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

[tazdev3225]

Afternoon everyone. It is on the cooler side today but nit to bad. Spring is definitely here. My Tiger (Day) Lilies are starting to poke up through the ground. I planted them from a handful of bulbs my brother gave me about 25 years ago and look forward to them every year. I did have issues about 10 years ago when the neighbor from Hades managed to kill half of them. He didn't like my "weeds". My Bleeding Hearts are also popping up and should be in full bloom by Mother's Day. I planted them in memory of my grandmother and look forward to them each year.

I have almost everything finished with the kitchen, I just need to buy photo frames in a couple of sizes but a lot of them to hang some pictures from my trips to Scotland. Since I painted the kitchen Inverness I thought those pictures would be perfect. I have some castles, cathedrals and ruins along with flowers. I just need to work on the layout.

Church on Easter will be Zoom and honestly I am not even sure I am going to bother. I go on every week but find it is leaving me feeling empty. I don't know if it the bad choice of music, not being able to really interact with people, or something else. I just find I am really feeling detached. I think I need a walk on the beach and some soul searching. That always helps. The odd thing is I have never felt a close affinity with the building so something is missing.

I have the best meeting your SO story. When my husband and I started actually dating we were talking about past experiences and it was like WOW!!! I had ordered a Star Trek model at a hobby shop when I was about - he took the order. My church had a youth group and I was the President so I ran the business meeting before the fun started. There were a couple of boys who sat in the back and heckled me - he was one of them. We played an interesting game of Tackle Basketball and someone jumped on my back. He helped me get to the corner of my street. When an ex boyfriend threatened me in the school lunchroom - he threatened my ex. When another ex asked me to the prom and I initially said no there were a group of boys teasing him - yep my husband was among them. We actually "met" a few years later when our High School went to the city championship game. My brother still attended school and said I should join him and his friends, one would be driving us there, to go to the game. That was how I formally met my husband. There were some sparks but he is younger and had a girlfriend. Our paths started crossing constantly after that and within a year we were dating, and engaged in less than 6 months. We will be married for 40 years in July so I think we were meant to be.

Pea-n-Me I love the Easter Baskets but I don't really do them anymore. My grandkids get so much from the "Easter Bunny" that I pass. We are doing some kind of event on Saturday for LJ to meet the Easter Bunny. I have the costume from church. My grandson's mother is planning it and my grandson thinks she should skip it this year. LJ is only 2 months old. I understand why his mom is doing it though, you only have your 1st Easter once in your life and she wants to do something that we will remember. That may be all I do for Easter. My mom is still not having family at the house and with dad having been ill this week I get it. She will have my youngest 2 brothers and the one's family. I find that I don't really care. I'll do something for just my husband and me to celebrate.

Hope everyone has a nice evening.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

I am not pushing religion or my church but our church has really embraced online church, upgrading cameras and microphones, etc. I know Mona enjoys it. It’s on YouTube and Facebook. If anyone wants the website, just ask.

I took this picture at Longwood especially because it made me think of Mona. Then I forgot to post.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

God Bless, Hoppy, Carol! Thank you for sharing that with us. I love how much thoughtful faithful care went into Carter’s gifts. Thank you for thinking of me and posting the Mona lavender picture. I had never heard of them! That is awesome. Worship from your church indeed has been such a Blessing to get to watch and from across the country feel a tiny bit a part of.

Yay that you got to go DL, Chickapin Parterre.

Hug, DazedX3 and prayers for good results for your DH. So glad you got to see your grandkids!

Taz Dev, I love that you have flowers blooming each year in honor of loved ones. I understand your feeling a disconnect from your church, I continue to do so with my own. Before the pandemic, I was very active. I will PM you, just know you are not alone. God is with you always whether you are physically inside a church or not.

Gratitude:

Car insurance rebate coming due to not driving very much right now, especially on my car. Check with your company to see if they offer rebates!

Dad and I are inching closer to a $10 gift card at Pavilions courtesy of their Monopoly Game.

Happy mail all-around in snail, email, and PM forms.

 

[Kirby]

I haven't watched in years but someone local is on this year so our local FB always has someone posting clips of his performances. His name is Chayce.

He is one of my favorites!

