Soda Shoppe July 1 , 2023

Vanilla-Jackie · July 23, 2023, 03:03:40 AM

Jane S..
sleep well my friend, you might notice your cookie jar is a little more emptier, i also helped myself to one, ok, maybe two thank you for leaving the jar out..

JaneS · July 23, 2023, 06:30:12 AM

Well, what a pleasant surprise to get up early and see all the traces of overnight visitors....and the dip in the number of cookies!

I have to be moving this morning because Cathy is picking me up at 9:45 and dropping me off at church. She doesn't need to bring me home because there are at least 4 or 5 people who will do that. But I need to take Cooper for his first walk and then get a shower and get dressed. It's going to be a good day!

Right now it's 63 degrees out there and heading for daytime high of 87 by late afternoon! I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Amy · July 23, 2023, 07:10:48 AM

Good morning..

Another lovely day in the making here. We are going to visit friends this morning to see their new home in the making. This has been a long labour of work and frustration for them. Workers that don't take pride in their work, or just show up do a bit and move on to another job. Slowly it is coming together. I wish we were still in the trade ,when we started a job we stayed until it was done. Plus Kyle is fussy,it is either done right or not at all. Our friends Dad was a carpentry teacher so he knows what to look for and expect.

Jane, it is now 50° heading to 78° .David, last I heard was in NM and I am sure it is much hotter there.

Patricia,this has been the worst year for weather from coast to coast. The east coast here is now dealing with major flooding. BC is still dealing with forest fires. Never ending catastrophes.

Rick, Kyle is also a cookie monster grabbing 2-3 or 4 but not all for him. Furkids can hear him break a cookie and they are right there to help him eat them.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Denver · July 23, 2023, 11:33:33 AM

This is SATURDAYS post.... Not sure why it did not post‼️

Good morning EVERYFRIEND‼️

Things look bright and fresh after ANOTHER big rain again. Thankfully it did not include hail at our house but the hard rain took a toll once again on my plants. These recent storms sure have been detrimental to trees and plants. The peaches, corn and melons that are famous in our state have been delayed or totally ruined😩😩

Day before yesterday a EF1 tornado hit PIKES PEAK and took down many trees‼️ AND they say tornados do not come this close to the mountains🤷

CALLIE a tornado even hit Leadville a few years back, you might remember? I do hope your families bachelor party was not an issue while they are here in Denver.

PATRICIA, I am sad that your eye appointment did not progress as you had hoped it would. It seems all we do these days is WAIT😩 The flooding is much to common these days. I hope the report you shared about this in your area will not be too bad.

AMY, I, too hope David's A/C will work well for him as he heads to the desert. It has been record breaking temps down there and will continue I have read. This weather has just been CRAZY all over the place. I would love to know his route he will take to get there. That is one LONG drive for him‼️

I was sad to hear of Tony Bennett's passing. He was one of the greatest singers ever and will always be remembered 🙏 Thank you for sharing the video, Amy. I listened to him sing most of his songs all day yesterday. I listen to him at least once a week as 'I have always loved him.

JANE, I can certainly understand that Frankie wanted to have her Cooper around as long as possible before she left on her vacation. Weed pulling is HOT my favorite job either😩😡
I had a conversation with a friend last week regarding how many famous singers we have seen in person and it was shocking. Tony is one of my very favorite ones and I am glad you got to see him in Vegas SOMEWHERE ❣️

I wish you ALL a good weekend.

Jenn

patricia19 · July 23, 2023, 11:48:56 AM

Good morning; we are having smoky clouds with sun and are at our present low of 65 and heading into the low nineties and possible thundershowers with hail this afternoon.

Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:25PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks

...Very Hot Over The Eastern Interior Through Monday...

...High Water On The Tanana River Into Next Week...

The Eastern Interior will become very hot this weekend with isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures are in the 80s over most of the Eastern Interior today, and will rise into the 80s and low 90s on Sunday and Monday. Fairbanks is expected to reach 90 on Sunday and Monday. Similar hot conditions with isolated afternoon thunderstorms will likely continue over the Eastern Interior into the middle of next week. People should take precautions against heat this weekend.

