HERE WE GO

   Here  I go down to the Bubble this day.  Rollator packed with current and past NORTHSIDE SUN'S, Devotional material, new books from Amy, glasses,  Kleenex, disinfectant wipes, cup-o-joe, mask and an appreciative heart.  I am getting my apartment cleaned today.  Very good day.   These little things turn into big things when you get older and have to depend on someone else.  An Angel cleaned,  Not my usual good friend, but one she trained and did a good job of that, I  must say.   I thanked her.   And the sun is still shinning.

Have a good day.
Betty Boop

AS THE WORLD TURNS

Remember Soap Operas?  I was hooked on AS THE WORLD TURNS.  Most stay at home moms looked at them.  All the friends I had were stay at home in those days.  Rare for one to work outside the home.  So we had time to look at them and escape the reality of our time.  Maybe we should look again?  I bet  the Pandemic is written in the stories today too.  The world here this morning is pretty routine.  One the Balcony-one biker, one walker, no Canada Geese, a man cutting grass on the Meadow, not much to make a story about.  The Virus rages on.  Surely it will slow soon.  We have been forced to learn new and creative ways to deal with our every day lives.  I think the new and creative ways will stay on, even when this comes to an end.  In fact I bet we have learned some important things that will stay around.  This old world has been around a long, long, time and has endured many "Pandemics."  Many stories have been told, especially in the Bible.  God is not through yet, He will prevail, I trust.  So the Great Philosopher has spoken.  And SHE  has said enough for today!!

Betty Boop

SOMETHING ELSE NEW

Something always changing.  Lord how do I keep up.  My follow up visit with Dr. is by telephone today.  I am told if I had a smart phone I could see her and her me.  But alas, this country bumpkin could not grasp the smart phone.  So I live in the dark ages still.  Oh well, I am very good at the regular phone and I will have to make do. 

It is dark and dreary outside.  More rain is due.  Love the sun best. I don't know why, but mornings like this make me remember getting ready for school on rainy days.  Little Dot, always the smallest in class-that was me. Little printed dress and always in pictures I was wearing a sweater.  Buster Brown hair cut, provided by Mama.  Sometime the bangs were cut too short.  I used to cut my girls hair too.  Don't think I did any better than my Mama did.  We had a kitchen stool that was the right height and I took them out to the back yard to trim their  hair.  Remember girls?  Thanks For The Memories.

Betty Boop

MISSED YOU YESTERDAY

I had my 6 month AIC blood test yesterday. Like  no other I have ever had.  Sitting in  Amy's van, the nurse coming out while I sat in the back seat.  And not only was that creative-it was the best "stick" I ever had. she was good. I told her she was an Angel.  Amy was the first one for the day.   Started out good and got better, as since I had to fast the night before, I was hungry.  Amy was ready for a little food too.  So McDonald's called us.  First Egg Mc' Muffin  I have had in a while. Of course we brought it home to eat-me at SCV and her to her home.  Yummy and nobody in the US makes coffee better than them.  I know because when we traveled this land from one end to the other  and across too, we always had to have a sausage biscuit and coffee.  I joked we should buy stock in them, we really were their best fans,  Still think their biscuits are the best. Getting the test was worth being able to get out for a while.  Everything looks so new and different when I look out the window as we roll along. Don't know  how much I have missed being "cooped" up so long. Little pleasures mean a lot.  I always thought I was made for the little things, as that is what I like.  It does not take a lot to make me happy.

Betty Boop

LET"s TRAVEL

Have you ever had fresh sweet, pineapple"--in your oatmeal!!  That is why I thought of travel and one of our favorite trips when we fulfilled  a dream of Truman's to return to Hawaii.  He served there in the Navy during WW11.  He had bittersweet memories of as a 21 year old, free; young man  He experienced so many new things.  He said it created a desire to see the world.  And we did try to see a lot of it.  Sweet memories for me too.  Back to the oatmeal.  I had this fresh pineapple from the dinning room and it prompted me to use it this morning.  Why not on oatmeal?  I eat oatmeal every other morning as "we" used to do.  I like it very much.  First time with pineapple.  Very good.  By the way the pineapple fields were so pretty in Hawaii.  They put pineapple in every thing we ate, it seemed. And oh, the  flowers were like I had never seen before.  I wore flowers every day in my hair.  Kind of like a second honeymoon!!  Oh, my I can see where this day is headed.  Down Memory Lane for sure.

