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Title: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 02:25:56 AM

Soda Shoppe

for November 15, 2018
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 02:26:50 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 02:27:23 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 02:28:06 AM
After a long Thanksgiving Day of eating and playing, a 3-year-old granddaughter asked her mother to carry her.

When I asked if her legs were broken, Aislin said,

Yes, they âre out of batteries.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 02:28:43 AM
Our 25-year-old son moved back home with an eye toward socking away money to buy a condo.

We never bothered asking how long he'd planned to stay, but I got a pretty good idea when I walked into his room recently.

In the corner was a milk jug with a few coins in it and a label that read "Condo down payment."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 02:29:05 AM
Q. There are three apples on a table and you take away two of them. How many apples do you have now?

Your answer?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 15, 2018, 07:13:51 AM
Two :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 15, 2018, 07:24:03 AM
Good morning everyone

+5° this morning  and looks like more snow!   Neighbour did get a rental vehicle for today ,guess he didn't want to leave us with no vehicle. We will be looking after Rex today  :smitten:

We lost power last night for about 20 min. I was talking with my son and he said it was a wide spread outage and they were saying the cause was high winds....we didn't have any wind here. Not a lot happening here may get back at cutting out the pieces for a quilt.

Bubble ,thank you for the new start page and I loved the jokes especially the one about the granddaughter!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 15, 2018, 07:44:19 AM
Good morning everyone, a whole 20 this morning and wind chill of 15. Starting late afternoon snow in the forecast for this area up to 3 inches. Not good for the rush hour traffic if they are right. My son and DIL are home sleeping in their own bed now. They were supposed to land around 1:30 am this morning. I know they would be glad to get home and unwind and they would not call me at that time, like I will not call in case they are sleeping.

LARRY  like Pat I am always collecting more recipes and I can no longer cook much but my CNA is a good cook and will try anything.

JANE  wish I was up to making candy, would love to make your PB cups, I love the Reese's and home made will be yummy.

CAROL  my daughter has not said anything about the smell of smoke so far. I will be going to my grandson's home for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be at my oldest son's home. Neither place has many stairs to get into, that is great for me.

AMY  my daughter made those moose farts yesterday for a ladies meeting today. Of course she had to taste one and said it was good.

JANE  at least the forecast for here is only 3 inches.

JENNY  wish Bob a belated Happy Birthday for me. My daughter  told me yesterday they have had their first freeze for this season. They are in the mountains about 4 o miles out of Kingman.

BUBBLE  thanks for the new page to fill up. Love your graphics. LOL  with the little girls with the dead batteries in her legs. 2 apples?

Have a good day and keep warm.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 15, 2018, 07:50:20 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  AMY beat me to the riddle answer but if I took two of the apples, that's how many I have....unless I already ate one!   ;D

My whole evening was changed around yesterday.  I didn't manage a nap before supper but I did manage one after supper.  When I woke up, I decided that I still had to accomplish something so I made up the rest of the candy cup centers.  I call them the "oddball centers".  I divide the mixture into three batches and make one peppermint, one rum, and one raspberry. 

They changed the prediction and now the snow is supposed to start around 11 this morning and last through the night.  I hope the roads are cleared by the time I have to go to work.  I'm NOT going to shovel my way out and I'm NOT driving on snow covered roads.  THE OLD LADY SPEAKS!

I am going to get dressed and head for the store for three items I NEED and I forgot about.  So I'll be off to the dressing area and then the store in a bit.  The temp is 30º right now and not predicted to get above 34 all day.  BRRRRRR!!!

Stay warm.  Stay well.  Stay safe.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 15, 2018, 08:11:38 AM
Good Morning everyone.
well i got up this morning and looked in the refrigerator and ther set a 1/2 gallon jar of sweet cream from before we went on trip. so I got it out opened it and smelled it ok so I tasted it also was Ok. so I put part of it in the mixer and let it Make sweet butter. now I have the rest of it in mixer making more butter.
I was going to just let some of it make whipping cream but Nancy said No we do not have any thing to use it on. sure would been nice to have had some jello or pudding to put it on. oh well you know me and my sweet teeth. it is 18º clear and shooting for 45º here today.  have a good everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 15, 2018, 09:17:52 AM
I'm with Amy and Jane - I have two apples. 

I don't know what the temperature was at 7 am when I first got up, but I went back to bed at 8 am and got up again at 9 and now at 9:15 it is 29 degrees.  We will be in the low 30s all day.  I haven't woke up yet so I'll be back later.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 15, 2018, 09:58:28 AM
You are all too clever!  ;D   Well done, it is two.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 15, 2018, 10:27:06 AM
 Hi Everyone. It is a chilly and still rainy morning but the forecast says the rain will likely be over in a couple of hours.  I cancelled out taking my friend for coffee this morning as didn't want the responsibility of getting him out on a rainy morning. I am glad I did as seem to be running on low battery this morning and didn't even get up until 8:30. 

We had a great Thanksgiving dinner at the Church last evening with turkey, dressing, corn, sweet potatoes, green beans, broccoli and a dinner roll plus a pumpkin type rolled cake with filling dessert.  I was very good and the event was very well attended.  We had 10 Veterans from the VA Spinal Center as our guest and 5 or 6 therapy dogs and their owners in attendance.  Our Veterans and families were honored.  The Veterans from the Spinal Center were each given a beautiful knitted lap robe that the craft ladies had made this last year.  Finally our choir director/pianist played a number of Patriotic songs for us while we were going through the serving line and then everyone sang God Bless America.  When we got back to the house Scott put up the curtain fixtures and hung the new black out drapes that Pat had gotten and also put in the last slide out shelf.

Sandy, I think we can all relate to your comment about the "journey into old age".

Jane, thanks for the info on how you cut up your pumpkin. I see you are probably going to work at Walmart today but you are wise to take a pass if the roads are not good.  You sure don't need to get stranded on the road or fall on a slippery parking lot.  Like you said I hope you also stay warm and stay safe. 

Lloyd, it seems that sweet cream lasts a lot longer than whole milk.  Enjoy the freshly churned butter. It sounds like Nancy put her foot down on your getting the whipped cream.  :)   

Carol, it won't be long before your journey back to the Denver area.  Will you be driving or flying?  Nice you won't have to spend Thanksgiving alone.  I can't remember whether Pat ever made a pumpkin bread but she probably did around this time of the year.  She has made many pumpkin pies. 

Don, I am a day late but still want to send Happy Birthday wishes to you.

Jenny, I see I am also a day late to wish Bob a happy 75th birthday.  I bet some of the family will want to get together to help celebrate the occasion.  I think the only Cuban type food I have ever eaten is the sandwich that is smashed flat and it was pretty good.  As I recall it is fixed on a special type of roll that I liked.  I hope the weather allows you to go to Vail to be with Dr. Dave and family on Thanksgiving day. 

Bubble, what a pretty graphics for Thanksgiving.  I can relate to the little 3 year old granddaughter who said her legs were "out of batteries" as I sort of feel that way today. Cute jokes. 

Amy, glad you have a vehicle available if you need it.  This is a bad time of the year to lose power but you all have the wood stove so know you wouldn't get cold. 

Gloria, I know you are relieved that your son and DIL are now safely home.  Nice to see you have plans for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. I think I will be spending Thanksgiving Day quietly watching football.  I do hope that Scott will spend a couple of hours with us during the day or early evening.  Perhaps your daughter living in the mountains of Arizona will help avoid the smoke from California.     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 15, 2018, 01:55:10 PM
Jenny, belated birthday wish to Bob. He is still a kid to me :)


Bubble, thanks for new page and cute jokes. I also would have said two,

Gloria I cannot help myself, I still tear out recipes from the paper and magazines

Larry.  One of the few things that were lost when we moved from Southampton to Riverhead was the cuckoo clock Dennis sent from Germany and the old butter churn from Ala. Years ago when we lived in Ronkonkoma we could buy raw milk.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 15, 2018, 03:58:52 PM
I've been going like a "house afire" ever since I was in here earlier today.  I made it to the store and back before the snow started and I was just getting started on forming the PB Cup centers when it started to snow.  And it's been snowing ever since.  It's not predicted to stop until sometime in the wee hours of the morning.  They're saying between 4 and 5 a.m.   Gonna be a lotta snow!

I finished shaping and making the PB cups today.  They are not packed in the bags yet but my plan is to do that tonight.  I guess I was a candy lady today.  Is that better than a Dippy Lady or a Bag Lady?  Unfortunately, I'll be turning into a bag lady tonight if I pack the PB cups.  Not so bad for a days work! 

And I also have a load of towels in the washer.  I seem to go through a lot of them when I make candy and I'm totally out of dish towels.  I've brought a couple of bathroom hand towels (clean ones) to the kitchen until I can get the laundry done.

I'm also going to have to get my boots, etc. on and make my way to the shed.  I forgot that I was going to need my snow shovel when they predicted the snow.  My neighbor across the street always snow blows my driveway but if it gets very deep, I'll have to shovel a spot for the doggies to use so they don't get buried.

I don't think the electrician is going to make it today.  At least, if I were the electrician, I wouldn't make it.  Another day lost!  I think I'll join the doggies and close my eyes and see what happens.  Could feel good!  What better to do during a snow storm?

Take care, my friends!  Enjoy your day, whatever you do with it!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 15, 2018, 04:38:46 PM
Beautiful day in central Oklahoma. 

Did errands this mornng and came home to have lunch.  Then decided to finish pot garden cleanup and have lunch before going to grocery store.

  I thought I would get there in between lunch hours and "pick up school kids" time.  Apparently, a lot of other people thought the same thing!  Store was packed!!   

However, I was able to get everything I need for Thanksgiving dinner "assignment" and most of holiday treats.  :thumbup:

  My feet and ankles are telling me I've definitely used up my "allotted" (according to podiatrist) walking/standing time for the day.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having an Enjoyable day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 15, 2018, 06:06:53 PM
We've also had a "better than predicted" day here in central Kansas, too, Callie.  The pool guy came & finished that job, sure hope he's as good as he says  :-\  ... I thought this trip was paid for up front.... but he handed me a bill for about $350. for extra chemicals, ets... & I'd paid him over $2,000 for the new cover when I was writing checks for the pool re-plaster/new tile job.  Besides the new fence around the pool & all this extra, certainly is a shame not a single person went swimming this summer.  Nobody wanted to clean it after so that's how it stood.  No clean up, no invite!  Will have to get rid of this place one of these years, the maintenance is outrageous & I am jealous of the time it takes for ME to keep up with it.  Choices, choices. Will stop the whining for now.......supposed to be even warmer tomorrow, cooler over the week end but pretty nice all next week.  My daughter said St.Louis had a lot of snow today. Not much wind here & sun is bright, I just caught myself going out to close one of the gates... with no shoes on. 

Got to bake that German Chocolate cake this evening, I'll store it in the frig in the RV, can  take shelves out.  Thought it would work just leaving it on the table out there but not with the sun warming up the inside like I'm sure it did today. My daughter's husband & youngest son are driving in tomorrow, he's bringing back the huge stock pot I make the turkey/noodles in.  Sent it back with her last year or year before, saying that "I've retired from that job".  She never used it & somehow I got stuck with the job again this year, so maybe I need to donate that stock pot to one of the main charities, (it's that big). I really do want to retire... latest count about 25 for the meal & one couple will be away on a cruise, so normal count is 27, I think.  We only had 3 kids!!!

Jane, you are one great mother/grand & all rolled into one... for making those goodies for all your family (and friends).  I also have a load of the kitchen towels waiting to be washed.  Long ago I decided to give up & put all hand towels in the kitchen because I never could convince my husband to "go wash his hands" in the utility room bathroom (just a few steps around the corner)... but it was handier to do that at the sink.  I am a compulsive hand washer when cooking so can totally soak a few towels at each meal, took some of the bath towels that matched the kitchen colors & they became kitchen towels, works for me, & I have a whole load to wash every other day. This week has been wild so have several loads of laundry waiting to do.

Larry, when the kids were little I discovered you could buy room darkener shades the mounted inside the frame of windows so when pulled down they didn't allow any light to escape through.  They had aluminum inside the white textured outsides & fit inside the drapes in the kids bedrooms... life savers!  Can't remember where I bought them, but I would measure the exact size of the glass part of the windows & they cut them to fit.  Now that I'm alone, I can fall asleep any time I lay down, day or night! 

Lloyd, my family thought it was "the best food ever" when I bought whipping cream for fruit salad for Thanksgiving dinner. Had oranges cut up, apples, grapes, bananas, pears, lots of pecans & sweet whipping cream.  Not going to make it this year.

Hummmm, have the crew putting in the high speed AT&T working outside my fence right now... they don't seem to have any problem hopping over my 5' wrought iron fence. I opened the gate for them the other day & they promised they would put the locks back on when they were done... with a pool you don't take chances, even though there is another 5' fence around it, that fence doesn't have padlocks on it... got home from the store & not only didn't they LOCK the gate, it was standing wide open, didn't bother to put the latch down over the bar.  I'm not going out today, they can jump it if they need~~ I will bend over backwards to help anyone but don't get lied to but once. 

Guess I'd better get busy, got a cake to bake.  Gloria & Gloria de.... I took magazines this last couple years, still like the "hard copies" so I can stop & go back over what is really interesting, & got the free cooking magazines that I thought my "girls" would fight over.... not so, stack of Rachael Ray, & the other main cooking mag... with lots of recipes... NOBODY wants them!  I will take them to the doctors office & sent a whole bunch of the Outdoor Life & men magazines to the retirement places.  People MY age still read paper books & not online or on their phones!!!  I'm not looking for any new recipes, everyone wants what they remember from the old days. I like the hunting & fishing magazines as well as Popular Science.... but my kids only read online or on their phones.  Used to be the sports magazines would have articles about wildlife artists, I did my share of painting wildlife.... but mostly nothing but advertising the last 20 years in most magazines.

Today I fixed my roast beef meat spread (cook the roast, grind & freeze in baggies) I add the pickle relish, Miracle Whip, chopped onions, chopped celery, diced hard boiled eggs when want to eat...  mix together & it makes one layer with slices of tomatos on that layer... had cut up turkey breast & cheese with horseradish mustard on the other layer, white bread on outside with inside layer of oatnut ... & switched breads on the other sandwich... served with chips to the pool guys.  I made extra so my daughter took some over to Andy (.. since he can't drive...) she wanted just the meat spread so she could eat her "bread calories" used up with some kind of apple pies that are fresh baked at this one store.  I enjoy feeding people & even other critters.  ;)

Wishing all a happy day tomorrow.... Amy, I planned to get the snow blower out of the shed when the pool guys got the cover out, but I hadn't had time to clean a spot in the garage for the blower (it is a big dude).... so hope we don't get a big snow before I get that job done, the shovel I use is worn out & I don't like the fiberglass one that Cas liked (but never used), it is too heavy before lifting the snow!  Ah, well, always tomorrow, right?


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 15, 2018, 07:15:11 PM
SHIRLEY, I already took all the hand towels that weren't being used to the kitchen to use for dish towels.  Just seems the dish towels are so small!  These were more hand towels that I keep in the little bathroom because that's where I use them.  Everything is now back in place and ready for the next mess.

My neighbor just called to find out what time I have to be out in the morning and he assured me that my driveway will be clear in plenty of time.  This is one of those times that I'm glad I live near the store.  He said it wasn't snowing any more but both dogs just came in pretty wet.  I think it must have started again after he went in.  His wife works at a hospital from 3 to 11 and he was clearing the driveway so she can get IN!  I'll be watching to make sure she gets home OK. 

I never got my nap this afternoon so I'm going to go see if the TV is the same through my eyelids as it is with my eyes open.  Relax everyone.  Enjoy your evening!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on November 15, 2018, 07:54:13 PM
My deepest thanks for your birthday wishes. It certainly emphasises the bond that exists in the Senior domain.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 15, 2018, 09:54:41 PM
DON, PLEASE ACCEPT MY WISHES A BIT LATE BUT NOT OVERDUE.  I HOPE YOU HAD A MUSICAL, HAPPY DAY! :cheer:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 15, 2018, 11:49:05 PM
Me, too, Don, Happy Birthday to you.... and also Bob had a birthday.  I have been over the top with doing so many different jobs all at once.  Tonight I think I put sugar twice, in the coconut pecan icing for the German choc cake.... but it didn't taste bad, that little hunk that slipped out on my finger.... Got the meringue shell/cookies in the oven baking & will leave them in all night after I turn the oven off.  I put whole walnut pieces on top of each & everyone likes them to melt in their mouth.  Just can't throw 4 egg whites away that are left over from the icing.

This old lady is absolutely worn to a nub so going to get myself to bed as quick as I can.  Got to wait & turn the oven off but should be ready by the time I get the jammies on.  Sweet dreams to all....  All 3 cats (yes, Mama Callie has moved in)... are in, not sure where Tiger is sleeping, she finds a new hiding place every time I find her, Tom likes to sleep downstairs... I made the mistake of putting the egg type mattresses that came out of the Rialta on the treadmill ... hey, it's mine now but I never intended to use it!  Tom thinks it just perfect for a bed. Callie goes to sleep in front of the "toe warmer" under the sink & is there in the morning when I get up.  I have no idea how old she is but found photos of the babies she gave my husband 8 years ago... so am guessing that probably is not her first babies since the neighbor had been feeding her for a couple years before she weaned the babies in our back yard. Feral cats are good at hiding. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 16, 2018, 06:40:41 AM
Wow....woke up to a new day, new snow and a new site!! Looking good! I imagine we will need time to get used to it...but it sure looks nice!!

I have a date with the snow blower this morning, too much to shovel and it is still coming down. Neighbour did get his plow put on the truck so he will be happy now that he can plow out driveways instead of shoveling them.

Shirley, I did get the markers in and just in time too. Hope you have your snow blower ready if needed there. Your cake sounds yummy too!!


Where is June?? She is MIA!!

Jenny, wish Don a Happy Birthday please. Hope he had a special day.

Gloria , do you have a winter wonderland your way this morning?

Larry, that was a dandy dinner you had. Nice when something like that is well attended..a lot of work goes into one of those.


Jane, did you get a snack of snow?? Nice of your neighbour to make sure your driveway is cleaned out for you..


I had better get ready for the dance.

Enjoy your day everyone


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 16, 2018, 06:42:40 AM
Oh my gosh, I am sorry....will try not to make the font so big....
You don't have to get your glasses on to read it though :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 16, 2018, 07:00:03 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm not sure what's going to happen with the size of my printing.  I couldn't find a button to change it.  Everything except the "bold" button look different up there.  Maybe it'll be like AMY's or maybe it'll be so small you can't see it.  Whatever it is, it's me.

And the buttons are just about to go off for the making of dog food.

SHIRLEY, I'll have 6 of your meringue shell cookies...what's their official name?  I made them once a looooong time ago and I had to eat all of them.  Never made them again. 

I'll be off to Wally World at 9;15 if Steve has me cleaned out in time.  Have a good day everyfriend.  OOPS, forgot to say, the PB cups DID get packed last night.  What's next?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 16, 2018, 08:07:42 AM
  Good Morning Everyone...

I see that we are on our new site....  It
will be interesting to see if we all can
get in and trying using all of our new stuff


(I had to use "color=navy" to get my favorite
navy blue color,  which is not showing up as
one of our options."      opps   navy is there  just
way over to the right...   shows up when I make
my print smaller on my browser...(cntl -)

We are off and running.
Sandy
our smiley faces are limited...     :(


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 16, 2018, 08:36:00 AM
Good morning.  Quite a surprise to see the newly designed site.  Will take some getting used to.

The sun is shining this morning, after all the snow yesterday.  My area received about 4 in. of the white stuff. Sure not ready for snow this early.  I sure hope that it isn't a sign of what is in store for us for the winter.  It is supposed to be a little warmer for the next week and no precipitation at all through Thanksgiving day.  That will be  a nice change.

Just wanted to wish you all a good morning.  I need to get some breakfast.

Have a good day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 16, 2018, 09:14:11 AM
Good morning everyone, what a surprise when I logged in this morning. My fault because I never check other places but the SS lately. When I got here I found the font small and I went to my profile to make it larger and that choice is no longer there. Guess I am getting so old it is hard to learn changes, ya think?
Well we had snow and it is now raining. Maintenance man did not get much sleep last night and think he wanted none of us to sleep either. He is out with his small plow keeping the paths clear about every hour. Has to do that in case anyone has to get the rescue here.

LARRY  it would not bother me at all if I spent the holidays at home alone. I can feed myself and at those huge meals these days I eat very little these last few years.

GLORIA de  must be just something in us that still makes us collect recipes. Wish I could still bake like I used to.

SHIRLEY  like you I like a book in my hands to read. On line reading is OK for those who have no room for real books.

DON  I am so sorry I did not wish you a Happy Birthday. Will a Belated Birthday wish be OK?

AMY  had snow but no winter wonderland because it has already turned to rain before I got up. Love your font size this am, did not have to strain my eyes to read it.

JANE  I cannot find where to change the font on the pages like we had. I am having a problem reading here this morning.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: MaryTX on November 16, 2018, 10:04:22 AM


Good morning.

This is another test.  I hope this will be the final formatting attempt. 

Mary :-\

It was!   Took awhile.  :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 16, 2018, 10:14:07 AM
The snow is cleaned up for now and it wasn't without its problems. I knew something wasn't right but not until I put the snow blower back in the garage and cleaned the snow out of the shute. I broke or sheared a shear pin. They don't put them in and easy place to get at but all in all I did get it replaced and out the back I went to do a trail for the dog and one to the wood pile.

Gloria, remember when we wrote with straight pens or ones that you put in a bottle of ink to suck the ink into it? we learned then..and move on to ball point pens...typewriters then computers!! See how far we have come and we can get used to this format in time..we are of the age nothing can stop us.. :thumbup:

I wish we would hear from June...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: roley on November 16, 2018, 10:30:41 AM
 :thumbup: G'Day to you all.just looked in and saw it was a new layout ! at same time  I had a problem with the PC !, caused a slight problem ! sorting things out ! , so this is a bit of a test run, now it's just sorting out the font size etc, not a good idea on a grey cold miserable day !, still very mild here but the forecast is not looking good !, however no snow is forecast for the near future !, hope it stays that way, now to sort out this font size !  :-\
                                                  CHEERS  ROLEY. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 16, 2018, 10:42:12 AM
This was not the day to test my brain waves, REALLY!  Have a yard full of leaves to bag, turkey & all the trimmings to fix because 5 of the clan are showing up to help eat turkey tonight (all had reasons to be here & happened to be a meal time).... so I need to clean the house as well (at least a path).. Have coverings on the couch in the "family kitchen" that cats claim so want to wash fur off & put covers back on. One of the bunch has allergies. I'm sitting here thinking.  :-\

Have to tell you what Tom has been up to all morning (more than 3 hours)... he's sitting at a new gopher hole watching to catch the critter in action.  Old LaurenKat was really good at this but Tom doesn't realize they can hear his moving around above where they are digging. The mound of dirt has gotten bigger in spite of his diligence. They have 9 new mounds of dirt in the last couple days, not sure what makes them dig where they do, I have more piles than any area in sight.

Better get moving, will check in when I need a rest.... y'all take care. This is to be our nicest day for a while so have some outside jobs to do when the oven is doing it's thing with the turkey. 

Amy, I lost a big "wing nut" off the snow blower a few years ago & couldn't figure why it wasn't working right until I thawed out. Not a chance of finding it in that snow, but a year later it showed up on the edge of the driveway. Had a different type "nut" holding that part together in between.... same "nut" driving it.  ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 16, 2018, 11:42:18 AM
 Hi Everyone. It is a beautiful sunny and chilly day here in South Carolina.  When I got up this morning it was 32 degrees, our first freezing day of the season but we will be in the mid-50's this afternoon.  I am late getting here this morning as have been dealing with paperwork involved with the DMV and the sale of the PT Cruiser to my son.  As normal his first trip generated more paperwork needed so he was just here and hopefully that is taken care of.  I have already taken the vehicle off of the insurance policy so now officially only own one vehicle. The housekeeper is here this morning and Pat and I plan on going out for lunch today to enjoy the nice weather and to keep the kitchen clean for at least one day. I may pick up a couple of prescriptions from Walmart when we are out. 

I see the software update has been done as had to sign in again this morning and see the changes in the appearance of the site.  Thank Oldiesmann.

deAngel, I think the only thing we lost in our move here to SC was an old briefcase that had some papers Pat had from her mother and sister.  There was nothing of any value to anyone else but was sad to see Pat lose those papers.  We should have brought it in the car or packed in in a box.

Jane, you are indeed a dynamo in the candy department. I see your evening of being a bag lady was a success. Click on the second A with the up down arrow in front of it in the controls and you can change the size of the font. Just hover over each control button and it will tell you what it does. 

Gloria, I am looking forward to a nice quiet Thanksgiving since we won't be doing a meal.  If you will email me the size, color and other information that you use on your postings I will fix the code for you and email it back.  I just have my code I use each day saved and then copy and paste it at the beginning of the posting each day. 

Mary, your formatting looks fine. It iw very readable.   

Callie, after rainy and bad days it sure is nice to see that sunshine.  Glad your trip to the grocery was a success and you are ready to prepare your Thanksgiving dish(s). 

Shirley, I have never wanted a pool for the reasons you indicated yours has become a real burden to you.  Glad it got winterized.  If you get rid of the stock pot you wouldn't get stuck with the job again.  I just folded up our kitchen towels and dish rags this morning.  Pat always washes them the day before the housekeeper comes and we have a basket full of them.  I also constantly wash my hands when I do things in the kitchen and clean up as I go along including putting the containers back on the shelf or in the refrigerator when I am through with them.  I don't like to leave things sitting around for later. Pat wanted the room darkening drapes and has now ordered the shears to go with them.  Those are the only windows in our whole house with drapes or curtains on them as Pat decided not to do the window treatments when we moved here as she wasn't able to handle the work involved with keeping them clean.  AT&T seems to be putting the high speed lines in many new locations.  They cut out part of our sidewalk at the edge of our property and there is still a warning cone on the spot.  I wonder when they are going to fix it. Shirley, why don't you put that crew to work tonight and a lot could be done in a short time. I bet they would be happy to be able to help you.  (Don't mean to meddle)

Amy, glad your neighbor will be able to help you with the driveway as he will want to make good use of the plow on his truck. I use a ballpoint pen that is a put out by Uni-Ball and has a micro roller point.  It is very similar to writing with a fountain pen.   

Roley, it is always frustrating when our computers don't act as they should.  It looks like you got things straitened out.   

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 16, 2018, 03:12:50 PM
Hello, Soda Shoppers.

Lots of different things to learn with the new site. 

Another sunny lovely day in Central Oklahoma.   I was so busy yesterday that, other than getting a perm this morning,  I don't have any place I need to go. 

Guess that means I'll "have" to do some desk work.

I clicked on Preview and got the row of smiley faces and ways to do Bold, Underline, etc.  I could read what they all were by holding my mouse marker over each one.  The box with the A in it is for font size, color, etc.  The two to the right of it are for inserting things.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having a Fabulous Friday.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 16, 2018, 05:34:16 PM
I am so confused, I clicked on size 6 and it still comes out unreadble for for meAmy, it is me. Ifeel like I am back in[ kindergarten./size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 16, 2018, 05:36:52 PM
June,I tried a 4 and it seems to be ok.  Hugs so happy to see you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 16, 2018, 05:40:38 PM
Thank you Amy. I wish I could change the size as I am posting here
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 16, 2018, 05:48:57 PM
The four is perfectit is what I am typing that gives me a small size, the posted, the message at 4 for is fine. And I cant erase the words[ about upoloading/size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 16, 2018, 06:57:26 PM
I also was surprised to see new setup
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 16, 2018, 07:29:47 PM
Lots of new things to learn, but it wakens up our brain if we want to be part of the family. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 16, 2018, 08:29:00 PM
Well, here goes!  I don't know how it will come out but I'm too tired to change it.  I decided today that I can do all the necessary shoveling or I can go to work and work the HARD registers.  I can't do both.  I'm truly beat right down to my sox today.  I haven't done a blessed thing since I got home except to cook supper.  I have enough for a couple day to come. 

I'm going to post this and see what happens...if I can figure out how to post.  Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 16, 2018, 08:39:00 PM
Perfect Jane!!!  Now go put your feet up ,you have been burning the candle at both ends lately..
I am hitting the hay, I did snowblow the driveway again and I may have to do it again tomorrow. Hope not as I want to get some baking done.laundry too!!

Night everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 16, 2018, 08:58:34 PM
 Hi Everyone. I am going to go ahead and post this evening as I have plans for tomorrow morning and won't have much time before I leave.  We are having a fund raiser at our Church to raise money for our Bolivia mission trip next year.  It is called "Pancakes for Bolivia".  I plan to attend that and then go on to my Saturday meeting.  Pat and I did go out and have BBQ for our late afternoon meal.  Now just enjoying a quiet evening.

I want to share how I post as it might be helpful to come of you having difficulty.  I always two tabs for each discussion I write in.  On one of them I go to the "Quick Reply" posting box at the bottom of the page with the newest posting.  I then go back to where I last posted in the other tab and read each post.  If I want to comment on  something I just click on the other tab and write my comments.  Before I start any posting I add this coding:  [ size=14pt][ b] [ color=black] but without the added spaces before size, b, and color.  You can replace the size with another size or change the color.  Once you have your coding as you want it you could save it on your desktop or in notepad and then just copy it from where it is saved and paste in the posting box.  If you hover the mouse over the little symbols on the strip above the posting box it tells you what the function is.  If you put the coding at the beginning of your posting you do not have to highlight and no closing coding is needed.  If you wanted to highlight a sentence with a different color then you would need to highlight and the click on the applicable code symbol and select what you want. 

