Finland MN is up the north shore of Lake Superior. A little north of Silver Bay where my husband grew up. The town of Finland is still there. The things you listed happened at the base which is about three miles from Finland. It was taken out of service after the cold war. It is for sale if you're Interested.

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Good Morning, It is cold this morning, only 30*!!  Frank has a Dr. appt. this morning, he is coughing up a storm!!  Hope he gets better soon.  I have a sort of runny nose, but no coughing. It is so still outside, but beautiful, the sun is so bright.

I really don't have anything to say this morning, Frank just came out and is getting his coffee.  So will just sign off, wishing you all well, have a wonderful day, Love you all, BJ.

Have taken it easy today. I fixed a big breakfast for lunch and have been relaxing. I watched The Gift years ago, but watched it again today. It was long, but seemed even longer with two phone calls and on pause, lol. 

Patty, it's very remote so doubt there's any interest...and contaminated.

Today I watched a video about the George abandoned AF base in Victorville, CA. I'm surprised our government leaves these places in such a mess. The EPA has been working on this base since 1992 & will until 2077. This one was huge...on 5,000 acres, had a hospital, a school & a golf course. I enjoy watching videos about different topics.

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Hope BJ that Frank is doing better, sounds like he has what I did, takes a while for the cough to go ((((hugs)))) BJ keep safe and hope you don't get it!

SANDRA yum, those bundies will be enjoyed! AND the soup, you are spoiling them and they do like it I bet! That was a big loss, hope the next game is better for you!

DEVONNE those old places would be too hard to have remediated, it would be difficult, they would need to excavate so much to get good soil, the cost would be prohibitive. I hope Gary gets good news soon. Your embroidery designs are gorgeous

PATTY good news that you don't have snow yet! Hope you get some when you get closer to Christmas, it would be strange without it LOL

JANET how is the car?? WOW on the price of sweet potato, ours is much worse, last time I paid about $2.50 pound. Our fruit and veg is pretty expensive right now!

INDY you have had a busy time, I hope you find your way around the new devices, too bad about the wedding, but you probably wouldn't have gone, it would have been nice to be informed.

HOLLY that is great having the family around, you would have enjoyed it. Family getting together whenever they can is wonderful. We are planning our family gathering with my sis, hopefully the week after Christmas or New Year, then with my brother and all his late in January. No idea where that will be LOL 

We had a busy few days, took Dean to the ENT on Tuesday, he offered a place on Thursdays list, so we were at the hospital at 6.30am, Dean did very well, he was a little anxious, his BP was a little high, so they gave him some sedation, honestly he was absolutely hysterical funny. Kept calling Megan 'mummy' and everything was "wow" said some really funny things, the nurses were laughing, one was almost crying with laughter. She told Megan that she was hoping she was recording it all.

He's fine now, and was home after a few hours, was pretty sleepy, but good the next day. His nose isn't even sore, the Dr said he went well, and it should all be OK now.

I went to training today, I survived well, I was up early to bake bread, and put the corned silverside in the slow cooker, it was delicious tonight, with steamed cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato,  zucchini and some mash. The guys devoured it pretty quickly. 
Tomorrow I would like to head to a large mall nearby, hoping the Mr will come with me, I want to get something for my birthday, if he goes to bowls - again - I will be pretty cross. He asked me what he could get me, and he should be there to get it. 

We will have my birthday dinner on next Wed, they are going camping on Friday, and will be packing on the Thursday night, so it makes sense to have it a few days early.
I think I might cook a big pot of meaty spaghetti sauce, or make meatballs and have with sauce and pasta. My sis had a good idea, they had a big lasagne for Chloe's birthday, and for ice cream cake they softened a big tub of vanilla ice cream, added crushed Oreos, then put into a cake tin, and decorated the top with Malteasers. It looked fabulous, and didn't break the budget. 

I am tired tonight, I was expecting to be after a busy week, still coughing a little, but just a very little, I do hope that FRANK gets better quickly.

Can't believe it's almost December

Forgot to say, I didn't know Tammy still came here, not sure how I feel about that, she left abruptly, and didn't respond to my messages for a while. Did she remarry and divorce again?  I didn't know her son died either, that is sad, I remember he had an addiction?? Or am I wrong.
 

Last edited by tricia-anne (11/18/2023 4:06 am)

Good Morning, it is fairly light outside, but the outside lights are still on.  I really don't have anything to say this morning. Frank is still coughing and was all night.  I still have the cold but little coughing, my nose runs pretty steadily.  Well, the sun is starting to shine a bit, nice!!

I'm going to sign off and wish you all well, hope you have a nice day.  We have no plans as yet, but may take a ride somewhere.  Sending love and best wishes, BJ.

Oops! I started my post and my laptop died. 

I haven't been in the sewing room in 3 days. I needed a break, so I've been resting and watching tv.  I'm back in there now, but plan to start a design & go watch tv. I've been in a TV mood lately.

I read the reason they don't clean up these bases is because the houses have asbestos and lead paint. That would cost a fortune. So interesting, like ghost towns. I also watch abandoned plantations, houses, etc.

Trish, sadly, this is a public forum, not private, so anyone can come here and read. I guess we need to keep that in mind when doing our posts, lol. Glad Dean is ok now and you are doing better!

It's beautiful here today, 70 degrees. I haven't been out of the house in 3 days, haven't needed or wanted to go anywhere. I'll get out and about tomorrow!

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