Another rainy, foggy dreary day here.  I did go out to run some errands.  I had $55 in Kohl's cash that was about to expire so I went to spend it.  Had a difficult time finding $55 worth of anything I wanted.  Bought a Food network small cookie sheet pan.  It is really heavy and it is the size I use often.  Also bought some slipper socks for myself.  Dean looked at them and said "Merry Christmas to you! "    I also got a small ( about 18 inches) winter decoration to put outside on my table by the door.  It has holly berries, greenery and some gold branches and is in a cute wicker vase/holder.  That is the extent of my decorations outdoors.   I do have a winter wreath to hang on the door but it is still in the basement.  Time is running out!!

I made a big pot of chili today and a pan of cornbread.  I will send most of it home tomorrow with Aaron so he and his family can have it for supper too.  One cannot make a small batch.

 

SANDRA you are so welcome, I would miss you all if we didn't have this forum to visit. (((hugs)))) Yum on the peanut butter things, I love peanut butter, and I have been down to pick up a pack of those Reece things, they are so good, Enjoy your lunch!! I see there is a new Call to the Midwife series coming, looking forward to that!

DEVONNE  we are only away 5 nights, it's Cunard Queen Elizabeth, we do take extra clothes to dress up, it's always been a tradition to "dress" for dinner, they have - as we say - dumbed it down for the Australians, which is a pity, there are so many liners you can go on with no dress code, we love it for the occasion, the staff dress so beautifully why not do so as well.  I have black & white formal wear for the formal night, otherwise a nice dress or long dressy pants and some glitzy tops. Most people will probably NOT dress up, apparently not even a jacket for the men is needed, but the Mr has his LOL 

INDY sounds like a lovely day out, I am heading to our beautiful harbour soon, I will try to get some pics for you all. it's a beautiful day here, and the Mr is getting impatient, we don't have to board till later, but he wants to leave NOW .

PATTY  the snow is lovely, Pete says it's lovely till it's not, he spent time in London and Germany when it was snowing, he says it's so beautiful, then it goes sloshy LOL 

Nothing else to report, we have bags ready, just emptied the dishwasher, and HIS brother is visiting their sis today, no doubt there will be messages and emails to report. 
Julie just messaged, they just left home, it's a long drive for them, they are parking for the 5 nights at the Opera House, just a short walk to the ship from there.  It's easier for them that way, they are 45 mins drive further out from us.

Hope to check in later today or tomorrow, will see how the service is, will definitely check in on Friday (my time) 
See you later!

Heavy rain and wind last night…58*…just rain now.
Waiting for BestBuy to deliver and set up a new TV.  We’ve never had a Smart TV before…hope we’re smart enough.  🤪
   Our delivery window is 7am to 7 pm.  🤪😂

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Devonne, glad to hear Gary is mending and that you got to spend some time together.  I have wanted a small fireplace/heater for awhile. We just have so little available space so I thought this table top size was the best choice when I saw it.  I ordered the Bronze color.  Wanted the Cinnamon red but it was already sold out.  And, Howard and I agreed on the bronze...

QB, you're right and that's what I tell anyone who can still get around.  I'm quite limited, now, with lower back and hip issues so I faithfully use my cane, the walker when it seems right and am a whiz with a grocery cart!  Too bad they're only in groc. stores.  

Y'all aren't going to believe this:  Howard is off to lunch with the ROMEOs--Retired Old Men Eating Out--a group from church.  It's open to anyone and he's been invited before but this is his first time.  I hope he "loves" it.  Well...at least likes it.  I never thought I'd see the day when MY husband had a more active social life than I do.  But, I'll take it and have the house to myself for a bit.  Of course, you've never heard THAT before!  

One more obscure perk with our "family"  here we get to read  about other's vacations, day trips, fun times, family times, and other joys.  I know that enriches my days and life.  

Patty, cute little snowman and nice pic of your man!  I looked up and out this morning and the snow was really coming down...for about ten minutes and then it stopped.  We are predicted for snow this afternoon so it looked like a rehearsal for that.  I know your son and family will appreciate your goodies.  The baby must be old enough now to be told "it's from Grandma".

