Soda Shoppe December 1 , 2023

Amy · December 10, 2023, 06:18:57 AM

Good morning..

Rain over night, haven't looked out to see if any snow left.

Meeting up with friends first thing this morning, then home to do more baking.

Jane, not only does the cold go right through you but we also have lazy winds that do the same. They are winds that would rather go through you than around you!!!

Better get the day started..

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

Amy · December 10, 2023, 06:30:16 AM

Just looked and the rain didn't take away all the snow but walkway is now clear of snow .

JaneS · December 10, 2023, 08:01:56 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! The rain has spread this far! It's supposed to rain most of the day. Cooper and I just took a morning walk and when he accomplished his business, he headed for home! It's coming down pretty good and it's looks like it's been at it for a while. Weather report says it's going to be around most of the day. Thank goodness it's not "white" rain!

I'll be off to the showers in a few minutes to get myself ready for church. When I come home from there, I'll be getting boxes ready to send to Oklahoma and Texas. When that job is finished, I can concentrate on the "locals".

I hope all's well with all of you and I wish you a happy and productive day. Do what you like best....if you have time!

RAMMEL · December 10, 2023, 09:33:48 AM

Jane - That rain is east of you also. Supposed to rain till tomorrow morning. TG it's not white rain.

MarsGal · December 10, 2023, 11:33:17 AM

Almost noontime here. The day comes with rain and fog.

Heads up everyone. I just checked my email and discovered an email supposedly from the IRS, headed Refund Schedule and wanting me to fill out some form. Not hardly. I did not open or download anything. It is in my spam folder waiting to forward to IRS, assuming they have a spam alert address.

RAMMEL · December 10, 2023, 12:33:28 PM

Well done.

patricia19 · December 10, 2023, 01:14:24 PM

Good morning, it's warmer at minus nineteen, we never did get below minus twenty-five or worse, and we're expecting more of that "white rain" this evening.

Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 2:15AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

A strong frontal boundary is expected to bring snowy conditions for most of the Interior Monday morning into Tuesday. The first shot of snow on Monday will bring snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches, mostly north and west of Fairbanks. Gusty northeast winds of 25 to 40 mph along with snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility over higher terrain north of Fairbanks and along the Elliott, Steese and Dalton highways. The second shot of snow brings a better chance of accumulating snow for Fairbanks on Tuesday. Snow chances could linger into Wednesday for much of the Interior. There is still some uncertainity on amounts and timing of the snow Tuesday into Wednesday. Also, temperatures will moderate above zero for much of the area for the first half of the week.

Joanne, most of my spam lately has been packages not being able to be delivered. I'm not getting my packages from all the expensive places I never shop at. Oh no....what to do.

JaneS · December 10, 2023, 08:27:55 PM

My spam has been bills that I need to pay...just an amount and "click here to connect with the company and pay this past due bill". And all of them are more than I would have spent in one place. I hit "delete"!!!

I have one of my packages ready to mail and I told Cathy I wouldn't be ready tomorrow. She said she won't either because she's still waiting for an order to come. So we're going to hit WM and finish my shopping and maybe mail my one package. And we're going to swing by the bank and do some business and then I hope I can finish the packages! I don't want the kids in OK to miss theirs.

Frankie goes back to work tomorrow so I'll have Cooper regularly from now on! I'll be getting my footsteps in taking him out. And if the weather isn't wet, he'll take longer walks. We did two today but as soon as he was finished, he RAN for home. He doesn't like rain-walking any more than I do!

I put some peanut butter cups, coconut cups, peanut clusters and chocolate pretzels in the snack box. Help yourself! I'm just about ready to hit the hay! Today was a busy day and I'm tired and ready to sleep! I have to get something out of the freezer that I can do in the crock pot tomorrow to have for upcoming meals.

PATRICIA, please keep the snow where you are, or outside of your town will be fine!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make it your own day in every way!

RAMMEL · December 10, 2023, 10:44:01 PM

Nibble, nibble, nibble.

Amy · December 11, 2023, 06:05:09 AM

Good morning...

Possibility of snow today, maybe it will find another place to lay down on.
Busy day ahead,Jyle needs blood work done, garbage needs taking away and Later today if connections are made a quilt delivery made.

We also get spam and into the garbage they go and I block senders.Must admit I now have fun with those that phone saying my computer is being attacked but they can help me!! They ask just click on the key that looks like a flag.........huh.....I have a flag on my computer??? Just click on the key beside the Ctrl button and then click..I will then ask if it is snowing ther...when they say no I tell them well don't give me a snow job and go get an honest job, one that your Mom would be proud of and not scamming people...CLICK... Guess they didn't like my suggestion.

Jane, thank you for the goodies!!

Rick, any snow your way?

Patricia, please,no snow on Tue we have some travelling to do.

Better get the day started,

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

RAMMEL · December 11, 2023, 09:16:43 AM

"Rick, any snow your way?".
Not yet, but lots of rain. If that were snow I would still be busy cleaning it up.

patricia19 · December 11, 2023, 01:32:33 PM

Good morning, we've jumped overnight from minus 23 to plus 16 at 9:13 AM. No snow so far, but the clouds have moved in, so it's coming.

