Life has a way of teaching you things.
Humble yourself or life will humble you.
Respecting others or life will make you regret it.
Every choice returns to the one who made it.
Every intention finds its way back to the heart that carried it.
So walk gently in this world.
Be the person who brings peace, not pain.
Be the soul that learns with grace and grows with patience.
A Friend Like You
by Anonymous
There's lots of things with which I'm blessed,
My problems have been few,
But of all, this one's the best:
To have a friend like you
In times of trouble friends will say,
"Just ask, I'll help you through it."
But you don't wait for me to ask,
You just get up and do it!
And I can think of nothing more
That I could wisely do,
Than know a friend, and be a friend,
And have a friend like you
"At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don't care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven't been thinking of us at all."
Ann Landers
A Simple Hug
by Johnny Ray Ryder Jr
There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part
A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cause you're you
Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbor,
Or a cuddly teddy bear
A hug is an amazing thing -
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeli
But can't find the words to say
It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and type,
It's always understood
And hugs don't need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts
Good Happy New Year Day to all!
The cats are fed, I've had my tea, and I still do not feel completely awake yet. The temp is at 24o, and there is a light dusting of snow on the cars and grass. Looks like we can expect a mostly sunny and windy day reaching into the low 30s. Right now, it is still dark, but I can see just a faint lightening at the horizon.
This morning I need to organize my trash to take up to the bin after the mail man shows up. The dust bunnies need corralled and deported with the trash, too. This afternoon I think I will attempt to get the cats' nails clipped again.
Good morning and Happy New Year.
Brrr chilly out with a temp of -4 and I do have a dance waiting for me. Not much but it does need to be cleaned up.
A quiet day we will have and too much food will be ate..again.
Bubble, thank you for the new start. I love the Simple Hug...perfect!! Just like a thank you doesn't cost anything but worth more than money can buy.
MG, have you tried Rescue Remedy on the cats? Mellows them out and makes the job easier. Jane, told me about it.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Good morning and Hello, 2026! PLEASE be kind to all of us.
If we had any new year's celebration fireworks last night I sure didn't know it. Went to bed at 10 o'clock, shut down my hearing aid and zonked out. Didn't wake up until 7 a.m.
No big plans for today. Think I might let Instacart bring us dinner . David will appreciate not having to cook. ;D I will watch the Rose Parade today, lf I remember.
Take care, All
Good early morning, I've been into early to bed and early to rise mode lately and woke up close to four Am. At 5:33, it's minus 46, so I'm glad I don't need to go anywhere until the fifth.
A slight change of plans: Sue called to see if I want to meet her and Dodie for lunch at Lynn's. We haven't been there for a while. Not fond of going out in the freeze, but I am going anyway.
No mailman today. I forgot. Still need to empty the bins and take the trash up to the bin, but it can wait until this afternoon.
Well my flashing Christmas lights on the small front porch tree just hit the dust - lasted lighting the tree to just the right amount of time - hope this is an Oman of good things magically happening in 2026 - Praying that everyone's 2026 is a good one
Good morning..
Tad chilly out with a temp of -5° and NO snow to deal with until tomorrow. :thumbup: I did get all the dancing done yesterday so a day off is welcomed.
Catch up on a few things today and try to get to the sewing room.
Better get at the day.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
We had a dusting of snow. Enough to clean up that on the grass, and leave enough on the cars to let you know that it did snow. It will go when the sun gets a bit higher.
Happy New Year, Everyfriend!
I checked "Show own posts" and discovered it was "last year" since I'd posted. Also - that I've repeated myself several times. Resolution #1: :-X about same subjects in posts!
The last few weeks have been busy - and sometimes hectic and confusing to me. Too many things coming at me at one time and house filled with big people (some over 6' tall) frequently.
I'm glad to be on my own schedule and am slowly getting organized.
Need to "leisurely" do today's Project du Jour.
:hugs:
Callie, unfortunately, that's the story of my life! Hope 2026 is a better one for you!
Viewing New Year's Eve Fireworks from Space, https://youtu.be/RI9zmqn-kgs
Callie hope the next few days are on your terms - I know what you are saying - I too love the company but it is exhausting plus their eating and sleeping schedule is often at odds with my newer hilter skilter whatever works schedule...
Had to turn on the AC for a bit - in the low 80s and the air is heavy so a bit of AC and breathing is easier - Sun still low in the sky so it is streaming in the windows where as later in the year the porches keep the sun in the yard rather than heating up the house.
Watched the New Year's Concert from Vienna last night - enjoyable as always - this year's guest conductor made it fun - there were smiles on the faces of most of the musicians - He, Yannick Nézet-Séguin is from Canada and evidently is currently the director of the Orchestre Métropolitain, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The PBS host was again Hugh Bonneville, Robert Crawley from Downton Abbey fame. He looks great. Interesting in how Hugh Bonneville was explaining some of the pomp of court-life that was the way of things only 100 years ago and then on the other hand 100 years is a long time that I don't see Austria any better off now then when their King lived in the palace. Of course the second World War was as devastating to the people and their culture as the first that ended the monarchy.
Well Paul will be here in a bit to fix yet again my disposal - probably needs to be replaced but he is bound and determined to fix what is here...
Good morning..
This is beginning to sound like a broken record...I have a dance to do today.So much for having other plans. Temp is 14° at the moment and snowing. Should be thankful it is not like in other areas where they are dealing with a lot more of snow.
Better get ready for the dance
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Good morning everyone, morning routines, meet and greets, and coffee made or in progress.
:clap: :clap: :clap: When I went out to clean off the garage apron I realized ,no SB needed , just a waltz with the snow shovel and that light fluffy snow was dealt with. Snow has stopped for the moment but it is a dull cloudy day now. Woodbox filled with another to go in when needed, laundry on the go and now to sew... :clap: :clap: :clap:
Electricity went off this morning - not for long but just enough that everything has to be reset - gave me a hint to clear and check the computer and defragment the disk - now everything is running well at top speed...
I'm having fun looking out my front kitchen window - near the street on the far side of the front yard is a flagpole that I use for 'theme' flags... decided I just could not keep up with the protocol to fly an American flag and so instead there is a flag depicting a holiday celebrated or a picture that highlights the season - well most of the flags I've collected are 'nice', mostly nature themed however, I found and purchased a flag that hit my giggle point that as neighbors drive by I hope it hits their giggle point.
Y'know the small ducks Jeep owners line up on their dashboard to spread a feeling of kindness and joy - well this flag, with a black background has one of those ducklings dressed as a pirate, with a ship from the Spanish Main behind him, wearing a tricorn pirate's hat and wielding a sward. He is about as fierce looking as a little kid playing dress up - I laugh everytime I see the flag flying in the breeze showing this imp of a duckling... I'd love to find another featuring one of these ducks in a Spring like characterization for later but for now this is perfect.
Happy New Year!!! I am wishing you all a happy & healthy 2026.