Betty Boop

AND THE RAIN CAME DOWN

I felt so sorry for the gate guard who delivered a rather large grocery order for me that Jan left at the gate.  They have such a pristine record of being perfect!!  But as she delivered them there was no rain though it did look threating.  As the guard put them in his golf cart to deliver them to me--the skies opened up and a deluge of rain came down on him.  Of course he got wet as did the delivery.  When I opened my door he stood like a wet rat.  Poor thing standing there apologizing and embarrassed.  The bags were wet and dripping and he said he had to go back and get the rest because he could not carry them all.  We got  them in and of course it was a mess.  Good thing, only 4 eggs got broken and I threw them out, but everything else survived o.k.  I hope I assured him that it was not his fault.  Then the sun came out.  Go figure. Will this madness ever go away.  I have leaned on so many to get through and I fear it is not going to change much soon. 

We are making progress here I think.  No cases to report. The dinning service has done a fantastic job.  They plan to add to the snack 2-4 walk through, cold stuff-fresh fruit cups, cold sandwiches, chicken salad, and more as time will let them.  Another good thing, as a sandwich would be good once in a while. Maybe tuna salad, which they do good.  We will see.  At least something else to look forward to.

Betty Boop

LITTLE RAIN

Let's write in blue for blue skies.  Since we have none today.  Into each life some rain must fall.  So we have some rain today.  One biker, one walker, one man driving the sidewalk sweeper .  That's it-afraid of rain I guess.  Even the sparrow group did not come yet.  Their crumbs may get wet.  Oh, no.  Soggy bread.

Oatmeal was good with the perfect banana and a few raisins dropped in.  I had to be forced to eat it as a child, but I remember having cream of wheat for a change and it was good.  I had cream of carrot soup last night at for supper.  Jan frowns at that.  Not that it is good for me --but that I like it.  Different strokes for different people?? It is Friday  and we will have catfish. Fried or baked, they do it well.  Here I am talking about food again.  I understand it is a favorite subject among us all now.  Especially on TV.  You would think it was the  first time most celebrities had turned on an oven!! Guess we all are doing strange things.

We have a new neighbor down and across the hall.  Moved in yesterday-mask and all.  I am sorry she will not get to experience the wonder of SCV as it was when I moved here.  It will be different for her.  We can't be as friendly as we used to be.  As I always say--SO BE IT.

Betty Boop

SOMETHING NEW

Nothing very exciting, just never saw it before. A young lady was walking her dog.  Well she was really jogging and it was keeping up.  What kind of dog?  Don't know-just medium size brown dog.  Hey wait, we can't have visitors right now-must be some kind of exception.  There I go trying to make a story. I consider myself somewhat of a writer.  And people like me are not only nosey, they just wonder why things look as they do.  Anyone can write or tell a story.  After all our life is a story.  Full of events. 

I  had French toast for breakfast.  Diabetic way of course.  We toured France in our long ago travels and I did not eat French toast while I was there.  Do they really make it there?

Betty Boop

TWO"s COMPANY--THREE A CROWD.

Mikey and Suzy (resident sparrows) brought a friend this morning.  The few toast crumbs hardly  went around.  I will not try to feed the multitudes.  You know how sparrows are.  Many of them and they get the message quick.  So, we will see. Serves them right for telling. 

I thought this morning on the Balcony that the bike riders were increasing.  Popular?  Then I realized I was seeing the same one going back and forth on the service road that is closed to visitors these days.  It makes a good smooth place to ride.  This biker was taking advantage of it.  Silly me!!

Joseph sent me a beautiful picture early this morning of a rainbow seen from their backyard.  I thought of HOPE.  What a beautiful thought. 

Betty Boop

CENTURY DUTY

Back in from the Balcony-finished my Century Duty.  I stay and watch my walkers safely go by and I feel I can "clock off."  I saw 5 familiar ones.  O. K., someone needs to see them safely around their walk.  Mikey, the dad sparrow came by and took a big crumb and flew away.  I like to think it was Suzy, (the Lady sparrow's) time to sleep in and Mikey was taking her breakfast in bed.  O boy, the kid sparrows have moved out and they are free again.  I started this blog with thoughts of feeling low and bored, but look, I turned it around to a laugh!!  What the world needs now is laughs and smiles, and love, sweet love.  Do you agree?

