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[flyingdumbo127]

and so many B&B for all of your family and, of course, you! I was so sorry to read all that Yes, my Grandma often was dehydrated partly due to being on, IMO, too much medication combined with not always remembering to drink water (she did have dementia--such a horribly sad disease).

Lynxstch, I'm glad.

 

[tazdev3225]

Well I have an ear infection again! The pain woke me out of a dead sleep last night so called the DR. Back on antibiotics but he did say that he agrees that I don't need to be tested for Covid. None of my symptoms fit and I am very careful.

We have been doing food distribution at my church and on my way to the central point yesterday my priest's wife decided we should call it off because of the weather. I was halfway there so I got the food. It poured all the way to the pick-up. Slowed to a drizzle while we loaded my car and then the Thunderstorm hit on my way home. By the time I got to the church hall it was a drizzle again and poured after I left. I guess I was rewarded for my good deed. I'll have at least one more pick-up before we give it out on Friday. It surprises me how many people are in need right now. We had a full freezer of meat a couple weeks ago and at least 60 gallons of milk go in the blink of an eye. It makes me mindful of how lucky I am.

My daughter has decided she is taking a vacation to Disney early next year. I think she is crazy and told her so. I don't like her putting my grandsons at risk but we have never agreed on anything. She is my oppositional child, always has been.

I am reorganizing my picture files again. I need to find a system I am happy with. Going through 1,000's of pictures is time consuming but fun.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

@lynxstch, that’s what I heard to. My favorite line Of the entire conference. After the MD talked for a while, he ended with “and to partially quote the governor, wear the mask!” Hogan got up and said “it doesn’t have the same impact.” For the non-Marylanders, Hogan is noted for saying “wear the damn mask.” I even got a mask with that phase on it.

 

[easyas123]

@Breezy_Carol and @easyas123



to Gov Hogan's announcements..no further closings, but they are ramping up $$ and help for hospitals! I was holding my breath waiting to see what he was going to say!

I'll admit, I'm surprised no closings, but glad. Sounds like some folks are concerned about the Metro - especially given the issues DC is experiencing. Also sounds like they are putting the call out for new and almost new nurses & retired medical folks to help out. And 155,000 vaccines headed our way initially.

Silly news, but good in a minor kinda way. Each year I usually get husband a new Disney holiday mug (keep packed away w/ Christmas stuff and bring out in December) and this year I found the Disney mugs to be really blah...so I figured I would skip it. Then this afternoon they send me a 20% off and free shipping coupon - it's NOT my birthday, so probably a ploy to get me back to the site - and so I clicked the link and putzed around the holiday shop again. Lo & behold there was a new Christmas mug design. So I ordered it...FYI anyone ordering from Shopdisney.com and getting the free shipping - as of today it told me it would ship in 1-2 weeks, so it could easily be the week prior to the holiday before I get it. Something to keep in mind if you are using their free shipping- act soon!

I've collected all the info I need for the 4 guys who might have to quarantine and get tested if the other fella who was sick and tested today comes up positive. So if need be, I can tell them where to go for tests asap. Three of them are young guys in their mid 20's - my eldest, my nephew & one other kid. It's the 4th guy who has me concerned, older fella. A bit hard living, smokes like a chimney. I'd hate for him to get it, but at same time I'm not responsible for his lifestyle either.

Dinner this evening is going to be grilled venison tenderloin over salad. I'll add some potatoes or rice for the boy, who isn't a fan of caesar salad.

I'm starting to feel like I might need to make some cookies this weekend. Or at least start collecting the ingredients...'ingredients' haha for me that means cookie mixes and store bought dough!

lynxstch - that funeral in the funny funeral/wedding thread? It was in Keyser, WV if that puts it into even clearer perspective

Have a good evening everyone, stay warm !

 

[Snowysmom]

@Pea-n-Me Sending thoughts and prayers for your FIL and friend. The pictures of Toto on the beach are so cute. The horses are nice too. We were lucky not to lose power yesterday. The wind was crazy.

@easyas123 I hope everything works out with the testing.

