Good morning..

We are +4° this morning, temp is heading in the right direction!

A day of rest here..just might get some sewing done.

Shirley, I haven't heard the rooster crowing behind and wonder if he went to the soup pot! Or maybe just too cold to crow..

Patricia ,you must have a lot of patience to do that for 7.5 hours hope it all works out for you.

Lloyd, hope you didn't get more snow your way. So far we are doing fine here...no new snow to clean up.

Gloria. hope you are ok?

Jane have fun with Cristy and  your family..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

 

Morning Everyone!

Sue called last evening to let me know that Jimmie's lifelong friend just passed away. Here they are together a little over a year ago performing for our local PBS station, WITF. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHQJoQ_36FY Jim did not exaggerate when he described Ronnie in this clip.

Good Morning everyone, Thanks AMY no new snow here , and I just seen the stste snow plow go by cleaning the slick places off of the road. Nancy got up and left me a note as to where she is, she went to churc in persion. I am going to go turn thr TV On and get our preaching on live from our church. and pretty soon I am going to make my self some Pancakes or waffels, we have a waffel iron , makes a big square waffel. good eating with old log cabbins on them.Sun is up bright and clear @ 29º this morning. Have a good day everyone.

Lloyd

Quick Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm dressed and ready to go to Cathy's for breakfast at 10.  My grandson and his soon to be bride are there and I'm looking forward to seeing them.  I really dislike February and I'll be glad when it's over.  Have a good day Everyfriend...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.

Shirley, I wondered, too, so went Googling and found this:

The railway cameras are located at Doc's Caboose in the West Bottoms of Kansas City, Missouri.  West Bottoms is just NW of Downtown KC, and just S of I 70 and I 35.  In the 12th Street area.  And you are right....I wouldn't recognize KC after all these years and I used to know it pretty well..

Good morning, All!  Sunny and chilly here.  Haven't had our Sunday Brunch yet so have to go start that.

Take care.

Good morning everyone. A beautiful sunny one with a bright blue sky  but not  a day to so out  and enjoy fresh air. !3° and feels like 11° so not much wind chill, just plain cold. Nothing much to write about this morning. I slept  most of the day away, maybe I made up some of the hours I missed having CNAs coming so early and that coordinator telling me to get used to it. Boy I wish I had some of the energy I had. Right now I will see what I can find on TV and then hit the couch and go close my eyes to watch TV.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Phyllis, many years ago, 30-35, my brother & I went to visit one of our father's long ago friends that lived in a new high rise retirement place down along the river. She was delighted to see us and I brought along clippings that my grandmother saved that pertained to HER family, so that was even more fun for her. Since their little home town was along the river she decided after her husband died, "she, the old river rat, must go back to the river."

I think she would have kept us with her all day to talk about Dad & the old days, but my brother & I were fascinated in the world that was built down along that river, where KC just runs into the water!  It was a maize of one way streets & buildings that faced several directions. I had  worked in KC for a while, Corp of Engineer Army Map Service that wasn't too far from downtown, so my friend & I would walk a few blocks before catching the bus to the hotel we lived in, it was Westport. It was called the Georgian Court Hotel/Apartments. A 3rd girl shared the apartment with us, had a doorman & all & even in the early/mid '50s was nice. My brother & his wife lived on the Plaza. Having grown up in Sedalia, was where we went to shop or go to shows at the PlaMor. I still love KC & would consider moving to Knox Village in Lee's Summit if ever I leave this house.

Gloria, that's how I've been watching TV this week.... with my eyes closed!  I can't get caught up, and trust me, cats don't help with their sleeping all day & looking so cozy. Sun is bright this morning. Not sure what this day will bring. My kids are busy with various sports things going on with their grands.

Better get moving, been to church & breakfast at McDonald's with the Sunday bunch. Think I will get a nap in before things get busy. Have a great day, think SPRING! 

Good morning from an almost balmy Interior during what has customarily been our most frigid month.

Amy, since I spent the majority of the fall and winter unable to use my PSP filters or to undertake most graphics, it has been a trial. Now that I finally discovered a workable solution, I will do more graphics and more involved ones.

Think of it this way, what if, for some reason, you were unable to quilt or sew at all and for over a year. That you regularly watched others producing wonderful quilts, tapestries, and clothing, yet you were unable to contribute?

Joanne, I remember when you first posted that documentary. Jazz had always been my music of choice and I have a number of jazz records and YouTube videos of performances dating back into the thirties. I agree with Jimmy about how it is always changing and yet remains the same.

Patricia, yes I do understand as I am finally getting my hands on the sewing machine. Don't know who is more happier me or the sewing machine!

