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Title: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 15, 2018, 12:05:01 AM
Soda Shoppe

for December 15, 2018
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 15, 2018, 12:09:12 AM
A parishioner was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands.

He grabbed the parishioner by the hand and pulled him aside.
The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"

The parishioner replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor."
 
Pastor questioned, "How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Good Friday?"

He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service." 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 15, 2018, 12:10:01 AM
"On New Year's Eve, Marilyn stood up in the local pub and said that it was time to get ready.

 At the stroke of midnight, she wanted every husband to be standing next to the one person who made his life worth living.

Well, it was kind of embarrassing.
As the clock struck, the bartender was almost crushed to death. 

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 15, 2018, 06:58:08 AM
Good morning everyone.

Tis 28° this morning and no new snow :) Need clean and wash floors. Have a load of laundry in and will do the bedding and hope to hang it out.

We will stop in the nursing home and see how the neighbours Mom is this morning . Spare dog is loving it here..we do have to be careful in giving him treats as he is allergic to wheat.

Hope we hear from June, Jane and Shirley is MIA also!!

Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on December 15, 2018, 08:43:57 AM

Good Morning Everyone from the clean but cold, 
rocky coast of Maine!   

At 7 AM this morning the fire alarm system went off
and of course woke everyone up.   
Fire trucks etc came,  but they all left
and the alarms finally shut down. 

Considering that there are over 150 apartments
here, it is not surprising with an occasional
fire alarm goes off...

It is good to know that it is working!

Have a good Saturday,  everyone!
Sandy
 :ambu: 
:no:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 15, 2018, 09:13:07 AM
Good Morning everyone.I wish you all a great day. it is 31º clear and headed for 50º today and sunny all day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 15, 2018, 09:53:39 AM
 Hi Everyone. We have another overcast morning but only a small chance of more rain today.  Our rain yesterday was light and periodic.  I did get the couple of items wrapped for my SIL and then went to the Post Office.  There were only 3 people ahead of me and I was out of there in 5 minutes of so and was surprised.  Then I went on to Walmart only to find it was to early to get my prescriptions refilled. I did get a few other items we needed so it wasn't a wasted trip.  About 4 pm the doorbell rang and it as the man to do the annual termite inspection that I had set up but forgotten about.  So that is done for another year and all was well. 

My schedule for today is pretty light.  I do plan on attending a meeting this morning.  I have unloaded the dishwasher and set everything out for Pat's breakfast.  This afternoon I will rest and then watch some college basketball or one of the bowl games.


Gloria,  asking your son to take you someplace gives him the opportunity to spend a little more time with you and you with him.  We try not to take advantage of our son but when I asked him to take us to Costco the other day he said he was happy to do so and wanted to help out in the future and has never indicated a problem with doing the little chores for us here at the house.  If you son got tired of you asking for help he has a voice and could tell you. 

Mary Ann, I have always paid the restaurant bill when we eat out and our son is with us and occasionally our granddaughter and Elizabeth join us to.  I am sure Tom appreciates your paying for your once a week eating out. 

Amy, I understand why you prefer snow now to the rain if you were to have to deal with ice.  You sure don't want your car or you or your husband spinning around on the ice. 

Jenny, I have asked several times at Walmart if they had the shingles medicine so I could get my second shot that is needed.  So far they have not had it in stock.  Pat didn't think she needed the shingles shots as didn't think she had ever had chickenpox.  However, the doctor did a blood test and found she had apparently had a very light case of it as the blood test showed she had.  So had the shot.  Do you and Bob take turns holding Jonah? 

Bubble, thanks for the new Christmas related graphics.  Is that Don in the Santa picture?  :)  Your jokes were funny. 

Good Morning Lloyd.  Did you get to visit your cousin yesterday?  Enjoy the sun.  I don't think we will likely see the sun today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 15, 2018, 10:33:10 AM
Sandy, just the thought of those alarms going off & sirens on fire trucks nearly stopped my heart... Would take a few hours & cups of coffee to slow it down, for sure.  I gave up & took the battery out of my smoke alarm that seemed to smell something in the kitchen & scream, didn't have to be burning. Glad it was not serious, do they insist everyone evacuate? Think back at those fire drills in grade school in freezing weather & we weren't allowed to grab out coats... burrrrrrr

Great graphics & jokes, Bubble. I looked very close at the eyes to see if that was Don in the red suit. Do you have any photos of him all dressed up that you could post? Please? 

I did finally get my youngest son & girlfriend "cloned" into a frame behind the rest of us. Trouble is that I put the print without them in the frame already.  I took the file to Sam's yesterday to get a new print made & they were too busy to pick up in the normal hour. Need to go back today to get that job out of the way. Did you find your clone tool in PSP?  :thumbup:

Amy, I do remember hanging clothes out in this cold weather but don't think I am up to it anymore. My husband's long sleeve dress shirts would come in with arms straight out from being frozen & I would need to hang around the fireplace to thaw & finish drying. Kids nowdays have no clue what life was like without all these conveniences. I remember saying that "I would do without every other appliance as long as I could have my dryer" when we got our first dryer... and I am using that dryer YET (1967). Clothes never dried in England the years we were there and when we lived in Western Kansas, they didn't hang down, but straight out. Had to make sure you were up wind to hang.

We are having more strange weather... days in the 50s but nights below freezing. NO moisture at all so if we don't get snow or rain soon I will be dragging out the hose to water my young trees. I had better fix my breakfast or won't get anything done today. Long list of MUST dos.

Good Morning, Friends! Wishing y'all a Super Saturday!

I don't know what happened to this post that I thought was posted.... wasn't anywhere in sight so I will try again since it was still on my clipboard. :crazy2:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 15, 2018, 11:10:28 AM
I wasn't going to risk losing that post again (not that it had anything earth shaking in it), but I am trying to figure why it wasn't there when I SAW it before I left the computer. Maybe we can see why our posts disappear if we think this out, you think? Looked like it posted but maybe it just shows what it will look like & you need to hit the "post" button again?  I understand when it says there are new posts & gives us a chance to add... guess that is the problem, we really do need to hit the post button again to confirm.

Larry, I do the same (pay the bills) when my kids are with me, just tell them that "I am spending their inheritance & getting to enjoy it with them.... and 2nd benefit is that I get to have a say in where it goes"....  ;D 

Good morning, Lloyd. I am thinking about a quick trip to MO next week to take the winter flowers to my parents graves. I headed that way when I turned around because Andy was in the hospital & the doctors decided on open heart surgery. I hope to get a visit with my sister & brother along the way, they aren't driving on the highway much anymore. I plan to spend one night at Long Shoal between Clinton & Warsaw, & then on to Sedalia to the cemetery. I will work my way back to Wichita to get home before the sun is too bright in my eyes. Maybe nest spring or summer you & Nancy can meet in that campground, not too far for you, and we can camp near each other to visit. It is a beautiful campground with lots of trees for shade, electric hook ups & a place to clean out your tanks after. A Corp of Engineer campground so if you have the Golden Age Passport, half price.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 15, 2018, 01:46:28 PM
Larry - the Santa is not Don! lol

Shirley - Don took pictures yesterday in his new home, where they had a Christmas gathering, him with his Santa suit. He said he will post some photos soon, as soon as he downloads and resizes.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 15, 2018, 02:41:36 PM
Bubble, they are so lucky to have Don and his expertise as a Santa, I am sure he enlightened many a heart there by helping out.

Thank you also for the new start page!! :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 15, 2018, 02:44:39 PM
Good afternoon. I was ready to post this morning but between phone calls and people knocking on the door it has been busy. I am used to doing things when I feel like it but not today. Guess others in the building are tired of the weather we have been having and not going outside.

AMY  I am with you wanting the snow minus the rain at this time of year. When it mixes with rain it is dangerous for everyone.

JENNY  please don't forget to give Jonah a gentle hug and snuggle from us,

BUBBLE  beautiful graphics for the end of this month, Only one thing, the Santa would have been better if it was "our" favorite one. Of course Don  the Radioman of course. Love the joke-secret service, indeed.

LARRY  my son takes me places when I ask but he is always busy. He and my DIL are baby sitting my great grandson and that wears them both out. He is very active, I know he wears me out when I see him. Every time my younger son comes here it seems I always have something for him to do that I cannot do.

SHIRLEY  I remember hanging clothes in the winter when the clothes froze to the line even before I got the clothes pins there.

BUBBLE  I will enjoy Don's pictures.Sunday afternoons are still not as when we listened to Don's show.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on December 15, 2018, 07:08:33 PM
Hi y'all. I'm settling in gradually as Christmas festivities warm up and last night I went to an Elvis concert in my Santa suit and had a good time and took a few pictures. I have forward them to Bubble who will resize them for me which will permit me to share them with you tomorrow. My Israeli Sweetheart is a bigger help than ever.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 15, 2018, 08:08:20 PM
 Hi Everyone.  Rather than being rushed in the morning I decided to go ahead and post this evening.  I am happy to say I am feeling better this evening than I have all day.  We just finished having a salad dinner.  I had tuna on mine and Pat had canned chicken on hers.  It had been awhile since we have had that meal.  I did go out and attend my meeting this morning but was glad to get home and eat a quick lunch and then lay down.  I am enjoying watching some college football and basketball games.  We did see a little sun today and a brief shower and the temperature has been pretty good.

Shirley, we never had a fire drill in our one room school house.  As I recall it was heated by a pot belly stove.  Our high school was small involving only three or four classrooms and we didn't fire drills.  We also had to hang our clothes out on the line to dry and I remember getting the cloths off the line and the overalls and jeans would be frozen stiff.  Thank goodness we have dryers in our homes now.  Wow, your dryer must be an Energizer Bunny type.  I can't even remember how many different dryers we have had over the years.  I have found that I always need to scroll past my posted message because if someone else has posted while I was posting my message doesn't get posted until I hit the Post button a second time as you indicated you do.  I think that is why I seem not to post when I have posted since I forget that step.  I feel that same way about paying for meals or giving money to our son as he doesn't make a lot of money on his job. 

Bubble, I didn't think the Santa picture looked too much like the pictures of Don I have seen in the past but I just wasn't sure.  I look forward to seeing Don's pictures. 

Gloria, I think our church has about 300+ secret service members that only appear at Easter and Christmas.  Of course, I know probably of lot of them are family visiting our member who do attend regularly.  Like you I also miss Don's Sunday afternoon classical music program but he was wise to retire from it when he did.

Don, I look forward to see your pictures.  I hope you are feeling more at home in your new place.  Are you still listening to a lot of classical music?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 15, 2018, 08:40:29 PM
Good Evening,

We've had two - count 'em - TWO sunny nicely warm days in a row!  Amazing - particularly since Thursday was horribly windy and wet.  I had to drive across town in sleet!
 
Bubble,  cute stories and wonderful pictures for our new Shoppe.  Thank you.

Shirley, I'm with you re: fire alarms, sirens and such.  I was teased in elementary school because I cried and put my fingers in my ears when the fire drill alarm sounded.  It was all I could do to stay calm during those when I was teaching Second Grade. 
My home smoke alarm has only gone off once - when some streusel topping bubbled over and caused the oven to smoke.  I'm sure my blood pressure was way above stroke level and I was almost in tears by the time I opened doors, turned on fans and got the thing to stop!

Before we had a drier in Leadville CO, not only did the laundry freeze on the line - I sometimes had to clear snow drifs from under the lines so the sheets could hang free.

Don, I'm looking forward to seeing "Santa Elvis".

Am down from 102 cookies to just 8.  :thumbup: . Did I mention I also made half a recipe of Martha Washington candy - "only" about 75 pieces instead of 150.
I fixed little gift boxes of cookies and candy for two of my "household helpers" and the ladies in my Bridge Club and took 4 dozen cookies next door for the neighborhood Christmas House Tour tomorrow evening.  The remaining 8 will go in  gift boxes for another household helper and a friend with whom I'm having lunch on Tuesday.
The rest of the candy will be for family.
Of course, I'll have to make more cookies next week for family - but not that recipe!!!!!

Time to settle in for some reading and maybe the re-run of the Boston Pops Christmas program.

Sleep well, Everyfriend, and have pleasant dreams
.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 15, 2018, 09:09:29 PM
Callie, we've been like you - two sunny days in a row.  It was 40 degrees when I went after the mail and I did not feel I had to put on my winter coat. 

We had fire drills in both the elementary and high schools.  Also at work.  I worked in the department that scheduled the alarms (we didn't have a lot) and one day the alarm went off - unscheduled.  Most people walked out of the building but I was confused and did not leave the building.  I told my boss I felt like someone had had a fire and didn't invite me! 

Callie, my smoke alarm has gone off several times and the worst was when I could not figure out what was causing it.  I finally looked in my microwave and there was a disaster in there.  I had started baking a potato in the range oven, then transferred it to the microwave in order to put something else in the range oven.  I gave the potato too much time and it caught fire and was a cinder when I found it.  I got the alarm off OK and my microwave was in ruins and all I could do was laugh because it was my own darned fault!  I now bake potatoes in the microwave and they turn out perfectly!

I am sure my mother hung some clothes out in freezing weather, but I also remember seeing the lines strung in the basement where she hung clothes.  I did enjoy hanging them outside in good weather.

There isn't much on a dryer to go wrong, not like a washer.  I've had four dryers in I don't know how many years (maybe 65-70 years), but three of them I left when I moved and the last one went with the washer after the washer quit spinning.

I will look forward to seeing Don's Santa pictures, too.

Tom just returned from a church-related dinner at one of our favorite restaurants.  He said he thought their prices were a bit high and he had a chicken wrap.  I don't know what drink he might have had - tea or a soft drink.  Tom is not a drinker, although he may have a beer once a month if he goes to a HS class party.  And he nurses that!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 15, 2018, 10:19:33 PM
Good night everyone. No Larry we never made contact found his house but he was on the road, trucking. But was a good day out of the house + a good meal out.
I had a Rubin sandwich and tater tarts and Nancy had a chefs sallied. sleep tight and sweet dreams everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 16, 2018, 06:51:09 AM
Good morning everyone, having a heat wave, 45° to start the day but looks like light rain today and most of the coming week.

DON  great to see your post. Looks like you are settling in to your new home. Takes awhile after living in one place for years. Still miss your Sunday afternoons of music.

LARRY  I think all of us that listened to Don's program every Sunday still miss it. I do have a few CD's of classical music and play them often on Sundays.

CALLIE  no coo‪ baking for me but I have a lot of homemade ones. My daughter sent me a container of ginger snaps yummy. Then my older son came and had a plate full of 3 different kind. They were having a cookie exchange at their church and she baked 4 different kind to bring. Of course I had some of each yesterday and all great. The Boston Pops just was in Providence for a Christmas program and I wished I could have gone to it.

LLOYD  glad you enjoyed getting out yesterday.

Looks like am too early for any posts this morning. Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 16, 2018, 07:11:27 AM
 Gloria well we are hit and miss here anymore. yes we did enjoy the day out
I spicily enjoyed my Rubin sandwich. it is 30º and clear here this morning
still dark out but is supposed to be sunny today an go to 53º. hope everyone has a great day.  Gloria get your chocolate or coffee and enjoy the day. some times i mess up the spelling so bad that spell checker cant fix it, but if Nancy is around she can usually fix it for me. have a good day

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 16, 2018, 07:24:49 AM
I finally made Jane's Chocolate Cracker candy?/cookies?  I had to stash those out of sight in the fridge very quickly.....'way too addictive.  Thanks, Jane, and Amy, for talking about them and piquing my curiosity enough to make them.

However, long times in the kitchen really wear me out quickly so I played recliner radish for most of the rest of the day.  I am going to have to download some more books on my e-reader..I'm running out of stuff to read and that makes me panic.

Today we will put up our small Christmas tree.  David put out the big door wreath yesterday.  That is the extent of my decorating this year.  On Christmas eve he will put out the luminarias at the curb.  It is a tradition here in our town and the Boy Scouts distribute the kits (small paper bags, sand, and votive-style candles).  It is a beautiful sight to see glowing candles all over town on Christmas Eve and through the night until Christmas morning.

We are supposed to see some sun today.  That will be a welcome sight.  So tired of snow and rain.

Take care, Everyone!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 16, 2018, 07:56:49 AM
Good morning everyone..

Goodness, I slept in again. I was up in the night  with the dogs but went right back to sleep.

Laundry blew out nice on the line, baked an apple pie and did a lot of little jobs about the house. When we went into town I popped up to see the neighbours Mom for a bit.

Phyllis, I understand completely about hiding those tasty morsels!!I like that they are quick to make up and look great on a cookie plate.


Thankfully ,this is a day of rest and that is exactly what I am going to do...


Enjoy your day everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 16, 2018, 11:55:07 AM
We have a Super Sunday with Sun Shining, not our normal mid December. Looks like we will have an unusually warm week, a few nights even above freezing.  We are doing our "gathering" on Sat afternoon so families with little ones can spend their Christmas at home.

I do remember loving to just sit and stare at the tree. Santa brought it back when I was a kid. Later I knew that Dad would go out on "the farm" (plenty of farmers welcomed anyone to cut down a cedar tree)... had to touch the ceiling & be perfect or he was known to cut off a lower branch, drill a hole in the trunk & put a limb in a spot that looked sort of bare. He and Mom would decorate and bring out all the toys they made & bought, but it was Santa's doing.  ;)

Mother would sew doll clothes for my sister's dolls. My sister also loved paper dolls so I gladly gave her mine. The boys would get one toy (like BB-gun, sled, etc) that I envied. After a few years of dolls & a doll buggy, Mom gave up. To be honest, I don't remember any Christmas presents that really thrilled me, but my brothers were pretty good about sharing. My pet chicken rode in the doll buggy so not a total waste.

My sister, being 5 years older, got roller skates that she didn't care about so I inherited those & lived on them. I don't remember not being able to roller skate, my brothers taught me by the time I could walk, I heard. I also inherited the bicycle that was bought from my grandmother's next door neighbor. War years so had to find a used one. It had big red tires, my sister didn't want it. How I loved that bike, by the time the war was over I was 10 and riding it to the library or piano lessons or a friend's house. We weren't allowed to ride them to school but we could roller skate to school. Had a lot of wrecks on the bike, trying to ride it backwards down a hill or sitting on the luggage carrier to hold my books on the seat (I rear ended a parked car one time). I was okay without using the handlebars.... bike was well balanced, Dad kept the spokes tightened & well maintained.

During the war years I don't remember ever asking for anything, but when we did get something we thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated what ever it was. On the 4th of July my youngest brother made me a "gun" to light and shoot out those big matches. He used a "pincher" type clothes pin & turned the spring around some way, to act like a trigger. Matches would light & make a glow as they fell to the sidewalk. We didn't get to shoot many, but it was enough to make memories.

Mary Ann, I completely forgot about Mother hanging the laundry in the basement! She took the lines down during the week because Dad had his workshop down there & fussed about dodging those lines. At one time Mother tried to see if she had "the oldest Maytag ever made". It was sort of square & had the hand crank wringer & later electric. They kept it even after she got a newer one. When they quit using it for laundry, Dad rigged it to put walnuts in to wash off after he got the green hulls off by putting them on the driveway between garages & running his car over & over them. Walnuts were plentiful in that part of Missouri, we ate them, they got baked in cookies & cakes, Mom put them in the fresh cranberry sauce she made, & people were always thrilled to be given some. When they added a bedroom & bath on ones side of the house they added a garage on the other. They had the big doors open on front & back so they could drive through to the old garage... it was on that rock part of the driveway they took the outer hulls off the walnuts. Good ole days.
   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 16, 2018, 01:34:42 PM
Dot and I did our usual Sunday routine and had our usual Sunday brunch.  I felt full when I got home, but I had two cups of coffee, one glass of water and half of a Tuna Melt.  No wonder!

Shirley, I loved your reminisces.  I didn't live in the country, so didn't share those experiences, but Santa did bring our tree on Christmas Eve and it was already full of ornaments.  I don't know when we started putting up the tree a week earlier.  I seem to remember candles on the tree, lit only for a moment.  Mostly I remember the big bulbs that when one went out the whole string went out.  When I was about six, I received a Baby Dimples doll that I still have.  I was six in 1930 and Norm was one and I seem to remember getting the doll from Mother's sister.  I still have the doll and she doesn't cry, otherwise she looks like she always did. 

Norm always wanted to open one gift on Christmas Eve as we opened our gifts on Christmas Day.  Dad would always tell him "no", but by the end of Christmas Eve Day, Norm would have gotten his way!  Dad always made sure it was a small thing that he opened.

Our washer was an ABC Spinner washer because Dad was afraid Mother would get her hands in the rollers, as many women did. 

Amy, the sun is shining here as I hope it is at your place.  Oh, happy day!

Mary Ann


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 16, 2018, 02:23:42 PM
A good Sunday HELLO to EVERYFRIEND. 
It is our last day here in Paso Robles with our Boy Jonah❣️. 😢😢Needless to say, Nana is dreading tomorrow. 

GLORIA, rest assured I have told Jonah all about his special friends that have awaited his birth and now are getting flooded with pictures from his nana.  I give him all kinds of hugs and little kisses from you all. 

Yes, LARRY, GrandBob and I do trade off getting to hold Jonah, although I am pretty sure I have held him a bit longer, because I just never want to let him go.  He just loves to look and look into my eyes, and I honestly swear that he seems to almost smile and look like he is going to say something to me!  Oh my goodness, how much we 💞💞 this little bundle of joy!  Jonah's other grandma and grandpa will be coming this week and boy are they in for a treat!  Also Megan's sister, bro-in-law and year old girl cousin will be here too as they all enjoy his first Christmas together. 

I must go, it is time for me to hold my boy again.....I think we have him plenty spoiled for the rest of the family to get plenty of holding time in too.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Jenn
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 16, 2018, 05:13:55 PM
Another day has come and gone...I just came back from feeding and seeing that Callie is ok. Sat down on the chair and she jumped up on my lap and treated me like a piece of bread dough..she started kneading me with her paws!
I managed to grab a  nap this afternoon then printed off some quilt patterns.

I miss Jane and June!!! Sure hope they both get their computers up and running soon! You don't suppose the pair of them have run off to the circus ? ;)

Time to go do more of nothing :)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 16, 2018, 06:08:08 PM
 Hi Everyone.  We have had a very beautiful sunny and warm day as it got up to the mid-60's.  I went to Sunday School this morning and then came home and got Pat and we went back to Church.  Today was a very special day as it was the "Lessons and Carols" Sunday and it was really great.  We had the University of Georgia Brass Quintet that were really good, our choir with more members than I remember ever seeing participating, our Bell Choir, our children's choir and a beautiful group of singers from the choir that had wonderful harmony.  The lessons were all read by some of our city officials like the mayor, city administrator, counsel members, head of our Public Safety Department and our Representative to our State House.  It was so well done and such a meaningful service.  I guess you can tell I really liked it.  Pat and I then went to the Firehouse Subs for our lunch and now just enjoying a quiet afternoon.

Callie, I am glad you explained what you did with all of those cookies and candies as when I read what you had left I had a vision of you eating them.  :D Sorry but I just couldn't resist.  When our housekeeper was here Friday we gave her double pay and have done that each Christmas season.  I think we occasionally had to shovel away drifts in order to hang clothes out on the line in winter when I was growing up.

Lloyd, sorry you and Nancy didn't get to see your cousin after making the trip.  However, it sounds like you made lemonade out of lemons and had a nice day trip.  Did you go in your motor home?

Gloria, interesting that you mentioned listening to your classical CD's on Sunday afternoon.  Just this afternoon as I was resting I listened to some classical music with my eyes closed and enjoyed it and was thinking of Don during that time. 

Phyllis, do you get the daily offers of free books from Amazon?  I did that for a long time and have almost 2,000 free ebooks.  Some of the stories are very good even though most are not from well known writers but I am sure they all hope they will be.  We got the ingredients last week to make peanut clusters.  It is a very easy recipe to make using the slow cooked.  You just put in the ingredients and cook for 30 minutes, stir the mixture and spoon out the clusters onto wax paper.  They are just as good as those one purchases.  I didn't want to make them too soon as like you I have a tendency to keep testing to be sure they are good.  It makes a lot and I want to give small bags of them to several friends and neighbors. 

Amy, the problem is when we hide the goodies away we know where they are and it isn't always out of sight-out of mind.  ::)

Shirley, your family sounds wise to have your celebration before Christmas so the little ones can stay home and play with their toys on the special day.  As we lived away from family we most often were not at home on Christmas Day.  You had some interesting experiences with your bike when you were young.  We never got more than two or three presents and something in our stocking but it was wonderful.  I am shocked when I walk through the toy department and see the prices on so many of the items. 

Jenny, I am sure it will be a sad moment when you drive away from Jonah and his parents.  I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the future Denver Broncos fan.  It is interesting that a baby or young child always is the center of attention.  I love to see the little ones at Church and that is about the only time I get to see little ones.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 17, 2018, 06:53:28 AM
Good morning everyone.
I am up and at'tem this morning....yes at'tem woke up too :thumbup:

Need to deliver a gift this morning, check on neighbours Mom and home to try a new recipe.

We are going to miss "our boy" as the neighbours are coming home late tonight. A lot of his actions remind us of Golden Girl, right down to the Dudley nose.

Larry, would you share your peanut clusters when you find the time please.

Jenny, hope you stocked up on lots of hugs from Jonah.

Mary Ann, I had a washer with the rollers ,enjoyed using that one. Now they have ones with no spinners in them and you use very little water....wonder how you get the clothes clean in them.

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 17, 2018, 06:56:22 AM
Good Morning everyone. current weather is 32º and clear shooting for 52º and sunny. as usual something goes wrong around here. the sewer to the lagone stopped up and so far we are un able to get the sewer rat to go through the clog. will go to KC MO today and get some new parts for it hopefully will push it through. hope the day goes better. this old man is too old for this sort of activity. wish you all a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 17, 2018, 06:58:49 AM
Good Morning AMY you are up and at it early again this morning good to see you Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 17, 2018, 08:15:51 AM
Good morning, Amy and Lloyd.

It is a pretty sunny morning, but cold.  At least the rain has disappeared for a while, anyway.

I did get to the Amish Market on Saturday.   Got some goodies, and a couple gifts.  There are so many good things to look at that it is hard to make choices.  We had a nice lunch at the market and then went to another nice store up the road from the market.  I did get some bags of Christmas candy that I will divide up among the children. Will make up goodie bags for them.

I have been awake since 2 a.m.  I laid there a while and then decided that I couldn't get back to sleep and might as well get up and get a few things accomplished.  Wrote some cards and checks that will go out in today's mail.  Bundled up a bunch of catalogs and went through another pile of junk mail.  Before I knew it, it was almost 6 a.m.  Got some breakfast and now need to clean up my dishes and get dressed. 

I am getting my hair done, and then if I get done in time, I will go to the exercise class.  And, probably a nap will occur at some point.  Right now, I don't feel tired at all.

 Amy, sounds like you will have a busy day.  What is the new recipe you want to try?

And, Lloyd, sure hope you can get the sewer pipe unclogged. Not a very pleasant job to have to tackle early in the morning. 

I hope we will hear something from Jane today. She sure is missed.   

And, also hope that June will be able to join in today.

I hope everyone will have a pleasant day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 17, 2018, 08:28:24 AM
Good morning every one, rained yesterday and all night, fell asleep listening to it hit the windows. Looks like most of this coming week we will have some rain. Going to start singing "rain rain go away, come again some other day."  Oh well better than being snowed in.

LLOYD  Don't worry about your spelling, your friends here know what you mean. It is 39° here now but the weather person says it will be dropping all day and into the teens overnight. 

PHYLLIS  like you any time I do anything in the kitchen I have to sit or lay on the couch to rest my back. Cooking is almost impossible for me. Glad my CNA is a good cook.

AMY  I have more homemade cookies here  than I can eat. My DIL made cookies for a cookie exchange at their church and sent 4 different kind for me and then the ones my daughter sent me.