Betty Boop

POEM

Did I tell you about the cute little old child's chair that appeared by my display table in my hall?  It is still a mystery to how it got there and who put it there,  I have asked everyone almost who live on my hall.  I have missed the men because I could not believe one of them would be having such a treasure in their apartment.  Maybe I am wrong about that.  I wrote a small poem that I gave the VILLAGER.  I hope she prints it.  It is just fun and I have been putting various dolls and teddy bears and such in it.  I rotate them for interest.  Here it is:

LITTLE MYSTERY CHAIR
by Dot Ellis

It sits by the table in my Hall.
Oh. where did it come from?
No clue at all,
Everyone is mum.

It looks just perfect there.
I want to know--I do!!
Tell me if you dare,
So I can say  "Thank You.

I would like to call it my own, but I do not dare.  It looks so old and sweet, someone must have memories there.

Betty Boop

NOT BAD ON BALCONY

Not too hot yet.  The sun is shinning and it will be hot soon.  Need to be an early bird like me to enjoy just a little cool.  Walkers like early too. 

Triple pleasure yesterday as I talked to all 3 daughters.  We all are wishing for better days when we can actually "see" each other and get a hug.  Think I will stop wishing for that-not happening soon.

Let us talk about food again.  I had the ever faithful oatmeal and bananas for breakfast.  I still like to cook the old fashioned kind.  Instant may be fine for some on the run, but it does not take long to cook.  Of course there is the clean up, but I have the time.  Sprinkled  on a little cinnamon while it cooked.  Had my raisin toast and coffee on the Balcony with one little bird.  Gave it some crumbs.  He said thank you.  I will "go" to Church "TV" style.  Has it advantages, but not as good.

Betty Boop

TALL AND LANKY

New Guy on block?  A new man joined my group  of walkers.  He is called, by me, TALL, LEAN, & LANKY.  He is tall and walks with a spring in his step.  Kind of like he is wearing those shoes with the very thick soles, made for comfort.  He was cruising pretty fast.  MISS BIG HAT   had already breezed by. So let's spice it up a bit. 

My breakfast was good.  I think I have mentioned  how  good scrambled eggs are with a bit of pimento cheese stirred in as they cook. Mmmmmmm  good.  Once about two times a week, one of the breads offered is a biscuit.  Theirs are excellent-toasted for breakfast.  So that was good and then coffee on the Balcony as I watch the PARADE OF WALKERS  GO BY.  My little bird friend came by for a few biscuit crumbs  I made his day. Oh, by the way, his name is Mikey--his mate is Suzy-with a z. 

Betty Boop

HAPPY DAY

Nothing very exciting.  Just the maid's day to clean.  Since she comes at 8:30, I have to really hurry in the morning.  That is really going against my new leisurely fashion.  Have to readjust my priorities and cut some things out for the present.  For instance blogging. But here I am, since the urge to "write it all down"  is very strong these days.  Like I must tell somebody everything I do.  I tell Bitsy, but she just shrugs and looks blank.

  Have you seen the pictures of the Covid-19 virus on TV?  I would call them pretty except they are not.  They do love to show them.

  When the maid finished, I did not have the time I need to Blog.  Lunch and nap time came around and here I am, without much to say.   So again, if I don't get busy and find something to say, you will drop me from your regular reading habit.  O, No! please stay tuned, we need each other.

Betty Boop

OUT OF WORDS

For now, I can't think of a thing to say.  I guess things are going alright-but slow.  On the Balcony just now I had raisin toast with my coffee.  The crazy toaster burned the corner of toast.  I made two little pieces for the bird that hangs around for hand outs each morning.  He refused to eat it.  And he flew right before me and had a very disappointed conversation with me.  He was so up close that I almost felt like running.  Now my imagination has run away with me before when I talk about birds, but I declare this is true.  Nothing to say this morning?  Yes I guess you could believe that!!!!!

Betty Boop

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Nice flowing kind of word.  Kind of new in our everyday conversations..  Don't really like it's meaning.  While a brief time on the Balcony, I declare you will not believe this.  At least 35 Canada Geese were doing just that.  At least 6 feet apart.  Floating along, not "talking". and not wearing mask.  Their hands were clean from all the water.  They suddenly parted and made a couple of lines and floated up Lake.  Meeting over I guess. Also saw a maintenance man driving a cart with a sidewalk sweeper behind.  Sweeping the walkway!! Now isn't that nice for the walkers.  No pinecones or sticks to trip them up. Plus no other gifts the Geese leave behind.  I  did not see another soul walking.  Too hot already.  Stay cool.