Ok ,whoever is sending this white fluffy "stuff" that is now floating in the air, please stop. As pretty as it is ,it is not needed at the moment..

 

Guess what???  I saw my first robin today & got a photo of it. Didn't send to Bubble 'cause I've sent her too many to post for me lately & think it must be boreing. It was sitting in the tree chirping when I noticed Roadie standing at the gate waiting for a snack. Darn chicken wanted to come into the pool area and both cats were sitting right there guarding the gate! Roadie not at all concerned about cats. I tol'ja it was starting to look like spring under this snow & ice.   Buds on the tree even look fat.

Shirley - I saw three robins in a small tree behind our house. Also, when I went out to feed the wildlife in front a robin perched on the top of a boxwood just off our front porch. It had to be the one from last year as it sat there and "talked" to me. It remembered it can get raisins from us.  I gave it some raisins and it was back at least three times today.  Woodpecker and cardinal also around, along with the sparrows and doves.  Now if we only could get the temperature up a bit.
The ground is frozen and with the snow/rain we had the other day we took some water in. In the sixty (appx) years I've lived here we never had water come in.  It came in where the water service pipe comes in.  The warmth from the foundation probably left a path for it to run. Will check that area when spring gets here.

Wow, Rick, I will have to get some raisins out for the robin, never thought about them eating them. I fed the one that built nests around here for 8 years cooked/scrambled hamburger & scrambled egg plus some honey wheat berry bread bites. I did NOT plan to go worm hunting for her!  Sorry about the water getting in.... I am expecting my hot water heater to go any time, wanted to get it done before it blows since it is already 10 years old. We never get one to last that long with our hard water. Easy to put something off when you don't want to do it.

It was 40° when I sat down here a few minutes ago & dropped to 37° so better go see if Callie is ready to come back inside. No clue why she took a notion to go back out, but she used to have a friend that came to visit her every night. Haven't seen it for quite a while. I'm heading to bed early so ......... Sweet dreams & God Bless    Shirley

This was NOT a good day!  Christy left to go home early and Frankie went home early.  I went to brunch at Cathy's and that was the best part of the day.  Grandson Kyle and his girlfriend, Tore brought me home after and we gabbed the whole way!  Then I was alone the rest of the day and I did not like it!  I'm ready for Spring! 

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

With all this talk of Spring, I posted some older photos taken between 2009 and 2013 when I was still mobile.

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=212590

Shirley, send me that robin! No problem posting the photo, I am on the computer the whole time anyway

Good Morning  so_P_bubble you beat shirley here today. she usualy puts us to bed and wakes us up in the morning, Looks like on my computer you and I are the first two this morning on my computer. Have a good day. i could have used some more zzzz's but woke up having a dream about working with him,but he has ben decised for severial years, sure hope that dosent mean I am going to join him too soon id want to some day, but I want to spend some more time with our grans and great grands. the little ones espeaicely. Have a great day just like you like.

Lloyd

Good morning...

Not sure if I hear music playing or not..maybe just let it be if there is not a lot of snow?
Temp is +10° this morning, with cloudy skies.
Enjoyed sewing yesterday and friends dropping in later on in the day for a visit.

Patricia, loved the photos and antsy for Spring to come now. Have most of my garden seeds already!

Shirley ,is this early for your robin? Little fella would have to go through 2' or so of snow to find his dinner here.

Rick ,it sounds like you have a wonderful display of birds there.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've been up since 6:30.  Cooper arrived at 7, had his breakfast with me and then we took a walk in the freezing cold, bright sunshine.  The low temp was 18 and it's now 21 heading for  a high of 37.  I'm praying for February to be over as soon as possible.  I think the people who made February the shortest month must have disliked it as much as I do!

I have my beef cooking to make veggie soup.  when it's finished it will go in the freezer until the rest of the ingredients are accumulated and then the soup will be made and canned.  It'll take a while!  And this is just the first of the meat. 

I really miss not having my car.  Having to depend on others for rides is something I'm not used to doing. 

PATRICIA, I looked at all those flowers and I decided I'm ready for SPRING!  It's too cold out there for ANYTHING!

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

QuoteRick ,it sounds like you have a wonderful display of birds there.

They are the best part of my day.  It is early for robins here (just north of NYC) but they are here. My friendly robin came onto the porch right in front of me this morning for it's raisin handout. It's 32°F and light snow, so all birds are scrambling for food. Woodpecker, two cardinals, blue jays and a couple of random squirrels, and the usual sparrows and doves. Twice in the last week large flocks of some type of black birds were in the area and decorating the trees. Like a scene from Hitchcock's "The Birds". Don't know if they are going North or South.

for Shirley

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?topic=11.msg212622#msg212622

I'm trying to post, but this is the third time.  I keep hitting something on the laptop that deletes my entire post.  Not the delete button, so not sure.  I've had it awhile, but just now started really using it. 

