Quarantine and chill and kindness chatty clubhouse: Jump in and join the conversation! All is welcome!

[tazdev3225]

Good morning. Just a bump up to save us from page 2. I'll be back later to share a couple pics of my trips this week.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning, welcome to the last day of 2022. Hard to believe how fast this year went, and hard to believe that our little thread is still going. Not as strong, we have lost a few Quackers here and there, but they are still thought of and wished well.
Calling for rain today, temps near 60- I'll take it.
Everything is down but the tree, which I will do tomorrow. Just have to strip and remake bed, then taking it easy. Back has been really bothering me the last couple of days.

@tazdev3225 --Welcome home!

Enjoy the day

 

[easyas123]

Good morning and Happy New Years Eve to you all!

Hard to believe how fast this year went, and hard to believe that our little thread is still going.

It is amazing...over 1050 pages. Are we going on the 3rd year?

Not much on my plate today. My husband will be home sometimes later this afternoon, he went up to do some hunting and hang out with his cousins for a few days, and see his Aunt & Uncle. He always comes back having had a good time and refreshed from his visits up there. We don't do up NYE or day here, but I do have some wings -he loves wings - and some other odds & ends in case he wants a bit of party type food this evening. I need to go to the grocery store for my weekly stock up of veggies & salad stuff, and once the dogs get up and off of my bed, I need to change the sheets.

It's foggy out here, misty but not raining yet. I think we are supposed to have rain today, we'll see I suppose.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. It is cloudy here with rain expected. Highs in the 50s. We were able to let the kids play outside yesterday at Ethan's party. It seemed strange to do that in late December. They had a good time.

Today We are taking the kids to build a bear. They got gift cards from Uncle Jeff and family. I am watching the kids for a bit while Kenny gets a haircut. I took a walk already and hope to get in another one before the rain starts. I don't mean to wish away time but I am glad to see the back side of 2022. I don't know what 2023 holds but I ask and pray for help and guidance daily.

Kirby I hope the grandkids get home soon. They are fortunate to have one stable place to call home. You, your DH, and DD are the best for Lil Joe and Lou Lou. I hope your DS does well with the treatments and can look forward to having a transplant.

Frog I hope 2023 brings some peace, calm, and closure for you and your kids.

dazedx3 You are in my prayers.

I wish everyone a Happy New year.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

hard to believe that our little thread is still going. Not as strong

I beg to differ! I’d say it’s pretty strong. Sure, people have come and gone, but those still here have evolved a sort of bond that’s comfortable enough to say things like “we have a rule we don’t need to catch up” or “you don’t need to apologize”, or asking for prayers and things like that (and know they’ll actually be said!). It’s sort of an easy friendship, right? We can talk about things that don’t need a lot of explanation anymore because we’ve become familiar with the people in our lives and what we do with our time, etc. If we don’t feel like talking some days, that’s ok too. It’s sort of a nice place to be, or as Dr Phil used to say, “it’s a soft place to fall” when it comes to this site, or the ‘net, etc. I think it’s actually a pretty interesting group, too, with some similarities in backgrounds but some occasional fun and surprises. I like hearing about where you live, your families, your ups, your downs, your good times, your bad times, what Disney means to you, your backgrounds, your hobbies, what you cook, your kids and grandkids, and I love the sharing of ideas whether it be for menu items or what kind of nativity you had growing up. Think of how many little things this thread has influenced. We’re all buying Nathan’s frozen french fries now, right? We see a duck and we think of our Quacker friends. We try new places if we are so fortunate to have them nearby once hearing about them here. How many in your families know about the Quarantine thread? S there’s a lot!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good morning.

Mostly a lot of nothing today. Dinner out at 6 then home to watch Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen ring in the New Year.

I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy 2023.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

@Pea-n-Me I didn't see your post before I posted. I totally agree with your assessment. This is a nice group, even if I don't always remember everyone's detail. And definitely a safe place to post. I think everyone truly cares bout everyone else in the group. And yes, I do speak of this group to Jack and my kids.

I am watching a show on Reelz TV about the history of The Love Boat. Next up is a look back at the Golden Girls.

 

[lynxstch]

I beg to differ! I’d say it’s pretty strong. Sure, people have come and gone, but those still here have evolved a sort of bond that’s comfortable enough to say things like “we have a rule we don’t need to catch up” or “you don’t need to apologize”, or asking for prayers and things like that (and know they’ll actually be said!). It’s sort of an easy friendship, right? We can talk about things that don’t need a lot of explanation anymore because we’ve become familiar with the people in our lives and what we do with our time, etc. If we don’t feel like talking some days, that’s ok too. It’s sort of a nice place to be, or as Dr Phil used to say, “it’s a soft place to fall” when it comes to this site, or the ‘net, etc. I think it’s actually a pretty interesting group, too, with some similarities in backgrounds but some occasional fun and surprises. I like hearing about where you live, your families, your ups, your downs, your good times, your bad times, what Disney means to you, your backgrounds, your hobbies, what you cook, your kids and grandkids, and I love the sharing of ideas whether it be for menu items or what kind of nativity you had growing up. Think of how many little things this thread has influenced. We’re all buying Nathan’s frozen french fries now, right? We see a duck and we think of our Quacker friends. We try new places if we are so fortunate to have them nearby once hearing about them here. How many in your families know about the Quarantine thread? S there’s a lot!