When you click on the Preview box next to the Post box before the message you will see how your posting is going to look and have the opportunity to make other changes.  If someone posts while you are preparing your posting Those posts will show up.  Just don't forget that you still have to hit the Post box after doing the Preview to send your message. 

I hope none of you will be discouraged and stop posting.  In the preview mode you do have access to the emoticons that you do have see in the Quick Reply box.  If you need help please feel free to email me and if you will give me your phone number I will call you and walk you through this.  Over the years there have been several update of software and that is what has happened here. Don't be afraid to click on the various symbols in the strip above the posting box or where it says "Attachments and other Options" below the box. 

I may take the day off from posting tomorrow but don't worry about me as I am fine.

June, hope what I wrote above is helpful to you and others who may be confused by our new software appearance. Click on the "Preview" button below the posting box and you can see how it is going to look and your message box will be below that box. You will not have posted until you actually hit the "Post" button. 

Jane, hope you get a good rest tonight and have the day off from Walmart tomorrow so you don't have to push yourself so hard. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 17, 2018, 12:45:30 AM
Yippee....I was finally able to get logged in! 

Seems I really do not have much to say, other than I thank you all for the nic3 Birthday wishes for my Bob. 

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND❣️
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 17, 2018, 06:44:16 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I think I must be rested up because I woke up naturally 15 minutes before the alarm went off this morning.  The doggies have been out and had their pills and I have a fresh cup of coffee in front of me.  I ready to meet this day.

I got gumdrops and I'm going to try AMY's gumdrop cake but I'm not going to make it until Tuesday because if they turn out good, I want to take one along to my daughters on Thanksgiving and get a second opinion. 

LARRY, I have one question about the website.  I thought I signed up to be notified when there are new postings but I wasn't notified this morning.  I'm going to try something different today and if it works, I'll let you know.  If it doesn't, I'll be back asking questions.

Coconut centers are on the schedule for today and I'm hoping that my daughter calls about going to the Amish Store sometime today because I need to stock up on dipping chocolate and that's the cheapest place to get it!  I haven't decided if I'll go with her or ask her to get some for me.  I can't think of anything else I need except doggie treats and that's not urgent yet. 

OK here goes the posting.  And the try at getting notified.  Enjoy your day, Everyfriend.  Make it your own in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 17, 2018, 06:54:21 AM
Good Saturday morning.

I am going to try this one more time, using the suggestions that MaryAnn gave.  See if it works.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 17, 2018, 06:55:54 AM
OK !  That worked fine.  Just have to make the print smaller.  Thanks, Mary Ann !!!

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 17, 2018, 06:56:57 AM
One more try !!!

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 17, 2018, 07:00:59 AM
Well, this will take some getting used to.  I did highlight each time that I made a change....... Bold...... Color.....and Font Size .

It sure was easier to be able to do all 3 steps at the same time,  but doing it this way, it worked out ok.   

Old people just take longer to adjust to changes. LOL 

Have a good Saturday.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 17, 2018, 07:34:00 AM
Good morning everyone...


Looks to be a lovely day and they are calling for more flurries..oh well, it is winter.

Laundry and baking today after we go to town for milk .

Joy, that looks good to me! Muscles are telling me what I did yesterday..they will get in step soon I hope.


Shirley,we do learn all this rather quickly I might add. Hard to believe that a man could get his large hands into the spot where I had a dickens of a time putting my small ones!

Jane, you can make them ahead of time and just wrap in plastic and keep in the fridge.

Gloria, I am glad you daughter liked them, whats not to like they have chocolate in them :)

Enjoy your day everyone.






Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 17, 2018, 07:35:31 AM
I thought I had clicked on 4 but ??? sorry...glasses this morning ..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 17, 2018, 09:03:59 AM
AMY, you haven't seen my fridge!  There isn't a spare inch of space in there with all the chocolate fixins taking up space.  I'll have to start giving it away pretty soon or stop eating.  I'm off to try to make som headway.  The coconut centers are the messiest and I was really hoping that my daughter would text before I have my hands all goopy.  I'm off!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 17, 2018, 09:05:40 AM
I think the times are all screwed up!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 17, 2018, 10:23:15 AM
Good morning everyone. Sunny now but does not last, next minute it will be cloudy again. We ended with 8 inches of snow yesterday, surprised with so much rain when the snow stopped. Of course I had to bundle up and go out. I picked up a handful of it and thought it was perfect for snowman making. Yesterday my CNA and I made some No Bake Candy Cookies. Very easy but I had not made them since I moved here. Came out good, Think we will make another batch to take to my grandson's for Thanksgiving. Have everything I need to make some Ambrosia. Brought that to my son's at Christmas a few years ago and everyone enjoyed it. Will make more this time, a few more people will be there this year.

ROLEY  yesterday I did not know where I was when I got here. Getting too old to like changes where I am used to going.

SHIRLEY  time to tell your family that it is time for them to do the cooking for family get togethers holidays or any time.sing your pool I would not bother with it. When we had our pool it was an above ground and I was the one who took care of it. We all loved it and it was is use every day. For me it was a chance to get outside.

CALLIE  if I could sit long enough I would get a perm, Getting to the stage hard to raise both arms to brush and comb my hair.

LARRY we will be lucky to out of the 30's today. This cold has come so sudden after the warm weather we had till a few days ago. I have never used codes except for a link to the Card shop or Photos. I had them saved on the desktop but after my grandson took this lemon home in December and wiped everything out I lost many things and then had to reinstall what I use all the time. He also installed Win. 10 and I still miss t. I knew where everything was on that but things are different in 10.

JOY  so right you are. Takes longer for new things to sink into our brains tha            yard so full of a life time of evrey thing we have learned.

AMY  my daughter t old me yesterday that the ladies enjoyed the Moose farts. A few had one and said it was good, another one asked who brought them and another assked what they were called. They laughed at the name. They were the hit of the meeting. Thank you again for posting the link for them, I have the recipe printed out for me if I get ambitious to make them.

JANE years ago I made something with coconut covered in chocolate and my daughter said they were better than a Mounds bar. They were messy to make and I never made them again.

Have a good day everyone.



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 17, 2018, 10:24:45 AM
JANE  till you mentioned it I paid no attention to the time here, it really is way off.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 17, 2018, 11:04:53 AM
Put everything on hold and I'm going to the Amish Store with my daughter.  Later friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 17, 2018, 02:54:35 PM
I am here..to a degreel I wish I couod make my typing sise larger as I did with it coming our a size four I can barely read what I am typing now. Can anyone help me if it is possible. And how to I add an image to post and upload to galleryl .Please make it simple ? :smitten:  :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 17, 2018, 03:46:20 PM
hahaha, June, I remember there is/was a way to change the size on our own computer pages but alas, don't remember the "how to" part. I'm anxious to see how those photos load, but do think we are still only supposed to post them over in the "Photos" discussion, is that right? 

I need to start loading my car to take stuff to the party.  Last night when Andy & wife were here to help eat the turkey meal, they took the cake home with them to save me carrying it around. Those cakes weigh a ton! I still have the big pot of turkey noodles to load & another turkey breast that "anyone that wants can slice or cut chunks to munch".... I baked that on Thursday, baked the whole turkey with dressing & whole works on Friday... so this morning was just put all those wonderful drippings & flavors into the stock pot, plus cans of chicken broth & stick of butter.. it really is good stuff.... 4 16 oz packages of Reams Homestyle egg noodles (bought 3 & decided I better throw that extra one that I keep in the freezer into the pot... it's "sell by" date is 12/1/18 & I don't plan to fix any more ..EVER. This time I mean it  :crazy2:  
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 17, 2018, 03:48:29 PM
hahaha, June, I remember there is/was a way to change the size on our own computer pages but alas, don't remember the "how to" part. I'm anxious to see how those photos load, but do think we are still only supposed to post them over in the "Photos" discussion, is that right? 

I need to start loading my car to take stuff to the party.  Last night when Andy & wife were here to help eat the turkey meal, they took the cake home with them to save me carrying it around. Those cakes weigh a ton! I still have the big pot of turkey noodles to load & another turkey breast that "anyone that wants can slice or cut chunks to munch".... I baked that on Thursday, baked the whole turkey with dressing & whole works on Friday... so this morning was just put all those wonderful drippings & flavors into the stock pot, plus cans of chicken broth & stick of butter.. it really is good stuff.... 4 16 oz packages of Reams Homestyle egg noodles (bought 3 & decided I better throw that extra one that I keep in the freezer into the pot... it's "sell by" date is 12/1/18 & I don't plan to fix any more ..EVER. This time I mean it  :crazy2:  
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 17, 2018, 03:59:39 PM
SHIRLEY......are you SURE are you REALLY SURE?  You just have to get ridof the pot.....that will be your only way of getting out of it!  The soup sounds delicious....I mean REALLY delicious so no wonder everybody loves it.  I know I sure would!  Your family gatherings sound so delightful....makes me wish I was a part of your local family!  I hope you can take a breath and enjoy yourself today. 

YIPPEE, JANE is going to the Amish Store.  That always makes me smile!

We are headed out in the REALLY cold weather this afternoon to watch our Granddaughter Kate dances at The Starlighting Ceremony in Castle Rock this afternoon.  The temps are in the 20's.....so far it is only slick and messy with no snow accumulations....it is going to be miserable BUT we GOTTA go see our girl.

IF I do not freeze to death out there I will be back later to check on you all. 

Enjoy your Saturday.

Jenn
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 17, 2018, 04:22:43 PM
June, hope this helps you.
Hold down on the CTRL key and scroll with the little wheel on your mouse till it is the size you want. Hope this helps you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 17, 2018, 04:27:49 PM
Shirley ,you are making me hungry!! Your meal and soup sound delicious!! Any chance of you posting the recipe for the cake please?

I managed to get some laundry on the line but when the snow came brought it back in and it was almost dry. Put the baked beans in the cookstove and let them cook while I made sugar cookies and looked after the neighbours dog.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 17, 2018, 05:04:47 PM
Good afternoon, of course it is cold.  It is Nov.

I just notice a picture of my great dane, holing her ear. in random shots

I have had a busy day, had a visit with the foot doctor and he did a little more cutting on my toe, and it hurts still.  A neighbor stopped in with pizza for lunch.  Got and unexpected visit from my friend that was in Fla. so she joined in the pizza party. We sat around the table for another hour gossiping.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 17, 2018, 05:30:08 PM
Junne, you do NOT  see the size you are typing, until you go to PREVIEW. BESURE TO PUT THE SIZE IN 1ST
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 17, 2018, 05:31:29 PM
[SEE I FORGOT TO SIZE FIRST/size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 17, 2018, 07:52:53 PM
Very profitable trip to the Amish Store and very nice visit with my daughter on the way to and from.  I know, I shouldn't end a sentence with a preposition and Mrs. Erdley is probably rolling over in her grave.  Or maybe she's laughing because she knows I know better. 

I also finished forming and making the coconut cups and they are sooooo good.  My favorites of all the candy I make and I have a nice sized box to keep for ME! 

Tonight, I'm going to bag the rest of them for family and friends and then tomorrow I'll make the "oddball" kinds.  These are the extras that are never alike two years in a row...excpt for the peppermint ones.  They like those and so do I.

SHIRLEY, you make me tired with all the stuff you do for your family and the cats and the property.  If I lived next door to you I'd have to move so I would have to watch you!

JUNE, I was reminded about making the print bigger by AMY's advice to you.  I'd forgotten about that and I've been squinting to read what I write.  Thanks to both of you!

Gonna go pack bags now.  Enjoy your evening!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 17, 2018, 07:59:45 PM
 It is Saturday afternoon and I am watching the University of Georgia beat UMass and beating them handily.  A little while ago I helped Pat put together a pineapple upside down cake that is now finishing in the Instant Pot.  It made two small cakes so when this one is done she will put the other one in to cook.  We have some left over stew for our supper and a piece of this cake will really hit the spot.  I can't remember the last time she fixed one but always liked them.  This one is made with a pineapple cake mix and rather than the traditional Maraschino cherry, which I do not care for, she is using a half of a pecan, which I do like.  It has been a beautiful day.  This morning I make a quick trip to Walmart to pick up prescriptions for both of us and then down to the Church for the pancake breakfast that is held each year to raise money for our Bolivia Mission Team. I then went on to my regular Saturday morning meeting.  So it has been a full day and I will probably feel it tomorrow.

Jane, In your profile is a link for notification of new postings action to be turned on. I saw a number of big changes he has made since yesterday and I so appreciate his efforts on our behalf.  We would be up the creek without his kind attention to these boards.  There are obviously a lot of things to check and be sure they are set up as we have been used to them.  I have had to search on the pages we see to find certain commands they may be called something else or in a different position. I think you can turn on your notifications from your profile and account settings.  You will find the link to open your profile in the left hand column where you should see your picture and under it is says Profile.  If you don't see it click on the little toggle arrow and it opens that box.  There you will see the Profile link and when that opens hover over the Account and you will see several different setting you can make. You can also check the Eastern Time Zone to get the proper time to appear on your postings.  It is a little hard to locate in the list of different time zones but it is there (I had to hunt for it). 

Gloria, ambrosia is one of my favorite dishes for holidays.  We told our son and granddaughter this last summer than our days of preparing meals for them on special occasions or even routinely were over as it had just become too much for Pat and also too much for me as she is requiring a lot of help sometimes with what cooking she does.  Our days warm up nicely and it was probably 60 this afternoon.   

Amy, hope you didn't have too much snow to shovel and the soreness is soon gone.  I was watching a couple of games today where it was snowing. You beat me with the instruction on increasing the size of the font we see in the posting box or in reading the postings of others.  Thanks.  I'll take one of those sugar cookies.  They sure sound good. 

June, I don't know whether this will work for you with the Mac but try holding down the control key and scrolling with the mouse wheel. This increases the size of the print I see in the posting box since the formatting we do only shows when we preview or actually post.  I haven't uploaded anything to the gallery for a long time so really can't help you with that but perhaps some of our other friends can assist you. 

Shirley, I don't know whether we are still suppose to post photos only in the gallery portion or not.  Your cooking for the family dinner sure sounds good. You know your family is not going to realize you may no longer want to be doing all of this cooking carrying if you don't tell them. 

Jenny, I sure hope your granddaughter had a warm costume in which to dance with such cold weather.  Castle Rock is an outside venue isn't it?

deAngel, it is always pleasant when a friend stops by and you can just visit. I hope you toe soon feels better and stops hurting for you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 17, 2018, 08:40:40 PM
I do not think my imac responds to what I need, but I am finding this much easier to read so perhaps it is working.  or my problem may be with me.....pushing 94 in age, so I cannot rely on sight, hearing, sense as I did a few years ago. Keeps the brain working though, so I won't complain.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 17, 2018, 08:56:28 PM
I will give it up for tonight. Brain is tired. Hope and pray you all have a peaceful night and a blessed tomorrow. I love you all so much and so glad we have this site.Sleep peacefully while God keeps watch Thank you OlDIESDMAN. you are a Blessing
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 18, 2018, 04:10:37 AM
I went to bed too early & woke up thinking I've had a full night sleep but Fitbit disagrees with me. Both Tom & Tiger wanted out but didn't take them long to be back on the step to come in.  Callie has not moved from her perch in front of the "toe warmer" below the kitchen sink. She is so grateful to be inside as cold as it is out. 

Amy, I will post the recipe for that German Chocolate cake & icing as soon as this site settles down. I did as directed & got the print larger in this "post box". The recipe I use is still on one of the very old Baker's German sweet chocolate wrappers... back when they had an extra cardboard type recipe inside the package. I need to copy it off anyway, the old one is getting faded out.... but will wait until this site is all fixed, I'm not sure I can find the cooking folder. Right now I don't see my "crazy face" & some of our other characters... maybe Oldesman (sp?) is up all night trying to put us back to "the way we were" (big thanks for all your hard work...I'd give you a thumbs up but that's also missing right now <smile>).

Several of my grands, my daughter & daughter-in-love (thanks, Amy) would all do the cooking & baking but I don't have a recipe for these things (except the cake). I add every spice & herb that my herb chart calls for, for pheasant, onion,garlic & celery... & keep tasting & smelling until I'm satisfied. When others have made the turkey & noodles it tastes "flat" to me, they are serious about "eating & cooking healthy"... to them it means NO salt.

I know it is flattering to me that they want what they remember, but I didn't start doing this until Andy married a girl from south east Kansas & my best friend of about 40 years grew up in the same area, both insisting they have "noodles to put over their mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving".  I could hear my mother saying "that's starch over starch"... and rolling her eyes. She was an Adele Davis (You Are What You Eat) fan & we grew up with balanced diets & a mother that loved to cook.

Until I started school I sat in more of those wooden folding chairs at cooking schools than I could count. Back in those days women didn't drive much, (men needed the cars to go to work), and stores put on cooking classes all the time...free...and a big sack full of groceries went home with the door drawing winner. We'd ride the bus both ways & more often than not, my mother would be the winner of the groceries. Remember those wooden chairs, how if you moved they could fold you up?  I was little & wiry, feet stuck straight out & didn't move.

I am rambling & need to get back to sleep... 3:00 am now, so concerned I won't wake up again at 5:00 to feed cats & me, to dress & be at church by 7:30. Takes me at least 15 min to drive & I like to be early to "talk to God" before Mass starts. I tell Him all about everyone in here (but of course He know you, so we are just covering my thoughts)  I ask that each of you have a good week, hurt less and be happy. With all of us praying for each other I know He listens & smiles at our struggles with aging.

I can't see ice this morning so maybe it quit misting after I got home last night. Wipers ran all the way home & gauge in the car kept bouncing between 32 & 33 degrees. Feels more than 10 degrees colder as the wind was strong all day/night. I used to say that I like winter, not sure I'll say the same this year.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 18, 2018, 07:33:20 AM
Good morning everyone.

It has gone past chilly to darn right cold here, -5°F here this morning. A day of rest here..although I may put together the Moose Pharts as that is an easy to do job.
 

Shirley ,that is fine, whenever you get a chance and the time is right will be fine. I can't take credit for the daughter in love....JUNE started that and I picked it up.


Better get a move on here..


Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: roley on November 18, 2018, 07:54:04 AM
G'morning all. A cold but still bright and dry day, just been speaking to Lloyd, he asked me to pass along this message, 'Trying to get into S&F !, every thing has changed, nothing on his PC is working and until he can sort things out, you will not see him !'; poor old Lloyd, he's not a happy Bunny this morning !, :( .                Well that's that little job done !, off to the kitchen now, G'son asked me to make him a 'Old Fashioned Rabbit Stew' so fingers crossed, my other half will allow me to start at least preparing everything !. :tickedoff:...
                                          Cheers. Roley.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 18, 2018, 07:56:07 AM
Good morning everyone, from what I have heard on the weather reports this morning Thanksgiving day will be the coldest so far, On Wednesday night it will go down to 15 and the high will be just above freezing. Makes me think about staying home instead of going to my grandson's for the holiday.

JUNE  I am still learning Windows 10 and have forgotten how I fixed font size.

SHIRLEY  I will believe you will stop all that cooking when I see it. About time your children took over that job and it really is a big job as we get older.

JENNY  like you I will believe Shirley will not do all that coo‌king when I see it.

I have been sneezing since I got up this morning, hope a cold is not in my future this week.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 18, 2018, 08:04:15 AM
Just looked at the calendar and it is...

 :hb3:  Sandy   :hb2:

Wishing you a wonderful birthday Sandy..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 18, 2018, 09:26:24 AM
Good morning,   I am trying out the suggestion from Larry about putting the codes in before I post my message.  Will see how if works.

This will just be a quick "Good morning" message.   It is supposed to be partly sunny today, and it is still cold.  I heard that Thanksgiving Day will be the coldest day so far this winter.  Thankfully,  it is supposed to be a nice week without any kind of precipitation.  That is good.

It sure is slow on these boards since all the new changes.  I sure hope we don't lose any of the our friends.  I was hesitant at first and didn't think I could figure out what to do, but it has come to be fairly easy to adapt to the changes.  I know at our age, change can be a little hard to accept.  But, that is part of life, I guess.  It really is not too good to stay in the same rut all the time.  So, we learn to roll with the punches. LOL

Have a wonderful Sunday.  Happy Birthday, Sandy.   Hope you have a special day !!!

Joy

Well,  what I did,  did not work out the way I was hoping.  So, I will just have to leave it this way ,  for now.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 18, 2018, 10:48:52 AM
Happy Birthday, Sandy~  Hope it is a wonderful day with nice surprises.    I don't seem to have any balloons or anything this morning... for Pete's sake, can't do without them!

It is a cold morning, more gray & rusty browns, lots of the leaves on the ground but still plenty more on the trees. Will do the raking when warmer next week.  I had a whole gaggle of computer wizards taking up 4 tables at McDonalds while ago & forgot to ask them "HOW TO"..... download or upload the updates on my iPhone... and how to put different cities in the weather app... both are different (old smart phone was android-Alcatel)... It gave me notice at McDonalds that it needs a major update but didn't want to do it then/there so said cancel. Now I can't get it to tell me again. DUH.............. My daughter had set up the iPhone once, both sons changed thing so it would be "easier for me".....and nothing is easy about this. That's how I have St.Louis & not Wichita on the weather. (I'm rolling my eyes).....
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 18, 2018, 10:51:25 AM
That is not at all the way that post was supposed to look.  Sandy's birthday greetings were BIGGER than the rest of the post & my wise cracks about half the size.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 18, 2018, 11:27:48 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SANDY!  HAVE A GREAT ONE! :hb2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 18, 2018, 11:33:14 AM
Well, I changed the size of the printing where I'm typing and I figured out how to size and color my post and I found the balloons.  But I'm still not getting notifications of postings.  After I post, it says "recieve notices and alerts" changed from "something else, I forget what"  but it's not telling the truth. 

I'm going to go make the "oddball" centers now and maybe even coat them and then we'll see what happens.

I really wish I were in Oklahoma right now.  Emma is being baptized and I'd love to be there.  Pictures will be sent to me later.  Maybe I'll try to post them and maybe I'll just forward them to the photo expert in Israel. 

Enjoy your day.  Keep warm!  Keep well!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: mycheal on November 18, 2018, 12:34:46 PM
You  Seniors and Friends are one and all special people,
scattered around this great nation.
Oh yes, I read  your posts daily
describing your lives from good recipes
to family and friends.
The ups and downs one endures, but I note regardless
of how large the storm you come out dancing in the rain :)
Thanksgiving is TO BE filled with love, cheer, and at
days end full tummies :)
So this day set aside to gather our harvest of friends, family and others
in renewing and regenerating that bond ----that friendship.
WE SO LOVE AND CHERISH
As the day approaches make it special, make it happen
Have  a grand Thanksgiving
Allowing it to continue all year :)
Mycheal ~


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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 18, 2018, 12:56:30 PM
[size=4Good afternoonI wish we would here from MaryAnn. To mush work to get in here.

My nephew is getting ready to go to NC, as his father wants him to come down, as he is just getting out of rehab after falling
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 18, 2018, 01:15:29 PM
Gloria D, I'm here.  Dot and I just got home from church and lunch at Mr Burger.  I did fuss with the cat for a while but I'm ready for a nap now.  I won't say I have this new format figured out, but I know where my icons are and I know how to get them to do what I want.  I'll have to experiment with others.

It is a nice day so far, sun is shining but our temp is about 35 degrees. 

I sent James money for a turkey which we will eat on Saturday but I don't know if Tom is going to take anything more - such as green bean casserole, a standard.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 18, 2018, 01:29:23 PM


[Happy Birthday, Sandy!

Brr cold, gray, drizzly day in Central Oklahoma.  Quite a change from the past several days.
I'm being a Recliner Radish.

My Sooners and OK State teams both had "squeaker" games yesterday.  I don't think I've ever seen a game in which the last play started when the clock showed exactly 2 seconds left in the 4th quarter.  Thank goodness for an alert lineman who batted away the pass that would have won the game for the opponents.

Jane,  I don't know what the weather is over east in Tulsa but I hope it's better there than here. 
Hope Everyfriend Everywhere has an Enjoyable Day.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 18, 2018, 02:04:57 PM
[/Glad to see you Mary Ann, I just got worried.  I guess I will just be alone for Thanksgiving. I know my across the street neighbor will send over dinner.  i have an invitation to come over but she is having 25 or more of her family. I'm just comfortable to put my feet up. Watch the parade in the city. then the dog show.z I am going to see if I can find anymore of my forumsIt is like writing blind
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 18, 2018, 04:30:05 PM
Gosh, for a day of do nothing it sure went by fast and I did manage to get the Moose Pharts done along with 5 cherry loaves.  We just drove in from having tea/coffee out and company came in behind us and we had a nice visit.

Gloria, I now know why your daughters friends liked the umm....cookies :) One just happened to be lonely on the plate so I ate it :)  Need to keep these away from me!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 18, 2018, 05:47:23 PM
Hi Everyone. We have had a beautiful day and when we left Church this morning it was up to 67 degrees.  We did go to lunch at the Sunshine Grill and I came home and rested.  Yesterday was a busy day as I posted about late yesterday evening.  Just watching some football and both of my pro teams last this afternoon.  However, the 4 college teams I follow all won yesterday so it was not a lost weekend in the football area.

June, your postings looked fine.  I hope you had a good night's sleep last night and have enjoyed your day today.

Shirley, I know that if I ever get another piece of German Chocolate Cake it will have to be purchased.  It was a task yesterday as Pat and I put together the Pineapple Upside Down cakes.  I agree with your mother about not putting noodles on potatoes.  The different customs we have for special meals is interesting.  Thanks for remembering us in your prayers. 

Amy, I sure hope we never see a minus 5 degree night.  However, in years past I have lived where that was not uncommon although not experienced this early in fall or winter.  I hope you have enjoyed a restful day. 

Roley, thanks for sharing the information on the problems Lloyd is experiencing.  I did hear from him yesterday via email and put together some step by step instructions that I hoped would be beneficial to him in posting here.  Hope you got your Rabbit Stew made for your grandson.  How many grandchildren do you have?

Gloria, hope the warmth of your day with your family will overshadow the cold temperature expected on Thanksgiving.  Take a look at this article which gives step by step instructions for setting the font size in Windows 10.  https://windows.gadgethacks.com/how-to/change-font-size-windows-10-0166687/

Joy, like you I am hopeful that no one gives up posting here because of the changes in appearance.  Our online family here seems to be shrinking and we sure don't want to have anyone leave us because of the software. 

I am going to guess that you might have put in the codes at the beginning of your posting and then typed at the end of the codes.  You must either type in the center of the codes, i.e., after the codes with [ b]Start typing here[ /b] .  You can delete the / codes on postings that you don't want to change some settings.  If you want to do this then you highlight the words and then click the code you want. 

Shirley, doing the update on your iPhone is really easy.  Click on the icon that says Settings.  Scroll down to the General entry and click on it and you will see "software update".  Just click on that and it will tell you if you need to update your software and if so just follow the links on the phone.  It will download the software and then may ask you if you want to install it and just say yes. That will shut the phone screen down and then restart it when the update is completed.  I suggest you do a quick Google Search about changing cities in whatever weather app you are using. 

Jane, I assume the "old ball" you mentioned is a type of candy.  I don't think I every heard of that type and I do like to keep up on candy.  :) 

Mycheal, thanks for that wonderful Thanksgiving piece. 

Linedancer, Is the nephew you mentioned the one who has had to learn to re-walk? Is it time for the Westminster Dog Show?   

Callie, your teams did have interesting games yesterday. Those last second plays seem to be fairly common in the Pro football games.  The Universities I follow had fairly easy games yesterday. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 18, 2018, 06:28:39 PM
Yes, Larry, That is what I did.  But, I had put 3 codes in..... Bold, Size and Color.  Where about should I have started typing???     I think I will just stick to the way MaryAnn does.  It is not quite as confusing. But, thanks a lot for being so helpful to everyone.  I am doing this with just the "bold" code

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 18, 2018, 06:30:16 PM
[siLarry, Jessie was my grandson he had to learn to walk again.  This is  Keith the one who is staying with me.  My neighbor is insisting on staying with me to night. I told her I would be fine, but she will not take no for and answer.
 She said she is worried about me being alone=4][/size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 18, 2018, 06:37:30 PM
  Larry, I am trying this again.  But, I am going to type the ending codes in
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 18, 2018, 06:39:46 PM
    OK that did work.  But, I had to type the codes at the end.

I think I will just do it like MaryAnn mentioned.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 18, 2018, 07:11:26 PM
If you click all the codes in advance it should keep your cursor in between the opening and closing tags, allowing you to just type without having to manually add the codes in.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 18, 2018, 07:42:43 PM
     Ok.  here I am trying again. Thanks,  Oldiesman.  I hope I am doing what I read from you.  This is really getting addictive. LOL   

Joy                                                             
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 18, 2018, 07:44:50 PM
]YEAH !!!!   I did it !  I guess it is easier than it sounds.  Gotta stop playing around on here for a while and take a break. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 18, 2018, 07:47:30 PM
This has been an off day for me. woke up feeling lousy, crabby, un-easy, and it hasn't improved. I did get a bunch of paper work sorted out, and an email to my Gary...asking for help, as usual. I am so glad he is patient and understanding. This typing size is blinding me. I have tried control, with using the mouse to scroll...nothing......I have gone to Preview, Nothing. I need a size four, as it turns out when I click post. So I will have to say less in fewer words.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 18, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
I think you just got through to me, Oldiesmann, and I am that old Missouri hillbilly that can't learn except by "showing me". By the way, my mother's maiden name was Oidtmann (actually, Von Oidtmann) from Germany with a French mother, are your ancestors German, or like mine, a mixture?

