarling at me saying what good is it. It does not count for anything. I may not have gotten a degree, I did get a certificate, but most importantly I got the knowledge. I learned how to do something with computers that I did not previously know.
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Post by: dancer139 on April 25, 2020, 06:43:14 am
Not doing much of anything.  Can't go anywhere but around my house due to the stay at home/stay safe.  So for today I may paint the bathroom.  And I hate painting
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Post by: sdenimandlace1 on April 25, 2020, 08:43:46 am
We are able to get out and garden, and do some paper crafts.  I do seem to have more to do with us being home all the time.
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Post by: vg7405 on April 25, 2020, 01:12:34 pm
Currently, I am working on my survey websites and preparing to develop a video diary that I want to post on my Instagram account. :)
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Post by: potluck6 on April 28, 2020, 06:13:31 pm
Not doing to much different  then before the corona virus. In a wheelchair so home a lot anyway.  Have the tv,books and tablet so keep busy. Glad I have a book I really like. Should read more and less tv but more fusioncash.
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Post by: nmbrown863 on April 29, 2020, 11:16:49 am
I love going outside when the weather is nice! I enjoy going on walks!
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Post by: lightningclix on April 29, 2020, 06:41:26 pm
We are in the middle of building a 999 square foot house for my parents, also doing yard work, getting a garden started, we have twins graduating so I am on the senior parent council & am fundraiser chairperson, I also have an 8th grader home so we have lots of fun with homeschooling too!

Yeah, I am a tad busy!
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Post by: beatsdrop on May 01, 2020, 07:45:30 am
It's been nice and breezy here.
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Post by: mrsmere on May 03, 2020, 05:15:25 pm
I'm helping my son with a garden in the backyard as well as cutting grass like usual.  I'm volunteering at the soup kitchen two days a week to feed the homeless.  I only help prepare the lunches and someone else pass them out so I don't really have contact with them.
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Post by: mrisha on May 03, 2020, 05:17:40 pm
I am watching TV, listening to music while completing surveys.  Just kick back relaxing.
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Post by: mardukblood2009 on May 03, 2020, 09:37:14 pm
I have a lot more time now to do surveys since I can't go any place anymore. Just trying to make and save as much money as I can. You never know when you might need it.
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Post by: vg7405 on May 04, 2020, 05:11:27 am
I am watching some professional wrestling videos and working on my survey websites.
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Post by: darkxtsuna on May 16, 2020, 04:09:45 am
Been watching,reading and playing with my nephew when I have nothing else to do.
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Post by: bretay on May 16, 2020, 06:16:12 am
ive been making masks a good bit lately..havent been in the garden as much as i usually do..hubby has been taking care of it...but its time for a break..just to sit and enjoy my garden..maybe do some knitting
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Post by: suemgross on May 16, 2020, 07:02:59 am
I have been trying to be as productive as possible.  I've cleaned every closet and drawer in my house.  I've read 6 books.  I've been doing at home boot camp workouts 5-6 days a week.  Even though I still physically go to work every day, I have much more free time while at home because there's nothing to do.  I thrive on being productive!!
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on May 16, 2020, 04:56:04 pm
Cleaning up, sanitizing everything, eating 2x a day, doing laundry..Online
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Post by: nickylanena on May 17, 2020, 10:19:40 pm
Tomorrow, I am going to go outside and try out some skates I bought a couple years ago! I'm excited!
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Post by: claudegrizzle on May 17, 2020, 10:37:29 pm
I too wish we had a backyard. We just have a little balcony to sit out on.
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Post by: bretay on May 18, 2020, 06:15:23 am
currently doing my morning routine of emails and ptc sites..but later plan to reorganize my sewing room..been making masks..so i need to redo everything..
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Post by: countrygirl12 on May 18, 2020, 06:29:54 am
Cleaning up, sanitizing everything, eating 2x a day, doing laundry..Online

You are doing laundry online lol?  I do not see the need to "sanitize" in my home.  I clean the same as I always did.
Some guys were putting a roof on my neighbor's place and caught me outside and was telling me how my gutters need to be cleaned out and my house needs to be pressure washed. lol  Trying to drum up business.  I told him I an do those things myself. I think that made him sad.  He kept coming up with things that they could do.
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Post by: jkhanson on May 18, 2020, 09:03:51 am
Today I am watching videos in a course I'm taking teaching the ins and outs of the Ketogenic Diet/Lifetstyle.
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Post by: debidoo on May 20, 2020, 05:34:23 am
Taking the sign language class online is really awesome.  It made me think that I could do more than watch tv and eat LOL if I put my mind to it.
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Post by: bremer51 on May 20, 2020, 08:29:49 am
The garden mostly planted.  Beans, radishes, and beets are sprouting.  Tomatoes and peppers are planted but protected with coffee cans.  Doing some weeding today and cleaning the fish tank.  Waiting for the sun to come out.
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Post by: countrygirl12 on May 20, 2020, 11:09:54 am
The garden mostly planted.  Beans, radishes, and beets are sprouting.  Tomatoes and peppers are planted but protected with coffee cans.  Doing some weeding today and cleaning the fish tank.  Waiting for the sun to come out.

