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BarbStAubrey · March 11, 2025, 11:58:38 AM

Teeth tomorrow, Wednesday noonish - Sun all morning and it appears from the clear blue sky it will remain - Just ordered from Amazon all sorts of regulars like filters for the furnace and my room air filters - septic pods - elderberry tea - Hyland leg cramp tablets - large covered buttons and 4" wide buckram - drapery rod and a couple of books.

Really pleased with what I'm about to do - my bedroom not only has french doors to a small porch onto the backyard but also has 4 windows - the windows appear tight enough and do have both screens and storm windows but the french doors no matter what there is a tiny space that of course when the wind does blow brrrrr.

Had originally thought I would not need any window coverings - the sun pouring in is wonderful however this winter told a different story and so rather than a fortune on drapes - haha probably spending almost as much - anyhow found light weight queen size white quilts that I will iron on the top for a sturdier stand up top the 4" wide buckram and then just below sew on the backside every 6 to maybe 8 inches some ribbon that will be strengthened by anchoring on the front side the white covered buttons and use the ribbons to tie to the drapery rod -

Had the room painted white before I moved in and all the heavy dark wood trim also painted white - hardwood floors however, the section of floor in front of the French Doors I found a light color carpet with blues and beige's and grays almost looks splashed on - it is finally getting pulled together - last room to finish -

Last week Paul hung my mirror and a few things for my walls and I've got my chest and desk where I want them - was going to buy a comfortable chair but budget won't stretch that far - maybe next year - now to do these 2 quilts that purchased on Sale for only $29 each - the rod cost more, $33 - already found my stash of ribbon - don't think I've enough white ribbon and so I will have to decide - looks like I have light blue and I may need another roll unless I use two different widths - may just do that - need to use up the ribbon - not like I have years to save it for some unknown project. Except for attaching the ribbon and ironing on the buckram there is no other sewing - quilts are finished on all sides and by hanging them close to the ceiling on the rod there will be no hem to worry about - need to figure a tie back since I will only want them covering these doors & windows when it is cold.

Ok I'm off - need to hang and fold the laundry I finally broke down and did yesterday - no food to fix with my wonky mouth minus the temporary and so I need to use the remainder of the morning and the rest of the day... Hope it is bright and sunny where y'all are and have something you can do as the pair from Alabama says, Make something good today with what you have.

patricia19 · March 11, 2025, 01:44:06 PM

Good morning, a sunny day here, which means it will be cooler. Meet and greets went well, Farrah's fed, and I'm on my first cup of coffee, so all's well. I have errands and or appointments today, Wednesday and Thursday so it will be a busy week, mainly spent in hurry up and waiting.

With my balance issues, I like staying home, but I miss the days, I walked everywhere, and spent many long hours following nature trails, camera in hand at the wildlife refuge. It's been twelve years since my fall on that black ice that put paid to all those enjoyable long walks.

Jane how nice you have more family to get to know, and what a pleasure I know you will enjoy!

Barb, you will be busy! It sounds very lovely and feminine. I have sliding glass screened doors in my living room, facing north, with a four-foot recessed balcony. A couple of years ago, all balconies and windows were replaced, a two summer job. Tenants are not allowed to put anything in front of or over them for safety reasons. They do have vertical blinds that help some. The opposite building side receives all the sunshine and less wind.

Amy, our winter ravens are still here, they won't retreat into the mountains for another couple of months. We do have some winter birds, winter ptarmigan, grosbeaks, redpolls, magpies, chickadees, Canada jays, siskins, owls, gyrfalcons and the like.

Our summer birds won't start to return until mid to late April, depending on the weather.

Phyllis, I wouldn't mind the seventies, although that could be interesting with the snow and ice that we do have. We won't see that until May with the way the weather's going.

Denver · March 11, 2025, 08:57:34 PM

Good evening EVERYFRIEND 🦋

I had a lot of catching up to do and now I cannot remember half of the things I wanted to comment on.

First thing....I have had shingles on my back and arm and I cannot stress enough how important it is for anyone to get the shingles shot. My husband did not have any of the childhood diseases and it has been an issue when our children had them if he needed to be inoculated or not. He did get the shingles shots anyway even if he never had chickenpox.

BARB, sorry to read your temporary bridge broke eating a salad😩 I hope they got it fixed up and you are able to get by.