SHIRLEY  like you I was never into playing with dolls. Paper ones I would cut the clothes and try them on and then they were put in bags never to bother with again, I had a doll carriage, too, and the only time I bothered with it was to push my nephew in it when my sister and BIL visited. I did like the year I got a new bigger sled and a pair if ice skates. I liked puzzles or books better than toys.

JENNY  Jonah looks like a happy baby, Love his little chunky legs.  Thank you for sharing. Have a safe trip to your Dad's.

AMY  I am getting good at doing nothing even though I hate doing nothing.

LARRY  Don made his program interesting telling us things about the composers. How he ever said some of the names of them I had trouble trying to read some.

JOY  you sound like me waking early and not being able to go back to sleep, Been that way over  a week now. Unusual for me.

Have a good day,
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 17, 2018, 08:39:34 AM
Larry, I've gotten a few of the Amazon free books for my e-reader but find I'm not interested in many of them.  And, yes, some of them are surprisingly good even though the author is new and unknown.  We like Peanut Clusters, too, and I never thought of making them in the slow cooker.  I usually melt the chocolate in the microwave, mix in the peanuts (sometimes I have used cashews which we like better) and drop them on wax paper to cool.  So easy and so good, too.

Sunny here today, too, Joy.  I talked to my daughter-in=law last night.  They live in no. VA, just west of Manassas, and she said they were deluged with 3 inches of rain on Sat. and without power for four hours.  Thankfully, they have a generator built into their house electrical system and it started up within just a minute after the power shut down.

I must get some breakfast and get the laundry started.  Other than that it is going to be a pretty easy day.....I hope.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 17, 2018, 03:32:29 PM
Joy, it is a recipe that you wrap maraschino cherry, wrap it in a dough then roll in graham wafers..


Larry, where are you?? Hope you are alright!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 17, 2018, 04:18:47 PM
My eyes were bothering me this morning and I could not read the posts with small print so I came back now. 

Tom went out for lunch and brought back a cheeseburger for me.  He doesn't realize I would rather have a plain hamburger and I've told him so.  He paid for it, so I don't make too much of an issue about it.

Amy, Larry has been posting in the afternoon recently and that probably is why you don't see a post in the morning.

It's been a sunny day today, more like fall, except our trees don't have leaves on them. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 17, 2018, 05:47:10 PM
Mary Ann, thank you..one gets used to his posts and misses them when he is not here. Just like June and Jane..../I hope they both know how much they are missed and get their computers fixed soon.

I just came back from seeing to Callie, she is doing ok but I am sure she misses her owners. They called and said they would be another day where there are and should be home tomorrow night so we get to keep the boy one more day! :smitten:

I have to take my van in early in the morning for an oil change. This is at a new to me garage and will see how they do.

Going to go rest..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 17, 2018, 06:10:05 PM
Hi Everyone.  It is almost dark and so I am really late posting today.  I posted late yesterday so didn't have anything new to add this morning plus I was busy.  I did get my tire fixed shortly after lunch and they found there was a screw in the tire.  While I was at Costco I ate my lunch there.  After I left I went to a battery store to get a new battery put in Pat's watch.  This has been a delightful day with sun and it getting up to the mid-60s.

Amy, here I am and yes I will share the candy recipe.  Here is the recipe:

Crock Pot Peanut Clusters Candy - From Flora M's Kitchen

When you've had a taste of this delectable confection you won't believe how simple it is.  You'll be amazed how it always comes out and never fails.

1-One pound jar of Planters Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
1-One pound jar of Planters Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts
1-12 oz. Pack of Nestles Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1-12 oz. Pack Nestles White Chocolate Chips
1-One pound pack of Vanilla Bark (find with Chocolate Chips aisle)

Directions:  Pour peanuts into large Crock Pot:  add chips and chocolate bark.  Cover and turn on low setting.  Now, go polish your car, or read a book.  Come back in an hour or so.  Stir with a large spoon coating all the peanuts.  Spoon onto waxed paper - whatever size is appropriate for you and let harden.

Keep crock pot on until all candy has been spooned out -no big rush.  This is a generous recipe and you will have a gracious plenty.  Keeps fresh in plastic bag or container, but don't expect it to last very long because each morsel is filled with a wonderful taste of chocolate and is chocked full of peanuts.  Enjoy!

I'll copy this recipe and put it in the cooking discussion and into the Index to make it easier to find. I will be making this recipe this week.

Lloyd, it does seem like there is always something that needs to be fixed around our homes.  I hope you were able to get the plumbing problem solved today.

Joy, it is really frustrating not to be able to sleep and having to get up in the middle of the night because of it.  Hope you can sleep better tonight.

Gloria, our daughter never really cared to play much with dolls.  Sorry to see that you are also having problems sleeping at night. 

Phyllis I think cashews or pecans would substitute well for the peanuts in the above recipe.  I did see on the news about the terrible flooding someplaces in Virginia. 

Mary Ann, like you I would just as soon have a plain hamburger as usually can't taste the cheese very much and I like to put ketchup and mustard on it. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 17, 2018, 07:43:09 PM
I'm here and I'm just coming out of withdrawal!  I had a time trying to figure out how to get a message to you that I'm fine but my computer was deathly ill!  Then I remembered that a while back when we were trying to make contact, I'd met Amy's son and that since I'm not on facebook, my daughter had looked him up and become facebook friends with him.  So I texted her and asked her to tell him that my computer was out and would he please tell his mother.  She texted back almost immediately "DONE". 

Ot was a wedmesdau night that I talked to Windstream and after 3 people trying to fix me up remotely, they came back and said that they had put in an order for a service call and thae it would be taken care of in 3-5 business days.  That was Thur, Fri, Mon, Tue, and wed, but they came today.  Thank the powers that be! 

I've read everything and I'm exhausted trying to keep up with all of you.  LARRY, I still make one bag of peanut clusters for my son every Christmas but they don't sound nearly as good as yours do!  If you want to pretty up the once you make for gifts, buy a little pack of #4 candy papers and drop your clusters in them.  If you have a cookie sheet with edges you can get about 80 of them on there at a time and they look very nice in those see through christmas bags that Wal-Mart (and everyone else sells.  And they don't cost much. 

We've been having lots of rain.  We had one snowfall that brought out the plows and cinder trucks but that didn't last long.  I don't think we're expecting a white Christmas arond here.

Tomorrow, my youngest granddaughter will be 12 years old!  They are picking me up for dinner and birthday cake around 5.  It will be quieter than most of her birthdays up to now.  Do you think that's a sign she's growing up? 

I'm really tired and I have to go back and clean out my email buildup.  There are over 400 messages to deal with.  I'd like to get through some of them tonight but I NEEDED to come by and chat with my friends.

I have Tennesee Ernie Ford's Christmas album playing.  It's one of my favorites! 

Enjoy the rest of your evening.  Stay warm! Stay happy!  And keep love in your hearts!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 17, 2018, 07:55:19 PM
Larry you aren't helping my diet any at all. but that is alright. see you Later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 17, 2018, 09:04:26 PM
WOW, Jane nice to see you back!!! I bet you got a lot of work done with no internet! Amazing how one can relay information :)
Now , if we could get June to come in.

Larry, thank you. I will get the peanuts on Thur when we head to the city.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 17, 2018, 11:43:31 PM
Good evening from Sun City Arizona.  This morning was one of the most difficult things I have had to do in a long time....drive away from the sweet little Jonah Boy.  There was never going to be a easy time to do this, and today was the day we really needed to get headed to Sun City.  My Dad is having sever pain in his back and he was able to get a doctors appointment tomorrow morning and we need to be here as Diane is unable to help him in or out of the car, and the like.  Three days ago, Dad bent over to pick up a tissue he dropped and could not stand back up.  We sure hope it is nothing serious, but he desparately needs to get some help about this.  We had a ten hour drive today, so we both are rather tuckered out. 

Tomorrow Baby Jonah will be circumcised and his mama and daddy are a bit up tight about it....they do not want to see the little guy in pain.  I would not want to either!  What happened to the doc doing it in the hospital?  Seems the sooner the better....but what do I know?  I sure miss holding him....he is so sweet.

Pleasant dreams to all. 

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 17, 2018, 11:47:59 PM
I don't know if this will post, but I'll give it a try. I am on the laptop as desk top had to go in for repairs again. I can read all your messages but had to re-sign in. I love you all and miss you SO much. Hopefully you will receive this. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 17, 2018, 11:49:49 PM
 :smitten:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 18, 2018, 04:57:43 AM
Good Morning everyone. well it is too early, but I could not sleep so I logged on to see if anyone had same problem. apparently not so i will go play some games and ck back later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 18, 2018, 05:36:38 AM
Good morning everyone..

Lloyd I have been awake since 1:30...couldn't get to sleep.

Temp is +6 ° F this morning wit a clear black sky dotted with stars.

Great to see BOTH Jane and June in here. Hope you get your computer back soon June.

Better go feed the dogs.


Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 18, 2018, 05:57:23 AM
Amy do not Know about you but I must have to Many aces and pains. I love everyone so should be no problems there. 32º and clear Heading for high of
53º today. we got the drain bad spots dug up yesterday and cut out so install the new sections today an all should be good. with free running drain from house to Lagoon. test and cover should do the trick.Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 18, 2018, 07:13:53 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  It sure feels good to be able to check in here as I usually do in the morning!  I really didn't know what to do while I drank my coffee and waited for the doggies boinger to go off all those mornings.  It seemed like forever.  We ARE all creatures of habit, aren't we.

Our weather today is supposed to be clear and sunny.  Let's hope the report is correct.  It's still too dark to tell.  Our doggie groomer will be here at 9 today to pretty up the doggies and make them smell better.  I have to remember to get the car out from under the roof so she can get in with her equipment. 

The rest of my day is....1) Change the bed.  2) finish wrapping the gifts and filling the goody bags.  3) Take a nap. 4) Mix up some cookies to bake tomorrow. 

And that reminds me, AMY I have a lovely container of Moose Farts that I'm working on making disappear.  And I'm thinking of making more to take to my daughter's Christmas Eve open house.  Wouldn't that make all those young people revise their opinion of the "old lady"!!

I think I mentioned that today is Kiran's 12th birthday.  It's also the 35th anniversary of the day my father joined my mother in heaven.  Kiran was due on the 17th and my DIL was here that day and was having some minor pains.  I remember telling her that "Daddy Wright (my kids named him that) was up there playing with her and he wasn't going to let us have her until he could send us a happy memory to take the place of an unhappy one."  She wasn't coming until tomorrow.  And she was born around 4 a.m. on the 18th and has been a blessing to me ever since!

Annie just came in here to tell me that it's almost time for the boinger to go off so they can have their breakfast.  She's right!  We have about 5 minutes to go.  So I'll wish you all a great day!  Grab it and make it yours in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 18, 2018, 07:19:00 AM
Not a good time to have the drains stopped up or the refrigerator to die, can be quite a mess. I woke up at 4:00 am & just got up to start hauling stuff to the RV.  I'm going to make an overnight trip to MO that I started over a month ago when I turned around after hearing my son was going to have the open heart surgery. Yesterday he went in for a blood draw to make sure that infection was clear of his body, still on antibiotics. I'm in the middle of eating my breakfast so will need to reheat my coffee & finish up. Busy day, busy week... we are having our Christmas party on Sat and going to have Dairy Queen ice cream cake in honor of the youngest grand graduating college... she kept up the tradition, Magna Cum Laude.... but will return to classes for the special training for Audiology (not sure that is spelled right but my spelling dinger didn't go off).

June, glad you can get on with the laptop. That is all I have or use anymore. BUT, I do use a mouse with it. I cannot manage that little finger pad.

Janie, nice to see you are back in business again. I rarely get down in the dumps but when I'm without a computer to visit in here, I do get lonely, feel like I'm on a desert island.

I hear rumbling of planes, 6:00 schedule. Now & then the sound comes through, we usually don't get loud enough to notice, maybe 5 miles from the airport?  Better get moving, will have to "nuke" that cup of coffee. 

Janie,  :hugs:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 18, 2018, 08:08:51 AM
All is right with my world!  So glad to have Jane and June back.  :) And, to make it even better...the sun is shining!

Nothing really big happening today except for the usual household chores.  We managed to get the Christmas tree set up yesterday and I think that and the front door wreath are going to be it for decorating this year.  It is just getting too hard to drag everything out and then put it all away.  I may look like Scrooge from the outside but Christmas is still in my heart.  :smitten:

Enjoy the day, Everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 18, 2018, 09:24:10 AM
 Hi Everyone.  I have gotten off my normal morning posting schedule here so will try to get back on schedule.  We have a beautiful clear sky day and there is no rain in the forecast.  We will get into the low 60's this afternoon.  I have only one thing on my to-do list for today and that is to meet a friend downtown at one of our banks to add my name to the bank account for a group.  I have agreed to be the Treasurer of the group for the next 3 years starting January 1st.  I have served as the Treasurer of several other groups and organizations over the years since I have been retired and know it is not a difficult job.  Yesterday in the mail we got the bill for the heat pump repair to the tune of $825.  This was just for labor and 4 pounds of Freon. The parts they put in were still under the manufacturers warranty.

Jane, so good to see your post appear as I have been missing your messages.  Amy did allay our concerns for you since we knew your absence was computer related and not health related.  Thanks for the suggestions for the candy papers and the Christmas bags although I doubt I will get back to Walmart until after Christmas.  We have the little Glad Snack Bags that I think will probably serve the purpose or will use sandwich bags.  When I made these before I spread out wax paper on the large island this house has in it and let them harden up and then stored them in a contained with each layer separated by wax paper.  Are you sad that you probably won't be having a white Christmas this year.  I just prefer to have good memories of the white Christmases and hope to never experience one again.  It is hard to believe that Kiran is 12 years old today.  They do grow up so quickly but know you have a wonderful relationship with her.  Tennessee Ernie Ford certainly had a unique voice and was a good singer.  It is great that the dog groomer comes to your home rather than having to take them and leave them.  It should be much less upsetting to the dogs.  I have seen a van in our area that apparently goes to the homes to do the grooming. 

Lloyd, I agree those peanut clusters are diet food and I have to limit myself to no more than two of them a day.  You did post early this morning.  Hope you can finish up your plumbing situation today.  At least you have decent weather. 

Amy, everything I posted in blue came off the recipe sheet but our experience with them the couple of times we have made them fits what was described.  I hope you all will like them.  Getting your day started at 1:30 is too early.  I hope you can work in a nap today sometime.  It is sure cold up your way.  I will take our 60 degree weather any day. 

Jenny, it sounds like your timing was good so that you can be with you Dad to provide the help he needs.  Ten hours in the car in one day is a lot so you had reason to be tired last night.  I hope you were able to get restful sleep. 

June, your message came through well.  I am just glad to see you post.  You and Jane had computer problems at the same time.

Shirley, you do have a busy week planned.  Congratulations to your granddaughter graduating from college with such high achievements.  I think you spelled Audiology just right.  Like you I don't care for the touch pad on the laptop and both Pat and I use a mouse to move around on the screen.

Phyllis, it is always good when we can say it is "all right with our own world".  Christmas really isn't about decorating and the hustle with gift buying but about the true meaning of the season.  I hope you continue to have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 18, 2018, 11:08:32 AM
Good morning,  Amy, Lloyd, Jane, Larry, Shirley and Phyllis.  I don't think I missed any of your early birds.

It is a pretty sunny morning here, also, but cold. Larry I would welcome some 60º temperatures.  Your peanut clusters sound good, but I am always so afraid of breaking a tooth when I eat anything like that. 

Nice that Jane is back with us.  You were missed, Jane.  But, glad everything seems to be working out now.  I will have to look up that recipe for the Moose Farts, as that would be something fun to give to the little ones.  I have a family Christmas party to go to on Jan.5 , so I might make some to take there.  Would be a conversation starter , I am sure. Hard to believe that Kiran is 12 years old.  You have shared so many of the good times you both have had together. 

Shirley, hope you get to make the trip that got cancelled when your son got sick. Just have a save one.

Phyllis, I am with you as far as decorating goes. I did put a wreath on my door and I have a ceramic Christmas tree that belonged to my mother, and that is as much as I did. Like you, it is just too hard dragging it all out and then having to put it away. I do have a sleigh and snowman that I usually put outside my door, but they are have been doing some painting in our building, and they asked residents not to put anything outside their door.

Amy, I was awake at 2:30 and didn't go back to sleep until almost 5. I slept till a little after 8.  Yesterday, I was up at 2 a.m. and didn't even get a nap. I thought I would sleep better last night, but didn't.

We are having a little Holiday tea today. So, I need to get myself moving and get a few chores done. I bought some little pastries at the market the other day, so I need to find a pretty plate to put them on.  We weren't asked to bring anything, but I wanted to take something different. Not sure what else they will be having.

Lloyd, hope you are getting the sewer problem fixed.  Sorry you couldn't sleep that well either.

I hope you and all the friends who come in later will have a wonderful day.

Joy



Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 18, 2018, 12:01:39 PM
Hello again!  My doggie groomer just left and the doggies are clean, sweet smelling, beautiful and tired!  Seems to take a lot out of them

Now to finish the wrapping and then maybe a quick trip to the store.  One of the supermarkets has some good BOGOS and tomorrow is the last day for them.  If I don't get there, it's no big deal. 

I spent the time the groomer was here cleaning out my inbox.  It was full and running over!  There were over 1200 messaged to deal with and I've managed to get it down around 300.  I'm tired of doing that and I do want to go back and read a couple of them more fully. 

I want to thank all of you for missing me and for welcoming me back.  It makes me feel special! 

SHIRLEY, I don't get depessed much either but, like you, I sometimes get lonely. I've been known to tell the walls, "I'd sure like to talk to someone my own age for a while!"  I think that's the one thing I miss most!

I think the doggies are coming alive and are ready for a snack.  I know I could eat some lunch.  And here I go!  Keep my "chair" warm until I get back!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 18, 2018, 01:12:12 PM
Jane, I am with you as far as wanting to talk to somebody.  I do get mildly depressed at times, but I do try to work through it.  But, I do get lonely. Where I live there is usually someone sitting down in the lobby, but there are times when I just don't feel like listening to all the complaints.  I wish I could tell some of the people to put all that energy they spend complaining, to do something positive with it.  I do have many friends here, and could find one of them if I looked hard enough.  All in all, it is a nice group of people.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 18, 2018, 01:51:55 PM
Good afternoon everyone, another day when ever thing is messed up. Woke at 3 am and had my coffee and breakfast. My mouse heeded new batteries yesterday afternoon. Stupid HP mouse, have a problem every time I need to change them. Called my daughter and told her I would not be on Skype.  It opens on the top instead of the bottom like all the others I have had do. OK Took me half an hour to take the top off and got the new batteries in but forgot how to put the little plastic clip in that holds them in place. Tried almost 2 hours and got frustrated so put it down and no computer for the evening. Could not find anything interesting on TV and luckily ? I picked up a book from down in the library but I could not get into it, kept turning 10 or 20 pages at once ad finally just read the last page. Shows how much I was interested in it. This morning about 9 I thought I would try to get the mouse working again so a couple of hours later I got that clip in. My CNA was here early today so there went the morning. She is great but I keep telling her she talks too much. Now I am ready for a nap. My eyes are at half mast trying to close the rest of the way.

JANE  glad your computer is running again. When I bought the HP lemon I had nothing but trouble with it. 3 weeks after purchase it went back to the factory and I told them I wanted my money back because it was a lemon. A fes days later it was here and OK for 3 weeks and again had to go back to the factory.. Came back again and said they replaced this and that and it was running perfect. About a month after that I had problems again so the sent a tech here to check it out. He checked this and that and the other thing but I don't think he knew much. I was his fifth career at 37 years old and been at it 10 years and knew ALL about computers. OK then he left and after he was gone I noticed the tower was on the floor. I never had i t on the floor. I called him because he left his information, I did not want it there and I cannot pick it up. It was on a Friday evening and he was giving me a song and dance about living on Cape Cod and was planning to go to Boston to see his daughter and would be here on Monday. I was not going to let him get away with being stupid. He was here in less than 2 hours, he had to fight the the late spring traffic and I did not feel bad for him. He had installed so many things on this machine I had no idea what they were. My grandson to the rescue and he told me what all the stuff was and told me I already had it in this lemon so he got rid of it. I asked him is he  knew everything about computers and he said no and never would, that was his major in college.
Now that is more than anyone wanted to read.

Been reading the posts and not replying but looks like I am the only one who woke early. It is sunny but cold 27°at almost 2pm and very windy. Goodness I have been up almost 12 hours already and I will say have a good rest of the day and pull the shade and  go see it there are some Zzzzzzzzzzs on the couch.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on December 18, 2018, 08:03:28 PM
I think I posted


https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=69.msg146294#msg146294 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=69.msg146294#msg146294)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: mycheal on December 18, 2018, 08:31:04 PM
June,
Your message is posted, so good to see you about again :) keep it up :)
Mycheal
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 18, 2018, 08:49:39 PM
Gloria, I'll bet you wish you had your Dell back.  I feel bad that you have so much trouble with your HP because (knock on wood), I am getting along fine with my HP.  I shudder whenever Windows 10 and/or Firefox decides to upgrade, but so far I am weathering the storm.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 18, 2018, 11:05:55 PM
Hi Friends!  Kiran's birthday party was fun...just some family members but we had a good supper followed by birthday cake which I understand she helped bake and I saw her ice it.  She got some nice presents and lots of love!

Now I'm very tired and I'm going to go to bed.  Tomorrow is another day!  I'm almost finished with my wrapping. I have one to wrap that's sitting in there and one I still have to pick up from the shop where the custom work is being done.  And I still need to pick up a Barnes&Noble gift certificate for Kiran.  I keep thinking of things to do.  Why is that!

Good Night Everyfriend!  I hope we all sleep peacefully and wake ready to take on the world!  And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 18, 2018, 11:16:48 PM
Good evening.  Busy day getting dad to his appointments.  They took xrays and hope to have word tomorrow of what they think the cause of dads pain is.  The doctor suspected a crushed disc....not sure I have heard of that, but have heard slipped disc, pinched disk, etc.  He is in so much pain, I sure hope they have some plan to get him some relief. 

Little Jonah was circumcised this morning and the poor little guy has been pretty uncomfortable!  Wish I were there to give him some Nana 💞❣️

I am going to meet my Friend Patti for breakfast tomorrow.  She is the one that lives in Rock Springs Wyoming and comes to Denver quite often to visit.  She winters down here. 

JANE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to your 12 year old, Kiran.  How can she be 12 already?  I hope she had a wonderful day. 

SHIRLEY, good to read you are going to get away for a few days.  You have had so much going on.... Sorry to read that Andy is still on antibiotics. Sure hope he can get a clean bill of health soon.  Congratulations to your granddaughter, graduating with honors!  Sweet!

RADIOMAN, sadly I am unable to see your pictures......but thank you for sharing.

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 19, 2018, 07:59:47 AM

Good morning everyone...

I slept in and it looks like everyone one else did too!!! Our house guest went home last night..he sure was fun to have around but he was also glad to see his owner.

Jane, I had forgot to say Happy Birthday to Kiran.


Need to go hubby can't find a questionnaire that he was to fill out tomorrow. :(


Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 19, 2018, 08:58:45 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've been up since about 6:15.  Annie decided it was time to go out so Mickie joined her.  In fact, Mickie played her usual "buttinsky" and went out the door first. 

I'm not feeling up to par today....runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat, squeaky voice...so I called off work and I'm going to take it easy, stay warm and eat properly.  I hope you all do the say even if you feel great...which I also hope for all of you.

JENNY, I finally got through most of my backed up email and saw all the pictures of you little "All Star".  Isn't it hard to leave them?  Thank goodness for the phones ad email that deliver photos quickly.   I hope they soon find something to ease your Dad's pain.  Being old is bad enough.  We don't need to hurt, too.

Now I'm off to see if there are any zzzzzs hanging around.  I'm pretty sure rest will be the best medicine for what ails me. 

Have a great day, Everyfriend!  Grab it and make it yours in every way.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 19, 2018, 09:20:18 AM
 Hi Everyone. I am not seeing the sun here today and the forecast said it will be colder and in the next couple of days the rain and wind will return.  My friend will be here at 10 am to work with me for an hour.  Then this afternoon we will meet Scott at Ruby Tuesdays about 2:30 to have a meal together.  This will also be our main meal of the day.  Pat has a big toe that is bothering her once again and woke her up early this morning.  I did fix her breakfast as well as my own and am now ready for the rest of the day.  I did get the paperwork signed at the bank yesterday so I am ready to assume the Treasurer responsibilities at the end of this month for my Saturday group.

Joy, I expect the peanut clusters would be good with a softer nut like a pecan.  Next years maybe I will make them with pecans or cashews rather than the peanuts.  I have been careful of my teeth for a number of years and always cut my apple up into bite size chunks rather than just biting into it.  It sounds like many of us are becoming minimalists in terms of Christmas decorating.  I hope you had a good nights sleep last night. 

Jane, I sure would hate to find 1200 emails to deal with and if I did I would certainly be selective of what I actually read.  I feel fortunate as, like you, I am not given to periods of depression but do occasionally have a bit of a depressed day. 

Gloria, I expect I would toss a mouse in the trash that was so hard to change the batteries in.  It sounds like you had a terrible ordeal.  Glad you finally got it back together.  I decided to use a wired mouse on my desktop so I don't have to deal with changing the batteries.  I also use a wired keyboard.  Pat and I do use wireless mice on the laptops. 

Jane, you know Kiran is growing up when she ices her own birthday cake.  It sounds like you all had a special time and the lots of love is what is important.  It sounds like Mickie is the Alpha dog wanting to be first.  Sorry to read you are not feeling well to day and it sure sounds like rest is called for. 

Jenny, a crushed disc sounds terrible but at his age his bones may be pretty brittle.  Try this link and you can look at Don's pictures:  https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=146294  There are several pictures so be sure to scroll down. 

Amy, I bet your dog hated to see your house guest leave.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 19, 2018, 09:45:42 AM
Don's new photos are here:

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=69.msg146294#msg146294 (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=69.msg146294#msg146294)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 19, 2018, 10:06:47 AM
Good morning everyone, for a change had a good night's sleep, 8:30 was a better time to wake up instead of 3am. A sunny 19° so not too bad because it is not windy. After so many days waking in the middle of the night feels like the day is half over already.

JENNY  hope your father gets some relief PDQ. No fun living in pain. Poor little Jonah, wonder if they sedate those poor little babies before cutting them like that.

JANE  you are so right, being old is bad enough without living in pain, then doctors tell you that you are too old for surgery. Another words you are old so now suffer. Would love to see some of those doctors when they get old.

Not much to say this morning and I better get my breakfast and dressed before my CNA gets here. Have a good day and stay warm.

DON  love your photos and you are still looking good.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 19, 2018, 10:34:23 AM
Gloria, I could read your post today with no help as the letters were larger.  Thank you. 

It is a sunny day here today and I am taking Tom to lunch.  I found out a few minutes ago that he son, James, will be here and I will treat him too. 

Maybe today I'll get up the box in this room that has a few Christmas decorations in it, then put them out for display.  I'd love to bring up the tree, but there is not enough room in the living area for a tree and besides I might find a decorative cat in the tree - and that I do not want.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 19, 2018, 02:17:56 PM
Good afternoon, on another cold day, no wind like yesterday.  I still am having trouble with my little toe that I stubbed. the pain kept me awake all night, i feel stupid complaining about it as it looks OK, but I cannot touch it it hurts so bad. Does have a little place that.[

Mary Ann, I know you are in ancestry and have heard from cousins ,  Well to day I got and Email wanting to know if I was the girlfriend of his grandfather who had a lot of pictures of me and talked about me/b]

[I will write more when I feel betterb][/b]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 19, 2018, 02:39:38 PM
Gloria de are you sure you didn't break your toe? If you can tape it to the toe beside  it ,it may help. When my friend had both toenails off I took a cardboard box cut one side off for his feet to sit in so the blankets would bother his toes. Maybe you can try something like that?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 19, 2018, 04:12:25 PM
Amy, I wondered, too, if Gloria might have broken the toe.  I know the toes are more sensitive to bumps than other parts of our bodies.

