The Secret

[Maria L]

Big Hugs to ALL of you

and music for the blue soul...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LeLFaXL ... re=related

calling all angels
calling all angels
walk me through this one
don't leave me alone
calling all angels
calling all angels
we're cryin' and we're hurtin'
and we're not sure why...

[memawlaura]

Thank you Maria for the video my spirits needed lifting today for my brother is sick again. I needed a reminder that I only have to call on my angels as he can his.

[Maria L]

Laura, I'm saying a healing prayer.

Love,
Maria

[peacockplume]

Sending you lots of love Memaw,,,,,just remember who's journey it is,,,and stay focused....will send healing to bro too...

gypsie, you have more friends than you know,,,,is it M you're speaking about,,,I will send her healing too....

perhaps we need to put these two beloved people on our healing list..???

yes gypsie,,,this train has done another zoom zoom,,,like you,,,it's almost impossible to catch up with what's happening with everyone...

we're all moving, shifting,,,inwardly as well as outwardly,,,much movement going on....

I've particularly like the last few List Op messages that have come in,,,they really help (me) sometimes,,,,great reminders,,,keep focused,,,keep moving ahead....keep loving ourselves and doing some nurturing is sometimes necessary....

Another week and Allan will be home and throw me all out of whack,,,, but it'll be a good one for sure....

I've been quite busy these last few days,,,including pulling out small trees that have grown up into my driveway down by the lake.....nervy little alder trees.....and I didn't damage myself as severely as I usually do,,,so I'm either getting stronger or I know when to stop...

hope everyone is having a lovely summer (in the northern hemisphere),
we haven't had too many 'warm' summer nights,,,,and honestly I think our day temps are quite a few degrees cooler than they have been in past years.......when you wait till July for summer,,,somethings 'not quite right'....

Maria,,,,I hope you're flying soon,,,,and Sandy,,,I hope you're driving soon...

and happy 'unpacking to both Debs'......that's the part I don't like....

loves to all
pp
xoxoxo

[lilly]

Hi All,
Today was a turning point...yes another one for me.....I had a strange visual disturbance/ migraine thing happen.....yikes....it was strange....
Time to change...more baggage to go.....Gypsie I feel so glad you are here and it's not just me who is still has emotional baggage.....I can relate to you...and appreciate your imput. Godbless you dear friend.
Love lilly xxxx

[Sandy]

Hello everybody!

Gypsie! Oh I love Cocoa Pops! Bring em on!!!! Have you ever tried that cereal you can get at aldis here....lets see....oh I can't remember its name right now, but it is little squares with chocolate hazelnut filling inside. wow are they decadent! We had to quit buying it because "somebody" don't want to mention any names, couldn't keep her "mitts" out of the box! This cereal ain't just for breakfast anymore! (My dear High School English Teacher just turned over in her grave! (Ain't was a big non no in her class!) she was a great teacher though, one of the best! I have so much love and respect for that lady.

I also have loved bay windows...How wonderful that you have those in your unit! Did you get your kitchen finished yet?

You know Kim, I am wondering if I have a touch of that ..what did you call it...social anxiety disorder?... I worry over the most trivial of social things like calling agencies for information or changing information, making doctor's appointments, etc... I will visible shiver and shake as I wait phone in hand for life on the other end to pick up. hmmm time to practice what I espouse on every level. I just spoke somewhere about including our celestial friends on every level of our lives on another post. and I realize in this area I am trying to overcome and go at it alone... It shouldn't and doesn't have to be that way does it?