Larry, thanks for the tips, my daughter called on their way back to St.Louis & said the same thing so I got the job done, still haven't figured how to get other cities for weather, but that, too, will be found one of these days. I'm anxious to see how this comes out... I've always typed everything & then went back to highlight & do the cods... only with this new software, I was having to highlight for each part of the code. I still don't find the balloons or even the row of crazy faces like the old stuff. Maybe my computer is tired, too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 18, 2018, 07:54:48 PM
Where are the codes I should click in advance ???
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 18, 2018, 07:55:33 PM
Quote from: Shirley on November 18, 2018, 07:50:04 PMthink you just got through to me, Oldiesmann, and I am that old Missouri hillbilly that can't learn except by "showing me". By the way, my mother's maiden name was Oidtmann (actually, Von Oidtmann) from Germany with a French mother, are your ancestors German, or like mine, a mixture?

I'm not entirely sure what heritage my relatives are, though there was some German on at least one side of the family. My username is just a Germanization of "oldiesman" - I was taking German in high school at the time and wanted a nick I could use everywhere ("oldiesman" is a very popular nickname).

Quote from: June Drabek on November 18, 2018, 07:54:48 PMWhere are the codes I should click in advance ???

I'm referring to the buttons above the post box
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Cottoncandy on November 18, 2018, 07:59:26 PM
I'm still trying to figure this out...how do I add color .CC
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 18, 2018, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: Cottoncandy on November 18, 2018, 07:59:26 PMI'm still trying to figure this out...how do I add color .CC

Click on the button that has a bunch of colored squares on it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Cottoncandy on November 18, 2018, 08:36:47 PM
When I click on the colored red squares....the words show...not the color CC
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 18, 2018, 08:48:27 PM
A good Sunday Evening HELLO to EVERYFRIEND!

It was a much warmer day today here in the Mile High City. The weather was extremely cold yesterday while we were at the Starlighting Ceremony where Kate and her dance troop danced.  They all did a wonderful job and smiled throughout the entire time in spite of nearly getting frost bite.  It was 22* while they were dancing.

LARRY, this function yesterday was held in the little town of Castle Rock and yes, it was held on several of the roped off streets of the downtown area.  It is a delightful time with many booths of interesting things, but the cold sure put a damper on it.  We we're luckily able to park quite close in a handicap spot, and I walked directly to the spot where Kate danced and then directly back to the car. In past years I have been able ride my electric cart and enjoy all of the festivities.  Maybe next year we will get lucky and it will be warmer.

We will be driving up to Vail on Wednesday to join Dave and Family for our Thanksgiving.  Our drive up looks clear, however snow is forecasted for Thanksgiving Day and on Friday.  Guess that means we might have a sketchy drive home. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SANDY. I hope you enjoyed a special day.

Enjoy your evening.

Jenny

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 18, 2018, 11:14:33 PM
I'm just stopping by to check in.  I finished all the candy cups today and sampled them all.  They passed inspection so they will be given for gifts as appropriate. 

LARRY,  the "oddball" ones that I refer to in other posts are cups like the peanut butter and coconut that I always make but these are different flavors and not always the same flavors.  I like to have some surprises.  This year I did black raspberry, peppermint and rum flavor.  I put them in appropriate colored papers and use different kind of chocolate on them.  For the rum I used dark chocolate because that's what I like.  For the peppermint, the centers were colored green and the the coating is a light green, the raspberry are in milk chocolate.

They are all done now and the table is cleaned off.  All I have to do is the chocolate pretzels for two people, peanut clusters for a couple people and peanut butter ritz bits for my oldest dauther who is always there when I need her. She always says "Ypu don't have to make them just for me but she that's the one she always eats first.  So I do!

Now I'm off to dreamland and if I'm not too tired when I come home from work, I'm going to make Amy's gumdrop cake tomorrow and roll out potpie dough...some to eat and some to dry for giving to certain family members who love it so they can have it even when I'm not there. 

Good night everyfriend!  Sleep peacefully and wake refreshed and may God bless us, every one.

NOTE:  Forgot to tell you Emma was baptized today!  I'm happy and relieved!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 19, 2018, 01:04:49 AM
Quote from: Cottoncandy on November 18, 2018, 08:36:47 PMWhen I click on the colored red squares....the words show...not the color CC

Right. It should insert "[color=red][/color]" into the post box. You put your text in between the first ] and the second [.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 19, 2018, 04:49:06 AM
Sorry I am mostly absent these days instead of here answering questions: I have lots of issues at home about my car that was stolen and having to buy a new one.  Sorry  everyone!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 19, 2018, 06:48:45 AM
Good morning everyone..

18 ° F this morning...not a day to wear your swimsuit!! Need to pick up some flour, then I can get my pastry made and some apple pies too!.

Bubble, sorry for what you have to go through.A lot of extra work and worry for you because of a dishonest person. Hope you resolve your problems an soon..understand you have a lot on your plate to deal with.

Joy, way to go!! See in time we will all get it,we just have to be patient with ourselves and everything will fall into place.

Jane, almost shorted out my keyboard reading about all the goodies you are making and have made!!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 19, 2018, 07:16:02 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  We're waiting for the boinger for the doggies pill then we'll have breakfast and get ready to meet my public at WM.  This week before Thanksgiving is always a busy one.  However, if I get a register at the opposite of the food end, it might not be so bad.  I hope!

BUBBLE, that's awful about your car!  I'll never understand how anyone can take anything that doesn't belong to them!  You sure do have your time occupied with unwanted chores! 

AMY, the candy will mostly go out the door by Chirstmas.  If it didn't, I'd be buying all new clothes by Easter.  I'd have outgrown (sideways) all the ones I have now.

Boinger is going off.  My day begins!  Make yours a good one.  Fill it with what pleases you most.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 19, 2018, 07:43:42 AM
Just want to see if this part still works, but I can't find all my crazy faces & the extras, I love the one pulling out the tissue & crying, fits the bill lots of time.

Thanks for explaining your pesudonym, Oldiesmann, for a long time I thought it was, but since you never slipped up... maybe someone called you Michael one time??? I just had to ask.

Sorry about all the extra problems, Bubble, at this stage even a little change of routine is big trouble to me so extra hugs for today.

Jane, you wear me out with all that candy making plus the other cooking you do. Remember when Joan was taking care of us we got demerits for that dirty word "WORK".. you'd be buried under demerits.

Amy, same goes to you, I'd love to live between the two of you & would look for ways to help so I would be on your donation list!

June, I'm guessing your "off day" may be from the frustration of having to figure our "cluttered" house, like someone else cleaned for us & while it may look better, can't find a thing! If when you start a post, first go to your far right where all those symbols are, "mouse over" each one until you come to just about the middle of that whole row & the hand shows FONT COLOR...click on the color you want, move that hand to the left & it shows FONT SIZE-4 seems to work for everyone, next LEFT is FONT NAME.. I am using Times New Roman today but usually use Airal, then I slide that pointing finger all the way to the left & click on the B for bold. Just make sure if you move your curser for any reason, you bring it back to this point where the ending of the code starts. In case you didn't notice, I work from right to left doing this (Bass Aackwards), & I need my crazy face at this point.)

Cats are fed, I am going to eat & see if I can catch a few more zzzzzzzzzzs before daylight. We will overcome this challenge, I'm sure much needed & expert doing the job, thank you, Oldiesmann.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: roley on November 19, 2018, 07:47:26 AM
G'Morning all. Sorry to read that Bubble, not a nice experience to have to go through at the best of times, hope you managed to get it resolved quickly.
Larry: We have 5-Grand Children and 3-Great G'Children, my other half informs me that all their Christmas presents have been bought !, that a least is one worry over !,:-) ...

                                          Cheers  Roley.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 19, 2018, 08:19:14 AM
Good morning everyone, winter is not  officially here yet and
I am tired of the cold already. Thanksgiving day is supposed to be
 the coldest so far not getting out of the low 20's for a high, makes
me feel like staying home. Makes we wish I had a down coat and the
 jacket I have is warm. A coat is too much for me to handle getting
 in and out of cars now.

LARRY  thanks for the link, I know how to change the font size in 10
 it is in here I am having a problem. I think like others I am having
 a problem in here. I really do not like this new change, first time
 I have had a problem in S&F.

OLDIESMAN  sorry but when I try what you say I still don't "get it".
Maybe more than my poor old brain can understand.

BUBBLE  so sorry about your car being stolen and then you having
 to get a new one. Darn crooks.

AMY  I'll be there for a nice piece of apple pie.

JANE  will I was on that list for all those goodies you are making.
 Between you and AMY with all the baking and cooking you both
do maybe I could get back some of the too many pounds I lost.

SHIRLEY  wonder if JOAN would have given demerits for coo‌king
 and baking? Yes WORK was a forbidden thing with  her because
 we are retired now, except for Jane.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 19, 2018, 08:34:12 AM
Good morning.  The sun is trying to come out,  but it is so cold.  Thanksgiving day is supposed to be the coldest day so far and it isn't even winter yet. 

Bubble, I am so sorry about your car being stolen.  I sure hope that you will get all your problems solved very soon and without a lot of hassle for you.  Hope your son/daughter is helping you sort everything out.

Gloria,  I can hardly read your message this morning.  I  can understand how confusing all this new stuff can be to us all. Just persevere and PLEASE DON"T GIVE UP !  We need all of you. 

Jane, all your candy sounds so good.  Lot of work, I  know, but I also know you enjoy doing it.

I hope everyone has a great day.  Let's see how this works !

Joy   


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 19, 2018, 09:22:15 AM
The funny part of all this, we each "see" things so differently & since I'm always the slowest when it comes to "techie stuff"... the tip about putting the code in first works for me. But I still don't have the balloons & crazy people. boo-hoo...HELP, please?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 19, 2018, 09:43:09 AM
Bubble, what a horrible thing to have your car stolen.  I'm sure you had special features to accommodate you.

Gloria, in the third section from the left (fourth from right) there is an A with a red line beside it.  It is for font size.  Many of us use 4 but you click on the one that suits you.  My eyes are not what they used to be and it was very hard reading your post this morning.  If you want to make things Bold, click on the B at the very left of those sections.

I'll repeat what I put in earlier.  It may seem a lot of work to you, but if you want US to read your message, do this for US!  When you have finished writing - Highlight your copy, then click on the B, highlight again and click on the A with red line for font and choose your size, highlight everything again, click on the color dots and choose a color (if you want to change).  Post. 

You must highlight everything with every function.  I'm sorry if it seems a lot of work, but if you want US to read what you write, you have to do it.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Cottoncandy on November 19, 2018, 10:27:50 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 19, 2018, 11:19:54 AM
 Hi Everyone. It is a nice morning here and we should get up to around 68 degrees this afternoon.  I expect to have a quiet day.  A friend has been here for a couple of hours and just now left.  Since I wrote late yesterday afternoon I just wanted to check in this morning and say I am still here and looking forward to the day.

Joy, you want to start typing after the last code without the slash in front of it since that code with the slash turns off the function you want such as bold or the color or size. If you put all the codes in before you start typing and place the cursor in the middle before the [/ it will apply all three codes to what you type. I am sure sometimes my instructions are not as clear as they could be or I give too much information. You don't really need the ending codes so try your posting without retyping them and see if you don't get the same result. Years ago when I was doing quite a bit with the HTML codes I was thought you always needed to close the codes at the end if you are not changing coding beyond where you have typed it isn't necessary and this usually the situation with our day to day postings. We each should do what is comfortable for us as one way isn't any better than any other.  I see Oldiesmann has given you the same information. 

Linedancer, sorry I confused your grandson with your nephew. I went back and reread your posting and see it was the father of Keith that was in rehab and not Keith.  I just misread your posting and my mind focused on your grandson.  What a kind and caring neighbor you have.

June, hopefully Gary will be able to help you with your problem in getting the coding as you want it to give you the size of print you want. If you scroll down to the "Quick Reply" posting box at the end of the page you will see the codes about the posting box. You can hit the Preview button and the smileys are there under the other codes and you can continue your posting in the Preview posting box.

Shirley, your posting looks great.

Jenny, thanks for the information on the Castle Rock event.  I hope you have warmed up as being out in a 22 degree temperature sure wouldn't be fun. Maybe you will just have to stay an extra day or so in Vail if you get snowed in. 

Jane, thanks for the info on "the oddball" candies as I had thought it was some special recipe.  You had mentioned using the different flavoring before but I didn't put the two things together.

Bubble, I don't think you had mentioned having your car stolen.  That is terrible and going through the process of getting a new one is a real task.  I have always dreaded buying a new car as end of feeling I probably have been taken advantage of as am not a good bargainer. 

Amy, at least it isn't as cold as you had yesterday morning.  Apple pies sound good. 

Shirley, hope you were able to get a few more ZZZZ's this morning.  It will soon be time for my afternoon rest. 

Roley, thanks for telling me the number of grandchildren you all have.  Your wife is really ahead of the game having completed the Christmas shopping for them. We just send each of our great grandchildren money as we never see them and have no idea what they want or need and other than online shopping we just aren't up to shopping in stores for presents.

Gloria, sorry you are still having problems with the coding here and getting it to be what you ant.   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 19, 2018, 12:21:47 PM
I have the first 2 layers on to go out & rake leaves, would love to hire someone to do it but "they" want to charge an outrageous amount & it's one job not worth their prices. They won't work for $20 an hour, for sure~~

I'm really going to post to see if those smiley faces will show up, Larry. :thumbup:  :nanadance:  :bravo:  :cheer:  :bow: Yep, all there!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 19, 2018, 12:36:54 PM
Merry Monday, Everyfriend,

MaryAnn,  I do just the opposite.  I click B and then size and then color (if I want to change).  My blinking marker shows between the ] and the [  and I leave it there to start typing. Do the same thing when I want to change color for a word - except I have to remember to move my marker past the ] after color. 
Clear as mud??   :crazy2:

Oldiesmann,  must confess I thought of your name as a play on words, a/k/a  "Oldies' Man" (Not that you'd ever be that impertinent, of course.  ;D )

Weather has changed again - now sunny and cold.  Fortunately, it's supposed to stay sunny and warm up a bit through Thanksgiving.  That means my Grands who are coming home from school will get here o.k. but I'm concerned about the one driving back to Kansas City by herself on Sunday.
 
Shirley,  would appreciate it if you'd push the predicted snow back to Nebraska until she gets there.

Pretty sure I have all the ingredients for the dressing and chocolate dessert but think I'd better check again.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 19, 2018, 12:49:14 PM
Shirley, you would not need to help in any way other than just open the door for some goodies. I am sure Jane would say the same thing. I would love to help with leaf raking though.The smells and sounds of the rustling leaves makes it all worth while. WOW.that is a lot of $$$ for raking leaves....goodness!!

We finally found out who the good neighbour was that raked our pine needles...so a card and a pair of rawhide mitts were left on his doorstep .:)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 19, 2018, 01:26:29 PM
Quote from: Shirley on November 19, 2018, 07:43:42 AMJust want to see if this part still works, but I can't find all my crazy faces & the extras, I love the one pulling out the tissue & crying, fits the bill lots of time.

Thanks for explaining your pesudonym, Oldiesmann, for a long time I thought it was, but since you never slipped up... maybe someone called you Michael one time??? I just had to ask.

They're all still there - just not on the quick reply by default. You can click "Preview" after typing the text in the quick reply box or just click the blue and white "REPLY" button at the bottom of the post to access the full editor. If you do want them there all the time even on quick reply, go to the "Look & Layout" section of your profile (click your name in the top left then click "Look & Layout") and check the "Use full editor toolbar in Quick Reply" box, then save the changes.

My real name is indeed Michael. Feel free to call me whichever one you want :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 19, 2018, 01:48:04 PM
[bBubble, that is awful to have your car stolen,  It was bad enough years ago we had our broken into but just had to get the door fixed[/b]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 19, 2018, 02:54:57 PM
Callie, a quick note to let you know that "if your grand EVER has a problem in the Wichita area, she can call me & I'll get there if possible"... but I try not to drive after dark so tell her to drive during the day time. One time when driving from Liberal to central MO for Christmas, we got stuck on Van Brunt Blvd in KC... the entire street was packed 4 cars wide from top to bottom with stalled cars, worst hill in KC. The baby & a 6 year old, Cas & me. Finally the car would not run anymore so Cas wrapped his head in a spare baby blanket & walked to the bottom of the hill to the only place of business open... was told every hotel, motel in town was full. While he was gone a man came along & knocked on the window & offered to take us to his house for the night. He waited until Cas got back & we actually got in the car with a stranger. His wife & their small children had planned their Christmas for that evening because they planned to travel the next day to be with their parents. They really were just being nice. He took Cas to an automotive store next morning, Cas repaired the car & picked us up & we were on our way to be with my parents for the holiday & to buy another car while there, which we did, a Christmas to remember.  SO, my offer stands, I think I sent you my phone number one time (right)?

Thanks to everyone trying to help each other, we never know when something will "click".

I've been out & bagged 3 enormous bags of leaves & called it good for today, I'm tired & too hot with all these layers of clothes on.

Amy, I don't mind raking leaves but nobody in the whole neighborhood rakes but once & that's when all trees are bare.

I saw a spider walking along the base of the bag holder so didn't enjoy the job anymore. I had been helping rake leaves when we lived in Leawood (center of KC) when I got a brown spider bite that was no fun to deal with. Think I am done for the day. I am not kidding, you can't get anyone to work for $20 an hour around here.

Michael, I do like your name, easier to spell, too. I did find all the little goodies & hope everything becomes "normal" for all of us soon. Since I forgot to put the code in first, I will copy this post to my clipboard, go do the code & paste it back in the first & last parts of the code. More than one way to skin a cat!
;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 19, 2018, 02:59:56 PM
Callie, I followed your directions (I think) and it didn't work.  I put Code in and then the icons and that didn't work.  It takes too much time to try something new.  I'll keep your instructions handy but for now I'm going to do it MY WAY!

Shirley, neat story about your traffic jam and other problems in KC; there are (were?) good people everywhere.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 19, 2018, 03:01:11 PM
I'm home from work and I'm beat!  Doesn't matter which end you work this week.  They're there!  I think I'm going to go take a mini-snooze before I try to do anything else around here. 

AMY's right, SHIRLEY.  You wouldn't have to do a thing except be there between us and we'd feed you!  You'd soon need new clothes too if you ate all the candy.  You get the same sideways spread!

CALLIE, I do the set up for posting the same way you do starting with the B first.  It works for me but I only use a 3 for the font size.  That looks about like what I was using before. 

Oldiesmann, I thought you were just a shadow figure.  You came, fixed things and left.  You never seemed to hang around and chat and here you are!  Nice to see you!

Roley, I usually ignore anyone who is finished with their Christmas shopping this early.  It's just not the thing to do.  Or at least it's not the thing I do.  A lady checked out through y line today and remarked to her child that they were "finished with the Christmas Shopping".  It was all I could manage no to swat her up side the head! Back in the "olden days" when I was raising my family, the Christmas Club checks didn't even come out until after Thanksgiving!

I'm off to grab a few zzzzs.  Later friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 19, 2018, 04:37:34 PM
I hang around and chat every now and then. I usually don't stick around too much as I'm much younger than everyone else here, but I've been sticking around longer lately to help with any issues arising from the recent update :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 19, 2018, 05:28:03 PM
Thanks, Shirley. I'm guessing that her family will get her on the road before any "weather" gets that far.

We had a Filipino exchange student one year in Leadville.  We were bringing him to Amarillo and Oklahoma for Spring Break but got stopped in Raton NM because of snow on Raton Pass.  We should have just turned around and gone back home but - no! - we spent the night in a motel with all the other travelers.
The next morning, we learned that the highway east to Springfield CO was open so we - and about 10 other cars headed out.  The countryside was flat wide-open ranch country.
We stopped in a tiny little town's diner for a late lunch, gas and snacks. Just after dark the line of cars was stopped by a huge snow drift across the road.  Everyone spent that night in the cars - watching snowplow lights coming toward us and then turning around and going away.
The next morning, we saw an abandoned country store and everybody took whatever food they had with them into it.  There was a pot-belly stove so we were warm and fed but stranded  (this was before cell phones).  Finally, a couple of AF Academy cadets hiked to the nearest farmhouse - where they discovered the Highway Dept. had declared that road was open!!!!!
 We also learned that we were right on the county line and the snow plow only went that far and then turned back.  Fortunately, the phone lines were o.k. and the county was very surprised to learn about the predicament.
We were rescued just before dark and surely were glad to get to a restaurant in Springfield.  Don't know what the others did but, as soon as we had hot meals in our tummies, we headed for Amarillo and very relieved family.
My mother had called the CO Highway Dept. but they told her the road was open and they couldn't search for anyone until they'd been missing for - I think it was three days.

Our exchange student came back to visit a couple of years later and I asked him what he remembered about this experience.  He said he had never been so scared in his entire life.  (Neither had we!!!!)

Yard crew blew all the leaves into piles again today.  They picked up the ones in front but, just like last time, left the ones in the back.  If they don't pick those up,  I'm going to put on my best schoolteacher tone and Complain!!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 19, 2018, 05:47:30 PM
OLDIESMANN, we don't care how young you are.  Just don't make nasty cracks about dumb old people and we'll keep you around.  Oh right, we'll keep you around anyway.  You fix stuff we break!   ;D  :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 19, 2018, 09:36:22 PM
Well, I can't figure out how to change the time so I'm giving up and putting stuff away, letting the dogs out and going to bed early.  Tomorrow is another day...a busy one!

Good night my friend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 19, 2018, 09:57:50 PM
Jane, got to Norm's B&T, look for a recent post (today or yesterday) from Patricia (Angelface) directed to me about changing the time.  I followed directions and it worked!!!  One thing, where she says to click on your portrait, she means the avatar.  I was clicking on my profile.  Try it.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 19, 2018, 10:07:19 PM
I don't know where my messaged ended up, but it wasn't that important.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 20, 2018, 04:09:41 AM
Jane, as Mary Ann said click on your avitar........it will bring you to your profile. Then click on forum profile and then click on look and layout. There you will see time zones...choose yours ..

Heading back to bed, ..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 20, 2018, 06:33:27 AM
Good morning everyone..
We got a light skiff of snow ,nothing to worry about though..Off to the city for hubby's appointment then meeting up with the kids for lunch. Just let the dog back in and it is still snowing! Another trip to Costco to pick up a few things for us and some for the neighbour. Have requests from 3 friends that want butter that is on sale at Sobeys for $2.99 a lb. I am not sure they will let me have the total in one trip or I may have to make a few trips....better to let me have it the first time.  ;)

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 20, 2018, 07:05:11 AM
wow I think i have finely got to where I can post. well My uncle would pick up any stranger and even go out of there way to deliver them to where they wanted to go. one day he picked up one such person he got in the back seat behind my aunt and soon got out a knife and held it to her through t she had heart trouble and had a seausher uncle drove to a near by hospital and the fellow jumped out and ran when uncle stopped they got help at the hospital and revived her. all turned out well, but that was last time he picked up a strange hitchhiker. sure hope this posts alright and I can fiend my way back again.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: roley on November 20, 2018, 07:15:48 AM
G'morning all. Larry, like you we too give the eldest money as Christmas presents, that just leaves three younger ones to actually buy presents for,fortunately our daughter takes Jean (my other half) out shopping so as soon as we get the message of who need's what for Christmas, then Jean get's it!, JaneS} I do remember when we were both younger and working, the mad Christmas rush to get presents,Turkey etc, back in those days (here) stores,shops all used to shut at 5pm!,how our wives,mothers managed everything I guess we will never know, with late night shopping it certainly is easier to shop early for Christmas these days ! even though I cannot myself !. :thumbup:
                                      Cheers.  Roley.                                         




                                        Cheers. Roley.
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 20, 2018, 07:22:42 AM
Well, my post went off into limbo when I went to try changing the time.  I think I'll give that up.  Under my profile it says the correct local time and then the little clock says something different and there's no way to change it.  Nothing give me any options for change.  I think my brain is numb. 

To reconstruct, I have to be on the road today to deliver my niece's candy to my grandnieces at their college before they head home for Thanksgiving.  They also have Starbucks coffee for my giving from their Mom.  And when they go for Christmas, they'll take Christmas presents along back with them. 

Please keep my BI LOVE in your prayers.  He made another emergency trip to the hospital due to an infection.  I think he's finding the fight harder and harder to do but he doesn't want to let go. 

When I get back from that run, hopefully I'll still have the energy to bake because that's my project for today.  Now I'm going to post this and go get dressed.  Today is my last full day before I do four hours Wed. Thurs and Friday and also celebrate Thanksgiving with my daughter and her family. 

Enjoy your day Everyfriend!  Make it your own in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 20, 2018, 09:19:54 AM
Jane, I think we've all had trouble with the Weather/Time clock.  I don't know how to change that so I ignore it.  I notice the temperature that shows is close to my actual temperature, but it doesn't matter. 

I got up about 6 am and went back to bed about 7:30, slept with the company of the cat until 9 am when I told him I had to get up so he got up too. 

Tom is off to work - sub-teaching - so I won't see him until late afternoon.  He loves the work.  I wish he could teach full time, but he doesn't have the education qualifications and I doubt he'd want to go back to school at 61 to be qualified. 

Our temperature is under 30 degrees now and I doubt it will get much over 30, however, I saw where we should be in the low 40s by the weekend when we have our Thanksgiving.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 20, 2018, 10:13:59 AM
I do not know who is guilty for messing up S& F form from the way it was but I am not with the way it is now
Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 20, 2018, 12:02:10 PM
 Hi Everyone. I am back from an early morning trip to Walmart to pick up a few items.  I wanted to get there early so I could get an electric cart to get around the store.  When I went in there were two available.  The first one had power but something wrong and it wouldn't roll.  I got on the other one only to find it was dead.  So I had to walk to the other end of the store but was able to get a working cart there and complete my shopping.  Everything is put away and now I shouldn't have to shop again until next week.  I now have the rest of the day free and to rest up from the trip to the store. Just as I came out of Walmart it started to rain a bit but by the time I got home it had quit.  It is suppose to get into the low 60's this afternoon. We are having some of the chili Pat made the other day for our dinner tonight so that will be easy with little to clean up.

Shirley, I think you can now see the smileys in either posting box thanks to Oldiesmann's efforts on our behalf.  I see you all had quite an experience in Kansas City years ago getting stuck in the snow.  We lived on 63rd street in Raytown for 9 years plus Pat grew up in Independence so have a pretty good remembrance of many of the streets around Kansas City. 

Lloyd, glad to see your posting this morning. I will not pick up a hitchhiker as it just isn't safe anymore.  The police urge us not to pick anyone up.  Did the hitchhiker rob you uncle? 

Jane, so sorry your BIL is having more medical problems.  When I was at Walmart this morning I spoke to one of the ladies opening cartons and stocking and commented about there being so many cartons to be unpacked and the items shelved and she said "Black Friday"  and I assured her that I wouldn't be among those shoppers.  Working three days in a row is a lot considering how busy you are likely to be.  I wonder if banks still have Christmas Clubs?  I haven't heard about those for years. 

roley, we had decided to give our son some new towels and wash clothes for Christmas although he had begged us not to get him anything as we have helped him out throughout the year but that was never going to happen.  Our granddaughter asked for her Christmas present early a few weeks ago as she wanted a new computer Tablet.  We will probably give her a check.  My wife still gets a few things to send to her sister but usually gets those online.  As I said before our great grandchildren and their father will get money from us.  Pat and I give ourselves Christmas presents throughout the year when we decide we want something.  So I haven't decided whether I will get her something else but probably will.  I told our son last week that what he does for us to help us is a wonderful year round Christmas present.  All of our wants and needs are met and we don't need anything else to sit around on a shelf. 

Amy, I hope you have a successful shopping experience today. We are staying away from Costco this week as know they will be very busy.  I know you will enjoy your lunch with your daughter. 

June, sorry your message when awry. 

Callie, that was some memorable trip you had years ago.  You all sure gave the Exchange Student something to remember all of his life.

Oldiesmann, thanks for spending a little more time hanging around with us.  We don't bite.  However know you have other things to do.  Each day things get better and I hope we can eventually get all of our posters comfortable posting again. 

Linedancer, all you needed was a ] after the b in your message and your message would have shown bold.  If you notice the ending b tag has the brackets around them.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 20, 2018, 04:46:15 PM
Here I am finished with all that was planned for today.  Maybe I'll dip the pretzels tonight.  That won't take long.  I'll see how I feel after supper. 

My niece's candy for gifts to friends has been delivered to my grandniece and is probably in her hands by now.  They were leaving around 11 or so this morning to go home.

The Starbucks Christmas Blend that they got for me for gifts is in my possession now, too.  Things are moving along.

I have 3 of Amy's gumdrop cakes cooling on the rack in the kitchen and I couldn't wait to try them.  One is cooling minus  large chunk that I ate.  Ummmm Ummmmm Gooood!

The pie crusts are rolled and chilling in the fridge waiting for the filling and the baking tomorrow night.  The filling is the easy part.  I've been doing that so much of my life that I could do it in my sleep.  However, I've never been good at pie crust.  I think these that I made today must have had diving help because they sure do look nice.  I hope they taste as good as my mother's but I think that would be a bit of a stretch!

Now I'm going to close my eyes until Annie tells me it's time for supper and LARRY, I'm having leftover Chili, too!

Hope your day went well!

