Another lovely day in Oklahoma. . .

[PollyannaMom]

Just caught the news about the Eastern Seaboard, the flood developments and, subsequent warnings there. We have been fortunate.

Yeah, it's not pretty. - Extremely wet and windy here (MA). I just got back a few minutes ago from picking up my "permit-holding" DS at school (meaning driving to get him, and then him driving us home). He was a trooper! - Dealt with two traffic lights out, one road closure, and a small branch falling only about 20 feet in front of him. Great experience (considering he's close to taking his test - I wouldn't have let him if he was just starting out!!) But yikes, it was yucky out there! We're glad to be in for the night.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Yeah, it's not pretty. - Extremely wet and windy here (MA). I just got back a few minutes ago from picking up my "permit-holding" DS at school (meaning driving to get him, and then him driving us home). He was a trooper! - Dealt with two traffic lights out, one road closure, and a small branch falling only about 20 feet in front of him. Great experience (considering he's close to taking his test - I wouldn't have let him if he was just starting out!!) But yikes, it was yucky out there! We're glad to be in for the night.

Glad you guys made it home ok though!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Glad you guys made it home ok though!

Thanks. The logical part of me says it's good for him to run into these things while one of us is still there giving instructions (instead of all by himself too soon after he gets his license!) - but there's always that part of you that sees them as little kids.

He really did impress me, though.

 

[Micca]

Thanks. The logical part of me says it's good for him to run into these things while one of us is still there giving instructions (instead of all by himself too soon after he gets his license!) - but there's always that part of you that sees them as little kids.

He really did impress me, though.

You'll feel much better when he can start running errands for you--i.e, You're cooking dinner and realize you have run out of butter. DS can go pick that up for you, and if he sees anything in the bakery department that would be good for dessert....he can go ahead and pick that up too. Sound good???

 

[PollyannaMom]

Just a quick check-in from my phone. We lost power last night, so I have been off line, but we’re doing OK.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Reporting in again. Power back, but cable/internet still out.

 

[Micca]

Being without electricity is the worst, but being without cable/internet is a close second. AlDIOIANS are all thinking about you guys.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Reporting in again. Power back, but cable/internet still out.

Glad to hear your power is back on and that you guys were ok. Hopefully your cable and internet get back on soon enough *fingers crossed*

 

[PollyannaMom]

Being without electricity is the worst, but being without cable/internet is a close second. AlDIOIANS are all thinking about you guys.

Glad to hear your power is back on and that you guys were ok. Hopefully your cable and internet get back on soon enough *fingers crossed*

All good now. Thanks, everyone, for the well-wishes!

 

[Kitty 34]

Pollyanna, I sooooo remember those days of driving with our sons as they learned to drive. Kudos to you having your son drive in storm conditions!! Sounds like he did an awesome job.

Glad everyone on the east coast survived that yukky Nor-easter.

Can we all just get over winter now!!!!!

 

[ronandannette]

La la la la la "It is the winter that never ends, it just goes on and on my friends..."

Another 15" between Thursday and Saturday. DS's car looked really similar to this after the plows went by yesterday. It took him 1/2 an hour to shovel it out enough to drive off to work this morning.

 

[NFLDERS]

SLAINTE!

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day...

Sinead

 

[Micca]

Yay St.Patrick's Day! I was at the grocery yesterday and I had a corned beef brisket in my hand but I just couldn't pull the trigger. I'm the only one who would eat it and if I tried to make it with cabbage it'd probably stink up the house (cooking cabbage does that, right?) And oh the Reubens I could make, but again
it'd be me eating it all. I did find a 12 pack sampler of Guinness which I knew also would be all mine, because I showed so much restraint on the corned beef, I found it perfectly acceptable to pull the trigger on those. I then pulled the bottle opener on them. I might have to go back for another sampler pack.

Anyone else doing anything fun over the weekend?

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Yay St.Patrick's Day! I was at the grocery yesterday and I had a corned beef brisket in my hand but I just couldn't pull the trigger. I'm the only one who would eat it and if I tried to make it with cabbage it'd probably stink up the house (cooking cabbage does that, right?) And oh the Reubens I could make, but again
it'd be me eating it all. I did find a 12 pack sampler of Guinness which I knew also would be all mine, because I showed so much restraint on the corned beef, I found it perfectly acceptable to pull the trigger on those. I then pulled the bottle opener on them. I might have to go back for another sampler pack.

Anyone else doing anything fun over the weekend?

My DH would have joined you for that sampler pack of Guinness. The darker and stronger the beer, the better, in his opinion.

Have fun celebrating!

 

[NFLDERS]

Micca:. Maybe, you remember my dh wanting to buy an electric car. We decided that because we are seniors and, do not drive as often as we use to, not to go electric. However, our eldest son did. He picked his Bolt up this week and, we are going to see it then, go for a ride with him this week end. My dh is so excited!

Vroom...

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Yay St.Patrick's Day! I was at the grocery yesterday and I had a corned beef brisket in my hand but I just couldn't pull the trigger. I'm the only one who would eat it and if I tried to make it with cabbage it'd probably stink up the house (cooking cabbage does that, right?) And oh the Reubens I could make, but again
it'd be me eating it all. I did find a 12 pack sampler of Guinness which I knew also would be all mine, because I showed so much restraint on the corned beef, I found it perfectly acceptable to pull the trigger on those. I then pulled the bottle opener on them. I might have to go back for another sampler pack.

Anyone else doing anything fun over the weekend?

Yummm.....Guinness it's one of my go-to's. I like the Black Lager version as well.

Funny but we made plans with Aaron's dad and his g/f and her son for tomorrow a couple weeks ago not actually realizing what tomorrow was going to be but guess we're having pizza..either for dinner or lunch on St. Patrick's Day. Kinda wish I was going to the parade instead though lol.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Micca:. Maybe, you remember my dh wanting to buy an electric car. We decided that because we are seniors and, do not drive as often as we use to, not to go electric. However, our eldest son did. He picked his Bolt up this week and, we are going to see it then, go for a ride with him this week end. My dh is so excited!

Vroom...

Ohhh electric how nice. As far as electric goes my want would be a Tesla Model 3

 

[Micca]

Micca:. Maybe, you remember my dh wanting to buy an electric car. We decided that because we are seniors and, do not drive as often as we use to, not to go electric. However, our eldest son did. He picked his Bolt up this week and, we are going to see it then, go for a ride with him this week end. My dh is so excited!
Vroom...

Gotta love the Bolt--it's named after a Disney movie! Enjoy the ride!

My DH would have joined you for that sampler pack of Guinness. The darker and stronger the beer, the better, in his opinion.

Yummm.....Guinness it's one of my go-to's. I like the Black Lager version as well.

There are 3 bottles each of 4 styles of Guinness--two of them aren't commonly available in the U.S. and they are ALL delicious! I had never noticed this package before, it might be a limited run for St.Patrick's day.

 

[NFLDERS]

Follow up. We had a great morning with our son, ddil and, 2 dgds.

So as not to bore you with Bolt pictures and, this being a Disney forum, I will share this one picture.

Our youngest dgd's handprint on the Bolt's back door. She's 9 years young!

 

[ronandannette]

Follow up. We had a great morning with our son, ddil and, 2 dgds.

So as not to bore you with Bolt pictures and, this being a Disney forum, I will share this one picture. View attachment 309720

Our youngest dgd's handprint on the Bolt's back door. She's 9 years young!

Is that car hot pink?!? If so, cool!