PATRICIA, I am not aware of anyone having the bruises you spoke of on your face. Lucky you...NOT‼️😩 I find it concerning that they allow us to get so many different inoculations at one time....seems that is just asking for some reactions or unknown problems to one another.🤷🤷 Hope by now you are doing fine😘

Our #4 son, wife and doodle dog has just moved to Phoenix. We went down last week to help him move a few things in. We love his new home and enjoyed a nice swim in the pool that he kindly heated the water for us. We are looking forward to many more fun times there together.

So nice to see many of the nice posts from all of you.

Take care and have a good night of rest.

JaneS · March 11, 2025, 09:20:00 PM

Hello Everyfriend! It's time for me to hit the hay! I just can't get used to this time change! It always takes me a couple of weeks to work my way into it. And having Cooper come at 6 in the morning isn't the best thing in the world to be happening at this time. But it will be happening tomorrow!

DENVER, it sounds like you had a fun day with your family. It also sounds like they will be close enough that you can do it again!

Cathy and I went to the store and did a bit of shopping today and tomorrow will be a coooking day and also a dr. visit in the afternoon! There's always something. And right now, I can't keep my eyes open so I'm going to give up and hit the hay. I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a great day tomorrow. May it your own in Every way.

JaneS · March 12, 2025, 07:13:22 AM

Good Morning to me and anyone else who shows up! I'm off to take Cooper for a walk as soon as it's light enought (about 15 minutes) and then back to get a shower and get ready for a trip to the dr.
This day is pretty well planned ahead! We'll probably make it back from the dr. just about in time to say "goodbye to Cooper for the day.

CALLIE, I bet my calling the doggie by name really grabs you! If I had a child around by that name, it sure would grab me!

I'm going to go get ready for our walk. The sky is getting lighter and should be light enough by the time we're ready to go out. However, it's not taking as long to get ready on these couple of warm days. I don't have to have so may layers of clothes on my body and Cooper (the dog) doesn't need his coat. I wish you all a great day!

Amy · March 12, 2025, 07:23:47 AM

Good morning..

A bit chilly this morning with a temp of 17°. Yesterday was so nice out a lot of snow said good bye,bare ground in places is peeking through. When out cleaning the backyard I could hear red winged black birds! Still a lot of snow to disappear but if we get nice days like yesterday it won't be long it will be gone. I would think the sap is going to start to run also!

Catch up on work around home..I had phoned the oil company to get our tank filled and in less than an hour they were here!! I said to the young man gosh that is good service!! He said he happened to be just down the road.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

RAMMEL · March 12, 2025, 09:44:58 AM

We're starting the day at around 40°. Sort of feels like Spring is in thee air.

patricia19 · March 12, 2025, 02:42:52 PM

Good late morning, I had an appointment yesterday and a very early one this morning, plus another earlier one tomorrow, so I haven't done any other things to post about. I did oven bake five large chicken beast/rib combos on Monday night, so won't have to mess with any meal prep other than adding sides for the week.

Meet and greets, coffee made, morning routine done and Farrah fed, so the rest of my day is free to see what's on the Internet today. The weather in the US looks awful, I hope everyone stays safe and well. Amy, I'm including you in those wishes with the Canadian forecast!

Jenny, It takes time to make up my mind but once it's done, I tend to take action and so getting those four shots over and done worked for me. Now I only have one left, a second shingles vaccination in late May.

BarbStAubrey · March 12, 2025, 04:30:03 PM

At the Dentist for my permanent bridge - Amy I shared with the Dentist your quip about eating a crunchy salad - of course he and his nurse had a good laugh...

Yep Rammel like you, it is Warm and balmy here however, 40 for us would be a down right cold front - supposed to stay sunny and warm all week - a flock of some kind of small bird came through here yesterday - they were hopping and skittering over the front driveway and lawn for nearly an hour before they reassembled and swooped off. Haven't found my binoculars yet to get a better look but I learned the hard way some birds take on a much darker coloring when they migrate.

One thing for certain and they don't migrate - the ants are all over the place - no matter what I pickup in the yard there is a pile of ants scooting here, there, thither and yon. Found a couple of fire ant mounds - thank goodness I still have a half sack full of fire ant granules to sprinkle on the mound.

Jane it sounds like Cooper keeps you in good condition with all the walks you take together. Great idea Patricia cooking several 'meat' meals at one time - I've only done that when I cook a whole chicken - need to take a page out of your book and cook other meals with enough servings to package up for a week.

