Sunday June 14th~

You can't always have a good day.  But you can 

always face a bad day with a good attitude...

 Not a bad way to start your morning.  Beautiful 

sunrise just begging to be captured.  The rest of the

 day may not be as bright, but still a good day.

More soccer in our days so that’s all good.  

Arvid as I mentioned is staying “so busy.” His

 calendar is filled up with the game schedules.

The day started on a beautiful note yesterday, as

 pictured from the sunrise picture above; but it ended 

with tornado like weather.  Rain, thunder and lightning

 made for some scary times for Sniff.  He was mostly 

in hiding most of the evening. Once the storm 

eased off he fell soundly asleep by my side.

 

Today the US celebrates Flag Day.  Flag Day 

is observed annually on June 14 to commemorate the

 adoption of the U.S. flag by the Second Continental 

Congress in 1777. It is not a national holiday

 Branson, Missouri is preparing to make history 

today as community leaders attempt to set a new 

Guinness World Record for the largest flag mosaic. The 

record attempt is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, on the 

top level of the Branson Convention Center parking 

garage in historic downtown Branson.

A lot depends on Arvid's games today as to 

where we will be having our outing.  Rain is 

predicted again so most likely an outdoor outing

 is out of the question.  I'm thinking we may go

 to a Sports Bar to see the game since it is 

about the same time we usually eat lunch.

A good day to all.  And just like that

 another week is almost over. I hope lots

 of things make you happy today.

A Sunday well spent brings a week of content...

~Nadiya~

Saturday June 12th~

I have found that if you love life, life will love you back...

 Yesterday we spent a mostly quiet day at home. 

Now that FIFA World Cup has begun Arvid is again 

“busy” with soccer. The World Cup is being played mainly

 in the USA with some games in Mexico and Canada. 

 Arvid is happy to have games again to watch.

As long as he’s busy he’s happy. The what is

 not so critical.  He watched one game after lunch,

 I decided I was not in the mood to eat out so

 I made lunch at home. Always the best.

By afternoon we started to get restless.  What 

shall we do is always the question.  I suggested we

 go to The Landing, but instead of our usual spot, we 

should try a new one.  I chose Flaming Margaritas

 at The Landing.  Was a good choice especially my huge

 flaming margarita. Was yummy. Flaming Margarita's

Last night we watched USA vs Paraguay.  

USA sure whopped Paraguay, those were my 

mom's words.  They also watch the games.  Mom

 loves all sports, and she's picks it up very fast. 

Saturday already.  Time is flying. Soon back

 home to Florida, then to Norway.  We really miss 

our grandkids and family in Norway.  Looking

 forward to a good Norwegian summer.

A good day to all.  Today we plan on just relaxing at home

 with Sniff.  At least right now that is what we told ourselves.

Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with us...

~Nadiya~

Friday June 12th~

 It’s not about how much you have. Rather, 

happiness is making the most of what you have...

On not such a good note for beachgoers everywhere, South 

Florida beaches are currently experiencing a significant amount 

 of Sargassum seaweed, with thick piles washing ashore. 

While the algae are a natural part of the marine ecosystem,

 these massive blooms pile up on the sand and release

 a potent, rotten-egg smell as they decompose.

 Reports of "tsunamis" of seaweed are stretching

 across the coast, from the Florida Keys up to Miami Beach, 

Fort Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach. One year when

 we lived in Puerto Rico we experienced this as well. 

 What a horrible smell to be around.  Living in Florida 

is never boring.  Expect the unexpected😎

Arvid and I had lunch out then we decided to

 go for a little drive. On this drive we saw deers, but

 of course there was a car behind us so all I was able

 to do was get one picture. But it was a family of 3.

Sniff is back to being a difficult eater. 

He is not eating any of his soft food and I have 

several different ones he can choose from.

Not sure if it was the heat or the running

 around but by late afternoon the three of us were

 beat.  Arvid and Sniff dozed off for a while.  For a 

change, I didn’t 😂. Friday. I really don’t feel like 

cooking.  But it’s still early in the day so that 

will change.  Now to enjoy my cafe, Sniff

 and the birds while Arvid is still asleep.

