Afternoon y'all! 

Thanksgiving will be here.  Just 4 of us.  Luke is crushed he won't make it!  We told him to not worry, we will have years like this for all 3 of them!  Price of kids growing up! 

We will oven roast a turkey.  Green stuff (pistachio salad), 3 cheese roni, and fried okra.  Not a big spread.  

Hubby got me the Chex mix snoopy tin!   I love it! 

 I have finished my Christmas cards!!!! 

I finished the OBW!!!!!!!!!

I have inches left on the last binding for Alex's placemats, Luke's are done! 

Need to go upstairs and wrap the gifts I already bought!  

Yesterday we went to my MIL's.  Told her if she could get some ham and turkey, we would have sandwiches, and we would bring desserts and a side.  So she bought a bunch of ham and turkey, cooked bacon, made several sides, and several desserts along with snack food!  I now have too much sweets in the house,  I'm at a loss!  She said we were not specific.  I heard my hubby tell her several times what the plan was, and she repeated it back to him! 

Saturday, we went to the UGA game.  Timothy Miller, a local opera singer, sang God Bless America at the game.  He is so good, it sends goose pimples when he sings.  You can tell he loves it! 

I believe you are now caught up on my little corner of the world! 

Later my Friends! 

Theresa, when you mentioned pistachio salad it brought back lovely memories for me.  My mom always made that green pistachio salad for Thanksgiving.  My boys did not care for it, so it was not a part of our dinner spread.  That Simba sounds like a hoot!!!  Lots of fun for sure.

Today I took another load to the thrift store for donation.  I had 10 button down sweaters that I used to wear to work that I will not wear again, so off they went.  i did keep a black and a white one.  You know, just in case!!  

Trish, I was in the Amish store on Saturday and I saw a jam called Christmas Jam.  I read the ingredient label and It sounds like the jam you mentioned with the apples, strawberries and spices.   I bought one to try.

Nothing much to say today, so will close. 

Last edited by Chlynn1129 (11/24/2025 2:56 pm)

You have to be so careful these days when answering the phone, I always let it go to messages,  and my mobile is set to screen unknown numbers, if they want me they'll leave a message, I get probably 3-4 on home AND mobile each day, annoying!!

ABOUT MY JAM, if you want the recipe I can send you a link, it has a toggle at the recipe to change to US measurements, BUT I would absolutely do 1/2 quantities, it makes at least 6 full cup measurements of jam in the 1/2 recipe size. I filled 6 of 1 cup jars with a small jar of leftover.

THANK YOU again for my birthday wishes, I was so lucky to get a new Garmin watch, it's gorgeous, and so light compared to my old one, they  surprised me this year, I had no idea and all my gifts were a surprise, got a new jigsaw as well, it's so pretty!

We had a nice dinner and then came back for cake, no one wanted coffee, so it was just cake, and a chat then early bed!

DEVONNE I look forward to pics of the house when they move in!! Going to be great, and a good idea to set some things up for them, I got odd bits and pieces for Megan & Gary when they first bought, then when they moved, kettles, laundry hampers, cleaning stuff, all that sort of  "odd" stuff LOL

SANDRA enjoy those cuddles, I love when Oscar cuddles up to me, and it's also nice to go home! The little devil has decided that NOTHNG should move outside without his barking, he gets chastised, but he cares for about 2 seconds and off again!! Naughty boy!

THERESA poor little Simba, he must have been scared! Some of them are so scared of anything different. I know you will have a good day even without Luke (((hugs)))

I did my training then decided I may as well get my nails done as I had to go to the mall to get the sleep gummies, our store had no stock and the 1/2 price finishes today.

Really hot today,  and going to be worse tomorrow, then hot till next week, thank heavens for A/C.
I might get some needlework done, I need to pack up some things for Friday's class, I am taking cake for Julie's 70th, Sara's B/Day on 11th and mine, we may as well make a celebration of it all

I need to find some space for my  new bowls, I see some more clean out happening, maybe I will wait, I would like to rearrange the whole kitchen, Megan will help if I wait till the Dec/Jan holidays, she will be home for 8 weeks. I was going to make more chutney, but tomorrow it can happen, I saw some cheaper jars (and smaller)  in Kmart.

