Iowa.........Congrats on Penelope!!!!!!! How fun for you and something to look forward to - a little one to snuggle with! Hope your girl is feeling better now. And I know what you mean; I relish stopping everything, chain-
vaping and just veg-ing out.
Mr. Morandir, it has been a weird year here, too. I've not seen weather like this in the nearly 13 years I have lived here. The flooding, winds, hail....I am grateful we've not had any major damage but I really don't want to hear any storm sirens any more. I did see a gorgeous display of 360 degree lightning around dusk a couple weeks ago, though, like I'd never seen before. There just isn't anywhere for water to go any more. Everything is still saturated so it's been like a steam bath - unusual for here. It can stop now!
BHam, been away for a bit but hope you are doing ok.
Eleanor, you still out there? How's the new kitty? Pics? I'll have to back-read more to check. Hope you are settling in well.