Tra La only 2 more weeks and Baseball... so many new players this year it will take awhile to settle in but the sounds of Baseball will soon be heard all over my house...

CallieOK · March 12, 2025, 05:04:36 PM

Good Afternoon.

I put a pork loin in the slow cooker yesterday and it was sliced, spaced in a gallon ZipLok bag and frozen. That will make me 6 or 8 meals - with "go withs". I also make casseroles (chicken/StoveTop dressing and my Mother's "Quick Spaghetti", for instance) and freeze them in individual ramekins.

I've been using Bob Evans "instant" mashed potatoes and just discovered they now come in individual servings - two to a package.

thinking about my Cooper when Janie mentions hers. I never imagined "Cooper" being chosen as the great-grandson's name! He's the 3rd generation to have his initials and the 5th generation to have his middle and last name - although my late husband was the only one called by the middle name.

Did one useful thing today - a load of laundry. Drier is "yoo-hooing" and I need to pay attention - so I won't have to iron! LOL

Hope Everyone is having an Enjoyable Day.

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JaneS · March 12, 2025, 08:44:28 PM

I'm heading back the hall and jumping in the haystack. I'm still not used to this time change and if I don't get to bed pretty soon, morning will come EARLY! Cooper (the dog) will arrive a bit berore 6 a.m. So I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a great day tomorrow. I'll try to be back for a visit!

RAMMEL · March 12, 2025, 08:49:00 PM

Hope Cooper is enjoying the warmer weather we've been having

JaneS · March 13, 2025, 05:50:30 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend!

Yes, RICK, Cooper loves being out and I have a fenced yard that he can go out in any time he pleases. On a nice day when he's here, he spends hours in the yard!

He'll be along any minute so this is going to be a shortie! Frankie always gives me a call when she's in the car on the way here in the morning and I'm expecting it any minute so I wish you all a great day and I'll try to come back later and see what's happening!

Amy · March 13, 2025, 07:05:27 AM

Good morning.

Temp is 9° and we will only get up to 46° today. Saw some geese yesterday and they will have a time finding open water,most of the lakes are still frozen over wih just a few with slivers of open water.

Callie, what is "quick spaghetti" ?

Barb, are these granuales taken back into the nest and kill the fire ants?

Patricia, we do have ravens here, they are not as friendly as the crows though. They have come to eat but only when they see some food when they fly over. The one crow we have wintered really well..think he will be called Checkers.....as in Chubby Checkers Or maybe Domino as in Fats Domino

Better get going.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

BarbStAubrey · March 13, 2025, 12:39:12 PM

Yes Amy, forgot what they are called or the brand but boy do they work and it only takes about a teaspoon full - I swear my backyard is convention city for every known ant to send their rep. - big ones, tiny ones, red ones, huge black ones on and on... Can't go digging in the earth without wearing some kind of glove or you are stung and bitten in less than a minute. I just keep getting new and what is supposed to be better ant killer but the fire ants are a species all to themselves - can't stop them from visiting but sure stop them from leaving or turning the yard into one huge tan colored mound.

Warm but with the fan coming on intermittently circulating the air I've not had to turn on the AC... kaching kaching racking up the dollars

Paul and Sally will be by later and we will get a few things done in the yard - depending on the walker now makes it hard to wrestle with yard equipment. Actually most of these yard jobs are being seen to late this year - here it is mid March and finally the redbud is in bloom which usually happens mid February. It sounds like from what you are saying Amy winter hung on longer where you are also.

Jane sounds like Cooper will have both mama's giving him attention today -you and Frankie.

Till later...

phyllis · March 13, 2025, 03:58:03 PM

We had warnings about fire ants a few years ago but they aren't a huge problem..so far. We have a lot of insects though, and they are showing up now that the weather is warming.
But, the copperhead snakes will show up soon, as well. They love to cluster around the warm brick steps and the concrete driveway near my side door. The daffodils and early pear trees are blooming. My attic fan came on, too, but I hope that the AC will hold off for awhile. Like the rest of the country our utility bills are crazy high and the AC eats up the electricity like crazy.

Jane, you could call your little fur buddy Cooper×4 to differentiate him from Callie's Cooper×2.

Take care, All.

patricia19 · March 13, 2025, 04:18:23 PM

Good mostly cloudy late morning. Morning routines, meet and greets, everyone fed and errands out done for the day. I am thinking of going back out to pick up a couple of things, but that can wait until tomorrow.