Anyway last night I unhesitantly to the phone and dialed the number to receive my U.S. driver's history valedation so it is just of a matter of a week or so when it arrives and I can trudge back up to the RTA (driveing agency) and reaapply.
Maria, I am lucky in that there are agreements between certain countries that allow their citizens easy exchanges of driving privaledges. (Australia and the U.S. have such an agreement) So I do not have to pass any written or even any actual driving test. Luckily, I won't have to worry about making a three point turn or parallel parking. Thank goodness!! If I had to "p.park" I would be doomed to walking for the rest of my life! Not sure why it is a must on many driving tests. and I must admit that it definitely would be a nice skill to have under your belt but if you are creative (and I am. ) or patient (which I am not) you can get around that particular parking configuration. Besides, I have gotten quite a bit of exercise I wouldn't have normally received by walking to city destinations from an outer pull-in space that finally becomes available. In my defense too I have saved tons of money... Who needs membership in a gym when you are "parking inhibited?" Okay I admit it! I am unskilled and parking handicapped but otherwise, I assure all you aussie drivers out there... I am a crash-hot driver..at least when driving on the right side of the road...sigh...

Memaw I too am praying for your brother and sending you some love lady. Hang in there sweetie... I know I've told you this before but it bears repeating...
We love you so much!!!!!


and gypsie I will keep your "bestie"in my prayers as well. Please let us know how she is doing.

Heather, your family reunion sounded much like the one I attended last fall while visiting the U.S. I hadn't seen my Aunts, Uncles and hundreds of North Carolina relations in years (since my Grandmother's death) I guess in my mind I mullified myself by telling me that no one really cared if they saw me or not. ...Well was I in for a pleasant surprise. They were so happy to see me and I them...such a warm feeling of belonging and love abounded and I realized that each of us are important in our own ways to each other... It was unfair of me to assume that they didn't care if they saw me or not...I guess that was just my own mind justifying my actions. Anyway I am so happy that you got to see your family again. I loved the golden light wizzing past your eyes... sounds like you were surrounded by loving and approving "presences" for sure.

Lilly,
I love hearing about your meditation experiences! How interesting that you and your friend both saw something similar at the same time. I have something sort of neat to share with you all. Last night George was transmitting Teacher Samuel of Panoptia and all at once when Samuel mentioned Panoptia my spirit vision was filled with pictures of a beautiful land. Not cpmpletely sure it was Panoptia but I am hoping it was. It was very brief, but certainly made me smile with delight.

LilyJune,
You are such a lovely addition to our 11:11 family and our little international cafe. I have a friend who also sales antique objects on EBay. I could see with some unscruptious (is that a word? something doesn't sound or look right?) buyers there could be some risk to your sellars reputation. I have a feeling I would be tempted to do the same thing..checking frequently for any changes especially if bidding prices were low on a particular object. I think you are wise to limit the times you check on the bidding. They suggest something similar when you are on a diet and trying to loose weight. Someone told me once weigh in once a week, but I couldn't stand that! I would definitely have to check a little more frequentlythan that! I guess by not checking every day though you aren't upset by things like temporary water weight gain that could cause some depression. Anyway I am hopping my yoyo dieting days are behind me. With the exception of my not so occasional cookies and infrequent potato chips we try to eat fairly healthy and moderately. Oh my I have been rattling on ...LOL sorry lilly June and everyone. I am your best source though for a safe and effective cure for insomnia.
Okay...almost done...
Aqua Deb... I was just wondered how your move was going. Been thinking of you...actually both our Debs as they tackle another change of resident. Moving is such hard work...rewarding at the end though... and sort of fun finding new places for all the old stuff and getting used to a spanking new abode!

and PP you sweetheart! ...I was just thinking of you earlier today. Sending you some love from afar. Please be careful of those stubborn "adder trees." They may have a bit of an "after bite" to them. Sorry couldn't resist! I too have been doing a little (overdue) yard work around here. Have used muscles I had forgotten were there and they protested a bit loudly at first.

Well I had better get George some supper. Wish me luck throwing something together. Yep, I forgot to think ahead again.

I love you all... every one of you out there!
XXX Sandy

[SheraX]

*hugs* ALL.

Take care everyone.

Laura,will pray for your brother to grasp and accept the love sent to him.

