Soda Shoppe December 1 , 2023

Amy · December 07, 2023, 07:41:40 AM

Good morning...

Jane, there is still some here, better come and get it!!!
Just hope it doesn't pile up and needs to be removed....wishful thinking on my part.

Be back in a bit.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

RAMMEL · December 07, 2023, 12:03:19 PM

Jane --- Keep that snow over your way.

Amy · December 07, 2023, 01:05:23 PM

Snow is still gracing the ground.....lighlty. We are to warm up tomorrow, we shall see.

Jenny, hope you're feeling ok after your surgery..

Rick, how is your arm doing?

Phyllis, winning any races with your wheelchair?

Pastry is made for tarts and pies ,tomorrows job. Cookies will get mixed and baked tomorrow..........maybe...

Hope to finish up gifts tomorrow in the morning then home to bake.

patricia19 · December 07, 2023, 01:37:00 PM

Good morning, we never got any snow yesterday. We're back to minus two and clear.

I hope you're feeling good today, Jenny, after your procedure. I noticed you've been liking posts, again. I'm glad to see you back with us.

Not only that, but I see both Jane and Amy are back at it again today, those two must have some remarkable battery packs.

And both of you have snow. I never thought I'd say this...and I know what I'm inviting, but please send some our way. These icy clear days are beginning to wear on everyone here.

AccuWeather is predicting a large snow, wind and rainstorm beginning Friday from Michigan down and on to the Atlantic coast through the weekend. We're getting snow Friday morning too, an entire 0.01 inch! Then it's back to clear skies and no real snow. The insurance companies have been busier than usual this winter!

I use honey to sweeten various foods and drinks, and I cook with it. But those links showed numerous cooking ideas I've never heard of. Since I rarely bake other than biscuits and other carbs, I haven't had sugar in the house for over six months. I prefer local honey, but the bartering I and others were accustomed to is gone, as conditions and people have changed. Now, in the local health food stores and farmer's markets, I'm encountering sticker shock.

Denver · December 07, 2023, 01:46:51 PM

Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends.

Unfortunately my surgery was cancelled. I followed my PCP's list of meds that were OK to take and took my Metformin for diabetes...
The Anesthesiologist did not like this and would not allow the surgery to proceed. My blood sugar was higher than normal, which added to the issue. They did more blood work before I left the hospital and the results seem to be good enough that they might proceed as soon as it can be rescheduled🤷

Again , I thank you and appreciate all of your support😍. I am of course EXTREMELY disappointed that it could not be done. I have been on pins and needles FOR SUCH A LONG TIME and the thought of starting over is so hard to accept.

Yesterday after we got home I was exhausted.......I sat in my recliner and snoozed off and on the rest of the day. Then
I went to bed and slept 8 more hours. Today I am just trying to block this issue out and trying to move on to other important things and let the process takes its course.

Patricia, I loved the honey recipes you shared. I have always made a pretty darn good chili, but the last couple of times it just didn't taste right. I will try one of these recipes asap. Thank you for sharing.

RAMMEL · December 07, 2023, 01:52:54 PM

Quote from: Amy on December 07, 2023, 01:05:23 PMRick, how is your arm doing?

I have been entertaining a case of shingles since the middle of September. It's on my shoulder, chest and neck. It just doesn't seem to want to go away, and does not help in using my right arm (hand attached). The last few days may have seen some improvement. But --- Life goes on.

RAMMEL · December 07, 2023, 01:55:27 PM

Denver --- I believe stress can cause BS to go up. I'm sure the pending surgery is stressful.

Denver · December 07, 2023, 02:07:41 PM

RAMMEL, I absolutely agree with you. I have had experiences with this more than one time. As much as the medical profession has dealt with diabetes it seems there is STILL a lot unknown about it. I have always had strange issues with mine. I have a rise in the early morning hours even when I am very careful of what I am eating the night before.
I am so sorry that you are dealing with shingles😩 I had my time with them, but a pack of steroids took care of mine. I wonder why you have had them so long? I still have the marks on my back from them after 5 years or so ago.

Amy · December 07, 2023, 02:32:58 PM

Patricia, it is still snowing here. I would rather have the snow than ice as there is no control on ice!!

Jenny, I am sorry the surgery got postponed. One worries and it sets the BS and BP up!!

Rick, so sorry to read that. Shingles are VERY painful..thankfully I haven't had them but Kyle has plus friends have also dealt with them. Hope they soon go away for you.

Jane, have you found the stop button for the snow yet???

RAMMEL · December 07, 2023, 02:46:57 PM

Quote from: Denver on December 07, 2023, 02:07:41 PMI have always had strange issues with mine. I have a rise in the early morning hours even when I am very careful of what I am eating the night before. The overnight highs can come from your own bodies fat. I have told my Dr that the only way I can keep my BS low is to stop eating

I am so sorry that you are dealing with shingles😩 I had my time with them, but a pack of steroids took care of mine. I wonder why you have had them so long? Might be an age related thing, but I've been told more than once that it can go on for a long time. As of now I'm tired of it. I still have the marks on my back from them after 5 years or so ago.

