Soda Shoppe April 1 , 2024

patricia19 · April 10, 2024, 12:08:37 PM

Good morning everyone has been so busy, rushing hither and yon, visiting grands and planning to. Nice to see everyone posting, and I enjoyed Bubble's new photos of Lynn this morning!

Nothing new here to post. Yesterday I ran out and dropped off some papers and back to get a number of nagging things done around the house. I received both packages due this week and have one last package due on Thursday.

I hope everyone everywhere is enjoying their day, and as Lloyd used to say, just as you like it.

Amy · April 10, 2024, 12:17:46 PM

So far the day has been amazing!! First the loons are back and now the swallows are here!! On the way into town we saw a fox off in the ditch ,then a pileated woodpecker flew in front of us. Then on the way home I had to brake hard for another fox but she was out on the highway! I would say Spring is here!

Jenny, my Dad's birthday was on the 6th and he would have been 110!! Yes, I miss him also.

Patricia, I see "nagging " things here also and they can just keep on nagging. I did get the limbs cut and bagged ready to go to the dump on Fri. I also looked into an electric chainsaw..that would sure make things much easier!

RAMMEL · April 10, 2024, 12:22:34 PM

Amy --- Take a look at
https://www.amazon.com/mini-chainsaw/s?k=mini+chainsaw
I think fairly new to the market.

Amy · April 10, 2024, 01:43:02 PM

Rick, thank you for the information. I will check on it and read the reviews. I just know that the swede saw and I didn't get along all that well and I think electric would be the way to go.

Patricia, I cleaned out the birdhouses getting ready for this years crop. House sparrows like to plug up nests that are close to where they will nest so no other bird is close by.

Talked with neighbour and he saw the fox go with a rabbit in its mouth......must have some kits to feed,

JaneS · April 10, 2024, 08:34:06 PM

Time to think about the haystack! Today when Cooper and I were out walking, I heard so much chirping and peeping that I felt like we were surrounded by birdies! It sure does sound like Spring and Summer! The temps were up into the 70s most of the day today! I loved it!

Tomorrow the plumber is coming to put in a new sitting spot in my one bathroom. He seems to think that if all the clog you have is in one place, that's the whole problem. And the only clog I have is in one very popular spot in the bathroom! So.....!

I guess I better get stuff straightened up and see what's in the haystack! I wish you all a pleasant night's sleep and a good tomorrow! Please stop by and share your day with us! We love the company!

RAMMEL · April 10, 2024, 08:40:22 PM

Jane - Hate to say this, but think Cooper hair.

Amy · April 10, 2024, 08:42:35 PM

I am also heading to the haystack,it has been a busy day here.When we were just out for the last time the frogs were singing! Night..

Amy · April 11, 2024, 07:55:15 AM

Good morning..

Go to bed listening to a chorus of frogs and wake up to robins singing for rain!! Just the odd rain drop now but we are to get 3-4 days of rain. April shower bring on May flowers.

Try to catch up on what got left behind in cleaning...does one ever catch up??
That about sums it up for me unless something else pops up.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · April 11, 2024, 10:07:06 AM

Well, I was up and attem ealry. Met Cooper, took him for his first walk, fed him and the plumber pulled in the driveway. He took the old Potty out and unboxed the new one to install and it had a big chip in it. So he reloaded it and took off to get another one. When he came back, he said they didn't have a replacement until tomorrow. So he cleaned up, covered the hole and loaded up the old one and took off. The bathtub/shower is usable but thank goodness, there's a second bathroom in this house.

RICK, Cooper isn't a bad shedder. I don't even get hairy when I sit with him and he cuddles. And there's NEVER hair in the bed. Must be the kind of doggie he is! I like that!

And that's the start of MY day. I hope you all have a better start! Now I'm going to go make some ham salad with the leftover ham. That should cheer me up. You all enjoy the rest of your day! And come by and share it with us.

phyllis · April 11, 2024, 12:04:18 PM

Really dark and gloomy here this morning and we are supposed to have severe storms starting about noon. David just cleaned out the drain tracks on the car so it wouldn't leak inside and we would have to get the shop vac out and take out a portable fan to dry it out. Having to leave the car parked outside can bring some problems because of all our trees and Spring pollen.

Amy, years ago when we had a LOT of cleanup of fallen trees from a hurricane we bought an electric chain saw for me. Tom used the gas powered saw on bigger limbs and trees and I used the elec. saw on smaller limbs. He called me "Chain Saw Granny" It worked out very well and the elec. saw was lightweight enough for me to handle easily. And, we didn't have to pay the gouging prices that tree companies were demanding.

I ordered a lot of ground chuck and BIG chicken breasts on special yesterday so I'll be busy today wrapping and sealing portion sizes to put in the freezer. Hope this coming storm doesn't knock out our power. There is enough meat to keep us supplied for several weeks.

