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[AuntieMe3]

Happy Thursday....had a frustrating Dr appt this morning so I'm grumpy again. Had bloodwork done and got a prescription refilled so productive morning. I had therapy this afternoon so I was able to talk about my frustration and it helped a bit.

The sun is shining but the air is chilly. I can't wait until I feel that warm breeze...hopefully sooner than later.

Hope you all have a good rest of your day.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Afternoon or early evening for most of you,

Dad was able to get a 4 pack of Cottonelle wipes and a package of envelopes for just over $3 this morning using our free That was a good way to use that. Plus Pavilions for the last 3 weeks has given us $5 off $5 which he used today, too. We are so grateful, always, for any savings. Quiet afternoon here.

Judique, dad would enjoy cinnamon swirl poundcake. I hope yours is tasty! Yikes to the bee. Definitely good call to head inside for the rest of your lunch! Prices still keep increasing here, too. I'm sorry you and other Quackers are finding that out, too. Get some afternoon R &R.

Easyas, it made no sense to me either why Kirby's DD's ex would show up for a court hearing yet not go inside. Why bother coming? I continue to pray for all, especially the kids. Safe driving to your DH

PollyannaMom, I hope the kids had fun with yesterday and that you're, of course, having a good Thursday, too.

ETA, I feel badly to have missed your post above my own initially, AuntieMe3, sorry about that. Continuing and an extra to you, my friend. Please take care of yourself. I also wonder if part of what you're going through is getting closer to menopause related as I may be experiencing not the anxiety but at times bad dreams and waking up warm from them. I think you shared yesterday about having this issue at times, too. Have a good night

Have a relaxing rest of the day, friends

 

[Kirby]

Someone remind me never to go grocery shopping on a Wednesday just before Easter. I haven't seen the stores this crowded since Christmas time.

I'm glad it wasn't like that for me yesterday.

I fell asleep with both windows wide open and the sound of rain falling

Would love to have my windows open but we've been hacking and sneezing the last couple of days. The older I get the more seasonal allergies I have.

Went up to Lou Lou's preschool today for their Easter egg hunt. They had to hide the eggs in the auditorium because it was too cold and wet outside. The kids still had a blast.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I "liked," your post, Kirby for Lou Lou and her classmates Easterhunt fun and that you were able to be there which I'm sure made the day more special to Lou Lou. Also, grateful, of course went smoothly for you and am sorry always to hear of crowded store experiences especially at a supermarket where you really just want to get necessities and back out. Feel better

 

[Pea-n-Me]

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Appreciate the prayers! Thank you!

 

[Snowysmom]

It sounds like everyone is very busy this week. I was in work yesterday and then had a very busy afternoon. I went to the old condo to pick up some stuff and check the mail. Back to Kenny's where I took a walk. I have been very tired lately so the walk was a bit more leisurely then usual. I think everything is catching up with me. Then I made cupcakes for tomorrow, Kenny came home and we took a walk but I told him it had to be a slow walk, we had leftovers for dinner, and then went to Lowe's for stuff for my wall at the old condo, and to Market Basket. Market Basket was busy but not as much as I expected. This one is always busy.

@dazedx3 It is nice that family is coming over this weekend. Keeping busy does help a bit. I hope you enjoy seeing your kids and grandkids.

Lynn I like the sounds of a blue roof as long as it is not too bright. The contrast with the white house would be nice.

@Pea-n-Me Prayers said for your friend.

@Judique Your trip sounds like fun.

Today I work and then walk. Still really tired so it will again be a leisurely walk. After that I make brownies and frost the cupcakes. Then Kenny comes back with the kids. He has them this weekend. Supper will probably be chi fil A. The kids love the food and the play area. I have to make up the grandkids Easter baskets today so I can bring them to Jeff's tomorrow. First we will stop at the old condo so Kenny can take down my TV and patch up the walk behind it. Then to Jeff's for lunch.

Have a good day.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning everyone

Sky can't make up it's mind, it's blue on one side, and as dark as can be on the other. They said we might get showers today, and we might now. Such a precise forecast, lol

Still debating colors. I want either the Marine Green or the Royal Blue, he is still stuck on light stone or clay. I am determined that we not making the roof color that blends in with the white house. I want it to stand out, not in your face stand out, just noticeable. We don't have to decide immediately as Dave still has 3 roofs to do before he would get to us. So we have a couple of weeks to decide I guess.

Did all laundry and floor washing yesterday, today is bathroom cleaning and then everything is done.

Have a nice Good Friday

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Friday extra hug and Thank each of you for raising a voice in truth along with the kindness you give to so many and faith shared, of course, too

 

[PollyannaMom]

Still debating colors. I want either the Marine Green or the Royal Blue, he is still stuck on light stone or clay.