I think I am finally over the stomach virus that hit me the day after Christmas now just to get my blood pressure meds regulated to where I no longer have times, I get lightheaded and feel like I am going to faint. I have talked with so many family & friends who said it took some adjustments in their dosage as well so I will be patient.
Callie and Barb, I know how you feel we get in our own routines and although we love having the company of our loved ones around, we also like to get back into our do whatever we want when we want mode.
Mars, so glad you decided to meet with your friends in spite of the cold. I have a group of high school girls that I get together with for a luncheon several times throughout the year and sometimes I do let the weather keep me from going and then I wish I had gone afterwards.
Rick, I had to giggle at you leaving just enough dusting of the snow on the car to show it was there. I tell my hubby to please don't shovel so quickly after the snowfalls so I can just appreciate the beauty of it without footprints. He is such a thoughtful person and goes out and does two neighbors and ours early if the snow has ended.
Amy, so you dance when you shovel or am I misunderstanding you? lol I mean why not enjoy it while you must be out there. The pic is cute, but I am afraid we are a long way away from Spring.
Phyllis, I missed the Rose Bowl parade this year. Being a huge Michigan Wolverine football fan and my hubby is an Ohio State fan we always were in front of the tv on the morning of the Rosebowl because most often one of our teams would be lucky to be playing in the game. Since the NCAA changed things and the Rosebowl's Big Daddy significance lost its status it's never been the same for me.
Patricia, I like your way of thinking "early to bed early to rise" but much like you, if I go to bed too early, I am awake way too early and then I lose steam too early in the day. Although I am a night owl and never turn in before midnight. Hubby and I stayed up to watch the ball drop and then switched channels to the Nashville New Year's Eve celebration, so I think after our dancing in the living room and toasting with our Lambrusco wine (my favorite) we finally went to bed around 3:00 a.m. Oh, did we pay for that the next day. We belonged to a Country Kickers dance club back in the late 90's and we were trying to reenact those dances. Let's just say we were more comfortable with the slow dance.
Barb, we were posting at the same time, and I love the fact you have a flag that can bring a little laughter for you and those who pass by. Defragging your computer...now I haven't heard that in a while.
Okay I need to go get dinner so I will sign off...
Defragging - Isn't that done automatically now?
Good morning
Another chilly day with a temp of 7° but no snow predicted! :thumbup:
A day of rest here, might get into the sewing room and try to finish the quilt .....maybe.
Patricia, watched a show the other day and it showed Skagway.We stopped there a long time ago! Left our trailer at Carcross and really enjoyed our time looking around Skagway.
Rick, birds are queit here, think most are cuddled up in the cedars.
Phyllis, did you manage to get Instacart? I take it this is a food delivery?
Ciaobella....dance...said with tongue in cheek. Although if one gets into heavy wet snow you can "dance" to get out of it.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Another dusting of snow here. Just enough to remind us that it is winter. Warming later should take care if it.
Yesterday a pair of cardinals came for a handout. Nice to see them against the snow.
QuoteDefragging - Isn't that done automatically now?
It can be Rick. I think Windows 10 has it and definitely Windows 11. You can set it to automatic in Settings in the System folder under Storage/Storage Management or you can use one of the commercial tune-up programs which include defragging. I don't know about other operating systems, and some people still like and use Windows 7.
Good morning! It is sunny and still a chilly 28o here. Later in the week the weather forecast calls for temps to get up into the low 50s.
I have a laptop here that still has Win-7 on it. Rarely use it, but it still runs OK. Also still have a computer downstairs with XP on it. I keep that for one particular Program - one that was never upgraded. The 7 and XP are used so little that defragging is not needed.
Good morning everyone,
Happy New Year! Boy, the days got away from me. I've continued carding, spinning and knitting. I have finally completed both sleeves in shades that match the rest of the sweater. Today I begin assembling. Since I had a little time left yesterday evening before bed, not enough to start assembly, I began knitting my new mittens. The ones I'm using are very worn out.
My daughter, SIL and 3 grandkids came to carol me on the 31st. The eldest accompanied the carolers with his tuba, or trombone (12). I thoroughly enjoyed it. Then we exchanged gifts. My husband followed them home for the NY's celebration. Its continued mostly rainy and cold, with temps at or near freezing.
I enjoyed reading what all of you have been up to. Stay safe and warm!
Rick, I have an old mahjong game that I bought years ago on CD. It is either for Windows 7 or XP. The CD must be at least 20 years old. One of the games has moving tiles. I love the thing. Anyway, every new computer or Windows upgrade I get, I usually need to reinstall it, but Windows doesn't even flinch, including Windows 11. If worst comes to worst, I can copy the game onto a thumb drive and use that.
Well, the cats and I are fed. That only leaves a little cleaning up to do. Then I can relax the rest of the day.
Good morning, minus 47 presently, and our low tonight is said to be minus 35. Monday is said to be warmer and minus nine. MSN Weather contradicts that and says we're remaining in the minus forties and fifties with dense ice fog. Who're you going to believe?
Morning routines, meet and greets and coffee in hand, here I sit before my laptop, checking out the world according to Garp....remember that one?
Regarding defraging a computer, I have a Lenovo laptop that defrags itself as well as downloading and implementing updates. After so much trouble with HP, Acer, and Dell, I checked around, and the Lenovo was what everyone recommended for least repairs and virus attacks. So far, after a few months, I'm pleased with the brand.
Thanks for the recommendation, Patricia. Sue gave me her old Lenovo all-in-one which is sitting mostly unused at the moment. The only problem I have with it. so far, is that I don't know how to get into administration since she doesn't know the administrator code. She let Jim set up all the computer stuff and networking, never bothering to learn or could not find the codes Jim used to set her up. It still shows her as administrator, and if anything needs confirmed via email, it goes to an email account she no longer uses. The only thing I can think of to do now is to wipe the whole thing and do a clean, new install. Lenovo is supposed to be one of the more compatible machines for Linux based Operating Systems.
Had a nice conversation with my sister in NC a few minutes ago. Cats' Chewy shipment just arrived.
The continuing saga of defragging - yep, my first love is still windows 7 - I have less problems using it than the the 11 on the other computer - and yes, even the 7 is programed to defrag on Thursday however, I notice that if I'm using the computer at the scheduled time it does not do a thorough job - even the 11 is scheduled for a night time defrag and it piles up and so every so often I defrag and sure enough you can see the spots first turn one color and then fill in - I have not trusted these automatic 'jobs' for a long time now and find I have a faster computer everytime I remember to do my own defragging...
Full house posting the past couple of days... so nice to hear what everyone is doing... The daily update of temps y'all post still shock me - I cannot even imagine how y'all live in that kind of cold - the difference here is over 100 degrees - Y'all are talking below zero and here it was chilly this morning so I had to put on the heat for a bit to warm up the house because last night the outdoor temp was in the 60s with days that warm up into the high 70s and this week it will be in the 80s - however, with the higher temps it is still 'winter' in that the deciduous trees and bushes are dormant - all the leaves colored in December and blew off the trees Christmas week and so now bare trees however most of the trees are towering lollbelly pine and so we're still surrounded by green.