NOTE TO LARRY,  In our store, if there's not a working cart at the end where you come in, the greeter will go to te other end and bring one back for you.  You should ask at your store.  They did that at the the store in Texas where I worked two summers, too.  They don't know if you don't ask!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 20, 2018, 06:10:02 PM
We are home tuckered out!!Hubby was lucky and got in 20 mins before appointed time and then we went to meet the kids..BOTH of them :thumbup: 

Picked up the items that were needed and headed home. Thankfully the snow had stopped and we had clean roads to travel on.

Jane, I don't dare get into that loaf. I did get into the cherry loaf though....one has to taste it to make sure it is good for others :thumbup:  I picked up more cherries today, red and green for the next ones. Oh my was it good!!

Lloyd , good to see you in here..

I thought I would do some baking tonight but that is not happening..tomorrow is another day :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 20, 2018, 06:27:27 PM
AMY, are the cherry ones made with candied cherries?

I think I'm going to give one of the gumdrop cakes to the nice folks across the street who do so much for me....including snow blowing my driveway.  And I'm taking the other one to Cathy's on Thanksgiving.  The third one, you'll have to guess where that's going?

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 20, 2018, 07:45:15 PM
[I am just testing again  aT FIRST I thought I knew what I was doing. I cannot see what I am writing I go to preview every thing looks fine, when i see it in the post it is small letters again
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 20, 2018, 07:47:13 PM
[Maybe I got it this time/size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 20, 2018, 08:07:08 PM
Busy day spinning my wheels, looking for things. I finally got all the e-birthday cards made last night, using the family photo we took Sat. Computer with Paint Shop Pro on wouldn't allow me to attach them after I created, then it wouldn't read the SD cards I tried (to move them to the newer computer)... Couldn't find any SD card under a 2GB so I waited for the old computer to cool down & sure enough, it let me attach & I mailed each one to myself in one e-mail & picked up on the newer computer to send to individuals.

When searching for one of the smaller SD cards, I wanted to check pockets in the purse I've been using (until my daughter gave me a new Never Full Louie tote) but can't find that purse anywhere! Life has been crazy around here & changing purses in one job I hate to do, also don't move furniture. My daughter loves purses & keeps giving me new ones that "are perfect for me". I will be looking all night until I find it, just not something easily misplaced!

Callie, what a nightmare trip! I'm sure you were even more concerned with the responsibility of the foreign student. Expect he has never had an experience like that again.

Jane, I was in Walmart today & it was a zoo... every line was full & super slow with things going wrong. Felt sorry for all the checkers, they had to be ready to scream but kept on smiling.

I'm going to use the #3 for size & see if that is big enough for everyone, using Arial font.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 20, 2018, 08:20:26 PM
Funny Shirley, but your 3 size looks like my 4 so now I'll compare.

I see your font is different and that may be the difference because 3 and 4 look almost alike.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 20, 2018, 10:20:17 PM
Since everyone is using 4 I decided that I'd give it a try.  I'm off to bed as soon as Annie decides to come in.  Tomorrow is a WM day and after what Shirley just said, I'm not looking forward to it.  Thank goodness I don't have to do it all day!

I wish you a good night and a great tomorrow!  And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 20, 2018, 10:45:29 PM
Mary Ann, you are right that the different fonts make the size different. I came
to see if I could figure how to upload the family photo taken Sat ... and see the
instructions above so not sure what is going to happen. I'm on the old computer so
had to deal with it having updates & restarting, etc. Not sure what will happen with
the photo, not supposed to post one in here so will delete??? if it shows up.

Deleted that photo in the Gallery, put it in again over in Photos.. but was still here so I did the quick edit & now I am stuck with a new post because the "edit" doesn't have all the choices of size/font/color/etc.. that I could find.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 21, 2018, 07:39:45 AM
I wish you all a great day just as you like.
Have a good today and a better tomorrow.
Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 21, 2018, 07:43:17 AM
Good morning everyone...

My dates are here this morning, not sure which one I will waltz with yet as the snow is still coming down.

Jane, I hope you have an easy day at work ,I am sure the tills will be ringing out today.

Lloyd, good morning to you.

Enjoy your day everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 21, 2018, 07:47:55 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend! We slept in a bit this morning after a fitful start last night.  I think I finally went into a good sleep around 2 a.m.  and I woke up at 7 when the dogs started to shift around.

I feel like I'm going to make it now.  The candy will befinished by the end of the coming weekend and I found the large goody bags I make up for each family so they are ready to go.  I've delivered to Suzi for her friends and the coffee is here for me to give.  There isn't much left to do in the way of candy but I still have to roll out potpie and let it dry well so I can send some to Texas and Oklahoma and give some to Courtney when she comes for a visit.  Then I can start on the wrapping of the gifts I have and the packing of those that need to be sent. 

I'm making progress!

My cleaning dynamo will be here on Tuesday and after she goes I want to be able to decorate and that means I have to finish with all major activities that use the dining room table and take the plastic table cloth off and put the Christmas one on.  No more messy chores!  I HOPE!!!

Enjoy your day however you please.  Wish me smiles!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 21, 2018, 09:08:14 AM
Shirley, I saw your family picture somewhere.  You have such a large family - great!  Is this the same one you posted a year or so ago?  I think you are the white-haired person sitting on the floor (only one with white hair).

Jane, I just got up for the second time and I'm tired after reading what you have done and what you have yet to do that I'm ready to go back to bed.

With our T=Day on Saturday, there is nothing for me to do for tomorrow.  Actually, there is nothing for me to so for Saturday either except get myself ready.  I bought a turkey dinner for me tomorrow because Tom will be in Holland with his friend.

Tom brought home leftovers from his Bible study last night and I had some of everything and around noon I'll have more.  It was delicious.

I have no idea what the day will bring so I'll wait and see.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 21, 2018, 09:16:03 AM
Good morning to all... and Jane, somehow I forgot that "after Thanksgiving comes decorating"....I am seriously thinking about not putting up a tree this year, have a ceramic village with lots of little people & think that will do, along with swags over the door facings & mirrors. What comes up must go down, those big boxes get sorted in the basement now, don't haul everything up. Every year I buy a few new things for decorating ... (after the holidays so almost GAVE them to me  ;) ).

I invited Andy & Pam over after they go to see the cardiologist today, found a 2 pack of god looking pot roasts at Sam's club so plan to fix both today & freeze extra meals. Will put potatoes, carrots & onions in one (I have 2 cast iron Dutch ovens)... I like to make single meal size tubs of meat & gravy to go with mashed potatoes when I need "comfort food". Not sure if the kids will be hungry, their schedule is full & this is Pam's birthday, but I'll have food if they want to eat. Better get moving, need to trim my hair & shower before starting with the cooking. Oh, anyone interested is seeing my family, I got the photo posted over in Photos Then & Now, sorry, no link. 

Thank you, Mary Ann. Not the same photo but same "kids room" at grandson's house as last year. If you count, 7 great grands being held down on laps of grands, the toys were pushed out of sight for the photo. Yep, Great Grammy on the floor, didn't think anything about it as these old bones don't mind & the seats were perfect to hang onto those greats! The son that had surgery 2 weeks ago is standing in the back, it was killing him not to be able to pick up his grands (a 10 lb limit yet). :-[ 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 21, 2018, 09:25:48 AM
Shirley, such a great picture, as I said elsewhere.  I could pick out the greats, but did not even try to match up families or generations.  For me to have that much family, I'd have to go back several generations, further back to ancestors I never knew! 

You and JaneS have more energy now than I ever had in my prime.  I can get on the floor OK, but don't expect me to get up OK!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 21, 2018, 10:38:30 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have a beautiful sunny and 60 degree day ahead of us.  I expect this one to be a very enjoyable, sort of laid back day.  Mid-afternoon Pat, Scott and I will go to Cracker Barrel for what will be our Thanksgiving Dinner together.  We won't get to spend very long with him after the dinner as he has to work tonight.  I hope he will come out again tomorrow and spend some time with us on Thanksgiving.  The kitchen chores are done for this morning except to fix Pat's breakfast when she gets up.  Yesterday we completed the laundry so that won't have to be done today.

Jane, it sounds like you had a very successful day yesterday and everything is on schedule for your Christmas preparations.  It has been a long time since Pat has made pie crusts from scratch and we have some store purchased ones in the refrigerator and a graham cracker crust in the panty.  Chili is something that seems to get better the second day as I guess the flavors have more time to mix.  I have had the greeter offer to get a cart from the other end of the store but yesterday I was feeling good and knew that walk would be good for me so didn't mind.  However, I would have had to limit my shopping yesterday had I not found a working cart. do many of your cashiers work full days?  Sure glad you don't try to do that.   

Amy, always pleasant to get into appointments before appointed times or even just on time.  This is something that seldom happens to me around here.  That is a good excuse to cut into the cake--now really!! ;D ;D It looks like you and Jane attended the same lesson on excuses. 

Linedancer, go to your profile and layout link and put a check mark in the WYSIWYG item and and save and then when you type it will be basically what you see in the Preview screen.  I hadn't used this setting before a couple of days ago and really like it as it makes seeing what I am typing very easy.  Your posting looks good.  However, the brackets [] just go around the formatting command and usually such as [ b] but don't put in the space before the b. 

Shirley, I hope you found your purse.  My wife doesn't like changing purses either but she usually only keeps a couple available for different seasons.  Your posting looks just right and is very readable. For a number of years we have used a tiny little Christmas tree and the one we have now already has the lights built in.  It works very well.  Each year Pat has done less and less decorating and the housekeeper has helped her get the things from the attic and get them placed.  I will look for your photo as would like to see you and your family.  I hope Andy will soon be able to pick up his grands. 

Lloyd, I hope you also have a great day.  Will you and Nancy be having Thanksgiving with your family?   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 21, 2018, 03:24:40 PM
Busy day for all cooks... but our is over & I'm goofing off! Pulled a couple of pot roasts out of the oven, had potatoes & onions in one...had planned to have carrots in it but didn't find the baby carrots I thought I bought. :crazy2: Have company due any time, Andy & his wife after a visit with his Cardiologist, so anxious what was said. Explained "there is food if you want to eat"...my mother used to call hers a "Help Yourself House"... so that's what this has become. Food stays on the stove to keep warm & a long table to sit at to visit while people eat. Have a loaf of French bread to slice & butter so think it's time to do that & put some slices in the warm oven. Y'all come!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 21, 2018, 03:35:19 PM
Shirley, sounds good, but Tom went to a potluck last night and brought home a lot of food, some of which I had at 10 pm!  I never eat at 10 pm, but it was delicious.  I had more for lunch and if Tom doesn't come home by suppertime, I'll have more!

I looked out my kitchen window earlier today and our flag is at half staff.  I checked with the Assn Treasurer, who knows everything going on, and she didn't know why it is down.  I could not see the Library flag (across the road) at all so have nothing to compare with.  And computer news has no info.  Is a puzzlement!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 21, 2018, 04:19:29 PM
When I came home today, I was really beat!  It was cart to cart customers all day.  I didn't know there were that many people living in this area!  I don't think tomorrow will be that bad.  They'll be finished with buying food for the big day and waiting for the Black Friday sales to come shopping.  I'll be well out of it by that time.  And since the BF sales start on Thursday evening, Friday morning shouldn't be so bad either.  Then I have the weekend off.  WHEW!

LARRY, most of the people who are considered "full time" at WM work a 7 or 8 hour day.  I did for a lot of years but not now and not ever again.  Of course, those who work full time are considerably younger than I am.

I see your on to AMY and me and food testing!  You have to try it before you foist it on someone else.  Don't you think?

My grandson in Canada has been saying that he thinks the Customs inspectors are getting into his candy and maybe it would be a good idea not to send it to him.  So last year I didn't and he ragged me about that.  So this year, I got his "goody bag" ready and my son who is going to MD to have TGiving with my daughter and her family (including the Canadian grandson) is taking it to him tomorrow.  One way or another, he's getting it this year. 

I think there's still enough chili for my supper tonight and that should be the end of it.  Of course, if there isn't enough, I could just stop by SHIRLEY'S and "help myself".  I hope everyone's day is going well. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 21, 2018, 04:33:43 PM
Jane, glad your home and out of the rush! My day was mixed, I did dance with Mr SB and got that job done. The wind would blow the snow right back at you!! We had to go into town to pick out a new door knob as the one on the back door quit working. ..hubby exchange them while I snow blowed and got another load of wood for the house. he filled up the wood box with the load already here.  A friend came in after work and picked up her butter...and we had a nice visit. This was done after I had had a TWO hour nap!Thought I would bake tonight but the energy just isn't there....maybe tomorrow.......sure hope I don't run out of tomorrows!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 21, 2018, 04:38:57 PM
Good Afternoon.  Sunny and warm in central Oklahoma today.

Yesterday,  I had the oven on for quite a while:  first to bake a graham cracker crust for the chocolate dessert - then upped the temperature for the cornbread and again for biscuit dough (I don't make individual biscuits because they'd just get torn into small pieces) for the dressing.

Today,  I gave the food processor a work-out by finishing the cream cheese/powdered sugar/Cool Whip and chocolate pudding toppings for the dessert and chopping celery and onions for the dressing.
Didn't want to smell up the fridge with the chopped onions so put them out to smell up the garage.  I plan to air that out when I go out to get the paper in the morning.

I had noticed my "cruising distance" was less than 100 miles so decided about 2:45 to go up to the corner and fill the gas tank.  Apparently, everybody else decided to go somewhere at the same time.  Had to "get creative" to do right turns to come home or I would have been sitting there until after dark!
Was worth it, though, because regular gas was just $1.97 a gallon!

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having an Enjoyable Day and will have a


:pumpkinpie:
and a Great Day tomorrow

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 21, 2018, 05:52:30 PM
We will eventually get used to the NEW US, good job, Michael.. a drumstick for you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 21, 2018, 08:34:44 PM
good Night and sweet dreams everyone.I am going to shut down early tonight.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 21, 2018, 08:43:35 PM
Two pumpkin pies in the oven.  Now if the oven behaves, I'll be ready for tomorrow.  I have to listen for the timer, though.  I don't want to burn them.  That would be ultimate!

After they're done and cooling, I think I'll act like I'm watching TV but I'll do it through my eyelids until I can put them in the fridge and go to bed.  Tomorrow will be a long day.  Four hours at Wally World and then a brief interlude and a family gathering.  Boy! is my screen ever dirty.  I think I'll clean it before I snooze. I've been wondering what that new sign over some of the letters is and turns out it's dirt!  I wonder when I cleaned it last?  I'm off!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 21, 2018, 09:33:01 PM
Jane, when you mention watching TV through your eyelids - sometimes I'll sit on my couch and close my eyes but not sleep.  Suddenly I can see the cat walking in front of me and I'll open my eyes and there he is.  I think of your expression then.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 21, 2018, 10:11:31 PM
Another day has disappeared, and I am finally getting in to bid you all a very good night. I ordered a bunch of groceries on line,  so my small pantry is filled to overflowing. Gary does the actual ordering, I just send him a list and he does all the rest. He is such a Blessing to me.

Today I went down for Bible study, and visiting with good friends. I love living here.Weather is cooler now, so sweaters are prominent dress code. I still leave a window open all night though, unless it is real windy. I like to outside air coming in.

I pray you all have a very happy Thanksgiving day with family or friends. I was invited to join the rest of the family for dinner, but I declined. I tire too quickly, and I have plenty of friends right here at home. We take good care of one another.

I send you much love, be joyful, and we will all be giving special thanks tomorrow. Hugs, Love and God's best Blessings. June/color]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 22, 2018, 06:33:10 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to you :smitten: Wishing you all a fantastic day with family friends or however you to chose to celebrate the day. Safe travelling for those on the roads.

-5 °
f here this morning..sky is clear other than the twinkling stars.Good day to bake and I seem to have more pep to do it...just hope it stays with me :)


June...like you I leave the window open just a bit and have nice clean cold air coming in.


Gloria, where are you? Hope you are not having trouble with you or your computer!


Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 22, 2018, 06:34:57 AM
Oh dear..another post you will have no trouble reading.  :2funny:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 22, 2018, 06:48:16 AM
AMY it is ok easy to read. but this is the fourth time I have made a post and it wen't south to never never Land. we wish you all a gerat day just the way you like it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 22, 2018, 07:18:49 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  And a HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR AMERICAN POSTERS. 

AMY, Don and any other Canadians, you can do whatever you please with this day because you already celebrated your Thanksgiving.

My Canadian Grandson is celebrating his second Thanksgiving this week by visiting his mother in Maryland.  He used to say when he was much younger that was the good part of living in Canada.  He got two Thanksgivings.

The pies are looking good.  I sure hope they taste as good as they look.  I have a feeling that today will be kind of slow at WM and that makes the time pass slowly.  Maybe just enough people will have forgotten something important that we'll keep moving. 

I hope you all have a great day and don't eat too much...just enough! 

AMY, the temp is in the mid teens here today.  It's hard to believe that the prediction for towmorrow is n the 40s.  And rainon Saturday.  Have a good one! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 22, 2018, 07:26:37 AM
Good morning and a HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all the Senior Net Friends.  It is a very cold morning here and supposed to get colder.   

It sounds like everybody's kitchen is smelling delicious.  Everything sounds so good.  I only had to bake 2 pies and I have to put together a sweet potato casserole and I will be done with my part of the dinner.  I am going to my grandson's and they are not going to eat until around 4. So, I have a lot of time.

I need to get some breakfast right now and then get things straightened up and fix the sweet potatoes.

I will try to get back a little later.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 22, 2018, 09:38:06 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Soda Shoppers.  My kitchen isn't smelling today because we will cook our portion on Saturday.

My thermometer says 21 degrees F.  It's too late to go back to bed, but it's tempting.

Amy, I loved your post; I could read it without my glasses.  Was that size 7?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 22, 2018, 09:55:53 AM
HappyThanksgivingEveryFriendThanking God For Your Friendship
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 22, 2018, 10:29:53 AM
:frog: :jump: :pineapple: :headspin:
Happy Thanksgiving,
Everyone!
:woohoo:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 22, 2018, 10:39:47 AM
  Hi Everyone. This Thanksgiving morning is starting out clear and sunny and cool.  However by afternoon we will be seeing some partly cloudy skies but still getting up to around 60 degrees.  We have a very quiet day planned.  Scott will be here part of the day.  Yesterday we did go to Cracker Barrel for our official Thanksgiving meal and we all enjoyed what we ordered.  Pat and Scott even ordered some blackberry cobbler to bring home to enjoy today.  I passed as while I like the taste of blackberries I do not like the seeds.  Around 5 pm last evening a friend from our Sunday School class called to see if we were home and then he brought us a delicious smelling homemade just out of the oven pumpkin pie.  So we will also have that for a special Thanksgiving treat today.  I plan on watching some of the pro football games and perhaps some of the college basketball preseason tournaments that have their finals today.

Shirley, I looked at your family picture and now see why you have to cook in such large quantities as that is a lot of people to feed.  A very nice looking family. We also have a "Help Yourself House" when our son is here. 

Mary Ann, it sounds like you have gotten maximum mileage from the potluck leftovers Tom brought home to you.  I haven't heard anything about why flags would be at half mast. 

JaneS, I vowed to stay away form Walmart at least until Monday as don't want to stand very long in line.  I will go to the grocery store in the morning to get us some luncheon meat as I forgot that when I went to Walmart the other morning.  Glad to see you have the weekend off as I expect your store will be very busy throughout the rest of the week and also on Sunday. I don't disagree with you about needing to taste your food.  :thumbup:  I notice that Pat is watching a lot of TV or listening to her audio book through closed eyelids.  I bet your pumpkin pies turned out well as you are such a good cook.

Callie, do you put the biscuits into the dressing along with the corn bread?  It sounds like your food processor saved you a lot of work although you obviously did a lot in your kitchen.  We often get green onions that we cut into small pieces for Pat's eggs in the morning and store them in a tightly lidded glass jar.  They do not seem to smell up the refrigerator.  I did see one station yesterday that had gas for under $2 and the one up the street from us had it at $2.15/gallon. 

June, your posting yesterday was great.  All you needed was the [ before size and none of your coding would have shown in your finished message.  However, who cares as it is what you way that is important.  I am sure your family understands why you had to decline their offer to join them today. 

Amy, with that morning temperature I am sure your wood stove will feel very good as you bake today.  I hope you don't have to deal with shoveling or blowing snow today so you can stay in and stay warm. 

Lloyd, sorry that another posting got away from you but it sometimes happens to all of us.  When that happens to me it sort of takes the air right out of my sails. 
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 22, 2018, 10:59:29 AM
Quote from: JaneS on November 19, 2018, 09:36:22 PMWell, I can't figure out how to change the time so I'm giving up and putting stuff away, letting the dogs out and going to bed early.  Tomorrow is another day...a busy one!

Good night my friend!


I've fixed it for you :)

If anyone else is having trouble, let me know and I'll set it for you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 22, 2018, 11:19:11 AM
Happy
Thanksgiving
Oldie
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 22, 2018, 11:34:34 AM
Mary Ann, yes that was a 7 and I meant to switch back to 4 and didn't...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 22, 2018, 12:20:36 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  Tom and I had breakfast out this morning at the IHop.

Larry, a word to the wise about the flag - I called the Assn treasurer who knows what is going on better than anyone.  She had no idea why the flag was at half staff.  Later I looked out the kitchen window and the flag was at the top.  I don't think the flag slipped down; I do think it was put down on purpose accidentally!  All is back to normal now.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 22, 2018, 01:59:23 PM
Mary Ann, thought you would enjoy this one.....hope it comes through.[attach name=!cid_d2981f4c-bb40-4334-9ac2-b1cf3096393f.jpg+Dog+Ate+The+House!.jpg type=image/jpeg]8080[/attach]

The note says.
I ate the Gingerbread House and my Mom called Santa!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 22, 2018, 05:02:09 PM
Amy, I loved the picture; such a woeful expression.  Is that your dog?

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 22, 2018, 05:38:10 PM
Mary Ann, when I first saw it ,I thought it was one of my son's Great Danes but it isn't .. poor baby got caught with candy on his nose!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 22, 2018, 06:28:19 PM
Amy, I copied that & sent to my 2 sons... so cute!  Still snowing up your way?  The wind is blowing leaves from one end of the street to the other, I'm done for this week!  Only one other neighbor on the whole street has picked up leaves besides me so far. I almost need a pitch fork to get out the front door.

When we lived in western Kansas we actually did keep a pitch fork at the front door, tumbleweeds would pile up to the roof top on the porch & would stick between the houses (they were fairly close together). At the time we were the last street on the north west end of town so those tumbleweeds would roll in out of the north & stay there. As soon as we'd get a wind from the south everyone would push the tumbleweeds to the street &  some of the men would use "company cars", side by side, & push them to the end of the street so the wind could blow them across the empty field where they came from. They were so big a lot of people decorated them for Christmas trees.

I used to start decorating after cleaning up the Thanksgiving dishes... but not in the mood today, just not in the mood....

Michael, if you have nothing better to do, I think my time is also messed up. I gave up on the weather thingy. Nice to see you hanging out with us.... "young blood".  Thanks...
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 22, 2018, 09:15:51 PM
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Day. We do have so much to be thankful for. My day was very quiet, and the food was very, very tasty. Small attendance in the dining room, so I assume many were out with their families. I enjoyed my peaceful day right here.Tomorrow I hope to catch up on answering some snail mail.

I hope you have all happily digested your turkey, and I look forward to "seeing" us all together tomorrow. I love you, and God is watching over us all. Thanks be to God. June
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 23, 2018, 12:22:43 AM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
🦃 EVERYFRIEND 🦃

We enjoyed a wonderful day with our family here in Vail.  So much laughing, talking, eating....just so blessed.

We will be leaving pretty early in the morning as a BIG snow is forecasted for this area later in the day.  Even Dave and family will leave tomorrow to not have to face this storm.  They say the skiing is the best it has been in many years here this time of the year.

I wish all of my dear friends sweet dreams.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on November 23, 2018, 04:04:36 AM
Was this your celebration?

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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 23, 2018, 06:39:08 AM
Good Morning I scanned through all of the yesterday's post's. I hope i did not miss any good post's. to answer we had a great thanksgiving meal with bob and family, and later some of our family dropped by for a good visit.
what could be better than that? our hot water heater sprang a leak and soaked up the insulation and shorted out the lower heating element. so still have hot water but wet flour in the furnace room. it is concrete flour so no problem. we are going to go get a new one today. it has a lifetime warranty. but i called at Loews where we bought it and they said the would do it this time but that is last time. we have rural water and it has a lot of lime in it corrodes it up bad. oh well looks like we will have to buy the next one out of pocket next time. I told them I thought that life time meant my life. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 23, 2018, 06:47:56 AM
Peter I tried to post to you on Skype but it said my connection is too week so try later. Have a great day. I did however see your post telling me to try later. hope this dose the trick for you. see you later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 23, 2018, 07:21:14 AM
Well, I did a dummy and lost my post so here goes...all over again.  I hope I remember.

I started out with....

Good Morning Everyfriend!  And a big thank you to you, Oldiesmann for fixing my time.  It was a bit frustrating to come in and have it say, posted by JaneS at 1:36 .m. when I knew I was asleep at that time.

As I predicted, WalMart was dead in the morning yesterday.  Everyone was either home cooking or waiting for 6 p.m. when the Black Friday Sales would start.  I'm really glad I wasn't there last night!

The gathering and dinner at my daughter's was nice.  My SILOVE is a twin and his twin sister and her husband were there.  She raises, shows and sells Llamas and it's very interesting.  She has invited me to visit and mingle with the animals.  She says they are very docile.  And I might be able to make that work because Cathy is talking about going there to spend some time with her favorite SILOVE come Spring.  Maybe she'll let me tag along one time.

We had a lot of good food, good conversation, reminiscing and remembering and just plain enjoying!

I don't think WM will be too busy this morning.  Everyone who is interested will have come last night and today they'll be at KMart, or the Mall or anywhere else!

I wish you all a great day.  Make it special....by special for YOU!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 23, 2018, 07:23:18 AM
Well, my little time clock says 12:56 and my computer tells me it's 7:22 a.m.  Why is that!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 23, 2018, 07:27:01 AM
Good morning everyone.

Sky is a beautiful pink this morning. We have to go into town to pick up hubby's blister packs and I would like to pick up butter if there is any left. When it is on sale it sure sells out fast!

Cleaning in on the agenda and hope to sew.

Shirley, looks like snow for tomorrow mixed with rain.. I had better get a bucket of sand or we could be spinning around like a button on an outhouse door!!


Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.


Enjoy your day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 23, 2018, 08:19:30 AM
Good freezing cold morning here from the
rocky coast of Maine.   

Inside I woke up to a temp of 52 deg/f. 

So I have put on layer of clothes.   (Some wool)..
I have my electric kitchen stove turned on to 450
degrees,  and my little heater right here next to
me ,   and slowly my living space is warming
up. 

Tomorrow the temps are suppose to get more
back to normal with out the wind chill factor...


daily record low and coldest Thanksgiving temperature records were set at Portland and Augusta. ... November 22, 2018.

Yikes...   Soon to be better I hope.   
I am SAFE....

Sandy !
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 23, 2018, 10:12:04 AM
Good morning everyone, I am still here and have a doozy of a cold. Wednesday evening I called my grandson and  told him I would not be  there for Thanksgiving. I sure did no t want to spread this around and called my son to  tell him not to come for me. Still in the deep freeze here, no going out and trying to keep warm in here. Sun is shining bright and beautiful but so deceiving.
Several high schools cancelled their Football games for yesterday but some played. The school here played but many people lent the team heaters and generators for the kids to get warm, they even warmed up the football at times, the cheerleaders were all bundled up to their eyes.

JOY  sorry you could hardly read my last post. I am feeling stupid not getting this new SS.

SHIRLEY  wish I could get my grandson here to teach me how t his posting is working now. I think I need it explained step by step. Never had a problem getting to learn something new before.

MARY ANN  I did pick 4 for size but guess I did not do that right either.

OLDIESMAN  like Michael better, my oldest son's name and he is older than you. Now there was a complaint my last post was too small and yours of the 19th was the same size.  Guess I should go back to the beginning to read and copy all your instructions.

LLOYD  like you I am having a time getting used to this new format .
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 23, 2018, 10:36:48 AM
 Hi Everyone. We are expecting a cloudy day today with the high in the low 50's.  Nothing particular on the schedule for today.  I do need to get some air put in one of my tires that seems to have a very slow leak and Pat said she wanted to go to the grocery store with me when I go to get some lunch meat.  Yesterday was very quiet.  Scott finally got out here around 7 pm and had dinner with us and spent a couple of hours.  He really looked rested as had spent the entire day, or most of it, sleeping.  I do hope to finish reading a paperback book I have been reading this week so I can return it to a friend who loaned it to me Monday.

I need to do my errands so will come back for comments later today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 23, 2018, 11:05:55 AM
Good morning the day after Thanksgiving Day!  To commemorate the day, I had a frozen turkey dinner but it was nothing to write home about.  Tomorrow I'll have the real thing.  What I had was pieces of turkey, some dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy.  I've had better.

Gloria and Lloyd, when you are finished writing, please highlight your entire post and click on the icon of an A with a red line beside it.  That will bring up the various sizes and you can click on 4.  I'm not going to get into other features because everyone has their own way of getting results.  But clicking on 4, then Post, will let us see your posts better.  My eyes are not so good any more and I like to read all posts.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 23, 2018, 12:09:21 PM
well I believe if it is not broke do not fix it. but I knew a man that if it ran good he would take apart to see why. that Is what someone done with S & F

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 23, 2018, 12:13:43 PM
Lloyd, I take my cursor, the little hand,go across the top first...where it says font size....I click on that, then click on 4 and this is the size you get.
I do understand why they have made changes and it is for our own safety/protection..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 23, 2018, 12:28:30 PM
I'm back from shopping and getting air put in my tires.  I actually needed air in all four of the tires although they had been checked a couple of weeks ago.  I think the cooler weather is the cause. 

