Up a little later than normal here in Wichita. Bright sun but still zero temp with feels like 20+ below. Nary a bird in sight so will fix my breakfast & decide what to do next.

This does not feel like Christmas even tho I see the decorations & lights on neighbors houses from my "window to the world" over the kitchen sink. I passed out my Christmas money to everyone before Thanksgiving so it could be hand carried to the out of towners. I hate to put money in envelopes & wonder if someone along the way got sticky fingers, have read about it happening.

The wind is blowing the bare trees down on the river, not a normal sight when bare, wind must be pretty powerful. Patricia, I think I will skip my vacation to Alaska this year since you sent Alaska to Kansas!!! 

Jane, wish I'd thought about making cookies for the critters. My daughter helped clean out the kitchen cabinets & tossed out of date flour, etc. & I'll bets the critters would never have known the difference.    Did NOT have weevils but some self rising that probably would not have risen.      My husband was from TN so loved biscuits, I came up with something he reallllly loved. Would mix up a batch of self rising biscuits & lightly roll out... instead of using the biscuit cutter I sprinkle white sugar & brown sugar & a dash of cinnamon over all, roll it up & cut the roll into biscuit size thick & bake ... mix up the powdered sugar/butter icing (don't forget the vanilla) & drizzle over and didn't have to have everyone grabbing for the jelly! Some liked a little pad of butter to melt down over. Wish I had a new bag of that flour right now! Better go eat my breakfast!

I will never cease to wonder why one always has to deal with something happening at the worst possible time.  I turned off the light over my stove...the one I use for reading recipes, and doing anything I need glasses to do...and this morning it didn't turn on.  I took it out and checked on line to see if the local hardware store had a replacement and if they did deliveries.  They had a replacement...no deliveries!  So I texted my daughter to call me when she had a minute.  She did and she agreed to pick it up for me even though her son was arriving this morning.  Turns out, she didn't have to!  My son took over and he not only picked it up!  He paid for it and came over and installed it!  I'm back in the light!

I have one batch of cookies done and another one mixed and ready to bake.  This one is the sand tarts and they're cut outs.  They're next on the agenda but I thought I check in here first and then have my lunch!  And THEN bake another batch of cookies!

I have one more Christmas present to pack up and then I can relax!  The weather says it's 23º smf precipitating but I went out and checked and there's nothing coming down right now.  It's BRRRRRR. cold out there, though!

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

Good Morning,

Temperatures are in the single digits,wind chill is way below zero and ground is partially covered with "messy" snow.
I've seen four pairs of cardinals at the bird feeders and a big flock of robins in the front yard.  They'll have to make do with the birdseed that's out there because I'm not sticking my nose out the door or taking a chance of stepping out on "black ice".

Miss Ellen flew in from NYC yesterday.  No issues with flights or lay-over in St. Louis.  She did say that she was glad she got to the airport well before her 7:00 a.m. flight because the security line was "out the door and around the corner" by the time her flight loaded.
Sir Carson drove up from Texas yesterday afternoon.  So all my chicks are in their Home Nest. 

Shirley, my mother-in-law used self-rising cornmeal to make her mouth-watering cornbread.  She didn't measure - just put "some" of it in a bowl, added an egg, turned on the hot water and stirred it in until the batter "looked right".  The finished product was delicious!

Stay warm and well, Everyfriend.




 

well I hope I am the right reply spot. it is 2;50Pm and -5º clear and weindy, shaking the dead flowers and the leaf les trees very hard. I have had a good oatmel morning meal, I skipped noon meal. Nancy whie I was sleeping Made a goos size batch of oatmeal cookies. I think I wil go and make a cup of hot chocklet drink to dunk them in. Have a good rest of the day. see you aall again later.

Lloyd

I was reading over the post's and seen where CallieOK was saying she liked watching the birds, Callie I enjoy watchisg them also. but seince the snow coverd every thing,only I see here is in the bck yard  few black birs fluttering in the snow by the childerns swimming. but right now all they  can do out there is ice scate. the snow is froze soialid not moveing at all. see you all later.

Lloyd

Our rain has stopped, but the temperature is plummeting. Down about 10° in the last hour to about 25° (low for tonight 11°). Predicted to continue the fall, and remain below freezing till the 29th. That may make the ice skaters happy , but not me.

good evening everyone, wel we are @ -5 and weindy. I know it is earey, but I am shutting this computer down and go get a cup of hot chocklet snd some of the cookies Nancy made today and dip them in it and eat them. good nigt and sweet dreams. 