Janet, congrats on you new smart tv.  I think you'll love it.  With Howard, being a techie, we've had one for so long, I can't remember what the old ones were like.  Of course, like any electronic, it can drive you nuts, too. 

I'm going to quit.  For this solitary interlude,  need to get something done, not play it away.  
Indy 

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😂😂😂😂 Thanks indy! But that's me in the picture!!!!🤗

Patty, I'm mortified.  Please forgive me.  That's what a quick look at a small pic will do.  On a closer look and not concentrating on the snowman, of course that's not a man.  Not the first time I've been wrong.  Howard just informed me that "with the lap you have, you  can make pictures bigger, you know"...  NO, of course I didn't know that!  

He's off for the 2nd time to T-Mobile.  He discovered our other cell phone carrier had cut us off.  That, after they admitted a couple of weeks ago that the reason they couldn't go ahead and charge our credit card was their problem and they were working on it.  Then we still got another e-mail saying we'd better pay or we'd be shut off.    We never heard anymore so we figured the problem was resolved.  Not so.  When he called them this morning, they still hadn't fixed it. 
So he got the proper info for porting our long-held numbers, went to T-Mobile and when it was almost accomplished, they couldn't use our credit card.  Said it was frozen. So, back home to  do whatever it was he needed to about that and now he's headed back to town.    One of the disadvantages of rural living is the ten miles to town. Wrecked his day...

Congrats QB on the big win.  Don't spend it all in one place!  Hope you get your fudge done today.   Loved the joke and was stymied by it until the answer.  So clever...

It's 8 degrees here today.  Brrrrr.   I'm staying put in the house.  Lucky I can, I guess.  Later...
Indy

 

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No worries indy!!!
Sandra, I got your card yesterday, thank you!  I loved yesterday's joke.

It's been very cold here, highs of 14 below and there abouts.  
Our internet and phone has been in and out since Monday, more out.  TV has been out.  Not that I watch a lot of TV but the holiday baking shows are coming to the end and I want to see them! 

We've had people going through the ice already and one 18 year old died.  They have no business going on the ice yet.  Yes it's been cold this week but not enough to make thick ice.  But for me three feet of ice is barely enough!  So glad we don't go ice fishing anymore.

I'm posting this while I think we still have service.  Have a great day everyone.

Apartment life often means little privacy. 
I realized that one day when my kitten was running around my bedroom, climbing onto shelves and into the dresser as I was getting ready for work. I finally exploded 
at the kitten: “You’d 
better sit down; you’re getting on my nerves!” A second later, a voice from upstairs 
responded, “OK!”

BRIGHT AND SUNNY BUT COLDDDD.  WILL NOT GET OUT OF THE 30S THIS WEEK.

TRISH......I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL TRIP.  ENJOY THE DRESSING UP.  

THERESA.....THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY WHEN I SET MY TV TO RECORD AMC TOMORROW MORNING FOR A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN AND SNOOPY, COME HOME. 

DEVONNE......I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT DAY AND THAT GARY IS FEELING MUCH BETTER.

JANET.....I AGREE.  GO OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN. 

PATTY......LIKE YOU I ENJOY THE HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS. THERE ARE SEVERAL DEALING WITH XMAS THIS YEAR INCLUDING HARRY POTTER.  

THE KID IS ME IS ENJOYING THE ANIMATED XMAS FEATURES WITH FROSTY, RUDOLPH, AND EVEN FRED FLINTSTONE.  ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR.

I MADE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE YESTERDAY.  NO NUTS.  TODAY I PLAN TO MAKE A BATCH WITH WALNUTS, MY FAVORITE.  I'M A NUT LOVER.  I ALSO NEED TO MAKE SOME BUNDIES FOR MY DAUGHTER AND HER FAMILY.  I WILL FREEZE THOSE FOR HER.  I DON'T KNOW WHEN SHE WILL BE DROPPING BY.

