Hello Everyfriend!  I had my third COVID update shot today and so far, no ill effects.  I'm very tired but I think that's more because I stayed up late last night working on packages for the mail and and got up early today to finish them.  Then I did a lot of walking around looking for things I still need. 

When I came home from shopping, Cooper and I had another walk and I did a bit more of my gathering of gifts.  I can hardly keep my eyes open.  I guess it's a good thing I learned touch typing in high school and can still do it!  If I make any mistakes, please forgive me

Now see, CALLIE, there's two paragraphics and nothing from the kitchen.  Okay now, here goes the kitchen.

I made another "What is it" casserole using things in the fridge that needed to be used and boy did it ever turn out good.  It has some left over potato thingys that I bought frozen and some hot sausages both ground up in the food processor.  Then I added a jar of my squash soup and some grated cheese and a few seasonings and topped it with bread crumbs and baked it for about 20 minutes.  I might have forgotten something that I put in but if I did, it was good!

Now I'm going to head for the haystack early and get up early (hopefully without a reaction to the shot)  and work on packing the rest of the candy for the people I'm going to see during the Christmas season!  That's my plan for tomorrow.  That and wrapping presents!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

Good Night and sweet dreams everyone. RAMMEL thanks for the tip, But I am so luckie to have a great grand deaughter living next to us In the other Half of this dobble duplex. I went over to get her dad to come help me, but he was in the shower, but my grand deaughter came over and done a coupple of clicke. and quicker than the blink of the eye she had it working good as new.Hope to see you all tomorow. In good health and spirets.

Lloyd

 JaneS you are a little older than I and most lilely a lot smarter than I but all thise mask's do as far as I can see Is keep your owen breath good or bad in you. i onley use the Mask's where I am requaired to. I see more peoplie In our wallmart with out them , than have them on. I can hug you If I get close to you, But would have to take it off to get a kiss or give one on the cheek. jus keep in tune to cover your cough and hope others do the same, and if I get close enough to you I would be glad to exchang hugs and kisses on the cheek's. other's that do not cover ther coughs jerms are spread on you and others, just go to restrooms and was hands and face often when out in publick,

Lloyd

Good morning...

So far a snowless day we do have about 3-4 inches ion the ground but they are calling for more  on Fri. Will try to get all our scurring about done before hand.

Going to the grocery stroe is not fun..produce has sky rocketed , romaine lettuce is 8.99 for a 3 pack instead of 3.99.....cauliflower is 6.99!!
No sign of a let up yet.

Will do a bit more baking today and that is it.

Jane, I like refriderator scrambles...my Dad was a great one to do that. Empty the fridge of leftovers and fill the tummy!

Callie, I need to make your sliders ,they are handy to have on hand.

Patricia, how are things your way?

Better get a move on.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

from



Lloyd was sleep walking again.


Today at 11:09:36 AM
Good Morning the sun is out verry bright. today on this wed.the 14th of dec. well my gand deaughter got my soun working just fine.I had another almost sleepless night. so I slept in late when I did get to sleep.Life is not fun anymore. Have a good day everyone.

Lloyd

It has been an interesting morning..no baking done but I am changing Kyles name to Humpty Dumpty.,,he had another fall. Got him bandaged up , made him laid down after an hour.

Well, Good Morning/Afternoon!  I was in here really early this morning and I read and then typed my post and when I went to post it, the computer told me I wasn't hooked up to the internet.  I have no idea how I get here in the first place but Cathy was here and she fixed me up and here I am again.  I sure hope it stays this time.

I have all the candy wrapped except for a few odds and ends that will probably end up in my candy jar.  I have to have some for myself, now don't I!  I made about half what I usually make so people are getting a bit less this year! 

I have the bags all set out on the bed in the spare room and stuff piling up beside them.  I think I might make it to Christmas.  One of my regular fruit cake people is now living in assisted living and doesn't travel so I called his daughter this morning and told her I was taking the fruit cakes in on Sunday and maybe she'd want to grab one for her father.  She said she has to work on Sunday but that she was going out in about 15 minutes and she'd be glad to stop by and pick it up for her father.  She did and he'll be delighted!

