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[Pea-n-Me]

Happy Friday!


They sell these on Amazon. It hangs from your rearview mirror. I almost bought one a few weeks ago but then decided that I really didn't need it so I didn't get it. He is cute.

Watched the Olympics last night, it was the women's ice skating finals. All I can say is "wow", what a mess this whole doping incident has turned into. Only the one girl (Japan) was excited that she won a medal.

Working from home today and then working 3rd shift tonight and tomorrow night. Praying I get a little nap in before I go to work tonight.

Speaking of getting a new dentist, I once again have to start looking for a new one . We just got a notice at work that our dental coverage is changing in July to a new carrier. As soon as I saw what it was, I was instantly in a bad mood. My dentist doesn't take it and not too many dentist in my area take it. I work for a major children's hospital and they have always had excellent insurance for their employees, now they are switching to a crappy dental carrier.

I agree with all the Amazing Race watchers on here, I wished that team would have been eliminated last week. They have had way too many 2nd chances but I know the non-elimination rounds were chosen before the start of the show. I also like the leaders and I would actually be happy with any of the top 3 teams to winning. This season is just so boring because of the COVID restrictions.

Need to take Boomer to the vet in a few hours , yearly check-up. Hoping they can figure out what could be wrong with his ears, he's constantly shaking his head so I know his ears are bothering him but it's not an ear infection, most likely allergies.

Hope everyone has a great day!

I want to say that ear issues can be yeast, but not positive. I hope they can figure it out. Toto has also still been scratching. I’ve done some home remedies which seem to have helped a little. Not sure what’s causing it. He’ll be going to vet soon, too. Frustrating if it’s from food or treats. If it’s treats my guess would be the dental thing I give him every morning. He wolfs it down so it would be hard to have to take it away from him.

I’ve been down that road, too, with the hospital cheaping out on their insurance. I hope you can also find a nice, new dentist. Have a good work weekend.

 

[AuntieMe3]

Good morning...I'm up early(for me) today.

My dad found a dog out in the street in front of his house yesterday. Super sweet, so cute. He took it to see if it was chipped...it was not and was going to take it to animal control but it was closed so he brought it over to us. LOL I posted on local FB groups and was planning on going to AC today to put a notice and hang some signs in the neighborhood.


This was him in my bed last night. LoL Buddy, our old guy, is not happy with him here and keeps letting him know it. Anytime he makes a move Buddy growls at him, especially when the pup is getting pets from us...oh Buddy is so jealous.

I got a FB message this morning from a woman who said she thinks it's her neighbors dog and she was going to let them know. They live on the next street over so we're waiting for them to contact us to verify it's theirs.

No big plans today besides keeping this pup occupied until his owner comes for him. DD works in the office today and DH took the day off so maybe we'll go to breakfast. I know we need to go Costco for dog food.

I had a follow up mammo and ultrasound yesterday. I had a mammo end of Dec where they thought they saw something so had me come in for the follow up. Thankfully everything looked fine yesterday but they want me come back in 3 months. Just a little nerve-wracking leading up my appointment.

Hope you all have a great day.

 

[PollyannaMom]

This was him in my bed last night. LoL Buddy, our old guy, is not happy with him here and keeps letting him know it. Anytime he makes a move Buddy growls at him, especially when the pup is getting pets from us...oh Buddy is so jealous.

He is adorable!!

Hope you find his owner today. (And I think Buddy deserves some extra treats after he goes home. )

 

[AuntieMe3]

He is adorable!!

Hope you find his owner today. (And I think Buddy deserves some extra treats after he goes home. )

Definitely...lol Now we know for sure we can't get another dog until Buddy is gone. He is soo annoyed. The pup was laying on one of the beds and was just rolling around and Buddy was growling and groaning at him from his bed across the room.

 

[Nox]

After twenty years together, my husband meets the last of my siblings tonight. It's kind of a weird feeling.