THAT'S MY PLAN FOR TODAY.  ALSO MY LAPS.  I WAS A BIT OFF-KILTER YESTERDAY SO ONLY DID 1 LAP.  NOT ENOUGH FOR SURE.  WILL DO MORE TODAY
STAY SAFE AND WARM.  HUGS QB S 

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For the first time in many years, last night I went to an elementary school Christmas program. My great nephew is a first grader at the school where my kids went and invited me to his program. It was cute but by the time it was over my back was really hurting from sitting on the bleachers.

I did something stupid yesterday. As I backed out of the garage I hit the garage door closer button too soon. The door hit my car, thankfully no damage to car.   I raised door, backed out, then closed door … and it immediately raised back up. After two more tries, I realized that I must have caused a problem. I figured out that the roller on one side of door had jumped out of the track causing the door to be in way of the electric eye. Not a serious bit of damage but I couldn’t get it back in.   Thankfully the man who lives next door works from home and has repeatedly told me to call him if I need help. 5 minutes after he came over, it was fixed!  As a thank you, I gave him a generous serving of the chicken and veggie stir fry that I fixed for my evening meal. He is such a nice guy, even brought me a lovely scarf from his recent work trip to India.

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The CEO of a large corporation was giving advice to a junior executive. “I was young, married, and out of work,” he lectured. “I took the last nickel I had and bought an apple. I polished it and sold it for a dime. The next day I bought two apples, polished them, and sold them for ten cents each.”“I see,” said the junior executive. “You kept reinvesting your money and grew a big business.” “No,” said the CEO. “Then my wife’s father died and left me a fortune.”
SUNNY AND COLD TODAY. BRRRR.
I MADE MORE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE YESTERDAY, SOME OF IT WITH NUTS.  I AM HAPPY.
TODAY I REALLY NEED TO MAKE THE BUNDIES FOR MY DAUGHTER AND HER FAMILY.  

MARYLOU......SORRY YOUR GARAGE DOOR GOT KNOCKED OFF TRACK.  AT LEAST YOU KNEW HOW TO FIX IT EVEN IF IT TOOK YOUR NEIGHBOR TO DO IT FOR YOU.  AND I'M SURE HE APPRECIATED THE STIR FRY PAYMENT.
WHEN I LIVED WITH MY SON, I HAD THE DUTY TO PICK UP THE KIDS FROM THE BUS STOP AFTER SCHOOL.  IT WAS A MILE DOWN A ROAD WITH A STEEP HILL AT ONE END SO NATURALLY I TOOK THE CAR.  ONE DAY I TRIED TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR WITH MY REMOTE AND IT WOULDN'T OPEN.  MY MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE WAS NIL.  HAD TO WALK DOWN THAT ROAD TO MEET THE GRANDS TO WALK THEM HOME.  WHAT A TIRING TREK FOR ALL OF US.  COME TO FIND OUT ALL I HAD TO DO WAS PULL THE ROPE DOWN AND THE DOOR WOULD GO UP BY HAND.  DUH, DUH.  LEARNED MORE ABOUT IT SO IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN,  AND ABOUT THE SEEING EYE AND KEEPING IT CLEAR.

DEVONNE......GOOD TO HEAR GARY IS EATING MORE THINGS AND IS IMPROVING.  YOU NEED HIM HEALTHY FOR YOU SOON.

WELL, BLUE BLOODS IS DONE.  I WATCHED THEIR FINAL PROGRAM OF THE SERIES LAST NITE.  AFTER 14 YEARS ITS FINISHED.  ENJOYED THAT SHOW.  IT HAD GOOD THINGS HAPPENING MOST OF THE TIME. IT FINISHED ON A GOOD NOTE.

THAT'S IT LADIES.  I HAVE TO SORT MY PILLS AND TAKE MY LAPS.  MAYBE WORK ON THE JIGSAW A BIT OR DO A BIT OF SEWING.  GOSH, I'D BETTER SEW.  I CAN FINISH MY XMAS GNOME FOR THIS YEAR.
HUGS FOR ALL.  QB S 

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