Daughter-in-law is a real plant person and when they came over this week Sally always waters and trims my hanging baskets - this time she really cleaned up the hanging philodendron that had grown so long it was trailing the porch floor - while cleaning it up she found a birds nest in the pot - I noticed a pair of Finches last summer but had not seen them since - don't know if they reuse their nests or not so we left it - hope they come back - it was a delight seeing them fly in and out of that pot.
Looks like my daughter will be here the first week in February - evidently she has some sort of connection on her computer's opening window that alerts her to cheap flights from 3 of the closest airports in her area going to Houston and there will be one, I think she said Pioneer with flights for the unheard of price of only $64 round trip and so she arrives on the 2nd only 4 days after my 93rd - she will be here for a week and this time hopefully we can sort and go through the couple of huge boxes of family photos... also close-in to Houston there is a monster size Mexican Bakery that I would love to visit.
Every community in Mexico has its own cakes and desert recipes - I would love to learn more of these varieties since the grocery stores here only carries about 4 or 5 of the better known Mexican cookies and buns that I don't know for sure but my guess is they originated in one of the larger cities like Monterrey that is directly south of Austin. With all the cook books on Mexican food I wish someone would do one with lots of photos showing the baked goods in these small villages - they could have a series that included villages from only a few close by states except the states with the larger towns and cities - those areas, like Mexico City probably would need a book all to itself...
OK late in the afternoon already and need to get something on for dinner... stay warm...
Isn't it great – our country is large enough to accommodate everyone's life style. I have found it much easier to adjust to cold temperatures than hot. If it's cold outside you just had another layer and use common sense. During the winter the house holds the inside temperature – the setback thermometers maintain 72° during the day, and 68° at night. Managing summer heat/humidity is another matter. The humidity seeps into the house no matter how careful you are, and if you have to go outside there is a limit to how many clothes you can take off – and you need them to protect you from the sun. I find heat exhausting. For us the extreme heat (90°+) and extreme cold (-20°) days generally come in small doses (a few days at a time) and I can wait them out. I appreciate four distinct seasons.
Yes Cub Fan agree it is great however, I am still filled with awe and cannot imagine how to live in such super cold temps and then having to face clearing snow - it is so beyond me how to even put on enough clothing to do anything in these cold cold temperatures... My sister lives in upstate NY and I cannot understand why she stayed - it was her last place to serve in a small Catholic Woman's Collage and when she was retired she stayed - we all live in the South and here she too talks of clearing snow and icy roads. Unbelievable... my mouth drops reading everyday as these weather conditions are described here on this website... :xoxo:
Good morning..
Starting out at -14° and it is snowing..just teasing at the moment getting ready for an all day snow!
Will just take the day as it comes, if needed jobs get done....bonus if not oh well.. :2funny:
As for weather, I too like our 4 seasons. I may mutter :tickedoff: about the snow but I also see the beauty in it. Pristine snow dressing the pine trees in white lace or when the sun hits it, making it shine like diamonds. Spring bring new life including the bug :tickedoff: but the birth of animals ,flowers makes it worth while. Summer ,brings the bounty of the garden and yes heat too! Fall, this is a time of sadness, everything is dying but in doing so we get the vibrant colours of the leaves, the autumn smells in the air and the welcoming cooling of the temps. I agree with bundling up in the cold or hugging the cookstove. One can only take so much off in the heat without shocking the neighbours :2funny:
Better get this day on the go.
Enjoy your day and stay safe
Not everyone likes the same thing. I'm one who likes the four seasons, in spite of complaining all the time. When I was in the Navy I spent a lot of time in Florida. I did not especially like the weather. It was the same old, same old, thing all the time -except for an occasional Tropical Storm.
good morning everyfriend!!! im home but theres a ton of stuff to catch up on so i've been busy up the gazoo ever since i got here!!! [ wish you all a great day and a good year to come!!!
:wave2: Welcome home Jane :wave2:
Snowing like the dickens here with more to come tomorrow!!! Cancelled appointments and rescheduled for a later date with hopes the roads will be bare! Guess I had better go sew. :thumbup:
:dancingdog: Hi Jane, I am happy to see you are back.
So nice to see you here, Jane! I love your chatty posts and when they don't show up I really miss them and worry about you.
Take care, All, and keep talking to us. The days are empty and long when I don't know that you are still with us. I don't have that many friends left anymore.
Good afternoon, I've spent some time with friends, grocery shopping, and breakfast out.
Jane, it's so lovely to see you posting again
You want to talk about the weather. Last night at ten, it was minus 51. This morning at seven, it was minus 41; at nine, when I left, it was minus 20; and when I returned, it was minus 20. Today's high will be minus 16, and our low will be minus 18.
We usually don't have snow, it stays above 21 to 23 feet, but when it warms further, we'll see some humidity and with humidity comes snow.
Here's a photo of the Arctic Cam, about four blocks northwest of me.
Good evening, all... I spent the day making myself a new bill paying ledger to begin my New Year. I love keeping track of everything and even though I pay most bills online or through auto pay, I still want a physical look at what's going out each month. After I completed that I decided to pack away all the Christmas decorations in the kitchen. It takes me weeks to decorate the rooms in the house but only days to pack it all away. I've never figured that out. ???
I too love the four seasons of the year although winter has already begun to wear on me. I think Fall is my favorite when all the beautiful colors burst into orange, brown, yellow etc., but then Spring brings all the new life of the flowers that have gone to sleep and are ready to awaken, and then of course Summer here in Ohio is usually a season I love just sitting out on the patio and enjoying the birds and admire my bounty of flower beds in bloom! My hubby and I recently have talked about possibly selling our home we have lived in since 1984, but I can't imagine leaving all this for a condo. We know our house would sell just days on the market, so we have to be certain and have something all lined up. Our friends listed and within the first days they had a bidding war and got $7,000 over asking price so they had to hurry and find a condo they could afford. Thank goodness they found one.
Defragging is not something I even give a thought to, so I guess my Dell laptop does it automatically which I prefer. I do remember those days back years ago I did defrag and yes, you could watch the color bar show what was happening.
Okay just wanted to check in, loved all your posts and updates. It's dinner time so I have to run. Wherever you are and whatever your weather is stay safe & comfy.
Good morning.
Starting off a 17° with a mixed bag of weather on the menu, snow,rain and freezing rain.
Cleaned the driveway last night and have out back to do this morning.Wood is in along with another load to put in the woodbox when needed.
Now to figure out what we want for supper tonight. Doe anyone else have that same problem?
Better get the day started.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Good morning anyone. "mixed bag" from the above message reminds me, Have to bring up a mixed bag of veggies from the freezer
It's above freezing here this morning, and a couple of Mocking Birds were doing "fly bys" at the back window this morning. They do it to get my attention, --- and a hand out of raisins. While feeding them the Blue Jays showed up, and a Cardinal. Nice to see them here after the cold spell we had. The snow on the ground makes their food supply a bit scarce.
