Good Morning Everyfriend!  Our temps have been moderate for the past few days.  We had some heavy rain for a short time yesterday but right now it's 48º and heading for a high of 55 today.  I can take a whole winter like this but I'm sure it's not going to stay.

I'll be off to WM this morning.  I know I can't expect another day as good as Wednesday but I hope for happy customers.

I wish you all a good day in which you only have to do what you want to do and all your contacts are happy ones.

Jackie, I'm so sorry about Benji.  I know what hard times it is for you.  Thinking of you.

Good morning everyone..

Chilly here this morning but no rain temp is 27° F

We are going to go for a drive today,will go through a few small towns ,have lunch out and just meander the back roads. Tomorrow I would like to go to the farmers market, love to walk the aisles and see what all is for sale. We shall see how hubby's feels after today's trip.

Finally managed to get the binding sewn on my blue quilt last night while watching tv.

Jackie, thinking of you today.

Lloyd, good morning..

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning, Janie.  It'd be nice if your weather stayed like it is today up there, but that would be a miracle.  I wish you all smiles in your line at WM today.

Phyllis--Good morning.

Good morning, Amy.  BRRRR........it's sure cold there.  Enjoy your drive and your lunch out with your husband.

Hi everyone on another beautiful Friday in South Carolina.  Today will be COSTCO day as have a 10 am appointment there to see the eye doctor for my yearly exam.  I plan on picking up just a couple of items after the exam. Then this afternoon, if Pat feels up to it, she will go to the optical department to see about getting new lenses for her glasses and wants to look around as she hasn't been in a store for probably three months.  She will use one of the electric carts to get around so should be OK in doing this.  I will do some more shopping as we need to restock several things like meat for the freezer.  The housekeeper will be here this morning and the yard was done on Wednesday so things we will be back in order by the afternoon. 

Joy, thanks for the comments on the pumpkin pie.  That price does seem reasonable.  However, I expect Pat will want us to make our own at least another year.  We have a can of pumpkin and she has a large selection of spices.

Joan, I am with you about taking something that doesn't belong to me. Patricia, glad your apartment building practice causes the items to be returned and they have the cameras.

Jackie, I do feel for you on your loss of Benji.  I expect most of us have gone through similar experiences with pets and it is never easy. 

Jenny, I am sure your presence will be comforting for your Dad. 

Good morning everyone, looks like our spring like temperatures are gone. 2 days of 70° were sure a treat at this time of year. Spent most of that time outside enjoying it.

LARRY  I do not like baseball but was glad to see the team win after more than 100 years.

JOAN  I know you used to go out with your friends often before you moved to Florida. Then you made new friends and you are a good friend to all who meet you.

JOY  I like the comments others made at the Schwans site. I had looked at the apple pie they have and I just might get one the next time I order. I don't use much salt but like you in cooking I do but never add more later.  I know a few people who grab the salt shaker and add to the food on their plate even before they taste the food. So far I have not heard of anything disappearing here. One lady has a collection of Christmas Angels that she sets up in the library every Christmas and no one ever touched them. Of course don't leave and food out of that will disappear.

PATRICIA wonderful photos. I remember how you used to walk all the time and all the photos you posted. Thanks for the link. There are cameras here in the hallways.

JACKIE  so sorry about Benji. I do know how you feel.

HAL  wish my apartment was on the other side of this building, I would be looking for that moon.

JEANNE P  I so agree with you about Christmas being so commercial now.

JENNY  my prayers for your Dad and you.

JOAN  blueberry pancakes and crisp bacon will be wonderful. Chuckles, talk about not understanding what you read. The Harvest of the Earth is a keeper. Makes me wonder ig that is why I always loved this time of year. I know I enjoyed my son's orchard at harvest time or going to the farm with the scent of things being harvested to enjoy. This is one to keep on my desktop. Thank you for all today's goodies.

LLOYD  I like pancakes but with blueberries in them I love.

JANE  hope your time at WM is at least half as good as Wednesday was.