@NYCgrrl What a great talk with your DGD. She is lucky to have you to help guide her.

It has been warm here today, around 60 but it is cooling off now. It supposed to be in the 40s tomorrow. Back to reality.

Jasper gets groomed tomorrow. He will be ready for the holidays. His cough is alot better. He can bark at all the dogs going by without coughing. When I talk with the vet next week I hope we can take Jasper off the cough suppressant as he hates it and it makes him spacey. The vet did say that was the one medicine he could probably stop taking down the road.

Have a nice evening.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Feel better, TazDev! Thank you for volunteering at your church! Hugs, on your DD and grandkids. I'm sorry this is now something else for you to be concerned about

Easyas123, glad you got the mug! I always liked Betty Crocker sugar cookies in the red pouch. You just need to sprinkle sugar on the baked cookies. What's odd though is this product comes in a regular and 20%more size. The 20% more (to my Dad and I) do not taste as sweet as the regular! Continued prayers all-around!

Snowysmom, Jasper will be a handsome Christmas-ready doggie So glad he is feeling better!

 

[lynxstch]

@lynxstch, that’s what I heard to. My favorite line Of the entire conference. After the MD talked for a while, he ended with “and to partially quote the governor, wear the mask!” Hogan got up and said “it doesn’t have the same impact.” For the non-Marylanders, Hogan is noted for saying “wear the damn mask.” I even got a mask with that phase on it.

Have you noticed? During the first few press conferences , he always had his mask on, then put it down around his neck. This is the second one in a row,,that he isn't wearing a mask at all, and doesn't have one hanging on his neck? Seemed odd to me..since he's always saying "WEAR THE DAMN MASK"

 

[lynxstch]

I'll admit, I'm surprised no closings, but glad. Sounds like some folks are concerned about the Metro - especially given the issues DC is experiencing. Also sounds like they are putting the call out for new and almost new nurses & retired medical folks to help out. And 155,000 vaccines headed our way initially.

Silly news, but good in a minor kinda way. Each year I usually get husband a new Disney holiday mug (keep packed away w/ Christmas stuff and bring out in December) and this year I found the Disney mugs to be really blah...so I figured I would skip it. Then this afternoon they send me a 20% off and free shipping coupon - it's NOT my birthday, so probably a ploy to get me back to the site - and so I clicked the link and putzed around the holiday shop again. Lo & behold there was a new Christmas mug design. So I ordered it...FYI anyone ordering from Shopdisney.com and getting the free shipping - as of today it told me it would ship in 1-2 weeks, so it could easily be the week prior to the holiday before I get it. Something to keep in mind if you are using their free shipping- act soon!
I hear too many horror stories about Shopdisney to try buying anything from them..but I hope you get your mug before Christmas!

I've collected all the info I need for the 4 guys who might have to quarantine and get tested if the other fella who was sick and tested today comes up positive. So if need be, I can tell them where to go for tests asap. Three of them are young guys in their mid 20's - my eldest, my nephew & one other kid. It's the 4th guy who has me concerned, older fella. A bit hard living, smokes like a chimney. I'd hate for him to get it, but at same time I'm not responsible for his lifestyle either.
You are right..you are not responsible. The elderly man who passed away where hubby works, refused to wear a mask..so he got covid, got pneumonia and died, leaving behind a grieving wife, kids, and grandkids. You just can't help them when they don't want to help sometimes. I hope all of your guys come up negative!

Dinner this evening is going to be grilled venison tenderloin over salad. I'll add some potatoes or rice for the boy, who isn't a fan of caesar salad.

I'm starting to feel like I might need to make some cookies this weekend. Or at least start collecting the ingredients...'ingredients' haha for me that means cookie mixes and store bought dough!

Check out the cookies made from cake mix thread on the DIS cooking board..you can make so many different cookies from them..there are also a ton of other ideas for holiday treats on there you might like!---https://www.disboards.com/threads/cookies-from-cake-mixes-also-biscotti-bars-now-cups-pops.681495/

lynxstch - that funeral in the funny funeral/wedding thread? It was in Keyser, WV if that puts it into even clearer perspective WOW! It sure did put it into clearer perspective for me. Why am I not surprised?