I Googled the exact color names, and I like the green better than that shade of blue (a little too bright) but I still like the stone least for a white house. Two different colors showed up for "clay" but if it's the reddish one, I like them in this order:

Marine Green
Clay
Royal Blue
Light Stone


This morning was an adventure. - DH got stuck on the commuter train in to work because of a medical issue (not him, something that closed a station on his route). I believe they called a shuttle bus for those who needed it, but I just went and picked him up and he's working from home instead. That was a lot quicker, and he normally does it two days a week anyway, so he's all set up for it.

DS and I were supposed to go into the city and meet him this afternoon for a Lego Art Exhibition (he was getting out a little early) so we'll just all go together instead.

 

[lynxstch]

I Googled the exact color names, and I like the green better than that shade of blue (a little too bright) but I still like the stone least for a white house. Two different colors showed up for "clay" but if it's the reddish one, I like them in this order:

Marine Green
Clay
Royal Blue
Light Stone


This morning was an adventure. - DH got stuck on the commuter train in to work because of a medical issue (not him, something that closed a station on his route). I believe they called a shuttle bus for those who needed it, but I just went and picked him up and he's working from home instead. That was a lot quicker, and he normally does it two days a week anyway, so he's all set up for it.

DS and I were supposed to go into the city and meet him this afternoon for a Lego Art Exhibition (he was getting out a little early) so we'll just all go together instead.

Thank you for the opinion. I like the green the best, he's narrowed it down to the stone. Now we just have to meet in the middle, but I don't think it's possible, lol.

 

[Snowysmom]

Lynn Good luck with the roof color! Could you maybe find a picture of the different colors actually on houses so you could show Don how they would each look?

 

[tazdev3225]

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I did get to Lancaster Wednesday and we had a good time. I will have to post a picture of the 2 goofy teenage girls. In this case a picture is worth 1,000 words. I made it home in time for Anthony's game and I am so glad I did. He is getting better with each game and the fact that he is smiling is great. He missed baseball so much while rehabbing.

Been busy all week. Yesterday we filled 600+ eggs for the Sunday Egg Hunt after church. We may have come up with a solution for equity in the hunt. I always get so upset when I see a child with 1 or 2 eggs while another child has 100, it has happened. We are going to give out 1 or 2 gallon Hefty bags, When your bag is full you are done until all the children have filled the bag, If there are still eggs out on the lawns then they can go back. I am hoping it works.

After that I had to go to Best Buy for a filter for the refrigerator. I am hoping my grandson gets here today to change it as I have no ice until he does. I can't reach the water shut off so I need his help. Then I dropped my granddaughters off and went to 2 more stores to get a couple things. Headed to the jewelers for watch batteries in 2 of my watches. After that it was a haircut and Walmart for a few things like cat food. Headed to the camera shop for a battery for my camera. One battery will not charge at all and one is not holding a charge overnight.

Finally headed home and I saw an emergency that had just happened. It looked like someone had been hit by a car and I prayed it wasn't as bad as it appeared. The person was not moving. There were people there to help. I just hope it wasn't as bad as it seemed. I kept waking up all night with dreams from it.

Today was supposed to be an easy day but Mikey called last night and needed me to take him to get clothes for Sunday. I was so happy that he thought about it I took him out today. He got navy pants and a light blue Polo shirt, he even wanted dress socks. Sadly he has outgrown wanting a suit or a shirt and tie like he did when he was little. For his 6th grade dance he wanted me to get him a tux. Still happy that he will be dressed nicely.

I'll catch up with all the posts later. Hope you all have a great day.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good afternoon to all,

PollyannaMom, yikes that was some tale. Prayers for the person in need of medical care indeed. I am grateful your DH was okay, of course, too! A Lego exhibit sounds like a lot of fun. I hope it will be. Thank you for looking up the colors
I also go with green though my preference would always be brighter and lighter or Evergreen Christmas tree colored

Lynn, ITA with Snowysmom great idea to somehow try and show Don what each color would look like on the roof. For me, as a visual person that would be most helpful. for achoice that will work well for both of you

Taz, for along with others for filling all the eggs. Did you leave any empty or might that be part of a Sunday school lesson or Children's moment message in terms of representing the empty tomb? Great and kind idea on the bags.

Finishing up an Easter card for dad and looking forward to watching worship later. Such a blessing also this afternoon that the is out and it's warm in here. So nice to not be cold! Have a good rest of the afternoon everyone.

 

[dazedx3]

Well, and just like that my Easter weekend came to a halt. Our DD and family are all sick. She went to urgent care this morning and has a horrendous ear infection. They all have cold symptoms but are also vomiting.

Our other DD, lost out on a house that they offered $85,000 over asking. Crazy

Lynn…. I definitely like the green the best, and the stone the least. Good Luck

 

[Snowysmom]

@dazedx3 I did not mean to click like. I wanted to click on sad. I am so sorry they are sick. It is going around here too. My younger DGD had double ear infections and the the baby and my DGS, his older brother, had colds. I hope your DD and family feel better soon. Will you see your other DD? It is hard when family is ill over a holiday. House costs are out of control even with the higher interest rates. 85K over asking is not unusual around here.