AMY  I used to love driving through small towns at this time of year. There are a few just over the border in Conn. and Mass. That are old and historical and typical New England towns. Enjoy your drive today. Hmm a blue quilt, has it got my name on it?

LARRY  I am running out of some spices I use often. Will have to go online to Penzys and order what I need. They have really fresher spices than what one finds in the stores. When I see the large jars of spices for $1.00 I can only imagine how pure they are.

Time for me to get a move on and get something done.

Good Morning, Larry.  I am sure it will seem good to Pat to go to a store.  I wish we had a COSTCO here.  We have Sam's and I don't like them as much.


Gloria--Good morning.  Maybe you'll get one more streak of nice weather before the snow flies.  I am sure you miss going to Mike's orchard.

Jenny, I'm so sorry to read about your father.... and so glad you are going to be with him.  I do understand about having parents so far away, mine were as well and it was so difficult to be two places at once.  I'm sure he is fearful about being in the hospital and will be glad you are there to hold his hand and make sure everyone takes care of him when he needs it.  Most hospitals are so short handed the nurses have trouble getting a drink of water or juice or whatever so family does help.  The many times Cas was in the hospital the nurses were grateful to have me "go fetch" and showed me the little frig where to get the Jello or juices, etc.  Give him a hug for me. My thoughts & prayers will be with you all.

Another nice day here, in the low 70s so "tolerable"...    .... I am ready for winter but so much to do first.  I went out yesterday to buy the candy to hang on the Christmas tree.... have 3 greats this year that will be excited about it.  My big kids always enjoy the sight (and taste)... I do restock quite a few times before it comes down.  Same old tree but every year it looks a little different because I come up with different candy.  Used to be able to get those long "pixie sticks" that had the colored sugar inside (remember all those penny candies of long ago?).... peanut butter logs & the ones that had about half a dozen little balls of candy coated chocolate in a long skinny bag.... of course lots of candy canes. 

Got to get through Thanksgiving & all those birthdays first.  The next great grandson is to be delivered about the 20th.... think he was originally scheduled for the 29th so could make it difficult to get the family portrait.  Had to "photoshop" one of the adult grands in a year or so ago.... If nothing goes wrong the whole gang will be in town and we will move our turkey day to the Sunday before the actual Thanksgiving Day.  Must get busy, still have that water problem to take care of.  I cleaned the pool yesterday & this morning nary a leaf in it, guess the wind was just right to send those leaves somewhere else.  They are dropping all over this morning.  Have a great day where ever you are.... be happy!

Oh, my daughter gave me a pancake mix she bought online.... she thought she was buying just a couple bags & got boxes.... so shared.  They are delicious & I'm not a big pancake lover.  Will have to get the name for you, it is a higher fiber that doesn't taste yucky.  Gloria, you can plop those blueberries in & enjoy!  Okay, got the box but didn't look it up.  Pretty sure she got it from Amazon.  Kodiak Cakes 100% whole grains: Frontier Flapjack & waffle mix  .... whole wheat, oat & honey  (add water only)  Great for baking...recipes at:
www.kodiakcakes.com     & I'll go look it up 'cause I love 'em!   Edit: What I have is the original.... and I just noticed it says "for freshness store in 'frig after opening".  I have a box in the house & one in the RV.  Frankly, if you make a nice thin one it could be a "wrap" for an egg...   

Good Morning Everyone!

Jenny you and your Dad are in my thoughts.  He is grateful you are there with him.  Obviously he has a serious problem.  Hopefully it can be cleared up in short order.

Cloudy here, but warm, and rain everywhere but at my house.  But maybe some at a later date.  Rain in forecast for next week.

Doing the checkbook, so need to get off here.

Hal It look's like you need to start paying the weather man better. we got 3 + inch's of rain a couple nights ago. have a great day.

Lloyd

Shirley--Like you I have several birthdays to do before I even think of Thanksgiving or Christmas.  I don't know any of my family's plans for the holidays--I am usually the last to know.

halkel--No rain here either, and none in the forecast.  I have a solution to balancing the checkbook chore--just don't do it.