Have a good evening everyone, stay warm !
It is cold out here,,temp says 33, feels like 28, and there are snow flurries flying around..stay away from me snow~~~

 

[dazedx3]

Hello everyone....It sounds like your holiday preparations are in full gear... my home decorations are about 85% done. My shopping is about 50% done. I was thinking of skipping baking cookies this year, but I talked to our son who lives far away, and he said. "Mom, can't wait for your cookies this year" DH looked at me and said "well now you've got to bake cookies" He's right... cookie baking is back in the plans.

DH had to have a blood transfusion today, his numbers were not good. I hate seeing him so miserable. We are still waiting to hear when the surgery will be scheduled, I wish they would just let us know. I'm trying to get ahead with holiday prep, in case the surgery is soon. It also keeps my mind busy.

I love hearing about everyone's lives. All so different, but so much the same too,

 

[easyas123]

DH had to have a blood transfusion today,

Yikes, hope he is feeling better in the morning. Continued good thoughts for him & you.

Sooooo...I need to arrange for 4 Covid tests and let me tell you, they aren't as easy to come by as they used to be! I was able to get my nephew & son straight but that is only because - frankly - I can go on different sites and have their personal info and get them all set up for appointments. Yes they can do it themselves, but I wanted to make sure it was DONE and I was in front of the computer and they were still driving on their way home from work. I can not take the same liberties with the other two guys. One is young and can figure things out The older guy doesn't have email or internet. He'd probably LOVE to have me hand hold him but all I can do at this point is give him the info and tell him where to find more. As their employer, and since they were potentially exposed at work, I feel a obligation to get them all set up with an appointment and as much info on testing sites as I can find. I'm paying them to sit home this week and not mingle with the general public while they wait for test results.

Not one of the drug stores that do in our area have appointments available over next few days. Luckily I think I've found someplace ....problem is that all the places have switched to appointments only. If it was just that they had to wait in a line for a few hours I'd tell them to suck it up. Local health dept also backed up...Hopefully it's not telling of what is to come.

I've got to be up and out the door by 5 tomorrow morning. Think I'll pick the fellas up some doughnuts on my way to our 7 AM meeting where I will be yelling at them to make sure they where their masks and record their temps each morning.

I think I'll have myself a glass of wine. And maybe a shortbread cookie?

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Oh no, I'm sorry, DaxedX3! Many prayers for you and your DH. I love how you said that about our lives being different, which of course they are, but also being the same because we are all in this for another together. I am so grateful to God and you and everyone else in our family for that.

Just extra Easyas123

 

[apirateslifeforme]

friends. I'm sorry that I have not felt like stopping in. I was going to post on Sunday but it was a very bad day. My mother was in a very bad mood to begin with, and then she went to the grocery store. When she got home, she was throwing the bags around and when I tried to help, I stubbed my toe on one of Josh's chairs and she went off on me for carrying 2 bags (I usually can bring in 3-4 at a time). So I said forget it and went upstairs to get away from her. A few minutes later, I heard her yelling at DH that she wanted us out, "And I don't mean only for the day, I want you all GONE." And surprisingly, for the first time in over 10 years, DH yelled at her in return. Totally a surprise, I could count on one hand the number of times I've heard him yell at someone in all the years we've been together. Anyway, of course then my mother started in about all the things that are wrong with me, and when I stood up for myself, once again she did the "Here we go again, it's all about you as usual." I walked out at that point. Went around the block but it wasn't enough. I don't know where she expects us to go...we have no money to move (and in fact, what little proceeds we got from the sale of DH's condo were used as the down payment for HER car. Along with trading in MY car as well). And I'm not changing Josh's school.