Gloria, how neat that you heard from someone on Ancestry.  I know the names of most of my second cousins (children of my mother or dad's first cousins) and I try to locate fourth cousins or earlier, but when they're distant cousins, I just ignore the info because some of the contacts go back to the beginning of my knowledge (back to my 7th and 8th great-grandparents.  That's not close enough for me.

Gloria, I hope your toe feels better soon.  If it keeps up, see a doctor.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 19, 2018, 08:29:28 PM
I just got back from a flying trip to MO that I started a little over a month ago. Had the best sleep in a month at a Corp of Engineer campground with nary a single other camper or even host around. The place was so neat & clean, ready for a new year. They had even burned off brush, lots of trees but didn't look like it damaged them. I took the cats & left the house yesterday morning, straight to Truman Lake & this morning I drove the 35 miles to my home town to put extra Christmas decorations on my parents graves & then back through KC to stop for a quick visit with my 93 year old brother, he & wife are heading to FL for several months after the first of the year.  All 5 of their kids & families will have Christmas at their house before they leave. My sister-in-law & brother decorate to the hilt... every spot has some special decoration, absolutely beautiful. They have been doing this for at least 20 years so now most of their grandbabies are grown. I took a longer look than I planned so was very dark when I got home. Will have to unload the RV in the morning, the last 50 miles were stressful since I avoid driving after dark & traffic was awful! Sure gets dark early. :-\

Jenny, my best friend's husband had serious knee problems, had one fixed & then it hurt worse than the other so wouldn't have the other worked on. That was the main reason his back started hurting (they thought), because he was limping from one leg to the other. Anyway, he reached a point that his back hurt so bad he could hardly move until his son convinced him to go to a clinic that "does the band-aid type surgery" as an out patient.... my friend said it didn't take long & he actually only had a band-aid over the incision, but he back was free from pain when he walked out of the clinic that same day!  I hope you can find such a place there, I have a feeling with that area full of retired people they probably have the best of care. I am always doubtful of these type surgeries but this one I can vouch for!

I would love to stay & visit but need to get busy, Miss CallieCat was waiting at the door, so happy to have her family home. She cleaned up her bowl of food and then cleaned up Tom's & Tiger's. Tom just came back inside & checking out his empty bowl, he & Tiger hardly eat on the road. It takes them a full day to recover, Tiger just refuses to eat but Tom eats & then "tosses his cookies" as soon as we start rolling. I do think it's all in his head because he doesn't get sick on the same drive home.  I do believe he understands when I tell him "we are going home today...."  Old LaurenKat wouldn't eat on the road, either, but after a couple days in one place she would.

I guess I will take the cats on an over night trip to a near by lake, to see if Callie would travel okay. I felt so bad driving off when she begged so hard to go with us yesterday morning. Was one step behind me loading & I had to make sure she didn't follow me into the RV or hide in the garage. At least it wasn't cold & stayed above freezing last night.

My mind won't slow down with so much to do tomorrow. Our family gathering is Sat & I have foods to prepare for that. I quickly read all the posts to make sure everyone is okay...  :thumbup:   Saw the photos from Don (looks like one fun loving group!).... Remember when Joan would throw the angel dust to help us sleep?  I think I got my eyes full because they are closing.....zzzzz  Good Night to All and God Bless. Shirley
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 19, 2018, 09:36:05 PM
I'm also going to bed early.  Tomorrow, I have to drive to a nearby town (about 15 miles) for a dental consultation.  Then I have two bags of trash to dispose of and some things to pick up in town. 

Today, in between naps and decent meals and drinking gallons of water, I managed to get a few things done toward getting ready for Christmas.  I think I might make it.

And now I bid you all Good Night.  May sweet dreams be with you and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 19, 2018, 09:39:08 PM
Good evening.

Dad got the results from the xrays today, and it is a compression fracture of the vertebrae.  He has a appointment tomorrow at noon with a spine specialist.  At first this office told us they would TRY to call him by Friday to set up a appointment, then after they got the referral from the doc with the xray report they called and said they would see him tomorrow.  We are so hopeful they will do something to get him some relief.  He is REALLY suffering!  Makes me feel so badly.

Mark said Baby Jonah is doing a bit better today....thank goodness. 

GLORIA, I HOPE they numbed him up a bit before they started cutting😢🥺
Poor little guy.

SHIRLEY, happy to see you made your trip safely and enjoyed it so much! I hope they can do something to relieve the pain for dad.  I had a cousin that had a back procedure like you described and it sure worked well for him. 

GLORIA de.....i think it sounds like you broke your little toe.  Taping it to your other toes willl give it support and should give you a little relief from the pain.

LARRY, thank you for the clickable to see Don the Santa.  It worked great.  Hope you and Pat enjoyed your meal with Scott today. 

JANE, happy you got to see my boys pictures that I shared.  I share your thoughts of how hard it is to say goodbye to them....not knowing when you will get to see them again😢 we all know they change so fast.  Oh, I forgot to tell you all Jonah now weighs 9# 1 oz.  he gained a pound and a oz in a week!  That mama's milk is GOOD STUFF!

Thanks to you, too, BUBBLE for the clickable to Don's Santa pictures.  It sure is great to see him in his suit again and the smiles he brought to the faces of the residents.  I am sad to see him looking so thin, but he still has that special sparkle in his eyes.

My papa is so thin.....he just has no appetite.  Tonight he came to the table and ate a nice (small) helping of spaghetti, but had to head back to his recliner right away.  Diane said this is the most he has eaten in over a week. 

Sweet dreams to all....

Jenny

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 19, 2018, 10:35:06 PM
well we are bringing this day to a shutdown, we got the drain line fixed and flowing again all that is left is fill one place we had to dig to get to it to fix it.  if nothing else goes wrong we will have Christmas get to gather on Christmas day with our daughter's and her family. then day after we will load the R V and get ready to leave for Floridan on Wednesday and leave on Thursday for Tampa. have Friends Living here in the lower level of the house. and them and Bob will take care of feeding and looking after the cattle. so we should be good to stay there and along the beach line to the gulf coast. Nancy is finely getting excited to go also. good Night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 20, 2018, 06:22:01 AM
Good morning everyone...

Sleep did not want to stay with me and I was here around 3 am.....tried to get more zz's but guess they were needed elsewhere.

We are off to the city this morning, hubby is to meet his new rheumatologist today and I pray he will help him . I honestly don't know how hubby is putting up with all the pain...I can see it but he feels it!
 Every morning now when I get up I have to go put Peepers(cockatiel) back up on a rung in her cage. When she was given to me she had one bad leg and now the second one is bad. When I met her last owners they ask if she is still living and I say yes but now both legs are bad...he will make the motion of ringing her neck :( Told them as long as she eats, and chirps she lives.if in pain well a trip to the vet would be in order......she is 25 years old now.

Jane, safe travels this morning.

Jenny, prayers for your Dad and hope the rid him of the pain he is in. Did you post a photo of Jonah ?

Shirley, now would be the perfect time to camp  not many go in the winter.

Larry, he was a joy to look after,had the same mannerism as GG ,slept in the same spot during the day cross way to the walkway in the house. Hope Pat's toe is better this morning.

Lloyd, happy to read your trouble has been fixed. Sounds like you  and Nancy are chomping at the bit to head to Florida. You both deserve this vacation .


Joy, everything ok on your end?

I had better get a move on

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 20, 2018, 06:44:08 AM
Well everyone seams to have the changes mastered in S & F except me.
I  read every thing but post on very little of it because of my  short time remembering. then the next day or day after I log on where should be where i left off of yesterday but it is as much as two days ago. oh well don't quit on me I will keep on keeping on. the weather guessore says 39º
and mostly clear but headed for 44º and cloudy, but he is all wet we have
had some liquid sun shine already the boards on the side deck are already damp. have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 20, 2018, 07:56:51 AM
I'm up!  The doggies have been out, fed, out again and now seem to be settling down for a "long winter's nap". 

I'm thinking that if I get dressed and ready for my appointment early, maybe I can take the trash to the dumpster on the way.  Maybe even make a stop in town and get one thing that I still need.  I'm thinking I might try that! However, I'm doing a lot of chasing after my runny nose this morning.  I feel somewhat better but still not up to par!

JENNY, I've got your "daddy" in my prayers.  I think he needs some this morning.  Nice that he's eating a little.  He needs to keep up his strength.

GloriaDe, I was thinking the same thing about you toe.  It could very well be broken.  At our age, it doesn't take much of a bump and toes are vulnerable.  Please have it checked!

My fruit cake is wrapped and ready to go to church on Sunday.  This might be the earliest it's been ready since I've been making it.  I still have to get an address for a long-time church member who likes it and who I usually take directly to her home since she hasn't been able to get out much.  She recently moved to assisted living and I'm not sure where.

LLOYD and NANCY!  Have a great Christmas with your family and a lovely trip South.  Drive carefully.   

Now I'm going to go make my bed, get a shower and get dressed for the day.  I wish you all a good one!  Take it and make it your own!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 20, 2018, 08:26:41 AM
Good morning everyone, 27° now but going up and a storm coming in about the time of afternoon rush hour but rain this time and strong winds.From what the forecasters say it will get up to the 60s tomorrow. Better than snow, we would get snowed in for Christmas, horrible thought.

MARY ANN  I did nothing different yesterday with the font size, same as usual, maybe you are getting used to it.

GLORIA de  did you break that toe?  Hope that pain goes away for you. Terrible as the older we get the more aches and pains we get. Ahh those golden years that are a myth.

SHIRLEY  glad you made it home safe driving after dark is something I could not  longer do when I was still driving. My oldest  son avoids doing that now, he finally knows what I was talking about. I think I miss that angel dust from JOAN the nights I cannot sleep. Then on nights I sleep good I think she is up in heaven spreading it over me.

JENNY  wonder why they do not do that surgery when the babies are still in the hospital like they used to. One way for the hospitals to make more money? I sure hope the spine doctor helps you father. I know how a back  can hurt.

LLOYD  I wish you and Nancy a wonderful trip in Florida, Will be warmer there and no snow to clear away. Relax and enjoy it.

AMY  not nice or good life for you hubby living in so much pain but he is still alive.

Have a good day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 20, 2018, 08:44:54 AM
Good morning.  A sleepless night for me, too.  And more rain on the way today.  I hope to get some grocery shopping done before the rain starts.  Now I'm off to find some breakfast....maybe a slice of bacon on a piece of wheat toast and a cup of hot tea will make the day seem brighter.  :kettle:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 20, 2018, 09:20:31 AM
 Hi Everyone. I awoke to a rainy morning and it is suppose to continue all day today and then again tomorrow with the possibility of from 1 to 2 inches of rain.  I plan a very quiet and restful day.  I will probably pick up my friend and we will go downtown for coffee as usual on Thursdays but nothing else on the schedule.  We did enjoy our time with Scott yesterday at Ruby Tuesday's.  We were shocked to see that they had significantly raised their prices on some of their entrees.  Scott and I both chose to have the great salad bar as our meal and Pat had a fried chicken sandwich with fries.  I do have the kitchen chores done and just need to make Pat's breakfast when she arises.

Gloria, glad to see you finally had a good nights sleep on Tuesday night.  That is pretty chilly up your way.  With all the study and practice doctors have they still can't know what pain we suffer or our lack of energy since they haven't walked in our shoes.  It would be surprising if the NE and other parts of the country don't have some snow and bad weather that will disrupt the Christmas travelers. 

Mary Ann, maybe you could just put a Christmas ornament on Kendrick and designate him your Christmas tree for this year.  Well maybe that wouldn't be such a good idea.  :coolsmiley:

Lindancer, so sorry that your toe pain is keeping you from being able to sleep.  You left us a cliff hanger as to whether you were the girlfriend of the guys grandfather?  I sure hope you will be feeling better today.

Amy, what a neat idea with the shoe box.  I could have used that when I had my two big toenails removed. I think I just put a pillow under the covers to make them tent up so they wouldn't touch my toes.  I hope you husbands appointment today will lead to some relief for him.  I don't remember you mentioning the cockatiel and that is a pretty good age for a bird.  Pat was feeling better with her toe yesterday and was able to put on a shoe when we went out.  It must be better this morning as she is still sleeping.  

Shirley, that was a flying trip to Missouri.  It sounds like it did you good to get away from all of the things you have to do when you are home.  That has to be a lot of work for your brother and SIL to have all of their large family at their house for Christmas.  I sure hope you don't overwork yourself in getting ready for Saturday. 

Jane, it sounds like you were feeling better yesterday but see that today you still are not feeling up to par.  I hope your appointment and errands go  well today.  .

Jenny, at least your dad knows what he is dealing with and that does sound so painful.  Sure glad your dad is being seen today rather than having to wait several days to get an appointment.  We did enjoy our time yesterday with Scott and we cherish each moment we can spend with him.  When he got to work yesterday (he is working twelve days in a row) he had a text from T-Mobile about taking the second step to being hired and he is very encouraged that he will be able to go to work for them.  The pay is much better and he would be sitting at a desk rather than being on his feet for hours on end.  It sounds like Jonah is growing nicely. 

Lloyd, glad to see you got the drain line fixed.  Now you can concentrate on getting things ready for your time in Florida.  Nice to read that Nancy is becoming excited about making the trip. 

Phyllis, it sounds like you will be getting some of the rain we are now experiencing.  However, so far it has been more of a light drizzle than any heavy rain.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 20, 2018, 09:54:37 AM
Gloria, I don't know why your type got easier for me to read, but I'm glad it did.  On my computer, your type size went from what Lloyd posts to the size I post.  It isn't bold, but very readable.

Larry, you're right, it would not be a good idea to put an ornament on Kendrick.  If it broke, it would not be a good thing for either the cat or the carpet.

Jane, I don't bake fruit cakes any more and mine were not elaborate.  Last year and this year, I ordered a mini fruitcake from Collin Street Bakery.  I'm the only one who likes fruitcake, so why buy a big one!  It has the same ingredients as the big one and is almost as expensive.  But it's one of my yearly splurges.

I hope those with ailments and toe problems find comfort in some way or other.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 20, 2018, 02:59:41 PM
My appointment went well and I didn't have as much trouble finding her office as I'd expected to.  The town where it's located is somewhat larger than the one where I live and it's not one where I've spent much time.  I go through it on some trips but I don't know the names of the streets and the ones that go off them.  But the girl in the office gave me pretty good directions.

I managed two of my errands on the way but one of the stores wasn't open yet.  It doesn't matter because I have to pick up a custom frame job when it's ready and he promised it before Christmas.  And the store where I need a gift card is in the same block.  And I'm sure they won't be sold out of gift cards no matter when I go.

Now I'm going to go see if the dogs have used up all the zzzzs that have been floating around here.  They're sawing logs right now so maybe the zzzzs will reconstitute.  Do they do that?

Enjoy the rest of your day.  Stay dry.  Stay warm, Stay happy! 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 20, 2018, 07:19:52 PM
while I was catching up here at S & F Nancy was watching the evening news and told me they just had a tornado at Tampa. heart breaking to see and here of the damage there. never said of any injury other than property damage so far. she said maybe we should change our plans from there to Orlando. I still want to go to Tampa and go under the pear where the little girl told me of how they go there and get the large snails and cook and eat them. i would like to taste them but more instred of getting the big sea shells first hand. Have a great rest of the day. weather is very cold with the 5 to 10 miles wend out of the north current 37º, cuts through like a knife. calling for tomorrow to be worse.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 20, 2018, 07:21:26 PM
[Good evening, thought I would be in here a little earlier, but had company o and off all day. Temp in the 50's heavy rain and wind for to morrow. they keep showing all those poor people stuck in the airport .  I just made 30 felt napkin holder  with green leaves and a red flower  put a christmas napkin in each one and a candy cane. For the Christmas table they will set at bread and More for the homeless people including children.size=4][
Lary, yes that was my first boyfriend. I sure hope your son gets that job he wants

Jenny, I will also say a pray for your dad and also you have a safe trip home

Amy, I did put a box in bed under and it kept the sheet off the toe.  Both toes feel a little better to day, the one I am sure I broke and the toe on the other foot the doctor took the nail off, because of infection from ingrown toe nail. other wise I am in great shape. Although I did not go to Red Hat Christmas party to day./size]


Gloria, yes I do think I broke the toe as  stubedit twice. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO wear those golden slippers, I go for the golden years ;D

Mary Ann, Taffy is playing with heregrey mouse also the white one.  Last night she got in the Christmas mood I guess and was running around and throwing them up in the air
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 20, 2018, 07:23:19 PM
[bI do not understand how the size print changed in my last post][/b]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 20, 2018, 08:26:03 PM
I get no posting area. I click on Previw and it gives me a red outlined area to post in. Very dis=heartening. And my Navy color has disappeared. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 20, 2018, 10:35:03 PM
Well, it's nice to see you, June, even if you are off in a corner all your own.  You'll figure it out.

No matter what I do, I can't get notifications to notify me.  I have to find my way here all on my own and that taxes my memory.

I'm going to try working tomorrow but I'm taking along a knit cap and if they try to put me in front of that air vent again, I'm wearing it whether they like it or not.  I was there for two hours on two separate days last week and I'm sure that's why I have a cold. 

I'm off to bed now so I wish you all a Good Night and may God bless us, every one.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 20, 2018, 10:50:40 PM
well I am going to hit the hay my self Nancy has already done that.sweet Dreams everyone and may god watch over you all and give you all a restful night's sleep. hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 20, 2018, 10:56:45 PM
This came from Bubble today - 12/20/2018.
"My computer died and I will be unavailable for who knows how long."
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on December 20, 2018, 11:54:09 PM
Made most of the buttons bold. Not all of them are behaving though so I'll need to look into that further in the coming days.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on December 21, 2018, 12:59:47 AM
Quote from: June Drabek on December 20, 2018, 08:26:03 PMI get no posting area. I click on Previw and it gives me a red outlined area to post in. Very dis=heartening. And my Navy color has disappeared. June

I'm not sure why you wouldn't get a posting area at all. You can always just click the "REPLY" button below the last post on the page instead of having to click "Preview".

Also, the navy color is still there. It's the fifth box in the first row of the font colors (two boxes to the right of the one you clicked).
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 21, 2018, 07:21:27 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's coffee with friends time for me.  The doggies have been out and I have my first cuppa nd there you all are..even Oldiesmann! 

I'm makin a very short shopping list today because I really don't want to have to do it tomorrow.  I just need a few things including the ingredients for sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies. 

The gifts I have are all wrapped (I still need to pick up two...one I have to wait for a call) and then I'm READY.  I have a ride to church and home for Midnight Mass and I'm so happy about that!  It's going to be a GOOD Christmas!

We have rain had rain all night.  It started around 8 p.m. and it is still raining and supposed to continue for two days.  They have flash flood warnings out in some areas.  I'm pretty sure, I'd rather have snow.  At least it's not supposed to be cold enough o freeze and that's something to be thankful for.

I wish you all a good day.  It's yours!  Make it special in any way you please!  And while you're at it, wish me happy customers  I know short lines would be wasting a wish today. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 21, 2018, 07:51:53 AM
Good morning everyone...

Raining here also and I am going to head into town to pick up some last minute shopping. We also need to pick up hubby's meds and he need to go for blood work.

The new RA Dr is nice (young) but he is up to date with new meds. He wants to put Kyle on a new med after Kyle gets a TB skin test. He is also sending him for physio


We met up with the kids and we usually try to pay ahead of time for all of us. They were there 3/4 of an hour early just so they could pay for us all. I went to pay first before sitting down with them and when I looked over to their table they were laughing.  We had a fantastic lunch then headed home after Kyle went for x rays.

I also got a surprise in the mail,do you remember when we were all talking about pumpkin pie and Jane said it was a different pumpkin that was used. Well in the mail my southern cousin sent me seeds for that particular strain of pumpkin. Now I really want Spring ...next week ok??


Rammel, thank you for letting us know about Bubble..now that is 3 that had computer problems .Let's hope that is the end of it.



I had better scoot, I don't want to shop in the crowds.

Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 21, 2018, 08:30:11 AM
Good morning everyone. It is 33º and cloudy here today and saying high is to be 41º and cloudy all day. not calling for rain or snow. that is good.
wish you all a great day.as you like it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 21, 2018, 08:33:02 AM
Good morning everyone, morning but not good. I went to sleep listening to rain and woke this morning to the sound of pouring rain. Last I heard on TV we could get up to  inches of it. If it was snow it would be a blizzard with the wind and 4 feet of snow. At least where my family members live is above any flooding. I told my CNA yesterday that if it was as bad as predicted and if she saw flooded roads to go home instead of coming, I am  her last client of the day. I rather see her safe at home tha getting into a flooded road of having an accident.

PHYLLIS  hope you got out to the market before the rain got bad there.

LARRY  supposed to nave a dry Christmas. No precipitation for a few days and today is supposed to get into the 60s. If it does tha t will be another redord broken.

GLORIA de  I have always heard that only thing to do when a toe is broken is to tape it to the toe next to it and leave it that way till it heals.

JANE  I have the Soda Shoppe as my home page sso when I get on the PC that is what opens for me. I started doing that years ago in the Nest.

RAMMEL  thank you for letting us know about Bubble and her computer. Seems so many of us lately are having computer troubles.

MICHAEL  thank you for all you do to make things easier for all of us elderly folks.

AMY  you are a dreamer, spring next week? Today is the first full day of winter.  :2funny:

Have a good day, wonder it should start building an arc with all this rain.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 21, 2018, 09:32:08 AM
"Yesterday at 10:54:09 pm #89
Made most of the buttons bold. Not all of them are behaving though so I'll need to look into that further in the coming days."
Michael, nice to know EVEN YOUR computer can have a tantrum now & then!  ;) You are so patient with all of us, thank you and Merry Christmas. 

I am so sorry Bubble's computer is sick but thank you for letting us know, Rick. Terrible time to have computer problems. I have gotten to the point I avoid news, you all are my connection to the big world outside my little one. Not sure I like the rest of the world anymore. Y'all and my family are all that I need, can't do anything about all that goes on.

The sun is shining and wind not blowing, what a difference a day makes!  I have to count heads of eveyone showing up tomorrow before I go to Sam's Club for the Hawaiian rolls for BBQ that is on the menu for Sat gathering. Andy's wife is making delicious taco soup & home made chicken noodle soup as well as bread pudding & some side dishes. They are hosting this time. Out of towners bringing BBQ of all kinds from the fav place in town and everyone else bringing more side dishes. Dad of my youngest grand that just graduated is bringing an ice cream cake he ordered so we can share in her honor. More food than anyone needs but we enjoy. Looks like 22 at the party this time (5 missing).

The wind has been howling so fierce this week the "calm" is kind of unsettling. Better eat my breakfast and get busy, no day to be lazy. Hugs to all. Shirley


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 21, 2018, 10:25:32 AM
Shirley, I have both MSN news and Yahoo news available on my computer.  I scan the subjects and choose what I want to read and most of those are under the heading of "Good News", nice things that people do for each other.  I read very little political news because most of it is not good and biased one way or the other.  You're having a big group tomorrow and I'm happy for you that it will be at your son's, not your place.  As we get older, we don't need the stress although you seem to generate stress all by yourself.  But I know you're happy with your kind of stress.

Gloria, I'm sorry you are having so much rain.  It is raining here too, but no downpour.  I would like it to quit before late afternoon because Tom and I are driving to Sheridan to pick up Tom's former MIL and take her to a place on US 131 where James and family will pick her up to take her north to Omena, north of Traverse City.  They are having Christmas on Sunday with Sue, Tom's former wife, then they'll return home and we will have Christmas on Christmas Day with James' family in Holland. 

June, why don't you click on Reply, then type your message.  That way you will get a space to type, then you can Preview if you want to (I type, then Post). 

Jane, I hope for short lines and all smiles today.  I'm even sorry you have to work today.

Mary Ann


Title: June Drabek
Post by: RAMMEL on December 21, 2018, 10:38:05 AM
June,
After you click "REPLY", look just below the line of emoticons. There is a faint line and just below that is an empty box outline (might be hard to see) but that is the box for your entry.

The above appears to be true of "Quick Reply" also.

Merry Christmas
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 21, 2018, 10:56:16 AM
 Hi Everyone.  After a dreary and rainy day yesterday we expect to have a little better day today.  There is still rain in the forecast but tomorrow is suppose to be sunny and no rain.  I plan on staying home all day today.  My main project will be getting a few Christmas packages wrapped and to get my Christmas email prepared and sent out.  I did pick up my friend and we went downtown to coffee and were able to get in an out of the car without a problem or getting soaked.

We did get the word last evening that our minister had finally received approval from his insurance that his pending surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota will be covered.  He had been turned down four or more times and kept appealing.  He should have had the surgery weeks ago but now has it scheduled for sometime in January.

Mary Ann, I hadn't thought about the ornament being made of glass but you knew it wasn't a serious comment, just me being a bit silly.  Glad you treat yourself to the fruit cake since you like it.  That has never been part of our Christmas tradition although have had a few over the years. 

Jane, glad your appointment went well and you didn't have to become frustrated just trying to find the location.  I hope you found some of those zzzz's last evening.  It seems it is almost always cold at Walmart. 

Rammel, thanks for letting us know that Bubble has computer problems. I hope she can get them quickly resolved. 

Oldiesmann, for some reason the posting area at least in the quick reply area where I post sometimes just isn't visible until I draw it down with the little arrow on the right hand lower corner of the box.  I don't know whether that is also the case on the posting box above the messages as I don't use that one. 

Amy, sure hope the new med is helpful for Kyle as well as the physio.  I would probably faint if I didn't have to pick up the check when we dine out with family.  Of course I don't mind as they cannot afford to pay the bill.  The cost of eating out is going up all the time.  It was nice of your kids to treat you all and I bet they loved doing it. 

Gloria, is sounds like you are having a monsoon today.  Glad you don't have to be out in it.  At least our rains are moderate to lite and they are not continual.  It was kind of you to let your CNA know you didn't want her taking chances with flooded roads.  Until you mentioned it I hadn't thought of today being the first day of winter.  I'll keep an eye out for your ark floating by.  ::)

Shirley, you are right about us not being able to do anything to change the news.  However, I still like to know what is happening in the work although it can be very disheartening at time.  That sounds like some gathering your family will have tomorrow.  What a feast. 

Lloyd, Tampa is a very large place, as you probably know, and it is doubtful you would even see any of the tornado damage.  Sorry to read that your weather is so raw and unpleasant out your way.  We at least have reasonably warm temperatures and no wind here but do have the rain. 

Lindancer, what a nice and cheery thing to make for the Christmas table for the homeless. I also hope my son gets the job.  He has been told that if he passes the first online test, which he now has done, it is almost certain that he will be hired.  If you put the code in just at the beginning and erase the ending tags (those that have the / in front of them that turn the code off you will not have a problem.  That is all the code that is needed.  What is happening to your posting is that the code is turned off at the end of the paragraph.  If necessary you can do a quick edit after your post has been posted and remove the excess code.  If you need more help just email me and I will send you the exact code as it should appear.  When you eliminate the ending code then it stays on throughout your post. 

June, do you see a little down arrow in the lower right hand corner below the v?  If so on it with the mouse and drag it down and that should reveal the posting box. You should also see the little smiley's (Emoji's) and above them are the links to set the codes.  The one right after the two blue A's is the one to set the color.  If you have already typed you will need to highlight what you have written and then click the color you want otherwise it turns itself on and off at the point where your cursor is setting.  I hope this makes sense.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 21, 2018, 02:22:24 PM
I think June has a Mac, in case that makes a difference in what people are telling her.  I have a PC, so I try to refrain from giving June instructions because it can only confuse her.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 21, 2018, 03:07:19 PM
[Larry, the man that runs the soap kitchen, said they set the Christmas table yesterday, they had about 70 guest. Roast Beef Was Served as that is what  volunteers bought.  For some reason the store that always gave chickens, was not able to give,b]because of some new health law!? He said the tables looked colorful and everyone seem happy.  One lady came up to him  in tears and thanked everyone, that was the first time she had roast beef in years.  Also made me feel good that I might have have brighten some ones day. Their were families
It is good to know there are so many people who give up there time for the homeless.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 21, 2018, 03:15:55 PM
Hi Everyfriend!  I came home right after work because I found out my favorite CSM is working her last day today and I wanted to take her goody bag back in.  I was going to take them all in tomorrow but when I took hers I also took for the other CSMs that I knew were there an one for the store manager and one for the Human Resources gal who is ALWAYS helpful.  Now  have to go back and get the stuff I was going to get on my way home and in the process, I missed my daughter.  She stopped here and dropped off my eye drops.