Tazdev Lots of work to fill all those Easter eggs. I hope your idea works out for the kids. I too do not like to see one child with dozens of eggs while another just has a few.

Have a nice evening.

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. Cold here, 30 going up to 50 today. We are heading to the condo to fix the wall then to Jeff's for Easter. I have the kids Easter baskets all ready. I hope we can take my TV back to Kenny's today. Then I will have a few more things to bring like cleaning supplies and my monitor and printer.

I checked in for my Disney cruise today. They need you to upload a face and shoulder picture. I have none so I had to do it with their camera. It looks like a mugshot! Oh well, they can tell it is me. I have to say I don't care. They asked for it, they got it.

Off to make coffee and wake up a bit. This week has been busy and next week is even busier. I have something every day.

Have a good Saturday.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning and welcome to Easter weekend.

Dave came last night and put the last lag bolt in the posts (one he had before was too long) and poured the concrete pad at the end. His wife,non wife, called and said she was being discharged from the hospital so he had to hurry and finish to go pick her up. He's coming back today to remove the form and go up on the roof to measure. My green and blue colors have been shot down, so I don't have any idea what color we are going to end up with. Dave suggested charcoal, but Don doesn't want a dark color. I'm going to wait for the estimate and then we can decide.

I already stripped and remade the bed, got some chicken out to defrost for dinner, and changed out the litter boxes. Off to find something else to get into.

Have a nice Saturday

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning from warmer LA! It is such an extra blessing from God this day to not be cold in here. Yesterday was indeed one of extra prayer and reflection for me. Reminder that Joy comes in the morning and LOVE wins. that each of you are growing in faith this Holy weekend, too. I am also thankful to have thought to place a Boost order earlier through Ralph's. We have a free trial membership. I was able to get some surprises for dad's basket tomorrow, a church food pantry donation, along with another case of Aquafina. We don't need the water at all right now, however, it's something extra I can do to help my dad in the future which, of course, is a blessing and gift to me. To Kirby, Footballmouse, and anyone else who may try Boost, reminder to always be positive you have double checked "No substitutions," as you place items into your cart and in reviewing your order before you place it! I was concerned about being charged an outrageous water substitution price. Thankfully a call to Boost Customer Service cleared that up. Free Delivery between 4-6 this afternoon.

Dazed and much feeling better to your family. I am so very sorry to read that your DD and her family are all sick I hope in some way, perhaps by phone or if you Zoom (I don't) you are able to connect with them tomorrow. Thinking of you!prayers to your other DD as well.

Snowysmom, always to you, too. I'm sure your picture turned out just fine, after all, you are a lovely kind lady! I do understand about not being happy always with photos especially those where you don't have an opportunity to retake. Dad felt that way about his recent Costco picture. He has a nice smile in the picture. The problem is it's so very faded it makes him look very odd and older. I am so grateful to with cameras these days that allow us to re-take pictures instantly if need be. Much prayer that you and your family have a Happy Easter tomorrow and that it increases your faith and feeling of peace.

Lynn, Saturday to you. Dave sure is a hard worker that's for sure in terms of his hours. Roof color prayers of compromise for you and Don! I always liked the color of IHOP's roof. A lighter bluish green. Mint green can be nice as well.

Dad is doing morning Pavilions and Sproutsso he can stay home tomorrow. All is well and quiet here. Have a good rest of the day, friends. I will check back in later.

 

[Kirby]

It's quiet around the house with the kids gone. We've been keeping busy though. Yesterday I cleaned my part of the house. I sat out some Cod to bake and wouldn't you know it didn't defrost in time. I wasn't too upset about it. It was a new recipe and I just wasn't in the mood to cook last night. We decided to go to Soulman's and eat fried catfish instead. Was exceptionally good last night.

Today, Carol went up to her school and posted grades. Joe and I went up to Lowes and Home Depot and bought plants. Then we spent most of the rest of the day planting them, Carol got home just in time to help. We had to replace the bushes that we had planted last year. Our house faces north and the ones we had planted last year just couldn't handle the North winds. We put Chinese Holly in (hopefully they will do better) and put the remaining Cyclera in a better spot. Joe also picked up three drift roses to "add a little color" he said. While he planted those, Carol helped me plant Ice Plants, Hostas, Caladium bulbs and Petunias. She also did a lot of weeding which was very helpful.

I did cook the Cod tonight. It was okay, I won't make it again but it was a very easy recipe.

I think I'm going to veg in front of the tv for the rest of the evening. Ya'll have a good night!

 

[tazdev3225]

Just a quick hello and page 2 thread save,

Had a lot to do today and just got home from a fund raiser for metastatic breast cancer. My husband's cousin is fighting it right now. Her sister died from it 3 years ago and 6 months later she lost her husband to metastatic cancer. I give her a ton of credit because she has stayed upbeat even after all she has been through and knowing that she will eventually lose the fight.