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You do know that regardless of whether you've everything ready they're still gonna come. I'm also pretty sure they're coming to visit you not your newly remodeled bathroom ... although it is a long trip so yeah, maybe they are coming for the bathroom.

Sounds good except for the tomato soup. Not fond of it. I had a friend who thought the height of campout cuisine was tomato soup with hot dogs, but the the hot dogs were "cooked" by boiling them in the soup. Not on my watch.

Actually, Grand Haven sounds rather familiar so I believe you're correct.

We had a brief thundershower this afternoon, barely dampened things before it cleared. We're waiting on the cold front to pass through here.

Not me. I'm sittin' on the curb watchin' the guttersnipes at play.

Of course you do ... you want it all, spread out before you and ready to eat.

So you're hoping for hot Italian sausage were I went with sweet.

I was never much of a proponent of the no pain no gain concept. However, in your case it seems valid.

I decided dinner should come early today. Sweet Italian sausage sauteed with fresh rapini then tossed with fresh raddiatore pasta and grated asiago.

What lovely portraits of summer. They fill the senses and make one appreciate the simple pleasures of the season. These are the things we long for on those cold drear days to come.

That aren't many cicada here as years past. Which somewhat desappoints the pup. He consumes them in great delight.

Thank you. Sadly, I must report that today's serving was the last of the quiche. I'd purchased it on Monday split it into thirds. A third for lunch Monday, a third before crashing on Tuesday and the last today. I forgot to mention it also contained shredded potato. It was very good. I'm sure you would have enjoyed it.

There are still some heavy clouds but there is improvement. I am determined to take things easy the remainder of the day.

Things are improving thank you Page. I have a relative that lives somewhere in the part of Michigan where you're on vacation. He's my cousin's son and I forget exactly where he and his wife live other than it's on a lake, not Lake Michigan but close, across from Milwaukee.

So you'll just be goin' through the motions and groanin' for effect.

I'm glad things are better for you. There were times in the past when my heart ached for you.

G'day y'all. It's been a rough few days. A more intense migraine began developing on Friday morning but I had things to do prepping for faire so I popped some OTC naproxen and pushed myself. Then of course there was the first day of faire on Saturday. More naproxen more pushing. They packed me off home early. In the wee hours of Sunday morning the storm in my head exploded. Had to resort to the haldol. By morning things seemed better so pushed through another faire day. Packed off home early again. Monday morning seemed better. I had some things I wanted to get done so ... by Monday afternoon I admitted to my idiocy and spent the time resting in the shade with the pup. Tuesday I was supposed to go to Philadelphia to see the doc. I got a start on getting ready and then rethought that. I go by train to avoid driving and parking in Center City. There was no way my head would tolerate the rattle and shake of the train followed by walking about in the heat and humidity. Instead I surrendered to the sedatives. They don't make the headache go away, they just allow me to sleep and tend to linger in my system for 36 hours or so. Usually that allows the headache to run it's course. Yesterday the sime total of my acheivements were taking Thistle for an abbreviated walk, taking a shower, taking a two hour nap, going to the optometrist to have new lenses put into my eyeglasses ... these have properties that not only block UVA and B but also intense white light could be a factor in easing migraine, and most importantly eating a not quite pint of Swiss chocolate almond ice cream for dinner. This morning we took another shortened walk, just a bit over a mile instead of nearly 3 miles. Then I put the bedding through the laundry and hung it in the sunshine to dry. Ate some leftover bacon-cheese quiche and now we're relaxing.

Mum is well. I expect to talk with her later this morning. We usually chat on the phone once a week. I'll give her your regards. She'll be pleased. I can relate to physical issues as you know. Sometimes I sink into a "woe is me" mindset ... I'm actually there at the moment, last few days were rough ... and need to remember my value is not in what I can do but in who I am.

I'm well aware of your struggle. I wish you could value yourself as highly as mum does. In her heart you are priceless. Have been since she first heard mention of you.

Did you study? Actually good luck.

You need to acknowledge your own worth before others will. Now as I've said before Namasté little brother. You do remember why I use that particular reference, yes?

I'm around @Carlos Hazday. @Kitt is correct the weather has been playing havoc with my migraines. I've just come off a multi-day one that required heavy meds. G'day to rest o' you lot.

Hmmm, Tim Kelly is a damned ignoranus (yes, I'm well aware the word is spelled ignoramus but I think my spelling fits better).

You're gonna have so much fun ... Was it last summer you visited with them?

This chapter was very well done.