I figure if I leave here no later than 3:15, I can grab the stuff I need and still get back home before the 4:30 DARKS catch up to me. 

I never try to give anyone any advice as to how to use this system because I'm still amazed when what I do turns out right.  Gloria, I'm not sure what you mean about using this for your "home page".

GloriaDe, what you do is very special to a lot of people.  Sometimes we tend to forget that our problems are not so big compared to what they face.  A little beauty in their lives means a lot to them. I'm glad I know you! 

Now I'm off to WM to get my "stuff".  Keep dry!  Sounds like everyone is having rain.  Ours quit and the sun came out this afternoon. 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 21, 2018, 04:04:50 PM
Still here.  It's been a busy day but got some things taken care of.  The roofing company mistakenly removed my attic vent fan when they put on the new roof a few weeks ago.  Today they brought a new fan and installed it.  Now, all I need to do is get an electrician to connect it to the power and all will be well.  I'll be glad to put an end to that job.  The only thing remaining is to find a painter to paint the bathroom ceiling where it leaked through and stained.

Clear skies here but pretty windy.  That should help dry up the wet areas from all the rain. 

Take care, All.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 21, 2018, 06:50:02 PM
well Larry the sun got enough nerve to show it;s face this afternoon. I even got a little work done at the shop. and Bob got the last permanent
repair in the sewer line with a clean out with a screw in cap on it.
wish you all a good rest of the day and sweet dreams tonight. I think I am going to put this computer up for the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on December 21, 2018, 07:15:14 PM
With Bubble's computer out of order I feel a bit isolated,  but at least the phone is still working so all is well.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 21, 2018, 09:32:50 PM
Good evening, EVERYFRIEND.

NOT sure when I posted last.  My head is in a bit of a whirl, so I hope I do not repeat myself! 

Today we took Dad in for the MRI.  Bob went in with him to help him get undressed and into the gown, etc.  My dad was in so much pain it was just awful.  Getting him in and then him getting up on tables and the like is just doing him in.  Bob had the doctors personal cell phone number to text to tell him the MRI was finished.  In no time the doctor called Bob back to tell him he just looked at the MRI and it showed the crushed disc to be much worse than he expected and it will be "risky" to proceed with the L 2 Lyphoplasty procedure, but he felt confident that it is still worth trying to do it as it is his only chance of getting relief from the pain.  He kept emphasizing that dad has to keep his back straight....NO BENDING at all.  They gave dad a brace yesterday, but after riding home with it he was in so much pain he said he could not stand it any longer and he took it off and said he never wants to put it on again.  The doctor asked today if he had the brace on, and Bob told him the story.  He said that is OK for now to not wear it but keep that back straight!

Our oldest son and family flew in from Boston this morning.  DIL'S father picked them up from the airport and took them to Desert Mountain, in N.  Scottsdale.  Kurt let the two grandson swim in their grandpa's pool for a bit then drove the: over to see my dad and Diane...nearly a one hour drive both ways, as Dad is not going to be able to go over to Scottsdale for our planned Christmas festivities together.  Kurt's in-laws were so sorry to hear about dad and know that he will not be able to join in the planned fun.  Diane is very disappointed too, but she will not leave my Dad.  I do not want to either, but my dad insisted that Bob and I go and be with our son and his family. 

Because of the procedure on Thursday, Bob said that we just can not leave, we have to stay and get my dad through this.  The decision is not made for sure as Bob has a important doctors appointment on Friday the 28th that he really should not change.  Decisions, decisions!

AMY, how special that you got to eat lunch paid for by your family today.....NICE!  I think you asked about pictures of Baby Jonah recently and I thought that I was including you in the email pictures sent.  Could you please let me know what email I should be sending them to?  I really want you to see this boy!

LARRY, I am sure holding good thoughts for your Scott, hoping he will get the job! 

I must run...just got a text from Dr. Dave, he is in the ER with oldest Grandson Matthew.....it appears he broke his arm playing basketball!  Oh my! 

💞 and hugs to all. .
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 21, 2018, 09:44:21 PM
Jane, thanks for that nice compliment. I knew a person who became homeless, My supervisor in the admitting office fell in her garage apartment, and laid there for hours, till someone heard her. she had a broken hip and shoulder. she was in the hospital for weeks. her land lord , figured she was not coming back so he put her things out and gave the apartment to his grandson. She had no family to fight for her and she had too go on social service The doctor wanted her to go to a special rehab, and that hospital would not take her as they said  she was HOMELESS as she had no legale  address .Long story but true. I enjoy doing community :)  service, the knitting I do keeps me out of trouble also. Hope you had a good day.

Larry do I really need the chocolate bark for the peanuts? I have not been able to find it. went to make the chocolate mints and ruined the chocolate in the microwave. not my day. I will get more chocolate and melt it in a double boiler like I use too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 21, 2018, 09:52:37 PM
[Jenny, Oh! my heavens my heart goes out to you and family, the only thing I can say hugs and prayers are going out to you. I wish we could do more. You know you have us all in your corner
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 21, 2018, 10:22:37 PM
Oh, Jenny, my heart aches for what all of you are going through right now. I do hope they can give him some help with that pain, as quickly as they can. Can anyone ride back with Bob so you can stay with your father to help get him through the surgery?  You are quite a way from home for anyone to be driving alone at this time of year. Just no easy solution for all the needs on your plate right now. Not much sense in wishing you a Merry Christmas, but maybe some hugs and best wishes for the extra strength required. God Bless, prayers sent your way.

Doing another load of laundry & need to tidy up this table, never did get the Christmas tablecloth on and all the pretty serving pieces that are usually full when anyone stops by. Tomorrow my daughter & her husband will come by early, we have our gathering at 3:30 after the little ones naps. Going to be a busy day. 

I posted a photo of the bird nesting "out back"... 2nd house from me. Can't tell if it is a young bald eagle or the osprey that visits migrating back & forth. The head is darker than photos I've taken of the osprey, and we do have eagles that winter here. I will be watching when I get a chance, nice it's built a nest so near. Sorry I didn't get a link.  :-[


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 21, 2018, 10:26:38 PM
JENNY, it sure sounds like your family needs all the prayers they can get and please know that mine are with you.  I KNOW God listens because I've had some prayers answered in the past few weeks.  He is a definite presence in our lives! 

I made some sugar cookies tonight...some with clove candy in them.  I've put some in the hidey hole and there's a pot of hot chocolate on the back of the stove if anyone is interested.

I have all the stuff set out to make peanut blossoms in the morning and those and my "Moose Farts" will be Christmas cookies around this house.  Unless I change my mind!

Now I think it might be time to go off to Dreamland!  Therefore, I bid you all Good Night and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: roley on December 22, 2018, 05:08:39 AM
G'morning all. Just looking in to wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year, a little on the early side i know but i thought i had best do it now, while it's on my mind !, sorry but my memory is not so good at the moment !, this video is a old copy of a Folk group 'Wassailing' at the end of a 'Carolling Service' in a rest home, in my younger days (when i was a Cub Scout) we always sang this at the end of a Carolling session the words are quite clear so you can join in and sing along too, if you wish !, no Armchair walking this time  :)  HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.  :thumbup:
Click Here...
https://youtu.be/as7N0G0f-ec


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 22, 2018, 06:05:07 AM
Good early morning,  I see you have already been here , Lloyd.  I don't think I got in here yesterday. I am up early again, and thought I would stop by here just to say hello.

Jenny, I am so sorry to read about your Dad. So sorry that what you thought would be a happy visit, has turned into a very difficult situation.  I hope that he will be able to get some kind of relief.  Not only is it so hard on him, it is so hard to have to watch someone you care for, to be going through so much pain.  Not a good time to have so much going on. Not the kind of Christmas you were hoping for. 

Yesterday was a very strange day.  Lots of clouds, rain, sunshine, wind and temperatures up near 60º.  SUpposed to get colder starting today. I have a grocery order being delivered this morning, and the I want to try to finish up getting the few packages that I have all wrapped up.

I hope everyone will have a good day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 22, 2018, 07:27:26 AM
Good morning everyone...

Rain has stopped  and we didn't get any of the sonw they were calling for.

Jenny...hugs to you and prayers for you and your family. What a time you are going through. Your Dad is going through a lot and hope the Dr.gets rid of the back pain soon.


Joy, I used to enjoy wrapping gifts and now it seems more of a chore. I really like gift bags now :)


Jane, I have ladies that over heard me talking with others of Moose Farts and they too are making them!!

Roley, thank you for the video. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

After reading what everyone is doing I am sure we will all need a huge rest after the holidays.

Enjoy your day everyone.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 22, 2018, 08:02:57 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  I was hoping to be able to say that my cold was going away but I seem to have developed some nasal congestion overnight and I didn't sleep very well due to cramps in both my feet.  Sounds like the middle of me is OK but my extremities are acting up!  Oh well!  I guess that's part of growing old...er!

It's almost time for the boinger to feed the doggies and then I'm going to get dressed and make more cookies.  In case the framing guy calls about my special job for my son's Christmas, I want to be ready to roll so I can go pick it up.  And I still need one gift certificate from the store down the street from the framer.  I figure one trip to town will do the job!

It's almost time for the boinger so I'll wish you all a great day  Keep dry!  Keep warm! Put pain out of reach!  And keep love in your hearts!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 22, 2018, 09:44:38 AM
good morning I need some help. How do you get a picture I have on the computer to where you all can see it?

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 22, 2018, 09:51:58 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is a beautiful sunny and cloudless 45 degrees but will warm up a bit as the day goes on.  I got up late this morning and am not going to have time to read and write in the discussion boards this morning.  However, I just wanted to check in before I left for my Saturday morning meeting.  I will come back this afternoon to read and comment.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 22, 2018, 10:12:52 AM
Jenny, along with the others, my heart goes out to you with all you are experiencing now.  I hope someone will come up with a solution to your dad's pain. 

I just discovered something that probably everyone else knew - I highlighted a post that was too light and small for me to read and did a Control + and I was able to make the print larger so I could read it.  I have been bypassing those posts before.

Larry, it's good to know you're around even if you can't post as you usually do. 

Amy, I always have had an aversion to wrapping gifts.  I didn't have too much trouble putting on the paper, but decorative bows and the such?  Forget it.  It got to the point I'd put the paper on, then when Tom and his then wife got here, she'd put the ribbons on. 

I enjoyed Roley's Wassail song.  I think the words are similar to what I learned in elementary school, but not the tune. 

Dot has done a good job of supplying us with cookies and I don't need any more! (But I'll take them!).  I wonder how much weight I will have gained by January 1.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 22, 2018, 11:36:35 AM
Good Morning, Everyfriend,

Jenny,  I add my prayers and good thoughts for your Dad.
Re" your grandson breaking his arm playing basketball....  I can't remember how old your grandson is but that reminded me of when #1 son injured his knee playing football in 8th grade.
  We took him to a doctor in Denver who put him in a cast and gave him crutches.  On the way out of the office, an older boy wearing a Jefferson County letter jacket was walking in - also in a cast and using crutches.  This big burly guy smiled down at our scrawny kid and said,  "You, too, huh? Good luck."  We could almost see our son "swell up with pride" thinking "I'm one of the big guys now".  And when all the girls at school wanted to "take care of him", I think he decided this cast/crutches thing wasn't all that bad.  ;D

Family activities are beginning to get busy and I don't have to do a thing but be ready when someone says, "Get in the car".

I've been excused from making cornbread dressing for Christmas dinner because #1 son, at whose house we'll be, is using my recipe to make it gluten free so Miss Ellen can have some.  Nobody mentioned the chocolate dessert...and neither did I but I do plan to take a couple of things for snacking later on.

I've also been informed that I will be picked up for a Shrimp Feast at #2 son's house tomorrow night - and that's all I know about that.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 22, 2018, 12:27:49 PM
Got another batch of cookies done.  This time they are those Peanut Blossoms, you know, the one with the Hershey Kiss on top?  I made them because I had all the ingredients except the kisses already in the cupboard.  I put some in the Hidey Hole and they should be cool enough by now.  Hot chocolate is refreshed and on the back of the stove.  Help yourselves.  Coffee and tea are ready, too.  Enjoy!

CALLIE, that's how I celebrate the holidays and birthdays.  They just call or text and tell me when to be ready and I get in whatever car pulls in the driveway at the right time.  This time of year I have to be a little careful, though.  I might just hop in the UPS truck by mistake!

I'm off to give the doggies a snack and myself some lunch and then a quick trip to WM to pick up some stuff I forgot yesterday and to do a little business with the manager.  The day is yours to enjoy as you will!  God gave it to me and I'm happy to share!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 22, 2018, 01:24:34 PM
Good morning everyone, what a day yesterday, rain and more rain and wind gusts so strong I thought a window would be blown in. When I looked out earlier it was starting to dry on the walks but it is raining again now. I t was more than 2 hours of it yesterday and during the night and more now. Still wonder about that arc we should start building. Power went out at times but not long, just enough to have to reset a few things.

SHIRLEY  the only news I want to see is the weather reports and local news. Like you it is my family that is important to me.

LARRY  just glad this is rain and not snow.

JANE  I set my homepage-that is what shows up when I start online. I think all computers have a home page. Anyway there is a way to set a homepage in IE and in Google. Saves time trying to get here every day.  I cannot explain it. I do things but am no good at explaining what I did.

JENNY  maybe a different brace would be tolerable for your Dad. I know what back pain is but mine is not as bad as your Dad's is. I was told several times by orthopedic doctors I am too old for surgery. It makes me want to tell them I might be in better health than them except for my back. Prayers for your Dad and grandson and you.

ROLEY-PETER  thank you for the link. I think that is the first time I heard all that song  sung.I enjoyed it. Merry Christmas.

CALLIE  I have nothing to do to get ready for Christmas day. My #1 son and DIL have given me orders to do nothing for the day but my son will pick me up and bring me home. I would feel odd if I did not make anything so will make an Ambrosia salad, about the easiest thing I can think of to do.

I think I finally caught up, my second son just left and we had a good visit, He comes every week end and his visits I am always happy to have.

Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 22, 2018, 04:34:47 PM
While I was getting ready for my quick trip to WM, the phone rang and it was the custom frame guy telling me that my job was done and ready to be picked up.  Since he closed at 3 p.m.  I went there first and I love it!  My son is going to be delighted.  I brought it home and laid it in the middle of my bed so nothing would happen to it and I'll get it wrapped tonight and put in a safe place.  Then I picked up the GC that I still needed for Kiran and picked up the few items I still needed at WM.  Now I'm tired. 

I think I check and see if there are any zzzzs imbedded in the sofa so I can grab a few before supper.  I just managed to beat the "darks" home and I'm tired!  Keep on keepin' on Everyfriend!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 22, 2018, 04:44:55 PM
I don't know where the day disappears too??? Have been cleaning and getting things ready for Tue meal. I have cherry and blueberry cheesecakes made and just have to throw the trifle together  on Mon night.

For our Christmas meal we will have ham ,scalloped potatoes ,baked beans corn ,brussel sprouts and salads   On Wed our meal with be turkey and all the trimmings..


Mon we are off to the Dr for a TB test for hubby.......then home to finish preparing..


Jane, I hope you found some zzzs, you have been going a mile a minute there ...


Oh.I forgot to ask.....does anyone make a dressing with sausage and if so how?? I thought I would like to try that this year..thank you..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 22, 2018, 05:03:18 PM
 Hi Everyone.  Just up from resting for a couple of hours.  I fixed the peanut cluster ingredients in the large crock pot before I laid down and now have it turned on for an hour.  They will then be ready to to stirred up and spooned out.  We are going to go out for dinner this evening as Pat has been in the house for several days and it is a beautiful afternoon after a couple of rainy days.  I am enjoying watching some good college basketball games this afternoon.

Lindancer, it sounds like the dinner for the homeless was a big success.  It is white chocolate bark with the semisweet chocolates and the white chocolate chips.  So I don't know whether you would need the white chocolate bark or not as the combination without it would still be very good. Pat said it is called almond bark. I just now spooned out 84 peanut clusters.  The clean up is also easy as the crock pot can go into the dishwasher. 

Shirley, I am sure you are in the midst of your Christmas celebration with your daughter and her husband and the little ones as I write.  I am sure you will be tired when it is over but a good tiredness. 

Jane, too bad that your favorite CSM won't be around in the future.  I agree with you about God being a definite presence in our lives.  Aren't we happy we realize it and can thank him for being with us each step, some steps of which are difficult. 

Phyllis, I had an attic fan in my last house but when it was re-shingled I had it removed as it had stopped working and so I had them put up ridge vents. At least your house is re-shingled and you should get no more leaks when it rains. 

Lloyd, it sounds wise to have the clean out in the line. 

Don, glad you can still talk with Bubble on the phone. 

Jenny, It is hard to get on those tables like the MRI or Pet Scan when one doesn't have a bad back so can't even imagine how painful it was for your dad.  I certainly hope they can do the procedure for him and that is gives him relief from the pain.  To bad your dad must miss the Christmas festivities but with his pain he certainly wouldn't enjoy it.  I am sure your dad would be very upset if you and Bob didn't go and participate in the festivities with your family.  So sorry that Matthew has a broken arm but at least they are not keeping him from being active and the arm will heal. 

Roley, thanks for the Christmas and New Year good wishes and the same back to you.  Thanks for the link to the video.  It has been many years since I participated in caroling. 

Amy, glad to see you missed the snow and hope the rain didn't turn into ice for you. 

Mary Ann, if any gifts have bows or ribbons on them someone else is going to do it.  I do have my limits.  :coolsmiley:

Gloria, maybe some of the sunshine we have enjoyed today will head up your way.  You are right there is a setting in browsers to set a homepage or just have a blank page come up.  If you have want you want to be your home page already loaded on the computer when you go to your setting I believe you have the option of just having your current page(s) set as your homepage.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 22, 2018, 06:18:48 PM
A former next-door neighbor had an attic fan put in instead of getting an a/c.  It was quite noisy and eventually she got an a/c and when the building roof was replaced, out went the fan. 

I've been collecting catalogs for recycle today.  I don't get nearly as many catalogs as I used to get but I certainly have a lot of them. I'm not done yet, either.  It's funny that I get catalogs once a year from places I have not ordered from in years. 

Amy, other than the corn, I'd love it if we duplicated your Christmas dinner.  Tom told me the other day that his friend, Mary, was going to bring a corn dish and I told him to tell her I wouldn't be eating any of it.  I hate to blame my mother for something, but she used to cream corn and I didn't like it.  Years later I found I was allergic to corn and I ignore the allergy in sweet corn season (I think I wrote this a few days ago somewhere).  If others like corn, she should still bring it; I just won't have any.

Dot brought another plate of cookies today and many of them were the peanut clusters, very rich so I am leaving them alone for the most part.

Now I'm going to see what I can get for supper as Tom is not here.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 22, 2018, 08:41:52 PM
Rick, I think I found a place to post.there was a little mark way down in the coner rof the area below the emoticons. I dragged down on that little mark and found this area to post it. Let's see what happens.    
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 22, 2018, 08:49:04 PM
Looks like it worked. I hope so. I really missed coming in. I have the lap top hooked up to the mouse and big key board which is a great help, but I will be so happy to have my desk top back again.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 22, 2018, 10:30:03 PM
Glad you found the post box. Seems many have or had problems with the new "improvements"  :tickedoff:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 22, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
Good evening.

Thank you all for your kind words and support.  It seems it never rains but it pours!  I do not know how we are going to get my dad through 4 more full days before his procedure.  Seems these things always happen around a holiday to extend the time to wait. 

Matthew is uncomfortable with the "buckle break" of his arm, but he is most sad that it will prohibit him from skiing over Christmas Holiday. This is his first year that he and his dad got season passes and skis, and now he will miss the week of skiing that they had planned next week. 

For some reason I have been totally wiped out today.  I guess everything just caught up to me! I must get busy tomorrow and get things finished up or it will be too late!

MARYANN, attic fans can be very effective, but they sure can be noisy.  They can assist in cooling down a home in the early morning and evenings, so she could have s5ill utilized it even after she had a/c installed.  I would really like to get one as they are quite effective in Colorado.  There are some really yummy corn dishes, so it is to9 bad you can' Eat them. 

AMY, I do have a recipe for stuffing that has sausage in it, but of course it is sadly stored in my recipe file in Colorado.  I do not feel confident enough to tell you my thoughts of what I put in it even though I have made it many times....sorry!

JANE, nice to read you picked up the framed gift for your son and you are pleased with it.  I hope you were able to find those zzzzs!

CALLIE, cute story about your son and the nice side of his experience with a football injury and and the bigger Jefferson County football player! 

GLORIA, any pressure on my dads back is more than he can deal with at this point, but we, too, thought about a different one working. 

I am feeling like my bed is calling my name, so pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 23, 2018, 06:48:52 AM
Looks like I missed saying "good night" again last night so I'll just wish you a very good morning today and a happy rest of the day.  I know that wish will be hard for some of you to attain but it's still what I wish for you!

I did find quite a number of those zzzzs on the sofa yesterday but not before supper.  The doggies had their needs and the phone was ringing off the hook.  I had some bad news from my Maryland daughter but there isn't anything I can do about it but worry so that's what I did in the afternoon.  While we had supper, I put in the movie The Bishop's Wife...the original version with Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven and Elsa Lanchester.  It's one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies and it put me to sleep.  So when I woke up, I had to finish watching it. 

This morning will be church.  I take the fruit cake in on the Sunday before Christmas every year and this is it.  I have one aside to drop off for a nice lady who used to be very active in our church and is now in semi assisted living.  Her daughter and my daughter graduated from high school in the same class and her son is now the principal at Kiran's school. 

I hope you all have a lovely day!  It's yours to do as you wish with it!  Make it special for YOU!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 23, 2018, 07:07:25 AM
Good morning everyone...

No new snow  :)  Have a few gifts that need wrapping..one or two for Babe, two for next door Rex and Callie. One for my son's two Great Danes and that should be it for wrapping. Latter we will take a goodie tray over to the coffee shop for the staff.

Jane, glad you found your zzz's and sorry to read of not nice news from your daughter.

June, way to go!!! See, nothing can stop our June!! Know you will be happy to have your pc back but we are just thankful you have your lap top to come in here!!


Jenny, I found one that has all the ingredients I use in my bread dressing plus sausage.....will try that one. You must be running on empty with all the stress you are going through. Take time to just relax and breath ..


Need to get going.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 23, 2018, 07:40:01 AM
well was a good night for those zzzz's I just up at 6:33 and mostly dressed need shoes yet and go fiend some food. even though it would be better if i missed a few meals or at least make them lighter. but you know me on a sea food diet see food and eat it. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 23, 2018, 08:49:43 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is another beautiful morning starting out in the high 30's but we should be in the low 60's before the end of the day.  I have had a busy morning and it soon will be time to leave for Sunday School and then come home and pick up Pat for Church.  I will come back in this afternoon to leave some more comments as don't want to be rushed this morning.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: mycheal on December 23, 2018, 10:52:36 AM
EVERYFRIEND have a very Merry Christmas and a bright brilliant happening NEW YEAR.

Keep smiling, keep the spirit, make it happen in 2019

Mycheal
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Oldiesmann on December 23, 2018, 01:47:38 PM
I'm still looking into the post box. I increased the size of it but the problem is the emoticons are loaded after the post box so that in turn decreases the size of it again. I need to see if there's a way I can make it stay the size I want it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 23, 2018, 04:26:16 PM
well I seen a note I could change back to the setting i had. I clicked there but it did not fix things back like they used to be. I got the picture of our Christmas cactus on this computer,but so far am unable get it to post in
 S @ F.
Hope some of you will help me do so. it is very pretty. first time it has bloomed in long time. Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 23, 2018, 04:27:18 PM
 Hi Everyone.  It is still a beautiful afternoon.  I led the singing and then did the devotionals for our Sunday School class.  I came home and got Pat and we had a very fine Worship Service.  The music was fantastic as we had a young man who played the violin accompanied by our wonderful pianist.  I believe the man is a member of the Aiken Symphony or the Augusta Symphony.  Our minister said he had experienced a very emotional week as early in the week he thought he was going to have to borrow money from his retirement fund to pay for his very expensive surgery.  However, the next day he was advised his surgery had been approved by his insurance company and then the next day one of our member came to his office and handed him a check for $10,000 to cover his deductible (this was from the secret contributions of the congregation for the purpose).  After the service we went to the Sunshine Grill and split a club sandwich and a serving of potato salad.  When we got home I rested for a couple of hours and am now watching the football game here in my easy chair.

Mary Ann, it is obviously cost effective to send out the catalogs and they are able to buy mailing lists.  I am going to try to limit myself to one peanut cluster a day, except perhaps for Christmas Day. 

June, good job on your posting. 

Jenny, will your dad have to stay in the hospital after the procedure.  When one is in such pain the hours can really drag.  Are you planning on staying after the procedure or will you head home? I know Matthew will miss being able to ski over the Christmas Holiday.  It sounds like the stress is getting to you.  Please take care of yourself. 

Jane, will you worrying do anything to help or change the situation with your daughter?  I have always like Loretta Young as an actress and also liked the other stars of that movie.  Nice of you to made the fruit cake for the lady in the assisted living. 

Amy, nice of your to take some goodies to the staff of the coffee shop.  My son and his wife used to give us a Christmas present or a card that indicated we were the dog's grandparents.  I actually was never impressed but never said anything. 

Lloyd, hope you had a nice day.  Like you I don't miss many meals. 

mycheal, thanks for the special wishes for the holidays. 

Oldiesmann, thanks for your continued work.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 23, 2018, 05:25:31 PM

Quote from: Oldiesmann on December 23, 2018, 01:47:38 PMI'm still looking into the post box. I increased the size of it but the problem is the emoticons are loaded after the post box so that in turn decreases the size of it again. I need to see if there's a way I can make it stay the size I want it.
Oldiesmann --- I don't know who realizes it but a comment may help, at least till you achieve what you are trying for.  BUT   the post box, even though it looks small, will expand as needed for the post that is being entered.  June said she dragged the corner down but that is not necessary.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 23, 2018, 06:16:03 PM
Hahaha.... Rick, I can attest to that. I keep on typing & the box grows. Just now it disappeared and if it shows up posted already I think I'm just going to bed.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 23, 2018, 06:42:22 PM
Good evening I am just stopping in for a minute, some friends are coming over. All the printing is coming out so large, is it my computer or is everyone getting the post very large?
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 23, 2018, 07:16:26 PM
Quote from: Lindancer on December 23, 2018, 06:42:22 PMGood evening I am just stopping in for a minute, some friends are coming over. All the printing is coming out so large, is it my computer or is everyone getting the post very large?
I don't think it's your computer.  People are trying to print larger and we haven't yet come to a good size / conclusion.
   mycheal's post was especially big.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 23, 2018, 07:42:15 PM
Hello my friends!  I went out to deliver some things today and I stopped by my daughter's house.  Her daughter and husband had arrived from Texas and her son was there from Philadelphia.  I'd heard they all came in sometime yesterday.  So I had a nice visit with them.  Clint my GSIL (grandson in law) gave us all a little gift which we opened right away.  We all got a pair of sox with our own doggies faces on them.  Pretty neat.  We all put them on and put a foot in a circle and Clint took a picture which he forwarded to all of us. 

Then I came home and FINISHED my wrapping!  Hallelujah!

After that, I took a little gift over to my friend and neighbor, Mavis and had a little visit with her since we will both be busy with families tomorrow and Christmas day.