Lloyd--Send some of that rain this way, please.

Haha, Joan, but I am fixing the turkey, dressing & gravy (all goes together, right?) and the day before I bake a turkey breast (some years it's cheaper to bake a whole turkey) to have that broth & drippings to make the "turkey & noodles" that my DIL grew up with.  It is a southeast KS thing, my best friend grew up in the same area & when I was shocked at people putting the turkey & noodles over mashed potatoes.... she straightened me up about it being the only way to eat a Thanksgiving dinner!  I howled about putting starch in noodles on top of starch in potatoes.  Now it is as important as the turkey itself!   Other years I also fixed a ham but not this time.  Every year I say this is the last time for me.... even sent the big stock pot home with my daughter last time but I asked her to bring it back for T-Day & she can take it home with her again after. Having the dinner at oldest gr-son's house since his whole basement is a big toy room so the kids can yell & run & only one adult at a time needs to ride herd on them.

I am cleaning off the top of the bathroom vanity & same time pulling stuff out of shelves & drawers to put in a couple big boxes to decide later what to get rid of.  My daughter buys lipstick that doesn't work for her & gives it to me.... our skin colors are completely different.  I have several boxes of lipstick, mostly Chanel at about $40 a tube.  I can't just throw stuff away.    She has a bad habit of buying things on the fly & never bothers to return if it doesn't fit or she doesn't like.  She looks forward to when she retires & has time to slow down, but I don't think she will know how to relax.... she's just like her father! 

Back to business.... #1 son is going to stop by after his classes today to see if my "leak" is something simple or time to call in the plumber.  He was horrified at what these companies charge for a few minutes & will do what he has time for.  My clutter caused mainly by so much running lately, has caught up with me. Bring on the demerits~   

Good Morning Everyone from the cool but clear rock coast of Maine..

Yes, as soon as   
She   becomes our new President , 
we are going to have to get down
to the business of the Holidays.     

I  have my decorations bought and
will wait until Thanksgiving to put
them up.     

That just about does it for me .... 
People have been complaining
about the
holidays being too commercial since I was a child....    Then,  Christmas's were HUGE with so many gifts that they didn't fit under the
tree,  but instead spread out all over the
living room.     

I do not buy nor receive Christmas Presents now...  My family pretty much stop that a couple of years ago.     Of course, now
that we have a new baby,  in a
limited way gift giving will become
the thing to do,  and I suspect that we
will do some of it for  the new little one. 

So for now the holiday music is nice
as well as the lights,  and those I will
enjoy for as long as I can.     

The countdown is on... 

Only four more days to go before we
can start complaining about the 2020 Presidential Election...   

I hope that every one gets what they want.   

Have a great day.
Sandy

Shirley--I remember your talking about fixing about the turkey and noodles other years.  That's a tradition I wasn't familiar with.   You sure are doing lots of w---.

Sandy-- I just will be glad when the election is over and do hope my choice wins.  Of course darling little Fi needs some Christmas gifts.

Hey Sandy, you moving to Canada with the rest of the losers?

Just want to let you know..my Sodium level is dangerously low, so they want me to get hospital help. Even with the two sodium pills I have been taking lately. So.....we will see what happens. I'm  trying to arrange to go to our care facility instead of the hospital. Will get back to you as soon as I can. Bis can contact Dori or Gary if she so choses, but not today. O.K. I love you. June

June--Do what you have to do to stabilize that sodium level.  I have Dori's email address if needed,  Hugs and prayers.

A new experience today!

I've had a Handicap Parking card and used a Rollator for quite a while because of walking/standing difficulties. Even with that, I was dreading the lines at my polling place

Son who lives here called this morning to tell me he had voted early at the County Election Board satellite location here in town - and that there was a designated area for people like me. So I decided to try my luck.

As directed, I pulled into the entry turn-around and a worker came to the car, checked my i.d, got signatures, etc. - took those inside - and brought out a ballot. I marked it in private and then, as the lady who helped me instructed with a smile, "waved it out the window" when I was done. One of the workers picked it up - and away I went.