Another beautiful day, high of 75. We have a cool front moving through late Tuesday/early Wednesday and we'll be back into the 60's. Easter looks to be gorgeous right now. I remember lots of years dressing up in pretty sleeveless dresses with sandals only to have to wear heavy coats to church.

We had a new garage door installed. This is our 5th one since we moved here 25 years ago.

Took Lil Joe and Lou Lou to Academy today to buy him some red baseball socks. DD had bought him adult size ones by mistake and he had to wear them, they worked in a pinch but were on the loooong side. The kids were a handful, good but a handful. We walked by the pool floats, the really big ones that multiple people can sit on and Lou Lou just went nuts. She thought they were balloons and wanted one. Lou Lou went to the potty by herself this evening. I hope that she continues and it's just not a fluke.

Dinner tonight was beef tips and mushrooms over mashed potatoes with broccoli on the side. I haven't made that in about six months so it went over well with DH, or at least I think it did. He's really an easy person to get along with. I'm thinking that having a full house is finally getting to him.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Kirby, I'm so glad you had some nice extra grandkid time today. Go Lou Lou and how cute about wanting a "balloon" float. Kids are so precious. I hope Lil Joe got his red socks, too.

It's turning windy-ish here and cooler, though still not cold, so thankful for that indeed. Later in the week it may be 90--amazing!

Wishes to all of you for a good night

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning! Its a below freezing 31 out there, but will be a gorgeous 73 degree day later. Hubby must be feeling better,,he's back to his up and down all nite again routine. Then he gets up at 4 am and stays up. Sits in his chair and turns the tv on. I tried to lay back down on the couch and sleep, but with the tv going and the room not being dark, it was almost impossible. I dozed off, only to have weird dreams. We are going to take a run to the discount grocery store over the PA line, and then I am going to work on Spring cleaning. May take the mower out and change the oil and get it ready to go. Also have to get the cordless string trimmer out of the cellar and charge up the battery.

Watched the rest of the top 24 on Idol last nite. There are an awful lot of good singers! But they sent some home that were amazing , and kept a few that we said 'huh?" about.

Have a nice morning~~

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good morning.

There was frost on the ground when I woke up. Supposed to go to upper 60s today.

Nothing much on the schedule today. I did defrost a chicken breast for dinner and may work on a grocery list for tomorrow.

DH is going with his sister to talk to the funeral home and make arrangements.

 

[lovemygoofy]

Good Morning ya'll,

It's a chilly morning but beautiful sunshine and warming up to 70 today. Quiet day. I'm trying to pre meals here for Matt's freezer while I'm up north next week trying to help his mom out. I'm looking forward to none of it. But I know how scared she is right now and trying my best to be supportive and prep for a plan to keep things smooth for her next week.

Yesterday I had dose #1 of Pfizer and just feel blah and somewhat pale today. I could not get settled last night but very little soreness in my arm at least. I'm really excited to be getting this taken care of and by end of April we will both be completely vaccinated.

I'm sending everyone blessings for a great week and happy Spring or Easter celebration this week. It's supposed to be gorgeous this weekend and I'm ready for it. I'm hearing that our lawn will need mowed soon but we both know I'm not doing it lol so good luck to him.

Everyone have a great day!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Today I wrote an email/letter regarding a refund I am trying to get from a travel insurance policy for a cruise that was cancelled. Trying to get the premium refunded, not the cruise as I had to rebook it. I have made multiple phone calls and sent emails without any response. I have been putting this off but finally got it done today. Now I wait.

I am happy to report that the $338 has been credited back to my credit card.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning

It's cool here this morning but thankfully still warm in the apartment from the last few days. I saw last night that Country at Heart is on yet again on Hallmark today. I probably saw it originally but does it really need to air every week (it seems like)? Hallmark in general does seem to recycle a lot of the same scheduling week to week. Oh well, I am always grateful every now and then for a new or new to me surprise that looking interesting

Stay warm, dear Lynn and I'm glad your DH is feeling better. I am sorry he's up to his early morning routine.

Always good to see you pop in Tina. Keeping you in much prayer!

Carol, go you and that's an amazing refund! funeral arrangements. I'm so sorry.