Lloyd

Callie, that's how my mother-in-law made biscuits & cornbread! I stood by her side to make her measure one time, 2 cups of self rising either or flour or cornmeal, plus a half cup Crisco plus a cup of milk/buttermilk or regular milk with a T of vinegar in it to sour.... I always had to add a tad of flour or cornmeal, in fact, I think I started adding nearly half a cup of the flour to the cornmeal.... stir well & poured that batter into a "jumping hot" cast iron skillet that had a quarter inch of Wesson in the bottom (that was the jumping). Made the BEST crust ever when flipped out of the skillet to a waiting plate, Cas' mouth would start watering. He would eat that crust till all gone if any left over. It was good with a pot of beans & her fried potatoes. She also fried chicken that melted in your mouth, BUT went we got home after every visit, we had lots of zits to take care of on our faces. Goodness, what a lot of oil used in southern cooking. I'd love to have one of those meals right now!!! 

Lloyd, if you want to watch the birds you gotta go feed them! Yesterday my feeders were empty & I was going to put seed out but my daughter-in-law had a fit about me going out so I smiled sweetly & asked her if she would put it out before she left, she did... Poor birds are thrilled to have water not frozen, I bought a bird bath warmer & put it in the concrete birdbath & they make a beline to the water as soon as they eat a bite. Trouble is, the oppossum also drinks from it & knocks the warmer out & the water freezes fast. With all the critters outside, their life depends on finding food & water every day so I try to put it out every day.

Rick, only tried to ice skate once in Kansas & discovered the ice froze in waves, really had waves so no smooth skating. Today the sun melted the snow on top of the motorhome & the icicles are hang down at an angle, seriously, wind froze them back that fast!

Jane, my "oh!NO!" for the day was going to the stove after my gr-daughter left & discovering a whole puddle of water in the trays around the gas burners! Happened one other time but different roof. The stuff they put around vents dries & water gets into the attic, follows a pipe to the vent over the stove & comes thru with no warning. I will have to call the people that put on the last roof to see when they can do the job. Guess it's routine maintenance, been several years since the new roof on. At least so far I haven't seen any spots on the ceiling where any other has leaked.

And that's all for tonight, folks! I will turn in early, guess the oxygen people won't make it over tonight. The warning light came on twice today & once yesterday but green light came back on when I turned off power each time... not a good thing but the lady I talked to said probably a routine "clean filter or change hose" job.... supposed to be done every month. I sure don't recall the guy that delivered saying anything about that but was going to have my son here to listen to instructions when they come again. My insurance pays for rental of this equipment so I thought I wasn't supposed to mess with anything. We will see how it goes....  if something is supposed to be done monthly why don't they just DO IT?  Hope it makes it thru the night. 

Sweet dreams & God Bless ... tomorrow is Christmas Eve, can you believe it? 
Love y'all.Shirley 

Right now it is 1º out there with a "feels like" temp of -19º.  I sure hope the electricity doesn't decide to go out tonight!  I went out to put something in the trash and the lid was frozen fast to the can! 

I'm finished with the cookie baking and I'm thinking I might not make cookies if I survive another Christmas.  When I said that to my daughter she said, "Maybe it's time your family started making cookies for you."  Now wouldn't that be nice.  I don't need very many so it wouldn't be a big job!

I think I mentioned that I had one more Christmas present to pack up and then I was finished.  I packed it up this morning and I put all the wrapping stuff away and tidied up my wrapping area.  Then Frankie stopped by and one of the things she asked was if I'd have time to help her with her wrapping of gifts.  She has them all gathered but hasn't had time to wrap them.  Sooooooo.....I guess I'll get that stuff out again tomorrow morning.  She'll be dropping them off one her way to work when she drops of Cooper!  Thank goodness, the cookies are done and so is my wrapping.  I feel good when I can help her out!  Her job isn't easy!

Now I'm going to finish up some things that need finishing up and then hit the sack early!  I don't know why I've been so sleepy lately!  Maybe it's the weather!  It gets dark so early and I tend to get sleepy when it gets dark!  Right after Christmas, I'm going to start praying for an early Spring!

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

Good Evening,

A beautiful flower arrangement from #1 Son/family was delivered this morning, #2 Son/Dil brought a delicious dinner from a local restaurant, the Grands sent a Facebook PM video of all three singing  , the sun shone all day...and my check book balanced with the bank statement! 

It's been a Great Day!   