Take care, All.

patricia19 · April 11, 2024, 01:41:39 PM

Good morning. I was planning to go downtown today but decided not to as we're having serious winds with 35-40mph wind gusts. And we're expecting snow overnight. At least my package due Friday is coming today, so perhaps I can go tomorrow. It seems as if the world, as a whole, is having terrible weather.

Amy, the only sounds we hear outside now are raven calls. I thought you lived just outside of town, but perhaps further out? I remember my brother-in-law packing up his garbage in old cardboard mail boxes that he would set in the back of his truck while doing errands. He got such a kick when he would return and his garbage was gone. He was always doing stuff like that.

Jane, you are having a time of it! Hope your repairman can get a new one set up tomorrow!

Phyllis, that's what I usually do the first part of the month, and then I end up making large meals and portioning those out even further.

Amy · April 11, 2024, 03:48:00 PM

We didn't get the amount of rain predicted but did get some. There is rain Fri and Sat....that will help green up the grass and bring out the bugs

Phyliss, I sold my P38 a few years back and I think it would be too heavy now anyway. I liked the look of the ones Rick posted but here they are a lot more money. I mentioned to Kyle and I can use the reciprosaw....I will have it plugged ito an outlet but we shall see how it is. If not then I am off to get a 6 -10" electric saw.

Patricia, with porch bandits about in the city and areas some folks are putting out the dirty cat litter for them to steal!! Never knew cat litter was in high demand

Jane, you will be happy to get your new throne installed! Nice having two bathrooms in the house!

JaneS · April 11, 2024, 08:56:39 PM

Good Night Everyfriend! I'm ready to drop and I have to be up early again tomorrow. I hope you all sleep well and wake refreshed!

Denver · April 11, 2024, 09:57:19 PM

We enjoyed a beautiful day here so we cleaned up our patio. Uncovered the furniture to see if any squirrels chewed on our cushions‼️ Thankfully, they did not. We still have storms with snow in the future so can't really plan on doing much more.

My goodness AMY, it certainly does appear spring has arrived with all the animals and birds out and about. We are seeing more birds also, and a neighbor even mentioned seeing a hummer. I am not sure about that....

Dr. Dave dropped off the grand dogs for the night. Granddaughter has a dance competition at 7:25 AM so they must spend the night at the dance location. They will be there all weekend. One grandson will be home after we pick him up from school tomorrow afternoon and then the doggies can go home.

JANE, so happy for you getting to go to OK to visit your family. I am so happy for you. Hope the new seat in the bathroom being installed will take care of your issues. We need a new one also but hope to redo our whole bathroom area.

PATRICIA, you are right that the weather seems crazy all over the world. Terrible winds and tornados. Good thing you can delay going out when the winds are that high.

PHYLLIS, I had to smile as I thought about you being "Chain Saw Granny"‼️

RAMMEL, that is a nice chain saw you shared from Amazon. We have thought about getting one like this with a longer pole to trim some dead branches on some pine trees in our view.

Hope EVERYFRIEND has a good night of rest.

RAMMEL · April 11, 2024, 10:18:57 PM

I think the little battery powered chain saw would be great for pruning. I have a plug in chain saw on a pole that is good for things you can't reach. Chain saws can be dangerous, so be careful. We want everyone to come back here --- in one piece.

JaneS · April 12, 2024, 06:52:07 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm kind of in a hurry. Cooper will be arriving soon but I wanted to put in my agreement with RICK. Please do come back here --- "in one piece"!

About the time I finish my morning duties (or maybe it's pleasures) with Cooper, the plumber will probably be arriving! So here goes the morning!

It's always nice to hear from our Denver buddy. You do have a great relationship with your family and it's always nice for us to share that with you!

AMY, our weather has turned to "April Showers". It's supposed to rain most of the day today but just off and on. However, when it does come down it's going to COME DOWN! And darn it! I won't be here for the "May Flowers"! Maybe Frankie will take pictures!

Enjoy the rest of your day! And share it with us! We miss you if you don't!

Amy · April 12, 2024, 07:07:25 AM

Good morning...

Light drizzle out there this morning. Take the outside rakings/cutting to the dump this morning. I can see a ban coming of no leaves/wood if we get into a dry season.
Domestic duties will be calling and I need to cook up more liver and hearts...oh yummy!

Jenny, glad the squirrels didn't chew anything. Birds are not very noisy this morning, must be the dull day.

Jane, hope all goes well today with the instalation.

Rick, when the weather is nicer I will go out and try the reciprosaw, if I do feel uncomfortable with it then one of those cute saws will have a new home.

Better get some work done.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Denver · April 12, 2024, 10:50:55 AM

Good morning.