Sorry- I didn't mean it in that way. I only meant as strong as in the sense of we have lost quite a few we started with. I agree with everything else you said 1000%
You said everything I feel about this thread and our Quacker Family, and I wish you all nothing but love and the best of everything

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning/Early Afternoon Everyone from rainy LA,

Lynn, thank you for sharing quiet and beautiful fireworks with us this New Year’s Eve day! What a great picture. Prayers your back feels much better as the day goes on. You please take care and enjoy some R&R! Enjoy this last day of 2023, Don, too!

Easyas, and Lynn, too, we are going on 3 years come mid- March. I truly do give God thanks always for continuing to grow our Quacker family, keeping us together and allowing us to I pray care for and support one another. With all my heart I also thank you, Lynn, and all of our other fellow Quackers for continuing to be a Quacker. My love and appreciation to each of you always. Prayers you and your DH, Easyas, dogs, too, enjoy a quiet afternoon and evening.

Hugs, Snowysmom, wow what a nice extra blessing for the kids, especially the birthday boy, to get to play outside yesterday. I pray you also had fun at the party. I did Build a Bear once when making a bear for my grandma! I admit to being hesitant to do at first due to the cost and at that time feeling as though I could probably purchase a regular bear that grandma would enjoy as much. God, of course, had a better plan! I did get a bear that day which ended up bringing my beloved grandma in her last years a lot of extra comfort. Priceless. I pray today you and your family create happy memories while making a new stuffed friend, too. What a great way to celebrate the last day of 2022—positive and fun note.

Amen and well said, Pea! We are going strong and how truly beyond blessed we are by God to indeed still be together! I pray as each of you know, God willing one day we get to have our meet up. Until then and always, by His Grace, please everyone keep in touch. I also love that no matter what each of us may choose to share on any given day it comes from our hearts and knowing what we post will e received kindly and with appreciation simply for our having shared it among friends who God had united into a family. Prayers that you, dear Pea and your family have a peaceful and Happy New Year’s Eve Day, too.

Hugs to you as well dear Carol, wishing you a day of fun and happy memory too.

Dad is, I pray, briefly out in the morning rain doing some quick errands including mailing his friend a birthday gift at the post office. I will be so happy when he is safely home, in general, of course, always, but extra this New Year's Eve Day. How beyond blessed by God the two of us are to be able to be healthy and together. May each of you, take a moment today and in the New Year, of course, too, to remind someone that you love and care for them. Give them the blessing of being able to reciprocate! Thank you each of you again, for all of your love, faith, support, and kind encouraging cheer. Each of you has and continues to make a bright difference to me. God Bless You all. HUGS! I will check in later.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

I did end up going out to the library, ATM, and Rite Aid. And it is still very foggy out.

 

[Snowysmom]

I very much agree with Pea-N-Me. This is such a kind,welcoming group. I know I have appreciated getting to know everyone and parts of their lives. Also, the support and caring here when going through a tough time is amazing. We have lost some people and gained others. I am so fortunate to have found this group.

Build a bear became build a pokemon. The kids have Picachu and one I think is called Evie or something like that. We first found the way to the court house so now I know the way, know to leave extra early as traffic will be ridiculous, and potential place to park. That lessens my anxiety a bit.

Have a good evening celebrating the New Year or just chilling out.

 

[lynxstch]

 

[Kirby]

Well said Pea! I didn't join this thread until six months in but it's become a good resting place for me.

As of last evening, DD's ex would not be bringing the kids home until January 3rd. But someone must have impressed upon him that he was digging himself a hole. Probably his attorney, especially when he found out that DD filed a police report that ex did not return the kids when he was supposed to. Anyway, she was allowed to facetime the kids this afternoon. She has video confirmation that it is sunny and dry in Albuquerque. Her ex told her that he was trying to find an earlier flight to get them home. We shall see.....

DS is feeling a little better today. Yesterday his WBC was 0, his platelets were holding at 20 from the two platelet transfusions on Wednesday. His RBC were at 6.2 so he received two blood transfusions yesterday.

I pray that everyone has a good New Year's Eve. Those with pets, I hope that it's not too stressful for them with the fireworks. See ya'll next year!

 

[Judique]

Well said Pea! I didn't join this thread until six months in but it's become a good resting place for me.

As of last evening, DD's ex would not be bringing the kids home until January 3rd. But someone must have impressed upon him that he was digging himself a hole. Probably his attorney, especially when he found out that DD filed a police report that ex did not return the kids when he was supposed to. Anyway, she was allowed to facetime the kids this afternoon. She has video confirmation that it is sunny and dry in Albuquerque. Her ex told her that he was trying to find an earlier flight to get them home. We shall see.....