Prayers for a sunshine-y day for all and that you each may always know you indeed spread much light

 

[lynxstch]

Sunshine and 60 degrees already. Very Spring-like outside! My peony's are starting to come up, my lilacs have buds, poppies are poking their heads up. Hope the 28 degree nite on Thursday doesn't stunt them. We have been to the discount grocery store for some great deals, I just weedwacked all the high tufts of grass around the yard. May change the oil in the mower later this afternoon and put fresh gas in it and fire it up to make sure all runs right. New blade was put on at the end of the season so that is nice and sharp. Off to make some lunch. Have a nice afternoon
@Breezy_Carol...yeah that you got your refund..that's great!
@lovemygoofy glad you got your first vaccine, and that is so nice of you to go and help Matt's Mom out. Will send prayers and pixie dust that you have a safe trip up there. Good to see you posting once again!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Bottom of page 1! This can not happen.

I visited a 95 year old from church. I called to tell her I had an Easter cheer bag for her and she wondered if I could stop by church and pick up her offering envelopes, which I was glad to do. While there, they had altar flowers they asked me to take her. She was thrilled to get everything. And we visited for about 30 minutes. Nice for both of us.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

It sure can't, Carol, thanks for the rescue. Aw, God Bless you for brightening that lady's day! I love the idea of a Easter cheer bag.

I hope it has warmed up out there, Lynn.

Gratitude:
Emails from two friends
Some new books too look forward to reading via Amazon and Paperbackswap
A new month ahead. One step closer to warmer weather consistently and prayerfully brighter times for all.

 

[lynxstch]

I just spent the last hour talking to my neighbor..the one who has lived here for 1 1/2 years, and never even said hi before the other day when one of his sons ran their little elec power wheel into my gutter downspout and broke it. They replaced it and he put it on for me
. He was out mowing and weedwacking and stopped to ask me a question about the fence that was at the back of their property..if you can call it a fence. One renter years ago, cut down a bunch of trees and built what he called a decorative fence..no idea why as its not decorative and isn't really a fence. He asked if I thought the landlord would care if he knocked it down. I said nope..your landlord doesn't care about anything. I found out more about them in an hour, than I ever knew. They are planning on moving to FL in the next month anyhow..he has family down there. He was very nice..young guy, maybe 25 or so. They have 2 little boys 3 and 5. We were talking about how the landlord does nothing, and I told him the story of what he did to my stepdaughter,,he told her husband after they rented a house from him, if he put the new roof on and did the carpeting..that would count as the security deposit. She didn't get it in writing, which I told her to do, as I have heard many many horror stories about this guy. He then evicted them..took them to court for not paying security deposit and won. His wife apparently works for HUD and knows the ins and outs of how to shaft tenants. This guy said the landlord never even gave them a copy of the lease..but in all fairness..he also told me he never asked him for one. He said Ray (landlord), said he owns the property behind us that the guy just built a deck on? I said he does not..they bought that house from a mans family who died. That is their property. He said Ray also said he lives up behind us..I said he does not..he lives in town..what a liar that guy is. Apparently Ray is having a hard time,,with Covid you can't evict anyone,,and he owns multiple houses, apartments, etc..and people aren't paying rent and he can't do anything about it. Sucks to be him..lol!
I got the mower out of the reg shed and into the wood shed where I keep it for the summer. Swept out both sheds and am off to make dinner. It's 76 and so so nice out. Dinner is going to be beer battered fish, mac and cheese and salad.
Have a nice evening everyone

 

[apirateslifeforme]

Long time, no see to all! I can't remember the last time I stopped in. It's amazing how one kid can keep you so busy.

Speaking of kids, the schools here are transitioning to having them all go in 4 days per week. Wednesdays are remaining fully remote because there are some parents that want to remain fully remote. I feel badly for the teachers still having to split their attention between the class and the computer. 2 kids in Josh's class are staying remote, but the rest all go in now. Last week they were in school on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. This week it was just yesterday and today; they will be remote tomorrow and Thursday because the teachers' vaccine clinic is being held tomorrow, and they want to give them Thursday off in case of side effects. And Friday is Good Friday. Josh seems to like going in more often. He's made a new friend from the opposite cohort, a little boy named London. And he was excited to finally see his music teacher in-person for the first time on Friday.