AMY, my dad used to do those dishes from ght fridge and I forget what he called them.  I'll think about it and maybe remember by the next time I come by!

Now I better get "an egg in my boot and beat it" or I won't get done with what needs to be done today.  Here goes my shot at posting....again!  Have a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.

P.S. Tried to post and saw your post about KYLE, AMY. I hope he heals quickly.  It sounds like he might have hit his head?

Jane , he did hit his head , popping both hearing aids out!!! I told him any ladder work that needs to be done I will do it.
One year while camping we had the refidgerator scramble and Aunt Kess looked at it and turned her nose up. Dad gave her some try....and she came back for seconds!!

Good morning; I'm getting a late start here as my morning local meet and greet ran long. There were also one or two other bumps along that road, but I'm here, and better late than never!

Amy, I am so sorry to hear of Kyle's fall. I hope it's not a dip in blood pressure issue. Falls are dangerous. I hope he listens to you!

Jane, all my meals are refrigerator scambles as I have trouble sticking to recipes as printed. I have a what-if mindset when it comes to recipes.

I received two presents via UPS this morning, one large and one small, and I'm having difficulty not opening them right away. Farrah was very interested in the larger package, hmmm. I emailed my thanks and to let them both know they were received.

 I mentioned, only half joking about wanting to open them now, and one quickly told me that she had a long ruler and an incredible reach!      So, I guess into the closet they'll go...

I'm ready for the haystack!  In fact, I think the haystack came and got me because I don't remember the second Mannix at all and Perry Mason was on when my eyes popped open. 

I think I'll be ready for Christmas when it comes.  I have two family bags packed and ready to go and 5 more to do.  I'm planning on being snowed in tomorrow so I should get the rest done tomorrow.

PATRICIA, when I was growing up, we always got a box from my Uncle, Aunt and Cousin who lived in Illinois.  Every package in the box was heavily marked by my aunt "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS"!  My sister and I were as curious as could be and on the Sunday after the package arrived, my Mother and my Grandmother would let us open ours after we solemnly promised that we would NEVER tell Cousin Barbara or Aunt Thelma we did it! 

AMY, climbing ladders isn't such a good idea for any of us as we get older.  If I have to change the light bulb in the hall, I pray that daughter Cathy won't come in the door because I have orders from her to stay off the step ladder!  But if I don't change it, my hall is as dark as a dungeon!

Now I'm off to the haystack!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and happy tomorrow!

Sweet dreams and God Bless, my eyes are at half mast and brain already snoring.... We did get a lot taken care of today. My daughter plans to go home on Sat for a week of rest!!!

Patricia, glad you are back online & doing okay. My computer had 2 updates today & gave me a hard time trying to take over so turned it off & back on & dared it to try to bully again.

Amy, so sorry about Kyle's fall. He is not going to get a lecture from me 'cause I'm also guilty of being on ladders often. My next life I am going to put in for extenders to my feet.

Jane, you are one of the most ambitious people I know. Between you & Amy doing all that baking I feel so guilty my house hasn't had a bread or cooking baking odor for YEARS. I need to think about that. On my list!

Lloyd, wish you could find something to do to make you happy. Can you think of some way to do something special for that granddaughter that does so much for you?  Today I cooked a chuck roast for my youngest son. He loves it when I cook for him, he takes it home to use for his lunches, he got to visit with his sister, too. Tomorrow I am fixing another chuck roast with potatoes & green beans with onions & having the other son & his wife over while big sis is here. He can eat a whole skillet full of green beans by himself. I cut up an onion & saute in a big chunk of butter & then drain half the water off a couple cans of french style green beans to dump into the onions & cook down until liquid all gone & they are yummy. Of course that calls for cranberry sauce or jello or something. We all eat enough salads I don't mess with them with this meal! Anyway, makes ME happy to make them happy.  When I was little and WWII started I thought it was MY JOB to make everyone smile, guess that's been my goal all my life. Does keep life fun.....

And now I have to get to bed, long day & this old gal is tired. Love y'all. Shirley

I'm up and attem this morning and it's already sleeting out there!  Frankie is on a "should I call of or should I try it" basis.  I really hope she decides to call off!  She's not especially blind to bad weather!