Mary Ann, glad the flag situation was cleared up. 

Amy, what a cute picture.  I expect quite a few people here never experienced the button on the outhouse door spinning around.  I know what you are talking about as we had such an arrangement until I was 16 years old. 

Shirley, I never heard of decorating tumble weeds as Christmas trees.  I have never lived where we had to deal with tumble weeds. 

June, you are so right that we all have a lot to be thankful for and yet we still find reasons to complain.  I guess that is just human nature.  Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal. 

Jenny, nice to see you all made it to Vail to have your Thanksgiving.  Do Dr. Dave and his family ski when they are at Vail?  Hope you got home before the snow. 

Bubble, I did have a little scoop of ice cream on my pumpkin pie that I ate last evening.  Scott and Pat had their blackberry cobbler that we had gotten at Cracker Barrel on Wednesday and they also had some ice cream on it.  We sent a couple of big slices of the pumpkin pie home with Scott as that is about his favorite pie.  Pat and I will have more of it today. 

Lloyd, obviously life time for the hot water heater means whatever Lowe's wants it to mean.  I guess that is in the same category as 75,000 miles and then they tell us we are lucky to get 50,000 miles out of them.  A little false advertising.  Glad you had a great time with your family. 

Jane, glad you weren't slammed at Walmart yesterday.  The grocery store I went to this morning had only a few customers and no waiting.  They said they had been open until 4 pm yesterday as well.  The Llamas sound interesting and I hope you get to visit them in the Spring.  I don't think we have any KMart's left down this way. 

Gloria, so sorry that you are now experiencing a bad cold and had to miss the Thanksgiving time with your family.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 23, 2018, 12:42:36 PM
Amy, I was sure I commented on your bringing sand in for the slick spots... guess I just "thunk it". I have lots of gopher (or whatever critter) digging volcanoes in my back yard so don't even have to go down to the river for my sand! Poor TomCat, sits out there by the hour watching to catch one as it sticks it's nose up for air... LaurenKat used to catch them all the time. They sure stack up a nice pile for me to scoop off into a bucket!

Sandy, that is super cold inside your apartment!  Hope you have thawed out by now. I've had it that cold in the RV but doesn't take long to warm it up once I get out of bed, especially if I don't have the slide out. I look like a mummy when I crawl out of bed, sleep in those furry lined mens hoodies & heavy sweats. The mens hoodies are longer than womens so cover the rear & in the morning I grab a coat to go over as well as fur lined boots until it warms up. I like cold but one time had a lot of ice on the inside of the windows & that wasn't good... kept busy drying it off as it melted.

Mary Ann, I had my Thanksgiving on Sat so yesterday was left over roast, potatoes, corn & applesauce. No shortage of sweets. Today I need to go to the store so will get "carry out" but not sure what. With all the activity this summer/fall, I appreciate some alone time. I have mounds of laundry to do & serious sorting & disposing of clothes I'll never wear again. I find I am less tolerant of clothes that aren't comfortable, will put on & take right back off. Time to donate.

Gloria, I broke down yesterday & ordered PSP for Windows 10... I'll be yelling for help trying to set it up. Tried making birthday cards for the group this week & so difficult on that old computer. Got them finished & then "it" wouldn't let them attach to send e-mail. I couldn't find a SD card or thumb drive "small" enough that the old computer would recognize.... spent a couple days grunching back & forth from downstairs to up & then searching again. (Still have not found that purse, Larry)... Got them all sent but decided I'd order the $39. Black Friday special with Prime... that was half price. I don't risk doing a download with my internet off & on like it is. I also ordered me a new SD card & thumb drive with the Black Friday specials, still don't have any of those that will work on the old computers. When I've taken lots of photos for graduations or weddings I give the person the whole range on one of those smaller SD cards... I've run out!

Larry, I discovered with my Sam's membership they will fix a slow leak in my tires.. FREE! I need to have air added to mine, as well.

Lloyd, when we lived west of Wichita our well water was so hard we had to replace hot water heaters about every 7 years, they never made it to warranty but the companies we bought from had gone out of business, so we just knew every 10 years or less we had to replace the hot water heater AND the washing machine. I'm still using the gas dryer we bought for that house (avacaco green & more than 50 years old.) Cas replaced the belt a couple times but it still drys faster than any of the new ones the kids have.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 23, 2018, 02:00:08 PM
Shirley, your mention of hard water took my thoughts back 37 years to when we lived in Belmont, a bedroom community to Grand Rapids.  I had exceptionally hard water, 18 grains hard, if I remember correctly, possibly the hardest water in Kent County.  My water heater had hard water deposits on it and it was impossible to drain it.  Fortunately (for me), we lived there only three years and I did not replace the WH when I sold the house.  I had a water softener that seemed to run forever and pipes vibrated throughout the house.  Every night about 2:30 am I would wake up when the softener started up and for 1 1/2 hours I listened to it (THUMP. thump, thump, thump).  Tom's bedroom was right beside it and he never heard a thing.  But I got the pipes vibrating and he did not.  We have township water now and no softener.  In the 37 years, I've had to replace the WH once. 

Tom said the cornish hen was OK but awfully hard to pick the meat from it.  He brought home a couple pieces of pumpkin pie and I had one piece for breakfast.  Tom thinks Mary is only going to take one pumpkin pie for our Thanksgiving tomorrow and I don't think one pie is enough for seven adults.  I may end up baking an apple pie especially for James; he always liked my apple pies when younger.  The hardest part of that is peeling the apples and I do not want to include the peelings in the pie. 

The sun is shining brightly, making it a nice day.  Temperature is over 40 degrees.  Tomorrow it is supposed to rain, but with the temp in the 40s, we should not have snow.  Annie will go with us which will be a treat because she often cannot join us for family things.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 23, 2018, 05:18:45 PM
Mary Ann, when I said our water was hard, it was HARD! At one end of the road (cut through a wheat field), water was over 100 grains hard... we were closer to that end than the other one, but I can't remember exactly what our tested. It had so much lime in it when my mother came to visit she was wiping around the kitchen sink & asked, "Honey, what is this all over the faucets & sink?"  She had never seen it that hard. Baby bottles that had the Evenflo on the side.... you couldn't read it after a few sterilizings. Had to scrape it off with those glass scrapers, didn't dare wash a car with it or spray anything with a hose. Had lime streaks so hard LimeAway wouldn't touch it. Cas replaced one of the bathroom commodes after maybe 10 years... decided to crack it apart to see what the lime looked like.  Was like tree rings, built up until only a tiny hole to allow anything to go through. It isn't quite as bad here, even our well water, but we are on sand & that makes a difference in the well. Our city water comes from a lake west of Wichita, not the best, but........... We were told to drain water from the faucet on the lower part of the hot water heaters but wasn't any time before the lime built up so much it wouldn't turn or drain. Someone said that "all these minerals in the water are good for us"..... (probably someone with land to sell  :uglystupid2:

I bought some apples this week, hard as bricks. Cut one up last night & ate a small slice but no taste so I peeled it & the others & sliced them into a teflon skillet with a little butter, fried them (added a tad of water) until they were tender & put in a hand full of brown sugar. They are SO good with any meal, but especially fried potatoes. Apple pie is my favorite fruit pie, & love to put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top & put in the microwave just long enough for the ice cream to start melting.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 23, 2018, 05:39:06 PM
Shirley, I am not sure about the 18 reading for the hardness of the water and it could be that different areas have different scales.  I was told by whoever tested the water that it was the hardest water in Kent County (he probably exaggerated some).  You lived in your house longer than I did - 3 years  - and that was 37 years ago in August (I have a good memory, but not THAT good!)  There was a little room under the front porch that housed the water tank.  I was so happy when we moved here to not have to have a water softener.  And I wasn't trying to say my water was harder than yours.

Tom is going to help me make the apple pie tomorrow morning; he's so afraid I'll overdo.

Now I'll see if I can find a bite to eat before my TV evening programs come on.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 23, 2018, 08:23:50 PM
I just realized that I looked in after work and then didn't check in.  I was tired enough to want to take a nap but I did a few odd jobs and changed my clothes and answered a phone call from my cousin and then I took a short nap.  I've been going like crazy ever since and I'll all set up for tomorrow.  I'M GOING TO FINISH THE CANDY TOMORROW! 

I took some of this year's specials along to Cathy's on Thanksgiving and I told them to try them and give me an honest opinion because if they didn't like it and didn't say so, they might get something they don't like for Christmas.

And now I'm going to finish cleaning up, put some stuff away and then go to be early.  That means that I'll be up early with the doggies so I can get an early start tomorrow. 

I'm also starting my shopping list for when I get my 25% across the board.  It's a one day thing for working some hours on Thanksgiving.  I don't want to forget anything. 

I probably won't be back tonight so I'm wishing you all Good Night, too.  Sleep well and wake ready to grab the day and make it your own. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 23, 2018, 09:58:38 PM
Anybody else having trouble getting their days straight this week?  It felt like Sat today & I was all set to wash my hair & get ready for church in the morning but will repeat Sat again tomorrow. I sure do need that extra day, my "to-do" list didn't get done today.

Mary Ann, where we built a house west of Wichita a drilling man for water wells explained that the area had "fingers of the salt mines and fingers of the equus beds and that the rock did not filter rain water like sand would, so our wells stayed contaminated all the time". There was a farm about a mile & half from us that had good water from the equus beds, she sold home grown veggies, eggs, & offered to give us water if we brought the 5 gallon jugs. Quite a few of us on our road did that, until we got our own "Water District" piped in from that area the last couple years we lived there. When we bought that acre of land from the couple that inherited from his parents, their homestead farm. The abstract that we got showed loans they got every year to keep it going. The name of our road was last name of original owners and the side road that joined the next section line east was named after the wife. They had an adopted son that was killed by a hit & run driver, but their name lives on.

We sat on the high point of the ground that overlooked the city of Wichita with an 80 acre wheat field that made a beautiful foreground for taking sun rises over the downtown buildings some 15 miles away. Now there are rows of houses & miles of developments between that road & the city. Every so often I drive those roads to marvel at how it has grown up. When we were building the jack rabbits were everywhere, so were the meadowlarks & other wildlife. I have photos of when it was miles of wheat fields & even one area of oil pumpers & oil holding tanks between us & the city limits. A lot of good memories.

I thought about writing a book about building that house, it took us a year to complete, but we did it all. I was just the extra pair of hands, but not everyone builds a 2600 square foot house from stem walls to thick shake shingle roof. The house was beautiful rough cedar siding that you can't buy anymore. We had picked every shingle & board, had a contract with the local lumber yard for every nail & board, custom windows, etc. We had estimates from builders & contractors so knew we could turn it over at any point, but we didn't. Well, stirred up some memories....

We have one more nice day & then it's anybody's guess if we'll get the snow & ice, for sure we will get the cold wind, comes with the territory!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 23, 2018, 10:12:26 PM
Good Night and sweet dreams is time for me to hit the hay. Hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 24, 2018, 06:56:38 AM
Good morning everyone..


+4° F this morning with the threat of either snow or rain....sure hope it is snow!

Yesterday brought a letter and appointment from the "new" rheumatologist and the appointment is this year, not next as we had thought it might me..

Laundry today and a few other chores that need to be done. A huge pot of beef barley soup was made yesterday and there is some in the hidey hole along with some apple pie.

Shirley a house in the area that I farmed had sulphur water and the smell would punch your nose as soon as you opened the door. The lady remarried ,moved away and never had so many health problems once she wasn't drinking the sulphur water.

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 24, 2018, 08:35:00 AM
well i am having problems with posting this morning. I hate what they have done with S & F. I went to do the post of the degrees and it all went away.
 it is bright sun here today and thirty eight and clear shooting for fifty eight. would not let me do cymbals. we are going to start packing up the RV an go to Florida and camp out on the southern coast this winter be snow birds, I f Nancy dose not chicken out on me.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 24, 2018, 09:29:45 AM
I've been up and attem for a while now.  My bed sheets are in the dryer and my blankets are in the washer.  The chocolate is melting and everything is laid out ready to start dipping.  All I have left to do is peanut clusters, raisin clusters, pretzels and marshmallows.  I do the marshmallows for me.  Don't tell anyone.  However, I also use the to fill up the mixed bags that I take to work for special people!

AMY, it is warming up a bit here.  It's into the mid thirties...just high enough for the precipitation this afternoon to be rain instead of snow.  I have mixed feelings about that.  I'm really sick of rain but my neighbor who plows my driveway has house problems of his own this week and I'd rather not be one of his burdens. 

LLoyd, being a snowbird would be nice.  Do you take your doggie with you when you travel in the RV?  He'd be pretty lonely at home.

I'm playing Christmas music right now.  Mannheim Steam Roller is playing now.  Next will be Andy Williams Christmas Album.  I really like having the Christmas music playing while I'm working in the kitchen. 

Might have to make a quick run to the pet store today.  Dry dog food is getting low and I think I've earned my FREE bag this time.  I can use all the FREE I can get! 

SHIRLEY, I've been mixed up all week on the days.  I guess it's because I went to church last Saturday.  Almost missed Sunday because I was thinking it was Monday.  Threw me off all week. Then we had Thanksgiving and that felt like Sunday.  Doesn't take much to confuse an old lady!

I think I'm straight now.  I'll go to church tomorrow.  Is that right?

I hope you all have a great day.  Make it your own in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 24, 2018, 10:05:27 AM
well this new form sucks dose not work well.Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 24, 2018, 10:19:34 AM
Been to town and picked up more butter,flour and shortening. Have some laundry on the line with more to follow after I am off here..

Jane, your candies sound delicious!! Picked up some Rice Chex to make some Puppy Chow..now lets hope I can stay out of it.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15820/puppy-chow/
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 24, 2018, 10:30:08 AM
Good morning everyone, wow we are to get into the 30's today, a heat wave after what  we have been having.  Maybe with a bit warmer it will warm me up, too. My son came yesterday with a plate full of Thanksgiving dinner. This is the first morning I didn't wake up coughing and didn't reach for a tissue.

MARY ANN  I type on Notepad then copy past in the tiny box we have now. I do click on the buttons I want and it still comes out small.  There is something not clicking in my head. Never had so much trouble with anything before. Maybe I should try bold but that is blurry to me and I have trouble reading it.  Not everyone enjoys reading blurry print.

LLOYD  looks like you and I are the only ones having problems here. Maybe I should just quit.

LARRY  today is the first morning I feel more normal.

SHIRLEY  I imagine the PSP you will get is the latest version. I was still using 12. I have not had PSP installed in this lemon for almost a year now and if I did I would have to take lessons all over again. Bubble and Patricia are the only 2 left there I think. I still miss not being able to do any now. Got so I dislike seeing all the beaut iful work they do and I get depressed. You  talked abou t the baby bot tles being white  tha t happened in Sab Diego for mu daughter, too, with all their wat er having so much chlorine in it. I had read putting a spoon of cream ot tartar in the water in sterilizer would bet rid of all the white and it worked. The sterilizer and bottles were all nice and clean.

AMY  please don't sed your cold here for a few days, I sure would like a few days above freezing.

Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 24, 2018, 10:43:42 AM
 Hi Everyone. It looks like we will be having a cloudy day with a 20% chance of some more rain starting about 11 this morning.  I can see that it has rained during the night.  I am fighting that old feeling of fatigue this morning and have had a hard time getting my motor running.  I may decide to pass my normal Saturday meeting at 10:30 and just stay home and rest.  I have things all ready to fix Pat's breakfast so that will not be difficult.  My only plans for this afternoon will be to rest and watch some football, which I have also done the last couple of days as there are lots of games on around Thanksgiving.  I watched both football and basketball yesterday. 

Yesterday morning Pat fixed a delicious cabbage soup in the Instant Pot and we decided to have our main meal around 1 pm while the soup was still nice and hot.  It is made with rice, sausage, pasta sauce, onions  and cabbage plus some seasonings.  I had gotten all of the ingredients set up along with the measuring cups and spoons before I left to go to the store and get my tires checked.  When I got home the soup was smelling very good. 

I was surprised yesterday that I actually needed air in all four of my tires.  I did call my mechanic and found that since they used synthetic oil when they changed it last that I had another close to 3,000 miles before I needed to change it so can scratch that task off my to-do list for next week.


Shirley, nothing like having our own sand producing factory in your back yard.  Those gopher's can sure make a mess of a yard just like the fire ants we have here in the South.  As usual it sounds like you have a lot of things to keep you busy.  We aren't doing much to help out with the Black Friday sales except for buying a few groceries.  It seems about everyday is cyber Monday here at our house as there seems to be no end of the things we "need".  Pat did get her new sheer curtains but has decided we don't need sheers where she put the drapes so they will be installed in the spare bedroom.  She picked out a very pretty pattern.  I never thought about Costco fixing a slow leak and will need to inquire about it the next time I am there.  This time of the year it seems that most tires lose a little of their pressure.  I can't imagine using an appliance for 50 years.  You sure have gotten your money's worth out of that dryer.  I bought apples yesterday and wanted to get a few more Honey Crisp apples like we had been eating but just couldn't bring myself to pay the $4/pound they were asking at the grocery store. 

Mary Ann, I think I have only had to replace one hot water heater for the 56 years of our marriage.  I don't think I would care for the apple peelings in my apple pie either.  We finished off our pumpkin pie yesterday for lunch. 

Jane, I am sure you will be ready for a celebration to have all of your candy made.  Your discount could really add up and that is a nice bonus for working on Thanksgiving.  I like dipped marshmallows but Pat doesn't like marshmallows at all.  I think that is one reason I like the 5-cup salad so much. 

Amy, glad you don't have to wait until next year for the rheumatologist appointment for your husband.  Pat likes that Puppy Chow mixture with the Rice Chex and other things added.  It is not one of my favorites. 

Lloyd, glad to see you are going to become snow birds and hope you have a wonderful winter season down South.  Sorry the new format here is giving you so many problems.

Gloria, it sounds like you are feeling some better today.  Glad you were able to have some of the good Thanksgiving dinner to eat.  Do you have any trouble reading what I post since I use Bold?  If so I will drop that off.  I don't want you to miss something important I might write-Sure!  ;D
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 24, 2018, 12:55:09 PM
I'm not going to get into the techniques of posting any more, except to ask, Gloria, do you highlight your post before clicking on the size icon?  Then click on 4 and that should get the larger size.  I can read the posts that are not bold, but I have a time reading the posts that are not resized.  What would happen if you wrote your post on Notepad, copied it, clicked on Reply and pasted your post, then highlight your copy and click on the size icon #4.  Just a suggestion.  I used to do that with the former program.  If it is too much work for you, forget it.

I thought I posted something here earlier but I either lost it or posted in another folder.

Tom cut up my apples for me and I put them in the pie dish and put it in the oven.  The pie is now out of the oven and cooling on top of the range.  It has been many years since I baked any pie, but especially an apple pie, and I have an idea it will be my last.  I had no trouble, but I'm too old to be baking pies.  I've done my share and I'll let the younger generation take over.  It is nearly 1 pm and we should leave in an hour.  Tom is going to fix the green bean casserole here because there will be enough people in the kitchen anyway.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 24, 2018, 01:42:55 PM
I took a break for lunch and I'm checking out what's goin on here.

FIRST AND FOREMOST....GLORIA, if you quit we will send the cyber police after you!  You are one of our mainstay's and if you even mention quitting again, I'll have to do something drastic!  YOU HEAR ME?

I'm finished with everything except the marshmallows and the chocolate is melting for them.  When they are done, I'll get at the packing and hopefully finish that before I hit the sack tonight.

And that reminds me...the last of my bedding is waiting in the dryer to be replaced on the bed and that job will be done!  I can sleep in a clean bed tonight.

I think, when I'm finished here, I'm going to make a quick trip to the pet store.  One thing I mustn't run out of is dog food.  And the gas station is on the way.  I can fill up before I run out.

Almost forgot...the promised rain is here!!  And it looks like it's going to fulfill the weatherperson's promise and stick around a while.  And since he ground is frozen, it's not sinking in...just making gigantic puddles!

Enjoy the rest of your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 24, 2018, 02:59:51 PM
Miss Emily has come and gone - heading back to Kansas, thank goodness.
Shirley, I'd appreciate it if you could keep that predicted blizzard west of you until tonight, at least. Much better for her to be by herself in a cozy warm apartment than in a car on a snowy highway.

Thought about putting away Fall/Thanksgiving decorations but have decided to be a "recliner radish" and start the 3 e-books that appeared in my Loans at the same time.  Of course, that means they're all due at the same time.   ::)

Will probably fall asleep because I couldn't go to bed until I'd watched my OU Soonersmanage to beat West Virginia by 3 points.
 
Hoping Everyfriend Everywhere is having a Super Saturday.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 24, 2018, 03:31:11 PM
Good Saturday Afternoon... 

It has warmed up here considerably...
and this warmer weather is suppose tot hold
for a while...  

So I can start pealing off my layers
and let my body breath again.  

I like the idea of decorating with
tumbleweeds!     Once I figure out
how to prevent bugs in them  (if they
in fact do have critters hiding out)...

They would be fun to paint different colors
and add holiday lights to them...  always
fun to improvise and make use of what
we have available to us to make
decorating fun and somewhat cheaper.  

It is 3:30 now and by 5:00 or sooner
the sun will be gone for the day.  
(I do not like these long "Winter Nights",
but have to make the best of them. 

I often buy and wear "Men's Clothes",
as they do cover more of me and I like
the way they fit.     

Have a good night,  everyone..
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 24, 2018, 03:47:03 PM
 Gloria do not give up I and several others enjoy you. I still think if it is not broke do not fix it, if you email us your home address we will try to put you on our trip rut. I want to leave Tuesday but Nancy doesn't think we can move that fast. so most likely be later it the weak.  bob is going to take care of feeding the cattle so no reason for us to hang around here. we are going to the bank, water dept , and the light people Monday and fix it so they can get there $$. no need to hang around here.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 24, 2018, 04:07:45 PM
Sandy, I thought of you this morning as I took my COLD shower. I am so glad you suggested that, and since I read what you do, i am finding the medical people recommend COLD showers for folks that have itchy skin. Hot showers make the itch worse. I sit in my little shower with a hand held shower head and start with my feet and work my way up to my scalp...less shock that way, but so invigorating. Thank you for mentioning what you do....very helpful.

Lloyd,I am so proud of you, in the choice you have made with the motor home. I am glad that your Nancy is enjoying it with you. Do listen to her though...don't push her till she is ready. Keep Peace in the family. O.K. ?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 24, 2018, 07:18:30 PM
Thanks[/Marilyne, you was a big help. I even found my way to photos
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 24, 2018, 09:59:38 PM
The candy is finished and packed and ready for giving!

[/I hope I didn't wake anyone up with my red yelling but I'm so happy to have finished that chore.  I still have some left for me to eat and some for in case I forgot someone. 

And now I'm off to bed...my nice clean one that got done in between the candy dipping today.

Good night my friends.  Sleep well and wake refreshed to a new day!
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 24, 2018, 10:19:24 PM
Good Evening from the warmer
but wet rocky coast of Maine. 

June ...
I am so glad that you have been
able to find relief from your itchy
skin using cooler water when
you shower.... 

I have to work into it gradually, too... 
Initially warm but then I drop the temperature
before I finish up.     This does make a
difference when my skin is itchy.   

Have a good weekend,  everyone...
Sandy
:coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 24, 2018, 10:54:28 PM
Good evening, EVERYFRIEND!  It has been a lazy day for us.  Bob has been watching football and I have been reading and doing a few things around the house.

Yes, LARRY, we did get home safe and sound.  The roads were not great, but the plows were out in full force and the roads we better than they would have been.  Today the roads were terrible and there were many accidents and road closures.  Sure glad we and Dave's Family got out of there yesterday. Dave and Matthew skied twice this week, but the two little kiddos will not start ski lessons for two more weeks.  I do not think Michele plans to ski at all this winter.

Still no news from California about our new little grandson wanting to make a appearance.  Mama and daddy are getting most anxious for his arrival. 

LLOYD, so happy to see that you and Nancy are planning to head south and be snowbirds.  Lucky for you....I would do that too if we could. 

MARYANN, I bet your apple pie was enjoyed by all. 

Dave brought us the turkey and we got enough meat off of it for left over Turkey meal tonight and now it is ready to boil the bones in preparation for a nice soup.

I wish you all a good night of rest.  Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 25, 2018, 06:37:00 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm just checking in before I go take my shower and get ready for church at 8 a.m.  I have a couple of things to pick up at the store on my way home and then I'm going to make pot pie squares for some of the kids for Christmas.  They have to dry and then they'll keep until they decide to use them.

My keyboard is sluggish this morning so I'm going to leave it or later. Enjoy your day!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 25, 2018, 06:56:24 AM
Callie, I hope Em is back in her cozy apartment since today is going to be a real doozy for the KC part of KS. We aren't expecting much but a little snow mixed with rain, dropping temps all day and that blasted wind. I keep checking weather to see how far rain is away, will be wrapped & have to peel off after getting in church. I also am out of bread so will stop by the store after breakfast at Mickey D's with the family. I still have more laundry to do so this might be the best day for that job. I feel for all the travelers that must "go home" today, weather guessers have been warning of a mess "but then........."(in case it fizzles out). Super Suday to all.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 25, 2018, 06:57:37 AM
Good morning everyone...

What a difference in temperature 30° F much nicer than the +2 or 3.
Managed to get laundry on the line and off before it got rained on too much. More kindling split and more Moose Pharts made. Just need to make my shortbreads and frangipani yet.

Day of rest here but we do have to take the garbage away to the dump.


Callie, hope Miss Emily made it home before the storm. We worry about them no matter how old they are. Now my son is saying for me to phone him to make sure we got home alright.tide has turned :)


Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 25, 2018, 08:36:04 AM
well It is still messed up for me I can't use the cyemble's for telling our local tem. is cloudy and 44 degrees here. sure wis those that are capable of fixing it would put S & F back like it was. I think i am going to do like Gloria and just go else where. Have a great day. too bad bis health and age went sour for her she sure took good care of us all.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 25, 2018, 09:06:34 AM
 Hi Everyone. It is going to be an overcast day but is suppose to get up to 60 degrees this afternoon.  Pat got up this morning with a very sore foot or toe and has decided not to go to Church with me this morning.  After Sunday School and Church I will stop at Firehouse Subs to get us lunch.  We have nothing planned for this afternoon so will just rest and watch some Pro-Football. 

I had tried to make some comments based on the last messages I hadn't read but my computer froze up and I had to reboot it.  Since I don't have time this morning to read and post I will come back later this afternoon and post.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 25, 2018, 10:12:54 AM
Good morning everyone, slept late and missed the wind and 1" of rain overnight. When I pulled up the shades I was surprised to see everything wet. I heard on the weather yesterday there was a chance of some rain overnight but just heard on the TV that  it sure did rain and also more rain later.

LARRY  my son and DIL love the Honey Crisp apples and as soon as they were ripe they would pick most from the trees and keep them. They are pretty good keepers. He would share a few for his son and me. They are expensive here in the markets. Since his trees are almost all dead now he is pulling them out and he goes to a huge orchard over the state line in Conn.  When bold is black it is pretty clear, it is the ones in color that are blurry and hard for me to read
but have never complained about  it.

MARY ANN  if you have trouble reading my posts just skip them. I do know about resizing font size.

JANE  will you come here and give me 10 lashes with a wet noodle? Would be worth quitting if that happened. I have been with this group since the old place with Bis Busy Nest. Not many of us here that first met in the Nest. I used to love the toasted coconut covered marshmallows. Wonder if they still have them. Have not been into a market in several years now so don't know what is new or that I might like.

LLOYD  I would love to meet you and Nancy but there would be no place to park your RV here. Then you would not want to head here in the north east at this time of year. I live in Rhode Island, the little tiny state in New England. Just because Island is part of the name you would not believe the people who have asked me what  coast this island was off of. We are not  an island.

JUNE  good seeing you here this morning and see you have got the post problem. Some day maybe I will if some stop complaining about my posts.

JANE  know how you feel about getting the candy making finished. I used to feel like that, too.

JENNY  I stood at the top of a small hill on skies once and said no way so got a sled instead and enjoyed that.

JANE  I would like to get a new keyboard, this one skips a space between letters and at times I miss it so the word will be broken when I post.

SHIRLEY  my oldest grandson went to Arizona to spend Thanksgiving with my daughter and SIL and he left for San Diego early Friday morning so he avoided the week end traffic.

AMY  you are so right about how we worry about our kids and grands when they are traveling. Never ends.

LLOYD  I feel like quitting but am too stubborn and if some have trouble reading my posts they can skip them.

Thanks Larry and Amy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 25, 2018, 11:11:06 AM
Shirley,  Em texted about 6:30 last night that she was home and had gone to the grocery store.   :thumbup:

There's a Strong Cold northwest wind here this morning.  Just walking the length of the driveway and back to get the paper made my nose snuffly.  Guess it's another stay-home-from-church day.   :(   They're going to forget who I am.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere has an Enjoyable Day.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on November 25, 2018, 11:30:01 AM
I am officially no longer a property owner. I sold my condo and signed off all the legal papers and have the money in the bank. So all I have to do is bask in my retirement.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 25, 2018, 11:51:22 AM
Got home from church after a quick stop at the store for some stuff I forgot.  Now I'm ready.

RADIOMAN, I often wish I could do that.  Enjoy it!