No, Larry, worrying about my daughter won't change things in any way but it's what we all do when our kids are hurting.  I can't help it!  She told me not to worry but....

MYCHEAL, thanks for the good wishes.  I'll take them to heart!

After that, today  was pretty good.I hope you all had a day as pleasant as mine was.  And I wish you all a restful night.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: mycheal on December 23, 2018, 07:45:20 PM
Mycheals post surely was too large and he apologizes for it.

This change over is not as I said prior "user friendly"
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 23, 2018, 08:09:35 PM
Quote from: mycheal on December 23, 2018, 07:45:20 PMMycheals post surely was too large and he apologizes for it.

This change over is not as I said prior "user friendly"
I think most people like a  4  setting for the font size.  Color and BOLD preference seems to vary.
Ain't we havin fun  :2funny:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 23, 2018, 09:39:45 PM
I am so happy I have found a way in. This has been a nothing day for me...still all tired out from the remaining pneumonia. Took the last pill today and I hope it kicks out the bug.

Santa was good to me...my favorite is a Christmas Cactus. Bright red flowers and dark green shiny leaves, plus yummy baked goods, and then "fun" stuff.At 94 years of age, I have everything, but my kids always find special treats.I will have a quiet day at home, just the way I like it now.

Time to go heat up some soup for supper and off to an early bed and book.I am finishing an oldie, C.S.Lewis, Mere Christianity.I read it years go but getting more out of it now. Have a Blessed night dear hearts. June[a/size][/
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 24, 2018, 04:33:55 AM
Good morning everyone.........and it is an early one for me. Thought it was later than it was got up put the fire on ,made the tea and let the dog out...and then looked at the time....only 4:15 :o  Too late now to go back to bed as there is snow to deal with. Taking Kyle to the Dr this morning, heading there a 40 mon drive or so and back home to finish getting ready for tomorrow.

Mycheal.thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours. Have a Healthy Happy New Year.

June. dear me that darn pneumonia again???Sounds like you had a special day there with your "kids"


Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Healthy  Happy New Year.


Better get my duds on and go shovel snow..too early to start the snow blower..


Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 24, 2018, 04:56:10 AM
AMY Like you I woke up to early, but I got a good drink of ice water for the dry Mouth. Now back for some more ZZZZ'S. Nancy is sick Lot of bathroom time.Hope she will let me take her to the doctor today. if she doesn't get straighten out won't be any fun for her tomorrow and we will not be able to leave as planed for Tampa Thursday. see you later today. Back to bed now.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 24, 2018, 05:32:22 AM
Good morning everyone, just realised I never postes yesterday. Now I have some reading to catch up on. Will be busy today so might not say much.

AMY  your Christmas dinner is something I wish I was having. I love homemade scalloped potatoes and ham. I also like brussel sprouts but not many do in my family.

LARRY  I do know how to set he homepage but I an no good a explaining how.

JENNY  I am so sorry about your Dad and the pain he has. I feel mine is worse and bad at times but it is not as bad as his.

JANE  I watched White Christmas twice over the week end on different channels, still one of my favorites.

Not as many posts as I thought there would be. Have a good day everyone and I hope you get everything done today so you can enjoy Christmas day as you want.

Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 24, 2018, 05:33:30 AM
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 24, 2018, 05:37:33 AM
:snowman: Good morning  Lloyd and Gloria, driveway shoveled and back walk way too. Light fluffy snow....can't make a snowman with it. :(


Gloria I like a tad bit of maple syrup on my brussel sprouts along with butter....yum!!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 24, 2018, 07:21:39 AM
I came across this this morning. It is something  JOAN had posted at  Christmas in 2015. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did reading it again.
The "W" in Christmas
- Author Unknown

  Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations -- extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.

  My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six-year-old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school's "Winter Pageant."

  I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be working the night of the production. Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spoke with his teacher. She assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal the morning of the presentation. All parents unable to attend that evening were welcome to come then. Fortunately, Nicholas seemed happy with the compromise.

  So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in ten minutes early, found a seat and sat down. Around the room, I saw several other parents quietly scampering to their seats. As I waited, the students were led into the room. Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor. Then, each group, one by one, rose to perform their song.

  Because the public school system had long stopped referring to the holiday as Christmas," I didn't expect anything other than fun, commercial entertainment - songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakes and good cheer. So, when my son's class rose to sing, "Christmas Love," I was slightly taken aback by its bold title.

Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzy mittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads. Those in the front row-center stage -- held up large letters, one by one, to spell out the title of the song. As the class would sing "C is for Christmas," a child would hold up the letter C. Then, "H is for Happy," and on and on, until each child holding up his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas Love."

  The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her; a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down -- totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W."

The audience of 1st through 6th graders snickered at this little one's mistake. But she had no idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her "W." Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughter continued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together. A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that instant, we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for our festivities.

  For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear:

"C H R I S T W A S L O V E"

And, I believe, He still is.
Amazed in His presence...
Humbled by His love.

May each of you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year as you reflect on His Amazing Love for us.


Hope you all have a wonderful Christwaslove holiday season.



Shopping With Dad

I remember accompanying my father out shopping in the toy department of Macy's one Christmas Eve.

Dad said, "What a marvelous train set. I'll buy it."

The girl behind the counter looked pleased and murmured, "Great, I'm sure your son will really love it."

Dad replied with a glint in his eye, "Maybe you're right. In that case I'll take two."



Reindeer Facts

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.

Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.

We should have known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.


Post Office Trip

Maria went to the Post Office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards.

"What denomination?" asked the clerk.

"Oh! Good heavens! Have we come to this?" said Maria. "Well give me 30 Methodist, 20 Catholic and 15 Baptist, please."



Giving Thanks

Lee, A seven-year-old boy, was asked to say grace for the Christmas dinner.

The family members bowed their heads in expectation. Lee began his prayer, thanking God for his Mommy, Daddy, brothers, sister, Grandma, and all his aunts and uncles. Then he began to thank God for the food.

He gave thanks for the turkey, the stuffing, the Christmas pudding, even the cranberry sauce. Then lee paused, and everyone waited ... and waited. After a long silence, the young fellow looked up at his mother and asked, "If I thank God for the Brussels sprouts, won't he know that I'm lying?"




"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!" ~ Benjamin Franklin

"Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store." ~ Dr. Seuss

"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 24, 2018, 07:59:07 AM
HAPPY DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, EVERYFRIEND

[/This is going to be a quick one because I have to go get ready for work.  I'm on 9-1 today and I haven't even begun to get ready.  I had a bunch of things to do in the kitchen including making dog food, feeding the dogs and getting rid of some stuff in fridge before my kids get here. 

I hope you all have a pleasant day and that everyting on your to-do lists gets done.  I've decided that if there's anything I forgot it's going to stay forgotten.  And I'm not going to worry about it.  So there!!!

Have a safe, productive, enjoyable, relaxed day...whatever suits your fancy.  After all, the day is YOURS!
b]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 24, 2018, 08:24:23 AM
Gloria, so thoughtful of you to bring one of Joan's messages today, thank you! Maybe your computer has called a truce so you can help keep this place running?  I feel bad that I don't know enough to fill in for those having computer problems or busy this season. Double thank you!

Brantcow, not sure what you are all about but won't ignore your posts. Your qualifications are over the top but hardly think many in here would need your services. We are what we profess to be, over the hill in years but young at heart. BIG hearts and we do care about each other you will see if you've read many of the posts. Tell us about yourself, please?

Wishing each a very loving Christmas Eve. You are never alone, just talk to God and thank Him for the reason for this season. Remember back the many Christmas Eves of your life, as a child, as a teen, and a new parent or entering the adult world of a chosen life.

It is never too late to do something special for someone and find the joy of giving is more heart warming than receiving. Take a few minutes to phone someone alone, tell them how much they have meant to you. Christmas really is about loving.  God Bless........Shirley
  :christmastree:  :snowball:  :peepwall:  :snowman:  :xoxo:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on December 24, 2018, 08:40:30 AM
It looks like we are being hacked..
Too bad,  as this forum does not need hacking..

Wishing everyone a very merry day before
Christmas!

Sandy
 :balloons:  :balloons:  :balloons:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 24, 2018, 09:20:05 AM
Good Christmas Eve morning

Pretty sunshine this morning, but still very cold.

I am just marking my place. I need to get a move on, as I am getting my hair done later this morning and need to finish up a few little chores before I go.

I hope everyone will have a not-so-busy day today.  Make it a good one, whatever you have to do.

Jane, hope you will have an easy day today, with very pleasant shoppers. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: roley on December 24, 2018, 10:10:54 AM
JUST LOOKING IN TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS. CHEERS. Roley.. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 24, 2018, 10:14:32 AM
 Hi Everyone. After some rain last evening we have a beautiful clear sky this morning and currently 37 degrees but headed to the mid-50's this afternoon.  I have to pick up another grocery order at Walmart in a little while but also get some brown sugar and Karo white syrup for something Pat is making for tomorrow.  She has decided to go ahead and prepare the ham and will make macaroni in the Instant Pot to make some mac and cheese for our dinner tomorrow.  This dinner keeps growing from something simple to something a little beyond that but we will work on it today or not so much to do tomorrow.  I did hear from my granddaughter this morning that they will be here so we should have 6 at the dinner table.

Rammel, I use a side by side windows when I post here so that I can read and then write without losing site of the other person's post.  I do find that often I must expand the posting box with the little arrow point but sometimes there is enough room to start the posting. I find that most of us are using the "4" font size as you indicated.  Mycheal had used a "7" font size in his Christmas and New Years wishes to us.

Lindancer, I believe it is your computer.  Try holding down the control key and using the minus key and see if that doesn't reduce the size of the print you are seeing.  What everyone else see depends on the font size setting used rather than what you are seeing on your screen. 

Jane, what a cute idea for a gift with the special sox with the dog pictures.  I agree with you that it isn't easy not to worry about a loved one.

June, glad that Santa was good to you.  The Christmas Cactus sounds beautiful. 

Amy, it sounds like you could have a very long and really busy day. 

Lloyd, so sorry to read that Nancy is sick.  I just had a call from my son questioning whether her should attend our family get together tomorrow or not as he has been fighting a cold for a couple of days.  We decided it should be all right as he hasn't been running a fever and if necessary he can sort of stay away as much as possible from others but still be part of the day. 

Gloria, thanks for special postings you made from some of the things that Joan had posted in 2015 and the cute little jokes.  I am not sure how good I am at explaining things either and so wish I could just show what to do rather than try to explain things. 

Shirley and Sandy, I have been deleting the postings from Brantcow as they are not appropriate to our discussions and the same message has been posted several places and repeatedly.  Patricia, up in Fairbanks, first alerted me to this poster.  Bubble has been taking care of this type of poster but with her broken computer can't do it now.  I will remove any posting like this when I am aware of it but won't try to go back over the many discussions.  If you or any of our friends here see these postings from Brantcow or anyone else you question please email me or let me know and I can delete them.  I need to research and find out how to block a poster. 

Time to head to Walmart.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 24, 2018, 11:43:38 AM
Gosh, I don't come here for a couple of days and I have a LOT of posts to catch up with.  Jenny, I am so sorry to hear how much pain your Dad is experiencing.  And how upsetting it is for him and all those who love him.  You are in my thoughts and hopes that he will find relief very soon.

I sincerely hope that this new attic fan will be just as quiet as the old one.  It looks to be pretty much the same kind of small ventilator so it should be just as unnoticeable as the old one was.  I have to call the electrician soon so he can hook it back up to the power.  Larry, I considered a ridge vent but decided that probably it won't be too many years before I will give up this house......willingly, or otherwise.  I decided not to go with the extra expense and mainly the extra mess.  The attic ventilator fan has been adequate for 40 years so I think it will serve for a few more years.  Of, course this house has all-house air conditioning so I probably could do without an attic fan but feel better in having one to remove moist summer air to preserve the wood rafters, etc.

I thought I might make another batch of Jane's wonderful Christmas Crack but decided that we didn't need any more "stuff" to piece on throughout the day.  There are many dishes of goodies sitting out and that should be enough.  I am about to start our Christmas dinner.  It is our tradition to have a big pot of Chilli with a variety of cheeses, different kinds of crackers, olives, pickles, etc.  We really enjoy it and it gives the cook (me) a Christmas holiday, too.  For dessert this year David decided he would like to have a Chocolate Cream Pie so that will be it.

I wish everyone here a wonderful Christmas Day!  And the gift of peace and good health would be nice for all of us, too.




Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 24, 2018, 01:07:34 PM
Don't know how anyone with a smidgen of intelligence would have any desire to post where he is not welcome. Sad that this happens, hopefully someone with the power to block can put an end to using up space paid for by the Seniors & Friends benefactor. Thanks for the information, Larry.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 24, 2018, 01:17:01 PM
Been to the Dr and back now preparing the goodies that I can for tomorrow. Trifle is done ,bean salad is done. I wasn't going to make one but the long face on hubby told me I had better....tis an easy one to do. Snowing still here, roads were slushy going in and back,don't care to drive in that anymore.

Gloria, I loved the posts from Joan. I had to chuckle at the reindeer and know that they were female as male when lost won't ask for directions  :2funny:    Sorry  guys :)

Bake to the kitchen
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 24, 2018, 01:27:35 PM
kGood Morning all. I woke in the wee hours, so my day may be a bit dull. But that's O.K., gives me more time to enjoy all of you and your busy lives.I do not expect any family visitors, which I prefer. Gives me more opportunity to spend with our Lord, which is a new style for me. So many years of family dinners and parties and presents, which I enjoyed at that time of life....now is my time for Peace and thoughts of all we have to be grateful for. I am very content.Hopefully I will even have the urge to write some thank you notes..

I found a red outlined box to put my message in this morning. I think I owe Rick a big hug and a hearty thank you.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 24, 2018, 01:38:30 PM
Shirley, from the content of his posts, I wonder if Brantcow thinks we are seniors in school or college.  Why would we want to avail ourselves of most of the topics in his posts?  If that is his thought, he's in for a big surprise!

Merry Christmas to everyone, in case I don't get back today. 

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 24, 2018, 03:19:39 PM
Hello Everyfriend!  I came home from work exhausted!  We were all "busier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs" today.  Seems like more people are last minute shopping that there were earlier.  I was so glad when it was time to go home!

And when I got home, I didn't know what to do first so I let the dogs tell me.  First they went out and then they just hung out in the kitchen until I said, "Are you hungry>" and they put on an act that more than 'yes'.  It was a "what the heck to you think" type of dance.  So I thought maybe that was part of my problem, too.  And it was.  I feel better now.

I wondered about that odd posting, too but decided to just ignore it because most of it didn't interest me! 

Now I'm going to go rest a bit until my daughter lets me know hen she's going to be arriving.  We're all going to my daughter Cathy's open house this evening so it doesn't matter when we get there.  Whenever Christy arrives and is ready, we'll go over there.

It's going to be a long day because I'm going from there to Church for the midnight service and then home to collapse.  I'm looking forward to the church service because I missed it last year for the first time in 74 years. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE to EVERYFRIEND!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 24, 2018, 04:22:00 PM
Merry Monday Afternoon, Everyfriend.

This guy is spamming every single forum over and over with "ads" for his web site!  I don't understand how he ever got onto the Member List because, although the general public can read everything, only registered members can post.  He needs to be stopped - and permanently banned!

Thank you, Larry, for removing his annoying posts. 

On to more pleasant subjects:

All My Children and The Grands gathered at #2 son's home yesterday evening for a Shrimp/Crab Leg "Boil" in honor of my birthday. Unbeknownst to everyone except her sister and me, the NYC granddaughter was able to fly home a day earlier than was expected.
I not only helped with the plan changes, I helped plot the surprise appearance at the party. Her Mama's reaction when she discovered who was tapping her on the shoulder was priceless!

Can't remember if I've mentioned that Miss Ellen was an Extra in this season's final episode of "The Amazing Mrs. Masiel (Maisle?)", a series on Amazon Prime. 
I didn't understand that Amazon Prime works like Netflix - in that all the episodes for a season are put on line at the same time.  So I thought we had to wait until the week that the finale would be shown.
Not so!  We were able to watch Episode 10 and "see" Miss Ellen appear several times in the shadowy background of one long scene.  She had to point out which of the three girls she was because all you can really see are her legs.  Even so, it was fun to watch.

Seems strange not to have spent today baking and cooking for a Christmas meal.  However, we will be at #1 son's tomorrow and, once again,  all I have to do is be ready when someone says "Get in the car".  :thumbup:


:christmastree: Wishing Each Soda Shopper and Families a
Blessed and Merry Christmas :christmastree:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 24, 2018, 04:53:02 PM
good afternoon everyone. well Bad news from here Nancy is in the Hospital.
She Has A vary bad virus. the doctor did not tell me the name, but said that several people has died with it in the USA in last several months. Have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 24, 2018, 05:06:19 PM
Lloyd, prayers for Nancy. She is a strong lady and will fight this along with the meds the Drs are giving her.Not a very Merry Christmas  for either one of you. Stay strong.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 24, 2018, 05:34:32 PM
Lloyd, I'm sorry to hear about Nancy having a bad virus.  One of my families is also ill and it is not a good time to be sick.  It's good Nancy is in the hospital where they can take good care of her.

Not a good thing to be sick at Christmastime - too much is going on.

Callie, I am sure you had fun planning the arrival of Ellen from NYC.

Merry Christmas, everyone, and please stay well!

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 24, 2018, 06:00:11 PM
Lloyd,  I'm so sorry to learn about Nancy's hospitalization. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 24, 2018, 08:35:16 PM
Another lovely day coming to a close. I am sneezing my head off, and blowing my nose. Hope it is just a minor irritation. I am tired of feeling poorly.I think it is time to get this body ready for bed and have a light supper and  call it a day.I am very thankful I have no plans for tomorrow. Just me and God and my Rouwntree family...and and few of them will be off with friends and family.

Have a beautiful Christmas Day my dear ones all. I love you so much. June
 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 24, 2018, 10:06:44 PM
    Quote from: June Drabek on Today at 01:27:35 pm
    "I found a red outlined box to put my message in this morning. I think I owe Rick a big hug and a hearty thank you."


June,
A big hug back and Merry Christmas to you.
I get my enjoyment in life by helping where I can, and here with so many nice friends is a good place.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 24, 2018, 10:28:08 PM
Tis the night before Christmas, everyone getting ready to snuggle down in bed... or we???

Great hearing the NY grand got in early, Callie.... Makes life and the world a better place when we see our loved ones try so hard to make others happy.  :smitten:

Lloyd, so sorry to read about Nancy, the virus & hospital. Hope you don't catch it, be sure to take care of yourself so you can take care of her when she comes home. Extra prayers heading her way & some also for you, whatever affects one affects the other in some way.


Wishing Every Friend a Merry Christmas Surrounded With Love.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 25, 2018, 12:58:57 AM
Merry Christmas Eve to EVERYFRIEND🎄🎄🎄

We enjoyed a wonderful day. Visiting and spending time with my dad before we headed off to join our Boston Family and the DIL'S parents for mass at their church.  This is the church where Son Kurtand Heidi were married 14 plus years ago.  Then we went to our DIL'S parents home for dinner.  It was a delightful evening.  Their home is in the rolling hills of North Scottsdale.....the views are fantastic and we arrived there just in time for the most beautiful sun set! 

Diane's Family came over and spent the evening with dad and Diane.  Poor dad, he is so miserable, and praying for the time to pass quickly so he can get his procedure done.  I really felt bad leaving him but he insisted that we go one with our plans.

Our two grandsons were so excited about having both of their grandparents together.  It was so much fun!


I do not have any posts to read since mine last night....surely that can not be right? 

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: roley on December 25, 2018, 05:22:13 AM
G'Morning all. Lloyd, sorry to hear that Nancy is in Hospital, hope she soon recovers and gets back home, sorry I put this into S&f but I guessed you might look in here first !,take care mate, catch you soon, shall be off line all day today !.
                               Best Wishes.  Roley  :thumbup: ..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 25, 2018, 06:16:17 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone and good morning..

Thank you for fixing our intruder, guess they couldn't find the door on their own!

Will have my tea and then get busy for the day. Company will be her at noon.

May you all have a lovely Christmas with your family and friends.


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 25, 2018, 07:58:54 AM
Just want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a very Healthy and Happy New Year.

Need to get a few things done before I have to get ready to go to my sons/

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 25, 2018, 08:46:29 AM
Merry Christmas morning to all my dear friends!

Lloyd, you and your Nancy are on my mind and in my prayers.  I hope so very much that she is doing better today.  Take care of yourself so that you won't get sick, too.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 25, 2018, 09:14:22 AM
I'm just dropping in the wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Jenny, it was good to read that you had something good going on yesterday with the dinner with everyone.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 25, 2018, 10:04:26 AM
Merry Christmas, Everyfriend!

[/I'm passing time until my daughter gets here from Maryland.  She was too tired to fight the dark drive up after work last night and opted for an early start this morning.  I think she's pretty smart!

After she and my granddaughter get here, we'll have a bit of a rest ad maybe a coffee and some Christmas cookies and then we're going to my son's for a Christmas meal and some fun.  This is Christy's twin brother and it's always nice to see them together.  It's also Kiran's house and any time I spend with her is a bonus.

Late afternoon, we will all go to Cathy's for Christmas dinner.  Grandson Kyle is home from Philadelphia and Natalie and her husband, Clint are here from Texas.  I don't know who else might be there.  Cathy always has someone there who might otherwise be alone.  She's a good person.  Can you tell, I love my kids and grandkids?

I hope you are all having a lovely day and I'm saying special prayers for Lloyd and Nancy.  No time is a good time to be sice but being sick on Christmas is the worst time!

I got pictures this morning of Great Granddaughter, Emma and I think she was swamped!  Everyone went overboard.  I don't think she'll lack for anything for a couple years to come! 

I better go get the bed made and get myself dressed so I can deliver a package to my GOOD neighbor across the street before the activities begin!

Have a lovely day!
b]
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Cottoncandy on December 25, 2018, 10:31:37 AM
Merry Christmas everyone..CC
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Radioman34 on December 25, 2018, 10:45:52 AM
Bubble gave me strict instructions to be sure to extend   her best wishes for a merry Christmas to all of our friends in S & F. I join her in this as well               
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 25, 2018, 10:56:15 AM
Hi Everyone and Merry Christmas to you all. 

It is indeed a beautiful Christmas morning here in South Carolina.  However, we got up to find our heat pump frozen up again so obviously they didn't find the problem or something else has gone back.  However, we have the A/C on now and it has thawed out and we will go back on emergency heat so we will remain comfortable today.  This little problem certainly isn't going to spoil our day.  There is still quite a bit to do this morning to get ready for our family and friend get together this afternoon.



Phyllis, like you we have more than enough Christmas goodies to last for a few days.  I am going to try to limit myself to one peanut cluster a day, well maybe two today since it is a special day.  I bought some cookies at Walmart so Pat didn't have to add that burden to her schedule.  She did fix both a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie yesterday.  Today she will fix the mac and cheese in the Instant Pot and has decided to slice the ham and add a little glaze to it and then heat it in the oven rather than trying to handle the whole big 12 pound ham.  I made the Ambrosia (5 cup salad) a little while ago and have all of the dishes washed up (at least for now).  I like your idea of not wearing yourself out with doing a large meal.  Our finger food meal has grown in the last few days but I think we will survive it OK. 

Shirley, I did find the place to block that spammer.  Rammel was a very big help as he went through the other discussions and removed the inappropriate postings.  Patricia was helpful in the process also. 

Amy, I guess we each have our favorite holiday dishes.  I know that is why Pat made the pumpkin pie as that is our son's favorite.  He is not getting the green bean casserole that has been a favorite but I don't think he will complain.  The spammer sure wasted a lot of his or her time as well as taking up a lot of time to remove the inappropriate postings. 

Joy, enjoy your day with your sons. 

June, I hope you have the Christmas you want with a very quiet one. 

Jane, if your Walmart was anything like ours yesterday I know you must be exhausted.  I was lucky that after I picked up the online order there was an electric cart someone had left right in front of where I had parked for pickup.  Since there were no other cars in the pickup area I told the very nice young lady I was going to leave my car there for a few minutes to pick up a couple of things Pat forgot to put on her grocery order.  However it wasn't easy getting around in the grocery area a there were many shoppers.  When I finished I parked the cart in the appropriate area in the store and walked back out to the car.  By the time I got home and had the groceries unloaded I was having angina and wasn't able to help Pat put things away as I usually do.  I didn't feel very good the rest of the day but seem OK today.  Ask a dog a silly questions and you get a silly answer.  ;D Our Church had their Christmas service at 5 pm and there had been an earlier service for the families.  I actually forgot all about it but wasn't feeling up to going anyway. 

Callie, the spammers was a registered member for a long time.  Hopefully the bloc will prevent him posting again.  Glad you didn't have to do a lot of preparation for your family Christmas celebration.  I am thinking this may be our last time to try to do the Christmas meal that is a full meal. 

Lloyd, so sorry to hear that Nancy has had to be hospitalized but it sounds like that is where she needs to be.  I hope they can quickly get the virus under control. 

Rammel, are you responsible for providing the red outlined box for June?  Your help is much appreciated. 

Jenny, so happy to see you had a very enjoyable day with Kurt and Heidi and were able to get to the mass before the evening activities.  It sounds like your Dad was in good company with Diane's family being there while you were gone. 

Cottoncandy, thanks for the Christmas wishes. 

I hope we can all remember the reason we celebrate Christmas and not leave Christ out of our celebrations.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 25, 2018, 11:35:53 AM
 Hi Everyone.Judy, Pat's sister posted this new information on how Pat is doing.

Latest update from Pat's daughter.

Hi Judy,  she's feeling a bit better with regards to her leg pain. I think the procedure appears to have fixed the aneurysm. She is however quite depressed because of the news that she will probably be on a puréed food diet for the rest of her life. She isn't allowed to eat anything chunky at all. All meats must be puréed.
As well she's not very mobile yet barely getting out of bed.
There's no plan yet to send her home. She isn't mobile enough to be independent
She could use all the encouragement she could get.

so CP friends if you are able to write a newsy note or send a Christmas/Get well card message me and I will give you the address to send it.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 25, 2018, 11:56:17 AM
Merry Christmas Morning, Everyfriend,

I've not yet received The Game Plan for today but I think #2 son/dil will pick me up "2:00'ish" to go to #2 son's for Gifts, Gab, Gobbling....and maybe a Game.

Larry, Rick and Patricia,  thank you for blocking that spammer.  I noticed he was listed as a "Newbie" in the Member List and had joined early last year.
And that's enough on that subject!!!!

So sorry to learn about Pat's condition.  I don't know Pat's daughter's name but, if you care to share that info., please message me.

Lloyd, I hope there's better news about Nancy today.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day with lots of fun and fine food.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 25, 2018, 02:17:12 PM
Good afternoon one and all. thank you all for the concern's and best wishes.I just got home from seeing her. she is doing better but not out of the woods yet.still some loose bowels. I most likely go back this evening to see her. a chance she will be released today but better chance for tomorrow and I think that would be better. and merry Christmas to you all.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 25, 2018, 03:30:29 PM
So very sorry to hear of Pat's illness, and also Lloyds beloved. Especially hard  on them and their loved ones at this special time of the year. May God be with them all.

I am spending a quiet day at home..just the way I like it now.Kids are free to do their thing, and so am I. Woke up feeling puny, so spent the whole morning reading my daily book s and the Bible.I am content. Time to grab a bite of lunch...think a cup of soup, +plus the goodies will do it.

See you all later,June
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 25, 2018, 05:33:51 PM
Since the Holland family was ill and staying in Omena for another day, Tom and I went to Annie's for brunch. Annie does not cook so she and her dad undertook to fix something Tom said was kind of like Eggs Benedict.  Tom had to tell her what to do almost every step and as he said it was a learning experience for her.  I doubt she'll ever attempt anything like it again.  She layered bread buttered on both sides (and browned in the oven) with cheese sauce, ham and a poached egg.  The side dish was hash browns and Tom had  grated one type of cheese and the potatoes.  It was good, but more work intensive than either Tom or I would do.  After we finished eating, Tom and I left for home and now at 5:30 pm, he has left to visit a friend. 