SHIRLEY, I'm going to try my beans your way the next time.  They sound delicious.  But I won't have french style beans because I'll be using my canned ones 

I have find that egg and "put it in my boot and beat it".  There's lots to do today!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good morning..
Today we are heading into town to pick up meds and  milk and eggs. We are to get up to 12 inches of snow starting this afternoon, unless they have changed their mind. (I hope)

Jane, he has been told ,call me if you need something up hogh.....we will see how far that goes....men are tad stubborn.Or should we say pride goes before a fall.

 Shirley,Kyle is no worse for wear other than the elbows,ribs and bump on his head.This is the second time he has had this happen,cement floor is unforgiving.

Will just continue on with my day ,lots to do  that didn't get done but some will today.

Better get a shimmy in my shake since Jane has the egg in her boot.

Enjoy your day and please stay safe.

AMY, I just had a text from Daughter Cindy.  She says David is stranded in this area because of the weather.  She says she told him to get on over to my house and I'd feed him!

Jane , David called earlier and told me to tell you not to go out!! Said it was slippery!  Just called him now and he is on the move, mind you it is slow going but so far so good. I know you would feed him and he would be in good hands.

We have been out to get sand and stock up on milk. we have fuel  for the generator and snowblower if needed.

A miracle happened at this house!!! Kyle came in and asked me to go up the ladder for him......I am still in awe that a man listened.

Gum drop cakes in the oven and now to whip up a square,,

Quote from: Amy on December 15, 2022, 12:16:16 PMI am still in awe that a man listened.

Men always listen. They just don't react as wished ..... 

Rick, I am still in shock but thankful...and yes I do know men have selective hearing also. this was his second trip (bruises and cuts ) as souvenirs. We do like to keep you men folks around ya know!!!

Sunday is my youngest granddaughter's 16th birthday!  My son and DIL took her to San Francisco to celebrate!  Isn't she the lucky one!!

We're having the messiest weather of the year so far.  Sleet and snow!  I'm ready for SPRING!

I wonder how close David actually was?

Yay, Kyle proved that he has ears and a brain and they both work!

Jane, I will ask him when he sets up for the night..last I talked with him he was in NY state. Amen for both working..for now. He is sore today and I didn't see any bruising but it could have went in.

Some folks to the south have rotten weather and no power..we are all set here. Just hope we get the snow and no freezing rain. You stay safe.

NY State --- Cold, rainy, dark. nasty out. But NOT snowing at this time. --- Well, that is in the NYC area. More than likely Upstate and inland it is snowing. I have had a light on all day because it is so dark.

My plan for this evening was to sit in front of the TV and watch Mannix and knit.  Well, I can still sit in front of the TV and knit but Mannix is snowed in and can't make it to my TV set!

Thank you Rick, I just talked with David, he said it was raining ,sleet and then snow where he came through. He is now in Ontario and is ready to park up and get his supper.

Jane, I am more than ready to sit and watch tv........not sure what is on but work is done for the day.  Resting up for the dance in the morning..

AMY, I saw a picture on facebook of where David was and he was on Rte 15 which passes within walking distance of my house.  If I stood on my roof I could probably have waved at him.  It was just off Rte. 15 where we met a couple of times.  In fact, that's where I met up with Lloyd and Nancy when they were traveling!  And he's right about the roads but they sure do get them cleaned off in a hurry!

I'm on my way to bed and tomorrow, Frankie and Cooper will be on the way to her mother's house and then Courtney's graduation on Saturday!  I have directions for watching it on line and I'm looking forward to doing that!  I got a copy of the program and a way into the auditorium!  I sure hope I'm smart enough to get there and that there are no "bugs" in my computer!

I'm off to bed now.  I got all the Christmas presents wrapped today and the stuff all cleaned up!  My packages will arrive in OK tomorrow.  I bet the kids will be excited!

I wish Kyle well and I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us every one!

Good Morning to me and anyone else who shows up today!  I'm waiting for my coffee and then I'm going finish up a few odds and ends and see Frankie and Cooper off on their trip and do a bit of cleaning and maybe some cooking later in the day. 