Josh also had his first sleepover this past weekend. With his best friend Harper, from preschool. They still go to the same school, but Harper is in a different class. I was a little surprised that Josh did VERY well being away from us for an entire night! He used the potty - in fact, apparently he and Harper went to the bathroom at the same time. I mean they literally "went" at the same time - and he actually ate some food. One of Harper's moms is an excellent cook and baker, and she made a homemade pizza. Josh ate 2 slices of that and also some cookies. I'm told the 2 boys stayed up rather late, talking to each other, but they eventually fell asleep and woke up "late" (around 7:30 - which yes, that is late for my kid ). I honestly thought he might be a bit young yet, but no, he enjoyed himself very much!

DH and I became eligible for the vaccine on the 19th. On the following Thursday morning (the 25th), I got an appointment at a CVS a few towns over, for yesterday morning (the 29th). It only took a few minutes for me to get completely registered, but after I did, I tried to get an appointment for DH. They were all booked at that point. The next morning, Friday the 26th, I got one for DH at the same CVS, for this morning. So I went yesterday and it was weird that when I checked in at the table at the door, when I gave my birthdate, the lady behind me said, "Oh my gosh, that's my birthdate, too!" Seriously, what are the odds? So then I went to the back and got my shot. Had to sit for 10 minutes afterward, and then I was allowed to walk around for 5 minutes, but I had to stay in the store. I felt fine the whole time. I was the only one sitting there moving my arm around, though - everyone else was playing with their phones. And I was fine for the rest of the day, but just after getting ready for bed, I had some unusual shooting pains going through my armpit, of all places. I sleep on that side, so this morning my arm hurt a little, but by midmorning, I realized that the ache had completely gone away. DH says he feels fine as well, and I hope he'll be good tomorrow, too.

So you'd think that Josh going back to school would give me more free time, but it hasn't. Trying to clean up the house a little and get outside for more walks. I'm glad that our thread is still alive!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

How horrible of the landlord, Lynn! So extra sad right now that anyone, especially a landlord or in the housing business, is trying to hurt renter. I sure did learn the hard way last year to always get in writing and signed by the landlord any big agreements! Years ago, I also found this out in unkind manner by a former employer. I am glad though your neighbor replaced what he broke and wish them the best in in FL.

Waving hi to you Apirateslifeforme, so good to see a check in here from you. Hooray that all is brighter for Josh! So glad he had fun at the sleepover and that he's enjoying being in school more, too! That is cool about the lady who shares your birthday. Small world at times that's for sure. I'm sorry you had that side effect. Prayers both you and your DH are feeling okay today and, of course, that all goes very well with both of your second doses.

 

[sparkle78]

1 more day , 1 more day. Then my school where i work is on spring break. It’s been a long couple of months since Christmas break.
today it hit 70 ,but was very windy . Tomorrow and Thursday suppose to be only 30s and 40s
have a great night everyone

 

[Kirby]

Kirby, I'm so glad you had some nice extra grandkid time today.

I get lots of extra time with them, they live with me.

Watched the rest of the top 24 on Idol last nite. There are an awful lot of good singers! But they sent some home that were amazing , and kept a few that we said 'huh?" about.

I thought that also.

Apparently Ray is having a hard time,,with Covid you can't evict anyone,,and he owns multiple houses, apartments, etc..and people aren't paying rent and he can't do anything about it. Sucks to be him..lol!

Karma sucks!

@apirateslifeforme, I'm so happy to hear such good news about Josh.

I went to a flower/produce stand this morning with a friend. It was so good to see her and since we have both been vaccinated we gave each other a great big hug. We bought some gorgeous flowers for our respective flower beds and had a good time catching up.

Tomorrow morning DD is having outpatient surgery for a fairly large umbilical hernia. DD wasn't scheduled for her consult for a couple more weeks but when the surgeon looked at her sonigram last Wednesday it scared her so she made room to see Carol the next day. If you wouldn't mind keeping her in your prayers I would appreciate it.

Dinner tonight was chili dogs. I grilled hot dogs for the first time in my life.

 

[lynxstch]

@Kirby prayers said for your daughter. Hope everything goes smoothly!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I thought they did live with you, Kirby but wasn't positive. Many prayers for your daughter!

Sweet dreams to all