Nothing new here, I called maintenance with my list of woes and he, the one answering, didn't sound worried. I mentioned the structural inspection on the 13th. And he only said they'd do a fast in and out, not sounding too concerned.

If any of you are knowledgeable about sounds traveling during warm and cold weather, I have a question. I know that the arc of the sun and moon change during the seasons, but I noticed sound does as well. An example is the trains traveling through. The whistles as they pass crossings are louder and sound closer in the winter, and the sound seems to reverberate longer. Does this make sense?

Here is what the usual weather alert tells us about the coming winds and warm up;

Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 5:14AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

A strong frontal boundary is bringing snow and blowing snow over the northern Interior today. Gusty northeast winds of 25 to 40 mph will reduce visibility over higher terrain north of Fairbanks and along the Elliott, Steese and Dalton highways. The second shot of snow brings a better chance of accumulating snow for Fairbanks on Tuesday. Snow will develop around Fairbanks late Monday night and continue into Tuesday. 3 to 5 inches expected around the Fairbanks area, and 6 to 10 inches over the Eastern and Northern Interior and down the Parks Highway near Denali. Snow likely to linger into into Wednesday over the Interior. Also temperatures will moderate above zero for much of the area for the first half of the week.

patricia19 · December 11, 2023, 01:43:07 PM

Edit: This morning's spam included one package failed and six in danger of failing delivery if I don't call ASAP!

It must be the newest item to come through the spam shops.

Amy · December 11, 2023, 01:45:57 PM

Patricia, I would think that air temp,and humidity would have some bearing on it.

Quilt delivered ,others things that needed done are done,vehicle washed ,supper almost planned and now time to play in the sewing room.

JaneS · December 11, 2023, 06:30:31 PM

Well, I didn't get my packages all wrapped and packed for sending but I pretty much finished my shopping! Tomorrow, I have to force myself to get the packages ready for the road and hopefully, Cathy will take me and/or them to the UPS and they'll be on the road! Then I can relax and get the rest of them going.

Another complication kicked up its ugly head today. The eye Dr. has been trying to get a special service to accept insurance for a treatment. Today, they approved it. It's complicated, hard to manage alone, and keeps one in the house all day. I think Cooper's walks can be squeezed in but not much else. I don't know why they couldn't have approved it at the end of Oct. when he first tried for it! This is not a good time and it's not a short treatment. I don't want to give it up because I want to see the world through my own eyes and this is supposed to be a good treatment! What to do? What to do? What a day!!!

I'll think about that tomorrow! She has to call back! And once my packages are on the road, maybe I'll
"see" things differently!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way!

Amy · December 12, 2023, 06:08:34 AM

Good morning.

We are off and running (driving) this morning back to the dealer to get a repair on this new to us vehicle. Hope we have enough time left in the day to do last min shopping.

Jane, take care of what you have, as you only have two eyes. This may throw a wrench in what you are doing now but in the end well worth it .

No new snow and I hope it holds off till we get back home. Neighbour is looking (spoiling) after the furkids for us.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MarsGal · December 12, 2023, 07:07:07 AM

Patricia, I think Amy is on to something about your sound question. Basically the speed of sound depends on air density which is affected by temperature. I believe there are a few modifying variables like humidity and altitude.

JaneS · December 12, 2023, 07:13:50 AM

Good Morning! My morning got off and running very early today. I fell asleep early and I woke up early so instead of goofing off, I got started on the packages to mail. Three out of four are ready to go and the stuff is sitting in the fourth box but it has to be neatly checked and packed with paper, taped and labeled. I think that might happen after Cooper takes me for a walk.

AMY, it crossed my mind that there isn't much of the world I'm going to be seeing in the rest of my life and then my granddaughter sent me pictures on my phone of my 3 great grandkids and I love how they change from picture to picture so I've decided that whatever it takes I'm going to do the eye thing!

Right now, Cooper is telling me he's ready to walk but I won't go until it's (kindof) light out there. I need to see where were are and what I'm doing!

I hope you all have a pleasant (or productive) day! Keep on keeping on! I love it when I come back later and a whole bunch of people have stopped by for visit!

Cottoncandy · December 12, 2023, 03:00:12 PM

[size=5Hi...I was in the discussion about where to buy Amy's lentil/soup...I did not find it in the stores..so might order from Amazon...Is this soup ina can or pkg. thx[/size]

patricia19 · December 12, 2023, 04:13:26 PM

It's a canned soup in the organic section. Try Safeway, Kroger...it should be in your area. Amazon may have it.

patricia19 · December 12, 2023, 04:25:09 PM

I was offline since yesterday even though my cell connected. I'm just off from talking to my internet maintenance and need a new modem.

