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[flyingdumbo127]

Easyas, please send me some Enjoy the warmer weather out there. Yikes to the 45 degree temperature drop to come. Do you have a picture of your dad's boat? That is so cool that he built and raced one. Did you ever go with him?

Dad has thank God been safely home for a couple hours now. He did get caught in some rain this morning but nothing heavy. We are both so thankful laundry and Ralphs are done and that he can stay home now until he goes to Pavilions on Sunday. Still chilly in here, the sun out so maybe it will warm up a dash, I hope. I may wear my warmer pajama pants tonight. Stay cozy everyone and have a great rest of the afternoon.

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[dazedx3]

Just a late night bump…

 

[Snowysmom]

Good thoughts and prayers to all.

@flyingdumbo127 I hope it warms up in your area. It is supposed to be single digits tonight and only in the 20s tomorrow here.

Good morning. Chilly morning compared to a few days ago. It is a day off for me today. I am heading off to Market Basket by 7 to pick up a few things. Then off to Kenny's house to drop off some more stuff for storage with him. We will be going to view the 3 condos this morning. Kenny has the kids this weekend. He talked about going bowling this afternoon. I have not bowled since having bad knees and the knee replacements. I will most likely just watch the kids bowl. I have been craving Chinese food so I offered to treat everyone to dinner tonight. There is a great Chinese restaurant near Kenny. We do takeout. The kids love chicken on a stick aka teriyaki chicken.

Have a good day.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Good morning, all

Was up super early (hungry cat) but didn't mind too much, as Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy came back last night! I had a relaxing time watching over coffee this morning.

Today I need to get some things crossed off the trip list, and my nephew is supposed to arrive, but I'm not sure what time.

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Friday!

It's my one weekend off, not sure what I'm going to do. Yesterday it was in the upper 70's, sooooo nice!!!! And then it's cold today, in the 30's.

I was busy yesterday. Worked from home and clocked out around noon so that I could do my facial moisturizer study that I'm on and then came home and clocked back in for a couple of hours. Jacob got home earlier than expected from his out of town work so I took G back home around 4:30. Stopped and got gas then washed my car and cleaned it out real good. OMG, the dog hair that was in the back just from the drive to Jacob's . Finally got home at 6:00 only to find my basement flooded . I thought my washer overflowed but I couldn't get the water to go down so I knew it wasn't the washer. Around 8:30 I figured out it was the water heater. Evan came over around 10:00 to see what he could do. He turned the water heater off and we had 2 small water pumps running to get the water down the drain. So I have no hot water and I just talked to the plumbing company and they said it's most likely not repairable so I'll have to get a new one. I have a home warranty so I'm praying it will be covered. Say a prayer and keep your fingers crossed!

Mia is one her way here in a little bit for the day and then she'll also be over tomorrow while Bailey is working and Evan is going golfing .

Snowysmom - good luck on the condo search today.

Back to work, have a great day & weekend!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Good morning! Nice sunny day. I had a rough night, my leg/feet nerves acted up, and then my left hand decided to do the same. Luckily I don’t have a particularly busy day, and these things do not happen often.

We expect lows in the 20s tonight. This has been a crazy winter, it gets cold infrequently!

Snowysmom, enjoy the outing and delicious food! I will cook stuffed flounder with either lobster bisque or New England clam chowder as our main meal. The soup comes from the Lobster House take out.

Glad G is back home, footballmouse! Prayers that the water heater is covered!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning all. Our warm weather is gone, it's cold and windy, but sunny outside.

I woke to find a clogged kitchen sink, but managed to get it cleared without calling a plumber. I am so careful about what goes down, I have no idea why it happened.

@footballmouse - Good luck with the water heater, hope it's covered under the warranty. Glad you get to spend extra time with Mia, spoil her a little extra from all of us!

@Snowysmom - Good luck with the condo viewings today. Chinese sounds good, enjoy!

@bobbiwoz - Your dinner sounds delicious!

Off to start cleaning the bathrooms, sounds exciting, doesn't it? lol!

Have a good day everyone.