Good morning, minus 7 with the temperatures to rise again on Saturday. Snow overnight, but only a trace. I went out on a whim yesterday, have set it up for home delivery, but couldn't resist grocery shopping while others were doing so. I also picked up a soft green, fuzzy sweater, and wish I'd had it in the weeks before. It's so lovely to sit on the couch and not feel the cold air from the windows; however, I know the cold will return, as February is usually our coldest month.
Nothing interesting this week, I do have Amazon orders due next week and my first home grocery delivery. A lady downstairs got a new dog, a small mixed-breed terrier, and everyone is in love. She'll have no problems finding any needed babysitters. He's white with a brown patch over one eye and is usually seen with an orange ball in his mouth. He loves playing keep away and is soaking up all the attention, as are we.
Good evning every one :) ,
I'm checking in. I don't have much to share. Still knitting: Heavy gloves. The weather is the same. I do have an Amazon dry goods order arriving Thursday.
I so enjoy reading all your posts.
I know what you mean Phyllis. The days are long and lonely as I don't have many friends left either. I watch videos while knitting. Today I researched food grade potable water storage containers (for the tiny house) and keeping them from freezing. In the past winters I've seen it get as low as -20°F.
Brrrr! Patricia!🥶🥶🥶 Alaska is too cold or me! I'm not thrilled with the thought of even occasional -20.
I'm not sure why but flocks of junkos, mourning doves and magpies have taken up residence all around my RV. They zip, dart and flutter across the windows constantly. I'm not feeding them Rick. Not even one single raison. Maybe its the Russian olive seeds.
Ciaobella, I put away my one Christmas decoration today.😊 I had the added excitement of doing it with a dog on leash in each hand.
I fought with my ipad system for more than 4 hours yesterday. It left me with a sick headache and crossed eyes. But I eventually got it sorted. The ipad, not sure about the crossed eyes.
Have a blessed night!
Last winter I do believe every bird in the neighborhood was either pecking or head banging or crashing into one of my windows - they were at it before light of day and kept it up all morning only to return again late afternoon just as it was getting dark. At first did not realize it was birds till one morning still in Bed and saw a bird spread eagle hanging onto the lower pane - inexpensive solution - Amazon sells these shinny disks that are attached to each other in a line so that I could hang two in the window that hung from top to bottom between the window and the blind - once they tried and quit after one sweep and the others came that evening and it was the same thing - no rat tat tat or swishing or rustling of wings since - great for me since I was so sure it was my furnace making sounds and being a pest trying to get Bradbury Brothers to make the sounds stop - when the culprit was IDed they were as surprised as I was...
Good morning..
Starting out at 17° and no snow in the forecast. :thumbup: We did get snow overnight and that has to be dealt with. The nasty weather, rain,freezing rain and snow were forecast and thankfully we just got the snow.
After the dance some unsewing /reverse sewing has to be done, not a job I like.
Rick , it seems your birds also have you trained. :thumbup:
Enjoy your day and stay safe
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Quote from: Amy on January 07, 2026, 08:07:24 AMRick , it seems your birds also have you trained.
Well trained :2funny: A year ago we had Robins who would come to the back porch window and take raisins as I put them down on the sill. They learned it was safe, and all but took them out of my fingers. The year prior to that the Mocking Birds were dioing the same thing. I enjoy watching them and their antics.
Good Morning!
Amy, I call that unsewing "frogging---ripit- ripit'. ;D
I didn't like it either.
Snow is cleaned up for now...our temp now is 35° :idiot2:
Rick, I love watching the birds. Blue Jays were flying in and out for the seeds this morning. I do miss the crows, they are not everyones favourite but they are so smart! When I put feed out one crow will holler at the others to come and get it. He doesn't fly down and eat it until he has told others. Some of them can be bullies with each other too! If I am late getting theier food out they don't mind hollering and at 6 am it can be noisy!
Phyllis, I did get off lucky as I thought the two side had to come off but when I pinned it up and took a good look it was ok!! :thumbup: BUT when I sewed a block on the wrong way I had to go get Jack The (seam) Ripper!! All is well.......for now!!
For those enjoying watching and feeding birds;
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Wishing all of you a very nice evening,
Not a good day for me. It started nice enough when suddenly Kato alerted and I heard a tractor. The next door neighbor was spraying his field!😱🤯 Every one of my bodily system started crashing. I called Ron and asked him to get a hold of the neighbor. And find out what it was. I started taking remedies. Ron reported back what the neighbor was applyingad that he didn't give a damn that he was hurting me. I fought through the cognitive damage to figure out some place safe enough to go short term, until I could find some place safe enough to survive. Then I fought through my severe physical debilities to pack up my RV so I could leave. Ron was in bed with the flu, but still came out and took care of the outside things: unplugging, the step, following me to help set up. I drove a mile down the road to a neighbors' and friend's. I spent several hours searching on the internet and rechecking the general area for open but mostly vacant RV parks: none nearby. The only place is 2 hours away, in the opposite direction from my mountain, at the top of a pass, with ice and snow. If the road's open we'll go up tomorrow. Not looking forward to it. My RV has duallies - no traction. Volatility period for this chemical is 4 weeks. Coveting your prayers😞
Good morning..
We may see sun later on today! Need to pick up meds this morning then home to do some cleaning. Tomorrow we are to get rain, not looking forward to that as there is a lot of ice about now!
Jane, are you settled back in after your trip?
Patricia, did you see the price of the birdhouses? Mind you one could get interesting photos from them. My friend has a camer set up at her window ready to take photos of what comes to her many feeders. She get calendars made up of the photos she has taken.
OLM, that is not a nice neighbour. Can he not use a safer product?
Better put an egg in my boot and beat it..things to do!
Enjoy your day and stay safe
I hope you are able to find a safe place OLM. It may seem strange to some that farmers are out in the middle of the winter spreading things, but they do. Last month my rental manager called the gas company because she thought she smelled gas, then before they arrived she asked me to see if I could smell it. I smelled something very faintly. I didn't think it was gas, but I couldn't place the smell. The gas people said they get calls every year about this time, and that the farmers are out spreading their fields. Those fields are on the other side of town, several miles away. The only thing I can think of this time of year is manure, but it didn't smell like that either. It seems a bit early for pre-emergent weeds. Best practices for applying those say soil temps have to be at least 50o for them to be most effective, otherwise the farmer is wasting money and possible environmental damage. I think the same thing would apply to grubs and nematodes. It depends on the soil temperature. BTW, I hope Ron is feeling better soon.
Hi MG,
I left you a big ol' long post this morning around 11:30, but it seems to have gone astray. I don't remember all the stuff. I said this morning. Some fumigants can be applied in winter, some people believe fertilizer can be. Not effectively by broadcast. It has to be drilled or it volatizes off and they won't get much benefit from it.