We had a cold snap and I think it killed some of our plants even though they were covered.  Maybe I should have put little jackets on them. lol
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Post by: gabesmom15 on May 20, 2020, 01:16:36 pm
Just on FusionCash for a bit trying to earn some money since all the places around me are still closed
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on May 20, 2020, 05:05:26 pm
I'm watching my 600 lb Life..sadly
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Post by: nmbrown863 on May 25, 2020, 03:29:26 pm
I am looking forward to just hanging out with my toddler in the backyard. Soaking up some sun.
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Post by: catchow on May 26, 2020, 12:14:27 pm
Im trying not to melt. We went from the 40s to 80s in Michigan lol. Im hot as Hades!!! Need to get my air conditioner put in the window. Dogs and Cat are as uncomfortable as I am
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Post by: plennis on May 26, 2020, 10:19:09 pm
Boy some  of you guys are doing some neat things, I am just trying to learn how to get my work from home done with everyone around all the time.  LOL
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Post by: jkhanson on May 27, 2020, 11:54:51 am
I decided to set up shop outside on the patio table to do Fusion Cash and pay some bills online.  What a great day it is here and it feels so good just to be outside.
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Post by: vg7405 on May 30, 2020, 01:42:04 pm
I am currently working on one of my survey websites while cleaning my bedroom and listening to music. I love to multitask, LOL.
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Post by: tantricia44 on May 31, 2020, 11:35:36 pm
Wow! sign language sounds very interesting. Me, I'm trying to finish my 30 post before times up.
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Post by: beatsdrop on June 01, 2020, 05:58:10 am
Trying to get back on my fitness. Now if I can find motivation to clean.
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Post by: mrisha on June 08, 2020, 08:06:11 pm
I love the weather with it's current temperatures, sun is shining and I am working in my yard back and front. 
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Post by: darkxtsuna on June 09, 2020, 01:33:27 am
Just watching Tv shows that I need to catch up on and just relaxing for the time being.
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Post by: vg7405 on June 14, 2020, 02:08:35 pm
vg7405  Who is Dave Ramsey.  I think it's great that people can work from home.

Dave Ramsey is a famous financial advisor. He has is own radio show and is known for his seven Baby Steps.

Currently, I am binge watching on 90 Day Fiance. :)
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on June 14, 2020, 02:29:41 pm
I am during surveys, watching a movie, and drinking Brisk Tea. :D
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Post by: jkhanson on June 25, 2020, 12:04:30 pm
Today I have the day off of my job, so I am enjoying the great summer weather.  I have set up my laptop outside under the patio umbrella and am doing monthly paperwork and paying bills.

I would much rather be floating on a floatie at the lake......but maybe later!

Summer is too short!
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Post by: clickers on June 25, 2020, 02:25:05 pm
I'm on the couch, watching my favorite Minister and doing FC ;)
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Post by: nickylanena on June 27, 2020, 05:09:24 pm
Trying to get back on my fitness. Now if I can find motivation to clean.

I feel you! Cleaning is always the hardest to push myself to do.
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Post by: heypeg on June 27, 2020, 05:10:27 pm
I'm doing alot more yard work etc.
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Post by: potluck6 on June 29, 2020, 08:00:05 pm
Watching a lot of YouTube. Also trying to get 30 posts in have 29 so close.  Been watching to much tv. Did have my son visit this weekend  that was nice. He works at a food bank and says they have had as many as 1200 cars come by for food.  Steph curry from the warriors came by and donated 200000 dollars worth of food.  Good people.
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Post by: mrsmere on July 03, 2020, 02:12:16 pm
I'm happy to say I got a few green beans and a tomato from my garden  in the back yard.  Some of the items don't really like these high temps and are not producing but I get excited if I see some growth.  I grew flowers from seeds for the first time and they finally bloomed.  I'm getting supplies to make a raised garden since I will be home due to this virus. 
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Post by: jkhanson on July 03, 2020, 02:44:11 pm
I got off work early today and had high hopes of grabbing an inner tube and going to the lake to just float and relax.  It had been 80s all day.