I might be missing for a while.  My keyboard doesn't want to work.  Frustrating!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 25, 2018, 12:12:39 PM
Radioman ,that means WE get to see more of you :thumbup: You have earned your retirement ,now enjoy it to the fullest..


Jane, take your keyboard and shake it upside down and see if that helps you. .
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 25, 2018, 12:22:59 PM
Good to hear Em is already back in her nest, Callie, we have near white out right now. Was rain when I left for church, came out to sleet & by the time we had McDonalds breakfast, it was snow & blowing horizonal...seriously! I had to run by the store for bread, (can't live without bread...) was in only a few minutes & came out to windshield covered with snow/ice, so back on with the super window warmer.

Miss Callie (MamaCat) wanted out last night but was at the door at 4:30 am when I got up, she's had breakfast & sleeping by the furnace vent under the sink. Tiger is sleeping on the other vent in the kitchen. Tom is sleeping on my bed. They all had a look out & decided this was no weather to be out in!  I'm not sure how much new snow is coming down or if it's just being picked up & blowing, the wind is noisy!

Gloria, when we were talking about what was best for everyone's eyes, I must have missed that colors don't work well for you... I will switch to black if it helps. My eyes are giving me fits, still read without glasses but distance far & not so far are not keeping with glasses. Too bad we can't have eyes that will "auto focus" like the digital cameras now (maybe some day?). I think back when using the old 35mm cameras & all of a sudden my photos were coming out fuzzy... That started this roller coaster with the eyes, being both a little NEAR & a little FAR sighted, then no glasses worked to see the dash of the car. (My excuse for a couple tickets... not really), but I'm convinced that by straining my eyes to see the speedometer with the distance glasses, it made the near vision go bad. I still read without glasses but watching TV across the room is clearer with prescription glasses from 15-20 years ago, not the ones made the last couple years, they are too strong for inside the house. Don't mean to whine but it's a surprise.

Have to grin at your mention of the kids wanting US to report in when we get home, Amy, mine do the same. As I left McDonalds while ago I told my son that I was going to the store so not "straight home".  ;)

My Windows 10 version of PSP is due to be delivered today, if it comes & I can install and figure it out, I'll post a photo of our blizzard. Don't hold your breath, that's a whole lot of "IFs".  :crazy2: Better get on with my day, didn't get much sleep last night so will try for a nap today.

I am glad I brought up a bucket of sand for the sidewalk... it works better than ice melt... thanks to the gophers it was no effort on my part to just scoop those mounds they build into a bucket. I found a new use for those 20 pound plastic cartons of TidyCats... I cut off the bottom end & angled down the sides to make a big scoop, since the handle is already on the side. Didn't have to dig out a shovel! Next one I will cut neater, got plenty of those "jugs".

The pool guy didn't want to use them as "spacers" in the pool water so ice would have "give" during hard freezes & not damage the sides of the pool. Hope he is right, I will be very upset if there is damage when we open in the spring. We've put milk jugs (half full of water to keep them from blowing out) in every winter for 30 years, someone told us to do it so we did. Hard for me to change my ways.  ::)

Jane, the keyboard is probably just acting up because of updates, my computers have given me fits lately because of updates, just wait a while & restart & they are okay. Good luck!

Don, good to see you, glad to hear you sold your condo so fast. My neighbor put his house on the market some time ago & think he listed with the wrong agent... not seeing any lookers so wonder if it's being advertised. We know when ours was put on the market with a relocation company, I was told later that various agents complained they couldn't get in the "lock box" for keys to show it. Many of the companies get paid for taking care of property (like having yards maintained, etc) so drag the selling out. Instead of paying for utilities your money can earn interest, right? Are you getting into the Christmas spirit yet? I hope you didn't get rid of your Santa suit... Have you made many new friends since the move?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 25, 2018, 12:58:49 PM
Gloria, whatever  you did to your post, keep it up.  It showed up loud and clear.  I'm sorry my blue is blurry for you, but it is my identification so I can find my post if necessary.  I'll change the font to see if that helps.

Shirley, too bad  you are having a snow/sleet problem; we probably will get it in a few days and I saw something about a Winter Weather Advisory. 

I am tired from our Thanksgiving yesterday, but it was good and such good memories.  The twins were so well behaved.  They will be two in February.  There were eight adults and the two girls.  Alicia fixed the turkey in a bag and it turned out very moist and tasty.

My computer keyboard skips spaces too but it seems to be after certain letters and I have to watch the 'n' because if often doesn't show up and I have to backtrack.

Dot and I did our usual, eating out, but I did not go to church this morning.  I was quite tired from our Thanksgiving dinner. 

Don, it was good to hear from you.  Selling your condo is one less thing for you to worry about so maybe you can post more often.  We like to hear from you.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 25, 2018, 01:24:55 PM
I've discovered that it's not my keyboard because it works fine everywhere but here. I'm going to type the next paragraph without corrections to show you what's happening.  Then I'm getting the heck out of here.

I've beentypigfor most ofmy life and even as a beginner I neer made this ny mistakes.  It's reall frustrating to lok u andsee something ike is whnI'm finshes.  oodbefor nwQ
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 25, 2018, 02:28:27 PM
Shirley,  your weather report makes me doubly glad that Miss Emily headed back yesterday.
Ummm......Near sighted + Far sighted + "can't see the dashboard" =  Trifocals!!!!    ;D   (I tried them; made me dizzy; now have stronger bifocals and take my glasses off to read and work on the computer.

I made it to church!  All of the OTL group was there but none of us was interested in going anywhere but home afterwards.  Still cold, cloudy and very windy.  I think all the leaves in my yard blew into the garage....well, maybe "a lot of them".   ;D

Have made more sliders for Grandson.  If he doesn't start out in time to come by, I'll have them with soup.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 25, 2018, 02:29:58 PM
Good Afternoon Everyone.... 
It is hard making changes,  but
we can do it.  We just have to  keep
trying .... 
Not sure what is causing you to make
mistakes typing,  Jean....  Keep working on it...    Are you sure that you didn't spill
something on your keyboard??  To make it
sticky and hard to type on? 

Good luck in finding out what is your problem......
Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 25, 2018, 03:55:53 PM
Have read all your lovely posts, and in spite of our computers and keyboards mis-behaving, we still  keep trying. Can't keep us stubborn Seniors down

I am staying in my nightgown today. Woke up at 4 a.m. feeling blah so decided to just take the day off, and enjoy. I did a lot of Bible reading and enjoyed that. Had a breakfast of yogurt, a banana, a glass of metamucil and a couple cups of coffee.The coffee is because I like the taste of it, the metamucil is to keep the bowels cleaned up, the banana and yogurt are essential to my Gut problems, and along with all that, I have had my nitro patch put on, My thyroid pill taken first of all, then four more pills that I take with breakfast. I will have 8 more pills before I close my eyes tonight.

I'm sure you found all that very interesting and enlightening. Whatever, it keeps the body operating sufficiently. Beggars can't be chooser.

Radioman, I am so glad you have unloaded a big responsibility and I'm praying that you are adjusting to your new style of living. I sold my home12 years ago, and am in my second care facility. I have been here at Rowntree Gardens for nearly two years, and it is the best move I ever made. It is operated by the Quakers, it is a non-profit organization, all faiths are welcome. three meals a day...huge meals...housekeeping weekly, change of bed linens, scrubbing, every week, vacuuming and dusting every other week. Clinic downstairs in my building, R.N. on duty 24/7. Son lives close by. I could not ask for more. I hope the same for you my friend.

We are have a semi-cloudy day, a bit on the cool side..perfect day to just relax and do what I choose...nothing. See you later. June

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 25, 2018, 04:09:26 PM
well I am checking things out again and am still not happy how they are set up now used to come in here where I left off. i will take my laptop with us and park someplace where I can hook  up on a free internet connection. and stay in touch. woe it is snowing crazy here now. must be Shirley's fault she just turned it loose and let it dump on us. started out very large flakes and has sized down to fine but closer to gather. visibility is not good at all. I got out early and fed stock before it started snowing. I shut the horses in the lot was going to hook them up but not now. a friend stopped buy to check on us. and said any thing i can do for you. I said yes as you are already wrapped up go out on your way and go let the horses out I am not going out and work them in this snow. now I am going back to couch and fiend a good western on the TV and most likely take a Nap. Have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 25, 2018, 04:23:31 PM
JaneS, I have had similar things happen here and I have always thought it was the letter that was causing it, or my typing.  I could tell what you typed, but I know how frustrating it is. 

Thanks to all who typed and coded their copy; I could read all but Lloyd's.  My Spell Check is working overtime with a red line under each letter until the end.  I'm not going to complain.

I did not go to church today because I was tired after our Thanksgiving dinner yesterday.  I did go to breakfast with Dot and had a nap after I was home a while.  I feel much better now, more like a human being. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 25, 2018, 05:16:20 PM
Looks like the snow moved on east (sorry Lloyd).... the wind is wagging the trees back & forth like an ambitious old lady sweeping the floor, only "the brooms are upside down". Those tall lanky trees down by the river are swaying so much it almost makes one sick to watch. The pool area is full of plate size sycamore leaves from across the street and a house west of us, & lots of other leaves that are not from MY trees! So far I have not seen any bags of leaves out for trash other than in MY driveway... I think I am done.

Callie, can't do trifocals because that middle part of the glasses is where I need the strongest help for driving. Since I messed up my vision looking at the dashboard with the distance perscription, the last pair of glasses I had made, I found an old pair that worked fine for seeing the speedometer... took them in to the ophthalmologist to see if he would okay that for the bifocal part. He did & they do pretty good. I also had a pair made without any bifocal & a number of old pairs that work for around the house.

Oh, didn't realize what time it is, gotta feed cats! Miss Callie has not been out all day & I'm not sure she ventured into the utility room to use that litter box. The other two know there's 3 they can use in the house/basement, but Callie only knows about the 2 in the garage and she doesn't want to go out. They are a worry.........
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 25, 2018, 05:17:59 PM
 Jane, did you have chocolate covered marshmallows for your lunch?  :2funny:  I would have been tempted.  Getting your candy finished for the holidays is something that is worth shouting about as that is a really big job. 

Jenny, being in your nice warm home and watching football or reading is sure better than being on bad roads.  I am currently watching your Denver Broncos play Pittsburg and at the moment are leading by 3 points.  I bet the little ones are looking forward to learning to ski. 

Shirley, I haven't heard any news today but I expect a lot of travelers are not having fun today as they try to get home on planes or in their cars.  At least your kids are close enough that if you had a problem getting home they could come to your aid. 

Callie, from the weather report I saw it sounds like Kansas City was in the path for some drifting snow.  Glad your granddaughter didn't wait until today to drive back.  I always hate it when I put a hold on books and they become available at the same time.  How do you keep them straight if you read all three at the same time? 

Sandy, do you have tumbleweeds in Maine? 

Lloyd, you and Nancy are retired now so no need to rush things.  Are you getting snow today?

June, good advice to Lloyd about keeping Nancy happy.  This is a lesson I think most of us men learn fairly early in our married lives.  Cold showers are not going to happen for me.

Don, congrats on selling your condo.  It is always a worry when we have a home for sale.  I will have to do this one more time unless I am no longer around and then Pat or our son will have to deal with selling it.  However, I hope that is a few years off.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 25, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Hello, Everyfriend!  I'm going to try typing this on word pad and then transferring it to the Soda Shoppe.
Sandy, it isn't the keyboard because it works fine everywhere else such as here on word pad.  And no, I didn't spill anything on it. If I did, it would be in everything I try to type. 

This afternoon, I rolled potpie and cut the squares to dry.  This is the PA Dutch Slippery Pot Pie.  It isn't a "pie" as such.  The squares are cooked with potatoes and carrots in a chicken and broth mixture.  It's an actual German dish that my grandfather used to make and he has passed it on to my mother and then me.  My sister doesn't make it because she never really liked it when she was growing up.  I love it and I'm seeing it being passed to my Texas daughter and both of her daughters.  It's one of the recipes that Ali (mother of Emma) already has in her files. 

Now it has to sit around and dry so I can put it in plastic bags and wrap it for Christmas.  They probably know it's coming and would be disappointed if it didn't but it's fun.

Today was a bit warmer than it's been around here but it stayed really foggy all day and that made for a dreary day.  I'm glad I didn't have to go anywhere after church.

LARRY, I test the candy as I go but I don't eat a lot of it until I'm sure I haven't missed anyone on my list.  I can always make up a mixed bag for someone if I need it.

I hope you've all had a wonderful day and I hope I can get this posted.  If you see it, I did OK.  If you don't, I didn't[/size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 25, 2018, 06:04:37 PM
HOORAY!!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 25, 2018, 07:42:46 PM
Congratulations, Jane! Christmas & Santa all squared away. Me, too... only all I did was give money & Amazon cards. Everyone is supposed to buy what they want so I don't buy things they do NOT want...and to tell me at the Christmas party what I gave them.... only they never do so every year I threaten to not do the money/gift cards again. It's not fun to not "give" when everyone else is giving, so that's how it started being a Thanksgiving thing for me.  :tissue:

Your Slipper Pot Pie reminded me of my father talking about his mother making "Pate' Pie", a potato/bacon/onion & think cheese in a regular pie crust. My sister kept trying to get it just right but Dad would eat it & suggest another little change. I sat back & snickered that he was conning her into keep on making them. He always had them polished off before I got there so I never tasted it. He was quite a character.

Got my new Paint Shop Pro 2019 today, installed & learned enough to get a photo resized & put over in Photos. But it didn't work like last week when I posted the family photo. My heart is still racing (it is always about 100 bpm so right now it really speedy)... I'm a basket case installing anything & then faced with not a clue how to set up... I picked a photo from my desk top that wouldn't push me into depression if I ruined it, but I think it remained original as well as the resize. Time will tell. So far the computer hasn't crashed, Gloria, that's the main reason I'm stressed... remembering how many times your computer "spit up" when you tried to work with PSP. I need to eat something... ate lunch late but forgot we had another meal time come & go. Hummmmmmmm.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on November 25, 2018, 07:50:47 PM

The interesting part of selling my condo is that it was only listed for two days. But even better I got $8000 more than what I was asking. I was in a prime downtown location and the purchaser didn't want to take a chance on being out bid. So it worked out all round.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 25, 2018, 08:03:05 PM
Radioman, congratulations on the sale of your Condo...that was a very likable increase, for sure.

I had a nice surprise this afternoon. My Dori and Gary came to see me, and Dori brought me a big slice of her very tasty pumpkin pie, with some whipped cream on the side. I will soon be enjoying it. Have to have some supper first, but I'm not a bit hungry. Maybe some cottage cheese and fruit, then on to the pie and coffee.

May you all have a very Good Night and a Blessed tomorrow. Hugs, Love and more prayers. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 25, 2018, 10:11:31 PM
do not know how much snow we got but plenty and I am not going to go out and Measure it either. just hope the electricity stays on so we stay warm and toasty. going to hit the hay, hope you all have sweet dreams. good night.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 25, 2018, 10:31:57 PM
Good night Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 26, 2018, 06:50:07 AM
Good morning everyone.

We have a light dusting of snow with the threat of more to come later in the day. As long as we get in and out of the city and back home before the snow starts. Hubby has a Dr appointment and then we are meeting up with a friend  to hand over cat/dog bed cushions that another friend made. I also have some goodies to give her that will be made into cat toys.

Better go get ready

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on November 26, 2018, 07:40:07 AM
Good morning to All.  I haven't been here in a long time and I'm sorry about that.  Too much going on.  I see that Michael (Oldiesman) has done some redecorating on the Seniors & Friends site.  It will take some getting used to for me.

I haven't gone back and read all the posts so I don't know what has been happening to all of you.  I hope to catch up soon.

Take care.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 26, 2018, 07:47:05 AM
according to my computer JaneS put us to bed and AMY got us up but no way to tell for sure the time clocks here are all out of seak. all wrong timeon them once again wish some one that knows how to would fix S & F format would fix it back to where it knew the correct time and where and when we come and go like it used to. it is 23 degrees out side and 65 down stairs and 72 up. so I am going after breakfast going to build a fire in the fireplace down stairs. we got yesterday about 2" of snow. hope you all have a good day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 26, 2018, 08:56:57 AM
Quote from: larryhanna on November 25, 2018, 05:17:59 PM  ?
Sandy, do you have tumbleweeds in Maine? 

Good Morning from the warmer and rainy rocky
coast of Maine.  No need for extra help with
the heat today ..... 

On Tumbleweeds

We don't have them  here in Maine...

Like cowboys, wagon trains and buffalo,
tumbleweeds are icons of the Old West.
These twisted balls of dead foliage
rolling across deserts and the open range
are staples of Western movies and the American imagination.

But the truth about tumbleweeds isn't so simple.
They may be romantic symbols of our national
love affair with the Wild West, but tumbleweeds
are also invasive weeds called Russian thistle,
and many modern-day Westerners fear they're
taking over.

How they got here

In 1873, Russian immigrants arrived in South Dakota
carrying flax seed that was apparently contaminated
with Russian thistle seeds (Salsola tragus).
Once sown, these invaders from another continent
quickly sprouted, unhampered by natural
predators and diseases to keep them in check.

Each winter after Russian thistle plants die,
the brittle bushy parts snap off at the roots
 and blow away, dispersing seeds wherever
they tumble (about 250,000 per plant).

Sandy

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 26, 2018, 09:48:56 AM
Sandy, that is interesting about tumble weeds and I did not know that.  I think we had an occasional tumble weed when I was growing up.  Not growing near us, but blowing from somewhere.  After the field beside us was built up, no more tumble weeds. 

We have a white world here today and Tom is out driving in it.  He figured he could make more money driving than teaching.  I'd much rather he be teaching because he'd be on one place.  He likes to drive in iffy weather.

The snow plows were here at 6:30 am when I got up the first time and by 9:30 am when I got up the second time, you'd never know anything was plowed.  I will stay in today but tomorrow I have a haircut appointment.

I am making this a #5 because Gloria said the blue #4 was blurry so I am hoping the larger size will be easier for her to read.  On other folders, I'll continue with #4. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 26, 2018, 11:45:29 AM
Good morning everyone, foggy this morning and a raw feeling to the air. Have a grocery order coming in this morning, my CNA will be here to help put it all away. Not much else for her to do today.

DON  enjoy your retirement with nothing more pressing for you to do except take care of yourself. Hope you come in and post more now.

SHIRLEY  most colors get to my eyes especially if they are bright.Stick with the color you like. Everyone should use the font color they like. I did not mean to start something, just tired of some complaining about mine. Like you I have been having trouble with my eyes I like my eye doctor but thinking maybe I need a new one. I don't like the new ones who think machines can tell them what I see or do no see.

JANE  like you my typing looks like that at times, makes me wonder if I do not hit some keys hard enough. Getting tiresome to keep correcting.

CALLIE  I tried the progressive lenses but I could not see right for anything so went back to bifocals. My CNA has 2 pair of glasses one for reading and one for everything else. She has to keep changing them. She does not want to even try bifocals.

JUNE  I did just about what you did yesterday. Stayed in nightgown and robe all day. There was nobody coming and it was not a nice day to go outside. I read and slept on and off all day.Just a plain lazy day.

LLOYD  bet the horses were glad not to be worked in the cold snow.

LARRY  my grandson always leave early Friday morning to get home before the holiday week end traffic going home. That is a ride of almost 900 miles. He does love it where ,y daughter now lives.

SHIRLEY  when using a photo to resize or work on always duplicate the original and only work on the copy. That is one of the things I remember when learning PSP. I would make a duplicate and delete the original from the PSP and make a couple more to work on and when I know what I was doing I would do it on the first duplicate to save as.

DON wow that was a good deal on the condo for you. That happened to my grandson. He put his house on the market when they found a bigger one, sole it in 2 weeks for a lot more than he was asking.

PHYLLIS  good seeing you at last. You found a surprise when you logged in and I did too when I got here a few days ago and found his new stuff, still trying to find my way.

LLOYD  was going to email you but do not have your email address.

SANDY  I got a chuckle about tumbleweed here in the northeast. Since it was addressed to you I did not answer.

MARY ANN  stick to 4, 5 is more blurry. I am weird I guess because I do not like bold and that is what everyone is using now so I better

I started this 3 hours ago, cannot sit long and keep getting up.
Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on November 26, 2018, 12:23:09 PM
Thanks, Gloria.  I'm going to try to get here more often but I don't dare make any promises that I might not be able to keep.  I'm still not finished with re-roofing this house!  The weather caused many delays and one issue has not been resolved.  Hopefully I can get it all taken care of this week.   :-\
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 26, 2018, 12:38:29 PM
Merry Monday!

Re:  Tumbleweeds..... Lots and lots of them on our route between Amarillo and Leadville!!  Hubby grumbled the year I insisted we stop and get one to take home to Leadville so I could use it for a Christmas decoration. (I think I held it on my lap the entire way because it wouldn't fit in the trunk with our luggage, etc.) He changed his mind when he saw how nice it looked sprayed gold and put with some straw angels we already had.

Gloria,  I tried the progressive lens (lenses?) but could never keep my head still in the right position. Same with trifocals because the individual lens had to be so small.  I do wear bifocals and the "bi" part is a bit larger than usual.

I was going to do errands today but realized there were Domestic Duties and Desk Work that should be done first.
Didn't get as early a start as I'd planned because a long-time friend who moved away several years ago called to visit as I was eating breakfast.  I'll take a good conversation over duties and deskwork any day!!

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is Enjoying the day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 26, 2018, 12:47:27 PM
Phyllis, it is good to hear from you regardless of when it happens. 

Callie, I'll bet your tumbleweed decoration was pretty.  I don't get decorating magazines any more, but it is interesting what people can do with weeds and plants.  I'm not creative in that way; I can follow directions, but the results are not as pretty as the picture.

Gloria, I'm sorry the #5 was blurry too.  I could read yours OK today and would have preferred Bold, but you said that bothers you, so do it "your way" and I will too.

I think our snow has slowed down and Tom got home about 10:15 am.  I'm always more calm when he is in here on stormy days. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Carol on November 26, 2018, 03:07:27 PM
Tumbelweeds - we lived off-base in Wyoming and one time I could not go out the west side front door because of the stack of weeds.  They can stick to the grill of a car too. 

Belated birthday greeting to Don - Radioman!  My Don has a birthday we will celebrate a few days late when we get to Colorado. 

Jenny is doing the Happy Dance, wearing her orange Bronco shirt!!! 

Mary Ann:  I hope you are not trapped in the house from this snow storm. 

Gloria:  There was a haze in the area from the CA smoke but it is clear now.  I am glad your relatives (daughter I believe) doesn't have the smoke.  One son had a San Fran trip and everyone was wearing masks - I hope he did as well.

We will be busier when get home - and busier than I planned.  We will do some 3 dogs/chicken/duck sitting with one son - so they can get away.  I just hope it doesn't snow. Today, we both washed windows here and Don put in some solar lawn lights.  It is super dark here as overhead lights are not allowed - the stars are much more visible and we do enjoy gazing outdoors. 

Pitch dark the other night and I found two young men had been dropped off to sign a petition - they were frightened by the Javelina (wild pigs, sorta) as they should be because the bites have germs and they a huge.  I gave them one of our flashlights to help them find the main road. What kind of people would drop teens off in this senior community? 

I just had to stop and answer the cell phone - another robo call.  We have heard that something may be in the works to hinder these interruptions. Has anyone heard the news on that issue?   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 26, 2018, 03:54:34 PM
Carol, if I am stuck in the house, it is by choice.  I can't walk far in any weather and if I go somewhere, Tom takes me.  The storm was short-lived, but produced quite a bit of snow.  Tom has gone out to drive again.  He did quite well this morning.

I've had three robo calls today, two from the same number.  The first time a woman left a message - something about Social Security.  I could not understand her southern accent but the call came from southern Illinois - Springfield area code.  The second call was from Detroit.  Often I don't let them get far enough to leave a message anyway, stopping the call when I find out it's "unavailable".  The worst part is that Dot's calls register as "unavailable" but I know her number so I don't have a problem there.

I'm looking at the Weather Channel and they're posting snowfalls in the East, one place had 13.8 inches.  I am sure we didn't get that much, maybe six inches, maybe less.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 26, 2018, 04:19:51 PM
Hmm .....where is Jane??? Plus Larry is MIA too!

It was an interesting day..on the way into the city the roads we not too bad but we had to stop for an accident ,a vehicle had wiped out 5-6 guard rails..fire trucks and ambulance was there. Finished what we needed to do and headed home..roads were wet but as we got further north they were slushy and it pulled me in. :yikes:  I went from one side the the highway to the next, throwing the poor dog off the back seat onto the floor  and finally  got straightened out Thankfully no one was coming in the opposite  direction. As we came closer to home we saw that someone else had done the same thing only they also took out6 guard rails..
I was so happy to pull into the garage! :clap:  :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 26, 2018, 04:43:51 PM
Amy, I am so glad you got home OK.  I know it is scary when you go all over the road.  I remember twice going home from work where I made a 180 degree turn, both times on side roads, but still in some traffic. 

Amy, I checked and Larry posted in Norm's this morning late and said his computer had locked up so he probably didn't do much posting after that.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 26, 2018, 04:53:55 PM
[Good evening not to cold, but raining heavy

Amy glad you got home safe.

Callie, years ago some one up here wanted me to bring spanish moss home. So while in Charleston we went up to Summerville and got moss along the road. MY mother in law was in the back seat and she started screaming, when my husband found a place he pulled over and stopped the car. My MIL jumped out, there were lizards claiming all over the back seat. It took awhile to calm  my MIL down and try to clean the car of lizards Needless to say our Northern friend did not get any Spanish moss
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 26, 2018, 05:43:12 PM
Quote from: Lloyd Hammond on November 26, 2018, 07:47:05 AMaccording to my computer JaneS put us to bed and AMY got us up but no way to tell for sure the time clocks here are all out of seak. all wrong timeon them once again wish some one that knows how to would fix S & F format would fix it back to where it knew the correct time and where and when we come and go like it used to. it is 23 degrees out side and 65 down stairs and 72 up. so I am going after breakfast going to build a fire in the fireplace down stairs. we got yesterday about 2" of snow. hope you all have a good day.

Lloyd

Go to the top of the page. Click on your name, then click "Look and Layout". You'll see a "Time zone" setting there. Choose the appropriate time zone, then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Change Profile". If you can't figure it out, let me know where you are or what time zone you're in and I'll adjust it for you :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 26, 2018, 05:46:41 PM
Gloria D, not quite the same, but one time on a drive home from Indps, I stopped at a rest stop and sat at a table for a while.  I noticed hickory nuts on the ground, so picked up a few of them and took them home.  When I cracked one open, it was full of worms.  They didn't stay around very long.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Carol on November 26, 2018, 06:18:34 PM
I have to call this Air Force Blue - not truly their color but it is in between the two blue boxes. 

Wonderful stories on what was picked off the ground.  Yikes.

Sandy:  I am glad your weather temperature came back up - at least for awhile. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 26, 2018, 09:52:29 PM
Wha happened to todays posts ?????
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 26, 2018, 10:32:50 PM
Well, shucks, I forgot to take notes tonight so will wing it.

First of all, Don, that is great that you get more than expected from a sale. Gone are the days when they try to talk you down, huh? Time to enjoy what you've spend a lifetime working for! I am anxious to hear how this first holiday season goes at your new home. You can be the spark to make it all joyful!

About those extras we carried home that we didn't know about. We found lots of shells on the beaches everywhere can contain live critters that can come out to look for food or find out where they are. I wasn't sure if it was humane to throw away the shells since "it was somebody's home".... What we actually got back to Kansas with I immediately got out the propane stove & set a big stainless steel pot on it to "boil" all the shells. ICKY smelling & most of the shells were dumped into a rock garden.

Phyllis, I totally understand about being over powered with major work around a house. Feel like I lost the whole summer to repairs & my poor house looks like it needs a back hoe to clean out everything that needs to be put away or disposed of. Out of control!

Mary Ann, I had the same thing happen when I brought hickory nuts back from a campground in MO. I cracked them with the vice & put them in the bird feeder. A few years later I brought some back again & every one I cracked was good, no worms, but I still gave them to the birds. I don't remember ever eating hickory nuts & not even sure humans eat them. I am chicken.... We had a lot of black walnuts in MO & my father loved them.

Gloria, I already had a big update on the PSP 2019 tonight. I tried to work on the family photo to clone in a picture of son & significant other he sent from the cruise... BuT, I can't figure how to resize the clone brush. Nothing works like the older version so I'm going to see if I can get that old one to fix one more photo for me. I don't like changes & didn't know that much about setting up the old ones so feeling down & dumb tonight. I even tried to crop "bust shots" of the two to put on the group shot but the crop tool doesn't work like the old one.  :tissue:

Oh, Amy, that is scary. Years ago when I was driving a conversion van & we lived in the KC area (lots of hilly streets), I came out of the store at the bottom of the hill & found a layer of fresh snow everywhere. Our house was near the top of the hill & I was at the bottom. I had no idea that tires don't actually get the mileage "they say" when you buy. As I started up the hill an 18 wheeler pulled behind me... & I started sliding backwards. That poor driver behind me just stopped until I got enough traction to get far enough ahead of him before he started moving his rig again. Next time I filled up with gas a man came over to me & suggested I look at my tires, they were getting BALD. We just bought the "year around" type tires, but ever since I do watch.... except with the new RV & found out it should have had the front end aligned when I first bought because the RV place neglects to do that after they add all that weight on, so this summer I had to replace front tires & get that alignment with about 20,000  miles on the vehicle & tires.