 

[footballmouse]

Well I've decided that I'm a stress eater. I'm trying to follow a low carb diet and I've been so stressed about this water heater, so far this morning I've had a bag of M&M's and 2 Cokes. 2 Cokes!!!!! I usually have 1 a day, every other day. I opted for the bag of M&M's over any type of breakfast. OMG, this is going to be a long day.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Well I've decided that I'm a stress eater. I'm trying to follow a low carb diet and I've been so stressed about this water heater, so far this morning I've had a bag of M&M's and 2 Cokes. 2 Cokes!!!!! I usually have 1 a day, every other day. I opted for the bag of M&M's over any type of breakfast. OMG, this is going to be a long day.

You know, you did this because you were stressed. It was what you needed, please give yourself a hug, and go on.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good chilly and morning from me as well,

What an extra blessing my comforter was last night. Dad used his, too. I truly pray all the more right now for all to have a safe, loving, and warm shelter. We are so beyond blessed to have the home we do. I do keep also in prayer that one day we can move somewhere with safe to use heating. I'm so very thankful it sounds like most of you dear Quackers have that. It's a blessing. So are each of you

I recorded a Beachfront Bargain Hunt earlier that we will watch later. Lol, maybe watching a show that takes place somewhere warm will bring a dash of extra warmth in here. I sometimes do that weather-wise with books. Dad, thank God, is staying home today and tomorrow as well. We're both so glad he did laundry and Ralphs yesterday.

Have any of you read any Daily Guideposts? There's a Lent Devotional of theirs that I may get. It's a page or less of a short story that includes a Scripture and Daily Devotional. I'll share if I do get it.

Snowysmom, I'm very grateful to God extra that you'll be spending the day with Kenny and that he is able to accompany you to check out the 3 condos. on all 3. Enjoy, of course, too more grandkidtime! When I was growing up and even in college, I enjoyed going I was never too good at it but it was a fun thing to do with dad or friends. With my tmj now I wouldn't enjoy it but good memories. I hope your grandkids have fun if you do go. Enjoy your dinner tonight, too. How nice of you to treat everyone. Please stay warm! Thank you for your warmer weather good wishes for me, too!

So glad you enjoyed a good show, PollyannaMom. Like your I sometimes feel hungrier in colder weather, too. Enjoy time with your nephew. How blessed you vith are to have each other.

Footballmouse and extra prayers, too. Please do take care of yourself, my friend. ITA with Bobbiwoz's kind and wise words to you. Enjoy your weekend off. I'm also happy to hear and relieved for you too that Gis back home. Hooray always for the blessing to both you and Mia. Enjoy more precious time with her later.

Much healing prayer along with a Bobbiwoz. Feel better, my friend. Weather can make my tmj act up particularly when it's humid. Dad said a couple days ago that it's also possible the twinges I've had are at least in part weather related, he's had them and in general. He's so right, of course. When my tmj first became truly known to me and a huge literal daily source of discomfort, by the Grace and Mercy of God that is no longer the case at all, Gebauer's Pain Ease the Medium Stream Spray made all the difference. It is by prescription only. Your doctor and or dentist may have some on hand to see if it helps you. It's main use that I wish I had always known is as a topical anesthetic before routine needlework. It's also used a lot in physical therapy. Just a suggeztion you might want to check into. Soup is absolutely a cozy blessing dad and I are enjoying more of right now, may your soup this evening be tasty and of extra warm comfort, too. Feel better!

Lynnas always your energy in general and toward household chores are inspiring. I still say you and B&B ought to go into business together. Kitchen sink for no further trouble. May you and Don have a good day. Please stay warm yourself!

Wishing all of you a great last Friday of February. I'll check in again later.

 

[Judique]

It's Friday! Yay to all that are happy it's finally here! I like it because tomorrow I'll be able to get some help from neighbor who works all week. He approached me and offered to clean my gutters, and I have some tree trimming I'll pay him for as well.

Just finished lunch and it hit the spot. I'd been out raking up debris from winter. It's 54 here down from 70ties yesterday but it felt great out there. It's going to drop down to freezing tonight, possibly snow tomorrow and then back to 50ties on Sunday. It's a weather rollercoaster.

After lots of fresh air I feel like a nap. Yup, that sounds like the best idea.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Have any of you read any Daily Guideposts?