Lloyd, if Nancy is still in the hospital, that is where she should be.  The doctors know what they're doing.

June, it is nice to sit by oneself on a busy day, isn't it.  With Tom gone, I am taking it easy too.

Don, thanks for the greeting from both you and Bubble.  We miss her posts and expertise.

Merry Christmas to those others who posted but I didn't mention.  I wrote a book in Norm's B&T and I don't want to do that again.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on December 25, 2018, 05:36:33 PM

I am confused. 
Which "PAT" are you referring to Larry?
who has an aneurysm...  and can no longer
eat whole food?? 

I am very sorry but I have lost my way,
amidst the "Pats"  here..      (giggle)

Sandy 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 25, 2018, 07:58:14 PM
I'm home and my granddaughter, Frankie, is staying overnight with me.  Her father is picking her up tomorrow for a visit and then taking her back to Maryland on Thursday.  It's nice to have her around but I wish her mother hadn't had to go back alone tonight.

Is the "Pat" who is ill, PAT SCOTT?  Or do we have another Pat that I don't remember?  I'd like to add her to my prayers.

And I'm keeping Nancy in my prayers, also!

If you read this in the next 2+ hours, please say a quick prayer for my daughter who just left to drive back to Maryland in the dark...alone!  She'll text us when she gets there but 2 and a half hours is a long time to hold one's breath.

I hope your day was as nice as mine was no matter how you spent it!  I wish you a restful night and a great tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 25, 2018, 08:19:15 PM
Quote from: larryhanna on December 25, 2018, 10:56:15 AMRammel, are you responsible for providing the red outlined box for June?  Your help is much appreciated. 
Not me.  I would have if I knew how
Merry Christmas to all
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 25, 2018, 08:36:49 PM
I'm pretty sure the Pat Larry mentioned is Pat Scott Halbach.  He also said something about her sister, Judy.  If it had been Larry's wife, Pat, he would have said so.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 26, 2018, 05:28:00 AM
Goodbess me.I did it again. I thought the time was 6:15 and it is 5:15 ph well have lots to do this morning .

Good morning everyone :)

Have a turkey to stuff and get in the oven for a noon meal..family should be here around 11.


We had a wonderful time with our company yesterday, our neighbours Mom said she really enjoyed a home cooked meal and she fell in love with our cookstove.I tired to have most of her favorites on the menu right down to cheese curd.

Prayers for Nancy and Pat continue and those that can use them.

Don. I hope Bubble can get her computer fixed soon......we miss her here.

Better cut this short ,stuff the bird and go shovel snow...

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 26, 2018, 07:32:49 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's going to be a busy day around here, too.  My granddaughter Frankie stayed over for a Drs visit this morning and then she will be off to visit her father and he'll take her back to Maryland tomorrow....I think. 

But I'm taking her for the Dr. appt before work and then to WM with me so she can pick up a couple things.  Someone will pick her up later when she's finished so she'll be at my house and ready to go to her Father's.

When I get home from work, maybe I'll have time to collapse!  Enjoy your day everyone...especially you, AMY.  Family is the best!

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 26, 2018, 09:40:05 AM
Merry the Day after Christmas! 

I have nothing planned except to take it easy - as usual.

Tom is out for breakfast and I asked him to bring back a quart of milk so I can make my own breakfast.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 26, 2018, 11:04:14 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is another clear and sunny day and suppose to remain that way all day long.  Our high temperature is suppose to be around 60 degrees.  We had a nice time yesterday but our son was and is sick with a cold so he didn't get to participate with us.  We were both pretty well exhausted when everyone left and I retired at 8 pm for the night, slept well probably for 10 hours, but have no energy today.  I plan on staying home and taking it easy today. 

I got hold of the heat pump tech a little after 8 am this morning and he was here before 9 am and all he can find wrong is that the new control board that was installed a few days ago isn't functioning properly and he has gone back to get another new board.  We stayed nice and warm with the electric heat.


Callie, I hope the "G's" went as planned.  I especially liked the Gobbling. 

Lloyd, glad to read that Nancy was doing some better yesterday and hope she will be well enough to come home today. 

June, glad you were able to spend your quiet day yesterday as you desired.  Sorry that you were feeling puny and hope that feeling has passed by today. 

Sandy, it is Pat Scott Halbach. 

Jane, a special time when a grandchild can spend a night with you.  As you can see by my response to Sandy that it is Pat Scott.  Judy is her sister.  I expect you will have a busy day at the register as people come to find the after Christmas sales. 

Rammel, I knew I was not seeing the red outlined posting box. 

Mary Ann, it certainly wasn't my wife.  I will be more careful in the future to specify the individual involved in something like the health issues. 

Amy, you are an early riser.  I didn't get up until 7:45 and didn't want to get up then.  It soon will be lunch time and I will be able to lay down for the afternoon after lunch for some more rest.  I hope you have a great time with your family today and know the food will be delicious.  I hope you didn't have too much snow to shovel and that most of it could be handled by your snow blower rather than shovel.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 26, 2018, 12:30:03 PM
Larry, by the fact you mentioned Pat's sister, Judy, I knew who you meant.  I've been reading this folder a long time! I seem to remember something about a bash where Judy made something for each attendee; I don't know her entire name, nor screen name.

It's overcast here but I think we will not have any precipitation.

I'm sorry to read about Scott, but you were able to enjoy the company of Jennifer and Elizabeth this time.  It is a lot of work to prepare and put on a meal and I don't blame Pat for feeling "this is it!"

I had a Christmas paper this year where I had pictures of all members of "my" family - Norm's greats, Tom, Dot and me.  Someone remarked that I should do that every year.  It really was hard to get pictures of everyone and one great-niece didn't send a picture so Tom got one off Facebook.  It was not something I could do by myself and I do not plan on doing it again.  I was very happy with the results, however.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on December 26, 2018, 12:40:33 PM
Larry

Thanks for telling me that it was Pat Scott Halbach  ..
I knew that she was having difficulties and I am
very sorry that some of them will continue for a while.

Hopefully there are some creative ways to have food  "pureed"
that still remain flavorful.  (and easier to eat and digest). 

Hopefully she will be able to get back up on her feet and
improve as well.   

LLoyd,  I hope that your wife is also feeling  much better..

Best wishes  and good health to EVERYONE..
   
Hard to believe 2019 is right around the corner.
WOW!

sandy

 :hugs: 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 26, 2018, 01:32:51 PM
Good afternoon.  It is a pretty sunny day, but still so cold.

I just wrote a long message over in Norm's Bait and Tackle page, so I will just let you know that I did have a nice day yesterday..  It was only my son and DIl and my youngest son and me.  My middle son and wife  decided they just didn't feel up to going.  My son had had surgery for a torn tendon in his thumb and is in a cast and my DIL always works on Christmas for part of the day, so they were extra tired.  It actually turned into a more pleasant day than I was expecting, but they were missed.  Had a delicious dinner and my two sons kept the conversation moving talking about all kinds of technical stuff about I-phones, TV shows and of course, the computer.  MY Dil and I just listened and tried to figure out what they were talking about. But, it did turn into a nice afternoon.

It sounds like everyone enjoyed their Christmas no matter what they all did.  Just nice to be with family.  And, now it is all over for another year.  Time to rest up and start thinking about SPRING!!!   However, not before we will still be having cold days and maybe snow.  Pray that the rest of winter won't be too harsh.

Have a great afternoon, and get rested up.  Going to look for some lunch.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 26, 2018, 01:37:41 PM
Sandy, thanks for making it clear that the "Pat" that Larry mentioned over on Norm's page was Pat Halbach.  I don't recall reading anything about her not being real well, so I was really sorry to read the news about her.  She is such a nice person.  I hope, in time, she will improve enough to get back to being able to have a better lifestyle.  I had been wondering about her a while back and wondering if they still are able to travel down to their second home in West Virginia ( I think that is where it is)..

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 26, 2018, 01:44:57 PM
Good Afternoon - on a cloudy, drizzly-turning-into-rain/wind day in Central Oklahoma,

Larry, there was plenty of Gobbling as the ham/dressing/green beans and fruit meal was delicious. Son made the dressing from my recipe but used gluten free cornmeal and biscuit mix so gluten-intolerant granddaughter could eat it.  She made a variation of my Chocolate Dessert that was very tasty.

 The Game turned out to be a fiercely competitive round of Peanuts.  We used to play this with friends when we were first married and I was pretty good at it.  However, I discovered early on last night that I no longer have the hand/eye coordination to move as quickly as is needed with this bunch - so I became the scorekeeper.

Surely do hope Nancy is improving and Pat is adjusting.  First thought when I read "pureed" was "baby food" but then I realized how many kinds of recipes for Smoothies there are nowadays. Maybe those will enable a tastier diet.

I think my "get up and go" stayed put after a busy few days - so I'm basically being a Recliner Radish today.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere and Enjoyable Day and - of course - a Partridge in your Pear Tree  ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 26, 2018, 03:21:10 PM
I feel left out because people come in here and say, "I just posted a long one over in Norm's Bait and Tackle so I'll keep this short".  I'm beginning to feel like I'm missing something.  However, I never posted over there because I'm not a fisherman and I thought that's what they talked about!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 26, 2018, 06:08:06 PM
Oh my...I  am stuffed!! Two days of huge meals ...mercy!! We had another great day, two grandsons and son ,daughter and spouses. Lots of laughter, good eats made the perfect day.

We are off in the morning to the Dr and not sure what is happening after that. If it is snowing we will  come home ,guess it is a wait and see day.:)

Enjoy your evening everyone..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 26, 2018, 06:30:36 PM
Good evening, Another day in the 40's Been a quite few days around here nearly everybody went some where. Mostly with their children.. I do not know what happen, but most of the post I am receiving is size 5 0r 6 or even larger
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 26, 2018, 06:45:27 PM
Jane, I am so sorry as I am probably one of the ones who said that.  I will tell you, that I don't think I have ever read anything about "fishing" on Norm's page.  It is mostly the same ones who post in this message board.  Sometimes I will write a long message here and then say what I said over on Norm's page. I have no idea where that name came from.  I don't ever remember Norm talking about fishing either. 

But, you are certainly welcomed there.  And, I will tell you that sometimes the same messages are re-written there that are written in here.

None of us want to think that you feel left out. I will try to not let that happen again. 

I am certainly sending you an apology.  I guess I am one who just assumed that a lot of the same ones will post there. It is just about as busy over there as it is in here. Although, seems like a little bit slow here today. I am sure a lot of the friends are recovering from all the good food they ate.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 26, 2018, 08:08:13 PM
I am not sure what's going on with my posts, just as I am ready to post they disappear. I hit the button to go back but nothing there. I moved my fav laptop to a back bedroom to put the Christmas tablecloth on for company yesterday & think I will leave it on until New Year Day, looks so pretty. Not sure I can get along with this laptop on a little laptop stand & not great light.  I've been in a number of times yesterday & today & blew the posts.  :-[   

Woke up about 4:00 am to T-storm, thunder & all. Been raining all day, cats are frustrated. I played lazy & took a couple naps.  Wasn't hungry for supper so had a dish of icecream with caramel & chocolate drizzled over & then a Ding Dong cupcake.  Not a proper diet but like everyone, my body is stuffed with too much of everything. My plans to take cats for a drive, including Callie, to see how she reacts to a moving vehicle.... are looking dismal. Rain, wind & maybe even rain turning to snow by next week end... even a few hours drive might be a mistake.  I have a dollar off for 35 gallons of gas that must be used before the first of the month, so gas used will cost under a dollar a gallon.... that doesn't happen often these days. Couple of areas I've wanted to take a drive not too far from Wichita, so will keep an open mind.

Larry, my mother spent my whole life eating "baby food", nothing raw ever. After several weeks in the hospital in St.Louis, when she & Dad had tests run before he retired, all they could say was that "she had ulcers". Later in life a doctor suggested she start eating the all bran cereal every morning & in 2  weeks she was able to eat about anything, including Wendy's chili.  She was so thrilled at this turn of events she was almost dancing on the table. Because Cas' mother also had all the symptoms of Crohn's, we assume that is where our daughter & 3 of her 4 kids share that problem. When people get a bad "gut" from both parents/grandparents, makes sense to me. Daughter & her one daughter are on the path to gluten free life and doing better than every. They found the meds for Crohn's cause more trouble than they cured for them. I do hope that Pat will find a way to gain control of the eating.  Like Callie said, those "Smoothies" are a blessing today.  Don't know if you are doing a copy & paste of messages to Pat, Larry, but am sending my love & prayers her way. She was such a help to me when first on Seniors & Friends, advice for taking photos & camera needs. She is a master photographer. My all time favorite photo was one she posted of her dog Gordie laying on his master's grave. So many years ago........
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 26, 2018, 08:36:45 PM
Good evening everyone. well Nancy is still in the HP for at least one more day. not ready to be home the doctor and I agree. but she is feeling better and thinks is alright ,but no so. i would like to have here but she is better off in H p for a bit longer. this old man is wore to a frazzle so to bed early tonight for me. hope to see you all tomorrow.Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 26, 2018, 08:39:48 PM
A good evening to EVERYFRIEND. We have been busy most of this day trying to get as many things done for my Dad and Diane as we can.  We will be up tomorrow morning at 4 AM get ready to go to dads procedure that starts at 5:30 AM. We hope to leave for home as soon as we get them home and settled in.  Dad should be comfortable most of the day with the numbing the doc will do for the procedure. I really would like to stay a few more days but we REALLY have to get home.  If need be I will have to return.  Dad has been sleeping more and more all day long.....it is not surprising as all he can do is sit in the chair unless it is mandatory that he get up to go to the bathroom.  I so hope and pray that this procedure works tomorrow🙏🙏🙏

Today the Boston Family left Scottsdale and flew to Denver.  They got a car service to take them to our home where their car is located.  Now they are driving up to Vail to their mountain home, where they will stay for a couple of days.  We will see them next Sunday along with the rest of the Colorado Family when we all gather for a late Christmas Celebration before Kurt and Family fly back to Boston.

I can hardly believe Christmas can possibly be over.....these past few days have sort of been a whirlwind. 

I hope every one of you enjoyed your Christmas Day.  I hope the family members that were not well and missed being together with family will soon feel much better. 

Pleasant dreams to all. 

Jenny


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 26, 2018, 08:48:28 PM
JaneS, Norm's Bait & Tackle definitely is not about fishing.  If it was, they'd have lost me a long time ago.  I like fish, but not fishing.

There may be others who remember the reason for the B&T but I am fuzzy about it because I was not part of the original group.  Norm, I think Dapphne, Beverly, Shirleyn, Papa John, Pat Scott, maybe her sister, Judy, and I don't know who else were originally on Prodigy.  When there were folders for the states in SN, Norm headed the Michigan folder and some people wanting to join needed a passport which anyone got at no cost to them. The Bait & Tackle (I think) showed up in the Michigan folder.  When that part of Seniors disappeared, Norm started a group on Yahoo.  It was mildly successful, but hard to get into.  Eventually, Norm asked Pat Scott if he could be part of Seniors & Friends and she said "yes".  The first time someone asked about a passport, whoever was in charge slapped Norm's wrist saying no one needed a passport to get in.  Anyway, as long as he was able, he contributed to Norm's B&T but his health caught up with him and he ended up in Pilgrim Manor here in Grand Rapids for nearly a year before he died.  The name "Norm's Bait & Tackle" has stayed on.  People think I took over for Norm, but I did not. I do try to post something each day to keep it going.  I'll ask in B&T to see if any of them remember about it and copy it here.  However, in the meantime, everyone feel free to post over there as it is much the same type folder as Soda Shoppe.  Some of the same participants.

I've written so much, I don't dare write more here.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 26, 2018, 10:26:00 PM
I was (sort of) kidding when I wrote that note but I was also (sort of) serious.  I really did think it was an outdoor sports type of board because of it's name and the fact that a man ran it.  It just began to strike me that a lot of people were posting over there and then holding off here.  I don't want to lose my friends!  Thanks for the explaination, MARY ANN and I'm sorry to have upset you JOY!

I did look for it but didn't find it listed in the  forums.  I guess I didn't look hard enough. 

My granddaughter has gone.  Her father picked her up around 6 tonight.  She was such a joy to have here.  We talked about anything and everything and she even took my recipe for Moose Farts home with her.  She LOVED them.  She not only took the recipe, she also took a sandwich bag full of them to eat. 

There's a special services office that I can see out of my front door and also out of any window on that side of my house.  I pointed out the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in front of the building to my granddaughter tonight and told her that was my Christmas tree and that it was giving me more pleasure than one that I might have erected in my living room.  I told her I can enjoy it whenever I take the dogs out or whenever I feel like looking.  She said "It's beautiful!  You should tell them how much you enjoy it!"  She's right and I think I will before they undecorate it! 

It's time to hit the sack!  It's been a long few days and I'm really feeling the results of it.  The crowds in the store today were without end.  And the Christmas sale stuff was flying out the door!  I was never happier than I was today to leave and come home.  And my day started early because I took Frankie for a Dr. appt. before going to work.

Tomorrow is going to be a "do only what you feel like doing" day.  No obligations!  Nothing pressing!  No "have to do it" things to do.  I'm going to relax and enjoy the day!

And now I'm going to go to bed!  So I wish you all good night and sweet dreams.  And may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 27, 2018, 06:15:28 AM
Good morning everyone..

Tad chilly out there this morning -11°F .sky is dotted with stars. I don't image any of us will have to cook a full meal for a while. We have both turkey and ham left over and I think a pot of potato ham chowder is in order  and later on a turkey soup with the carcass. Will take a plate of turkey to the neighbour, he likes the white meat and we are not fond of it.

I am more than ready to get back into routine and know one of my jobs is to purge some closets!! One by one they will get done and extra items off to Sally Ann.

Shirley, if you had of put pecans on your ice cream along with the sauces it would have been what I get at DQ a Dixie Bell..so yummy!! I didn't feel like eating supper but made one for Kyle and I had gumdrop cake:)

Better get things done before we head out to the Dr. at least the roads are clean for traveling.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 27, 2018, 07:46:03 AM
Good morning everyone, sorry I have been missing a couple of days. My son picked me up early on Christmas morning, had a great day, nice to have a little one around that was so excited about everything he saw. It was a very long day for me and was glad to get home, get comfortable and head for the couch and TV. Finally in bed before 8pm. Still tired yesterday. Every time I am away for even 2 hours I am worn out. My CNA was here yesterday and when she left I was back on the couch doing nothing. Hopefully I get some energy back today.

SHIRLEY  i have so many folders on my external drive I find something in the wrong folder and that is how I found that one from JOAN. I don't think we will never get over missing her and BUNNIE. From what I see at the end of your post it looks like you are waiting for snow. We have only had snow once so far. We did have some snow flurries on Monday but they didn't last long enough to even cover the ground.

LARRY  I did see that post from Brantcow and ignored it, as others said it does not belong here.

AMY  I got a chuckle with your males not asking directions, so true. Even when they have directions they prefer not to pay attention to them.

JUNE  I would have been content staying home on Christmas day but my oldest son would not listen to me and then of course seeing my little great grandson I cannot pass up.

LLOYD  so sad to read that Nancy is in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are for her and with you, too. Let us know how she is doing.

Time for me to get my breakfast. Have a good and restful day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 27, 2018, 07:58:49 AM
Good Morning everyone. I slept pretty good last night. only up one time,but I keep hunting Nancy to snuggle up close with. Tarbell to not have her beside me. hope they have her back on track so she can come home today. hope you all have a great day today and even a better tomorrow. our oldest daughter brought two plates of her Christmas food by  for us.
I ate mine already and put Nancy's in the fridge for her when she gets home today. she was ready to come home yesterday chomping at the bit so as to speak, but doctor made here stay in one more day. I think the plan it to let here out about noon today. see you all later.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 27, 2018, 08:04:29 AM
The usual daily routine is back and all is well.  We are gradually getting rid of all the Christmas goodies and the last of Christmas dinner leftovers.  I think we will leave the little Christmas tree up for a few days and then put that away until next year (God willing)!  2019 will be here very soon and "wonderful, enjoyable"  :tissue:  things like income tax will occupy my mind.  Life just goes on, doesn't it?

It's coolish here this morning and rain is on the way so I think I'll make a quick run to the grocery store soon and then just settle in and enjoy being warm and dry inside the house while it is cold and rainy outside.

Glad to hear that Nancy is doing better and well enough to come home, Lloyd.  It has been difficult for both of you but I can't help but think how much worse it would have been if she had gotten so sick while you were on the road in your new mobile home. 

So sorry about Pat Scott Halbeck, Larry.  She has had a very rough few years with all of the health issues she has had to deal with.  She is in my prayers.

It sounds like Christmas with family was a good one for many of us here.  I'm so glad that all seemed to have a good time.

I must get going!   Talk to you all later.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 27, 2018, 09:08:08 AM
 Hi Everyone.  The weather forecast tells us to take an umbrella with us when we go out today as rain is moving into our area.  This is my regular coffee day and I sure hope the rain hold off until I get my friend back to the Assisted Living home as he is not steady on his feet. Last week he almost fell backwards in trying to push the car door closed so I plan on getting out and helping him out of the car.  I do this to help him get in as there is quite a reach to get the door closed and I don't want him falling out of the car.  I have nothing else planned for today. 

It appears the heat pump repair man found the problem which was that the control board they put in a few days ago wasn't starting the defrost cycle as it should.  So he went back to his shop and brought out another replacement board.  I sure hope this takes care of the problem.  It is fine this morning. He stopped by a few minutes ago to check it out and said it looked fine but the test will come when we get the expected rain and he will stop by again tomorrow (he must live close by).


Mary Ann, Judy's last name is Boneschansker.  I have not had the occasion to meet her in person but have met her husband John one day when he was coming through Atlanta.  They are very nice and caring people but they live several hours away from where Pat lives in Canada.

Sandy, I also wonder where 2018 has gone.  Only 4 more days after today and we will be in 2019. 

Joy, I bet that torn tendon in your son's thumb is pretty painful or at least was.  I think I would enjoy talking with your sons about iPhones and computers but I would be a failure at talking about movies.  However, my son is a real movie buff and I am sure he would enjoy discussing movies with your sons. 

Callie, it sounds like your family enjoyed a wonderful Christmas together.  I don't think I know what the game of Peanuts is. 

Jane, if being a fisherman was a requirement to post in Norm's Bait and Tackle I probably wouldn't post their either.  Here is the link that Sandy posted that takes you to that discussion in the Village Square, Town Talk folder.  (Sandy, thanks for providing that link.) https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=34.msg146839
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 27, 2018, 10:26:23 AM
LARRY, part of the problem is that there doesn't seem to be a place to list favorites and if I visit a folder, no matter how many times I click the "receive emails and alerts", I don't receive them.  That leaves it all to memory which I don't depend on any more.  I need reminders and that's the one thing I miss in this new website.  Why do we have the "receive emails and alert" if we don't receive them? 

I have looked in on Norms Bait and Tackle but I can't say that I'll remember to do so the next time I visit unless someone happens to mention that they posted over there.  I've also not visited photos unless someone posts a link in SS.  I think I'm missing a lot but I'm still visiting some sites.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 27, 2018, 11:15:00 AM
Good morning.  I slept in later than I usually do. So, that will make everything later today. And the day will just fly by.  I do plan to play cards this evening. 

Larry, thank you for clarifying the information about Pat Halbach.  I was wondering if they still have the house they had in (I think) West Virginia, or maybe it was Virginia.  That would be quite a trip from Canada now that she hasn't been too well.  I have forgotten, but was her husband from that area.  It seems I remember they could only stay a certain amount of time in the US, since she was a Canadian ???  She was such a nice person.

Glad that your furnace is working good this morning.

It is a pretty sunny day, but still cold. When I first woke up, I turned the thermostat up and I did go back to sleep.  I know my heating bill will be higher during these couple cold winter months, but I just cannot stand to be cold. I almost get sick to my stomach when I get so cold, so I just push the thermostat up until it warms up.  Besides the place being heated with a heat pump, I am on the north side of the building and don't get any sun at all. 

Jane, please don't feel bad  as you really didn't upset me. (takes a lot more than that to upset me. lol)  Sometimes I have thought when I mention something about writing a message in another folder that I shouldn't be doing that. I do tend to get carried away at times and don't allow myself the time to rewrite much of the same thing. So, please don't think anymore about it. 

Gloria, I am happy that you got to spend some time with your little great-grandson. I know how tiring it is to have to get ready to go out, but I know you enjoyed being with the family.  I know lots of time, by the time I get ready to go out, I just want to crawl back in bed. But, then when I go, I am always glad that I did.  Being with people does really perk you up for the time you are there.  I know that lots of times, it is my own fault that I don't make myself do things. And, when I do, I do feel better.

Lloyd, I hope Nancy got to come home today and that she is feeling a lot better.  I am sure it will help her feel better to be back home.  Hopefully, you will be able to get on with your traveling  plans in a couple weeks.

Don't want to forget to say Good morning to you, Amy and Phyllis. 

Hope all the friends will have a nice day.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 27, 2018, 11:28:52 AM
Jane, when I get to S&F, I have a menu of what's available to read.  I do not read or post in all of the folders; I just click on those I read - one at a time.  I know others don't have this method and I'm not going to try to describe how to get there as Tom set it up for me and it works - for me.

Beverly wrote that she will write a history of Norm's Bait & Tackle tomorrow and I'll see that is gets over here.  I rarely post the same things in these two folders because usually different people post and my responses are different.  I think Beverly was one of the originals in the Michigan folder in the old SN where the Boat & Tackle resided.  Norm would be interested in the conversation about Boat & Tackle now.

Last night Tom and I went out to eat.  We hoped to eat at one place, but there were so many cars there and no place to park so we went to Cheers which had parking places available.  I had a Patty Melt which was huge and as usual, I brought half of it home.  That half will be my brunch today. 

We're having a heat wave at 39 degrees.  I think we will be in the 40s during the day and the sun is trying to shine.  I hope the weatherman doesn't prove me wrong.

Larry, I doubt I'll have reason to remember Judy's last name and my memory isn't that long, but I may hang on to her name - just in case. 

Phyllis, I'm accumulating papers for income taxes too.  My taxes are not complicated, but they're not simple, either. 

Lloyd, I hope Nancy is able to go home today; I know both of you will be much happier when that happens.  You be nice to her!

Gloria, you had a good reason to be away from the SS.  Lucky you to be with your great-grandson. 

Joy, there are times I am to go somewhere and I just don't want to go.  But I do go - and I end up having a great time.  That happens so often so when I have that feeling, I know I have to go and it's usually good that I did.

Now it is time to do something productive, whatever that may be.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 27, 2018, 12:24:56 PM
Back from the Dr.s and all good news. Neighbour came over to return a plate that I loaded up for them the day they were here and sent him home with a plate of turkey :thumbup: Have the carcass on boiling and soup it will soon be.

Jane,did you lose some of your zzz's because I think I will use them after VON leaves. I just click on Forum and choose where I want to go,if you click on the right hand side it will take you to that discussion.

Joy, I hate being cold...seems once you get cold it takes forever to get warm again.

I didn't think I wanted to see food for a bit but a turkey sandwich with dressing on it on fresh bread went down rather nicely. :)


Back to work I go...