JaneS · December 12, 2023, 07:22:00 PM

Hello Everyfriend! I mailed all my packages today and then I came home and relaxed for about 5 minutes before I got busy again. I have all the rest of the family and friends bags out on the bed in the spare room and they are all started but only one is filled and I'm not a hundred percent sure that I'll even see that one. Her mother said she was coming up and my other daughter (her aunt who lives here) said today that she heard she's not coming because of car problems. So I guess we'll see. She's old enough to appreciate a Christmas present whenever she gets it!

Frankie had an appointment after work and it was in the opposite direction from here. When she was finished, she decided that she was worn out and asked if Cooper could spend the night. So I have a bedfellow tonight!

I'm waiting on the arrival of two presents that are being shipped and one of them probably won't be here until Christmas Eve Day. I wonder if even Amazon will deliver on Christmas Eve Day. It's a Sunday! Maybe my son will get a printout in his bag, too! And I ordered a gift certificate for his wife and that hasn't arrived. They might be getting an empty bag full of notes! And now I can't find the ITunes card I bought for their daughter. I have one more place to look! OOPS! I just remembered! The card a guy told me to get wasn't actually an ITunes card and the checkout girl told me they only have those back in Electronics. I didn't have a chance to go back there that day so I guess I'll have to make another trip to WM!

I better get back and finish up what I can today so I can hit the haystack early. It feels like I've been up and busy a L O N G time today! I'm ready to lay my head on the pillow...if there is one in the haystack! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep, a happy and productive tomorrow and all kinds of happiness!

RAMMEL · December 12, 2023, 09:01:38 PM

Cottoncandy - Amazon DOES have Amy's soup. I've ordered Lentil and Lentil/Vegetable from them.

patricia19 · December 12, 2023, 11:00:57 PM

Thanks for all the help re sound waves. I've noticed that besides coming closer to earth's curve that the sun and the moon's arc changes even further, moving more to the north. That's an arctic view I suppose, not seen or noticed further south.

Besides being off the Internet, maintenance notified me that the requested repairs would not be done due to snow removal. I didn't see that much snow on the north side, but then I never walked over to the library for a southern view.

In any case, tomorrow is the structural inspection and when I reminded maintenance, they said no problem, it's strictly an in and out. I can't even get that from maintenance!

RAMMEL · December 12, 2023, 11:59:02 PM

Goodnight to anyone who may pass.

JaneS · December 13, 2023, 06:15:18 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! We're upandattem early today! When I finish my breakfast (and Cooper stops begging) we'll make a quick trip to the yard and then the day will begin! Make yours a happy one!

MarsGal · December 13, 2023, 07:24:24 AM

My car is going back up to the garage in about an hour to get the rear brakes done. It will be a coldish walk back since it is only about 33^oF now.

Other than that, I have nothing specific planned for the day.

Amy · December 13, 2023, 07:57:43 AM

Good morning..

Lightly snowing at the moment, nothing to deal with righ now but dance music may start later on.

We have to go back to the dealer when the parts come in for the vehicle. We stopped at Krown Rust to make a date to get it undercoated and he said how about now!! So while they undercoated the vehicle I got to play with his Belgian Malinois. He has two with him and the one is just like our Jesse, he can't hold his licker either.

Received a card from folks we worked for only to find out he passed in 2022, that was a shock! Then a phone call to say our nephew had not one but two strokes! He is coming along but to do nothing for a month is really going to be taxing as he is a farmer.

MG ,bundle up for that walk home.

Jane, I am up but I think my attem sneaked back to bed........maybe I should go join it?

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · December 13, 2023, 01:58:24 PM

Good morning, plus 4 and cloudy, still snowing with wind but no real accumulation, we've had 0.02, it's more sleet than snow. Supposedly two to five inches today,
however, all this promised snow must be out of town, in the hills, ridges or highways.

No sign of structural inspecting, maintenance personnel or anyone wandering the hallways at 9:42 a.m.

My day will be spent playing on the computer and downloading more tubes and graphics. It's nice to wake up and turn it on to type in a destination and go. Monday night and Tuesday was spent first trying all my known things to do and then calling only to find my internet provider was bogged down.

Their "cheery" automation asked for my number and sent me a text link to their computer support assistance tech, who was able to pinpoint and solve my issue.

Callie, I must have dreamed of you last night. I woke up thinking of you doing your tour, but couldn't remember whether it was historical or not. I have no idea why, unless my brain was housekeeping.

Here's hoping Joanne gets her car back, Jane and Cooper have a good walk, and Amy avoids having to do any dances.

For Rick and anyone else checking in, I hope a good day for you too!

JaneS · December 13, 2023, 04:06:58 PM

Nice to peek in a see some visitors! It sounds like life goes on....some good, some not so good!

Frankie just picked up Cooper and I'm taking a short break and I like to see friends on my breaks!

AMY, did you follow your "attem" back to bed or did you hold up?

PATRICIA, good for you, back to computer use! I'm wondering if they ever did the inspection?

I signed up for the special stuff to my eyes. It's going to take a lot of extra time and I sure hope it does some good! Now I better get back to work. I still have a couple things to accomplish before I fall apart for the day! Keep on keeping on! It's the best thing to do!

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