I've had a very long, stressful week and I am just gunning for the weekend now.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you, as always, Pea. I apologize for not sharing what an ultrasonic was. Thanks for Googling. To anyone else, it is indeed a water based, quicker way of cleaning teeth. Think of it sort of as like a water pick/electric toothbrush but gentler. Electric toothbrushes don’t work for me due to the vibrations but the ultrasonic does. It removes plaque quickly and without the pressure/discomfort at times as well of traditional hand cleaning. There was a period during the pandemic when my former dentist, Dr. M was not allowed to use the ultrasonic. He did indeed have to clean my teeth by hand. Thank God, he was truly the fantastic doctor he was that those appointments could not have gone any better. Truly I was so blessed. I will keep an open mind about Dr. E. It is good to have options to look into

Big Friday hug, dear Snowysmom. How sorry I am to hear of any doctor (anyone) mistreating you! That is just so wrong, extra unkind to come from a medical professional! While dentists for the most part, have never been cause of concern for me in terms of going to see, medical doctors are the opposite! As a child and even throughout my teens, I was mistreated (by that I mean not medically but in terms of professional behavior) by a long-term doctor. I know that along with some memories of feeling unheard and abused as a child factored into my feelings about medical doctors. I, of course, know the majority are wonderful people. It’s just not easy for me to reach out to one. I’ll leave it at that for now So proud of you for moving forward and knowing what is right for you an sticking with it!

Aw, what a cute ducky! Thank you for the morning smile, PollyannaMom!

I’m sorry you were disappointed by the free skate, Lynn. Grandma used to so enjoy all the skating programs in the Olympics. She also liked tuna casserole! I hope you and Mr. L will enjoy yours tonight and please stay safe from that wind!

Hug, Footballmouse. I’m sorry your dentist doesn’t take your insurance and that the hospital who you do so much great work for offers the insurance it does that sounds like it’s not all that great. I only had dental insurance maybe twice in my life. I do know it is hard to come by! Dad and I have been thinking about looking into some. Trouble is they are all so expensive out here to start out with. It sometimes is cheaper or almost so, anyway, to pay as I do out of pocket. Doggie prayers for Boomer!

What a cute dog, AuntieMe3! Thank you and your dad for taking him in last night. I hope he is reunited with his owners today. Champ loved humans but never was a big fan of other dogs either. Thank God, all was clear on your mammogram!

Prayers, all goes well with the meeting, Nox! How cool that both you and your DH get to meet your extended family together.

Love to all and Happy Friday, too!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good morning.

The pool table people are in the basement assembling the new toy.

I cleaned the 3 bathrooms and changed the towels and washed them.

Going to out to Bath and Body Works to buy hand soap that's on sale today. Maybe a stop at the Dollar Tree for something I forgot yesterday.

It must have gotten windy last nite

Very windy here. A storm blew through at 5:45 and woke me up with the rain and wind.

I have watched minimal Olympics because of the ice skating fiasco. What they did to the 15 year old is a sin.

I wished that team would have been eliminated last week.

Me too.

Since 1988, we have had private individual market health insurance because DH was self employed and I was contract work so no benefits for either of us. I always paid OOP for dental, prescriptions, etc so never had to change doctors because of insurance reasons. We just paid. Now with Medicare we have better medical coverage but just pay for everything else.

Just a little nerve-wracking leading up my appointment.

AuntieMe3, waiting is awful.

Off to get some lunch soon.

 

[PollyannaMom]

The pool table people are in the basement assembling the new toy.

Slightly jealous - I've always wanted one, but we really don't have the right space.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I hope you have fun with your new pool table, Carol. My dad's best friend George, who became an extra dad to him after grandpa died, loved to play pool and competed locally. Lol, I remember kids at both school age centers and church one summer trying to teach me how to play. I never did quite catch on or enjoy the game too much but it was a fun experience to have with the kids I hope you find what you need at the two stores, too. I miss being able to go to the Dollar Tree, such good deals there and fun to look around, too

Aw, I'm sorry, PollyannaMom. Pool tables definitely take up space that's for sure! I have seen on game shows bumper pool tables which often are much smaller than traditional tables. I know that is not the same thing but it might (no idea) still be similar?

 

[frog3101]

Hello and welcome Friday! This has been a week that has felt like it has lasted a month. Nothing major or bad, just lots of activities to keep us going most nights and then back at it early the next day.
We were very fortunate and the bad weather they predicted for us went mainly to the south. We are getting A LOT of wind though today and I guess it's supposed to stick around for a few more days. We at least have sun today, and that always seems to help.

