It's a light rain here in my area. Got the girls outside just before it started! Chicago has a prediction of 10-15" of snow. I just can't imagine that much snow!

Sandra, glad your power wasn't out very long. 

Marylou, I loved Paula Vaughn designs as well.

Holly, it's good the steps can wait! Will be safer for you and Ralph, and I'm glad you're doing a landing.

Judy, doesn't surprise me you didn't know about your neighbor's death, but it is sad the ways things are now. I've been here 3 years and have never spoken to my neighbor across the street in the cul de sac. He's outside frequently washing his car when I'm at the mailbox or taking out the trash. Just crazy, isn't it?

Theresa, glad you could sign digitally and not have to make that trip again. Have you heard anything from your brother since Mom has moved? The best chocolate cake I ever made was from the recipe on the back of the Hersheys cocoa.

Trish, I have DDD (degenerative disc disease), as well as osteoporosis. I would be hesitant to do any type of exercise because of this. My orthopedic told me 2 yrs ago my L4 disc is half gone. 

My Walmart grocery app also lists things I normally buy and asks if I'm forgetting anything. I use the Walmart app as a "shopping list." When I see I need something, I add it to their app for either pickup or delivery.

Tried calling my sister again, no answer. She often goes down to the library. She is now confined to a wheelchair because of the weakness in her legs. Melena said there are a lot of Covid cases at the nursing home. 
 

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THE CHICKEN WITH EGG NOODLES CASSEROLE.....


ONE LADY WANTED 2NDS FOR LUNCH TODAY SINCE SHE HAD SO GO SUB AT THE SCHOOL SO I GAVE HER MORE.
THIS ONE IS MADE WITH CREAM SOUPS AND A CHEEZ-IT TOPPING. I REALLY LIKE IT.
QB S 
 

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Afternoon y'all! 

I don't have an instagram account, so I don't follow anyone.  I didn't need another wormhole in my life.  LOL! 

Pouring rain here, off and on.  I did walk at the park, needed an umbrella for most of the walk.  Cold here too.  The snow flurries are supposed to happen in extreme North Georgia, so the predictors moved the snow line!  No big deal, didn't need the panic of flurries we always get!  

Got my car back yesterday, just in time for this cold miserable weather!  I have heat again!!!! 

I have my repair guy working on the house repairs, and we apparently have termites, so he's doing the bond too!  Hubby and I both wish he was in Atlanta, this guy is great!  

Just made the lemon Bundt cake.  Had a panic, couldn't find my pan, hubby found it hiding in a cabinet I looked in!  

Nothing else exciting in my little corner of the world. 

Later my Friends! 

ITS GOING TO BE A COZY DAY AND QUIET HERE.  NO COOKING PLANNED.  I HAVE LEFTOVER CASSY AND SOME HOT DOGS I WANT TO EAT.  I LIKE THEM GRILLED.
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN. HERE TODAY AND WARM.  HITTING THE LOW 50S AGAIN TODAY.  
THAT'S IT FROM ME LADIES.  A QUIET DAY.  HAVE A GOOD ONE.  HUGS QB S 

Eating lunch with you.  Tomato soup and 1/2 a bologna sandwich. We have about 6 inches of snow on the ground.  Extreme cold supposed to come in tonight with blowing snow, same as Chicago weather.  I've read it's named the windy city for  the yakking politicians of the past, but having been there during the winter, the actual wind could easily be the reason.  Brrrrr!   Hope Aaron's hotel room is toasty.  

I see a junco sitting on top of the electric box trying to reach the seeds of a tall weed by the garage door.  No tracks through the yard, though, which is unusual.  I'm expecting a call from Cousin Judy in S. Carolina rubbing it in!  

My antibiotic has worked.  I finally feel well and pretty normal.  That and plenty of rest seem to have done the trick.  Good thing, too, as we're on for having the small group next Friday.  I've been working on taking down the Christmas stuff, this morning.  My plan to leave it all up won't work, now.  But some of it I leave out every year, but design--the winter stuff--until I can no longer stand it or when it seems like spring is nearer.

It is Bill's 60n birthday, today.  ML feels he always gets gypped because his birthday is right after Christmas, so she has several gifts for this special one.  They will spend it by themselves.  

Devonne, I hope your back feels better.  That picture was worth a thousand words--a very unique ship. 
I can see how it would be hard to turn Greg and Carter down.  The good thing is they are your family and you can be yourself no matter what comes along.  At least that's how I am when I go somewhere with ML.No need to pretend everything's hunky dory if it isn't.  

I'm sort of dull-witted today so am going to say goodbye and close this.  Have a good rest of the day.
Indy 



 

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INDY  I am glad to hear you are feeling better, wishing Bill a Happy Birthday, I understand about the "close to Christmas" with both boys having birthdays close to the day. Don't wear yourself out preparing for Friday, I've found if the bulk of the clutter is away people don't really see any dirt LOL

SANDRA that casserole looks good, can you share the recipe please, good for taking to the boys, it would fill them up.
I have been searching for nice salad recipes for our family gathering next Sunday, sis and I like to have some nice things to share, my SIL will bring her usual frozen cheesecake. One of my nieces is following our tradition, she has a nice salad she posted about. We haven't heard from the other 3 nieces, so who knows. Sis-IL did comment that she wasn't eating meat so would bring a substitute. We asked that everyone bring meat or something to BBQ and let us know what other things they bring to share. My Sis-IL is very big, maybe she is on another diet, when really she just needs to stop drinking. 

DEVONNE that is a great pic of the ship, it's just too big for me, I like the smaller ones. I know there are many places to go, but it seems like it would be crowded, and I like walking up the stairs when I can, and I couldn't do that many floors, we booked Deck 6 on Queen Elizabeth, it's dining rooms on Deck 3 and buffet on Deck 9, so an easy walk to either. 

CHERYL I hope he stays warm in that cold, I just can't fathom it, my brain won't go past -5C - I saw where there is a cold warning in Canada for below -30 YIKES ! 
THERESA it isn't getting easier is it ((((hugs)))) at least the last of it is in progress, slow though it maybe. Hoping you have good news this week, and you can finally relax!

HOLLY there weather seems to be bad everywhere at the moment. Our north is getting terrible rain, so is the south, the weather bureau predicted a dry very hot summer, so a lot of stock was sold off cheap as the farmers wouldn't be able to feed them, and now they are furious. 

Today we are expecting a lot of rain here as well, the Mr and Pete are out doing the lawns before it hits.
I have been doing a jigsaw AND my temperature quilt. It's a quick sew, only 1 1/2" squares so they go together fast.

I need to get vegetables and fruit, I got a big shop done, but we are now out of them. I still haven't found my cross stitch book LOL It's a sign !!
 

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[size=125]Trish, sadly the smaller ships will be a thing of the past. The first ship I went on was the Fantasy and it has been scrapped. I'm glad my cruising days were mainly when we had the smaller ships.

Theresa, the lemon bundt cake sounds delicious. I wonder if you could make that using Monkfruit, lol. 

The quilt is finished for Caleb & Sadie Grace and Gary took it home with him. It measures 57x68. Hope to finish Carter's quilt tomorrow. 

Judy, my back is much better, thanks. I had to look up "junco." What a cute little bird! Reminds me of a chickadee, my favorite. Is there a possiblity your Friday group might get canceled because of weather? Happy #60 to Bill!

Logan came by and got his Christmas presents today. I don't see him very often. He stayed and had dinner with me and Gary. 





The chenille bias binding turned out great. I'm doing a regular binding for Carter's quilt.



Trish, how about a cheese tray with crackers and grapes?[/size]
 

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