Wishing everyone a good day and a happy 

start of the weekend. In every life we have some 

trouble, but when you worry you make it double.

Life is like an ice cream cone; 

you have to lick it one day at a time...

~Nadiya~

Thursday June 11th~

It does not matter how slowly 

you go so long as you do not stop...

 Yesterday we finally got the deck painted.

 Arvid had put in the order almost a month ago,

 but because of the rain it was not looking good. 

Finally a few days with sunshine, and it was

 time to get the job done.  Happy day for us.

Sniff kept a keen eye on the man doing the job.

  Just making sure it’s done right.  That’s our Sniff, on

 the ball and always looking out for our best interest. 

Sniff watched the guy paint from start to finish.

When I looked out to see how the painting job was

 coming along; I saw another bird.  Much bigger than 

the ones that come for food.  This bird was pulling feathers. 

Yes, I think he killed another bird and was plucking him to eat.  

At first I thought it was squirrel because I saw a fluffy tail

 in the picture.  Either way it was sad because I don’t 

like seeing animals hurt.  I know. Survival of the 

fittest. It was a falcon eating another bird.

A few things to do today, and no cooking either. 

 Overall a pretty easy going relaxing kind of day.

To all a good day.  Never forget, obstacles can't stop 

you. Problems can't stop you. Most of all, other 

people can't stop you. Only you can stop you.

Each morning brings new potential 

but only if you make the most of it...

~Nadiya~

Wednesday June 10th~

Food is our common ground,

 a universal experience...

 A few months before coming to Branson I 

subscribed to The Cumin Club. As far as I am 

concerned it is the best packaged food delivery

 ever.  It is good Indian food in a package.  

I am not one to eat food from packages, but I

 kept seeing this advertised everywhere on social 

media.  I read a little about it, and decided to

 give it a try.  Best decision I have made. 

 All natural with no preservatives

  Now anytime I crave Indian food, I just pick

 from the variety I have and it feels like I am eating

 at a restaurant.  Yesterday I made the basmati cumin rice. 

Next time I order I will definitely stock up on more of it.

  It was delicious.  If you want to try something

 super yummy, this is it. The Cumin Club

I get my delivery directly from the company, but 

it is also available to purchase through Amazon and 

I saw it says Walmart as well.  I have not seen it 

in Walmart, but then I have not checked either.

Arvid and I had a few things to do.  Before you 

knew it, it was already late so we decided to go out 

for lunch instead.  We once again went to to Danna's BBQ

 and Burger Shop.  Danna's BBQ and Burger Shop

All the little furry friends showed up.  Squirrel ate all day long. 

Sniff had a busy day stalking the birds and squirrel.

Waking up to a bright and beautiful sunrise. 

 Again.  Good morning and a good day to all.

My favorite color is sunrise.  Sunrise awakens the soul...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday June 9th~

Hard work never killed anybody, 

but why take the chance?

 Yesterday we did a bit of spring in our condo. 

 Before you knew it we had organized everything

 even better than before. Every time we put clean linens

 out Sniff was right there on them.By afternoon the rain

 had gone and the  sun was out.  The birds were around

 all day long. Arvid and I just took it easy as did Sniff.

 We went for a little drive in the afternoon and 

enjoyed frozen custard at another of our favorite

 spots. Never disappoints and always relaxing.

Big Cedar, Branson, Missouri

Sniff spent most of the day either hiding when

 the thunder came or sleeping on freshly washed linens.  

Now he’s exhausted and hopefully he will get some 

rest today. He's staying very close to me right now.

Hope everyone has had a good start of the week. 

So far ours is going good.  My Daisy and Fatboy keep us

 entertained together with the rest of our wildlife friends.

Morning is here, and the skies are bright and blue.  Coffee

 is good and my Sniff is right by my side.  Yes, life is good.

I know not all that may be coming, 

but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing...