Mona - Sorry to hear that your dentist appointment was stressful for you and you didn't "click" right away with the new Dr. Maybe after the next visit you will feel more at ease. Sometimes when our nerves get the best of us we can't always relax enough to get a real good feel for how things will actually be. And, if it does not work out, I hope one of the ones you have looked into or had recommended works out for you.

AuntieMe2-The dog is so cute. I hope he finds his home, but man even after having him for such a short time, I'd have a hard time letting him go. But, from the way it sounds, Buddy will have no issues showing him where the door is.

Snowysmom - I'm sure this is all overwhelming. It sounds like you really do have a good grasp of things though and know what you do and do not want. I'm sure the right buyer and right place for you to live will come around at just the right time. Have you considered a smaller one story home instead of a condo or townhome? Don't' even know if that is an option in the areas you are looking, but it sounds like you might enjoy that also.

footballmouse - sorry to hear about your insurance issues. Finding new providers is stressful. We pay for insurance out of pocket and man is it so expensive and we don't even have dental or vision. Well, I think our kids now get their early eye exam covered under our new plan. I always say I wouldn't mind as much if the plans actually covered something. Our new plan that we got this year is leaps and bounds better than previous years, but still a fairly high deductible. Our dr. visit out of pocket went down significantly though, so that makes me happy. I hope you don't have too many issues finding a dentist you like and one you don't have to drive too far to see.

Nox- Sending good thoughts and prayers that the meeting goes well and you enjoy the time spent with your sibling.

I'm having problems keeping my eyes open. I could easily take a nap, but need to get motivated and do something productive.

I can't remember if I mentioned that I finally air fried some fries in my new toaster/convention oven. They, to me, didn't turn out any better than when I cook them in my regular oven, so I was a bit disappointed in that. I will try it again and re-read the directions to make sure I didn't miss something. And, it wasn't like they were bad, I just had high hopes in them being more crispy. Overall, still glad I have the oven and still am using it almost exclusively to bake.

Found out yesterday that a small mom and pop restaurant that I really like is closing at the end of next week. They posted that they just can't keep going with how things are at the moment. They have tried to sell for a few months and have no "bites", so I guess they just decided to pick a day and call it "the end". I hope somebody buys the building at least and does something with it so it's not just sitting empty and that they can get something out of it after all the work they have put in.

Have a good weekend everyone.

 

[Snowysmom]

AuntieMe3 cute doggie! I hope you find his home. The you will have to give extra hugs to Buddy.

Frog3101 I would like smaller house but the problem for me would still be cleaning off snow and ice from the driveway and car. I have knee replacements and if I fall it would not be good. That is one reason why I am looking for a condo. I am looking at town houses now and one floor too. I just need to find the one that speaks to me. Also, in our town, builders buy up all the small homes. mow them down, and build McMansions.

The rugs and ceramic tile floors look so good at the house. The guy really did a good job. It makes me wish I could stay at the house but I looked around at all that I would have to do in the house and outside the house and I know I am not up to the task. Plus emotionally it just isn't a good thing to do. I look at it this way. When we bought the house the entire family moved in. Over the years the 2 guys moved out, our doggies went to doggie heaven, and Chris departed the house for his next life. Now it is my turn to leave the house and start a new chapter.

It is really maddening when companies change their medical and dental insurance to a cheaper plan. I would rather pay a little bit more for better coverage.

Have a nice evening.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Here is the baby blanket I finished. It’s University of Maryland colors, where they met. DDIL had no nursery color other than bright.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Frog and thank you so much. I definitely believe the dentist from yesterday can still work out. I appreciated so much his willingness to listen and work with me. It's also a blessing indeed to have some options to look into. Please stay out of the wind and be warm! Should you feel restful, take a rest, my friend! I'm sorry you were disappointed in the fries. That's sad about the mom-and-pop restaurant. This plague has really done a number on small businesses I agree about AuntieMe3's found dog! He was so cute, and I would have been sad to let him go, too. I hope he has been happily reunited with his family.

Snowysmom it is sad that a lot of developers feel the need to bulldoze perfectly lovely older homes that most likely have housed many families over the years in favor of yet another huge, fancier, building. I pray the next place you check out will feel much more like home and just might be where you end up as well.

Carol, love the blanket. What a beautiful and thoughtful gift for the new baby, you made with love.