The Tanana River is near bankfull, and will remain very high through next week. This high water is due to rising freezing levels adding high elevation snow and glacial melt this weekend into next week. Other glacial rivers draining the Alaska Range such as the Delta and Nenana Rivers will also remain very high into next week. Most gravel bars on the Tanana River will be covered by water, and some normally dry sloughs and other low lying areas will fill with water. These glacial rivers will contain an increased numbers of logs and trees floating down them through next week and boaters should use caution. The sustained high water could cause erosion problems along the Tanana, Delta and Nenena Rivers through next week.

Thunderstorms today and Sunday could contain hail and winds gusting to 30 mph. Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are possible Monday and Tuesday which could cause flash flooding in steep terrain of the Alaska and Brooks Ranges, and flooding if they occur over the already bankfull glacial rivers in the Tanana Valley.

JaneS · July 23, 2023, 09:38:48 PM

Well, this was one of those days that did itself! I made no plans except for how to get to church on time! The rest of what happened....just happened! But it was all good and I feel like the day went well!

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

RAMMEL · July 24, 2023, 12:19:57 AM

Someone ate all the coolies. None left - so may as well go to bed.

Goodnight all.

Vanilla-Jackie · July 24, 2023, 12:50:52 AM

Rick...
...not guilty, it wasn't me..Good night - Good morning Rick and Jane when you both arrive...

JaneS · July 24, 2023, 06:34:56 AM

I'm up and we both (Cooper and I) have had breakfast. He's ready for his first walk of the day and I have to go get dressed so I can accommodate his wishes!

I think it's going to be a nice day around her...maybe a bit hot for part of the time. Right now is a good time for a walk outside. It's 66 degrees! Have a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

I put some more cookies in the jar! And I swept up the crumbs!

Vanilla-Jackie · July 24, 2023, 06:40:28 AM

Jane S...
...that is very kind of you

Amy · July 24, 2023, 07:19:59 AM

Good morning..
Another day that the a/c is getting a good work out.
Yesterday all I could say was WOW as we drove into their place. Blossoms of flower brighly waving in the gentle breeze,every colour imaginable greeting you!! I am going back on Thur I hope to take photos to share with you.Lilys of every colour ,some he had developes in cross breeding,some double some with ruffles on the edge of the petales. He doesn't have a green thumb , he has a green body!

Today we are working outside as long as we can ,cutting down /off trees and branches.They are getting out of hand and since we couldn't take any leaves/limbs etc due to the fire ban the job had to wait.

Patricia, Jane and I have dibs on that house!! She also loved it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

patricia19 · July 24, 2023, 01:49:59 PM

Good morning its hazy today with some BC smoke but otherwise no clouds and 71 for a low today. We're going to reach 90 today as we did yesterday but none of the promise of hail and thundershowers.

I'm glad that you and Jane liked the house. I presently have real estate emails and YouTube videos from around the world, Canada and the US as well as state and local. I come by it honestly as my mother loved to visit new local real estate, travel trailers and mobile homes. It all came in handy when they built a large four room cabin on land, they purchased on the Salcha river sixteen miles from the bridge and when they bought a new house in town.

My sister also has it as she is presently rehabbing a house she bought in Coeur de Lene.

It's a nice interest or hobby that also brings you dividends in your own life.

Amy · July 24, 2023, 02:26:23 PM

Goodness , I was going to say it is too hot outside but son just called and he started out at 39C or 102�° way too hot for me. We took two loads of brush away with more to go at a later date. This week the temp is to go higher and I am not working out in it. We are to get some tstorms later on today, not looking forward to that.Poor Babe doesn't like them either but the storms don't seem to bother Jesse..yet.

Patericia, that cozy cabin is far enough in the woods yet close enough to a neighbour if one needs help. I would enjoy being out in the woods like that. Hope there is a stream close by to catch breakfast.

patricia19 · July 24, 2023, 02:53:12 PM

In this area, that isn't an issue as we are inundated with rivers. Five rivers are in or close to the city, and two others are nearby.

They forecast T-storms with hail for yesterday and today but no sign presently.

JaneS · July 24, 2023, 10:04:00 PM

I'm thinking that moving to that house might be just an "in mind" thing! I think I'm a bit past the point of moving that far and not having a car! But it's nice to dream!