In and Out in 20 minutes. There were 4 cars in front of me and a growing line behind me. The walk-in line was 2-3 people deep around 3 sides of the very large church.

What a GREAT service - and much appreciated.

Oh, June - I do hope and pray that your low sodium problem is solved PDQ.

Shirley,  my Mother's family was from southeast Kansas and I'd never heard of noodles on mashed potatoes!!!! 
One year in Colorado, another family joined us and she brought Green Chili casserole, which was traditional in her Arizona upbringing. 

I've been told where the family is gathering for Thanksgiving and know that somebody will "fetch and carry" me.  Also know that I'll take cornbread dressing (nobody else makes it and my blood-kin can't do without it) but think I'm going to announce "retirement" on making the chocolate dessert.  May replace it with cookies.

Miss Ellen will not be here but is planning to come home for a week at Christmas.  Sounds as if she could have friends in New York to celebrate Thanksgiving with.  Don't know if she/they will try to "experience" the Macy parade in person.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere healing, comfort and a lovely day.

Callie--Different places--different customs.  I had never even heard of cornbread dressing until we moved to Arkansas.  Tried it the first year, and my family didn't;t care for it.  We stick to our bread dressing.  What a great service that drive up voting is.  I mailed my ballot.  This Thanksgiving will be a new experience for Miss Ellen.

Joan,  my Mother and grandmothers made bread dressing.  I knew about cornbread dressing and had eaten it - but didn't learn to make it until I married a Mississippi native.  Same with fried okra and black-eyed peas (although I chose to make Hoppin' John with rice).  However, I drew the line at turnip greens and told him he'd have to go to his Mother's for them!!

Callie--Arkansas friends tried to get me to eat fried okra and poke sallet, along with turnip greens.  I tried each once--not for me.

Joanie, Polk Salad was a family tradition when I was growing up.  The family all got together and we would walk the lane to my Grandmothers house and gather it, including us kids.  Cooking it was done carefully, first boiling, water was poured off and discarded and boiled the second time.  I liked it as a kid, guess because I helped gather it.  It grows wild around where I grew up.

Quote from: halkel on November 04, 2016, 03:18:57 PM
Hey Sandy, you moving to Canada with the rest of the losers?

Oh Hal...... 

It seems that you are insinuating Canada is
full of losers???      Gosh.

We here in the North get along very
well with our Canadian Neighbors. 
We already share a 983 km (611 mi) border with them.

So I forgive your insinuation.....
(but I am not sure that they will. )


I am not worried about our Election
next Tuesday.    I am proudly for
Hillary and I am sure that she
will be an awesome President  !

But,  no matter who wins,  I will never
leave my home here on the rocky
coast of Maine,  in the middle of the
"Arts District" of  the great city of
Portland Maine.     

I have been waiting for this apartment
my whole life.      So the only way
I am leaving is feet first.   (giggle)

Have a great evening and weekend, 
everyone!

Hal, I did a Google & am right about having a "poke plant" in my flower bed!  For sure, but wasn't until just now.  I knew it was familiar but didn't know what when it got the little berries on it.  My mother loved any kind of cooked greens because she couldn't eat anything raw.  I was a picky eater & being the last of 5, got away without tasting anything/everything, except peanut butter & jelly, meat & potatoes. 

Callie, I drew the line on "fried green tomatoes".  He tried to explain what it should look like & my skillet was such a mess when I got done that was the first & last ever served in our house!  I'm surprised your mother didn't fix the turkey & noodles.  One time we stopped at a KFC near the MO/KS state line that had the buffet.... and they had turkey & noodles to put over the mashed potatoes!!!  Always tried to stop at that KFC from then on but they don't have a big parking lot & not an easy out for a big rig.  I have a delicious recipe for green chili from a long ago friend raised by her Mexican gr-mother.  I make it to go over cheese enchiladas.  Good stuff~

Nobody in my family liked turkey so Mother would roast (or bake?) chickens.  They were always that perfect brown & so nice & tender.... and she made "stuffing" from scratch (I use Pepperidge Farm herb).  She made the fresh cranberry salad with oranges & walnuts... (that I didn't eat) & plenty of veggies.  She was a great cook & "back in the day...." went to cooking schools every time one was offered.  Usually she took me along & I sat on a chair without moving the whole time (for fear the chair would fold me up inside).  Mom was always lucky about winning the door prize.  This was before WWII started.