[LilyJune]

Hello Sweet Angels,

I know I've said it before - thank you again for welcoming me with such open arms into the coffee house. I'm happy to be here

I mentioned I started my ebay business again and the last two days were the first of my auction closings. I sold 9 of 10 And, listed another 28 items with some more I need to list this weekend. If I can keep up this time I will do fine. In the back of my head I have 'ghosts' from the other tries. I have to find a way to keep up with the paperwork side of it or it will be my downfall. I know that I 'should' be able to do it, right? Right! This is and will be my only source of income so more stress added on. This is one of those learning experiences I need to conquer and get through. I failed begore but I don't need to fail now.

Sandy, You will pass that test. You know how to drive so it's just a matter of learning the laws. Make it fun...just think of all the places you can jump in the car and go So you've heard from your friend about the 'ebay experience'. Fortunately most are good - but those bad ones are bad

SheraX, Hello and I hope your weekend will be good!

Hello Laura, I keep meaning to tell you; my father's family was from Roseberg Oregon. I've never been there - I know Oregon is beautiful. What is Roseberg like? Please remember to be kind to yourself. Look at all the beauty in the garden you help bring to life when others may be looking at only the fertilizer!

peacockplume, we haven't had a chance to talk but it sounds as though you need a boost when it comes to Allan so I will hold you in thought and prayer.

gypsie, thank you for my cocoa pops welcome! Your photo is beautiful and you look so etherial. I have always wanted to go to Sydney. It's very high on my list of must do's. Moving is never easy and seems to become more difficult each time. I've moved so many times in the last 10 years I've kept the box suppliers in business! Can you look at it as one box at a time? Don't even look at the others - only one box? Sometimes the memories are overwhelming, but just one box may be more manageable.

lilly, I love your post of the little boy. There have been tests showing being grateful can actually inprove your health. I have a large rock-yes rock in my garden with 'gratitude' engraved in it! Just in case I forget.

Hello to Seeker13, MariaL, pet, kim and anyone I may have forgotten to mention,

Hugs, love, and blessings,
LilyJune

[peacockplume]

Hi everyone,
just a quick pop in,,,,the weather is too nice to be inside today...time to pull some more 'alders'...

that was funny sandy,,,I'm presuming it was a typo when you said adders giving me the bite,,,,the tree is an alder,,,,,,they must be the first ones to take hold in a cleared area,,,,but this growth spurt they're doing is beyond ridiculous...and yes I did get the 'bite' in the mode of pulled muscles,,,but they never hurt till the second day after (I was probably too numb the first day to notice, )

LilyJune, thanks for the boost,,,,,but we're fine,,,,,it's just me shifting,,,no problems,,,,as long as I stay in alignment everythings great....sending you great energy for a successful business,,,,it's all how you think about it,,,,which will determine it's outcome....so keep positive and 'paper' tidy,
,,,,forget about added stress,,,,unless you want it.....when you start to feel it,,,,just ask yourself,,,,is this how I want to feel about this??? when you get the 'no' answer,,,,then switch your feelings....

hiya Gypsie girl,,,,through this winter,,,,spend some time on planning a container garden for your window box.....you can grow all kinds of good things in pots,,,,,herbals, flowers,,,you can have your garden indoors,,,and have it all season too....all you need is light and water...


Sandy, Lilly, Gypsie --- What is your weather doing now...since we're in high summer, I think you must be in 'winter'....but you don't get snow do you????

Sandy, I know what you mean about your 'phonitis' (not wanting to do it) I've a friend who is the same way,,,,she rarely phones me and we've known each other all our lives,,,, actually I think her problem is worse than yours because she can't even pick up the phone to dial....so I understand and you are right

I will visible shiver and shake as I wait phone in hand for life on the other end to pick up. hmmm time to practice what I espouse on every level. I just spoke somewhere about including our celestial friends on every level of our lives on another post. and I realize in this area I am trying to overcome and go at it alone... It shouldn't and doesn't have to be that way does it?

next time just take a big breath and pretend someone else is dialing and waiting.....someone special....

