LOST IN THE TRANSLATION......
1.  IN AN AUSTRIAN HOTEL CATERING TO SKIERS:  NOT TO PERAMBULATE THE CORRIDORS IN THE HOURS OF REPOSE IN THE BOOTS OF ASCENSION.
2.  ON THE MENU OF A SWISS RESTAURANT:  OUR WINES LEAVE YOU NOTHING TO HOPE FOR.

WE'VE GOT CLOUDS FORMING.  IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN IN THE FORECAST BUT WE NEED IT.  AS LONG AS HURRICANE MELISSA STAYS AWAY.  TEMPS STILL IN THE 50S DAYS, 30S NITES.

HOLLY AND DEVONNE.....THANK YOU FOR THE IDEAS.  I AM LIKING THE ONE WITH THE HOT DOGS.  DOES ONE BRING KETCHUP, RELISH,  AND MUSTARD  IN A SERVING BOWL  ALONG WITH THE MINI HOT DOGS?

MY MAINT GUY TIM WAS JUST HERE TO PUT IN MY NEW LIGHTBULBS.  I HAD MORE OUT THAT I THOUGHT BUT UNDER THE GLASS ORB ONE CAN'T REALLY TELL.  NOW THE KITCHEN IS SURE NICE AND BRIGHT NOW, THANKFULLY.
I WILL HAVE LOTS OF LIGHT TO COOK TODAY.  I AM THINKING A POT OF MASHED POTATOES AND THEN I CAN SHARE WITH A FEW HERE.  THEY CAN ADD THEIR OWN MAIN DISH.
THAT'S IT FOR NOW.  ITS BINGO NITE AND TIME FOR CHATTING AND WINNING SOME MONEY.  WE SHALL SEE IF THAT'S IN MY FUTURE.  IN THE MEANTIME, ITS LAPS TO DO AND SOME READING.  I AM READING AN AGATHA RAISIN COZY MYSTERY AND SHE'S ALWAYS GOOD.  I READ EVERY WORD.  I MAY KEEP THIS BOOK TO REREAD AGAIN.  IT'S "DEVIL'S DELIGHT" BY M.C.BEATON.  
FOR TRISH, THERE WAS A SERIES ON TV TITLED "AGATHA RAISIN" WITH ASHLEY JENSEN AND THEY WERE GOOD.  A BRITISH MYSTERY SERIES AROUND 2016.

OFF TO TAKE MY LAPS.  STAY SAFE MY FRIENDS.  HUGS, QB S 

Last edited by quiltbea (10/29/2025 8:09 am)

It's a rainy, chilly day in Georgia...I'm sure from Melissa.

Sandra, condiments are a personal preference. I think Gary did use mustard. Watch them closely, as they brown fast. 

Gary asked if he could stop by, which was unusual this early. E found a purebred Aussie on FB for free and Gary went and got him. The mother-in-law didn't like the dog, so it's goodbye time. He's bigger than their other Aussies, but I think it's all the fur!

Our first home we bought in 1970 is now a foreclosure and is up for auction Nov. 11. Gary is coming back when the kids get out of school and we are going there. We moved in 1995. We bought this house when Gary was 2 years old. He will be 57 soon. It's vacant and I hope we can get in.

I made cupcakes for Caleb and Sadie Grace. Decorated them with a Fall design. I bought paper cupcake boxes on Amazon that holds a dozen..so easy to carry.

Last edited by DownSouth (10/29/2025 9:19 am)

It’s another cloudy, chilly day. I did my exercises and did .2 miles on the treadmill, which translates to 1000 or so steps. 

Ralph went to Tim Horton’s with his brother, then we went to Aldi, so more steps. My knees and feet are complaining! 

Sandra, we put out a jar of mustard with the little hotdogs, but could also put out relish and ketchup. I haven’t made them since Heather’s family went vegetarian. Good luck with bingo!

Judy, it sounds like you had a nice trip. It’s always good to get home! 