Amy · December 07, 2023, 03:37:26 PM

Rick, both Kyle and I have had the shingles vaccine. With his weaken immune system it was well worth getting. My neighbour had shinlges so bad they were under her fingernails!! Just thinking of that gives one the shivers.

RAMMEL · December 07, 2023, 06:38:00 PM

Everyone over 60 should get the shingles vaccine. I would encourage anyone to get it. The Flu comes, makes us miserable, then goes. This shingles just hangs around- messing up everything.
I can't imagine having it under the fingernails, or anywhere on the hands

That snow that you all were talking about tried to come here. All we got were a few flurries - and that's just fine.

JaneS · December 07, 2023, 07:38:43 PM

Well, we only got about an inch and a half of snow altogether and once the road was cleared, my driveway took care of itself. Cathy did pick me up to make a trip to WM and to the Starbucks store to pick up a gift for my SIL!

Then I spent the rest of the day making candy and about 15 minutes ago, I ran out of dipping chocolate with about 20 crackers to go and all the long pretzels to go. I'm hoping my DIl is available for a quick trip to the country market tomorrow morning to get the last of the chocolate. I have to have to Christmas stuff ready to go to Texas and Oklahoma and one or two other places by Monday or it will be late. The only place that will REALLY matter is the Great Grands in OK!

Now, I'm ready to throw in the towel for today! I'm ready to get some rest and a new start tomorrow. And I just realized that I already threw in three towels...dish towels with chocolate all over them. I threw them in the wash!

Now I know I'm tired! I'm getting loopy! Good night to all of you! I'm saying a prayer for all of you. I think we all need one! Sleep well and wake to a good day tomorrow.

Amy · December 08, 2023, 06:44:36 AM

Good morning...
Can you believe we are to get rain today??? Weird weather for this time of year.

Busy day ahead and I had better get at it..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · December 08, 2023, 06:45:52 AM

Well, I slept well and I'm up and attem another day! You are all either busy already or still sleeping! Whichever it is, I wish you a good day. I've had my breakfast and I'm ready for action! My first big chore of the morning is to get in touch with my DIL Sarah and see if she can take me on a quick trip to the country store for more chocolate.

Whatever you're up to today...I wish you well! I'm off!

RAMMEL · December 08, 2023, 11:13:28 AM

Cool morning here. Had to get the frost off my windshield before taking my son to pick up his car. With a new radiator and brakes he should be set for the winter.

Amy · December 08, 2023, 12:28:39 PM

Just taking a break , tart shells are ready to be filled ,cinnamon rolls made and tested

Rick , I agree with you on those over 60 to get the shingles shot. Anothr friend still wears the scars on her back from a bad go of shingles. Need both brakes and radiator to be safe. Poor wallet gets a beating though..

Guess I had better get back at it...

patricia19 · December 08, 2023, 01:21:34 PM

phyllis · December 08, 2023, 02:46:16 PM

So sorry, Rick. I have had them, too,
and didn't think it was a fun thing to go through either.

Quiet and cloudy here. With David's help I got my hair washed. Feels much better. He grumbled a little about not being a lady's maid but willingly helped me and did a good job. It brightens my whole day to get my hair washed. He looked a bit disgruntled when I said something about trimming a couple of inches next time.
He will survive.

Not a speed demon yet, Amy, but I haven't run over anyone yet. I have run into a chair or door jam, now and then.

JaneS · December 08, 2023, 06:36:39 PM

PHYLLIS, I run into chairs and door jambs when I'm just walking. I have to watch where I'm going. Good for you getting a shampoo from your private "beautician"!

AMY, at least you spent the day making things that you can eat for/with meals! I worked all day and my fridge is filled with candy! I'm finished making it and tomorrow it will be packed for putting in Christmas boxes and bags! All the lollys are in their bags and as soon as I finish cleaning up and find myself some supper, I'm going to sit down with "Perry Mason" and close the individual bags and then divide them into Christmas bags for presentation! Some will go to Oklahoma and some will accompany me on my walks and be dropped off for my kid friends around here!

Sunday, my plan is church in the morning and pack boxes that need to be mailed in the afternoon because Cathy is heading for UPS on Monday and I'm grabbing onto the bumper of her car and going with her!

Now, I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow! I might not make it back here tonight. The tireds are creeping up on me!

mycheal · December 08, 2023, 08:32:29 PM

Hello Everyone,
WoW down the road, through the woods, across the fields and finally found the home base

With best wishes all are fine and preparing for the birthing and food LOL
Enjoy keep the spirit
Mycheal

patricia19 · December 09, 2023, 01:47:03 AM

This is what happens when there are no clouds to hold in the heat and with the dry cold, there is no humidity to make snow.