Its was 19°F this morning. Its requires a lot of "managing" But I have shore power, sewer and water. There's one guy here. The manager gave him the heads up, he's cutting me a wide berth. I'm good. The air is better than on the farm. Its a long trip for Ron to bring up supplies.☹️ 2 hrs each way. I only have one bar of cell service. 😬 pretty quiet.
OLM, Barb lost her post, too. Maybe a website or network glitch somewhere. Thanks for the info about drilling into the soil to deposit pesticides and fumigants, etc. Except for drilling holes to set live plants, I didn't know that.
It is Pennsylvania Farm Show time. It began yesterday with the opening of the Food Court. It is a big deal here. The PA Farm Show usually comes with snowy weather. In fact in the not to distant past they changed the week long event dates to try to circumvent it. We still get it sometimes, but mostly just cold and rainy. The rain started spritzing yesterday for a bit, and now, this morning, I see we will be getting more starting in the late morning. No precipitation forecast for the rest of the week. If anyone is interested in the Farm Show, including live stream events, or other PA Department of Agriculture postings, you can find it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@padeptofag or Facebook and Instagram.
When I first moved here, I was privy to watching a small deer family, groundhogs and cats down by the tree line and in the small grassy area below the back parking lot. I barely saw anything this past year, just a groundhog (and maybe a second smaller one) the second part of summer. I wonder what happened to them all. The area below me is part of the Cedar Run watershed area that feeds into the Yellow Breeches Creek. Still that isn't stopping "progress". I see that the County has noted, in their final report of the Cedar Run Watershed Stormwater Management Plan (dated 2018, I think), that there are several industrial and housing developments planned for the area. Here is a nice presentation of the watershed and sub-watershed areas. https://coldwaterheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cedar-run.pdf The closest photos to where I live are the photos on page 1 and 5 showing the storm water near Allen Middle School. Also, the photos near BJ's, Hartzdale Drive and the PA Correctional Institute are not much farther away. I should look up Willow Park is in Camp Hill. I've been by the lower end of it many times and never knew it's name or that it was part of the watershed. According to the main map the Cedar Run watershed area is fairly large, and take a look at how big the entire Susquehanna Watershed area is (map on page 2. Looks like it takes up at least a half of PA and goes on up into NY. The Susquehanna is a major contributor to the Chesapeake Bay. Careful attention to the health of the Susquehanna and it's watershed areas is extremely important. You can find tons of articles about these preservation efforts on the net.
Good morning..
Talked with Jane and she said to say hello, she does read all your messages and misses posting.
Been a tad busy here.Yesterday we took the garbage away beating the rain. :thumbup: Then cleaned out the cookstove and onto laundry.While that was going took the ice chipper to the garage apron and got rid of the 1/2 - 1 inch of ice off of that and our walkway out back.
Picked up pails of sand at the township barn this morning and now the back pathway is all sanded. Can't have Jesse splaying himself or me kissing the ground when I bring in the wood.
High winds last night knocked out some power but we are one of the lucky ones and although ours flickered a couple of times we didn't lose ours.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Oh how I miss Jane - her upbeat approach to each day was such a joy to read - thanks Amy for the update
Well we finally will get some cold - not near like most of you are dealing with but cold enough to keep most of us indoors - in the 30s tonight and not much warmer tomorrow during the day - evidently this cold will be with us for the next few days but thankfully it will not freeze...
What a mess with legally anyone driving my vehicle - needs its annual registration and with Katha coming the first week in February it is nice to have a vehicle here so we can run around however, when I got my ID last month had to give up my out-of-date license - although Paul has a copy on his phone so we are going to try to get one more year by applying for the new registration hoping the clerk does not look closely at the license date - if it cannot be done then all sorts of happenings.
The past 3 years since I've not been driving by keeping my vehicle registered and insured then the premium on my house insurance is significantly less - crazy I know, however adding up the cost of the registration and the new admissions inspection and subtracting that from the cost of the insurance on the vehicle it still saves me almost $400 a year on my house insurance and so if we cannot do this for another year Paul was going to transfer the deed to my vehicle into his name so at least it would have a current license plate however, once transferred then I loose ownership which means my house insurance will increase.
Then we looked at doing nothing and let it ride which will protect the lower cost house insurance for at least one more year and then getting a rental while Katha was here but that would be a bunch for even the smallest rental compared to transferring the car registration into Paul's name - then we looked closer at that and it will increase Paul's insurance on top of the now registered vehicle that was mine
We are going to have to face this for sure by next year but at least trying to keep things as they have been would give me time to re-arrange my spending - this is for sure a case of the ankle bone is connected to the leg bone that is connected to the hip bone etc as the song goes... Katha could swing coming often because there was a vehicle here she could use but without that it adds a couple of hundred dollars to her trip - both Paul and Sally need their vehicles since they both work - well no sense in getting in a twist over this till we find out if the clerk has the best 20-20 vision and can read the expiration date on Paul's phone copy of my license. Having a paid insurance card that was only renewed in December helps... All this just to save almost $400 a year on my house insurance and to have a registered vehicle for Katha to drive when she visits which yes, saves several hundred that would have to be spent on a rental- we shall see what we shall see...
Good morning..
Do you think it would help if I hid my dancing shoes??? Yes, there is another dance this morning, not a lot of snow but the possibility of more later today.
For some silly reason I thought once winter came there would be more free time but I was wrong!
Barb, you're welcome.
Enjoy your daay and stay safe.
Good morning. Cloudy today and strangely warm. January and February are the coldest times of winter here but yesterday's temp was in the 70's and it was still in mid 60's when I got up. Now they are beginning to drop and getting colder during the day. It's an upside down day.
I am going through the car insurance and inspection chore just as you are, Barb. I don't drive anymore but my son needs it to take me to appointments and other errands. And, I dislike paying for inspections and fixing whatever they say I need to fix in order to pass and then going through the registration renewal expense and annoyance for a car that usually just sits in the driveway. And don't get me started on why as my car gets older and worth less my insurance premiums get higher! :tickedoff:
Amy, when you're outside in the snow are you dancing a waltz or a jitterbug or perhaps you are clogging? ;)
Good morning everyone,
Overcast and 25°F this morning. Tomorrow we'll have to go out for the a.m. poo patrol before its light in order to get back before the crews come. This morning nearby coyotes wound up Kato. He was a handful. Glad it was light out. The first few days were "get back in shape days." I was pleased today was easier. I have a couple bags of carded wool I'm spinning before I transition to socks.
I thought Oregon DOT and insurance was terrible for hoop jumping. I was way wrong! Thats crazy ladies! Feeling for you☹️.
Good morning.
Looking out at a black and white scenery, temp is 19° with snow/rain to come.
Yesterdays snow is all cleaned up and I just need to gas up the snowblower ready for the next dance. Our plumber is to come today to check out why our oil pipe refuses to whistle when we get oil. Need to pick up meds and more laundry fills the day.