So needless to say, we didn't speak on Monday either. She joined Josh and I in the dining room for Josh's school meetings, but Josh was also in a bad mood and instead of helping me calm him, she just sat there staring me down all day. Josh absolutely didn't want to do any of his assignments yesterday, or he did what he wanted to do instead of following the instructions, or he rushed through it. He had an awful meltdown after dinner - spitting in my direction, throwing things at me, hitting me, telling me that he hates me, and I was going to send him to bed, but then I just hugged him, which apparently was exactly what he needed. He sat in my lap on the sofa and cried for about 10 minutes straight. After he went to bed, I perused the newspaper and discovered that an old friend from high school passed away about 2 weeks ago. I don't know if it was from COVID, his obituary didn't say. And while I haven't seen or spoken to him in 30 years, it still makes me sad.

It was a little better today. Josh was pleasant, sat nicely for all his meetings and did his assignments without arguing. My SIL and her partner got their COVID test results on Sunday evening and both were negative, so they've resumed their lives. I finally ordered some small requested items for DH from Amazon today, and luckily there was a coupon for an extra $5 off the book, and then I was able to use some saved points from my credit card to bring the total down by half. I've been trying to decorate but haven't really been in the mood. We decided to use our 6' pencil tree in the living room this year, instead of the dining room, but I haven't decorated it yet because our cat keeps trying to eat it. The orange peels aren't a deterrent. He's never bothered the tree in the dining room, but for some reason he can't leave it alone in the living room.

I have managed to get the mantel done for now...

(That's last year's Christmas card in the red window-style frame)

I apologize for not responding to PMs yet either. I will get to them, hopefully tomorrow. I'm sorry I haven't felt like posting very much lately.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Just prayer and hugs to you, Apirateslifeforme. I am so sorry about how your mom chose to act, not okay at all, especially in the home of a child! You just take care of yourself! Thank you for posting the picture. Your Santa snow bear is adorable. I like the little Christmas tree, too.

Peaceful evening prayers to all!

ETA: Before I forget again, Target Circle has an offer through December 12th for 10% off 1 purchase either in store or online! You just need to add the offer to your account.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Aww @apirateslifeforme also sending you a big, healing hug! And another from all of us! Let’s breathe for a minute and take that all in. {Prayers said for peace in your household.} It’s a lot for you to go through, and I can feel your angst as well as relate to the feelings.

It reminds me of the one time my mother and DH also had a blowout [when we all lived together for those of you who don’t know]. DS was also about your son’s age at the time, and I overheard him tell a fib to my mother about DH. I had DS tell the truth, but Mom criticized DH anyway. (And this was a man who did everything for her.) An argument between us ensued. DH, who normally stayed out of our spats, this time said something. Truthfully, I was glad he stuck up for himself. I won’t repeat it here, but what was said that day has become legendary in our family, as it was perfect! Life later went on as usual and they never had another argument like that again. And sitting here now, I’m remembering how many days while I was caring for her on hospice at home, I’d be so exhausted in the afternoon, I’d doze off on the sofa, and when I woke up, DH would’ve already fed her dinner, cleaned up, and given her her evening pills, as well as done whatever else needed doing. And she really appreciated all we did for her, always - in her own way. I think she had a lot of sadness sometimes (and physical pain, from the long-standing arthritis she suffered from), and with us being right there, we sometimes caught the brunt of it. It happens with families living together, especially living in difficult times such as these. People don’t know what to do with their feelings and they take them out on those around them. It doesn’t make it any easier in the moment, but know that it’s not uncommon, especially this time of year, and that I’m sure you, Josh and your husband are some of the most important people in her life. I hope things have gotten better by now. Love your decorations.

Thank you all for the prayers for FIL and my friend’s dad.

QCKG (Quarantine Chill Kindness Greetings, aka Quack! Lol)

 

[theluckyrabbit]

For the front-line responders in this thread (Hey, @Pea-n-Me & daughter!) and to any others you may know, please spread the word!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1333803041036914688

 

[Pea-n-Me]

For the front-line responders in this thread (Hey, @Pea-n-Me & daughter!) and to any others you may know, please spread the word!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1333803041036914688

Thank you! We’ll be going!!