We used to get it a long time ago, but haven't in a while.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good to see you, JudiqueWhat a kind neighbor. I'm so glad you'll have his help especially in frigid weather! Please stay warm and well out there. Glad you had a tasty lunch

Thanks, PollyannaMom. Did you enjoy them? I hope

Have a good afternoon everyone. Stay warm please!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Super quiet thread today! Thinking extra of you, Snowysmom. today went well for you and was also fun.

AuntieMe3, you are warm and dry! Wow has it been and cold still here today. Thinking of you l, my friend.

Lynn, prayers today has been even better for Don and of course a good one despite bathroom cleaning, for dear you, too.

Extra love and hugs also to you, Bobbiwoz (prayers you are feeling better now), Pea, along with Dazed, Frog, and Kirby. All Quackers in need of extra

We did get our Target Dad got a discounted set of towels (only available online which was part of the reason for ordering online) and we got some other needed things. Reminder to be cautious when ordering anything heavy and a liquid especially included with lighter items. Laundry soap was in a sealed plastic fine. The cap wasn't fully on and some leaked. Dad will let Target know. The heavy bottle crushed a package of slider bags. Wonderfully fast service and no real complaints just an fyi.

Wishing all of you sweet dreams and a warm good night's rest. to all.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Good - what is it, evening? Night? I’m confused, lol.

@footballmouse I was so sorry to read that you have to deal with a flood on your days off. Ugh. So glad your sons are there to help you, and I hope you can still get a little R&R to renew. Mia therapy will help, no doubt. How did your doggie guest do all week? He must’ve been happy to be picked up.

I was just thinking that boy, we really have some nice kids among us, don’t we? So many help out, and stay close, which is great to see. Good upbringing!

Lynn, I hope you got your sink unclogged. Our garbage disposal backs up sometimes if we overload it, so we have to be careful. I try to run hot water down there for a few minutes every few days just to keep the pipes flowing in case there’s any grease, etc.

Well, tonight being Friday night, we were all home and all exhausted. Dogs were happy we were all home. Super cold out here (21 degrees right now). DS and DH decided they wanted to grill steaks so they went off to the grocery store to get some. My only request was butternut squash. DD doesn’t enjoy beef so DH grilled her some boneless pork. My steak was a little underdone so I had some pork instead, and it was good. (I’ll reheat the steak later and then it will be done right; I like it Medium.)

So the funny parts. DD and I thought we smelled something funny. Turns out the Brussels sprouts were a little off/old, apparently. DS had cooked them and was proud of himself, so he was a little miffed when we started giggling a bit once we started eating. But then he tasted them and started laughing too. Then when we went to take some asparagus, I thought it seemed a little hard but didn’t say anything. Turns out DH had forgotten to turn them on on the stove, so they weren’t cooked! Lmao! I told you we were tired! So a bit of a bust but at least we had some laughs. Got the pic before we realized. (Only thing I actually ate here was the squash! And it was good! We all have to laugh at ourselves sometimes, right?)



@easyas123 Did you ever end up satisfying your sweet tooth? I was going to say, I hardly ever eat cereal, and when I do, I try to eat stuff that’s not super sweet, but DS likes the sweet stuff, so I keep it on hand. That’s why I was eating the chocolate Frosted Flakes (which I don’t think I’ve bought before, but I was in an off brand store and they had some at a good price). We still have all our Valentine’s stuff around but I’m trying not to eat it much. I wish people wouldn’t buy me candy. I love it, of course, but I shouldn’t eat it. One now and then is ok, though. I made a dump cake to bring into work yesterday and I was a little disappointed, it was just ok. I was trying to cut down on the butter so used Sprite instead, and halved the butter, but I didn’t like the way it came out. Next time I’ll do it the regular way.

Mona I was just going to ask you about your TMJ and how it affects you. It sounds like it really is a big deal for you. I hope you are able to find relief, but it sounds like you’ve learned to live with it.

