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

[easyas123]

I was thinking Xmas tree stand when you said it, and wondered why your stand needed a seat

Yeah- I can now confirm it was a seat for a tree in the woods tree stand!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

My SIL sent me a pic of how the crockpot turkey meal we brought over today came out.
Looks better than ours! (With string beans! )

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Sweet dreams friends

My Dad is expecting a call back from our Empire representative Josh by Tuesday the very latest. We were very grateful to learn today that for an extra fee of course, but still, Empire will help my Dad clear off furniture probably the day before installation. We will get that confirmed. That would be a tremendous blessing. Empire does move and put back furniture itself. Once we have a set date my Dad can call a couple of recommended housecleaners to come after Empire is completely done.

As soon as we know for sure when our major floor work will be done (we are counting on having it and the apartment cleaned within two weeks) my coming home will be so much easier. Plus, we would have time to figure out bathroom options and obviously inform the facility and find out what assistance they will offer. I would also call my insurance once we have a flooring date.

Meantime, I am so hoping my roommate situation might be taken care of by the middle of this coming week. That would make staying here enormously healthier.

There is always hope that a personal situation will resolve to allow me and my Dad true peace and the possibility of my getting more therapy coverage. We would know this by mid next week too. I just want to clarify that for both of us this would still be the absolute ideal. No question.

Regardless, what matters is that we are moving posititively forward.

Hugs to all.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

They have counter top reverse osmosis systems that I may look into. That way I don't have to worry about cutting into the water supply under the sink. I really worry about leaks.

The counter top RO systems look interesting!

We have a leak stop valve (https://www.amazon.com/Express-Water-Shutoff-Connect-Connection/dp/B01KKOK8ZW?ref_=ast_sto_dp) for our RO system. If the valve detects water leaking, it will shut off incoming water supply. So far, so good -- no leaks and no standing water under the sink!

 

[Snowysmom]

Mona I hope things work out for the best. If your insurance has home care that would help out alot.

theluckyrabbit Thank you for the info on the undersink RO systems. It is a work in progress and I am slow making decisions. LOL!

Pea That food looks delicious. Definitely something to make for dinner.

Judique Hope you are having a nice trip.

Good morning. It is 41 now with temps heading to around 54. It was chilly yesterday afternoon at the soccer field. I felt bad for Ethan's team as they only had 5 kids show up, the minimum needed and they all had to play the entire game. They were tired. We went out for dinner afterwards at a Hot Pot restaurant. You cook your own food in soup broth. Not a fan. Today I am heading to Jeff's for a visit. I have been to the gym this morning, ran the dishwasher, and will do a few other things. Kate invited me to join her and her mother for bridal gown shopping. It is the day after I get back from Sedona which is OK if I get back on time. It was nice of her to ask me. I am still on the fence about going anyway with all the flight issues and they will only get worse as time goes on. It doesn't look like there will be a resolution anytime soon. I cannot afford to be stuck in Phoenix after the trip as I need to be back to work on Monday. No one does my work except for a few daily essentials. If I cancel I will still take a few days off and maybe head to NH for a couple of days. The tour company has a couple of other programs I am interested in so I can use the credit for one of those. I believe my friend and her friend will still go. They are retired so have some wiggle room in their schedule that I don't have.

Have a good Sunday.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. We hit the freezing mark overnight. A pretty hard frost is on the grass. I also realized last night that we change the clocks next weekend, (way too early), and that it will be dark out by 5:30

I did way too much yesterday and am feeling it today. I did laundry, including both beds, cleaned the bathrooms, and passed the vacuum. Then I water sealed the front steps. When the sun finally got around to the back, I moved everything off of the deck, power washed it, and when it was dry, put a coat of waterproof on that. My back was protesting, but I wanted it done. I was so tired I didn't have the energy to cook myself dinner. Papa John's owed me a free pizza, so I called and asked if I could make it a small one and have 6 wings with it. They make the best garlic parmesan wings. He said that was fine, so half of each of those and a small salad was my dinner.

Today the only things I'm doing are putting all of my summer pjs, and all my shorts except for 2 pairs, into a tote and putting it downstairs. I already had to bring up some leggings and sweatshirts. Then I want to get out the front porch Christmas lights and make sure they all work. I'll wait for a warm November day to put them up (a 15 minute job) and then not turn them on until Dec 1. Trying to have things done ahead of time for the holiday. I already ordered and got Hallmark cards, and stopped at the post office and got Christmas stamps. I bought a few gifts throughout the year, so most of the shopping is done. The grandkids only want cash so that's easy to take care of.

Have a good Sunday

 

[flyingdumbo127]

May I join you for a cozy day dear Lynn that sounds wonderful! Enjoy

Please take care of yourself dear Snowysmom. Do what will bring you peace and extra joy!

Happy Sunday to all.

 

[bobbiwoz]

The pet shelter called and asked if we wanted to visit Bonnie today, of course we did. Looking forward to her coming home for good on Tuesday !

 

[PollyannaMom]

Went to my first Trunk or Treat today. I wouldn't want to see them replace Trick or Treat on Halloween, but it was fun, and the kids seemed to enjoy our car:





It's hard to see in the pics because it was still light out, but the game, lanterns, and "floating" candles all lit up:


(They threw ping pong ball "eyeballs" into the cups.)

 

[Snowysmom]

Good morning. It is a chilly 33 degrees here now with temps heading to around 52. I had a nice time with Jeff and family. The Halloween bags were a hit. I got them a Where's Waldo Halloween book that they like. I got Sam a little reader that he asked me to read to him twice. It was fun. Jeff is trying to talk me into just going to Sedona regardless of the flight issues with the air traffic controllers. When I told him I didn't want to be stranded in Phoenix and had to go back to work he told me that it not a reason not to go. He told me I should be retired and just assume I am for this trip. And yesterday morning I did wake up with the thought that I should just go. You can tell I am really stressed about this decision. I don't do well with flight delays and a cancellation would send me over the edge. Oh well, I still have a week and a half to decide.

Have a good day.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning, 34 now heading for 60. They said that yesterday and we didn't get above 56. Calling for rain on Wed and Thursday.

I went through all of my clothes yesterday, bagged up 2 bags for Goodwill, threw a lot of old stuff away. Had Walmart deliver some new clear totes I can see through, labeled them and folded up and put all of my summer stuff in one, and stuff that's a little outsized in another, just in case. Now there's room in my dresser drawers, and closet and the stuff downstairs is stored nice and neatly.

That was the extent of my chores. Dave did get back to me and said he would come and winterize the mowers for me, and that he will have time to rebuild those concrete steps before it gets too cold.

I forgot to put the roast in the crockpot yesterday morning, so that will be dinner tonight. After dinner, I sat down and binge watched the entire second season of Nobody Wants This. It was good.

I don't have any 'must be done' chores today, so going to take it easy on my back. It's still a bit stiff and sore.

@Snowysmom- Only you know if you want to make that trip or not. If it's causing you all this stress, and it's going to cause you stress while you're there wondering if you'll be able to get back, maybe that's why you're on the fence.

Have a good day everyone

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I agree with dear Lynn dear Snowysmom. As I said yesterday, my friend, do what brings you joy. Remember Sedona isn't going anywhere. Perhaps you can work out a better time to get there. Extra love to you and you, of course, Lynn, too