well, best get on with that 'alder' pulling,,,,a few more hundred today,,,I'll tackle around the lake abit....I ventured into it the other day,,,and darned but it was still quite cold...so I didn't go far,,,,but I did see a crayfish scurry out of my way,,,,actually I was afraid he'd come after my feet and bite a toe !!!!! but he didn't....

loves to all
pp - in balmy bc
xoxoxo

[lilly]

Good Morning pp,
Is your lake big enough to row a little boat on? That would be so nice...picnic basket full of healthy treats. Coffee, tea whatever.
It's quite cold here at night...and early mornings and if the wind isn't blowing with that awful chill it can be pleasant out. If you're travelling any distance by car it can get hot that old sun through the windscreen. I prefer the cooler weather. Fed the animals earlier on ......Phoenix runs in like a lion to tell me to get breakfast....his fluffy tail wafting around my legs......he has the sweetest face and soft green eyes. My dog isn't too impressed but they do have fun playing chasings....I've had to put the bird up high on the wall.....they both have something in common wanting to get him...what a trio...Lol
Have a great day or night everyone......Lily June you sound lovely and that rock sounds like a wonderful idea....sorry I haven't touched base much with you....
Love lilly xxxx

[lilly]

It's me again....the sun is shining outside and it's glorious I pulled all the blankets off the beds and hung them on the clothsline. A couple of hours of sunshine will make them smell nice and fresh. Kitty is basking near the front door where the sun comes in. Opened all the windows.......let the fresh air in...breathe...breathe....
Sandy,
I closed my eyes earlier and saw a beautiful forest of trees with birds walking on the ground, their tails looked like fans. Some healing came too, which was nice. Better go and do some tidying....sometimes I wonder who makes the mess...it must be me....Lol
Love lilly xxx

[lilly]

I went to the supermarket earlier and looked at the car clock 4.44pm. Got to the parking lot and there was an ABC driving school car with the number plate AHAH. Thankyou.....what a great prompt.
lilly xxx

[Sandy]

Hey all you gorgeous people!

LilyJune, try not to worry. You can do this and you have the opportunity to learn from your earlier mistakes. Ask the Celestials to help you to stay organized and focused on this ebay work. Perhaps a positive affirmation would help, something like..."I will stay focused and organized and the Ebay paperwork will easily fall into place....Well something like that but much better. Hmmm It is obvious I am not the greatest of affirmation makers. Don't worry about it please. Worry never helps in fact can harm.. You are terrific, lady and will do well!

Oh PP, I didn't even notice I had "miss seen" the name of the little invasive trees you are upending! I knew I had never heard of Adder trees, but I thought ...Well, what the heck...Must be one of "those special Canadian trees!" Oh well, glad I could make you smile. Go easy on yourself you hard working gal...sending you some love and "smelly minty healing! Just kidding about the smelly part...what is in those over the counter balms for muscle pain anyway? I don't think it is mint.

Hello Lilly,I laughed at the picture you gave of Phoenex and the way he tag teams with the dog to harass the bird. The little stinkers! Do you have a hanger on the wall for the birdcage? Those kitties can be creative in getting what they want...so smart to the point of being devious at times! You gotta love them though! precious darlings!

I wish I could see through your eyes the forest you saw in meditation. It sounds wonderful! Were the birds colorful like Parrots? Love hearing about the visions you see... Please keep sharing them with us. Isn't that 444 prompt a good one to have on a driving school car plates. May the angels protect them. (Oh dear that may be me soon! )

love and hugs to everyone! bettter scoot...
XXXX Sandy

[lilly]

Hi Sandy,
I never noticed the colour of the birds in my meditation, was too busy looking at the fan shaped tails......in the garden today I felt a connection to the Mother Earth....nearly brought me to tears....the smell of the loamy soil and the plants....felt a sense of Peace. I happened to notice a dead looking clump of chrysanthamums....very sad looking indeed...on closer examination there was green underneath.....I chopped the top off and there is the new growth......moved it to a better location.....and I'm sure it will thrive....
I've filled the waste bin with dead branches....off the trees and making headway with that too. Need two extra hands...Lol
Love lilly xxxxx Thanks for being you and letting me be me.