Sooo....good morning.  My font looks small to me.  Is it?  I did use the bold option, but not sure that's enough.  I'll figure it out. haha

We are having beautiful weather here on the Oregon coast.  It was 70 yesterday.

I'll try to be here more, and try not to delete my post and figure out the font thing.  Some days I feel really dumb.  I'm always surprised at how quickly I forget how to do things that used to be so easy. 

Thank you, Bubble, you are speedy! I talked too long about the camera over in Photos so will keep mouth shut here. Or maybe not! This is my entertainment, I wish everyone that wanted a camera with big/long zoom could have one of these. They are small enough to not tire one out carrying, can put hundreds of photos on the SD cards & can crop & still get good detail.  Any eBay shopper can find all prices but do not think we paid as much 10 years ago as the asking on Amazon. 'Nuff said.........thanks, again!

Rick, I agree. I watch bird tv every time I look out the kitchen window. At the moment there are about 14 jays and one lonely starling. Guess he stayed behind when the others grouped together to go but seems to be doing alright. Doves will come and enjoy the bird feed and corn also. Crows have moved south for now but every so often we will get one or a raven will drop in.
edited to add. .chickadees and sparrows are now dining.

Jane, just keep thinking of all the good things you have by not having a car. ...no gas, no repairs, no license or insurance to buy. Gosh, you will be pocketing the moola!!

Polar bears take over abandoned weather station

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/drone-spots-polar-bears-taking-over-unusual-arctic-playground/1136990

Wasn't going to post just now but I have to say I LOVE the Polar Bears!  I've always liked seeing them and these pictures are great!  Thanks, PATRICIA!

I'm so happy to see your post, Nita.

This is harassment, They need to back off from the lions!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXwrJancKPI

Speaking of birds....I have so many crows. I don't have my boys (canine) anymore so I decided since I have so many hanging out, I'll start feeding them. They are my pets now lol  The original murder got to know me and weren't afraid.  This group are skittish, so they watch me toss food, then wait till I'm out of sight to fly down and eat. They come every morning though, sit on the power line outside my window and wait.  I like watching them eat.  One little guy always dunks his food in the water pan firt.  They are fun to watch...They're my entertainment. 

Nita, we noticed that with the wild ducks we raised, they would run to dunk so I started putting a tray of water out for them. Remember the old TV trays with the long legs, birds & ducks thought they were just the right size without legs.

Rick, saw the robin out back searching for worms today so not sure where to put the raisins she/he will see them. I had an out of date bag in the frig so expect they will be okay for birds, maybe I should soak them before feeding, a few at a time?  Nice that so many enjoy watching the birds, my husband always told me "someone's going to throw a net over me" since I go out the door talking to any bird around. What kind of woodpeckers do you have?  We have downy, flicker, & something else that has yellow feathers. It was the one that drove Cas nuts pulling grass out to get to the worms under!

Patricia, I enjoyed the link to polar bears, they look like good renters!

Amy, you are right about how much is saved by not having a car. My mother's next door neighbor didn't drive so she arranged to have a cab with same driver always come to her house. That was before Uber.... Like she explained to Mother, she didn't have to buy a car, pay taxes on one, pay for insurance, maintenance and gas and they picked her up at her door & dropped her off at the door where she was going. Of course, Mom always took her to Garden Club because they belonged to the same club.

And, Jane, think about it, you don't have to clean snow off or worry about tires, batteries & all that good stuff. I know, not always as convenient but for sure those cab or Uber fees won't be as much as owning a car. I noticed when buying gift cards the other day that Uber gift cards are hanging on the rack as well, so always something the family can give you for special days!

And now I'm ready to get jammies on & curl up. Oh, I know why I'm so tired, I woke up at 12:34 last night from a bad dream. Thought my car had been broken in & was going through all the stuff they took... hidden money, guns, all the ID stuff, a real nightmare! I didn't get out of bed but it took me an hour or more to resolve the problem of what to do if I ever travel in the little car. I feel much safer in the motorhome than in a motel when traveling... haha, have gun will travel. I know I will have to give it up one of these days but so far no dents or fender benders or accidents, so will deal with that when time comes.

Sweet dreams & God Bless.... Tisie/Shirley

Quote from: Shirley on February 07, 2022, 08:55:07 PMWhat kind of woodpeckers do you have?  We have downy, flicker, & something else that has yellow feathers. It was the one that drove Cas nuts pulling grass out to get to the worms under!

I think it is a Red-Bellied Woodpecker -- but I'm not sure. Some look so much alike it's hard to tell.  They wont stay still so that one can study them.