      Callie, I hope you enjoyed your birthday, and it sounds as if you did with family all around. I offer my belated birthday wishes to you and for the coming year!     

GOOD Morning everyone on this chirstmas eve dec. the 24th. we are @ -5º again this morning. I have been up seince 5:35 AM. Nancy was restless so that made it hard for me to get any rest either, so I just got up and quitely shut the bedroom door, and left her sleeping, came in here and took my blod sugar and vitials and sent them off to VA via sadilite device. was not good I ate a fudge icecream bar and toomany of those delishes Black grapes about midnight. oh well mabey Nancy getting more rest by her self in bed mabey she will get up In a better mood. if so all is well that ends well. have a good day just as you all like it,

Lloyd

Good morning..

Oh my it is not nice out there this morning. Wind kept up all night and is still up making snow removal put off till later. We did ask for colder weather to dry out the snow from yesterday and shiver me timbers it is cold.but the snow shouldn't plug up the blower.

Baking pies and bread will be done instead with hopes the power stays on..

Happy belated birthday Callie and I was happy to read all the chicks are back in the nest.

Rammel, unplanned skating is not nice and hard on the body!!

Jane, glad you have your new light up and working..hope you can rest a bit today.

Better get moving..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  This is going to be a shortie because I'm already involved in the Christmas Eve Day stuff that needs doing before my guests arrive or I have to get ready for church or visits with family!

CALLIE, I thought I saw that your birthday was Dec. 27!  I'm sorry I missed it...whenever it was!  I'm sure your family made it a happy day for you!  And may you enjoy many more of them!

The weather is BRRRRRR COLD here!  Right now it's 1º with a "feels like" of 16º below.  I'm beginning to think I shifted to Alaska in my sleep!  I guess I've been lucky so far.  Everything is working and the house is still warm. 

I was up early and made a batch of JIM'S EGG THINGYS to have when I have company and I also stripped the bed and washed the sheets and when the dryer finishes, I'll be back to the bedroom to make that bed and then all the beds are clean and ready for company.  And I'll be ready for Cooper and Frankies gigt wrapping session. 

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as TOMORROW!  MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYFRIEND!

We are truly blesses with amazing neighbours...I am standing at the sink,washing my hands of flour and in drives the neighbour!! He plowed our yard!! I phoned his wife and she said Merry Christmas!!! Made my eyes leak in a good way.

Jane, I guess this is the time for lights.....I went to check on my pies and no oven light!!! Will get it fixed later on in the week. Guess that is better than our lights go out!

Happy Birthday, Callie!

Thank you each for the birthday wishes. 

Jane, I used to feel that 2 days after Christmas would be better than 2 days before because I wouldn't have to leave all those presents under the tree unwrapped. 

Jenny,  I'm so sorry about Jonah. Remembering my boys' injuries when little - I suspect he will enjoy the attention once he isn't in pain any more.

I am making the apricot pie-filling salad and that cream cheese/chocolate pudding/Cool Whip dessert so I can take it to #1 son's when he picks me up tonight.
It's been a long time since I've spent the night away from home and all the "stuff" I (think) I need for an overnight feels as if I'm packing for a long trip! 

Happy Birthday, Callie! If I am repeating myself it's 'cause I think I am.    Too much going on yesterday so the brain is resting today.

Jenny, sorry about Jonah but happy about the possibility you can get that body fixed.

Amy, we used to have a neighbor with a full size tractor that came around & cleaned all the driveways. Sadly he moved and died much too young. My snow blower didn't make the switch to get into the garage so nobody gets cleaned driveways this time!

Lucky we didn't get that much snow. Wind is not bad today & lots of birds looking for food. We get a lot of seagulls swooping over the river. I always loved taking bread down & watch them drop down to grab a bite. A nap is singing my name so better head that way. Tiger thinks she has to sleep with me to take care of me, and we didn't do a good job last night!

Jane, I'm going to find that recipe for Jim's Egg Thingys to have on hand. They sound good with the cinnamon biscuits.~~~

I'm gonna go crash!

My eyes have a case of the slam shuts and I am going to call it a night..
Just a bit to prepare in the morning, turkey to cook, vegetables to peel and a meringue  to make for the lemon pie.

Jenny, hope Jonah is feeling better..

Shirley, the neighbour came back in tonight and cleaned the driveway. I did the dogs trails and the paths to get the wood in the backyard.

Callie, your salad and dessert sounds delicious.

Merry Christmas to you. Safe travelling to those that venture out.

Has the recipe for Jim's Egg Thingy been posted?  If so, how do I find it? Tried doing a Search and didn't find any results.