It's funny about Cooper being a human, as well as the dog's name. We have two hand-me-down named family members named Flynn and one Finnegan in the family, and it hadn't occurred to me until it was mentioned here, but my sister's recent rescue was also named Flynn. I emailed her, and she sent back a laughing emoji.

There is one large Alaskan advantage to our cold winter weather. We don't have many nasty critters or poisonous plants. We only have carpenter ants, but they are destructive if not planned for. And we are the only US state with no termites. Coyotes made it almost to the Interior, but our local wolves put a stop to that, and they're evidently retreating. There are no snakes other than those brought in by hobbyists and caged.

Even rabies, while sometimes seen in the SE, is rare if non-existent in the Interior.

Cons, are that we have grizzlies, Kodiak brown bears, polar bears, and black bears. Plus, with climate change and lack of sea ice, polar bears are drifting south and cross-mating with grizzlies. Two of the strongest and dangerous bear types mating and forming a hybrid, a prizzly, if you will, now seen in both Canada's northern reaches and in Northern Alaska.

JaneS · March 13, 2025, 08:39:37 PM

I read all to posts and found them all very interesting. I would rather not know about bugs but they are there...darn it! And they even manage to get in the house!

Now I'm heading for the haystack! Cooper Doggie will be arriving a bit before 6 a.m. tomorrow morning and I need to eat breakfast before he gets here or I'll have a beggar at my elbow. At this one isn't a quiet beggar! So I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow! Today was a beautiful day! We didn't even need coats most of the day. I hope tomorrow is the same!

JaneS · March 14, 2025, 06:57:43 AM

Good Morning to myself and anyone else who shows up today!

Right now the temp is 34 degrees heading for a high in the low 60s this afternoon! It sure does sound like Spring weather with overnight lows in the mid 30s and highs anywhere from the 50s to the the low 70s. I think we can safely say "SPRING is here!"

I'm watching for daylight so Cooper Doggie and I can go for our first walk of the day! I wish you all a pleasant day. Make it your own in every way! And don't forget to tell us how you did that! We might want to try your way!

Amy · March 14, 2025, 07:16:45 AM

Good morning..

Another chilly start to the day,not sure we will see sun today but at least we won't see snow!

Yesterday was productive, fixed Hank (vacuum) and made 46 buttertarts to be given away.Laundry today ,take garbage away and pick up meds and I just may sew!

Speaking of Coopers, I went to school with a fellow whose last name is Cooper..

Phyllis, copperheads I would be finding another way to go out.

Thanks Barb, I had to look up fire ants ,apparently they are in the southern part of this province.

Jane, I wish Spring was here but we still have about 2 feet of snow to go. I did pick up vegetable seeds the other day. Looking forward to playing in the dirt!

Patricia, although we didn't see a lot of Alaska what we did see was beautiful! I loved the mountains..poor Kyle had to keep his eyes on the road and didn't get to enjoy as much as I did.

MG, how is Oscar?

Better scoot.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · March 14, 2025, 01:03:24 PM

Good morning, another sunny, windy day. Meet and greets are done with a few small colds reported, Farrah's fed and morning routine is finished too. I do have to go out midday for the few items I forgot earlier and one or two I added to the list. I do have an order coming in tomorrow, and the weekend looks busy as I'm on call for a couple of neighbor's packages.

We evidently have quite a brouhaha outside, with several police sirens and a train coming down the line.

We won't see any real signs of Spring until mid-April. March is traditionally winter's last gasp, with animals and birds beginning to show up. Several thousand birds pass through or spend time nesting at the wildlife refuge here. From the website, "Each year, we capture and band as many as 3,000 birds at CFMS." According to their website, "a mosaic of forests, wetlands, and fields supplies wildlife with a wide variety of food resources, shelter, and nesting sites. These different habitats provide homes for a diversity of animals on the refuge." They have three public viewing areas and each sprig they spread grain over those fields for the birds coming in from Asia, South America and Africa, to feed on their way though or to nest for the summer.

Amy, while we don't have the raw beauty of the Southeast with their mountain proximity and fjords, we are in a plain surrounded by three mountain ranges and four sets of foothills. Mt. Denali, the second-tallest mountain in the world next to Everest, is just under one hundred miles from here.