Holly, Those meatballs are usually what I take to the church for socials and they are always a hit.  I use grape jelly sometimes instead of cranberry.  Easy and fast.  I had not had the hotdogs in crescent rolls, and will have to try them.  My mom used to make full sized hotdogs in a homemade roll and we, too, called the "pigs in a blanket". 

I made some ham and a side of zucchini for supper.  We love the zucchini now.  I also bought some cabbage to fry, but did not get to that yet.  Devonne, I love most veggies, too, but not kale.  I do not like the bitterness of it.

I finally drove my Janome to the repair shop today.  They said to expect a 10-14 day stay for the repair.  WOW, last time it was like 3 days.  I do miss sewing in the evenings, so it must get fixed.  Dean asked if I would like to look around when we dropped it off.  I said no, I did not want to be tempted.  

Mary Lou, enjoy your vacation.  Most people love the beach, I am not one of them; would rather be in the woods.  Good friends of ours have a condo in New York City and have invited us up several times.  I have never been, but those tall buildings give me stress, almost like claustrophobia.  They seem to close me in.  

Another cool, but sunny day and we enjoyed it outdoors, putting away my pots and planters.  It is supposed to rain tonight.

Last edited by Chlynn1129 (10/29/2025 4:03 pm)

Cheryl, maybe they have to wait for a part? 

It’s rainy and windy and generally dismal out, and my knees are not happy. I’m limping around. 

Tonight is Mischief Night, but we don’t have any kids near us. But Ralph will back the truck all the way in and probably close the gates anyway. The rain and wind are really bringing the leaves down! 

Dinner is in the crockpot, ravioli, spinach and meatballs. Faux lasagna, LOL.

Marylou, your Florida trip sounds wonderful. I'm not a beach person, but I love sitting on the balcony and listening to the ocean waves.

Cheryl, I've been given longer dates to get my embroidery machine cleaned, but they always get it done sooner. I don't have room for more machines. My embroidery machine is long & takes up a lot of space, then I have a huge monitor on the other side of the table. On my regular table, I have my Kenmore Elite machine and now a 1,000 piece puzzle, lol. 

We took the kids to our old 1970 house and couldn't get in...a bummer, as we really wanted to see it. We were able to walk around the house. The outbuilding Billy and I bought in 1972 was still there! Gary reminisced about how much basketball he and Dad played in the driveway and croquet in the backyard. We both thought the yard used to be big, but it's actually only 1/2 acre. We then went to our favorite bbq place for my birthday, early celebrating, as they have plans on Halloween night. My bbq salad was delicious. I love their cole slaw and got some to bring home.

Judy, welcome back home! I know what a tiring trip that must have been. Do they ever travel to visit you and Howard? 

Janet, I don't know how you talked him into doing the grocery shopping, but good for you! 

Trish, I look forward to seeing your sister's quilt. I will be starting my first sour dough starter soon! Still getting educated on You Tube, lol. It took me awhile to understand what it meant to "feed it." 

Last edited by DownSouth (Yesterday 9:58 am)

STOP THE PRESSES!
1.  THE LICENSE FEE FOR THE ALTERED DOGS WITH A CERTIFICATE WILL BE $3 AND FOR PETS OWNED BY SENIOR CITIZENS, WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ALTERED, THE FEE WILL BE $1.50.

THE RAIN IS COMING TODAY.  EXPECTING 1" TO 2" OF THE WET STUFF.  WE NEED IT.  I JUST HOPE WE DON'T LOSE POWER.  I HAVE SOME COOKING TO DO.
I WENT TO CRAFTS MORNING.  ON THE FREE TABLE WAS A FOOT PEDDLER EXERCISE THINGY.  I FORGET WHAT ITS CALLED.  THE GIVER GOT A NEW UPDATED ONE.  I WILL TRY IT TO SEE IF IT HELPS WITH THE LOSING WEIGHT.  I AM SURE THE EXERCISE CAN'T HURT.

JUDY.......NO, I AM NOT THE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR.  SHARON, MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR, HAS TAKEN THAT ROLL THANK GOODNESS.  SHE IS YOUNGER, GETS OUT A LOT, DRIVES AND HAS GREAT IDEAS.  SHE'S PERFECT FOR THE JOB OF UNOFFICIAL DIRECTOR.  I JUST STARTED THE WHOLE THING.