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 27, 2018, 02:14:53 PM
Here is Beverly's recollection of the start of Norm's Bait & Tackle.  It was just a "fun" thing.  Her recollection is different than what I posted, but I was not part of it; I got my information by word of mouth from Norm and his recollection wasn't always that good, so if you put Beverly's post and mine (below) together you might have more than you want to know.  I won't bring up the subject again, but if anyone wants to know something about it, ask me and I'll try to get an answer.  Mary Ann

PS - in my previous post about Norm's B&T being hard to get into when it was through Yahoo, it was because of Yahoo, not Norm or anyone else.  It was much like people having trouble getting into S&F now because of the program, not because of any leaders.
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Mary Ann - Originally on SeniorNet there was the SN International Cafe led by Joan Grimes and Pat Scott. That's where so many of us learned to post in color, etc. using HTML. Norm was a regular in the "Cafe" as was Papa John. I won't go into all the details, but there was a lot of friction caused by some misunderstandings and remarks. As a result Norm left the "Cafe" and started a new discussion he called "Norm's Bait and Tackle". I followed, along with many others, but also stayed with the "Cafe". I'm not sure when he went from posting in the Michigan group to opening up Norm's Bait and Tackle.  I remember the "passports" (all in fun) that we had to apply for. He used to mention his friend, Dot, and we were all so happy when they got married! Eventually I met Norm and Dot and many of the other SeniorNetters, including Papa John. So many have passed on. I also remember when we started to see some posts from you, Mary Ann.  :)   
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 27, 2018, 04:30:30 PM
I have been reading posts about the "old days".I think it was 1997 that I found my way here from a small newspaper. I felt waaaay out in deep water.No guidance just me and the computer and all sorts of busy, active people. A memory I will always see in my minds eye is a picture of Pat Howe and Geordie, shortly after Jacks' death. Pat was driving in the snow, her hands o n
the wheel and Geordie had his paw laying lightly on Pat's hand, he was reassuring her in the snowstorm. It still wants to br i\ng tears of tenderness.

I am taking another day off. Just need to build up some energy. Tiredness seems to be my first name now. The 94th Birthday has not been kind to me, but I will hang in there in spite of what the body says.

Gary and Dori will be going to McCall Ida.  to visit their youngest son and family.....
three little Grandkids, I know they will have a wonderful time. Ryan is co-Pastor of his there, so Gary will be involved, I know.

Time to heat up some soup for lunch, so off I go. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 27, 2018, 04:56:46 PM
good afternoon everyone yes Nancy is home an back to her regular truthiness.
raining here now also. that is good we can use the moister. I have the cattle fed and in for rest of the day. see you later/

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 27, 2018, 06:36:16 PM
If anyone wants to reminisce, recalling names of old (and some newer) go to Norm's Bait & Tackle.  You may have some to add.

It's drizzly here and not pleasant at all.

June, by the time we got to our 90s things began to fall apart.  I'm glad I am feeling as good as I do, but I know I'm 94 and not 84 now.  Just take things a day at a time.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 27, 2018, 07:09:24 PM
Good evening, another busy day, with friend cleaning house. Then she took me to the new Shop Rite, first time I had been out to shop in about two weeks. I wanted to pick out my own vegetables and meat. Now I am really tired. My age is really catching up to me.  ;)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 28, 2018, 02:34:35 AM
well I am just up for a nature call dry mouth. Is 1:28 am back to bed for me.
Nancy is doing some better but not out of the woods yet complaining about the taste of the med's.she is also sleeping very restless. see you all later today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 28, 2018, 07:09:03 AM
Good morning everyone..

Raining here, started around 10 pm . temp is just above freezing at the moment.

Going to put the house back in order today and finish off the turkey soup. I was going to do the soup yesterday but I got kidnapped by some of Janie's zzz's  :thumbup:

Had trouble with my van starting yesterday and hope it starts this morning, maybe I need a new battery.

Lloyd hope Nancy gets a lot of rest today.

Enjoy your day everyone
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 28, 2018, 07:49:40 AM
I remember exactly how and when I found my way to Senior Net.  I read an article in AARP magazine about 3 people who were currently posters on SN and one of them was Rae who lived somewhere in the Midwest at the time.  It was sometime after May of 197 (that's when I moved into this house).  I loved the article and I was telling my daughter about it and that I thought it might be fun to participate.  She said, "Don't you have to have a modem to do that?"  I didn't have one and of course you know I did need one.  At that point, I couldn't afford any extras so my answer to her was, "Yes, and someday I'll get one." 

As the holiday's began to get busier and busier that year, I was less and less on the computer and I didn't even noticethat it disappeared sometime in December.  It returned on Christmas Eve Day, complete with modem all set up and ready to use and a Christmas Card attached noting that if I needed any help getting started I should call my son or daughter.  That was my Christmas present in 1997 and I've been attached ever since.  The first place I visited on line was Senior Net!

I'm thinking that, since I found my way to Norms B&T I might do some reading there but I'm not going to post both places.  I feel like this is home and if anyone wants to find me, I'll be here!  Just ring my bel!

The doggies boinger is just about to go off and that means breakfast for all of us.  Then I have to get ready for work.  My day begins!  Make yours a good one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 28, 2018, 09:34:22 AM
Jane, you might want to peek into Norm's B&T occasionally to see what we're doing. There are some people there who post only there and they have interesting lives too.  I know two of us, Larry Hanna is the other, who post in both places but we don't post the same things in both places.  That was a nice way to get started on the Internet with the gift from your family.

Tom came in from his Bible study about an hour ago and our temp was 49 degrees; it is now 47 degrees.  I remember reading where our temp tonight will be 31 degrees and we will be in the 30s the next week.  At least it is not snowing and should not snow when we go to Holland Sunday afternoon for our Christmas.  I think that family is over whatever bug they had.

Gloria de, you have such nice friends to take you to various places.  I know you still drive in your park.  I get out of the house when Tom and I go out to eat or when Dot and I go to church, then eat out afterward.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 28, 2018, 10:01:01 AM
MARY ANN, I did say that I would READ over in NB&T but not post.  Unfortunately, my life is the same no matter where I post and I'd probably be saying the same thing both places.  I'd get tired of me and I sure don't want other getting tired of me, too.

I'm off to get ready for work.  Wish me smiles and short lines!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 28, 2018, 11:38:01 AM
 Hi Everyone.  It is a cloudy morning but very warm as it is already 67 and headed up to 70 degrees.  The chance of rain this morning is 20% and so far it isn't raining but this afternoon it goes up to as high as 90%. I have no plans on leaving the house today so will stay in.  The housekeeper will be here this morning.  Yesterday we got this big box of fruit from our good friends up in Maryland.  There are 6 oranges, 6 pears (two different types) and 6 apples.  They need to ripen up a little.  I was looking at the coding above the similes and hovered over the next to the last one and it said Maximize.  I click it and it made the posting box go clear across the screen.  To return it to the smaller box and where the Post box is just click on it again.  I guess I need to explore a little more.

Jane, what browser do you use?  If I know that I think I can help you set a favorite or bookmark.  For the Soda Shoppe I set my bookmark to https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?board=7.0.  This takes me to the page where the Soda Shoppe Discussions are listed with the current one at the top.  If there are new postings I see a little "New" before the Current Soda Shoppe and when I click on it I go to the point where I last read, which will usually be right after where I last posted.  Sometimes I will read the postings and not post and then I have to scroll up to find where my last posting was to get to the point I want to start.  I use the same technique for Norm's Bait and Tackle and the two cooking discussions.  Interesting story of how you found SeniorNet.  Hope your day at the register is a fairly quiet one with small orders.  I for one would never get tired of reading your postings.  My starting paragraph(s) are usually the same in both discussions but then I try to respond to the individual posters and it is different in each discussion. 

Joy, Pat Halbach and Paul have the house in Winchester, Virginia.  Like you I don't like to be cold.  We usually keep our thermostat at 70 to 72 the year round.  

Mary Ann, I haven't started anything on my taxes yet but am certain they will be easy to do this year as I won't be itemizing. 

Amy, always nice to get good news from a doctor.  Cars and Vans not starting is disturbing.  They can quickly test the batteries and determine if a new one is needed (as I am sure you are well aware). 

June, I know you met to say Pat Scott and Geordie.  Geordie was a beautiful dog.  I bet those little grandchildren will be excited seeing Gary and Dori. 

Lloyd, glad that Nancy is back home and hope her recovery continues well. 

Lindancer, my wife likes to pick out her own vegetables, fruit and meats although I have been doing most of that lately.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 28, 2018, 11:58:33 AM
Good morning everyone, don't know what messed up but when I got here this morning I was back to the first of this month. I always get back to my last post. Had to hunt for my last post. Raining this morning and will be all day from what I heard.

LLOYD  I hope Nancy gets home today and feels great.

LARRY  like you I was in bed around 8 last night, still worn out from Christmas day but  feel more with it  today. Every  time I am away from my daily routine I am worn out. I  thought  it was Pat Scott H. you were talking about. If not for her we would not have S&F to keep us together. My prayers for her, she has been in ill health for much to long.

JOY  like others I never go to the Bait & Tackle forum. The SS is about the only place I come to anymore. Too hard to sit at  the computer anymore. My 3 year old  great grandson really made my Christmas wonderful. Nothing like an excited little one to make everyone happy.

CALLIE  I will be a couch potato when I finish here.

JANE  I am like you about the Bait &  Tackle. I am happy to be able to get here in the SS with our cyber family.

AMY  I was so stuffed I could not  eat anything till breakfast on Wednesday morning.

SHIRLEY  Pat helped me with posting some photos for me way back when I was still a newbie in SN. Then Bunnie talked me into a trial of PSP. Was good to be able to post photos without asking for help. Don't think I would know how anymore.

JENNY  my prayers for your Dad. I know it will be hard for you to leave and head back to Denver. It is all in God's hands.

MARY ANN  when Norm had his site on Yahoo he emailed me and invited me to join, I did but found it confusing so left it.

PHYLLIS  I do not want to see turkey for another year. I only like the dark meat but when I get some to take home it is alway white. Ok for one sandwich the next day and I do not want anymore. When I was young I loved the wings. always skin was crispy and that is what I like.  Seems like the crispy wings was something only my Mom did, all the others over the years were not.

LLOYD  glad Nancy is home again. Now don't let her do too much and tire herself out.

I have been here 3 hours already catching up. My CNA will be here in about 5 minutes so better get this posted. Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 28, 2018, 12:41:29 PM
Gloria, Norm knew it was difficult for people to get on his Yahoo B&T site.  I don't know how long he had it there, but he finally asked Pat H if he could be part of S&F and that is why it is here today.  We have some people who post in both sites and some only in B&T or SS.  The downside for me is that I have so many posts to my name, only a handful of people have posted more than I have!  Our subject matters in B&T are usually different than in the SS.  If you are interested in cats, Patricia has posted some interesting sites on feral kittens.  She also posts some good recipes, whether or not we cook.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 28, 2018, 07:05:30 PM
LARRY, thanks for the offer but I do have a setting for S&F in my "favorites".  However, in the old site, we could opt to have emails come to our box when there were new postings on our retular sites.  I thought that's what it meant by "receive emails and alerts" but I can't get that to happen.

I was exhausted when I got home from work today and I only had time to take the dogs out and wash up before I had to leave for a Drs appt.  On the way home, I stopped at the store to pick up a few items and by the time I got home it was getting dark.  I relaxed for a bit and then had to get us all some supper.  After we ate and the doggies when out, I crashed on the sofa with a movie and "that's all she wrote" for about an hour.

AMY, you're welcome to as many zzzzs as you want.  I have a blanket that is stuffed with them and all I need is for a corner of it to be touching me somewhere and they pour out and grab hold of me.  There are more than enough to go around.

All I'm going to do tomorrow is laundry and just enough of it to get by.  If my energy level increases, I might see if the vacuum wants to dance a bit! 

I wish you all a good night and a great tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 28, 2018, 08:19:10 PM
I have been cold all day.our high was 62. down to 39 tonight. That is not really cold, but I am. Ill be going down for a fish dinner tonight so maybe that will warm me up.It is getting dark earlier each night it seems.

My Gary and Dori will be flying to Idaho next week to see their son and his wife and three little Grandkids. I asked Gary to take them all out to dinner as a present from me. He will do it. I have such good family. God has surely blessed me.

Time to scoot down to supper. Have a Blessed night. June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 28, 2018, 10:30:16 PM
Good Night and sweet dreams, hope to see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 28, 2018, 11:11:42 PM
Good evening from Colorado.  We are home after a white knuckle drive from Phoenix yesterday.  A big storm surprised us after us doing our dudiligence and finding only some light rain/snow mix on the drive. We planned to drive to Albuquerque and stay the night, but after hearing a blizzard was coming in, we decided to just keep driving and get home.  We did not arrive until just after midnight, so today we have been taking it easy and getting settled back in.

My dads procedure went well, but the disc was in much worse shape than the doctor ever expected it to be. He continues to emphasis that dad must never bend over again for fear another disc is fractured.  Dad is not sure the procedure was a success yet, but he seems to be a bit more comfortable.  I guess time will tell.  It was very hard to see how my dad has gone down hill since his hip fracture a few months ago.  He was in so much pain, it was terrible to watch him.  It was very hard to leave him. Thank you again for all the kind words and prayers for him. 

LLOYD, happy to read Nancy is home.  I hope she feels stronger every day. 

Pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 29, 2018, 06:10:07 AM
Good Morning everyone. thanks for all the good wishes, good to have her home for the most Part. but she never got rid of her Irish temper HA HA HA. she dos not have the virus any longer but stuffy head with sinus infection. she is in already taking a hot shower trying to curb it. wish us both good luck.
Have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 29, 2018, 06:46:59 AM
Larry Hanna I tried to send you a coppie of the picture of the Christmas cautious but it dose not seam to work for me.my thoughts were if i got it to fly you could post it in S & F. I seam to be ate up with memory loss of how to post it.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 29, 2018, 08:13:12 AM
Good morning everyone...

Light snow flurries this morning.

Jenny, glad your Dad is not isn't in that pain anymore..prayers for a quick recovery for him.

Of course I am pressed for time again.....just wanted to say good morning and I will be back :)

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 29, 2018, 08:17:52 AM
Good Morning Everyfriend!  This will be short this morning because the boinger is just about to go off for the doggies breakfast.  And once the boinger goes off, they'll give me no peace until they eat.

I fell asleep on the sofa last night.  I've been trying to watch HIGH SOCIETY with Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Celeste Holm and a bunch of other old time stars.  It also features music by Louis Armstrong.  I seem to fall asleep at the same spot every time.

Small interruption...the boinger went off and I had to go feed the doggies.  I'm back with my breakfast bagel and a coffee warm up to wish you all a great day.

LLOYD, it's great to hear that Nancy is home and doing well.  If her Irish temper is evident, she must feel better.

JENNY, I'm glad to hear that you are home safe and that your father's procedure went well.  I do hope it brings him some relief but I can't imagine not being able to bend over!  That must be very hard for him to maintain.

We've had rain off and on for the past 48 hours.  I guess it could be worse.  I might have been snowed in if it had been snow.

Now I'm off to get dressed, make the bed and sort out what laundry to do.  Also have to pay some attention to my finances today.  I keep trying to ignore them but they keep cropping up. 

I hope Everyfriend has a lovely day!  Take it and make it yours in every way!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 29, 2018, 08:34:44 AM
I actually saw a little bit of sunshine earlier this morning. Had to stop and try to remember what that "yellow stuff" coming through the windows was. 

I plan a quiet day today with just some puttering around the house to do.  I can just about write my name in the dust on the furniture so I must try to find the duster and get to work......maybe.  ::) A lot of housework duties don't bother me too much but I purely HATE dusting.

Take care, All!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Gloria on December 29, 2018, 09:46:15 AM
Good morning everyone. Looks like the rain finally stopped but every thing is still wet outside. Cloudy and 50° a heat wave for the year's end?

I did too much yesterday and am paying for it now. Think I will spend the day on the couch.
Have a good day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 29, 2018, 09:58:15 AM
 Hi Everyone.  We have a much brighter morning than yesterday with only a very small chance of rain today.  We got plenty of rain yesterday and it was dark and dreary all day long. This morning I need to pick up some prescriptions at Walmart and I also plan on attending my Saturday meeting.  Then this afternoon and evening the top college football games will be played to determine the two teams that will play for the national championship.

I am about to run out of time this morning so will limit my comments for today.  I have read all of the postings since I posted yesterday. 

June, I was happy to read you were going down to have the fish dinner and hope that met you were feeling better yesterday.  That was a nice gift for your grandson and the family to pay for them all going out to eat. 

Jenny, glad to see you made it safely home and that you were able to avoid the blizzard.  Glad your dad's procedure went well and hope he gets some much needed relief. 

Lloyd, sorry your efforts at sending the picture didn't work well.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 29, 2018, 10:23:10 AM
Good Saturday morning.

I did read the messages from today.

Jenny, I hope your dad's procedure will give him some lasting relief. I am sure it was hard to leave him, and especially glad that you mnade it home ahead of the bad weather.  I am sure you are really wiped out today.

Lloyd,  glad that Nancy is feeling better.  If that Irish temper is showing up, then she must be better.  Hope you can start re-planning your Florida trip.

Gloria, hope you will feel better after a good rest today.  I had a kind of lazy, sleepy day yesterday.  Feel a little more awake today.

Phyllis, when you finish your dusting, you can just come help me.  I need to do the same thing.  I had started trying to do some de-cluttering over a month ago, and then the holidays started approaching, so  I  really need to get myself back to starting that again.

Larry, I am still trying to understand all the directions and the do's and don'ts concerning the Instant Pot.  It sure sounds complicated to me.  I need to get a cookbook with recipes for the small size pot, as most of what I have read is for much larger quantities than I want to make.  I kind of wish now,  I had asked my DIL to return it.  I have to try to rearrange things on my counter to find room for it.  I have a cabinet in my dining room that has a lot of things in it that I don't use anymore, so I am thinking about moving things into it that I have stored on my counter top so that I can have a place for the Instant Pot.  I will eventually figure it all out, but will just take a while.

Amy and Jane, I see where you both are having your usually busy morning. Glad we have pretty sunshine, and not the snow flurries where you are.  Jane, I should be gathering some laundry together, also, but don't think I will get around to it today.  Luckily, there isn't anything that I desperately need. I will get to it later in the week.

June, hope you enjoyed your fish dinner last night. 

I guess I need to try to decide what I need to do first this morning.  Emptying the dishwasher will be one of the first things.

Have a good Saturday.

Joy

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on December 29, 2018, 12:14:05 PM
I am back! My computer was on strike for two weeks but has been revived thankfully and I am now back in business.
I had 573 mails waiting for me... It will take time to go through all that, so if there was any request, please send again.

I can now post pictures for anyone who needs  it, just mail, with the mention in the subject line: to post in S&F so it will not land in spam.

And I missed wishing you all Merry Christmas :(

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 29, 2018, 12:33:45 PM
HUGS Bubble....we sure have missed you!! Happy to read that your computer was fixable!! You are just in time to see  the New Year in with us.

We have been to the dump, where I got a little excited over seeing the bald eagle fly..I love seeing him but it breaks my heart to see him at the dump.


Laundry is blowing on the line although cold out +9° F it is sunny with a bit of wind.  I manage to tackle one closet and wow tis nice when everything is back in order. I do have two pairs of pants to mend for the other neighbour so will get those done and returned.


Joy, I love my instant pot....gosh it will even make a shoe leather  soft!! Here is one of the sites I go to and pintrest has a lot of great IP recipes too.

https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/


Better get back at the laundry..
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 29, 2018, 02:10:51 PM
Happy to see you back, Bubble!!!  :nanadance:  :beer:  :boots:  :bow:  :excited:  :happydance:  :hello:

Jenny, sounds like you got home just in time!  We are seeing high Arkansas River thanks to the rains "out west" of us. On going prayers for your father, so hard to watch them in pain. 

Listening for the door, Andy is coming to fix the "whatchamacallit" that keeps the front heavy storm door from slamming. Hydraulic something, the door is floor to ceiling heavy glass, double doors, would be very sad to have the glass shatter.  I expect they were put on when the house was new back in about mid 1960s. Will chat later. Hugs to all, it is COLD in Kansas.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 29, 2018, 02:37:38 PM
Good Morning all. I pray you will have a God Blessed day, with good health and happiness.
 
Jenny, I wonder if there is a soft brace your Dad could wear to keep him from bending over and causing more damage. For me it would be so easy to forget not to bend.

I hope to go down for the monthly Hymn Sing-along this evening I have missed several month now. There is nothing else I need do. A quiet day..64 for a high, 42 low tonight. Sun is shining.

I did have a delicious fish dinner last night, good table mates, and on to a quiet evening with book and bed.

Two more days of this year left, after today.It seems to have passed too soon. But Thanks be to God, most of us are still here to welcome in 2019. Thank you God. You are SO kind to us.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 29, 2018, 02:56:44 PM
Good morning......the sun is shinning and we are feeling much more WITH IT this morning after a good night of rest.

Thank you for all the kind words about my dad.   I spoke to him this morning and he had a good night, so right now it is one day at a time with him. 

JUNE, the brace they gave him probably does qualify as a "soft" brace, in that it is a wrap around the body with a hard disc thing in the back for support.  Problem is, it is very hard for him to get it on and off......it certainly seems as though they would make one more friendly to use than this.....he says it is so uncomfortable on his body and makes him hurt worse.......he is going to have to make the choice of using this and being safe or there could be terrible repucussions if he does not.  My daddy is a very strong opinionated German, and he does not adjust to any change very well.....that being said, bless his heart, he is old and hurting very badly!  Our bodies were not meant to last this long, and they wear out!  This brace, by the way, cost well over $1,000 !  And we wonder why Medicare is in trouble financially? 

SHIRLEY, I hope you can keep warm with the cold that has surrounded you!  It is cold here too, but at least we have sunshine.....makes all the difference in the world. 

Welcome back, BUBBLE.  YOU sure have been missed!

Tomorrow all of our children and grands will gather together, minus our California Family.  We are always so thankful for any amount of time any of us can be together. 

The pictures of Baby Jonah have been few and far between......think I am going to have to do some requests for MORE PICTURES please!  Mama Megan's Family all left there yesterday, so maybe now things will settle down and the6 will take more pictures.  Jonah is doing great.... and is a good baby. 

Have a good Saturday EVERYFRIEND ❣️

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 29, 2018, 03:11:26 PM
YAY!!!  It's a RED LETTER DAY!!!  BUBBLE'S BACK!!!  We sure did miss you!

[/I have my 4th load of laundry in the dryer and the third one waiting in the basket.  The fourth is in the washer and Number one is all folded and put away!  In between, I had a short visit from daughter, Cathy.  AMY, she loves the Moose Farts and she doesn't like coconut! 

I've done absolutely nothing toward getting my finances in order and they are still yelling at me.  I think I'll put that on the calendar for tomorrow and try to get an early start.  I HAVE to have them in order before the new year begins.  Doesn't leave me much time, does it?

Enjoy the rest of your day.
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Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 29, 2018, 03:13:10 PM
I seem to have got my fourths and thirds and seconds all mixed up but I'll leave it to you to figure it out.  I'm giving up on counting today!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 29, 2018, 05:30:52 PM
Good evening, just stopping into say "Hello" I do not know what I am doing that has me come in here so late. Bubble, glad to see you make it back here.  Larry, you are so kind to take your friend out once a week. I did get to the store Friday, and it felt so good to chane the scenery.
I think I get confused with this new set up. I like when I came in here I knew I had read page 1 so i would go to page 2 or 3 where I just left off. Not have to go threw all of to day, and then come back to yesterday. ???

June hope you enjoyed your fish dinner. I am going to turn into a shrimp.Friend down the street on Monday brought me a big rime of shrimp,said take what I wanted and they would have the rest. I took 6. Thursday another person brought me a much smaller ring, that I had for two day.  Would you believe to night the neighbor across the street sent me a meat loaf to just put in the oven and cook, with a plate of jumbo  shrimp and sauce. If the gout kicks up I will know why. Right now it is my toe that is still hurting and keeping me up at night. I think is is because of my poor circulation, that it gets worse when I go to bed.

Jenny glad to see you got home safe and sound, still send prys for your dad.

Jane and Amy, try to take it easy, Nowadays I never could keep  with  you.  I did make make the peanut clusters and peppermints
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 29, 2018, 07:37:09 PM
well I still have a very pretty picture of our Christmas cati. but cant rember how to post and read something about galorey but do not know how to before the
foremat was re done there was a thing under it that said about click here and it would take you right where and how to post and even resize if it was too large. thanks for the help

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 29, 2018, 09:23:30 PM
Gloria de, I have bad leg arteries, so very poor circulation. I find rubbing my toes and legs, and bending the toes to a count of twenty helps keep the pain down.

I really wanted to go down for the Hymn sing tonight, but by the time the sun went down, so did I, so I am in my night gown, will have a light supper and so to bed.I pray you all have a God Blessed night and a joyful tomorrow. Love and Hugs, June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 29, 2018, 09:41:38 PM
I'm off to an early bed!  Nighty-night Everyfriend~  May God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 30, 2018, 06:33:00 AM
Good morning everyone..

I did have a long post ready and when I went to post it,it said server problem..

I see we have a bit of snow to deal with this morning. Lots of ice underneath it so it may be a fun time out there.

June, it is wise to listen to our body ,even though our heads want to do something else..

Better get ready to dance ,I think it will be shovel this time.

Enjoy your day everyone.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 30, 2018, 08:09:25 AM
AMY I do not envy you with the snow and ice underneath. but that is part of living in the snow country. you can fiend a good deep snow drift with no yellow streaks in it,add some good cream and Vanilla. stir well with a electric Mixer. good snow cream. enjoy and have a great day.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 30, 2018, 08:14:16 AM
Oh I forgot to tell you all we are at 20º light wend an calling for a high of 42º and mostly cloudy today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 30, 2018, 08:55:13 AM
 Hi Everyone. We are going to have a cloudy day with some brief showers this morning and then just clouds this afternoon with a low chance of further rain.  It is suppose to get to 60 degrees early this afternoon.  I am going to Sunday School and then come home and pick up Pat for Church.  Following Church we will go somewhere to eat.  This afternoon we are expecting Scott to come out for a little while as he still hasn't gotten his Christmas presents.  He won't be able to stay too long as he has to work again tonight.  I did watch a lot of football and some basketball yesterday afternoon and evening.  The final two teams to play for the National Championship have now been decided and one of them is Clemson, a South Carolina team, and the other is the University of Alabama.

In a few minutes I have to leave to go to Sunday School so will just post the above this morning and try to get back and post later this afternoon.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 30, 2018, 09:32:38 AM
Good morning. Looks like Amy, Lloyd and Larry are the early ones here today.

I am only checking in.  I will get back later, hopefully.

Got a lot of little odds and ends to take care of today.  It is a pretty sunny morning out and not too, too cold.

Hope everyone will have a good Sunday.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: CallieOK on December 30, 2018, 11:34:08 AM
Good Morning,

Larry,  thank you for not commenting on Alabama "creaming" my Sooners in the Orange Bowl.  :'(  Even the local sportswriters predicted the game this way.

No snow in central Oklahoma but rain and maybe a little ice is predicted during the next few days.  I don't think I'll need to get out unless granddaughters take me to see the movie "Mary Poppins Returns".

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 30, 2018, 01:00:43 PM
I've been to church and visited WM to use my all-inclusive discount for the last time this year.  It ends on January 1.  I think I have everything I need from there for the next couple of months.  I've collected all the stuff to make spaghetti sauce and can it.  I've been out since the end of summer and I really miss having it handy.

I also bought a small pork roast to do in the crock pot and then will add sauerkraut to eat on January 1.  It's a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition (and a long time family tradition due to my German grandfather), that if you eat sauerkraut on New Year's Day, you will have a lucky year.  I need all the luck I can get!

I'm sitting here, having lunch with all of you.  I hope you don't mind if it isn't time yet for your lunch or if you've already eaten lunch or for whatever other reason. 

I still have to gather the trash together and delver it to the dumpster.  I don't mind that job but I prefer to do midway between meals.  Otherwise, my day is going to be pretty slow.

AMY, I hope you don't have a LOT of snow to shovel.  That's not fun on a "day of rest".  We were supposed to have some flurries this morning but if we did, I didn't see them. 

I bought a calendar today and if any of you are familiar with Auntie Acid, you know it's going to be a fun year.  January's quote is, "I can't afford a vacation this year so I'm just going to drink until I don't know where I am!"

I hope you all have a good day today, doing as you wish or as you must.  Whatever it is...ENJOY!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 30, 2018, 01:58:09 PM
Jane, I was eating my lunch with you.