Betty Boop

J J & Phil

  The little Jade cutting Amy gave me from Little Man.  I rooted it into a pot where an old Philodendron plant  I thought had given up the ghost. I guess water and fertilizer to root J J  woke it up.  Now my "Boys" gave me that plant years ago, at least 10, or more, and I was sad to cut it back to the roots, but kept the pot.  I stuck J J  in to root.  He is growing and so is Phil.  Side by side they look happy. You may remember my Jade cutting was named Jade Jr--JJ for short.  Oh how silly.   I always have to give everything a name. So now there is Phil. side by side to JJ.  They look happy.  Like The girls who walk around the Lake.  I saw  Miss Big Hat and Miss Walk With Hands Behind Her Back just now.  They were going in different directions, they paused and chatted a short while and then went on their way.  Friends?  During all the stress and sadness--a little "silly"  may help. As do friends.

Betty Boop

NO PROBLEM

Check up with Dr.Caskey went as planned. Spot on gums that he removed two years ago. He has been following it after surgery.   I don't go back anymore.  But getting there at 8 was a challenge.  Not moving that fast anymore.  But Amy did a good job getting me there and back. I really want her to stay safe too.  First patient and no one came in before we  left. Good job of protecting everyone. So I will go and assure Bitsy that everything is o.k. since our usual routine was beyond her too. 

Betty Boop

TRU-B-DO-B -DO

Remember Truman's book?  I go to check old stories out.  It was the case yesterday when I had baked sweet potato for lunch.  He did love sweet potato baked.  Amazing because he ate it very often growing up.  His mama would pack one in his lunch pail along with maybe a biscuit with ham or sausage .  Well the story goes he and other kids ate lunch from their pails outside on the playground.  He pulled out his sweet potato and broke the end off to peal it and looking at the side of his beautiful white school house, he did not think twice before he threw it to the target.  Oh no, it stuck to the side of that beautiful white wall. One little kid ran to tell the teacher (there is always one who is ready to tattle.) He said he was scared as Mr. Clark came rushing out.  He said actually he talked kindly to him about keeping their beautiful School building clean and he helped him clean the little spot off the wall.  I thought what a lesson that teacher taught him that it stayed with him all these years and to write about it.  It just goes to show  you that kind words can really teach a lessons that make an impression on your life.  I wonder what kind of lesson it taught the other little boy who was so anxious to tell on Truman.?    Truman's book is full of "good" stories.  Hunt it up a read some of them as we have more time to reflect.  If you have misplaced your copy-I have a couple of extras. They wont be signed by him along with a few kind words, but you may enjoy it again anyway.

Betty Boop

P. S. Truman grew up without many things but he had  plenty love and guidance that made him the man he was.  I was lucky to call him mine!!

HOT H0T H0T !!!!!

Yes, hot and not much going on.  Miss Hands Behind Her Back, just strolled by. Her hat looked like a giant flower pot.  Go away sun for her.  Birds are not singing. their babies are taught to fly and now they have time for rest.  Some human babies don't learn to fly and just stay home.  Glad mine learned to soar and came back to visit often.

The daily up-date said, "The Magnolia Room and the Cyber Café will remain closed during this peak Covid-19 season."  At least they are mentioned, so maybe they do have hope of reopening some day.  I have just stopped saying next week, or next month, and saying next year for everything.  Settle in and adjust a little more.  But I still have to run to the computer to see what day it is.

Betty Boop

JOKE IS ON ME

Here I sit with "egg" on my face.  I had a suspension I was wrong, but who to ask at late afternoon?  So I prepared for a 8:30 A. M. maid visit, just in case.  Now that takes some doing.  Must not look too messy and yet look like you do need a cleaning.  A quick breakfast after getting up at 6. Getting Bitsy ready and taking shower and dressing to be ready at 8:30.  I was ready before time.  I cut out writing in Blog till now, and even put off devotional till now also.  8:30 came and my suspensions were confirmed.  No Barbara.  Well I got an early start.  I will do a little laundry and get on with it.  At least I have a "picked up" apartment so not all is lost.  Missed sitting on Balcony and it is too hot now. No view to talk about.  So here I go, wiping the egg off my face and telling nobody but you.