 

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I ordered wrap n zap from amazon, it was supposed to come yesterday. Got email last night that it was delayed and will come December 1. I checked online and both Hobby Lobby and Michael’s near me have it in store, so I planned to go get some today. Good thing I didn’t get an early start, at 9 a.m. the mail person delivered my order. 

Both of us were sneezy and sore throats last night, took Claritin and feel fine this morning, so some kind of seasonal allergies. 

Anyone ever heard of prosperity hens? I saw a reference to them and googled a tutorial. They are made with 4 inch squares and 1.5 inch squares for the bills, and stuffed, they have a bird shape. You run a string thru them from top to bottom, with beads in between, and hang them up. Maybe a future project. 

The corn pudding got a thumbs up from Ralph. We’re having leftover ham and the corn pudding tonight. 

It is cold and rainy today, at least it is not snow!!

I went to the grocery store to get the last of the items I need for Thursday.  Since Anthony and family will be staying until Saturday, I needed some fresh fruits and some yogurts for breakfast.  I did make a potato, bacon, sausage and egg casserole to have on Saturday morning.  They are supposed to go over to Emmily's parents and put out the outside Christmas decorations for them.

The grocery store was packed, so I was glad that I had gotten most of the things I needed already.  I wanted fresh green beans, and they did not look good again today (two different stores) so I got some frozen ones.  I have not used frozen so this will be a first.  My family usually used the canned ones.

I made my cranberry/orange sauce this morning.  It is good and I love it with turkey.

Holly, I have not heard of prosperity hens, but they sound cute, especially for in the kitchen.

We have not had a land line for years.  I was hesitant to be without, but I have not missed it at all.  Like most people, we only answer to numbers we know.

I am going to peel and boil my sweet potatoes today and just refrigerate them till Thursday and then will put them in the oven after the turkey comes out.  So, better go get to it!

Cold and grey all day.  A little rain this afternoon.  Thanksgiving promises to be in high 30’s but dry.    No matter as we aren’t going out and no  one traveling here. 
​    Holly- they just came out with a locking revolving mat.  I have no interest but saw it today on line.  
Trish- that’s exactly what I do.  We haven’t had a land line since we left NY (about 10 years?). I don’t miss it.  
I’m baking sweet potatoes. I bake 4-6 at a time and then freeze them and take them out as I need them.  Personally, I don’t like them but DH eats them everyday,  regardless if the go with the meal or not. 
tomorrow I’ll make a pumpkin pie, prep the Brussels sprouts, peel the potatoes  for mashed and make the dressing.  That will leave the turkey, biscuits, peas and gravy for Thursday.  We plan to eat between 2-3.  Sounds like a lot for 2 but I will freeze half of the turkey breast and dressing for another time.  
    We’re having salmon and baked potatoes tonight.  


   

WONKY ADS.....
1.  WANTED:  HAIR-CUTTER.  EXCELLENT GROWTH POTENTIAL.
2.  WANTED: MAN TO TAKE CARE OF COW THAT DOES NOT SMOKE OR DRINK.

RAIN EXPECTED BUT ITS WARMER TODAY.  MAY HIT 51.

