Saturday was another warm one. close to 90. I think it was about 65 when I went to the pool! Did a little pick up/sweep up around here again. Washed the "kitty" towels protecting the chairs-not so much protecting the chairs as less clean up when I leave! Washed bedding, too. Exciting life, right? Back to figuring on the tractors. Decreased the size of the little squares and increased the size of the background half-square triangles. It worked! Finished stitching one together and then changed clothes to meet up with Karen & Palmer, his brother and sister in law-Bernie and Becky and some friends of theirs-Gabe & Donna from North Dakota when they lived there. We met at the American Legion Hall in Apache Jct. You need to be a member to get in-Donna had her brother's card I think. Anyway, we didn't get carded. Good thing I got there the same time as Karen-don't think they would've let me in the wander around. Bar and eating area was smoky, but the back dining room is smoke free. Broasted chicken is the thing to eat there. We barely sent in our order and she was back with plates of food! Had a nice visit with new and old friends. I was planning to go see a movie, but decided that group would be more fun and it included food!

Met Karen and Palmer for breakfast at Crackers & Co. My neighbors from Green Bay recommended that the first day we arrived. They were right. I had the cinnamon bread french toast, bacon and scrambled eggs. It looked scrumptious when Lois and I stopped on the way to the airport whenever it was that she left! And it was scrumptious. I left 1/2 piece behind for the starving children in the world. Karen and I headed off to the Tempe Art Festival. Lots of nice pieces. Left them behind, tho. Bought some homemade doggie treats for a few favorite doggies at home-My Molly, Elsie and Fisher! I hope they don't mind eating a saguaro cactus!

Back to Karen's by 2:30. Bernie was there helping Palmer install the microwave. They're so excited! Now they can have popcorn. Cheese and crackers and a cold pepsi. Karen whipped up some enchilladas and put in the oven. Looked over some southwest outdoor decorating magazines. They need to do some landscaping and getting ideas yet. Cleaned up dishes and headed home. Time to watch the Country Music awards. I ended up switching between that and Desperate Housewives. Took a short nap before Army Wives was on. Last season for both those shows. What will I watch on Sunday nights?

Monday morning was low 50's and a light wind. The pool wasn't as warm as usual....and the wind blowing made for a cool pool time! If you kept your shoulders under, you were ok! Had to catch up with Sharon & Larry again-hadn't had coffee with them for a couple days! They were going to Costco again, but I declined. Went back to the Patio Grill for lunch. This is the last week they're open. Open faced roast pork sandwich, mashed pot and gravy with corn on the side. Yum Yum. Stopped to visit a couple people hanging out by the pool. Lots of room there now that lots of folks have headed home. The volleyball players took the day off. They thought the water was too cold! Well, you should've been in there at 8 then! Headed home again. Finished up another table runner. I think I have enough leftovers to make a 4th one. Might change it up a bit. I have 2 runners ready to quilt. And, they've been Socks approved. Need more batting and backing for a 3rd & 4th one. Maybe today.

Went to the pool this morning. The ladies were standing around-with robes on-looking at the pool. They declared it too cold with the slight wind this morning. They had stuck their feet in and declared it closed for class. First time in the amount of times I've been here. Maybe the volleyball folks won't be playing today either. Finally meeting up with Christy (Racine) for lunch today. She's been busy at her park and has had lots of company. Will run some errands while I'm out and about (with Canadian accent). Taking a field trip to Fountain Hills tomorrow. There's a jewelry store there with 4 Peaks Amethyst! Have to check that out!