I did a bit of cleaning today and I'm hoping to finish it tomorrow. I was out and watered the plants because the weather report was not saying rain. I was back in the house and just sitting down on the sofa when I heard thunder. Now where did that come from? It didn't last long and probably wasn't enough to really give the maters a drink so I'm not dwelling on that one!

Now I'm heading for the haystack! I think the Cooper-Snoop already went there. If he did, it will be his third time tonight. He goes and stays a while and if I don't join him he comes looking for me. I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. God bless!

Amy · July 25, 2023, 07:02:27 AM

Good morning..

We also had the thunder, soft rumblings and rain. Just enouh to water the plants and let me out of a job. We managed to get two loads of brush taken to the dump in between rain falls.There is still more work to be done but it will wait a bit till the back says it is a go.

Today is catch up what didn't get done in the house from yesterday...doesn't that just tickle ones tootsies!

Will deal with an ear infection on the pup....he isn't going to like that but it will be done.

Jane, yes "in a mindthing" I shudder to think of all the "things" I have acquired over the years . Just in my quilting will make one stop and think but that was a beautiful home!

Jenny, hope you can stay cool in this nasty heat!

Better get a wiggle on and get at it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · July 25, 2023, 07:59:54 AM

I'm up and attem this morning! Cooper does that to me. He's ready for his breakfast when his feet hit the floor and as soon as he cleans the plate, he's ready for a walk. He's my "get moving" item this week!

And Cathy's my second "get moving" person this week. She's heading for the Amish grocery store later this morning and she wanted to know if she should shop for me or take me along. I'm going along...with my list!

And when I finish here, I'm heading for the showers so I'm ready when she texts that she's on the way!

When I get back from there, I might see if the sweeper wants to move from where it is and do a little more work! Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't! It really has a mind of it's own! I think before I get dressed, I'll throw some chicken in the crock pot and then try to decide what to add to it.....soup or a crock pot casserole! Any ideas?

I'm off to see what calls first! I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

patricia19 · July 25, 2023, 12:53:31 PM

Good morning, well, we didn't get the rain as it moved north of us, but our temperatures did drop ten degrees. I don't expect to see ninety again this summer as August is normally full of rain and cooling temperatures. I don't have much to report as my week is filled with domestic duties and dreaming through the world of real estate.

Last night I went from an Australian outback farm to a French estate to an English luxury townhouse in Chelsea. Just an FYI, France is having a run-on castles and estates while Italy is showing country homes from hundreds of years ago for the discerning rehabber.

Our local meets and greets is still growing strong. We did lose one who's moving into a care home and one who's moving south to her sons in Washington. Claire has given in and is selling her farm, animals, and mineral rights as she has decided it's no longer possible for her to do the work she's done in the past. Times are changing and not as many of us would like.

RAMMEL · July 25, 2023, 11:49:15 PM

Nobody into the Shop for a snack before calling it a day? Do I have to eat all those cookies myself? --- A tough job, but I can handle it.

Vanilla-Jackie · July 26, 2023, 02:05:18 AM

Rick..
..you missed one, but dont worry, i found it

Amy · July 26, 2023, 06:17:53 AM

Good morning

Overcast with the threat of rain later today. We are offto the city to drop off items for friends. one will use the fabric etc for either toys for the humane society or she also makes curtains for the cat cages. The othe is applique patterns two big bags of them for another friend. We won't daly as the dogs will remain home on this trip. Temp is going to hug the 90's too hot for them to go.
Jane, a half bushel of cukes is $45.00 for dill size and $40.00 for #3's prices are climbing here!!

Patricia,we have been threatened with t storms but nothing really happens thank goodness! The rain is welcomed but no need of the accompanying music and light show! We were talking to a friend yesterday that said he was cutting bacck on work, age being the main reason. Time to let the younger ones step up . Claire will miss her home and animals but better to sell while she has a say in it.

Rick, bless you for stepping up, you're a man of action.

Better get my city duds on..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · July 26, 2023, 08:34:04 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I refilled the cookie jar. This time it's full of chocolate chip cookies. Help yourselves!