~Nadiya~

Monday June 8th~

Make this Monday an incredible start for

 your week.  Set your positive energy up

 for the whole week, and begin strong...

 The new week begins with all my wildlife friend 

showing up. This is as good as it gets.  While having

 breakfast we can see many of them.  The Canadian geese 

are fierce and they chase each other away, but then the

 squirrels and birds do the same.  Survival of the fittest.

Yesterday we were undecided as to where to

 go and have lunch. It was supposed to rain then

 it wasn’t. Always depending on the weather is what

 spot we choose.  Started dry, ended not so dry.

For us The Landing is always out first choice,

 and since it was not raining as yet, that’s where we

 decided to go.  Unfortunately there was no outside seating. 

We made do with indoor seating. Not bad  we still had a 

view of the lake. As always we had a delicious meal. 

Afterwards we went shopping for some linens. 

We needed something lighter than what we have. After 3 

stores we finally found the right one for your needs.

This coming week we have quite a few things 

going on. Busy is good. No matter what, Arvid 

always finds something that keeps him busy.

The rain is coming down hard.  The birds did show

 a little up before the rain started, but now they are gone.

  Sniff is unsure of what to do so he's been hovering 

by by feet, then takes off, hides, goes to the bed 

with Arvid.  He's a cutie, but not the bravest.  

I love our Sniff more than anything.

To all a good day and an even better week.

Your potential is endless,

 do what you were created to do...

~Nadiya~

Sunday June 7th~

Refusing to wear real pants is my Sunday religion...

 Yesterday was a wet day. Neither Arvid nor I

 wanted to do anything. Not even go to the movie.

 It was just one of those stay at home lazy kinda day. 

We had lots of birds and squirrels showing up. 

The Canadian geese are always around. The 

birds are not scared of us. Sniff get very close up 

to them and they just continue doing their thing. As 

in eating. They have grown accustomed to him.

Charley shows up daily, I don't feed her every day 

because as soon as she's out she roams around, but if 

she sees me and I call her she runs towards me.  Then 

of course I drop whatever it is I am doing and take her

 food.  I think she remembers me from last year.

As I was coming back home from an errand I 

always have to drive by several of Bransons attractions.  

I always wonder if I would like to do the Pink Jeep Tours.

  Another very popular tour for tourists.  Arvid and I pass

 them all day long on our drives. Pink Adventure Tours

Rain is expected today as well.  Not raining right now,

 but it is damp and wet outside.  Perfect for bird watching

 and cozying up with a good bood.  A good day to all.

My definition of a productive Sunday 

is waking up and moving to the couch...

~Nadiya~

Saturday June 6th~

Sometimes you meet a person, and you just 

click, you’re comfortable with them, like you’ve

 known them your whole life, and you don’t 

have to pretend to be anyone or anything...

 Yesterday was another very good day.  Rain was

 promised but we did not really get any.  At least not 

yesterday, right now we are having a bit of drizzles

According to what I have read, Branson also needs

 rain just like Florida does.  That being said, a little

 something from Florida.  I sure suve this.

The birds love when it rains.  It does not stop

 them from showing up.  If anything, they enjoy 

it even more than when it is dry.  Right now 

Fatboy and friends are keeping Sniff busy.

 We were happy it did not rain yesterday because

 we were able to have an outdoor outing; we took

 a friend with us to the Landing. We enjoyed a 

few appetizers and some  delicious drinks. 

We also enjoyed each others company and told 

stories of our lives. Very nice time.  I am always

 the designated driver when we go out. My limit

 is one drink and an appetizer. This way I can 

be alert when driving us back home.  

Once we got home Arvid and Roger decided 

they wanted to prolong the night.  All good with

 me.  I dropped them off at Star Bar and came home. 

Showered. Fed the birds. Cleaned up a bit then 

relaxed and watched some cat videos with Sniff.

To all a very good day.  It is raining. 

 Maybe a good day to go to the movies, 

depending of course I find the "right" one.

Sipping coffee to the sound of rain. 

 Good vibes, rain or shine...

~Nadiya~