I had gone to Norm's page and read where you had written a message here, so that is why I am here now.

Glad that you were able to use your discount at Walmart.  That is nice that they do that for their employees.  Every little bit helps.

I remember my mother fixing pork and sauerkraut for Jan. 1.   Also, I remember that it was always supposed to be good luck for the first person in the house on Jan. 1 should be a man.  My uncle used to go around visiting all the family and to be the first man in the house.

I think I did mention the other day that I got one of those Instant Pots for Christmas.  I have spent several hours each day since Christmas trying to read all the instructions and do's and don'ts to be able to use it.  There is a Facebook page for newbie to the IP, and it is just amazing how many people are afraid to start using it. Some have had one still in the box for a year or more and just can't make themselves use it.  And, I will agree, it is very intimidating.  I still have to do a lot more reading and try to find some recipes for the smaller pot, which is a 3 qt. one.  That will make just enough for a meal and a leftover meal. It is really a Pressure Cooker, and years ago, they were very dangerous to use. But, I am sure today's kind has lots of safety features. But, it is funny to read some of the excuses that people have not to start using it.  One lady said, she did try one dinner and she sent her children to a neighbors until it was done.  That is so funny>  I am not afraid to use it..... it is just a lot to ingest all at once. But, I will eventually make something in it.

Hope everyone will have a good afternoon.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 30, 2018, 03:58:00 PM
The weather man was right as it is a cloudy afternoon.  When we came out of Church this morning it was raining.  We only had one service today so when I got back from picking Pat up home I had to park  quite a ways from the Church.  We decided we both just wanted to come home and eat lunch as we both were tired.  We thought Scott was coming out this afternoon but it is only about a hour before he needs to go to work so he may not make it out.

Joy, my wife was concerned about how to use the Instant Pot but she is glad she stayed with it.  I expect if you try it a few times you will like it.  Just be careful if you have to do instant release of the steam as some items indicate to do.  She uses  a wooden spoon or something long to push the steam release.  Other things don't require the easy release of the steam and it will do that automatically.   

Amy, I don't think we will be using our Instant Pot to soften shoe leather.  ;D

I have read all of the postings.  I may be late getting here to post tomorrow morning as I have someone coming to the house around 9 am for an hour or more.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 30, 2018, 05:30:07 PM
Larry, thank you for the encouragement to use the Instant Pot.  LOL

I have spent the better part of the week end reading all kinds of information about it.  Facebook has a page just for new users. It is almost unbelievable how many people have had one for a year or more and are afraid to use it.  One lady said she tried the water test and sent her children to a neighbor in case the thing blew up.  I am not really afraid to use it, but it really has intimidated me.  I got the 3 qt. one and I do plan on getting a cook book just for that size pot. Most of the recipes I have looked at are for a much larger quantity than I want.  I did find one for Chicken and dumplings that makes enough for 2 or 3 servings. That will suit me fine.  I just need to do a grocery order to get what I need. It is funny, as I have never had any kind of apprehension of making anything. I do like to cook and I am sure, once I get on to it, I will like it. Different people rave over the hard-boiled eggs they fix, I sure don't think there is anything special to do to make hard boiled eggs. I don't think I will be making them anytime.  But, there really are some interesting and funny comments on the FB page. There is a lot of help, tho, on the Internet.  Especially the videos.

Hope that you are feeling less tired this week. Missed your long message today, but understand how your feeling tired. I, too, am so tired a lot of time.  A lot of mine, I think, is I just don't make myself do things. It is just too easy to do nothing, which I do know is not good.  And, I have not kept up very good with all the exercises that the PT had me doing. I want to try to get back to those in the New Year.

Hope you have a good night.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lindancer on December 30, 2018, 07:15:59 PM
Good evening, another damp dismel day. I think we see the sun every 3 days. Had company on and off all day, my neighbor took the tree down and put it back in the shed for maybe another year,  Now I will put the Cape Cod Scene down and the church and people also for another year  Those scenes I always put up in memories of my sons. Mark had settled on the Cape cause it was like LOng Island, but he worked outside of Boston.

Joy, I think the word pressure cooker scares people,  I also bought the 3lb. Then I paid $10 for a cook book which did not have any recipes I wanted to use, some of the recipes I had never heard of. I just wanted a few American foods, I should have taken it back, but it is hard for me to get back to Bath & Beyond.  I would like that recipe for chicken & dumplings, I generally use the Bisquit instructions.

Callie, How does Miss Ellen, like the NYC I  was 16 before I even went in to the city. I went on with the Sea Scouts and we ate at H & H cafeteria and went to Radio City. What and adventure that was and we rode the subway from Jamaica. I was Country come to Town that day :)

Larry I am sorry Scott did not get to visit.

June, do they sing the old Hymns? Once in a while the minister use to ask us what hymns we would like to sing, and everyone would call out and old one. I of course would say In The Garden or the Old rugged Cross
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 30, 2018, 08:27:44 PM
Good evening everyone...
Today WAS a restful day Left the little bit of snow right where it fell with hopes that it will stick to the ice underneath. Went through my recipes that were mixed up in binders and got that all straightened out.......for now.


Joy, like you I was very nervous of this new fangled appliance but read up on it and it is really safe to use. If I have to let the steam off I put a oven mitt on to  release the steam. I like the fact that the handles are also a lid rest..instead of finding a spot on the counter to put it on.


Gloriia de......this is a good site to go to and here is your chicken and dumpling recipe.

https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/


Lloyd, not enough new snow for the ice cream. I do have an ice cream maker and I should bring it out to make some instead of buying it.

My eyes are wanting to slam shut so I shall say good night.

Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 30, 2018, 08:42:43 PM
All the talk about the Instant Pot so I finally checked out some of the reports.... sort of like my pressure cookers I've been using all my married life.  Will say one thing, don't know if they have a "dinger" on top to let you know about pressure but do NOT remove it before the steam is all gone. When I first started using one from my mother (after we got back from England), I was cooking a pot of beans. About all we could afford after military service ended & college for my husband started... anyway, I had turned the gas burner off under the cooker & going about my business... few minutes later without thinking, I plucked that dinger off the dinger and all the liquid from the pot of beans spewed straight through that little hole to the ceiling & dripped down behind the stove. NOT a pretty sight and a big mess to clean up, but I never did it again in all these years since. I bought many rubber gaskets for that cooker & finally bought a new one, smaller, but basically the same. 

Also bought a Presto small one that advertised cooking 3 meals in one. Do not know how that was to happen, was on sale & the book was missing. I still use it every time I cook candied carrots or cauliflower. Doesn't take but a few minutes & it's done. I have fixed meatloaf in the large one & have used the smallest one to steam potatoes to mash. They are fast but for flavor, still can't beat the old cast iron dutch ovens, I don't think. 

I do understand the fear of cooking with any pressure cooker, have heard about them blowing up but never knew anyone it happened to. I never leave the room when starting mine, soon as the pressure builds up, if veggies, I let it go a few minutes & turn it off until steam is out. A whole head of cauliflower or 2 pound bag of carrots will be done that fast. Then I pour off the little water under the rack & add the cheese to cauliflower or brown sugar to carrots.... yummy veggies, nice & tender. Good luck, Joy, I'm sure Instant Pot had come a long way from any of my pressure cookers.

I hoped to take a drive today, to see how Miss CallieCat would react to a moving vehicle. BUT, wind was pretty strong for enjoying a drive in a tall RV. I still have the dollar off for 35 gallons of gas but will expire tomorrow... gave up on planning an overnighter but did not think it would be a problem just to take a ride to surrounding Flint Hills or west to the place called Cheyenne Bottoms, where so many birds stop on their migration. BUT, forgot wind can be as troubling as rain/snow.  If I don't use up my gas by tomorrow I will see if any of the family might want $35. worth of "free" gas.  With that dollar off right now it will be under a dollar per gallon, so best price for gas in a long while, just to "take a ride".

Better see if Callie is ready to come in for the night. Tom & Tiger are waiting for their midnight snack ... half a can of Friskie's "wet" food. Tiger is picky about what she likes, but Callie & Tom will eat anything. Tiger will sniff & sit back to look at me with, "you've got to be kidding, I don't eat THAT!" If I don't offer her anything else she will just saunter off with a shrug.  I've let her go hungry (always dry Indoor Complete Friskies available), she is spoiled, I don't deny it.  :-[

Sweet dreams to all and God Bless. (Good night, Amy, wish you would share some of your snow.)
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 30, 2018, 11:07:00 PM
I'm off to Dreamland.  I did manage to get the chores done that needed to be done but once again I neglected the finances.  If I don't deal with them pretty soon, the accounts payable will be knocking on my door.  And I won't like that!  Maybe tomorrow afternoon!

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 31, 2018, 12:21:43 AM
Quote from: Shirley on December 30, 2018, 08:42:43 PMall the liquid from the pot of beans spewed straight through that little hole to the ceiling & dripped down
Reminds me of a chore some of my buddies were given at the place where I grew up (A children's home). One of the officers of the place cooked red cabbage in a pressure cooker. You know what happened. That's right --- red cabbage all over the ceiling.  She requested a couple of the boys come over and clean the ceiling. I guess it's important to follow the directions  :2funny:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Lloyd Hammond on December 31, 2018, 06:29:55 AM
Good Morning everyone. Joy dig right in but as Shirley said just stay close while using the pusher cooker. my mother was canning with her big cooker and steeped into another room for a minute and some how the lid spun off hit the sealing and knocked a hole in it. also broke some of the jars of beans she was canning, Not good deal.so do be careful not to be one of those accidents that i do. have a great day. 36º and raining here 2 5:28 AM. saying to just get to 37º today.

Lloyd
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 31, 2018, 06:56:58 AM
Good morning everyone..

Well another year is ending...a lot has gone on ,some good, some not so good.

Calling for rain later today..

Nothing is planned but there are "little" jobs that need to be done. just need to pick out which one.


Shirley, the Instant pots don't have that dinger on top like the old type. These are way safer to use than the older ones. I won't use the "old " type of pressure cooker but thoroughly love this one. If it needs a quick release I use and oven mitt and just turn the dial or as Pat does a wooden spoon works too. Mine has these settings on it.

Instant Pot® Duo 7-In-1 Multi-Use Programmable multi-cooker with Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steam, Sauté/Searing, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

14 smart built-in programs – Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté/Searing, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Multigrain, Slow Cook, Keep-Warm, Yogurt, Pasteurize and Pressure Cook

Haven't used all of them yet :)

Better get a move on..

Enjoy your day everyone..


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 31, 2018, 07:50:19 AM
Gloria, here is the recipe I have for the Chicken and Dumplings for the Instant Pot. It is different from the one Amy put up. Mine makes a much smaller amount.  Only uses 2 chicken thighs. I haven't made it yet, so you might want to wait until I try it to see how it turns out.

Yield: 2 bowls
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings for Two
 
Instant Pot Mini Chicken and Dumplings for Two.

Prep Time40 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Total Time1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons flour
1 small carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more as needed)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 quart of homemade chicken stock
For the dumplings:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fine cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (or dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 cup milk

 Instructions

Remove the lid from the Instant Pot mini 3 quart, and turn it to the SAUTE setting.

Add the butter to the pot, and let it melt until it starts to sizzle. Add the chicken thighs (skin side down) to the pan, and sear until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Flip and sear the other side, too.

Remove the chicken from the pot, and place on a plate.

Add the flour to the pot, and stir to make a paste.

Add the carrot, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook while stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.

Add the chicken stock and chicken back to the pot.

Cancel the SAUTE setting, and press the PRESSURE COOK' button. Set the timer for 8 minutes.

Close the lid on the instant pot, and turn the steam valve to SEAL. It will start timing once the pot reaches pressure (in about 10-15 minutes).

When the time is up, do a natural pressure release. Do not open the pot until the valve drops.

Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool on a plate.

Meanwhile, make the dumplings by whisking together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, parsley, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and milk.

Whisk the dry and wet ingredients together for the dumplings. Don't over-mix your dough or your dumplings will be tough.

Plop large tablespoon-sized chunks of dumplings into the Instant Pot broth (remember the chicken is not in the pot right now). Place the lid back on the pot, hit PRESSURE and add 2 minutes. (They will cook longer than 2 minutes because of the time it takes for the pot to come up to pressure).

After the 2 minutes is up, do a forced pressure release (again, use an oven mitt and be careful of the steam).

Shred the chicken and divide it between two bowls.

Ladle the dumplings and broth into each bowl and serve.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 31, 2018, 07:56:38 AM
Gloria,  I tried to make it bigger, but it didn't work.  Don't know why??? 

Maybe Larry can put it in the recipe folder and enlarge the font a little bit. Might be easier for you to read it.   As I said, I haven't make it yet, so, you might want to wait a while to see how mine turns out.???? I plan to get the ingredients this weekend. 

Thanks, Larry, if you can get it into the right folder. 

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 31, 2018, 08:03:08 AM
Good morning Everyfriend!  It's clear out there today....nothing wet or white predicted!  But the temp is only in the mid 20s so it's pretty cold. 

All this talk about instant pots has me looking at them again.  At first I steered clear of them for all the reasons that I steered clear of pressure cookers all these years.  I do have a pressure canner which is good for canning things with meat in them....like my veggie soup.  But I don't think I'd have that if I hadn't inherited it from my good neighbor's brother when he passed away.  Jim knew that Bill and I talked canning a lot so he gave me all Bills cannning supplies including the pressure canner.  The first time I used it, I put the lid on and watched from around the corner until the steam vented and then warily put the doodad on and jumped back around the corner.  It didn't explode and the soup was so much better than frozen that I got used to it. 

Now I've decided that I want an instant pot but if I get one, I want the one that also makes yogurt.  And I don't think the small one does that.  I'm still weighing the pros and cons.  Anything that anyone has to offer will be welcome. 

I'm off to Wally World to do my shift behind the counter.  Wish me smiles and short lines. 

Tonight, the small pork roast goes in the crock pot overnight and tomorrow, the sauerkraut will be added for my New Year's Dinner.  Let's hope it brings luck.  I think I'll also add a few prayers for the New Year.  I trust God's care more than sauerkraut!  And I'm pretty sure my German grandfather would agree.

I'm going to wrap this up because the doggies boinger is about to go off.  And then the day's activities begin.  Make it a good one for all of you!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 31, 2018, 08:27:38 AM
JOY, I copied your recipe...just in case!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Joy on December 31, 2018, 08:35:05 AM
Jane,  I have the 3 qt. Instant Pot and it does make the yogurt.  I haven't gotten as far as reading how to make it yet.  I, too, wanted to be able to make the yogurt.   

I also want to order the recipe book for the 3 qt. size.  So many of the recipes that I have seen makes too much for 1 person.  I  want things that I can eat for 1 or 2 meals.  I don't have a lot of freezer room.

Joy
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Sandy on December 31, 2018, 09:02:16 AM
Good Morning Everyone from the cold
but dry,  rocky coast of Maine.

Doesn't quite seem like Winter,  yet,  but
I am sure that will come soon enough. 

As I mentioned before,  I used the "Instant pot"
for many months.  I found that the food came out
very tasty...  I made lots of yogurt, too.   I really
liked mine but opted to go back to just using
regular pots and pans...   

For one person, that is all that I really needed.
So I gave it to my Grand Daughter who likes to cook..

It is easy to let the steam out,  so no harm
done if careful.     It is a great little machine, IMHO.

Tonight is New Years Eve..   Wow....
So long "Twenty Eighteen"...  Wow!!!

 :wave2:

Sandy
 :stars: 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 31, 2018, 11:04:20 AM
Thank you, Rick, glad to see I'm not the only klutz in the kitchen, and I expect that cabbage smelled worse than my beans! 

Sandy, I remember when you got your Instant Pot & created so many different foods, amazed me since I have no imagination of what a recipe should turn out like. My sister used to read cook books for fun.... while I read couldn't even understand what "they" were talking about.

Janie, with all the foods you share, I'll bet you would be better off buying the large size. I still love my pinto beans with ham shanks but nobody else in my family likes them, so I only cook a pound of dry beans at a time & put a small ZipLoc tub of them in the freezer for when I go to a campground alone. Always tastes good with a slice of bread & butter. My young butcher insisted I try the ham shanks instead of ham hocks, more meat & much less fat with same flavor. Good fiber & protein.

Lloyd, hope Nancy is doing okay with recovery. My son has that deep gravel voice, not sure where he caught it, but my best friend across town sounds the same. My daughter in St.Louis is so choked up she finally went to the ER for a prescription so she could swallow & still breathe. That young news person that recently died, they said this morning, was from H1N1 flu. My gr-son, his girlfriend & her brother got off the plane last night from visiting her parents back east... all sick with a different type bug so they put off having their "Christmas party" until all were well. So many germs going around. YOU stay safe and get as much rest as you can so you don't catch anything to slow down that trip to FL again.

Time for me to let Tom back in, he always wants to check the world outside as soon as I get up. He will eat a few bites of his salmon & go to the door, but will clean the bowl when he comes back if (if I put it up so the others don't lick it clean.) Dogs can be trained but cats just do what they please & train their people to "handle it".  :-\ 
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: phyllis on December 31, 2018, 11:15:18 AM
I have been looking at the InstaPots, too, but haven't given in yet.  I used to use the stove top pressure cooker all the time and yes, mine blew up one time, too.  Potatoes all over the ceiling!  Lesson learned....do not put too many in at one time and make sure the steam valve is not clogged!  I was not only a clutz but an absentminded one at that!

Rainy and foggy here but warm.  "They" are saying that our New Year's Day temps will be near 70!

Today is a lazy day of just puttering and reading.  Oh, and doing some laundry.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 31, 2018, 11:59:04 AM
 Hi Everyone.  On this New Year's Eve our day is foggy and cloudy with some possibility of rain.  However, we are to get into the low 70's this afternoon.  Certainly not a bad way to start a new year.  Nothing else planned so far for today.  I will likely watch some more college football and basketball.  We hope Scott will make it out today.  A friend was here for an hour this morning and the Heat Pump tech stopped by and looked at the outside unit.  All was fine and he didn't even come to the door.  He had told me he would be stopping by.

Joy, I think after you have tried your Instant Pot a few times you will come to like it.  It sure beats standing at the stove or trying to get things out of the oven.  Since it is temperature controlled and timed I don't see how it can be dangerous.  The steam is released being manually or automatically before you open the lid.  I hope to not feel as tired this new week either.  Unfortunately I think the increased weariness and pain is just a condition of the weakening heart and growing older.  I have made a note of your message with the recipe and I will put it into the Index. 

Lindancer, we are having the same weather patterns as you with more cloudy and rainy days that sunshine days.  My wife has had only a couple of things she has fixed in the Instant Pot that didn't turn out too well but they still tasted good.  It is great to cook meats and chicken in and the other day she made a pineapple upside down cake that was delicious.  It is easy to make soups since you don't have to stir it and worry about it sticking.  She also has used it without the water/steam to brown meat with the setting for doing so.  We do sing many of the old hymns in our Church service and especially at Sunday School. 

Amy, sometime ago I went through and put a number on each of the recipes that Pat has printed out and then make an alphabetized index so that she could find the recipes.  Now she has another big bunch that need to be indexed and enough to fill another 2 inch binder.  That will be one of my project to 2019.  We also like the fact that the handles on the Instant Pot are used to rest the lid.  Have you gotten all the accessories that go with the Instant Pot.  I think my wife must have every pan and tool that comes for it. 

Shirley, there is a separate release valve for the control to manually release the pressure.  Some recipes call for letting the steam release automatically, which is does when cooking time is over and it takes a few minutes to release or you can manually release the steam.  I remember my mother used to be concerned about using the pressure cooker and my wife was as well.  My wife no longer has that concern.  Amazing you can get gas for under a dollar. I have been giving thought to the danger of being out this time of the year and getting the flu or pneumonia.  Both of these would be very risky for me.  However, one cannot live in a shell.  

Rammel, I am sure cleaning anything off of a ceiling would be a frightful job. 

Lloyd, with the Instant Pot I don't think the lid could spin off as it only fits one way and has a very heavy lock.

Phyllis, I was happy when I read you were going to have a lazy day to today until I read you were going to do some laundry.   ;)  My wife put in a load of laundry this morning so expect I will have some things to fold up and put away later today.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: larryhanna on December 31, 2018, 12:34:17 PM
Amy and Joy, I added both of your recipes to the Index for Chicken referring back to your recipes here.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 31, 2018, 03:46:56 PM
Still feeling droopy coughing and sneezing and tired. I have enjoyed all the chatter about pressure cookers, mine was part of my life for years and years. I think I had one accident because i did not want to wait for the las of the steam to escape, but no big tragedy. I l learned so silence those last few hisses by putting the pot in the sink and running cold water over the top. I do not recommend it though. Be patient...the world is not coming to an end.

Gary and Dori are leaving tomorrow morning on their flight to McCall Ida. for about ten days I pray their Pilot did not celebrate tonight. God needs those two kids around for a long time.

Time to think about some lunch. I don't feel like going down to eat so will heat up a can of soup. Progresso, beef pot roast with country vegetables. then a banana for dessert. So Off I go......June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Denver on December 31, 2018, 04:23:44 PM
A good New Years Eve Day to all of my SPECIAL friends.  It is a cold and snowy day here in the Mile High City. 

We were up bright and early to drive our Boston Family to the airport.  Bob ended up going alone as there was not a seat for me!  They have a big vehicle, but the back seat was left in Vail so they had more carrying capacity.....no big deal, I just wanted to have a bit more time with them, but not bad enough to leave Bob home and me drive them and come back alone! 

We enjoyed a wonderful family gathering yesterday at Dr. Dave's.  The grands all played so well and had a wonderful time together. Of course the time passed much too quickly, but we are all so happy when we have any quality time together.  Of course we missed our California Family and would have loved it if Baby Jonah was able to be here to meet his family💕

I am enjoying all the chatter about the pressure cookers.....I have one as well but have not used it nearly as much as I should have.  I guess I should admit that I am still a bit uncertain about using it, but so far have not fixed anything in it that did not turn out well.  I thank you again LARRY for all the time and effort you have put in to have the recipe file so easy for us all to enjoy. 

Our schedule is blank for the future and I must admit I am feeling a bit down that everything we have done recently is over!  That sounds thankless and I do not mean to sound that way....it is just that the time passes so quickly and the times we look forward to come and go much too quickly.  I bet I am far from being the only one with these feelings today! 

Our last Bronco Game was another disaster yesterday, so as of this morning we join many other NFL teams with NO head coach! As my late mama would always say after a bad football season...."just wait until next year", and so we will. 

My daddy sounded a bit more chipper this morning, so I hope that means he is feeling a bit better today.  I sure wish he were not so far away so that I could drop in and see how he is in person. 

We plan to have a quiet last day of the year.....like we normally do.  There is a New Years Eve Party at our club house tonight, but we prefer to celebrate the bringing in the New Year quietly here alone in our home.

I wish you ALL a very happy and healthy new year to come.  I just hope you know that I cherish our special friendship so much and look forward to another fun year together here in the Soda Shoppe.

HAPPY 2019 to EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: JaneS on December 31, 2018, 06:06:24 PM
It was a lot busier at WM than I thought it would be today and I guess that's OK.  It makes the time pass faster.  However, the rain that we weren't supposed to have today started around noon and is still coming down.  The weatherguesser says it's supposed to stop around 11 or so tonight. 

I have an extra day off this week.  They started to cut hours in anticipation of the end of the fiscal year at the end of January by order of the home office.  I got talking to one of the other much younger gals.  She has 5 kids to support and they cut one hour off each day she was scheduled.  She's full time.  I offered to give her whatever she could use of my hours and when we checked, the only day she could use was this coming Wednesday.  So I have an unexpected day off.  Maybe it will help me to shake this darn cold that keeps hanging on.  And maybe I can get some sleep. 

I have a casserole in the oven.  I copied it off the internet and there was only one thing I needed to buy to make it.  Would you believe I bought the wrong thing!  I wanted Alfredo sauce and if I had really taken notice, I would have junked the recipe.  I don't really care for alfredo sauce.  So I adjusted.  Instead of that, I used what I bought....roasted red pepper sauce in tomato sauce.  We'll see how it is.  It sure smells good! 

JENNY, you are absolutely right about time flying!  There is never enough time with our families and they do grow up so fast!  And why do they have to live so far away!  In the olden days, two blocks was too far.  Now they not only go all the way across the county, some of them actually move to other countries.  I have a grandson who lives in Montreal, Canada right now and in April he's moving to Mexico in the area of Mexico City.  Yes, it's for a girl but he can also do his job there.  He doesn't even have to change jobs.  But he'll be farther away.  Darn!

I'm still considering the pros and cons of an Instant Pot.  Today, I'm a little more pro than con.  But that might change tomorrow. 

I hope you've all had a lovely day and that it continues to be so for you.  I have no plans for the evening unless some of those zzzzs creep up and grab me.  I'm a bit tired.  Take care, my friends!
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Shirley on December 31, 2018, 06:23:00 PM
June, had to giggle at your "putting the pressure cooker under the cold water faucet... I did the same but was always so careful not to let the water run near the steam vent or that little rubber
pop off gasket built into the lid. I also didn't want to recommend what "we used to do".  :-\  :-[

Larry, I never did get the elephant out of the driveway so took the little red Encore down, used less that 3 gallons of my 35 gallons of a dollar off. Told the kid at the gas office "I would be whining about this for the next year". We always tease when I'm getting gas & he is there. Nice kid, said he'll be 40 soon.

My knees are still cold, guess it's time to get out the long johns... geemogotchees? is that how Joan spelled it?  That wind cuts through wool & cotton like the skin is bare... need nylon to stop it. Had a fine mist on the windshield so probably going to be slick in the morning going to church. I called our McDonalds & they will be open so biscuits & gravy with a side of eggs sounds good.

I have to get my Fitbit Versa working again, won't tell me my sleep hours/pattern since the last update it did. My daughter showed me I have to have it connected with wi-fi & "push a button on each side until it goes blank"... and then push any button & it should be okay. It did this after the last update as well, so might as well not panic. But I do. :o

Happy New Year to All.  Don't stay up too late.  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Mary Ann on December 31, 2018, 06:41:39 PM
In case I don't make it back tonight, I want to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I'm not doing anything special tonight and I might even be in bed.

Mary Ann
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: June Drabek on December 31, 2018, 08:22:13 PM
I will be welcoming the New Year in my sleep, I'm sure. When I think back to some of the parties we had, let it be that we had FUN. No regrets.

I'm looking at two calendars. 2018 and 2019, and it amazes me that I am still here, and still enjoying my life...with all of you and all of my other family and friends. God has been so kind to have kept me here so long.  He must have a reason for it, and I just hope and pray I am filling His reason. It's really exciting to wonder what our God has planned.

I love you my Cyber family, and I need you. Keep well and happy as we age together. May 2019 find you ALL in happiness and health.  June
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: Amy on December 31, 2018, 09:15:17 PM


Happy New Year

Brush away old heartaches.
Learn from our mistakes.
Another year is finally over.
A new dawn awakes.

Let the old year out.
Welcome the new one in.
Bury the bad things of the past
As a new year now begins.

Make your New Year wishes
As simple as you can.
Pray for peace and love,
Not for wealth or fame.

Pray for health and happiness.
Pray for your fellow man.
Pray for all the ones you love.
Pray for those who've lost their way.

As the midnight hour chimes,
We leave the old and embrace the new.
I wish the things you wish for yourself,
And may God's love stay with you.

John P Read


Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: RAMMEL on December 31, 2018, 10:06:07 PM
We still have an old pressure cooker here from back in the late 50's but my wife won't use it. It's one of those aluminum Mirro pressure cookers. I think I still have the instruction book that came with it somewhere in my old stuff.  My mom used to use one of the same model and as I recall the instructions called for running cold water over it to rapidly reduce the pressure.  My fav with it was pot roast with potatoes and carrots.
Title: Re: Soda Shoppe for December 15, 2018
Post by: so_P_bubble on January 01, 2019, 12:30:08 AM

Let's make a new start  HERE (https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=683.msg147142#msg147142)