I've had a busy morning so far...
Got up and made breakfast for Cooper and me:
Took Cooper for a LONG walk;
Put away the dishes in the dishwasher;
Made the bed and straightened up the bedroom
Cleaned up the kitchen;
Divided and packed two previously made dinner (now I have four lunches or suppers

I'm sure there were other odds and ends but they've skipped my mind! When I finish here I'm heading for the shower. I'm going out to lunch today with my friends and previous co-workers from PA House! and when I come home from there it will be time for another walk with Cooper and then I plan to collapse!

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

patricia19 · July 26, 2023, 01:15:02 PM

Good morning, another sunny but hazy day! The trouble with high heat in a dry climate with low or nonexistent humidity is that you don't sweat but bake. Many people are escaping to the lakes to cool off as the rivers are too dangerous presently, and the hot springs tend to defeat the purpose.

The sounds and sights of construction are everywhere as the city is amid its 10-year urban renewal that began in 2015. Last year they finished one new bridge, dredged the Chena River at two landings, and widened the sidewalks creating more new bike paths and cross walks so you can walk or ride uninterrupted for several miles not only to and from the University on a ridge but to North Pole as well without interruption.

The previous year was new telephone and electricity poles and working on new sidewalks and street painting in the University West area. I'm not sure what this year's project aim is, but several inner-city streets are closed off and dug up. I wonder what we will look like in 2025. And yes, it seems odd still to write that date.

Last year several folks moved away or into town, Amy, after that disastrous winter. We lost Alan and Dora to care, and it was definitely the end of an era, and Claire was the only holdout, but she finally gave up. I believe everyone is feeling sad and a bit lost this summer. The get-togethers and shopping with lunch have dwindled, which is why the meets and greets have become an important daily ritual.

Amy · July 26, 2023, 01:43:29 PM

Back from the city and enjoying the peace and quiet!
Exchanged items with my friend, thought it was only going to be a one way exchange but she gave me fabric and templates for a challange quilt.
We grabbed lunch on the go and stopped at Micky D's for ice cream and gave that a good licking on the way home.

Jane, my favorite cookie, will grab a tall glass of cold milk and enjoy 1-2 or? Enjoy your luncheon out.

Patricia, times have changed and not necessarily for the better but we do adapt. Nice to have your friends for the meet and great. You can catch up on what everyone is doing. We just came from a city that has two seasons, winter and construction.

Tomereader1 · July 26, 2023, 01:50:37 PM

Saw on the news few minutes ago that one of those giant cranes (construction type) caught fire, collapsed in New York City, on one of the main thorofares. Six people injured, no fatalities. It was atop a huge building under construction. Was lifting several tons of concrete.

patricia19 · July 26, 2023, 02:49:01 PM

Amy, what are challenge quilts or steps needed for one? This city could adopt that motto as well. I believe something similar is being sold as a bumper sticker. I'll have to check and see if I can get a photo. Ice cream sounds wonderful, but on my naughty list, so I'd have to settle for a popsicle instead.

Joanne, not good, and I believe that's not the first time one has fallen if I remember.

phyllis · July 26, 2023, 02:51:59 PM

I have lost my voice. Very disconcerting. Just woke up this morning really hoarse and now my voice is almost gone. I'm sure that David is feeling relieved at not having me chattering away at him when he is trying to read.

BTW, I can add chocolate to the hidey hole, if anyone is interested. I got some very tasty toffee made by a small candy maker in Chapel Hill. Delivered to me by PAPA Spuds yesterday.

Really hot and humid here today. I am hugging the AC.

Yes, Patricia, that has happened before. Heavy ice storm and very high winds have caused it in the past.

Take care, All.

Amy · July 26, 2023, 03:07:00 PM

Patricia, this is a pattern and shapes I am not familiar with. She gave me two sets of templates for one ,different sizes for each quilt and another template that boggles my mind to put together!! Will see what I can do.

Phyllis, hope you do get your voice back.Thank you for the chocolate

JaneS · July 26, 2023, 08:45:06 PM

I'm heading for the haystack a bit early tonight. I'm tired all the way down to the tips of my toes and all the way up to the top of my head! It was a good day and I got a lot done and had a good time with dear friends over lunch!

I wish you all a pleasant night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. God bless!

JaneS · July 26, 2023, 08:46:29 PM

Forgot to say "Thanks for the chocolate!" It's my downfall! I love it!

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