[memawlaura]

Well here ya go Lilly, mine have callaseouses anyway, from all the weeding and gardening. Dear friend I would love to lend my hands to your work. It was wonderful to hear you had such a great vision and I hope you realize how very blessed you are with such a gift.

Good Day Sandy as they say in your neck of the woods. I like that you say something and than recognize its an area you've not let our celestial friends in on. It helps me see the same within myself. I've had to pull out just about every tool I've learned to get through this last week and I can clearly see my mistakes and I have been owning up to them. Also, I have had to truly practice what I've been telling others I was learning. It has taken me quite a bit to realize once I give it over to Our Father, I know longer belong in the mix. New day and a new week I will make it the way I want it to be healthy and happy.

PP, the description of your lake by Lilly had me wanting to jump in my car and take a dip, someday hey! I had to practice most of those tools I acquired along my journey to get me through this weekend. I had no control over anything and it got quite chaotic this weekend. I know what happen will have a better ending than beginning.

On a lighter note I got my first lettuce and squash out of my garden I see a baby bell pepper and I'm just waiting for my tomatoes to ripen. Some good salads coming my way. I'm going to have dinner and a show tonight for much needed relaxation. I'll give you a call soon and we will chat.

LillyJune, what a small world it truly is that your father's relatives are from my area, do they still live out here? It is very beautiful out here, beautiful trees, clear skies and much smaller communities. Work is a tough cookie to crack out here, so perhaps you could teach me a thing or two on working from home on my computer. With your work you just keep thinking positively about what you want and not what did not work in the past because its just that the past. We have a past to learn from and no real control over the future, but we can certainly do everything in our power to be present each day and concious of our choices. So, many tell me baby steps are needed until we can make those leaps and bounds. Where do you live if you dont mind me asking?

Heather, thank you for your prays and he did not accept the gifts given very graciously, but our prayers are not always answered the way we think they should be. Many lessons were to be learned by many in my brother's life so I focus on the knowing that good will come from this experience. What have you been up to lately? I've been sparatically on this thread but I'm not sure what is up for all, did I understand you to have a Job?

Okay, its time for me to get some errands done so I will send all you beautiful family my love and wish that you have a Blessed Day.

You know I realized I did not even have a coffee while typing this, so can I offer any of you a cup of coffee or tea or me

[LilyJune]

My dear new friends,

I was feeling so very nervous this morning I could barely move. I have done beautifully all weekend with listing and selling items. Now that today I have to ship I have been stuck. I realize several things; that I am selling items that memories are attached-not major ones-but just the thought 'I remember when I got this, what I was feeling when I got it, what it symolized - and it's letting go and moving on. Also, I am so afraid that an item I send will not be received well.

Then I thought what would be worse; shipping everything and having one person not be happy, or not shipping on time and have everyone unhappy? I also called a very dear spiritual friend, Melissa, and she reminded me I am sending gifts to those who purchased and how much I love to wrap presents. So if I believe I am sending presents-and who doesn't like to receive presents-it can be a very happy experience. She also reminded me to say a blessing with each one I wrap, spray rosewater on each (and myself), and remember how blessed to be able to pay my bills now.

Then Laura, I read your post and a sense of complete calm came over me. Thank you for your vibrations. Lessons huh? We certainly all have them....and you're so full of love it will continue to bring you back to a place where you understand and have compassionfor 'tohers' and yourself. Congratulations on your garden My father always grew tomatos. Last year when I became ill I started growing herbs and tomatos. I don't have much space but it's fun. I thought how much I love flowers, but vegs I can eat! And they're pretty. Have you tried growing Heirloom tomatoes? They are delicious and pretty. There is a website; heritageseeds.com that carries these and other seeds of our heritage that may be dwindling. Roseburg sounds peaceful and beautiful. I am in Oceanside California. It's about 20 miles north of San Diego. If I go west about 10 minutes I'm at the ocean, and east about 15 minutes is open land. A far cry from Los Angeles where I worked and lived.