Glad you asked, Callie, I haven't found it yet myself!   

Merry Christmas  

I'm flitting around the world to hug one and all tonight. Love y'all~~ Shirley/Tisie 

Callie, I thought Jane had posted it in the "What's for dinner forum, but I'm sure she'll see your post and comment. On your, "I am making the apricot pie-filling salad and that cream cheese/chocolate pudding/Cool Whip dessert so I can take it to #1 son's when he picks me up tonight." I, too, would like those recipes, perhaps in the dinner forum.

I FOUND THE RECIPE!!

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=222201

Above all, it's the busy season right now, and all are busy doing everything under the sun. I swear all these little jobs are breeding under the carpet, just waiting to take me unawares!

Thanks, Patricia.........off to bed after a snack. Merry Christmas to you & Farrah.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU

Good morning.
We have more snow to deal with but not as much as what Kyle said Buffalo got....3 FEET....

Better go deal with that before Tom T Turkey gets stuffed..

We are staying home and since our neighbours are also staying put they are coming over for Christmas dinner.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MERRY CHRISTMAS MORNING!

When I got home from Cathy's last night, I was so tired it was all I could do to get ready for bed!  I always enjoy her Christmas Eve party because I get to renew acquaintances with all the kids that she and Craig grew up with and the ones they hung out with in their younger days.  And there's always someone new to meet.  There's someone who is an old friend of mine there, too.  She went to school with me, her daughter went to school with Cathy and her SIL went to school with Craig! 

CALLIE, my husband's birthday was Dec. 27 and he always said he never got birthday presents.  His mother just pointed out one of his Christmas presents and told him it was for his birthday.  The first year we we were married, I went shopping the day after Christmas and bought a BIRTHDAY present, wrapped it in birthday paper and set it beside his birthday cake when he came home from work on his birthday.  I think he ALMOST cried!

JENNY, I hope the little guy is feeling better.  At his age, it won't take long.  The little ones heal a lot faster than we do.  I remember when I was 5 and broke my arm.  It was only a day or two until I started loving all the attention and not paying much attention to the pain!

Cooper will be here a little before 10 and daughter Christy and her hubby will arrive sometime today.  I'm not sure when they're planning to leave Maryland but they'll text me when they're in the car!  And we're all heading for dinner at Cathy's later this afternoon.  Even Cooper's been invited!

Now I'm off for my second cup of coffee and whatever!  Have a nice day...This one should be the best yet!

Merry Christmas and Ho! Ho! Ho! to ALL.

A clear, cold day with nary a twig moving in Wichita.

 

Merry Christmas from Alaska's Interior!

It's 18 below, real feel minus 29 here with a wind chill of minus 50 but no snow, so yesterday, everyone was sliding and banging fenders on the ice. Nothing like Buffalo's four feet of snow! I don't think I've ever seen that much snow.

Amy, I saw two videos online about Ontario's snow and ice! Stay warm and stay safe!

Yesterday, Alan and Dora braved the ice to come down into town and stopped by with presents and cupcakes. I supplied the hot chocolate, and we had a pleasant visit. Then they went back out on those roads and called me as I requested when they arrived home, as they live on Murphy's Dome.

Today is silent, in the halls or outside, with no cars anywhere.

I had my usual morning call session, made coffee, fed Farrah and myself, and now I'm ready to see what mischief I can get to online.

Good morning.....

We had  wonderful Christmas, couldn't have it with family due to weather but enjoyed it with neighbours! After making sure all was ready for our Christmas dinner I had a dance with Mr SB. all the backyard was done, front verandah and out by the mail box. Neighbours came over once he was finished plowing out folks and they brought Rex also.

Today is little things that need to be done including laundry (oh fun) Tonight I can watch Oak Island after Beyond Oak Island.

Patricia, sounds like you had a wonderful day also, I looked up Murphy's Dome......nice place! Plus you got to open your gift that you shunned in the closet!!

Better get going I slept in and now behind.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning everyone. well I slept in until 7:55 AM. I have taken My vitials and sent them off to VA via sadiaite. we are at -5º straight . now never cought the weind chil. so if I catch it later I will post it. we went to the oldest deaughter's for thanksgiving day. Nancy made and took a wattergate sallid and severial loave of poppie seed berds/cake I think it is.  the great granda childern put on a chirstmas play at there church, that was very nice, we went by there church before going to deaughters house. that was where the play was done. Have a great day and a better tomorow.

Lloyd