JANE, we are enjoying granddoggie time here this morning too‼️

I have PT this morning so I best get ready.

Enjoy you Friday, EVERYFRIEND ‼️

patricia19 · April 12, 2024, 01:32:41 PM

Good morning, 34 degrees and it's raining snow or sleet, whichever term is more accurate, in any case, you can barely see through it like a white fog.

Yesterday, we had 35-45mph wind gusts.

Hopefully, everyone is having a better day.

JaneS · April 12, 2024, 01:42:50 PM

My new potty is in, clean and tested! It's faster than the old one!

That's a weird subject to be discussing and I'm sorry. Just ignore me!

PATRICIA, you sure did have problems with that package! I hope it arrives today! I can't imagine them doing all that info on it! Amazing!

AMY, have a great day. Get lots done! Your doggies will love you!

Gotta get back a put stuff back where it belongs! Enjoy your day Everyfriend!

patricia19 · April 12, 2024, 04:26:43 PM

Would you do this?

Click on link

https://youtu.be/2n7S6oNexjk

Amy · April 12, 2024, 07:49:00 PM

[/co Patricia,I would love to do that!lor]

patricia19 · April 12, 2024, 09:35:06 PM

Here's another, a wild bird imitates a police siren well enough to fool cops.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IIwg3DrRIVw?feature=share

Amy · April 13, 2024, 06:40:47 AM

Good morning..

Hokey teddy bear it is snowing!! Hope it is just for a few minutes and then stops!
Laundry day.. I need to chase dust kangaroos then ?? Each day is different now.

Son is/was in Michigan and phoned to say a road to the west of us is washed out!! Beavers were at it again so this is one for beaver and 0 for mankind.
Jane , nice that the work is done!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Amy · April 13, 2024, 06:58:10 AM

Patricia, can you imagine a flock of the birds doing that??

JaneS · April 13, 2024, 10:09:01 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! The temp says it 48 degrees out there but the wind is blowing hard enough to sweep away a little kid or an old lady! I did get my walk in this morning. No Cooper this weekend to make me go for a walk so I made myself go!

I also have a batch of "Jim's Egg Thingys" in the oven! The have about 8 minutes to go so I'm taking advantage of the time.

AMY, please keep the snow on your side of the border! I do NOT want any more winter here!

PATRICIA, that bird did sound like a police siren! That could get frustrating to the police people!

OOPS! There goes my beeper! You all have a good day! Come by and share it with us! Me miss you when you stay away!

RAMMEL · April 13, 2024, 12:02:41 PM

"Hokey teddy bear" - Never heard that one before. So I popped it into my search engine and it came up with something interesting (but not "Hokey teddy bear"). --- "The teddy bear toss is a popular Christmas season promotion most common at junior ice hockey and minor league hockey games. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears or other stuffed toys to the game, and to throw them onto the ice when the home team scores its first goal. The toys are gathered to be donated as presents to hospitals and charities. In many cases, the players themselves personally donate some of the bears to children at area hospitals."
Sounds better than a "Hat Trick".

patricia19 · April 13, 2024, 02:09:41 PM

good late morn from the Interior, where we're back to sunny skies and lessening piles of dirty snow.

I was up late with a phone call, so slept in this morning.

I imagine that could get interesting if enough of those birds learn that same song.

I'd hate to be the one in that cage when those four lions were trying to get in from the outside. Not my thrill, Amy, I'd definitely need extra duty diapers...

You're back to being busy, I see. I used to be that way when I was still employed, and between work, home and family, I rarely sat down, but not so much anymore.

Rick the hockey teams do that here, but I haven't been to a game in a long time so haven't personally seen it, only seen news footage.

Jane, Jim's egg thingys sound good to me. I'll have to find where I stashed that recipe or look it up again on the recipe forum.

Amy · April 13, 2024, 05:23:41 PM

Another day is disappearing...it moves faster than I do!!
I did get some work done and even a bit of sewing, made Babe another lift belt and now she has 3. Snow didn't last (thank goodness) If the rhubarb gets snowed on any more it just may refuse to poke its head up again!

Rick, one never know what one will hear! That was also a new one on me and I kinda liked it. I do like the fact that the audiance will throw teddy bears at hockey games. Lots of children will enjoy getting one. Years ago and I do mean years.I was given a teddy bear and that bear was bigger than I was ( he was 4'tall)..loved that bear to pieces and of course over time that is what happened to bear, he fell to pieces.

Patricia,my love for animals would take away the fright.I would love to watch the antic up close.

Jane, hope I didn't share the snow. Now it is cold and windy!! I was out in it for a while with Babe and now I am cold and whiny ) Cold goes right through you!

Tomereader1 · April 13, 2024, 06:18:35 PM

Didn't they used to throw small octopi on the ice? Guess is was considered in poor taste, and opposed to animal rights.

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