Hi Sandy...I saw snow in Sydney this weekend They said it hadn't snowed in 140+years. How fun! When you begin driving, how will you find driving on the other side of the road? That is correct? I was ok with it, but never felt completely natural after so many years driving in the States.

Hello Lilly, How I miss hanging clothes outside. They have a scent and feel like no dryer ever can. My parents never had a dryer. There was always the clothesline in the backyard. When not filled with clothes blowing in the wind, it was used by the neighborhood birds and for me as the occasional tent. Sheets can transform almost anything
You brought back fond memories.....

Dear pp, It was good to read your posts over the weekend. Being on a lake must be wonderful. There is someting about water that is so very healing. I love being in the water, but even just looking takes everything down a notch. Hope your back is holding up against those alders

Hi Gypsie, Did you get the snow in Sydney? I guess it's not quite time to plant the windowboxes just yet
Are you feeling a bit better about your move? I hope so. I spent some time going through boxes I nexer unpacked when I moved from the Los Angeles area to Oceanside over a year ago. What memories...also looked at some of it and said "why did I pack that' Oh well...

I'm sorry if I didn't address someone....I send my love and hugs to all. How comfortable it is to be here with all of you,

Love,
LilyJune

[memawlaura]

LillyJune,

I'm so glad you received my message to raise your vibration thats a very good thing. Heirloom tomatoes I have not tried because this is litterly my first garden, I thank you for the information though and will give them a go next time. Your going to laugh but I have relatives in your area in Jamul. My Aunt and Uncle have lived there for most of my life, so been there many times to the San Diego area. In fact went down there a couple of times riding in the big truck with my husband, it sure has expanded since my earlier years. I'm a homegrown southern California girl raised in the Inland Empire (San Bernardino), so I know what you say when you speak of LA. I like your friends idea to send off your sales as presents because you like wrapping that was just great. You'll be fine you just had to get back on the horse. Always remember do things with a positive intent and all should go smoothly.

Hey all you down under are you going to have to break out the snow skiis.

[lilly]

Hi Laura,
Thankyou for being here, I'd love to come and meet you and also pp. I'll put that out into the universe....You have so much Love in your heart and such a loving energy comes through in your posts.
I haven't met Gypsie yet and we only live 30 minutes apart....Lol We'll see what happens.... we do speak on the phone.
Love you All here
lilly xxxx

[memawlaura]

It will be wonderful to meet you as well, PP and I were just discussing my checking out about crossing the border. We both had a good laugh when she said they might let me out but may not let me back in . Silly rules these countries have but one day we will meet so glad you put it out there to happen.

[lilly]

That's funny.....you could end up a long time guest with pp. Haha.... You two together would be a power pack. Pulling out Alder trees...and stinging nettles....
I've had a cup of chamomile tea and a banana for morning tea...plenty of magnesium and calcium... to relax the nerves...no cake....or biscuits....
I can hear my budgie chirping away...I leave a radio on during the day for him.....easy listening music...he likes it. Phoenix has recovered fom the cat flu and his eye is almost clear now, still a little wet...He's quite a long kitten but not a large frame..now I've said that he'll grow to be huge....Lol Have you seen pp's cat......wow that's one big cat....
I've done the vacuuming ...seems to be an endless task around here...with the birdseed....at least it's confined to one spot...
Love lilly xx

[memawlaura]

We are in fine company with you Lilly, just think the 3 of us together what a hoot!!, did you get that PP.

Boy do I know how those birds fling the seed, but its well worth it to love one of God's creatures. I hope phoenix (your cat right?) is doing well and recovers soon. Its been kind of sad for some of our family here losing their pets. So everyone give your pet a great big hug and bless those that have lost their pets.