ON THE SUBJECT OF HUSBANDS SHOPPING....THAT DID NOT WORK OUT FOR ME.  I SENT MINE TO SHOP AND HE CAME HOME WITH MUCH MORE THAN THE LIST REQUIRED.  WE WERE A SINGLE COUPLE THEN AND WHO NEEDS 3 LBS RED HOTDOGS AND A 25 LB BAG OF FLOUR.  I DID VERY LITTLE BAKING AT ALL BACK THEN.  AND OTHER STUFF WE RARELY ATE.  NO, IT DID NOT WORK OUT FOR US.

MY SON HAS A NEW HOME UNDER CONTRACT.  ITS IN THE NEXT TOWN SO HE WILL LIVE CLOSER TO ME.  A BRAND NEW 2-STORY HOME, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 1/2 BATHS, ON .2 ACRES WITH ALL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES BUT THEY HAVE TO BUY THEIR OWN WASHER AND DRYER.  A LARGE BACK DECK AND NICE BIG YARD.  SOD IS DOWN, NO GRASS YET.  THE PICTURE LOOKS NICE.  I TOLD HIM NOT TO WORRY, I HAVE NO PLANS TO MOVE IN WITH THEM.  HE TOLD ME THE BEDROOMS WERE ALL UPSTAIRS SO IT WOULDN'T WORK FOR ME AND I CAME BACK WITH "BUT I CAN ALWAYS PUT IN A CHAIR LIFT."  OF COURSE, I NEVER WOULD DO THAT.  MY NEXT MOVE WILL BE TO A NURSING HOME PROBABLY.  I WILL POST A PICTURE LATER.

TODAY IS VEGGIE BEEF SOUP DAY.  I HAVE 3 NEIGHBORS ON MY LIST ALREADY WHO WILL SHARE.  ITS A GOOD DAY FOR IT.

STAY SAFE EVERYONE.  HUGS, QB S 

Last edited by quiltbea (Yesterday 11:03 am)

Afternoon y'all! 

Not much happening here!  I am getting my mind right to bring plants inside.  It will get close to freezing tonight, some of my plants are tropical and cannot handle that.  I left them out in the current cold weather so they could get the rain we have had.  It is so much better than me watering!

Luke is back to lay-off status.  "Friends" park money is done.  Being a smaller park, they don't bring in the funds for the "friends" group to be able to support them longer.  So now he is going stir crazy with nothing to do! 

Sara is still working on her Thesis.  It will be the next semester for her to defend it.  The machine breaking down and funding has been a problem!  She will finish! 

Alex survived his interview!  He is in the wait to hear the next step stage. 

Simba, is a hand-full.  He has established his routine and we are to follow it!  LOL! He keeps us on our toes! 

I am still trying to get myself into a routine, again.  It seems over the last few years, every time I establish a routine, something comes along to mess it up!  I should be able to get one going now!  

Hubby and I have been making a to-do list.  We have had so much stuff fall to the wayside.  When we ask each other what needs to be done there is so much that we cannot recall what needs to be done, so we made a list.  We have even crossed some items off said list!  That really felt good!  

I guess I need to start pulling in plants! 

Later my Friends! 

Holly, this year I am giving all the grandkids  money too.  I will also get them one gift.  Last year my grands from Columbus returned everything, so I will not shop again.  I absolutely hate shopping, so now I will have a good excuse not to do it.  I still feel sort of weird doing this, but the kids only really want money.

It has rained or drizzled all day and the leaves have come off of the trees in droves.

The repair shop called me with an estimate today.  He asked about the bobbin and said it does not look like an  original Janome bobbin.  I do not remember ever getting a different bobbin, but I bought this machine in 2001, so perhaps they have changed?  I did change it once to do some sewing with the bobbin that brings up the bobbin thread to the top, but did not do that well at all.  lol.  I only tried it a couple of times.  I told him their shop did this exact repair 2 years ago and he got sort of quiet.

Sandra, congrats to Matt on buying a new home.