Betty Boop

BASEBALL HAT & SMART PHONE

Now a new story.  She is most certainly of the younger generation.  As she strides fast along, she is talking on her phone!! Not many of us do  that.  Good, but  we oldies are fading fast.  Now isn't that the way it is suppose to be?  I must say, the oldies I know are holding on fast, me included.  I need to see what this world will be like after the pandemic.  I just might like it.  I know I have learned some lessons from it. 

Yesterday's lunch that I myself cooked was outstanding.  Nothing like small,  baby okra, boiled, baby yellow squash too.  Nothing fancy, just salt, pepper and a little real butter.  I added pinto beans and a slice of ham.  Don't forget the my  cornbread.  Full and satisfied. Will pick up at lunch today.  Can't pass up Shrimp Scampi.!!! 

The Balcony is pleasant this morning, of course it is early.  Sun is breaking through the  clouds and a warm day is promised.  Well, since I am rambling and looking for something else to say, I will bid you farewell till tomorrow, maybe something will come along today that I can talk about.
BETTY BOOP

BE CAREFUL

Be careful what you wish for.  You might get it.  I did.!! Yesterday going up in elevator from checking the mail, one of the guardsman got on with me delivering a gift bag to someone.  I said which floor, he said third.  I said I am on third, maybe that is for me (just joking) he said are you Dot Ellis, I said 2313.  He said this is for you.  I was surprised and delighted.  My two "local" daughters read my blog.  In the bag was three Chilton County peaches, a bottle of half-and-half, cash that I had run out of, baby squash, okra to cook, and I was thrilled to know how much they cared for me.  I used to think as people get older, they are not always given the attention they crave.  But I do.  How very blessed I am that they think of my needs and small pockets of extras too.  So I ate a peach, so good) and tucked away my money for later (need a haircut), plan to cook for me today, and I had "cream-in-my-coffee this morning, as I sat on the Balcony, just reflecting on my many blessings.

SWEETLY BE.
BETTY BOOP

BIG SUN HAT LADY

You have to get up early to see her.  I love watching her march along so confident (my observation).  She added something to her attire today,  an umbrella.  Does look as if the heavens could open up any minute.  She must walk briskly to beat it.  With that hat and other items of cover, she would not even get wet.  Enough of that silly chatter.  I don't know her and she does not need to know me and my watching her. Another subject.  Why is it always food I turn to? My oatmeal was good with strawberries.  How I always wish for something else?  I hope to get Chilton County peaches before they go away. Good  peaches brighten up anything.  I am also enjoying raisin bread toasted. Kroger's Breakfast Blend coffee is good enough for me.  Never understood why some make such a to-do over their coffee.  To me there is no real bad coffee.  Well maybe if you let it sit too long in pot.  I have even warmed over coffee after letting it sit over night in fridge.  I have even gotten used to milk instead of cream.  My little cups of cream supply being cut off from the Cyber and friends collecting it from our dinning table.  I confess to taking a hand full from there.  Oh, my to confess
 is good for the soul, so they say.  Even I know when to stop!!

Betty Boop

Monday-On the Balcony

Time to go inside, it was very pleasant on the Balcony.  MISS HANDS BEHIND HER BACK went by and here comes behind her MISS BYCLE WITH FLAG POLE and MISS HIDE BEHIND A BIG HAT joined them.  So everybody is in place.  The gaggle of Canada Geese are seated on the bank-6 feet apart.  I swear they are.   I am going crazy with this social distancing.  Seems so wrong.  I guess it does to many as more are giving up the idea.  Who knows for sure if it helps.  I have to believe it does. Sure is getting tiresome.  Mask really change your looks.  Hard to tell just who some are. 

Ona happy note, let's talk about food.  My Sunday dinner was great. Our Food director must have friends in the right places.  We had very good Prime Rib (rare and perfect)  and I had wild rice and creamed spinach.  And for dessert I had grapes in yogurt.  Saved the seafood salad and tomato bisque soup for supper.  I dinned like a Queen yesterday.  Oh yes, I saved the Buttermilk Biscuit for breakfast. How is that for planning?  I do a good job of that.  See you later.
BETTYBOOP

P. S. Linda got a rare-- treat!! they observed a mama skink hatch babies!!!

BLUE PEEKING THRU

Did it again---rhymed my title.  I think a poem is brewing.  That is the way it works in me.  Thoughts run around and finally come to a skid and words just come together with my thoughts and a silly poem is formed. We will see.