Phyllis, depends on the snow and area. At times it is a soothing waltz then jitterbug, clogging may come into play when slippery but square dancing also is involved. This snowblower has triggers on eachhandle, piull one and it disengages a wheel making turnig a breeze BUT....do it in 1st or 2 nd gear as any higher gear and you with swing your partner!!! Now that I am aware of this dance I try not to let my feet fly and giggle while it is happening.
Better get ready for the day.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Here I go again! If it posts I'll be amazed!I miss all of you when I cannot visit this is a trial! I wish you all a good day!
Hi Amy and Jane, Good morning to both of you and to all who look in today. Cold but sunny here.
Make it a good day.
Good morning all. As usual, nothing much doing here. A big truck just left a dumpster across the street. Big enough to hold the contents of that house, so I'm hoping they are NOT moving, but just cleaning up a bunch of old stuff.
Good morning everyone,
No new news up coming today. Mostly I'll be doing the same stuff as yesterday. Still spinning. Yesterday I topped the fresh water tank. Ron had only partly filled it before evacuating because it was almost empty when the neighbor applied, but traveling on a full tank is hard on the tires. He was too sick to top it once we got up here. I was too injured. I needed to do it on the weekend, before the crews were here. I have to stay inside to avoid exposures while they are working. So I made myself. Over did it! Exhausted myself, and gave myself a wicked headache and profuse nose bleed. I got another one this morning. Kato and Rosie are suffering from the chemical injury too. They have been drinking gallons of water and peeing out rivers multiple times a day. I'm assuming they are trying to flush the poison from their systems. I've been sneaking them out 3 extra times everyday. Basically whenever they signal. Poor Kato stands on 3 legs for 5-10 minutes! I'm on tenter hooks the whole time😰 worrying that someone will come. They didn't drink as much this morning so I'm hoping they've improved.
Its 32°F with mostly high thin clouds. There's only thin, crusty snow left from the last storm.
Wow everyone has checked in - here it is late afternoon and I'm only getting to the computers - had great news on price from my eye surgeon - trying to get the glaucoma at least stable - lost a bunch of sight in that eye and talked about laser - ends up it not only means no anti-biotics which is always a 'crap' shoot for me but it will only cost - get this - around $100 with my just having Medicare - about as much as I spend grocery shopping - can you believe - I'm dumbfounded...
Amy I am so glad you said you had laundry to do - I forgot and need to get a load of whites done - getting so that I need notes to myself - I get started on something and all else disappears from my thinking...
With these few days of cold reminded me - I missed out and it was so lovely - made me feel so full and connected but no cold weather or something I forgot this year for Advent - I have 24 trees on my property - 4 that I planted but the others big trees - the whole front in towering lollybelly Pines - anyhow what I was doing was visiting a tree a day - crazy as it sounds I was talking to the tree - telling it how I noticed this or that bird enjoying its stop over or the squirrels that scrambled up the side of it, how I enjoyed the shade or its look and what I noticed that it needed and then I left it a gift of my winter mixture of 1 part coffee grounds, one part peat moss and one part Epsom salts - it got me out and as I say gave me this great feeling I do not know how to describe of more than connecting but a feeling of deep satisfaction. It is not as easy for me to just pick up and follow up without a goal that Advent gave me but I'm going to try - Katha arrives Feb. 2 and starting tomorrow that is 22 days and so I may just double up trees for two days this week and use her visit as my goal date.
Hope everyone has filled in their day with what they need - and yes, I've noticed have you? The days are getting a tad longer - notice it in the evening more than I do in the mornings...
Good morning
Just took a peek outside ,light snow last night but nothing to worry about this morning. :thumbup:
We now have our whistle back on the oil pipe, a hornet had gotten into the pipe clogging up the part that whistles!!
Nothing spectacular going on today..just playing catch up on jobs that got left behind when I was out dancing..
Jane, so good to see you!!
Barb, I used to take all our laundry downstairs in baskets but now thanks to son I do it differntly now. I bought laundry bags, fill them and throw them downstairs. This leaves me able to hang onto the railing when going down to the basement. What we don't learn from the young ones!
Patricia, how are you doing?
Enjoy your day and stay safe..
Quote from: Amy on January 13, 2026, 06:19:37 AMWe now have our whistle back on the oil pipe, a hornet had gotten into the pipe clogging up the part that whistles!!
What are the chances of that happening, especially with the smell of the oil. Ours whistled for about 30 years - till I went to gas.
Rick, there is a cap on the filler spout and lil stinker squeezed in there!! We have been in this house for 26 years and didn't have a problem till now. I am just glad it was an easy fix,.
Amy, - My direct neighbor converted to gas -----and failed to tell the Oil Company about it. You guessed it, tried to fill his basement with oil. They all spent quite a bit of time cleaning up the mess. Now the law here makes them remove the filler pipe, and I believe cover the hole where it was.
Quote from: RAMMEL on January 13, 2026, 09:20:49 AMAmy, - My direct neighbor converted to gas -----and failed to tell the Oil Company about it. You guessed it, tried to fill his basement with oil. They all spent quite a bit of time cleaning up the mess. Now the law here makes them remove the filler pipe, and I believe cover the hole where it was.
Most of our tanks are inside, in the basement, here in the City.
Rick, that happened in the first house we moved into. Although it wasn't a big spill the smell wasn't nice. they sprinkled an odor neutralizer on it. Our oil tank is also in the basement.
Just talked with the oil company and she said one year they had a lot of problems with the ladybugs in the filler pipe.
What is this oil y'all are talking about - does it oil pipes so they work better? I'm trying to picture in my head what or how there could be so much oil.
Cold, rainy and overcaste all day today... been attempting to do laundry... thank goodness no basement to rustle with stairs and laundry piles - to me the trick would be after it is folded getting it back upstairs - I think I'd spend money on one of the chair like contraptions that go up and down stairs and if I didn't sit in it I could at least have a neat pile of folded laundry get to the top of the stairs. However, to dig a hole for a house here just does not happen and so any stairs is part of a 2 level house - all an under ground basements would be is one huge snake pit which most of us would prefer not attempting to live above.
As to laundry I would give my eye teeth to have back my washing machine and dryer from my Austin house - people who sold this house where I moved in 3 years ago left theirs and it is one of those washing machines that senses the amount of water it will use - grrrr I prefer my wash to be covered in water especially during the rinse - now in order to get the borax that I use with my detergent it takes running the load twice plus my machines in Austin were old, very old, like maybe 40 years old with the result no bells and whistles but better yet so easy mechanically to make a repair where these two machines although great name brand (Amana) I've had to have them worked on twice which cost almost as much as a new basic model machine.
Little by little I'm clearing out - some shirts and slax I'll never wear and even a pair of shoes along with a few pairs of socks since I have enough to last a couple of weeks before they would have to be washed - anyhow boxed it all up and left it on the porch for an early morning pickup from Paralyzed Vets - there last email I notice they are branching out and taking more than used clothing - now they will take kitchen and appliances and small pieces of furniture as well as office supplies - the only thing not mentioned is books and that is the big clearout I need to tackle this year.