 

[lynxstch]

Good chilly morning DIS family! First-- @apirateslifeforme --'s to you. I am so sorry you had to go through a day like you had on Sunday with your Mother. I am glad that your husband stood up to her over it! These times are already so stressful for everyone, nothing is normal, nothing is 'right', and the holidays just add to the frustration for some people. I am hoping she didn't really mean that she wanted you to move out. I am glad that Josh had a better day Tuesday, maybe some of what he is acting out over, is that he can feel the tension in the house, it has to be affecting all of you. I am saying extra prayers for you and your family, that things smooth out and everyone can have a little less stress. I love the pic of your decorations, very pretty!
@Pea-n-Me --'s to you also, for taking such good care of your Mom while she was not able to take care of herself anymore. You know that she loved you and was thankful for all you did, even if it was 'in her own way', as you say.

These days we all have to deal with everything the best we can, that's why I am glad for this thread. We can rejoice, we can be sad, we can laugh, we can be what we need to be at that moment in time. It's certainly helped keep me somewhat sane for the last 9+ months.
We had a light dusting of snow this morning, high for the day will be 42. The only things on my to do list today are laundry (which is just about finished) and color my hair, lol. Going to be a 'light' day!

Have a nice Wednesday all, stay warm if you are in cold weather, stay cool if you are in warm weather, and stay dry if you are in wet/snowy weather. Peace to all of you, may today be better in some small way than yesterday was!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good morning.

@apirateslifeforme, your mantel is lovely. And for the rough time you are having.

I think @Pea-n-Me said it best.

with us being right there, we sometimes caught the brunt of it. It happens with families living together, especially living in difficult times such as these. People don’t know what to do with their feelings and they take them out on those around them. It doesn’t make it any easier in the moment, but know that it’s not uncommon, especially this time of year, and that I’m sure you, Josh and your husband are some of the most important people in her life. I hope things have gotten better by now.

@Breezy_Carol the wedding was in Monterey CA where they will be living until they find out where they will be stationed after next July

Thanks. We were in Monterey for a day in 2010 and I really liked it and would like to visit again.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning, Quack, and love and hug to all!

Pea what you shared was beautiful, thank you. Your mom definitely, I believe, knew she was loved!

I was in Monterey once eons ago and it was beautiful!

Peace, prayer, to all! Love the Angel poem, Lynxstch, thank you.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Good morning, afternoon, All!

Nothing special planned for the day and such a nice feeling.
DGD returns today and I’m pretty sure she’ll have soup, toast and a salad for dinner and be happy for it. Tonight will definitely be about what’s in the freezer because I can see that far into the future .
Haven’t put one holiday ornament up beyond cleaning the house from top to bottom (stage setting?) and pulling the holiday boxes and tree out. I admire those of you with early energy for the vision fulfillment.
No more local farmers‘ market here; it closed a few days before Thanksgiving and now it means the cold long winter is finally a reality. Maybe this is a time to make paper ornaments? So pretty, low cost and “hand industrious”.

During my lethargy, I did some brain work and think I ve figured out some of our holiday meals.
Buy some prepared brisket and pickles from Katz Deli, make some latkes; purchase black and white cookies for DGD and rugalah for me from Zabar’s. Pig out on herring in cream sauce and smoked salmon with bialys and bagels for the final day from Murray’s Sturgeon. If I can fit some matzoh ball soup in the middle this will be a wonderous thing. Of course I’d have to make mini matzoh balls for crazed grrl as the more common big ones turn her off. Fortunately, still have matzoh meal leftover from last year.

Kwanza, is more a talking and reflective time for us, so we can eat what we want with less kitchen time. Nana’s Sunday braised chicken, mashed taters, and veggies could make an appearance with ease.

@apirateslifeforme this is a trying time for so many. Cold weather and lack of sun, the craziness of school changes, close quarters. and just so many hereto unknowns. Thank you for sharing your holiday mantelpiece display and try to take more of it into your heart. Maybe write your Mom a peace on earth, goodwill type missive and include a spray of her favorite perfume next To a cup of her hot beverage of choice. Bringing my Mom a cup of tea always signaled detente even if she glowered thru the first pot .