Back from brunch which was delicious, as usual. Good thing we came home when we did, as it is raining out there now. Plus we are getting t&l just for good measure. And already it is almost over! That's not going to help all our dry and dying lawns.
Lee - Glad the meds helped a bit. I'm sure on a "normal" night you will get even better results to get you back to your old sleep pattern. By the way, our favorite server knows we will be away for the next week. She wanted to come with us. Sorry about her luck!
Karen - Sounds like you will be getting a good deal making that deck. Gives new meaning to that sign the panhandlers hold - WILL WORK FOR FOOD! At least you mean it. Using screws will definitely make make the deck stronger than just nailing it together. Can't wait to see pictures of how it turns out.
Kathie - Hamburgers & corn on the cob! My idea of the perfect summertime meal and then to top it off with fresh strawberries. Couldn't get any better. Our friend at the brunch showed us a picture of a huge bowl of strawberries that she picked out of her garden today. She's getting to pick the same amount every day, as the plants are what is called "ever blooming" strawberries. We used to get the same amounts each day, when we had strawberries in NJ. The soil is perfect for them, just as it is for Jersey corn and tomatoes.
Dave - I agree with you about Joe Biden and what a wonderful president he is and has it so over that POS he defected. I don't get it how some of these people are calling Biden the worst president in 100 years and that he has done nothing since he got in office. Huh? What the heck rock have they been hiding under while they watch faux news? The there the My Pillow guy who is running MAGA rallies with about 10,000 people showing up. They are all a bunch of sickos and totally disgust me. By the way - Brian and his wife are also republicans, as are J&J. We've learned to not talk politics with J&J many years ago. At least they had no problem getting the vaccine.
Just got a call from Gary to make sure I am still making dinner tonight and to let us know Elaine's oldest son and his girl friend probably also will be coming. Good thing I'm making a big pan or 2 of turkey pot pie.
Time to get a few last things done for our trip and then just take it easy for a while. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon and I will try to stop back later. 