DS is feeling a little better today. Yesterday his WBC was 0, his platelets were holding at 20 from the two platelet transfusions on Wednesday. His RBC were at 6.2 so he received two blood transfusions yesterday.

I pray that everyone has a good New Year's Eve. Those with pets, I hope that it's not too stressful for them with the fireworks. See ya'll next year!

So sorry for your DD. That guy is such a dolt! He's not worth wasting time talking about, but your DD has my sympathy. It must be tearing her apart to be separated from her kids when they should be with her.

Good to hear your DS is doing well today.

I don't hear any fireworks around here yet. Usually they go for a couple of days with a couple of families on my street. Doesn't even matter if it's dark yet. Right now it's raining so that may have put a damper on the noise.

DD made Shepherds Pie for dinner. I enjoyed it. Earlier I was at DD's house dropping off birthday gifts for DD (yesterday) and older DGD (today she is 7). Next month it is younger DGD and myself.

Tomorrow is brunch at DS's house.

Then back to peace and quiet on Monday when most go back to work.

Edit: 5 minutes later - fireworks!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy New Year !

I have enjoyed posting and connecting with all of you. I have been encouraged through all my mishaps like my torn rotator cuff muscles and worries over Tom’s operations, his lung removal last year and knee replacement this year. I loved seeing all of the hummingbird pictures during the summer, and reading about rescue dogs and all the cat posts.

Thank you @flyingdumbo127 for all the encouragement, positivity and prayers you offer all!

Tom and I are at BLT and we will try to stay up for the NYE fireworks. I woke up before midnight last night, to see the fireworks.

 

[tazdev3225]

Save from the bottom of page 1 again.

Happy New Year to all my friends I have made here. May 2023 bring you all happiness and health.

Spent a wonderful day at my parents for a day before New Year's celebration. I actually got along well with my oldest brother for once. We are close in age and very different personalities but it was nice to catch up. He lives in Virginia so we really don't see each other very often. My younger brother, who I usually get along with, and I had a bit of a disagreement so that wasn't very pleasant. Other than that it was a great day and today is off to my son's house for football. I may watch my Mummer's on my phone since I really love the String Bands.

Hope you all have a great New Year's Day.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Happy New Year, Quacker Friends!!

 

[lynxstch]

Happy 2023!

I just want to wish all of my Quacker family the best of everything in the coming year. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for sharing your lives with me on this thread. I always feel that I am home among friends every day. You all mean more to me than I could ever express.

Have a wonderful start to the New Year--it will be a quiet day here. Don has been watching the College Bowl games for 2 days now, and today is regular NFL stuff. I really haven't watched much tv in the last 3 days. A friend of mine is a fan fiction writer, and sent me to the sight she posts on. I have been reading a lot of them. She suggested that I try writing as a creative outlet, so I've been jotting things down here and there. It's not something I will ever have anyone read, but I'm having a lot of fun doing it.
The sun is out, temps going to 60. I already went out and took down all the outside decorations and lights. Only thing left is the tree for tomorrow.
Summer never did come over with the kids this week as promised, Don is pretty bummed about that. But she's had so much going on. She had some nerve tests done on her hand. She has a slight case of carpal tunnel, but they said that it's not severe enough to be causing the pain and numbness she's having all the way up to her shoulder. They ordered a full spinal MRI to see if she has another tumor that could be pressing on her nerves. The rheumatologist is suggesting she go on pain meds, but Summer doesn't want to get hooked on them. As it is she's now on medical marijuana and can't handle much more. She has an appt with the kidney Dr on Jan 11, to see all test results and to find out why she's still in pain. No one seems to be doing much to help her. And she just keeps adding more and more to her list of ailments. Thank you all for keeping her in your prayers

Enjoy the first day of a New Year, and let's all make the best of the coming year.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy New Year to each of you truly with all my love and thanks! I just watched this morning's online worship service which I loved. The minister at the very beginning stated he was most grateful this day for 4 things. The first three: That God woke him up this morning. #4 That come the day when God wakes him up on the other side, he (minister) will be with God! We, no matter, what, by the Grace and Mercy of our precious Savior have hope, have life, and humble ability to come together to grow in faith and serve with joy. I have said this many a time before and will do so lol may times more, how blessed and thankful I am that God made us a family. I echo what Lynn has already said, that each of you, our loving community, means more to me than I can ever put into words, so I will simply say, thank you I will come back later.

 

[easyas123]

Happy New Year to each of you

Got all the lights and decoration down and put away first thing this morning, so that chore is done. It's so nice here, sun is shining and the breeze is light that I was able to hang some laundry on the line. Got a fair bit of time outside so far, took the dogs for a nice, long walk. I think we are headed back out - don't want to waste this nice day! Might have a bonfire after picking up some sticks/debris along the woods/field line.
Husband thawed out a duck we had in freezer for dinner this evening, I usually make one for Christmas dinner but this year we changed things around a bit.