[LilyJune]

Hi Laura,

What a good idea about giving our pets all the love we have. Lulu is laying against my leg as I write. Each night when I go to bed I thank God for Lulu and every morning I give thanks again for Lulu being in my life.
She brings me so much joy....and I usually have a good laugh during the day because of somethiing she does She's my buddy.

I am so sorry for those going thru the loss or difficulties with their pet friends. I will hold those in prayer and ask for reassurance and peace.

Blessings and Love,
LilyJune

[peacockplume]

Hello dear family,,,
well I obviously did one of those post and disappear tricks,,,,because I posted yesterday,,,and actually answered everyones letters of the 26th and 27th,,,

I REMEMBER writing about the lake,,,about LilyJunes paperwork,,,and her gratitude rock,,,,, about Lilly hanging blankets and her 444 prompt and seeing a number plate with ABC on it...about Sandy and the adder trees biting me...and even about Sandy and George having to clip Lacey's wings(although I can't find that post now),,,,a note to Heather to see how the bugs are in NS right now,,,,,I even asked Lilly for a chai,,,,cuz I'd already had enough coffee.....

so,,,,where did that novel go????? off into the ethers,,,,obviously...
strange,,,,, strange,,,,,, strange.........

so I'll try to 'wing it',,,,,,

the lake is big enough to paddle around in an inflatable dingy it's only about 100 x 80 feet,,,,,but it is a true lake,,,,,at one end we had to rock it in solid right down to the bottom because underground water comes in from there,,,,,,and at the other end,,,,there is an outflow.....so it's a man-made, but true lake....
my favorite thing to do is to get my big double blue floater out,,,,it's like a double bed,,,,pillows and all,,,,so when two people are on it,,,one persons head is at one end and the other persons head is at the other end.....makes it easer for talking to each other,,,,and less chance to (push each other in)....to tip over.... it has a big round opening in the middle,,,,big enough for an ice bucket and two openings to put your plastic glasses (or pop cans) in....and you just lay back and watch the clouds do incredible things,,,,,or watch the tops of the trees go around in circles.....

and I haven't done it this year yet....we've only had one really 'hot' week,,,,,there's only been a couple of nights when I went outside that I thought,,,OK,,,this is a summer night,,,,,otherwise it's staying really cool..

so the lake is not warming up as usual,,,,and I'm not swimming or floating as usual.... just pulling trees,,,or I soon won't be able to see my lake....

LilyJune I love your Gratitude Rock,,,,,what a good idea,,,,,I'm not into carving one,,,,,but I could paint it (with some non-toxic paint of course) on one down at the lake.......it's such a cool gratitude place....

and the paperwork idea I had for you was to remember to finish up all your computer work on the same day......don't save one little job to do the next day or it will snowball......trust me.....

I try hmmm hmmm try to file my emails before I leave my computer area,,,,,but the other day.....ooops,,,,I had over 150 to deal with,,,,plus keep up with the current.....and I just checked and I'm up over 100 again.......soon I'll have to spend a whole day,,,,just tidying that up...

I thought it was so cool for Lilly to get two prompts,,,,444 and ABC,, Lilly's blankets out airing,,,,reminded me of living in Germany,,,,where every morning you'll see the blankets/duvets hanging out over the windowsills and on a Sun am you'll see the suits hanging out that were worn out on Sat night freshening up....and said.....

Hey MARIA,,,,Do they do that in Sweden?????.....

The 'adder' trees are still growing,,,,,I think I'm going to have to find a team of 'youngsters' who can 'pull',,,,I still haven't got my vehicle down there to try my idea out.....and don't laugh too hard you guys,,,,,but I finall came up with wrapping 'velcro' around the tree and having a rope looped through the velcro,,,,attached to the tracker,,,,,and PULL....