I sitting here listening to TomCat snoring behind my chair. He wants to be where ever I am & discovered the cat bed by my chair never got used so it has become his. Time to give them their midnight snack & put myself to bed.

Carol, that is awful that parents would drop kids off & not be concerned about wild animals in the area. Maybe they thought "us old folks" aren't dangerous. You know why we had to keep a pitchfork on the front porch... when you're the last row of houses on the NW side of a small town with nothing but flat land tumbleweeds around... those tumbleweeds would pack up between the houses to the top of the roof & with any rail on the porch, like a cage for them. We used to laugh about not daring to put throw rugs on the porch to shake because the wind would blow them away, but if you waited a few days it would change direction & bring them back.

Hi, June, I guess everyone is sort of testing the water with the new site. Hope Michael doesn't get upset with us griping so much. I'm sure he didn't do the update unless it was necessary. We will each learn to navigate after a while. Good night, sweet dreams & God Bless (Hal always turned out the lights with that note).
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 27, 2018, 06:32:26 AM
Oldiesmann I still seam to be brain dead so looks like you will have to fix it for me Thanks

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 27, 2018, 07:11:28 AM
Good morning everyone..

Woke up to more snow and weather dog says it is still snowing out. Will deal with that in a bit.

Thank you Mary Ann, Gloria de and Shirley, I don't wish to do that again!! Shirley that must have been some ride for you also!

We are still missing Larry and Jane and Joy also!

Good to see you Phyliss, dealing with house hold problems can cause a lot of stress too!!

Lloyd, did you get the emails I sent you??

Tea is done better go deal with the snow as we have VON coming this morning.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 27, 2018, 07:46:31 AM
ANY no so far I have not got any email from you ( my email address is as folly's.)( bluweb37@gmail,com ) If my brain is thinking right today Gloria also wanted it go for it girls and have a good day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 27, 2018, 07:52:34 AM
Good morning everyone, another inch + more rain overnight.It  was hit ting my windows like someone was holing a hose and hitting the windows.

PHYLLIS if your weather has been anything like we have been getting we have broken records for cold in November and also broke records for rain this month. If it had been snow we would be snowed in.

CALLIE  the eye doctor I had for years until he retired I never had a problem with the bifocals I had. T he young one who bought his practice used machines to tell where to put the line, they always bothered me. Changed to a different one and the first ones were the same. One day I looked at the new pair and and old pair. The machine had the line almost halfway up the lens and the one was much lower. Before I got the next pair I brought the old pair with me and showed it to them, fine now they take the measurements the to the old ones and no more problems for me.

CAROL  my daughter said they had one day of smelling smoke in the air but then the wind changed and it was gone.

AMY  always good to get home after a snowy ride on the roads. I know I always said a prayer when I go home.

GLORIA de  I would have been like your MIL with lizards all around me.

SHIRLEY  last PSP I bought was 14 and after 1 week I uninstalled it, I stayed with 12 and also had the Jasc 8 installed in case I wanted to animate anything. If I could get my PSP going again I think I would have to take lessons again, don't think I would remember how to do anything now. Been almost a year since I did anything in it.

AMY  you make me glad we had more rain and not snow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 27, 2018, 08:01:37 AM
Lloyd sent them again to you..

Snow is wet, take one step and water comes up through the impression. Neighbour plowed the mouth of the driveway for us and I took over a ham to them that we had picked up in the city.

Back to getting things ready for the VON when she comes.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on November 27, 2018, 08:35:28 AM
Thanks for the time instructions, Michael.  I think I was successful in changing it to Eastern Standard time.

Gloria de, funny story about MIL and lizards.  About a month ago I nearly leapt out of my skin when a lizard skittered up on the arm of my chair.  Scared me and when I jumped it scared the lizard. It's the first time one has come into the house.  I finally found him and escorted him outside.  They aren't dangerous but they can really startle me.

Shirley, I sometimes wonder what I am thinking by trying to stay in my home as long as I am able.  The latest issue with the roof is that when they finally got good enough weather to come and replace it they removed and disposed of my attic fan.  With our heat and humidity during the summer it is almost necessary to have either an attic fan or a ridge vent.  I opted to not have a ridge vent installed and was a little dismayed that they removed the attic fan.  So now I have no way of moving hot, humid air out of the attic.  I talked to the boss of the company yesterday and he promised to bring a new fan and install it--at no charge.  Of course, now I have the added expense of calling an electrician to reconnect the power to the fan....that on top of having someone disconnect the power before the roofing work could begin and replacement of plywood under-roof where the old attic fan was.  <sigh>

Gloria, I saw on the weather report the other night that this has been the 2nd wettest year on record...at least, so far.  Really tired of rain but the sun is shining this morning. yea!  I'm very grateful that we are not having snow and extreme cold like all of you up North are having.  Stay warm and stay safe.

I seem to have a lot to say this morning so I'd better quote Shirley who sometimes says "Shut up!" to herself and say, "Shut up, phyllis!"

Amy, I always enjoy reading your posts.  So glad that your spin-out didn't have serious results.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 27, 2018, 09:22:09 AM
 Hi Everyone. We are in for a sunny but chilly day.  Right now it is 33 degrees in our area and will only get into the mid to upper 40's this afternoon. Pat has a dental cleaning at 10 am so we will have to leave shortly after 9:30.  From there we will head down to the Church for our Senior's Luncheon.  Today the program will be presented by our organist/pianist and I expect we will be singing some Christmas hymns and some Christmas secular music as well.  She did a similar program last year and she is a wonderful pianist.  I am really looking forward to it.

Gloria, I was amazed at the number of machines the eye doctors had when I had the cataracts removed.  Your posting looks great this morning and is very readable.  I don't think hitting the keyboard keys harder would have any effect on what appears in the posting box.  I wore progressive lenses for many years but there was an adjustment period.  Your grandson is smart to beat the holiday traffic.  What a mess they have had at some of the airports, especially Chicago due to the snowstorms. 

Phyllis, it seems the problem with owning a home never end. Hope you are soon through with your roofing project.  Post when you can but none of us can make promises about when we will post.  I try to post in the mornings but sometimes life interferes and I don't get it done until late afternoon when I am not rushed. 

Callie, it congers up an interesting visual of you riding along in the car with a tumbleweed on your lap.  Glad your efforts turned out well.  I agree with you that a good conversation with a friend is more important than most household duties, which will still be there when the conversation is over. 

Carol, I don't like to open my door after dark unless I recognize the person.  I agree sending someone around to get a petition signed after dark would be a thankless job.  Nice of you to give them a flashlight.  Apparently there is an agency of the Federal Government working on something to limit the Robo calls.  There would be a big fine to the companies doing it if they could be prosecuted.  It really doesn't sound very promising. 

Mary Ann, glad that Tom did well in his driving in the snow.  I can see where it might be wise to use Uber on bad days and leave one's car in the garage where it is safe. 

Amy, I did try to post yesterday morning but just went back and it isn't there.  I was having a terrible time with my computer yesterday as it kept locking up.  I am still here.  ::) It sounds like you had a close call on the roads.  Sure glad you all are safe and didn't take out any guard rail. 

Lindancer, I would be screaming also if lizards were crawling all over me. 

Don, Happy Birthday.  The thought just occurred to me that the extra $8,000 is sort of like free money and I bet that would buy a lot of classical CD's. 

Shirley, have you ever considered getting someone to come in and help with some of the housework?  It sounds like your house is getting to be too much for you to handle.  I know, Larry, mind your own business, but I am concerned about the stress you seem to be under as stress is not healthy.  I bet Michael knows are complaints are not directed at him as I know we all appreciate his willingness to keep things going for us and is very helpful to solve our problems.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 27, 2018, 09:49:32 AM
AMY is 8:38 AM here in Missouri. still no emails from you here. are you in USA  phone service aria I have free long distance in all of USA. if you are and i had your phone # and a good time to I could call you and visit. have a great day. I am going to go get RV serviced and get ready to hit the road think Tampa Florida first. when the weather gets good in the spring may come in your direction but for now plan on going to Tampa and work along the southern coast line for a while.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 27, 2018, 10:02:52 AM
Lloyd, check your spam folder...they may have went in there. I am in Ontario Canada
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 27, 2018, 10:12:20 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  My internet was off for the better part of two days.  The service guy was just here to repair the modem and  now I'm back in business.  I was just about to go into withdrawal. I couldn't even let anyone know where I was or why.

I did get some things done that I might not have if I'd had my computer.  and I'm still typing this on word pad and transferring.  I haven't checked to see if I can type on S&F but why take a chance.

My cleaning dynamo will be here this afternoon and my house really needs her skills.  Every time the doggies go out, they bring in sawdust from the trees being down, or mud from MORE RAIN!  And I'm also a dirt-tracker.  So we'll be very happy to see her come. 

PHYLLIS, it's good to see you posting and I hope you get everything in order soon and you can relax.

LLOYD, hang in there!  None of us are to old to adjust.  You just have to keep on keeping on!

Everyone else, I hope those who are missing show up soon and I hope those who are here stick around.  We all need each other and that's a fact!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 27, 2018, 10:14:36 AM
Now I'm going to try typing directly into the posting box and see what happens!  HOORAY!  It's working!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 27, 2018, 01:51:33 PM
Well, I  will have to start off by saying "Good Afternoon"

Yes, I have been missing for a couple days.  Just got busy with some much needed chores.  I had 3 pages to go back over to read.  But, I am fine.

Too many messages to comment on, but it sounds like everyone is doing ok. 

Gloria, so happy to see you back with us.  You just get in here any way you can. 

Don, glad you sold your condo.  Great that you made some extra money for it.

Nothing real special going on. It is quite cold and windy today.  Some mixed weather predicted for the week end.

I plan on playing cards this evening.  I have not play since before I got sick.  They all have been waiting for me to come back.  I am looking forward to going. 

I did get my hair done yesterday and did go to exercise class.  I feel I am getting back to how I was before I got sick.  Still have a difficult time getting myself going in the morning.  I am just not a morning person.  Usually, after about 4 p.m. I can get a lot done. If I could, I would do  most of my chores in the middle of the night, but I don't think the person under me or next to me would appreciate the noise.  But, that is the time when I really have a lot more energy. 

I spent several hours over the weekend going through piles of junk mail and tons of paper stuff and filing my bill's paid receipts. Now it is almost time to do it all over again.  Really piles up fast.  Plus tied up about 30 catalogs to put in the recycle bin.  I think my name and address must be all over the country. There are days where I get 4 or 5 catalogs and so many of them, I have never heard of before.  I like to black out my address labels on them before I get rid of them.  I did a lot of shredding over the week end, also.  That is almost a never ending job.

I guess I have said enough for now. Hope everyone is having a good day.

Joy
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on November 27, 2018, 02:43:04 PM
Quote from: Lloyd Hammond on November 27, 2018, 07:46:31 AMANY no so far I have not got any email from you ( my email address is as folly's.)( bluweb37@gmail,com ) If my brain is thinking right today Gloria also wanted it go for it girls and have a good day.

Lloyd

Should be fixed now. I set the timezone based on what time you said it was in a later post in this topic (comparing that time with when the forum said that post was made)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 27, 2018, 03:09:39 PM
This morning I had my hair cut and after that Tom and I went to the restaurant next door for breakfast. 

Joy, I'm ashamed to say that I usually don't miss someone until someone else mentions their absence.  It possibly is because I don't post regularly, at least not every day.  That could be why I usually write a book when I do write.

Jane, I can use my laptop during a power outage, but on battery it only lasts so long.  The battery would not last two days.

Phyllis, it was good to see your post.  I am glad I live in a condo, although I wish it was larger.  All of the outside work and roof work is paid for by the condo Association.  I can gut the interior if I want to (I don't) make any changes.

Gloria, I really appreciate the size print you use.  I find I can read your post in that size even without the bold.  I went past some previous posts in the small size because my eyes do not focus on the small size.  I can hardly see that it's there, let alone read it.  And I'm sorry my blue is blurry for you, but it does help me.

Mary Ann

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 27, 2018, 04:56:10 PM
My cleaning dynamo has come and gone and my house is shiny clean.  Unfortunately, I'm not the kind who keeps it that way.  But my plan is to finish all the kichen stuff this week and then do a tiny bit of decorating.  I don't do much any more but I do have some things I like to put out.  Mostly they are things the kids always used to help me put out.  I feel closer to those kids when I do this.

I'm off to forage for supper now.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 27, 2018, 05:37:58 PM
I do not know but at this time it is 4:22 PM central standard time. what the computer and my desk phone say so that part must be fixed. now tomorrow i will check it out again. i took the RV and got it topped off on fuel and the propain tank filled so we will have heat and cooking gas.got a little cash, Nancy thinks we have to stop and eat in restaurant's to keep the economy in good shape.have a good fest of the day. my self I just want to get going to Tampa wade in the clear water at the beach maybe fiend some nice sea shells.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 27, 2018, 08:02:52 PM
Lloyd, I am just changing my time zone (same as yours) & followed the directions from Michael so we will see if I got it right (after I post). Hope you have a good look at the weather in FL, last I saw it was supposed to be cold, so make sure you go with coats & hats... and don't bring home any of those shells with live critters inside!  Tell Nancy I agree with her, the only vacation we cooks get is on the road when we can eat someone else's cooking!  When we are camped I still cook, and when Cas was alive we got fast food & ate while driving. Safe trip & hope you find some nice camp grounds.

Jane, I do wish I could find someone to help with the cleaning, so far I can't get anyone willing to WORK for $20 an hour (to do anything). The lawn guy we had before this last one charged $40 & the neighbor timed him over & over, said he was done in 15 minutes. But that was 2 guys working. That was the crew that thought it would cost $500-$600 to clean the weeds out of the berm. With Bermuda grass all through, would be that much every few weeks or put a complete killer down & that would be dangerous for the cats & all other wildlife (including birds). I'm afraid we have made people believe they make more money by NOT working, young people no longer work at all. Our services are higher than what my daughter pays in St.Louis.

You are right, Larry, I do get stressed with maintenance around here but this has been doing catch up for the years before Cas died when he was too weak to tolerate a lot of noise and the years since when I was overwhelmed with doing "double-duty". There is not another place in Wichita I would like to live, not sure even a retirement place, and if I moved I would have to have the cats put to sleep. It is a fact that nobody else could take care of them, even my kids, this is their territory and would always be trying to get away if locked up some place else. Feral cats have a different mind set, no matter how old & tame they are with the people they accept as family. After seeing old LaurenKat locked up inside our house for 2 years one time, I swore I'd never do that to one again, more humane to put them to sleep than torture them 24/7. You would not go off and leave a baby to take care of itself... that simple. We changed their lives by taking them in. The Humane Society & other rescue groups won't take ferals, even when babies... they know it is a lifelong  commitment. I do need to find a reliable couple that I can trust to help with all the chores, at least to get caught up! I would get more done if I stayed off this computer, too... :crazy2:


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 27, 2018, 08:07:44 PM
Hey! My time is the right time, thanks to Michael's directions. Lloyd, you are also Central US time zone..... check it out![/size]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 27, 2018, 08:18:07 PM
This has been another "nothing" day. I got up late, and just read, had a surprise call from my sister in law in Florida, which was a real surprise.. she was a little vague..or maybe it was me..... I have been eating light today, stomach not too happy.

We had a lovely day weather-wise, cool and sunny. I pray you all have a peaceful night and happy healthy tomorrow. Hugs, Love, and more prayers. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: mycheal on November 27, 2018, 08:23:55 PM
From afar,observing, the new format is not user friendly :)

But grand wishes to all, make it a good night and bright tomorrow.

Mycheal
         As well my day nor time is never right :) Cst
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 27, 2018, 10:41:52 PM
Just stopped by to say Good Night Everyfriend!  The doggies have had their last "outie" for the night and we're off to bed.

SHIRLEY, I was very lucky to find this gal who cleans for me.  Her daughter is a good friend of my granddaughter's cousin on the other side of her family.  Courtney, my granddaughter, actually came up with the name and phone number for me to call and it works out great for both of us.  When she is here, we set up the next time and if one of us has a complication, we make a change.  She comes and does the job and if she goes a little over her 2 hours she just does.  However, I started keeping a little extra cash around and if she goes over, I cover it.  She works for $20. and hour.  And she really WORKS!

Now I'm off to bed.  I hope you all have a restful night and a good day to follow.  And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 28, 2018, 01:01:09 AM
Good evening. 

We have spent the last two days getting our Christmas decorations out and placed.  Seems we get slower and slower. 

Today is the day our new grandson was due, so we hope he will make his appearance soon! 

DON, I am happy to read that your condo has sold and for more money than you were asking.  That is what happens here in our area as well. 

PHYLLIS, how nice to see your post.  I am sorry to read that you continue to dea" with the damage done to your home.  I hope you will soon have this all behind you so you can relax and enjoy the holidays.

LLOYD, the price of gasoline is down quite a bit so it should help you out a little bit on your drive t9 Florida. 

CAROL, we did enjoy our Bronco Game last Sunday.  They actually played like they wanted to win!  It sounds like you have a pretty busy schedule when you are here for the holidays.  We are a bit up in the air about our plans.  We hope to head out to California to meet our new grandson as soon as possible after he is born.  If all works out, we may go to Phoenix and spend Christmas, then back home to have a late Christmas with the family here.  It rather overwhelmes me to even try to plan it, so not sure it will happen🤪. When will you be arriving? 

JUNE, only a couple more days until we get to share OUR DAY! It is starting to look like my new grandson might just arrive on OUR day! 

SHIRLEY, as much as I would like to see you relocate and have less stress in your life, I know it would be very hard for you to have to make the hard decisions about the kitties.  I guess only you know best as to how much longer to can keep all of this upkeep at your home. 

LARRY, I hope you and Pat enjoyed your senior luncheon this afternoon. 

I must head off to bed, so pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND. 

Jenny








Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 28, 2018, 07:10:02 AM
Good morning everyone...

Just a quick hello as my dance partner is calling...looks to be about 3 inches of new snow .
 
Enjoy your day everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 28, 2018, 08:07:08 AM
AMY make sure you stay following well behind the snow blower like a good squeal dose it would surly skin up your feet. Have a good day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 28, 2018, 08:29:46 AM
All done..for now.
Lloyd, good advice to follow. I know from years of working with farm machinery it is always safety first. I shut down anything that I have to work on. I like to keep my fingers and toes")

Jenny ,what a birthday gift that would be to have a new grandson on your birthday!!

Jane, glad you are up and running. I know one does get a lot of work done when we can't play on the puter.

Larry, happy to see you back also.

Shirley, I believe you are right.....they get money given to them for nothing now and work is a dirty word. Not all think that way but a lot do. They know how to work the system and have no pride in themselves. With some it is a family tradition!

Gloria, I really said a prayer the other day when we were fishtailing on the highway..and another when I finally got the wiggle out of the van. Poor dog ,.,I must have scared her when she flew off the back seat.

Joy, we have the greatest thing for getting rid of papers that need to be discarded. our cookstove.

Gloria de...years ago when I was on the farm ,my Mom would come out and stay on weekends. One day we were in the kitchen and up through the cold air duct came a snake.Knowing what Mom thought of them I said look out the window Mom and DON"T turn your head ,while I went to get the snake. Good advice but she turned her head......I am sure the next town over heard the scream. I did manage to get hold of the snake and put him outside in the hay field .

Better get my work done, tea is over..
Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 28, 2018, 09:10:27 AM
Good morning everyone at least the sun is shining this morning and it is just above freezing for a change. I have always liked winter weather but this year I think I will change my mind. Last evening listening to the weatherman on TV he was saying the coldest temperature on 11-27 on record was 9° in 1932. Glad it was not that cold now.

PHYLLIS  one time visiting my daughter in San Diego I looked up at the wall in the dining room and there was a lizard on it. My daughter calmly went to the wall picked it up and put it outside. Gave me the creeps. After that I saw a lot of them but outside. We have had more rain this month than out west they have in a year, at least we do not have the fires they have out there. NO NO don't shut up, enjoy your posts too much, just like Shirley enjoy hers, too. Then again there are days when I feel I have written a book in here.

LARRY  my grandson drove so it was the week end traffic he avoided by going on Friday. He is like my SIL he stops every couple of hour to get out and walk around a bit, he also had his dog with him so the dog must have enjoyed those stops, too.

JANE  I use notepad to type in and have got most of the years since I joined SN so many years ago. Too hard to jot notes and then trying to read them and type in the post box.

JOY  like you almost every day I get  a new catalog from places I never heard of. I tear my name off and out to recycle they go without me even looking inside of them.

LLOYD  lucky you, heading south to get away from winter cold and snow.

SHIRLEY  I seldom look at the time when I post. I did try to change it but who knows if I did that right.

AMY  I am so glad I no longer have to drive on snowy or icy roads. I have cancelled more appointments during winter months that now I do not make anymore in the winter. I would have screamed like you Mother if I saw one of those things, don't even like to think the word.


Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 28, 2018, 09:16:45 AM
well this am time is as it should be same as my desk phone both have same time posted. but my weather announcer is lying today it says clear and mostly sunny but it is very cloudy. oh well have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 28, 2018, 09:51:06 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is a beautiful and cold (for us) morning that started out at 28 degrees  this morning and will only get into the high 40's.  However, it is sunny or will be nice.  A friend will be here in an hour to work with me and then this evening we will go to our last Wednesday night dinner at Church until after the first of the year.  Our cook and her husband are going to be away for a month to New Zealand to visit his family.  We are looking forward to spending some time with Scott this evening.  Yesterday I took the old spare laptop down for our granddaughter to use until we can get her computer fixed.  Fortunately it was still under the 90 day warranty and I should hear from them this week.  We had a most enjoyable senior luncheon yesterday.  It was very well attended, the meal was good, and the program was excellent.  Our organist/pianist played a couple of classical pieces and two or three Christmas favorites and then asked for the group to call out what they would like to hear and did two hymn medleys from memory.  Word don't express what a great pianist this lady is.

Lloyd, the Tampa area is nice.  We used to go to St. Petersburg, across the Tampa Bay, each February for Pat's cousins reunion.  It sounds like Nancy wants a break from the cooking chores when you are traveling on the road. 

Jane, glad to see your back posting.  We don't realize how much we use it until we don't have it available.  It is always nice to have our house cleaned again.  We don't track in much as are not on any surface usually but where there is cement and we come in usually through the garage where we have rug scraps on which to wipe our shoes.  We also have rugs outside and inside on our front door that helps.

Joy, I am just opposite of you as my energy is in the morning and don't get much done after noon and certainly not at night. 

Shirley, it was always frustrating when we were on a long trip to stop and eat and have it take a long time.  The last few years we traveled back to Missouri we went 400 miles each day and tried to get a fairly early start so we could stop on that first night at a fairly decent time.  Those lawn guys must have thought their work was platinum as that is a terribly high price to pay for manual labor.  From what you describe you do enough work for two or three people.  We pay our housekeeper $55 for three hours of work but we believe she is worth it and hope we can have her for a long time to come as she is very reliable and does a good job and leaves her phone at home.  We each must do what we think is right for us.

June, nothing wrong with having a nothing day.  I do hope you will be feeling better today.

Jenny, you are way ahead of us and Pat hasn't even mentioned Christmas decorations.  Fortunately the housekeeper is willing to help Pat get Christmas things from the attic and placed around and I stay out of the way.  I bet you jump every time the phone rings hoping it is the news of the new grandson.  We saw gasoline here yesterday for $2.01/gallon. 

Amy, you are getting a lot of practice with your dancing early this year or is this normal for your area?  My folks always had a big 50 gallon drum in our backyard for burning so they never had a problem with papers either.  I don't remember snakes ever coming into our house and if they did it would probably have been only a garter snake, which is all I ever saw around as I was growing up.  However, I gave and give all snakes a wide berth. 

Gloria, setting coldest day records isn't something any of us want to see.  However, indications and predictions are this is going to be a hard winter and it is getting a good start especially in the mid-west and NE.  It is always a good idea to get out of the car every couple of hours and let our blood circulate better.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 28, 2018, 11:29:02 AM
Good morning. It is a cold and windy morning, but the sun is shining.

Larry, it is funny about me being a night person.  My husband was just the opposite. He was up early and raring to go.  However, if I have to be somewhere early, I can do that.  When we got married, we went to Atlantic City for our honeymoon.  On Steele Pier, they had a husband and wife mind-readers and we were picked for them to talk to.  They asked our birthdays and my husband was a Capricorn and I was a Taurus. When they heard we were just married, the wife commented that this marriage would  never last, as everybody knows a Bull and a Goat will never get along.  We fooled them, as we were married for 54 years.

I don't do much decorating anymore.  I have a ceramic Christmas tree that I made years ago, and that is about the only thing I put out.  And, a decoration for the door.  Nobody comes to visit, so I don't bother that much.  I usually help to decorate our little sitting area out in the hall, but they are having the whole building painted and the residents were asked to put things we might have by the door away. So, we decided it was not any use of putting things out for decorating our sitting area.  Seems like a bad time of the year to paint.  Not sure how long it will take to finish it all. So, this area will stay just as it is.

Gloria, I think the whole  eastern part of the country had more rain that it has had for a very long time.  I know I just heard that our state had more rain in November than ever.  And, we had a very rainy summer.  I am thinking that might mean we will have a lot more snow, also this year.  I did hear that Thanksgiving was the coldest day ever. I don't mind the cold that much.... just don't like the sleet and freezing rain.  At least I don't have to go out in it, most of the time.

Gloria, I am the same as you.  Most of the catalogs go right in the recycle pile without even looking at them. I like the Vermont Country Store one, but everything I like is just too expensive.  I would love to have one of the robes, but can't see paying $60 or $70 for a robe.  But, I do like looking at the things in it.

Phyllis, nice to see you back.  I am sorry you are still dealing with the damage to your house. 

Jenny, sure hope the new baby comes soon. It would be nice to have a special birthday present, tho.

Lloyd, good traveling wishes as you get ready to get on the road again.  And, yes the gas prices are down quite a lot now.  That will help out a lot, I am sure.  Hope it warms up before you get there. I talked to a friend yesterday, who lives in Port Charlotte and she said it was only 60º.

Looks like I have written another "book" , so I will "end this chapter for now". LOL

Have a wonderful day.

Joy

 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 28, 2018, 01:35:48 PM
Joy, I have a similar problem, no one comes to visit - only family as a drop-in.  I do have some things I will put in the living area.  I quit putting up a tree long ago and the little kids won't be coming here.  I do have Mary with Jesus on her lap and a separate Joseph - Hummel figurines that I will put up where the cat can't get at them, nor would the little kids if they would happen to drop in.  I'd like Tom to string some lights around but he's busy and I don't know where he'd put them anyway. 

Tom is sub teaching today at a nearby high school.  He likes it when he can really teach and he is a good teacher, but sometimes he gets a computer science class that does everything by computer and they're knowledgeable enough to not need his help, even if he knew what it is all about.

We've been at 28 degrees since early morning and I have an idea we might stay there.  Boring!

Tom was going to leave me some tuna sandwich filling but I can't find it so I am eating a couple pieces of 15-grain toast, which I like very much.

Grand Haven is kind of quiet today.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 28, 2018, 03:45:29 PM
Mary Ann, when I moved here I left SO much behind, but I did take my Grandmothers what not shelves they are about 5 feet tall with five shelves grauating from large at the bottom to small at top. That is where I keep my Hummel collection. and as many times as I have had the little great grands here no one has ever told them "Don't Touch"and they never have. I have teddy bears and other odds and ends they enjoy.

I attended my
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 28, 2018, 04:09:10 PM
June, I'm more concerned about the cat than the toddlers.  The cat can jump to the top shelf and the little ones can't.  And the cat lives here.  These Hummels are only out around Christmas to after the first of the year and other Hummels are in the china cabinet.  Thanks for the word of confidence.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 28, 2018, 05:15:57 PM
Hello Everyfriend!  I couldn't wait to get home from work today.  There's a place on my back that gets very sore some days and it really hurts if I just lift my arm.  For the last 2 hours I was there, it got worse and worse.  But I put heat on it when I got home and it's better now.  Yes, SHIRLEY, heat AND Epsom salts!

LARRY,  I have rugs inside and outsid both doors but I'm darned if I can get the dogs to wipe their feet when they come in.  I can't even teach them to close the door behind them!  I don't know where their brains are!

They'll soon be bugging me for supper and I'm not sure what I'm going to have for myself....maybe spaghetti.  I have sauce and the noodles cook pretty fast. 

OK, I ran out in the kitchen and put the water on to cook the noodles.  So I'll be ready when Annie tells me it's time to eat.

HOORAY!  I just heard that my electrician is coming tomorrow at 2:15.  I sure hope it doesn't snow!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 28, 2018, 07:54:51 PM
Jane, hope your back is better by now. I just finished a BIG pot of chili.... kept adding stuff until it tasted like I like. My tummy is so full I had to sit for a while. Tomorrow I will fix some cheese enchiladas to put under the chili & make some "hot sauce" to go over the top. Usually I have chopped lettuce & tomatoes on top but I've wasted too much lettuce to keep buying it. I usually go through the salad bar at the grocery store & get just what I want. Until the last couple years I always made a pot of green chili when I made the red chili so we had both kinds to put over enchiladas... think I may be getting lazy.  Plenty for all, pull up a chair. The hot sauce I make is the "green" chili without the meat (no beans in it, either).

I'll take a big bowl over to Andy & wife tomorrow. He has been concerned that his blood pressure came up a little since his last sneeze... but routine blood tests & the daily pump of antibiotic nurse tell him he's fine. His cardiologist said the same thing... all the paperwork is online now so every doctor or nurse can pull up the stats any time he calls, he mainly just checks on line. Times do change! I will make up some enchiladas for them, as well. As soon as she gets off work she picks him up & they run to the clinic for his "infusion"... & kind of hard to cook when on the road all the time.