Good news, son had me shut the water off & checked the faucet, discovered the whole inside was bad so we went to Ace Hardware & found just what was needed & no more leak.  Got a spare because they were so much better quality than the ones we'd bought before from a different store.  I stuck a $100 bill in his pocket & in spite of his protest, convinced him I wouldn't let him know when I needed help next time if he didn't take it.  I'm sure a plumber would have charged at least double that & since I didn't know one, probably would have gone ahead & tore out the whole wall & cost more like $5,000 before done.

Cats got fed well & I'm thinking about falling asleep early.  Probably be watching Blue Bloods through the eye lids.  On Thursday ION (on antenna) has Blue Bloods all day long... only present day show I watch.  OH... this is Friday so I don't get re-runs.  I vote on voting day.... just stand in line & visit with the neighbors.  My mail in ballot is on the table but with all the fear of things going wrong, I'm thinking of asking for a paper ballot instead of the machines.  Terrible feeling when you can't trust anyone these days.

Good Night everyone,sweet dreams. I am going to try my sleep machine tonight. hope to rest better. see you all tomorrow.

Lloyd

QuoteOh Hal......

It seems that you are insinuating Canada is
full of losers???      Gosh.

We here in the North get along very
well with our Canadian Neighbors.
We already share a 983 km (611 mi) border with them.

So I forgive your insinuation.....
(but I am not sure that they will. )

poor wording on my part.  I was referring to all the Democrats who say they are moving to Canada if Trump wins, hence the use of the word "losers".   

Thank you, thank you, all from the bottom of my heart, I am overwhelmed, I have counted 15 people that have responded, re, the loss of our Benji...... To say I - we are heartbroken is an understatement.....I am finding the early mornings are the toughest, this home is now so very empty....I miss Benji's greetings, he was always such a happy dog, always happy to see you, with his tail wagging, and would always tilt his head sideways to pucker up for a kiss, you only had to say to him...." kiss, kiss " and you would get one.....

Benji sealed his fate on the day...although he still gulped down his food, ( with 3 times over a 5 week period did he bring up all of his food ) and he still was eager to go out for his walk with R, although at times he did struggle...but on the sad day he had done nothing but pacing, from 5.30am when I got up, to the time we took him, 5pm, pacing in and around the furniture, the length of our home, from lounge to my far bedroom, not once would his now cancerous heavy back part of his body would allow him to rest in his bed, we just couldn't allow this to go on, 11 & a half hours of non stop pacing...as I told R he will do this till his body becomes weak and he will go down, that is what he did later in the day, yes he picked himself up, but still continued to pace....Throughout the day I had desperately tried to get him to settle in his bed, if only he had done so, he would have safeguarded himself another day with us.....Benji as far as were aware had not lost weight, infact the kidney diet food we had to put him on had bulked up his weight, adding to the now large anal cancer lump which was now making it harder for him to get out any toilet, you could tell by the flat and dented shape his toilet had now become as he tried to get it out, but this was now his cancer lump he was now trying to get out......so we knew two weeks ago that the growth was now doing its damage...his back end was becoming heavy and was starting to weigh him down, on occasion had tilted or gone down, plus his body was more twisted when in his bed, and took him some time in getting up and about... but on the whole when he was out for his short downhill walks he was still in his element, you could tell that was the place he was happiest to be, I have never ever known our Benji to turn a walk down, not even to his end....

Good Saturday morning, Everyfriend.   There's western omelets to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!





Don't You Hate it When?