Speaking of which I'm off to now read another story full of the antics of a bunch of delightful characters in Sicily - love this series of books full of short stories about the most delightful, wise and humorous characters whose lives are more like a sitcom than anything series. Just what I need... as our Ciaobella would say Ciao
It isn't lubricating oil, Barb, its heating oil burned in an oil-fired furnace to heat the house. When we lived in upstate NY we had that. I wasn't fond of it but at least the delivery truck never dumped it in the finished crawl space of our split level house. That would have upset me! :eek:
Ah so... thanks Phyllis
Barb --- And it is smelly ???
Phyllis, where did you live Upstate?
Hi This is just a quick goodnight to all of you Ill be back tomorrow everyfriend.
Me too. Goodnight all.
How is it that I'm the only one here today? I did notice I had dufficulty getting the buttons to work. I had to get creative🤪
Quote from: OnLonelyMountain on January 14, 2026, 05:58:51 PMHow is it that I'm the only one here today?
A possibility, other than no one posted, is that Verizon seems to be having a problem, mostly on the East Coast - but some other areas also.
Still no one. So, goodnight no one.
Not just Verizon, Rick. There was a big outage yesterday and affected T-Mobile, AT&T and some others. Heard it was a biggy, but didn't see where the outages were.
Taking the cats to the vet today.
good morning to anyone who shows up today! it still cold out there and I'm still looking forward to SPRING!!!
ME TOO!!! :metoo:
Good snowy morning..
Not a nice day and temp is only 3° along with high winds. The dance did not go well yesterday, I took two swaths and called it quits, I was making slushies out the chute! I ended up pushing the snow then water would seep up! Knew if I waited till the temps went down and the snow dried out it would blow better. We will see how that goes this morning. Made a huge pot of beef barley soup and sewed yesterday.
Better get out there and dance.
Enjoy your day and stay safe
ME TOOOOOOOOOOO
Good morning everyone, 😊 Its 25°F and when it dawns, its supposed to be sunny. Yesterday the sun on the long south side of my RV drove the indoor temp up to 80°F w/o heater assistance. Way too hot! It was so warm carpenter ants came out of the crevices from hibernation and fell on my head and down the neck of my clothes! 🤯😱
Amy, that beef barley soup sound delicious!😋
I'm spinning this morning. I've almost finished the wool I have carded. Then I will pivot to re-knitting the feet of my worn out socks. I'll just cut them off above the heels and pick up the stitches and carry on.🧶
I have bookkeeping to do as well. Yuck.
Have a lovely day!
Quote from: OnLonelyMountain on January 15, 2026, 08:45:44 AMAmy, that beef barley soup sound delicious!
Me too. But the soups I get are commercially made.
Good Morning. Sunny and cold here.
Playing with AI in a Google program. Not my dog--a stock photo from internet. I added some enhancements and this is what it created. Hope it is resized correctly. Fun to do. Click on link below.
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Snow is cleaned up for now...still snowing out but very fine snow so not accumulating fast. Temp is still 3° and that lazy wind that would rather go through you than around is bitter!!
Rick and OLM , lots to share, have yet to make a small pot of soup.
Rick , I posted a recipe for you. Just use it as a gguide line and put what you want in it. You could even use hamburg (cooked) and go from there. I put turnip, peas and carrots also in ours.
Phyllis that is beautiful!!!
Phyllis, how lovely! Then you must start again to create! I need company in the Painshop discussion! AI can be as creative as PSP! So take the challenge.
Thanks, Amy. The program is a free download from Google called Co-pilot.
I'll think about it, Bubble. ::)
Good morning, yesterday was minus 51 while weather soothsayers claimed it was minus 14. Today, they're also claiming minus 14.
We've also experienced computer outages, including 4 hours on Friday, 2 hours on Saturday, and two hours on Monday and yesterday, which were caused by wind and snow. It appears that nature is trying to dump all of winter's promised snow in one fell swoop.
Phyllis, I, too, believe that is a wonderful lab photo via Co-Pilot. I've seen the program but haven't tried any AI. At least ones that I know of.
Amy, yesterday was busy. I took everything out of the refrigerator and washed everything inside and out before heading to the cabinets and kitchen floors.
It's no longer easy to get up and down, inside and out. I think the weather is affecting it. The snow graders and dump trucks have been out every night.
The grader moves along, filling one truck, and once that's filled, another moves alongside. It's a continuous dance until morning, and they leave, taking their backup alarms along with them.
Today, I'm trying to decide whether to deep-clean the bathroom or vacuum the rugs.
That soup sounded good when I saw it in recipes. I only had one question.
Here's to everyone staying safe and sane this winter season.
Patricia I have not even started to understand AI much less use it - I was surprised to see you created a photo - I was under the impression AI did things like graphs and looked up and categorized information as well as take input and make it into something requested but never imagined that could be in the form of a photo...
Soup and more soup - wow - a magic carpet would be lovely so that I could swoop down and breath in the wonders cooking on everyone's stove top.
Not a good day yesterday - family is and has been very divided politically which to me makes no never mind since I'm remembering it was a joke growing up or rather it was made into a joke that my mother and father would cancel each other out when voting and so the concept of an individual's point of view most likely based on their experiences in life I thought was normal but not so today - and when I tried to change the subject and just stop it all Katy bar the door - yep, wounding - kidney's don't take to a glass of wine and so I tried tension relieving herbs and aspirin and a long nap and still not feeling as I would prefer - not even concerned about the issue just how to protect myself - obviously my attempt to set a boundary only inflames - oh yua yua yua and here I am spilling on here - but frankly don't know where else to talk about it - prefer not to other family members whch in my mind is only spreading gossip and swallowing this stuff I'm coming up to full as I attempt to make life sound as a Spring breeze... shoot - Well if you are the praying kind please a prayer or so that will help me see some kind of solution or protection would be most appreciated - too old for this nonsense - it is not like we can individually do much or anything about any of it... and thank God we are not like Bubble living in the middle of rage and chaos. Hmm maybe that is the answer I need - life could always be worse.
Yes, I could wipe clear the above however, maybe y'all knowing how much this site means to me as a valve that in turn all y'alls posts actually give me direction which is a good thing.
Half way through the month - I've read a bunch and that is a good thing - plus I treated myself - spent just a tad over $100 and purchased from Amazon kitchen floor mats with bright yellow lemons appearing as if on blue and white tile - a sink mat for only $6 that match - a painting of a branch of lemons as if on a clapboard sign for behind my stove top, and some kitchen towels with various designs using lemons and finally two throw pillows that are now on the back of two of the 5 chairs that are the most used in the dining area - everything came yesterday and before I lay the floor mats need to vacuum thoroughly the piece of carpet I've been using so I can use it after these lemons are no longer needed to bring brightness and fun to a winter kitchen - I know, I know a photo would be grand but I still do not know how to take a photo with my phone and get it on the computer.