I'd better go clean up the kitchen & those big pots... can't relax till it's done. I think we have one more day of good weather before another cold & wet front comes through. Gloria, I'm with you on not enjoying this winter cold like always before. You think we are actually growing UP (not old).... ::)

Mary Ann, so far I haven't caught Tom or Tiger jumping up in the house... old LaurenKat sure could. She could just pop straight into the air like on springs. She only did it when in Cas' room, that where she was most comfortable & thought she owned the place. They are a lot of trouble but also a lot of company.

Joy, I have a ceramic village I made many years ago that comes out every year. I've been buying extra people over the years so that is my main decoration. Not going to put up a tree this year... and won't have to hang all that candy like I did. Still have left over Double Bubble gum from last year, found a whole bag I forgot about. The candy was long gone.

This is not getting those big pots washed. I use the big spaghetti cooker to brown the hamburger, it's so lean there's hardly any grease, but it gets drained good. In the big stock pot I put a couple tablespoons of butter to saute' onion, garlic & celery before dumping in the meat... & start adding the beans (always several different kinds), then I had a big jar of fresh salsa from Sam's Club so put in about 2/3 of it, instead of the canned diced tomatoes, some tomato sauce & a whole lot of Heinz ketsup... pack of Taco Bell chili mix for 2 pounds of meat... it kept growing. Had to make a dash to the store in the middle of things.. was out of the chili beans after I got started. Don't remember using them but I found several other things I needed while there (naturally). I'm tired, still full & better get moving.
   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 28, 2018, 09:40:01 PM
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good late evening I am watching Rockefeller center, it has been on since 8.  Quite a celebration for the lighting of the tree.  I miss going into the city every year to see the tree and windows.  Also Never missed Radio City. the bus leaves from the park next week,  Years ago I would go in with the school children to see the tree.  I was a chaperone.  One year one of the 5th graders looked up and said that not so big.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 28, 2018, 10:27:53 PM
Wow, Gloria de.... that's some great memories, to see that in person. I forgot about it being on, got the dishes, pots & pans done with TV on ION ... Blue Bloods. I like the cast but sometimes don't like the script. Time to go to bed, Callie Cat is outside, her choice...she ate her midnight snack & went to the front door. Tiger went downstairs & Tom laying here beside my chair. I have the wooden folding door latched so they can't go to the "other end of the house".  Hopefully I'll get some sleep tonight. Good night to all.......
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 28, 2018, 10:48:21 PM
And a good night from me, too.  I'm off to bed since I want to get an early start tomorrow.  My list has grown almost out of proportion but I have a plan.  I have a starting point and a finishing point.  In case you don't remember, tomorrow is my 25% off shopping day.  It's a one trip through the checkout but the discount is good on everything in the store except milk, tobacco and something else I wouldn't get anyway and I forgot what it is.

I plan to be on the road at 8 a.m. because it will take me the rest of the day to get everything stowed.  And the ELECTRICIAN IS COMING AT 2:15!  I thought he'd NEVER come!

Sleep well, my friends and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 29, 2018, 04:52:41 AM
well things are getting closer to correct time here, but we are still one hour off I am on central standard time  as i am posting it is 3:47 AM.
S & F soda shop is one hour off from my time zone. Have a good rest of your sleep. i woke up with a dry mouth got a cold drink of water and a nature call now back to get some more of Jane's zees .

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 29, 2018, 05:04:56 AM
well I posted but left the t off of time. but lucked out and got it fixed but do not know what i did but what ever it was it worked. now if Larry or who ever knows what to do they can got me on central time and that should correct the hour deference in time.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 29, 2018, 05:55:40 AM
Good morning everyone..

No snow to deal with so far..
Yesterday was a bitter sweet day. Received a call from the vet that we could go pick up Golden Girls ashes.Now she is back home with us.

Today VON is coming,she was to come on Tue but couldn't get out of her driveway so we told her another day would be fine.

The work that was suppose to be done yesterday will get done today...maybe :) I know one job that can't be put off is clipping Babes nails and she doesn't like that one bit! :(


Jane, hooray for the electrician coming...now after he is done will you get the insulation put in?


Lloyd, good morning :)


Have a great day everyone..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 29, 2018, 07:05:34 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend and a special Good Morning to LLOYD and AMY who are the "early birds" today.

AMY, if and when the electrician gets his part done, the insulation guys will come and have another look and if all looks well, they'll do the job.  I hope it's soon because my furnace is running overtime to try to keep this place warm.  The temps have hovered between "very low" and "freezing" for a couple of weeks now.  Both dogs are seeking places to sleep that are off the floor and I sure as heck don't blame them because my feet are cold all the time.

I'm all dressed and ready for my trip to WM to use my discount.  As soon as the doggies are fed and I get some breakfast and sun peeks out, I'll be on my way.  In the past, I used to go there around 11 p.m. and by the time 12:01 came around, I was pretty well ready to check out.  Those days are past.  Since I don't drive at night, I don't do that any more. 

I hope you all have a good day and I'll try to check back later and see what everyone is up to.  Make it YOUR day in every way! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on November 29, 2018, 07:51:20 AM

Good Morning Everyone,  from the slightly cool,
and cloudy rocky coast of Maine. 

Just another Blah Day, to go along with
all the other Blah Days that we have
been having this late fall. 

Of course this is pretty much par for the
course here in Maine.   

All is well here except I am "fighting
off" a miserable cold....  "fighting off"
is much better version of said cold!    :thumbup:     

So I am grateful for feeling OK. 

Have a good day,  EVERYONE!

Sandy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 29, 2018, 08:46:24 AM
Good morning everyone, another cold start but the sun should be up and shining soon, 33° now.

LARRY  all the records being broken in the weather here this month are not nice. Records for early cold and more rain is due before the end of the month and will have more the beginning of December. From the foyer where we come into the building all the floors are carpeted so by the time I get up here there is nothing stuck to the bottom of my shoes or the wheels on my rollator. I did ask my CNA to walk the pat h when she comes in. There is an island separating the first and second rows in the parking lot where in the summer they have flowers planted. So many walk over that and when it is damp it stick to their shoes in the groves. In here as it dries it drops out and leaves a clump of mud. She has been doing that and I never notice till she leaves, hard for me to get the dustpan and brush to get it up, do not want to topple over.

JOY  they started painting the outside of this building 2 months ago and they have the sides and the back done, nothing in the front done , might be next year when they get to it. The manager is complaining about it, she gave them the time to be finished but we had so many rainy days they could not power wash and then paint. In the spring they are supposed to put on a new roof. Cannot fight the weather.  Like you I like looking at the Vermont Country store catalog Lot of nice things in it and also the LLBean one. Would love one of their down jackets. Nice and lightweight and warm. I do not go out much in the winter anymore so not worth the expense.

JANE  hope it does not rain or snow today do the electrician can do the needed job you have been waiting for.

SHIRLEY  I always said when the time comes that I do not like winter I will know I am old, well winter is not even here yet and I am tired of it. I look forward to going out for fresh air every day but not up to dressing in layers to go out and keep warm already.

GLORIA  de  I did get to see NY City to see THE tree one year. First and only time I was there on a bus trip from where I worked.The windows were great to see and enjoyed it. The bus picked us up and Rockefeller center and it was snowing lightly and there were some skating at the ice rink. Just wonderful after seeing it in pictures and on TV so often.

LLOYD  good morning.

AMY  hope you get no snow for a few days. I would like a week or so without rain.

JANE  hope you buy as much as you can with that discount today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on November 29, 2018, 08:52:36 AM
Beautiful sunshine this morning!  But, so cold.  I'm wrapped up in so many layers I doubt if I can move.  I asked my doctor a couple of weeks ago why I am so very cold all the time.  She said it is likely the Metoprolol that I have to take daily.  Good to know what is causing it but doesn't make me feel any warmer.

My younger son is planning to come here for the weekend.  He lives in northern Virginia.  That will be so nice since I haven't seen him for nearly two years.  Unfortunately we are supposed to have a rainy weekend so I'm a little concerned about him driving down.

I need to get to the grocery store today or tomorrow.  I haven't even made a list yet and if I don't have a list I end up not buying what I need but buying a whole bunch of stuff that I don't need.  The old memory button in my brain doesn't work too often any more.

Sandy, I hope that cold goes away very soon.  I don't have many colds anymore but when I do they make me miserable and feeling very sorry for myself.  >:(

My LLBean catlog came yesterday, too, and I spent some time wishing.  The down jackets look nice but it is generally too warm here in NC to make the cost worth having one.  I just wear a gazillion layers when I have to go out.

I hear David stirring around upstairs so must get some breakfast and get my day started. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 29, 2018, 09:11:05 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have another cold, crisp and sunny late November morning.  It was 31 degrees this morning and we are to stay in the high 50's this afternoon.  My main activity for today will be to pick up my friend and we will go downtown to coffee.  After I bring him home I will stop at Walmart to get prescriptions for both Pat and I and then do the online grocery order pickup.  Fortunately, this isn't a big order.  That will pretty much be it for today. 

We did enjoy the hamburgers, hot dogs with French fries of both regular and sweet potatoes and all the trimming for the sandwiches.  It was topped off with an ice cream bar.  Scott came out later last evening and put in the light bulb that was out in the recessed ceiling lights in the kitchen and then changed the dryer door to the opposite side.  All this time we have lived here the door was on the wrong side and finally this week I realized it could fairly easily be switched, which will make putting the wet clothes into the dryer much easier.


Joy, obviously those mind-readers didn't know what they were doing.  Pat and I are looking forward to our 57th wedding anniversary in about 7 months.  Pat said last evening she wasn't interested in decorating the house yet.  Our housekeeper will be here tomorrow and then again on Dec. 14th and I expect that is the day she will decide to do a little decorating.  I guess painters work year round.  Most of the catalogs we get go directly into the trash also. 

Mary Ann, we will not have any little ones around either.  Now we are the ones who may knock things off as we seem to get less careful as time goes by.  Cats seem to like to use their paw to knock things off onto the floor.  I suppose that is so they can play with them on the floor. 

Jane, those last two hours of work at Walmart must have been tough if raising your arms caused your back pain to worsen.  For some reason I have a back ache this morning, which I something I very seldom have.  If it isn't gone by the time I get home from my morning running around I will get out the heat pad to use on my back.  In fact I just got  the rice bag heated in the microwave and see if that helps before I leave.  I sure hope your electrician makes to your house today.  Good shopping wishes for you today and you are probably at Walmart doing it as I write.  That is a significant discount. 

Shirley, your chili sounds good.  We sometimes have a problem using all of the salads makings while they are still good.  I think I will suggest to my wife that we have a salad supper this evening as have a fresh head of lettuce that we need to get started on.  Glad to see that Andy is doing well.  Pat has a ceramic Christmas village that we leave out all year long on top of our entertainment center but usually only turn on the lights during the Christmas season. 

June, it sounds like you have a few things to keep little ones entertained.  How many Hummel figures do you have? 

Lloyd, I looked at your profile to change your time setting to Central time but I see that is where it is currently set so it should be right.  Good work to get it changed. 

Amy, so sorry that the sad day finally arrived but know you have many wonderful memories of Golden Girl.  I bet Babe will also be lost without her.  I hope the snow gives you a break today and stays away. 

Sandy, hope you have a not so "blah" day and get some extra rest to help ward off the cold. 

Gloria, I don't know whether we have broken any records or not with the November weather.  We are suppose to get little warmer days before they get colder again.  Stacey used to have a problem with her electric wheelchair picking up dirt and there were no carpets where she first lived as I recall and the carpet at her doorway got pretty dirty.  Glad you are getting rain and not snow.  I have worn my leather coat a few times already this season and will do so again today as it keeps me nice and warm without getting too hot. 

Phyllis, many years ago I took a medication trying to deal with migraine headaches and it left me cold and clammy all the time.  It sure was a relief to get off of it.  Now I am having a problem with my legs being cold even under the covers but know it is due to poor circulation.  So glad your son is coming to visit you as two years is a long time.  Like you when I have gotten the LL Bean catalog I realize that clothing isn't designed for South Carolina.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 29, 2018, 10:33:16 AM
Larry, I don't think we get less careful so much as our balance doesn't always work.  I find that walking in the house, I lean on the walls and furniture to get from Point A to Point B.  I don't walk far outside and if I'm careful I can get from the house to Tom's car with no problem.  Now, in winter conditions, I can walk through the garage.

I'll suggest to Tom that he look at our dryer door to see if he can switch the opening as I am sure it opens to the left and it is on the right side of the washer.  I don't go downstairs so I really don't know, but I think it is rather standard to have the door open toward the left (on a refrigerator, I'd call that a left-hand-door.

Phyllis, I take that BP med too and I'm happy to say I don't experience being cold, but meds affect people differently.  I get so tired of taking so many pills but I think they're what keep me going, so I take them!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 29, 2018, 12:50:01 PM
Good afternoon.  Almost time to get some lunch.

I was busy in the kitchen this morning and still have to do a little cleaning up.  But, I did make a pie and some little Danish pastries.

Phyllis,  like you and MaryAnn,  I, too, take Metoprolol, but never heard that it could make you feel cold.  I am cold a lot, but I just figure it is because of it being cold outside and the heat in my place is not that warm. 

Larry, Congratulations to you and Pat for almost 57 years.

Jane, great that you get such a nice discount.  I hope you will have a successful shopping trip.  And, sure do hope that your electrician will show up. I know you are anxious to get all that work completed before it really gets cold.  We, too, have been having a lot of cold days and nights.  Seems too early for those kind of low temperatures. But, it does seem that the whole country is experiencing  a lot of different weather patterns.

 I need to get some lunch and then get dressed. I will be playing cards tonight.

Have a good rest of the afternoon.  Forget to say Hi ! to Amy. You were here early.  Good luck with the visit from the VON today.

Since I wrote a long message yesterday, I will cut this short today.

JOY

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Carol on November 29, 2018, 03:23:37 PM
It is warm but windy outdoors today.  Rain is expected later this week and some snow at higher elevations. 

Phyllis:  Sorry you are so cold.  I can relate but I am sure you feel the cold more than I ever did.  Can you find some wool gloves and cut off the tips of the finger?  I have seen people working with them.  Wishing you the best getting through winter.

Sandy:  Ugh, a cold right before the holidays.  I thought your last photo was so cute - t

Amy:  It is always such a sad situation when the dogs cross that rainbow bridge.  Hugs to you.

Jane S:  We have the same waiting game going on here but this is an electrician. He did come by yesterday and worked on the sink so I can run the dishwasher and use one side of the double bowl.  He may stop in either today or tomorrow  :2funny:  so I will be able to use the sink.  I found a leak and cleaned up today so something is not fixed. 

IT IS WHAT IT IS AND YOU DON'T GET A FIT!

I chatted with a cousin who is near the border - they are near a military base so I don't think much will happen - we all want to go to Mexico sometime for a day but will certainly check out what is happening.  The Mexican border towns are losing business.

Don is taking a walk but someone has to stay here just in case the plumber decides to finish the sink job.  He had installed it about three years ago. 

Joy!!  I'll bring tea and coffee and share those pastries.  Yum

 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Carol on November 29, 2018, 03:25:17 PM
Mistake - I meant plumber
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 29, 2018, 04:41:54 PM
CAROL, I knew you meant "plumber" as soon as you said "sink".  My dad used to say "you take a guy as he means, not as he says".  I'm pretty good at that!

The electrician just left and he had to fix three different wires.  That blasted squirrel was a busy little one.  I wonder if he/she enjoyed her supper of plastic coating?

Now for the insulation....dinner first!  So far the doggies haven't told me.  I have most of the food I bought stowed but I still have to separate some of the meat into smaller packages for use later.  I did some of it while the guys were working but I still have some to do.

AMY, I hope you're not "dancing" anymore and if you are, please keep the "music" in Canada.  I have a lot to get done around here.

LARRY, my congratulations on your long marriage also.  I had heard many years ago that a Capricorn and a Taurus should not marry but that's what my husband and I are also.  We lasted 32 years and if it had been my choice, I'm stubborn enough to have made it last longer.  But his girlfriend might have been stubborn, too. 

I'm off to deal with another part of my meat purchase and to decide "What's for Dinner?"  I hope everyfriend's day is going well.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 29, 2018, 07:34:06 PM
We had a much needed and very welcome rain today.I wish it could have lasted longer, tbut thankful for what we gpt/

It has been a sort of "nothing" day for me. not sick, not sad, just dull. Tomorrow my Gary and Dori are spending the lunch hour with me here at the Apt. They are full filling my wish and will arrive with a full lunch of Col. Sanders fried chicken, potato salad, etc. They wanted to take me out. but I prefer having them here.

Now it is time for supper. And again, instead of eating downstairs, I will have something here at home. I am turning into a Hermit. I do plan to go down for Red Hat singing practice tomorrow morning though. I don't want to give that up.
.
I too take Metoprolol and Amlodapine..both B.P.meds Right now I am sneezing my head off, so I will close with Love and Prays, always. June/color]


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 29, 2018, 08:24:19 PM
June, I'm sorry you had a dull day, but sometimes those are better than busy days.

I want to thank you for the BOLD message today; I had no trouble reading it at all.  i sometimes skip over those I can't read. I can't believe how bad my eyes have become.  I can see distance quite well, but fine printing is no good.  So, thanks, again.

I have started to listen to some Christmas music, especially in the evening.  I'm not ready for a full day of it.

May I wish June and Jenny best wishes on their birthdays tomorrow.  And June, welcome to the 94 club.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 29, 2018, 09:21:44 PM
Got one more package of meat done  I ow have 4 mini meat loaves in the freezer for when I feel like a little cooking but not a lot of mixing.  I also have two 1-pound packages of hamburger and one 1/2 pound package for another time.  I still have several packages of ground turkey to deal with but I think I'll wait until Saturday and cook most of it.  I use a lot of ground turkey in the dog food I make for the doggies and it's a lot easier to make a quick batch if the meat is already cooked and packaged in the right amount.

I also want to make some cookies on the weekend and finish the goodie bags for family and friends and get the boxes ready for Texas and Oklahoma.  Now I'm going to loaf!

JUNE, what fun to have lunch brought in by your family!  You just have to be there!  And you can enjoy the company!

Good Night my friends. And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 30, 2018, 01:18:21 AM
It is late, but I thought I better check in and see how EVERYFRIEND is doing? 

No baby yet......maybe HE will arrive on June and my Birthday after all......or not! 

We have a storm moving in tomorrow and the cold temps will continue through the weekend and much of next week.....GURRR, have I ever eluded to how much I dislike cold weather?  Well I do! 

JUNE, I am happy to read the your Gary and Dori will be with you tomorrow to help celebrate YOUR DAY❣️

Thank you, MARYANN, for our first BIRTHDAY wish......how nice for June to be joining your 94 year old club! 

I hope you all have a good night of rest....sweet dreams.

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on November 30, 2018, 01:29:10 AM
🎼HAPPY 🎈BIRTHDAY🎈to you,
🎼HAPPY 🎈BIRTHDAY🎈to you,
🎼HAPPY 🎈BIRTHDAY🎈DEAR JUNE,
🎼HAPPY 🎈BIRTHDAY🎈to you❣️

I wish you a wonderful day as well as a healthy and happy year to come❣️ Enjoy your special time with Gary and Dori.
💓and Hugs to a very special lady.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 30, 2018, 07:07:02 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUNE AND JENNY!
MAY YOU BOTH HAVE MANY MORE!


 :happybday:  :happydance:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 30, 2018, 07:12:51 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  This morning when I made up my to-do list, I labeled it "Friday, Saturday and Sunday".  I usually only make it for one day but there are so many big things on it that I decided to give myself the weekend.

I hope you all have a great day today, especially the birthday girls.  Wouldn't it be nice if Jenny's new grandson arrived on her birthday!

Today is a WM day for me.  Please wish me smiles and no cricks in my back.  Thank you very much.

The doggies and I are waiting on the boinger for breakfast.  Enjoy your day whatever you do! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on November 30, 2018, 07:21:32 AM
The last day of November.  I'll bet we have a new page for tomorrow!  Unless Bubble is too busy with other things.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on November 30, 2018, 07:36:15 AM
Good morning everyone...

I pounded the pillow a bit more this morning. Going to get my tarts done today and a banana loaf . Will take  a prescription into the drug store first and then the day is ours!

Happy Birthday June and Jenny, may you be blessed with many more. Hope the day is as special as you both are.

Jane, have a great day at work,short lines ,no crick and happy smiling people through your line.

Better go get ready for the day.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 30, 2018, 07:46:05 AM
  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our 2 birthday ladies JUNE and JENNY
:happybday:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on November 30, 2018, 07:49:22 AM
Good morning everyone, a cold one of 25° and everything outside covered in frost. Turned my heat up because I started shivering when I got out of my warm nest where I slept good.

PHYLLIS  I nave lost so much weight I feel like I have no more "blubber" to hold the heat in anymore. Unless it warm up more I do not think I will be going outside later. I would love to have one of those LLBean jackets but to rich for my wallet. Light weight and warm. That or one of the jackets that Eskimos wear. I hope it does not rain over the week end so you son can make it for a visit.

LARRY  with my shoulders I have to have a lightweight jacket so I can pick it up. I have a nice longer one that I can no longer get off the hanger because it is too heavy.
Always something when one lives alone, thankful I have my CNA for 2 hours 5 days a week.


Better get a move on and get my breakfast going. Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on November 30, 2018, 08:11:33 AM
Good morning, Everyone!

And a special......

Good Morning and Happy Birthday to June and Jennie.  May you have all of the blessings of the day!


:balloons:

Just a short post this morning...have a lot of things to do.  Take care and enjoy your day, Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 30, 2018, 08:31:48 AM
A Wonderful Happy Birthday to a Couple of Wonderful GIRLS! June & Jenny. May your day be blessed with memories of years past and dreams of future years. [/i] :hb3:  :hb2:  :hb3:  :bestwishes:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on November 30, 2018, 08:52:46 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUNE AND JENNY !!! 

Hope both of you have a wonderful  day  !!!   


Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on November 30, 2018, 09:00:50 AM
besides the good wishes for two of our nice Ladies. our Christmas cactus has decided to bloom, has 16 or 18 buds and or bloom's all at once. it hasent bloomed in several years. we will get several day's of pleasure before we go to Florida. no place to put it in the R V. sun is bright here today and is 29 degrees and saying to get to 49 today. the melting snow made a muddy mess yesterday. besides the birthday Girls hope the rest of you have a great day just as you like it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on November 30, 2018, 11:22:40 AM
Hi Everyone.  The morning started out sunny but now it has become overcast.  It is now 53 degrees and will get up into the low to mid-60's this afternoon.  The main thing on the agenda for today is our housekeeper will be here in a little bit.  I think Pat and I may go out for our main meal at midday and if so I will pick up an order I had sent to our local Walmart store to avoid the shipping charges.  I did not have an enjoyable day yesterday as had a lower back ache that started before I got up and last all day long.  However, this morning the ache is gone and I feel back to normal, whatever that is. 

I was shocked yesterday when I went to add a new recipe to the Indexes in the cooking section of Seniors and Friends to find that all of the link are now broken.  I am hopeful this problem can be fixed as I spent many hour preparing the Indexes.  I have emailed Michael about this problem and asked for his help. I will let you know if the problem can be fixed.

 Mary Ann, I am finding I am less stable in my walking and will hit my arms on door frame or momentarily lose my balance.  So far I haven't fallen.  I just have to be careful. 


 Joy, your pie and Danish pastry sounds good. 

 Carol, do you use a regular air conditioner or a water cooler type for the hot days there is Tuscon?  Pat has a pair of those gloves, or used to, that she wore when using her computer.  I think she just cut the ends of the fingers off a pair of the brown garden type gloves. From what I hear on the news the border may be closed so I doubt that you could go into Mexico (just a guess).

 Jane, your dad's saying about taking a guy for what he means really fits me anymore as what I am thinking is often not what is spoken.  It can be very frustrating.  The squirrel was sharpening his teeth on your electrical wire so he could do more damage somewhere else. Glad the electrician was finally able to get the work done.

 June, I hope you really enjoy the lunch with Gary and Dori.  Col. Sanders makes a good lunch and a nice change once in a while.  Glad you got at least some rain in your area.  I see the birthday wishes for you so let me add my Happy Birthday wishes for you as well.   

 Jenny, Happy Birthday to you also.  I thought maybe that new grandson would be here by now.  Like you I can do without cold weather. 

 Amy, it sounds like you have enough on your schedule for one day.  No sense overdoing it. 

 Gloria, I sure hope you are now nice and warm in your apartment.  Pat just got a new jacket that is warm but very light weight.  The only thing I don't like about it is she seems to turn the sleeves wrong side out when she takes it off.  My leather coat is quite heavy but I don't have any shoulder problems so that is not much of a problem.   

 Phyllis, hope you don't overdo today and that you have an enjoyable day. 

 Lloyd, nice that you got to see your Christmas cactus in bloom before you leave.  Enjoy the sun.     
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on November 30, 2018, 11:25:06 AM
    :hb3:   to June and Jenny!  :birthdaygift:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on November 30, 2018, 01:30:25 PM
Good afternoon, Just home from Homemakers, I had to go as I was teaching how to make a pray shawl, it was very cold, but n wind. first time in 3 days[

Jenny and June, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, hOPE YOU HAD A BEAUTIFUL TIME/si

Gloria I still have a bad shoulder and arm since the last shot, I got weeks ago.  I have  hard time getting my winter coat on and off.

Phyllis I take Plavix (blood thinner) and that is why I am always cold. Plus poor circulation

MaryAnn I think our  two kitties like our beds as much as we do.]


Jenny, how is your Dad doing, and is he able to getaround?    You have a lot of cyber friends waiting with you
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 30, 2018, 03:13:04 PM
I'm home and I started out my day with that strange crick in my back.  I was telling myself that if it persisted, I wouldn't make it through my shift when I realized that I'd changed my position a bit and the crick, while still there at times, wasn't a permanent issue.  I hope I can remember that position for next time.

Now I'm going to go close my eyes for an hour and then try to get some things done.  I made a stop in the book section at WM on my way home and bought 2 books for Emma for Christmas.  One is the perennial "Night Before Christmas" and the other one is called "Jesus Loves Me" and it uses all the words from the song I learned in Sunday School and still sing in the kitchen.  I have some other book ideas and I want to make a stop at our local Barnes & Noble.  I have a coupon for 25% off one order.  I love giving books!

Now I'm going to check out the zzzzs on the sofa.  Enjoy your day Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on November 30, 2018, 05:02:38 PM
My Day is about half way over, but I am enjoying every minute of turning 94, along with my other buddies.

Jenny, you are quite a few years younger, but that gives you many more years of Happiness to come. I love you girl, and I love sharing our special day. Gary and Dori have been here to help me celebrate and it was a BIG treat...I am going to be eating more Col. Sanders food for days to come. Not only did they bring huge dinners, but I also have a box of chocolates and a huge bouquet of various flowers.....so lovely.

Mary Ann. Thank for the welcome to the 94 club. I feel very honored to join you "girls". Now we can look forward to reaching 95.

Janie, it was such a delight to have the kids "here", even though it was a bit crowded, since I pulled the little bridge table out so we could sit together, and we always hold hands as "Pastor" Gary says Grace...plus an extra blessing for my 94th
Birthday.

Jenny, I pray your day was as happy as mine. It would have been so fun to have your new baby arrive on our day, but these new babies have a mind of their own..we  have no choice at all. But Nov. 30tlh. does not end till midnight...so there's still hope.Thank you for the song...I loved it.

Janie, Thank You.....it is a great day, and I am so thankful to still be here among all you dear, dear old friends. We are SO Blessed.

Thank you Amy and Gloria and Phylllis and my Tisie, and Joy and Larry....I could not ask for more......a truly special day for me.

And there is CALLIe, and Gloria De .....thank you girls. I could not ask for a more lovely day, with my kids and now with my wonderful Seniors and Friends. I am SO blessed,
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 30, 2018, 05:15:00 PM
 :happybday:  :cheer:  :bestwishes: Is there anything in the world that will bring tears of happiness faster than see someone having "the time of their life?"  June, I wish everyone was as joyful as you are when sharing your special day with us.  I expect we'll have to scrape Gloria off the ceiling if that baby joins you "girls" before midnight!     :bestwishes:  :cheer:  :happybday:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: mycheal on November 30, 2018, 08:55:32 PM
June, a Happy Blessed Birthday wish to You, hope the day went super.

Just a treat to have Birthday's in November :)

Mycheal
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on November 30, 2018, 09:37:04 PM
Oh, Jenny, I was thinking of you & put Gloria's name in ... So has the baby come yet & you've been too excited to post?  Guess you are enjoying your Birthday dinner on the town! One more
happy Birthday wish & I'm off to bed. Hope it has been a very special day for you.
   :hb2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on November 30, 2018, 09:48:05 PM
My day is over and I'm off to Dreamland.  I'm so glad for you, JUNE that you had such a nice birthday.

JENNY, I was kind of hoping that your little one would put in an appearance on your birthday but I guess he wanted his own day.

I've accomplished a few of the things on my weekend list and I'c have had one more done but I found I was lacking an ingredient so I'll have to make a stop at the grocery store tomorrow when I go out to take the trash, return things to my daughter's friend, and hit the bookstore. 

Good Night my friends!  Sleep well! Wake to a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 01, 2018, 12:12:25 AM
Let's start a new Soda Shoppe HERE (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=644.msg145135#msg145135)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for November 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on December 01, 2018, 12:27:21 AM
@mycheal Your time has been fixed :)