The roads are all cleared but we however, the weather report says "possible snow flurries in the next hour".  The rest of the day looks clear!  I forgot to plug in my phone overnight so that's next on my agenda!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good morning..

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..it is so beautiful outside!!
I know...lots of work to do clearing it also.....and so the dance begins..

Jane, stay off the roof, that's Santa's spot!! He sent me photos and later on after snow blowing I will send them on to you. He should make it home today.

Better get my snow blowing gear on.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

No snow here but rain...and we needed that.  Sun is trying to break through and that will make my world a brighter place outside of my window.

David will pick up groceries later this morning and hopefully that will be the end of food needs for Christmas.  Since I don't bake or make candy any more I order everything brought in from local store and on-line stores.  It may not be traditional home-made goodies but it makes a good substitute.

Hope Kyle is healing from his fall, Amy, and that your David is home safely.

Enjoy Courtney's graduation on Saturday, Jane.  It is nice that these celebrations are shown on line now otherwise those of us who don't get out much wouldn't be able to see them and feel proud.

Hope you've solved your oxygen supply problems, Shirley.

Must get busy.  Take care, ALL.

Good Morning.  I'm "helping" the housekeeper by Staying Out Of Her Way 

Have done some more baking - 3 big loaves and 2 small ones of Orange Marmalade Bread - all to be given away and Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam.  That's it unless I "must" make the Chocolate Dessert Nobody Can Do Without for Christmas dinner.

That event is "iffy" because all weather gurus are predicting (over and over and.... ) temperatures below freezing and strong north winds making wind chill below zero from the 22nd until....who knows when?  The last three Christmases have been interrupted by back surgeries and Covid.  Was hoping this one could be celebrated by all family members but....

Good news is that Dil's 3rd cancer med has not spiked her liver enzymes and she feels great!
Dil that had the insert for nerve pain is back at work and the insert seems to be working.  Still don't understand quite how it does but glad it is!

Amy,  I hope Kyle is recovering from his fall. Good that he asked for help in climbing.

Jane,  I was able to "electronically" watch 2 college graduations and several softball tournament finals that Miss Emily was in.  Really neat for Grandmothers to be able to do that.

I hear the vacuum cleaner coming.  Better get ready to move to a new location.

Stay warm and well, Everyfriend.

Amy, shall we put your name in for "So You Think You Can Dance" or "Dancing with the Stars"?  Bet you and that snow blower could win either of those contests!!  Stay Warm out there!  My best wishes to Kyle. I have personal experience with "falling". It is not something you wish to become "good" at! In that effort, "practice makes boo-boos", not perfect! Hope your weather is something you've become good at and that it doesn't interfere with your Christmas celebrations.  Oh, and may I say I think you're wonderful for taking such good care of your neighbors.

Snow blowing is done for now...it is more of a wet snow falling now. Great for making snowball and snowmen!

Phyllis, thank you. Kyle is feeling the effects of his trip more today and is resting at the moment. there comes a time in life where we have to pass the cooking on to others, just like our folks did in the past.

Callie , I like the news that your dil treatment is going well..one gives a sigh of relief there. I must admit your Marmalade bread sounds good. Now would be the time for me to make marmalde as we have the cookstove going all day and a batch of marmalade has to simmer half way down . Amen for his asking...

Tome, thank you but I am too pooped to prance:)) I am sure some of my movement with Mr SB would bring some/lot of giggles.
Thank you for the wishes for Kyle.today is not a good day but if he rests and takes it easy it may be better tomorrow. We don't bounce like we used to when we fell.

Again, thank you. Our neighbours are just as wonderful back to us. When on the farm it seemed everyone helped each other when needed and that has carried on here. More hands make light work for all. We are to go to Davids for Christmas  and I also hope the weather behaves. Still snowing out here but it is also melting??

It's minus 24 presently, and we are headed down into the wormhole of minuses to either minus forty or minus fifty. And no, nothing shuts down or possibly the schools if it goes to minus forty or lower. The news says, "Clear and very cold; extreme cold can be dangerous for outdoor activities." I hope those new to the area and military folks take note.