CallieOK · March 14, 2025, 05:11:36 PM

Phyllis said Jane, you could call your little fur buddy Cooper×4 to differentiate him from Callie's Cooper×2.
Actually, my Cooper is "4" because he's still crawling! (I don't really mind her talking about Cooper Doggie )

Patricia, didn't we try to meet when I was in Fairbanks on an Alaska tour? I remember seeing the midnight sun in Fairbanks and seeing the 5 major animals when we were at Denali. We were watching a grizzly mom leading three cubs across a mountain when the tour guide said "Shh. There's a grizzly going by the bus". I was sitting at the back and have a good picture of a "bare behind",

Amy, my Mother's "Quick Spaghetti" is ground beef, a can of spaghetti, a can of tomato sauce and a package of spaghetti dry sauce mix. Brown the beef, add the other ingredients and stir. Let simmer while you fix the rest of the meal.
It's one of the things I taught my sons to make when they were teens. The other one was frozen fish sticks and a box of macaroni/cheese mix.
Now, they are both master cooks and oldest bakes bread and youngest makes up his own recipes.

Oklahoma is WINDY today and sky is dusty. There are several wildfires around the state. I'm "in for the duration"

patricia19 · March 14, 2025, 08:45:16 PM

Callie, I don't recall if we had plans to meet or not. My memory is not as good as it used to be. I knew Karren because she lived here for some time before moving closer to family in New Jersey. I met MaryAnn briefly when she and a friend were here. I was cutting fabric at Walmart, and they were able to briefly stop in. I also met Johann and Windell for lunch at their hotel when they were in town.

Besides those and MaryPage, and Bubble who I've known for years, I also corresponded regularly with Rae, Adrienne, Gloria, and Deangel, Larry Hanna, and Bunny, Gladys, Glenn, and Jerry, and Norm, PJ, Halkel and Jack.

I miss those days.

JaneS · March 14, 2025, 08:49:20 PM

Well, I read everything, including the ideas that I could use on Cooper Doggie and I tried the names directly on him and he ignored me. I have called him Cooper Doggie and Cooper Snoop for years though and he answers to both of those. So I think I'll stick with them.

He doesn't come tomorrow because his mommy is off but my cleaning lady and her one or two helpers do come tomorrow. That works out well. No doggie to snoop around to see what they're doing and I can keep out of their way!

CALLIE, all my kids (including my son) have turned out to be good cooks. I think my son learned from my father that men are allowed to be good cooks because he sure didn't learn it from his father's side of the family. My husband's mother was born in this country but her mother was an immigrant and she didn't think men belonged in the kitchen and she passed that on to her children.

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

Amy · March 15, 2025, 06:54:49 AM

Good morning..
We may get rain today, that will push the snowbanks down!! Soon I will be able to hang out the laundry.

Work around home , need to make soup and wash bedding.Not a lot planned but I am sure other things will pop up!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

phyllis · March 15, 2025, 08:31:47 AM

Not a pretty day here today.
Foggy and warnings of high winds/tornadoes tomorrow. Hopefully they won't hit my recliner because that is where I am sticking until it is calm and quiet again.

Hope it is a better weekend where you are. Take care, All.

RAMMEL · March 15, 2025, 09:19:33 AM

Wet, but not snow or frezing here. I like Phyllis' way of handling this weather. I will also be using that method.

MarsGal · March 15, 2025, 09:49:05 AM

Finally! I tried to post earlier, but the darn thing would not allow it.

Amy, Oscar is doing okay today. He has an appointment at the vet on Monday, even so. I did discover that I had pills the vet gave me for him back in October. After several tries, I gave up trying to get him to swallow them. They need taken once a day. Well yesterday, after talking to the gal at the Vet's office, I rediscovered the pills and actually got him to swallow one. He didn't spit it back up. A good thing, since the vet had said that some cats can't tolerate it.

Amy · March 15, 2025, 09:54:39 AM

Callie, I forgot to say thank you for the recipe!! Sounds good and one can add to it .mushrooms,green peppers etc.

MG , that is good news!! I did look up ways to give a cat a pill and found this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58z9-sxtEPs

I could hide a pill in Babes food and she would eat the food and leave the tiny pill!!!

JaneS · March 15, 2025, 10:03:34 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! My cleaning ladies are here and I might have to move out of their way! Bear with me. If I do move, I'll be back after they go! No Cooper Doggie today! That's good because he would be right on their heels and that would be annoying.

I need some cough tea but that will have to wait until they leave! I wish you all a great day. Do whatever suits your fancy! And don't forget to share it with us. We're the inquisitive type! Is that just another word for "nosy"?

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