Allergies and other stuff

Allergies are a big problem here in Sunny South Texas. And if you are prone to them anyway it can make it even worse. My theory is that it does not get cold enough or rain often enough to wipe out allergens. Butch is suffering with allergies and has been for several weeks now. The sinus drainage starts and doesn't shut off. It is allergies out of control. I went through this a year or two ago and decided I would take every precaution at the earliest inclination and so far I have warded it off. I have taken loratadine every day since that uncontrolled bout I had a year or two ago. But that isn't always enough. I use the nettie pot at the first sign of a tickle in my throat from sinus drainage. Of course, being around others with the coughing and sinus clearing is not good either in case there is a virus involved. Butch has had two visits to the doctor and received lots of high dollar meds and we can finally say he is on the mend. Or at least I think he is. I think he finally got a good nights sleep last night with only a couple of coughing bouts. He is still sleeping in at this writing and that is a good sign.
I do not know how I ever found time to put the directory together in years past. Deon has done it this year at my request and I am ever so grateful. I did enjoy it but it is also great not having the pressure. I have taken the pictures and that was pressure enough.
The flower plates are a big hit around the park. I have taken pictures of all I found placed in yards and I have a few more to get yet. It is a fun and easy craft project. I will write out directions and get them posted in a separate posting. Peggy placed hers in our yard so she could enjoy them from her window. Wonder who gave her that idea?

The one on the left is a vase glued to the plate.