I hope everyone has a nice Saturday! I’m not planning to go out in the cold much, but I have plenty to do around the house. I might wind up putting a new bedspread on my bed. Current one is a bit long in the tooth, and there’s now a hole in it from the dogs (and DH teases me, from my toes, probably true). I bought the new one so long ago I don’t remember what it looks like, but I know I liked it when I bought it. Wish me luck.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Good morning! Its pretty chilly 31° here and you should have seen Gus run up the ramp after he did his business this morning. I slept pretty well, and hope you all are good, too. Every morning I do the Nerdle, Wordle and Quordle games and say morning prayers. Saturday the orchids get dunked. We’ll do a grocery run this morning, I made a pot of spaghetti sauce yesterday and looking forward to having it today.

We may get snow this afternoon, and it would only be the second light dusting this winter.

@Pea-n-Me , Brussels Sprouts are never good as far as I am concerned! I would take never cooked asparagus every time.

Have a good Saturday, everyone! Merry Little Christmas to all!

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning.
Footballmouae so sorry about your hot water heater. Hope it is covered.

Bobbiwoz Hope you feel better

Condo hunting went well. I really like the new build. I like the one floor with unfinished basement. Lots of storage. Nice country area with woods and lots of green space. Nice deck. It is 12 minutes from Kenny, near all the shopping areas I like, and a quick drive to 495 so the one day I go into work it would not be too bad. It would also be easy for Jeff to visit. I am going back today for a second look. I am staying at Kennys until tomorrow when we go to Charlotte's birthday.

Have a good day. It is 13 degrees here. Stay warm!

 

[Judique]

Good morning! Its pretty chilly 31° here and you should have seen Gus run up the ramp after he did his business this morning. I slept pretty well, and hope you all are good, too. Every morning I do the Nerdle, Wordle and Quordle games and say morning prayers. Saturday the orchids get dunked. We’ll do a grocery run this morning, I made a pot of spaghetti sauce yesterday and looking forward to having it today.

We may get snow this afternoon, and it would only be the second light dusting this winter.

@Pea-n-Me , Brussels Sprouts are never good as far as I am concerned! I would take never cooked asparagus every time.

Have a good Saturday, everyone! Merry Little Christmas to all!

We are at 34 going up to 40 but also calling for snow from 9 to 3, probably will be wispy and not stick. It's bright and sunny right now.

I'm not a fan of brussels sprouts if they are large and overgrown. I like small ones oven roasted with bacon. I also oven roast asparagus or grill it outside when I'm full of energy which isn't often. My spaghetti sauce comes in a jar.

Good morning.
Footballmouae so sorry about your hot water heater. Hope it is covered.

Bobbiwoz Hope you feel better

Condo hunting went well. I really like the new build. I like the one floor with unfinished basement. Lots of storage. Nice country area with woods and lots of green space. Nice deck. It is 12 minutes from Kenny, near all the shopping areas I like, and a quick drive to 495 so the one day I go into work it would not be too bad. It would also be easy for Jeff to visit. I am going back today for a second look. I am staying at Kennys until tomorrow when we go to Charlotte's birthday.

Have a good day. It is 13 degrees here. Stay warm!

Condo sounds great! Hopefully it meets and exceeds all your needs!

Sorry about the 13 degrees. Happy Birthday to Charlotte!

 

[bobbiwoz]

@Snowysmom , that condo sounds promising!

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Sunny out now , blue skies, white clouds, but they say snow by 10. Not supposed to amount to anything but we always get it within a few days of having a super warm day.

@Snowysmom --the new build condo sounds promising, I hope it turns out to be something you want

@Pea-n-Me Geez to the brussels sprouts and asparagus. That made me laugh that he forgot to cook it. I like brussels sprouts once in a while but usually sauteed with shallots and bacon. Your dinner looked yummy anyhow! Your new bedspread will be a surprise when you take it out to put it on. I did that with one once. Bought it and put it in the basement for when I redid the bedroom. Then when it came time, I bought a new one, forgetting about the other one. I found it this summer when I changed out the bedroom for more summery stuff, it was a surprise, lol

I did get the sink unclogged and it's fine now. No idea why it happened. We don't have a garbage disposal and I am super careful about not getting any grease in it.
Now Don's kidney is bothering him again. He thinks it's a kidney stone, it's always something. I feel bad, but there's nothing I can do about any of it.

Bed has been stripped and remade, sheets are in the washer. I am going to dust and vacuum and then chores are done

Have a nice morning