**You slice your tongue licking an envelope.

**Your tire gauge lets out half the air while you're trying to get a reading.

**A station comes in brilliantly when you're standing near the radio but buzzes, drifts and spits every time you move away.

**There are always one or two ice cubes that won't pop out of the tray.

**You wash a garment with a tissue in the pocket and your entire laundry comes out covered with lint.

**The car behind you blasts its horn because you let a pedestrian finish crossing.

**A piece of foil candy wrapper makes electrical contact with your filling.

**You set the alarm on your digital clock for 7 pm instead of 7 am.

**The radio station doesn't tell you who sang that song. grrrr

**You rub on hand cream and can't turn the bathroom doorknob to get out.

**People behind you on a supermarket line dash ahead of you to a counter just opening up.


I am a Soldier in God's Army
(Author Unknown)


I am a soldier in the Army of my God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, prayer, and the Word are my weapons of warfare.

I have been taught by the Holy Spirit,
Trained by experience,
Tried by adversity
And tested by fire.

I am a volunteer in this Army,
And I am enlisted for Eternity.
I will either retire in this Army at the Rapture
Or die in this Army;
But I will not get out,
Sell out,
Be talked out,
Or pushed out.

I am faithful,
Reliable,
Capable
And dependable.

If my God needs me,
I am there.
If He needs me in the Sunday School,
To teach the children,
Work with the youth,
Help adults
Or just sit and learn.
He can use me because I am there!
I am a soldier.

I am not a baby.
I do not need to be pampered,
Petted,
Primed up,
Pumped up,
Picked up
Or pepped up.
I am a soldier.

No one has to call me,
Remind me,
Write me,
Visit me,
Entice me,
Or lure me.
I am a soldier.

I am not a wimp.
I am in place,
Saluting my King,
Obeying His orders,
Praising His name,
And building His kingdom!

No one has to send me flowers,
Gifts, food, cards, candy
Or give me handouts.

I do not need to be cuddled,
Cradled,
Cared for,
or catered to.
I am committed.

I cannot have my feelings hurt
Bad enough to turn me around.
I cannot be discouraged enough
To turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough
To cause me to quit.

When Jesus called me into His Army,
I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing,
I will still come out ahead.
I will win.

My God has and will continue
To supply all of my needs.
I am more than a conqueror.
I will always triumph.
I can do all things through Christ.

Demons cannot defeat me.
People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot weary me.
Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me.
Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me
And Hell cannot handle me.
I am a soldier.

Even death cannot destroy me.
For when my Commander
Calls me from this battlefield,
He will show death who's in charge.
I am a soldier in the Army,
And I'm marching claiming victory.

I will not give up.
I will not turn around.
I am a soldier,
Marching Heaven bound.

Here I stand!
Will You stand with me?



"In vain I have searched the Bible, looking for examples of early believers whose lives were marked by rigidity, predictability, inhibition, dullness and caution! Fortunately, grim, frowning, JOYless saints in Scriptures are conspicuous by their absence! Instead, the examples I find are of adventurous, risk-taking, enthusiastic and authentic believers whose JOY was contagious even in times of full trial! Their vision was broad even when death drew near! Rules were few and changes were welcome! The contrast between then and now is staggering!"

- Charles Swindoll

Good morning everyone..

I hit the floor running thinking I had slept in!!Rushed and got dressed poured our tea then sat down at the computer to see the time was an hour behind what I thought it was. Well, I am ready for the day.

We had a great day out yesterday,enjoying the country side then having lunch before heading home. Hubby had a snooze on the way home but that is normal for him.

Today, we are off to the farmers market in the city, meeting up with son and daughter in love there then out for brunch.
Have to take pants back to Costco  and hope they have the right size.

Hal, I understood the meaning of your comment,no need to explain 

Joan, thank you for breakfast..

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning, Amy.  I was up extra early, too.  I guess I was practicing for tomorrow when our time changes.  Great that you had a nice day out yesterday.  Enjoy your trip out again today and your time with your son and daughter in love.