Special Weather Statement issued December 8 at 3:58PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

The Tanana Valley temperatures will drop to 10 to 20 below tonight and Saturday, with 20 to 30 below possible by Sunday. The Northern Interior will see temperatures drop to 20 to 30 below on Saturday night and Sunday. A warming trend is expected over the Interior starting on Monday.

A colder airmass has now moved over the Interior. Clearing skies over the Southern Interior will allow surface temperatures to drop tonight. The Northern Interior have clouds and snow tonight and Saturday, but then clear Saturday night and Sunday allowing the temperatures over the Northern Interior to drop then. This weekend is expected to bring the coldest temperatures so far this year to the Interior.

MarsGal · December 09, 2023, 06:00:57 AM

Well, it sounds like most of us are dealing with various annoying problems this month. My latest is that my car will not pass inspection until my rear brakes are replaced. The front are not in good shape either, I think just the pads for them. So, another big bill to try and juggle. And here I had hoped not to spend a lot this year to help rebuild my reserves. Hah!

I need to take my sister to her surgeon's appt on Tuesday, my rear brakes won't be fixed until Wed. The mechanic assures me that it is okay to driver the car even though he said he is seeing metal on metal now. That seems rather disturbing to me. Maybe I should have Sue find one of her friends to take her?

Like Jane, we got just a little snow the other day which melted quickly. Today will be in the 50's. Tomorrow, instead of snow, we will be getting heavy rain all day.

JaneS · December 09, 2023, 06:21:35 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend!

MARAGAL, I think I'd think twice before driving a car with bad brakes! If your sister has someone else to take her to the dr. that sounds like a good idea. Seems like there's always something!

Frankie is still not allowed to go back to work but she has a couple of things to do today so I might have Cooper for a little bit. And since my fridge is filled with candy that needs to be boxed or wrapped for Christmas gifts that's my agenda for the day!

PATRICIA, please keep that awful sounding weather up there where it belongs and don't get caught out in it.

MYCHEAL, nice to see you posting. I'm glad to see that you are enjoying the season!

Now, I've finished my breakfast. It's time to get dressed and get started on the candy...again! I'll be glad when it's finished and ready to go! Enjoy your day! Make it your own in every way!

Amy · December 09, 2023, 07:30:19 AM

Good morning...

Calling for rain sometime today. Busy day ahead with more baking after we get home from a craft show.

Jane ,are you taste testing all these goodies?

MG, we just went through a raft of repairs and now the vehicle is up for sale. We do have a backup vehicle and we can sell the other one in good conscience that all is good with it.

Mycheal, good to see you and hope all is well there.

Patricia, time to break out the lj's. That bitter cold goes right through me!!

Work isn't getting done with me sitting here...

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · December 09, 2023, 12:46:48 PM

Quote from: Amy on December 09, 2023, 07:30:19 AMPatricia, time to break out the lj's. That bitter cold goes right through me!!

Amy, I might if I knew what that was.

It's minus 23 presently, and I have no plans to go anywhere. I'm glad that it's a dry rather than a wet climate.

MarsGal · December 09, 2023, 01:03:12 PM

Could it be Long-Johns, Patricia?

I called Sue this morning to tell her I would rather not risk it. She was able to get a friend, who live relatively close, to take her over. Cathy even lives on that side of the river and on the same side of Harrisburg.

Amy · December 09, 2023, 02:22:14 PM

MG, thank you...yes they are long johns..
Patricia, now you know

patricia19 · December 09, 2023, 05:23:10 PM

Thanks, I was thinking of phonetically "eye jay(s)"

JaneS · December 09, 2023, 06:05:57 PM

Well, I think you're pretty lucky if the cold "goes right through you"! Unfortunately, it stops everywhere there's a place to stop in my body...my hands, my feet, my seat, my ears, my nose, my front and back, my top and bottom, even my elbows get cold!. How do you manage to make it go "right through you"?

I finished the candy about 15 minutes ago! And now I'm having Shirley's Taco Soup for supper and then I'm going to clean off the dining room table! Cooper came over in the late morning and Frankie goes back to work tomorrow. She did a bunch of out-of-town errands with her father and she's not home yet so the Cooper-Snoop is spending the night with me.

MARSGAL, I'm glad you didn't go out driving with bad brakes. Sounds like it wasn't a problem for your sister's friend!

AMY, the only candy that really tests me when I'm making it is the Coconut Cups. I'm coconut NUT and these are my favorites. I'm lucky that not a lot of my family likes them so I get to keep a big bunch of them.

Tomorrow's chore is packing the boxes to send to family I won't see this Christmas. I have mixed feelings here because my oldest grandson who has lived many places in the world is coming home this Christmas from Mexico and bringing his new wife (I've only met her on the phone). I'm delighted about that. But my Texans and Oklahomans will not be home and that's children, grandchildren and great grands! BooHoo!

I think I better put this place in order pretty quick because I'm beginning to feel the busy-ness of the day! Gettin' tired! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make it your own in every way! And if you have snow and ice, keep it where you are. I don't want it!

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