I was thrilled with an e-mail from Jan this morning, where Ashley is reading a book to Leo-or was he reading to her?  He was laughing as each page was turned.  O my how sweet the sound of his laughter.  I think he is going to read early.  Thank you Jan-you started my day right.  Also many little white clouds with a few real blue ones peeking through.  Walkers walking at least 6 feet apart, a maid sweeping the big patio down back overlooking the Lake.  She pauses often to take in the view.  I understand.  It is kind of wonderful.  All seems to be right with the world, when you survey the heavens.  It really starts my day with trust that God is still there.

Betty Boop

RED WHITE & BLUE

Hazy & lazy.  Hey, I made it rhyme !!  I do love for things to kind of come out even too.  I just saw 2 bicycles, two walkers, and two gaggle of geese.  How about that for coming out even?  Silly?  Yes indeed I am.  I am going silly from limited isolation. You know  I am the sort of person who really does not mind being alone sometime.  In fact, I need it.  But this being forced to it kind of is getting old.  When I do pass a person in the Halls, we both seem to be like strangers.  Some even hold a hand in a timid wave and don't try to speak.  That would be me.  It is like my voice is connected to my ears and I can't hear very well.  Oh, that is why I like the Blog.  I can talk and don't have to listen. 

The 4th is kind of subdued here.  Nothing really big going on.  I did not even notice watermelon on the lunch meal.  No firework show at Liberty Park, which I have always seen from my Balcony.  I really , when I think about it, never cared for fireworks anyway.  I was so instilled in the danger of them as a child.  I remember being aloud to hold a sparkler, but Daddy held the Roman Candle for us.  And firecrackers made  me scared.  So all in all it was just lost on me.  SO BE IT.

Betty Boop
P. S.  Just rambling.

BIG FAT RED TOMATO

My good neighbor Mary knocked on my door yesterday before supper time and handed me the most beautiful very ripe, big, tomato I have had in a while.  Her arms were full as she was giving all our hall residents  one.  So she could not stop to talk .   I will have to find out, when I thank her, where they came from. All my supper  plans of soup and salad flew out the window.  I would have a tomato sandwich for my supper.  It was ripe and ready.  Even though I eat whole wheat bread and not the traditional white I spread it with the best mayo (I think)  Hellmann's. I spread it sort of thick for this beauty.  I cooked turkey  bacon (something I am used to now.)  I leave the lettuce off, it just gets in the way  and clouds the subject.  Oh my, it was good.  Having some tomato left over, I had it with my scrambled egg for breakfast.  Another way to enjoy these summer treats.  Nothing like a good tomato.  It really made my day and I should be O.K.  Sometime it just takes the simple things to make me happy.

Betty Boop

DAY AFTER

I  don't mean to make a big deal about my yesterday, but it was a " big deal."  Getting out of my comfort zone and taking care of two biggies was a real trip.  I am still amazed at the work that goes into serving their public.  Foot Dr. took longer than expected.  She is overworked for sure.  Made  us nervous to sit 30 minutes in waiting room 6 feet apart.  Did not expect that as they told us a little different story.  Oh well, maybe Amy and I took enough care to be o.k.  The CVS guy was our "Angel for the day."  Coming out to the car to give me the Shingles shot.  Now that was safe and nice.  Anyway,  I  love Chick- Filet sandwiches.  So we bought them, Amy dropped me off and took her  and Ed's home  and I enjoyed mine here.  I took Ibuprofen and slept for an hour.  Still sore this morning but I will live.  Maybe I can write something witty and interesting tomorrow.  As a newscaster used to say long ago--BETTER TOMORROW.  So be it.

Betty Boop

BIG DAY

Well about as big as they get these days.  I am getting my toe nails trimmed as I am required by my Dr,.  Also the second Shingles shot is due.  Jan has done an amazing job of arranging both events.  She is a wizz at doing this.  Amy is taking me and we need for you to be thinking about us as we venture out.  All must be done I assure you of we would not try it.  The Dr's  and professionals are doing a fantastic job of arranging things.  Will tell you about it when we get it done.

Betty Boop