I forgot to post this earlier. I've been praying about the book project I'm working on. I do thank all of you for your love, encouragement, and stories from those of you who have written or are finishing up writing. Of course, huge thanks also to my Quacker family for assisting with some editing, title ideas and of course, pictures both taken and drawn. Appreciate all of you, always, so very much and to have you be part of this book which is so dear to me because I absolutely pray it is already bringing God glory and will continue to do so! All for Him, always. He has graced this undertaking also with connecting so many hearts together from 40's to 98! By His Grace, it is growing. I pray by the end of the year it just might be ready for the next step.

I have been keeping the entire book in prayers from the get-go, extra as it grows. I have been especially praying on how to grow the book itself. The more faithful voices contributing the more witness spread and the more hearts connected to one another and most of all to His. And I pray the added peace to more hearts. I know some of you dear Quackers have wanted to write but perhaps felt writing wasn't a strong suit of yours (though remember there is never any one way to share with God) or that whatever you might write would potentially be too personal. I have tried to make privacy of all a top priority throughout this and will continue to do so. All that said, God helped put in my heart a few nights ago the idea that wait a minute, there might be another way for Quackers (and others) to join in that would be easier yet just as meaningful and special to me because it would be from YOU. In fact, every day most all of you do this anyway By that I mean, you share so lovingly so every day small moments of love, laughter, and fun. Snowysmom, your recent picture of the squirrel on the bird feeder brought many of us a smile and cheer along with extra gratitude to God for in that moment (I pray) bringing a balm of laughter and comfort to you! In a smiliar critter fashion, PollyannaMom, as you and all Quakcers know, I am dog person all the way. However, reading tails of the escapades of your cats especially the image of one on a leash wanting a walk is priceless. I absolutely know anyone that might come upon you two would have their heart and day lifted by the sight.

Look over some of your most recent pictures. Then think about the moment captured in them. Could a couple sentences go beneath the image as a caption. I could include a picture of the heart-shaped pancakes. Write below that making them with my dad on Valentine's day was indeed a tasty way to start the morning that brought a smile to us both (and I pay each of you, as well) to see! That extra time of fun we shared was truly, extra because it was food, another time of communion with God. An added Monday connection to Him and, of course, another reminder of how beyond blessed we are to have this time from Him together.

Or I was remembering recently (I posted this, I believe) about a dinner I had years ago with some elderly friends who I had met through the small-town caregiver support group we were a part of. At that meal, besides, gracing me with catching up with friends, God also reminded me that He was at our table, too! And that in spirit so was my grandma to who I joined this group to begin with in hopes of being a better caregiver to! The others were chattering away when the oldest lady among us, in her 90's, Mary, who I was closer to, reached over and clasped my hand. Grandma's voice in Mary spoke, "I'm so glad you're here, my Mona. That we're together." No one other than my beloved grandma ever called me before or since "My" (as in theirs). A heartfelt reminder to me that I am His! He was there and by His mercy and love, my grandma was there, too. I no longer have a picture of those friends from our dinner. I could include a picture of my heart-shaped plate (just occurred to me or draw hearts on a plate)

Think/about pray about this and PM or email me if you would like to share or have an idea to include. Could absolutely be a picture followed by 2 sentences! Simple and not much time required. Truly just an invitation with appreciation and love to all of you! A title wouldn't even necessarily be necessary. I see these moments as potentially interludes between stories or longer experience shares a way to connect everything together. What do you all think? Thanks for reading all this, too!

AuntieMe3, have a great rest of the afternoon. To our Quacker family back east, have a good evening! Be cozy. I'll check back once more later.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. It is cold here again 16 degrees. I am off to get my hair cut and to the house. The furniture needs to be moved back after the carpet cleaning. The kids are going to do some little things that need to be done like new mailbox, hinges on the shed, and some paint touch up. Nothing major will be done. That is for the next owner.

Have a good day.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Cold outside at 24, going only to mid 30's. High wind warning till 6 pm but there isn't even the slightest breeze, and the sun is coming up. It was a beautiful pink and blue sky out there about 45 min ago when I went out to feed the cats, and the birds. I was confused this morning,,I thought for sure it was Friday, and not Saturday. I think the Olympics showing the same sports over and over every day got me mixed up. I skipped watching them last nite, and am glad this is the last 2 days of it!