I'll have to wait till I go to town tomorrow and fill up my gas tank,,,,and that's a $75 bill right there....but that's ok,,,,it's the end of the month,,,where the money flow is a bit bigger than in the middle of the month....

So Heather,,,,,how are the 'bugs' this year.....I know inland is worse than by the coast,,,,but are you getting any sun?????

we have relatives who live in the 'interior' of BC,,,,and they're getting it hot,,,,over 30,,,,and they said it's been like that for over a month....

well,,,,I guess being not only a coastie,,,,but an islander on the coast...gives us just that much more pacific storms and cooler weather...

I guess,,,,I shouldn't complain.....but it's almost August,,,,and where's summer????? hmmmmmm if I didn't love this place so much.... I'd move.... but where????? and I wouldn't be able to decide,,,so I'll stay!!!

I can't believe you guys got SNOW,,,in Sydney,,,,well,,,,hey,,,it is the middle of winter for you isn't it?????,,,,,Gypsie had fond dreams of being in snow,,,,,she probably manifested it...

OH BOY,,,I'm going to get visitors !!!!! ok that's out to the universe,,,,,
(Lilly and Memawlaura),,,,,,and as soon as West Jet,,,flys to AU,,,,I"m on standby.....that'll be awhile,,,so no worries mates,,,,

anybody else???? Welcome !!!! just make it in the summer and we can all camp out down by the lake,,,,,and pull alders

I've got to get onto re-vamping my greenhouse,,,and a 'strong' friend has offered to come out and do the job - not for free of course,,, however, it will be worth it......so next year I may be able to put some tomatoes in there in big containers,,,,5 gallon buckets work great...and I don't have to worry about blight....and they are soooooooooo good...



Well I almost did it again.... I am so lucky this was still up on my screen, I got totally interrupted...one of those,,,
answer the phone,,,then get really distracted....I even went out and washed the car.....then I melted some beeswax and trying different methods of purifying it,,,,and just got finished cleaning that up....and inbetween all that I had two lots of company,,,,,neither of them very long,,,,, but stop,,,go,,,,,stop,,,,,go....and had supper inbetween....

and I forgot I was in the middle of this post...and I had started it just after I read Memaw's post at 4 this afternoon....

I am sooooo lucky (where's those lotto tickets !!!)

ok night all,,,,another busy day tomorrow...

love pp
xoxoxo

and now it's past 1 a.m. time for some zzzzzz's

[lilly]

Hi pp,
I've typed quite a few posts and then had them disappear....must press the wrong button...Lol That prompt I got the other day was the most incredible one I've experienced....4.44pm on the car clock. ABC driving school car with a number plate which actually read AHAH. I laughed to myself and was totally amazed. I'd love to float on the lake and watch clouds pass over...bet there are lots of fairies there...
Love lilly xxxx

[Petra Wilson]

Lilly wrote:

I haven't met Gypsie yet and we only live 30 minutes apart.

Gawd, I'd be in my car knocking on her door making a proper eejit of myself every week! Gypsie, I can just see you groaning to whoever in your home: "Ah Jeez, it's that bloody Petra again! Hide, pretend we're out, shhhhhhh, keep it down will ya!!!" and I would be there looking through all of the downstairs windows crying out: "Whoohooo, Debbie, it's MEEEE!" and you'd sneak upstairs and i'd get the neighbour's ladder and look in every upstairs window, and see you crouched on the floor, and I'd cry out: " Heyyy, Debs! What you doing down there?"

Went on a bit there??? Sorry! No I'm not!

Love you all, mine's a large red, it's evening here. Hot PP, bloomin' sweltering and guess what? The water's running out on our little reservoir. Most of the folk only come here during the summer, so we're using the water faster than the source can manage! It'll be bathing in the rivers, and eating from paper plates soon! Fetching water like in the olden days at the little river! Thalia has suggested a raindance tonight in the garden? There was promise of thunder storms; they turned out to be dry storms! I almost cried, but am loathe to shed any moisture lest I'll need it later!

Petra XXX