I NEVER WATCH DANCING WITH THE STARS ANYMORE BUT DID THIS SEASON SINCE SOME OF THE NAMES WERE FAMILIAR TO ME.  THE WINNER WAS CHOSEN LAST NITE.  IN CASE SOMEONE HAS RECORDED BUT NOT WATCHED IT YET, I WILL NOT GIVE THE NAME.  IT WAS A GOOD YEAR.  MOST DANCERS I NEVER KNEW BUT A FEW WERE FAMILIAR.  
TONITE IS BINGO NITE.  
TODAY I AM GOING TO TRY SOME TUNA PINWHEELS WITH TORTILLAS TO SEE IF THEY ARE SOMETHING THAT MAY WORK AS A FINGER FOOD FOR TAPAS NITE.  I ALSO WANT TO BE ABLE TO USE MY TORTILLAS IN A DIFFERENT MANNER THAN BEEF BURRITOS.  WHEN I BUY A PACKAGE THERE ARE 10 IN IT AND I CAN NEVER EAT 10 BURRITOS BEFORE I HAVE TO TOSS SOME OUT.  THE RECIPE I FOUND ONLINE HAS CREAM CHEESE IN IT BUT I DO NOT LIKE CREAM CHEESE SO WILL TRY IT WITHOUT.  MAYBE WITH LESS MAYO SO THEY FIRM UP WELL.  I SHALL TEST THEM OUT TONITE.
NOTHING EXCITING PLANNED HERE.  MY SON INVITED ME TO TURKEY DINNER TOMORROW BUT HE DOES NOT EVEN HAVE A TABLE YET AND HE HAS HIS SON AND SON'S GIRLFRIEND OR THE MEAL AND HIS MIL STAYING WITH HIM TEMPORARILY SINCE HIS MIL HAS SURGERY ON FRIDAY.  I DO NOT WANT TO IMPOSE.  MY DAUGHTER ALSO INVITED ME BUT AGAIN, I DO NOT DO WELL IN A PARTY ATMOSPHERE SINCE MY HEARING ABILITY IS VERY AFFECTED.  AT LEAST WHEN I'M HERE IN OUR COMMON ROOM I CAN GO HOME TO MY APT AFTER AN HOUR OR SO.  WITH MY KIDS I WOULD HAVE TO STAY TIL THEY BROUGHT ME HOME.  
TOMORROW I AM MAKING MYSELF SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH STEAK AS WELL.  I HAVE NOT HAD THAT FOR AWHILE AND I HAVE A CRAVING.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIT OF A HERMIT.  I CAN BE ALONE AND BE HAPPY.  OR I CAN PARTY AS LONG AS ITS NOT FOR TOO LONG.  I AM FLEXIBLE WHEN NECESSARY.
TOMORROW I WILL EAT WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT AND WATCH TV, READ A BIT AND DO WHATEVER I LIKE EVEN IF ITS SEWING.  I WILL BE CONTENT.

I AM THANKFUL FOR A PRETTY HEALTHY LIFE FOR NOW.
I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY'S CONCERNS FOR ME AND THEIR ATTENTION.
I AM THANKFUL FOR GOOD FRIENDS HERE AND IN MY BUILDING.
WHAT MORE CAN A PERSON WANT.

IF I FORGET TO POP IN TOMORROW, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL.

THAT'S IT LADIES.  STAY SAFE.  HUGS FOR ALL, QB S 

Last edited by quiltbea (11/26/2025 10:24 am)

Devonne, I posted the corn casserole recipe, Ralph loves it.

Carol, I hope you had no damage from the tornado!

BJ, I hope you found out who that strange man was!

Judy, I am getting like you. I can't climb stairs anymore, so I can't get in Gary's RV. I only go when it's warm outside and we can sit outside. Greg doesn't have steps. I don't go there as much as I should. 

Speaking of manufactured homes, I watch a young couple on YT that bought what H bought and they had the roof raised after they got it on their land. I didn't know that could be done. 

I finally got around to trying to remove the bacon grease stains from my sweatshirt. Also had 3 blouses I love that had stains. All of the grease is gone and all of the stains on the blouses. I put Dawn Power Wash directly on the stains and left it on for 30 minutes. I also added regular Dawn. I'm so glad I don't have to throw away anything...happy camper here! 

Sandra, I have never thought of myself as a hermit, but I think I might be. I'm very content to be alone, but I do have Gracie. There's so much you can do...work puzzles, cook, watch movies and documentaries, clean the house, laundry, and You Tube is a never ending source of entertainment for me. I do pay for Netflix, which I need to start using! My greatest enjoyment used to be talking to my sisters. Joann and I talked every day.

Gary asked me this morning why I bought a new car just to keep it in the garage. I guess he has a point, lol. I am headed to Home Depot to look at flooring. I guess most stores will close earlier today. I will go by Gary's place since it's warm outside and he's only 4 miles from HD.

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I AM THINKING THE STRANGE MAN IN THE BED AT BJ'S MAY BE HER SON-IN-LAW VISITING WITH HER DAUGHTER.