As I walked to my vehicle, it started sprinkling!  By the time I drove several blocks, it was a downpour.  The water was running curb high in the gutters and semi-flooding the intersections because it was coming down so hard. 

Forecast says it will be sunny in an hour or so!
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Post by: tjshorty on July 03, 2020, 03:06:43 pm
Making masks is an awesome idea.  I don't have a sewing machine.  I haven't sewn since before I had my first child.  I think I forgot how to do it.
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on July 03, 2020, 11:45:31 pm
Watching Pluto TV at 2:45 in the morning
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Post by: mrisha on July 04, 2020, 12:41:58 pm
Just kicked back taking it easy and basically relaxing on this special day.
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on July 04, 2020, 10:47:24 pm
I'm watching the Virgin Suicides
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Post by: PGS28 on July 06, 2020, 06:10:19 am
Congrats on your fence, my sister is in the process of building hers.
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Post by: PGS28 on July 06, 2020, 06:10:48 am
I'm just resting until the kids come home, enjoying the peace but also kind of lonely.
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Post by: teresa3200 on July 06, 2020, 06:27:59 am
Im just making facemasks and exploring other things to start making. Cant work and like to keep busy.
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Post by: PGS28 on July 06, 2020, 09:37:12 am
Sounds exciting, good luck on not falling lol  JK if you do just get back up.  I haven't skated in years, this is definitely a time of rediscovering one self.

Tomorrow, I am going to go outside and try out some skates I bought a couple years ago! I'm excited!
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Post by: PGS28 on July 06, 2020, 09:37:58 am
Me too! I'd love to sit out on it with a good book, jazz, and a cold drink while the sun sets.

I too wish we had a backyard. We just have a little balcony to sit out on.
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Post by: PGS28 on July 06, 2020, 09:38:36 am
I just finished cleaning the fridge and steaming veggies and now I'm making this quota and watching Fatal Attraction.
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Post by: Mizzkizz7 on July 08, 2020, 06:47:23 pm
I am watching MY 600 LB Life, Online etc
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Post by: plennis on July 09, 2020, 07:03:43 am
I am having a great time with the garden this year.  I guess with more attention it is going like crazy.  Tomatoes, beets, peas, beans, peppers, squash..so yummy to eat fresh and freezing a lot too.
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Post by: oldbuddy on July 09, 2020, 08:06:15 am
Patiently waiting for my son to move my recliner back downstairs so I  can upgrade this kitchen chair to something more comfortable. He sold my lift chair yesterday that I no longer need and concluded a successful strategy to solve the problem I bought it for at minimal cost.

After I came home from my surgery and recovered a little, my recliner was comfortable, but I could not get out of it without lots of help. The lift chair let me push a button to stand me up and worked great for a few months, but it cost me $200 even for a used one. To complete the story. we sold it yesterday for $150 and reduced my net cost to a $50 rental over several months.
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Post by: sipingyu on July 09, 2020, 09:21:37 am
I am doing more biking with my son outdoors and more walking outside as well.
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Post by: santa7 on July 09, 2020, 06:56:33 pm
The weather is getting nicer.  After about 20 yrs, I finally got the back yard fenced in.  Soon will be able to open the back door and kick the dog and kids out.  Not have to worry about them as much.  The kids in the back yard leaves my front yard open to more planting.  I am looking forward to gardening this year. 

I also am taking a sign language class on line.  Hope to get that done this week.

Wish everyone a good day.

Sounds good.  Kind of miss my yard and gardening but less work for me now.
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Post by: jkhanson on July 09, 2020, 07:32:15 pm
Today I returned home from a few days at my daughter's house.  She and her husband just had their 2nd baby on July 4.  I went over and watched their 2 year old and helped out with what ever tasks my daughter wanted help with.

Since it was gorgeous out when I got home, I unpacked my bags, grabbed my son and the floaties and we went to the lake for a relaxing hour.
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Post by: debidoo on July 10, 2020, 05:54:24 am
Well I just got home from the store so I am listening to my son fuss about not being able to fit everything in the freezer.  This may not be LOL exactly what you meant but that is what I am doing right now.
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Post by: ghunter on July 10, 2020, 06:23:53 am
I am working from home, today is Friday and I hope I won't have much to do.
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Post by: timvolley on July 10, 2020, 11:17:37 pm
i am still working my normal m-f job and playing volleyball three night a week
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Post by: ccandpam on July 11, 2020, 05:35:32 am
With the Weather getting nicer and we live on a lot of Land, we are planting the biggest Garden. Hopefully it will do very well where we can can some of our Veggies and give to the rest of the Family.