Off to strip the bed and remake it, get the sheets in the washer, and find something to thaw for dinner. The tuna casserole was really good last nite, maybe because we haven't had it in forever, lol

Have a nice morning all~~

 

[Judique]

Good morning. Cold outside at 24, going only to mid 30's. High wind warning till 6 pm but there isn't even the slightest breeze, and the sun is coming up. It was a beautiful pink and blue sky out there about 45 min ago when I went out to feed the cats, and the birds. I was confused this morning,,I thought for sure it was Friday, and not Saturday. I think the Olympics showing the same sports over and over every day got me mixed up. I skipped watching them last nite, and am glad this is the last 2 days of it!

Off to strip the bed and remake it, get the sheets in the washer, and find something to thaw for dinner. The tuna casserole was really good last nite, maybe because we haven't had it in forever, lol

Have a nice morning all~~

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What is in your tuna casserole? I really haven't had it in forever and I loved it when we made it years ago but have no idea anymore about what that recipe was.

I do remember covering the top with crushed potato chips.

Also, like the Pooh and Tigger. My small bedroom that the girls sleep in when they come is themed in Pooh. That sort of happened accidentally when I realized how much Pooh stuff I had around. Eventually they started noticing and are still young enough to enjoy it. Maybe it will be a grandma's house memory for them when they grow up.

 

[lynxstch]

What is in your tuna casserole? I really haven't had it in forever and I loved it when we made it years ago but have no idea anymore about what that recipe was.

I do remember covering the top with crushed potato chips.

I use a can of solid white albacore (packed in water) and a can of chunk light (packed in water)..gives more tuna taste as far as I am concerned. I use either egg noodles or elbow macaroni (which is what I used yesterday). I cook those early in the morning, drain them and let them cool. Then drain the tuna, add that..add a small can of LeSoeur peas. Mix that together well. Add a can of cream of mushroom soup, mixed with 1/2 can water. I add fresh crushed black pepper, onion power and garlic powder, and some celery salt. I don't use crushed potato chips, I use Panko breadcrumbs for the top. I had some lemon pepper ones I got at the discount market over the PA line, so that's what I used last nite. Put in a casserole that I spray with Pam. I let that stand at room temp for at least an hour. Bake at 350 for an hour or so covered, then I uncover it and let it cook another 20 min or so.

Also, like the Pooh and Tigger. My small bedroom that the girls sleep in when they come is themed in Pooh. That sort of happened accidentally when I realized how much Pooh stuff I had around. Eventually they started noticing and are still young enough to enjoy it. Maybe it will be a grandma's house memory for them when they grow up.

 

[lynxstch]

Where is everyone this morning..the thread is awfully quiet. It is nasty outside..its snowing like crazy and sticking to the ground. The winds are howling and blowing really hard. Already had 2 power hiccups,,and a huge crash outside..I found a big branch from the black walnut tree in the side yard,,the branch hit the top of the front porch and landed down at the end of the yard by the steps going down to the street..that's a long distance for a heavy branch, so the winds have to be really blowing. Stay safe if you are in it's path..more later if we don't lose power..Mr L says he's already cold..but the furnace is going and set at 73. At least we have wood for the woodstove in the cellar if we need to use it!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Stay safe and warm, please, Lynn! And everyone else, of course, too!

Here I am waving hi from LA! It's a quiet Saturday here which is lovely. Waiting for a couple deliveries later. I was thinking yesterday again about Tina and Sparkle who have been awol from our thread for so long. I pray they are both well and just have been happily busy. I do hope they will check in!

Thank you all, always, for staying in touch. You are all important to me.

Happy Saturday

 

[PollyannaMom]

Where is everyone this morning..the thread is awfully quiet.

Am just kind of chilling inside today, as we have snow squall warnings And I didn't want to be out running errands. I made soup, helped DH with some charity stuff, etc.

Your weather sounds crazy! I'm glad the branch didn't hit anyone!

I was thinking yesterday again about Tina and Sparkle who have been awol from our thread for so long. I pray they are both well and just have been happily busy. I do hope they will check in!

Thank you all, always, for staying in touch. You are all important to me.

Happy Saturday

There is a "Twilight Sparkle" in the Wordle thread. If that's who you mean, I think they are fine, and have just drifted onto other threads.

But I do worry about Tina. I know she had some health problems, and am afraid something awful happened.