Hmm I wonder if there is a lemon soup... my fav are lemon bars but that is a sweet which has become a no, no and I'm not found of lemon in my tea but sliced in a glass of water and squeezed on top of salad and veggies even chicken - yes, all out to find recipes that are easy using lemons...
As to books which I accepted years ago as my life blood - most of the books about Lemon Trees are serious and reminiscent of our daily news that I want to escape from just now - but found two and maybe three - these two are light reads what I call chit chat books - "A Scorpion In The Lemon Tree: Mad adventures on a Greek peninsula" and "The Lemon Tree Hotel: A romantic and enchanting story about family, love and secrets" and then another that is a series of 'fix' ourselves that the 'fix-it' book II with Lemon in the title I'm not sure I want to tackle even for a couple of months or go for some new schedule change and action steps however, the first without the word Lemon in the title may be just the thing since I seem to be having burnout on news especially when it brings family emotions to a pitch greater than respect for each other... hmmm - title is just that "CONQUERING YOUR BURNOUT: An actionable guide to overcome burnout" --- who knew falling for the idea of filling my kitchen with Lemons would lead me to a new set of ideas - well I'm off to order my 'lemon' books and vacuum my carpet to roll up and lay my new lemon on blue and white tile designed floor mat...
Oh wait can do this directly from Amazon - here are the two mats for yep $27 - not breaking the bank... (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mAnbLCB5L._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_.jpg)
Barb, so sorry you are upset by, and with, your family. My family, too, is divided by political, etc., opinions so in order to keep peace we simply refuse to discuss sensitive subjects with each other. Such discussions only hurt someone's feelings. Each of us has right to our opinions even when they differ. I feel that love and support for each other is far better than trying to change our differences. And, far less upsetting to any of us.
I like the kitchen mats. Thanks for posting the pic. They will brighten any area as well as the kitchen.
Almost dinner time here and it has been a busier day than usual for me so I will just wish all a peaceful and restful night. Take care, All.
Quote from: Amy on January 15, 2026, 11:14:15 AMRick , I posted a recipe for you. Just use it as a guide line and put what you want in it. You could even use hamburg (cooked) and go from there. I put turnip, peas and carrots also in ours.
Copied, and saved. Now all I need is inspiration. Using Hamburger meat has my attention. If anyone tries it that way let me know.
The Cowboy Stew goes over big here. I like it also because we (two of us) get a three days out of it.
Barb, - about the Politics thing. It's the same here. I live here with my son and we are just opposites as far as Politics goes. So, --- we rarely even mention it. Nothing said, nothing heard.
Barb, first it was Phyllis who created that lovely AI graphic. I haven't done anything with AI that I'm aware of.
Secondly, in my family growing up, as well as in today's era, there are three forbidden subjects: sex, politics, and money. I totally agree with Phyllis's stance on the subject. And I believe that anyone who attempts to force me to discuss my feelings on any of those three subjects is not worth my time.
Once, I was at a gathering where someone questioned me and others on a private matter. I told them that any library had several self-help books that could explain the subject for them. For some reason, that upset them.
Good morning...
As Joan would say this is a geemogotchie day!!
On the bright side it is not snowing......but it is -27° outside! :eek: I am glad I went back out last night and had another dance ,snow was easy to move but I broke a shear pin when going too far into an ice chunk...thankfully it is an easy fix and not one back in the machine!
My job for today is replace the shear pin after we come back from town, I still need to clean off the clothesline stand and bring another load of wood in.
Rick, I have even had the soup without meat but prefer the meat in it. You can throw in a can of beans and or extra vegetables to make it your own.
Better get at the day.
Enjoy your day and stay safe.
Shan survived his "spa day" yesterday, and Oscar got his nails cut too. Since Shan had to be sedated, I had to get him in by 8AM. He got the tangled mess around his bottom clipped to clear the tangled mess and his nails got clipped. Oscar and I went to pick him up in the afternoon. Oscar got his nails clipped. They had no problem with getting the two thick nails that started growing into his pads. Nail clipping is always a project for me, especially the nails thickening. I also found out that Oscar is not getting cataracts or going blind. The slightly milky sheen on his eyes I have been seeing is something the vet says they get when the get older, much more frequently in dogs, but doesn't cause blindness. Good to know. Upon arriving home, Shan kept pacing around in circles, looking a bit wide-eyed. He eventually settled down, but is was an odd thing to see. It was like he wasn't sure what to do (other than eat) or what to think. No lap cuddles for me last night from either one. By this morning all was forgiven.
Quote from: MarsGal on Yesterday at 12:51:00 PMBy this morning all was forgiven.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mars, I am so glad all went well Shan & Oscar. It sounds like Shan may have been still experiencing the sedation once he got home. Cats are finicky but when it comes to snuggle time, they can't resist the lap for too long. So happy there are no signs of cataracts.
Barb, I LOVE the lemon floor rug and the decorations you mention for your kitchen. I am Italian and our heritage is known for loving lemons! I have lemons in my kitchen as well. My granddaughter for Mother's Day a couple of years ago gave me this kitchen towel and I placed it in a matted frame and keep it on my counter with a bowl of plastic lemons beside it. She was my first grandchild, and I was attempting to teach her to call me Nonna which is grandmother in Italian. She kept saying "Nonnie", so we just went with it and now all the grands and my great grandson call me Nonnie! Lemons can surely brighten up your room and mood.
I think every family and many friendships are experiencing the same things you are where politics are concerned. I use Facebook daily and had to unfriend and block family members and friends due to the hate filled posts they put up. My neighbor and I attend the same Catholic church, but when it comes to politics you would never know we are of the same faith listening to her views. At our book discussions with Fr. Jim, she has a tendency to attempt to bring politics into our conversations when we are not at all discussing anything remotely to do with politics. Fr. Jim is not shy to correct her on our doctrine and scripture then moves on. When she attempts to get me to engage, I simply tell her I am not going to discuss politics with her. She gets angry and I just say I have to go.
As adults we all should be able to respect each other's differences and try to keep our relationships intact, but I am not at all opposed to loving some from afar to as you say, "protect yourself." No one is ever going to change the mindset of someone and it's sad there are those who insist on being hurtful because you refuse to see it their way. I will pray for you and your family.
I read an article recently on that very subject and have seen previous recent posts here. So, it is a large issue.
As I've mentioned, there are three subjects I consider private, and if anyone continues to argue or discuss, I will stare at them until they stop, without otherwise engaging. A friend of mine will turn and walk away.
Good afternoon
Well, you must be getting tired of hearing about the dance, started off not toobad but something was wrong. Checked the snowblower and another shear pin broke, one not as easy to fix but did it then finished the job. Looks like another dance come morning, ohhh to be a wall flower.
Birds are hungry and have been fed a couple of times.At least the temp is warme for them.
Time to do the job I like most...put my feet up and relax.