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GardenKatGardens wrote: »
Looking at today's bottle of wine, I know someone who really likes wine as you do.. my DIL. Could you share the details with me, so I can have one for her next December??? I think she'd like that!
They became available at Kroger on November 1, in limited supply. I was lucky to get one before they sold out as Y had waited a whole week! When I looked for them, they had only two left, at $79.99 each. I quickly put one in my cart, and rolled it around with me while I did the rest of my shopping.
I understand Aldi had one too, but did not see any at my Aldi. Aldi also had a cheese calendar, supposedly coordinated with the wine calendar, so that each night one could have wine and cheese before or after dinner, or with dinner I suppose.
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! It's pretty cold now, but supposed to get to a pretty nice temperature later. I have been up for a while, but busy with this and that. Not a lot on the agenda today.
The day 4 entry in the wine calendar is from Merlot, from Chile. I think I will enjoy this one.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tnjkV1we44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxWh-wp9pTc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0s6S_WFCi8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRmdJxL_h_g
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »
Later tonite I will go to the MisFits web site and see what will be in my Friday box of fruit and vegetables! Thinking this may be a lot of fun. Fortunately I am not a picky eater, unless I am required to cook the tomatoes. I just can't get around cooked tomatoes.
Later...
If the tomatoes have to be cooked...then puree them and make spaghetti gravy! I will be interested in how the veggies are. I had a veggie (and fruit) delivery in the past from a now defunct group but toward the end of my membership the quality (and correctness) of my pre-selected orders were both slipping badly. One shipment subbed sour lemons for the Meyer lemons I had ordered! They don't look very much alike and certainly don't taste the same.
New driveway still scheduled for first thing Thursday morning! Well, they are replacing the bottom half that they destroyed for the sidewalk...0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! Today they are scheduled to finally put the bottom half of my driveway back in, in conjunction with the sidewalk project. I am prepared to stay home. Plenty of food, and drinkable water.
Speaking of water, it looks like they may be moving my water meter today too, based on what they dug yesterday, by the road near it. It looks like they may be planning to have it right in the sidewalk. That would certainly make it easier for access in the future. Hopefully they will let me know before they turn my water off to do that.
Day 5 in the wine calendar is from New Zealand.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpQHpLW0myg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP7e0tV1sYE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjUV2qXIkWc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtoIVhOZfV0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixZ-F3JkIyM
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They poured the driveway, finally!
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Howdy all y'all. It's fabulous Friday! The driveway is still curing, but looks great. I am sure that by tomorrow it will be fine to drive on. I saw a couple of the workers standing on it already this morning so it's hard enough to walk on.
Not a lot on the agenda today. I think I will go through some old boxes of stuff from the last move and try to be ruthless with the discards. I wouldn't be surprised to find some boxes from the move before that! We have never been good about going through them right after moving as we should. We are making headway though as we want to turn the junk room into more usable space. Right now one corner of it is sort of usable...
The day 6 wine selection is from right here in the good old USA. California, to be a bit more precise.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DPCIlGloJA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD3P-PgyP6Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhVvljBjQuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVvzItvYXYI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixy3cTzd_zw
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »
Did you remember to 'carve' the date, and your name or initals on that new concrete???
I did not as I preferred leaving it pristine. Apparently a deer and someone not so dear disagreed with that opinion though. At least the deer declined to walk across and cause additional damage. And the driveway has a little character. Literally!
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While cleaning out some boxes from our last move (yes, it WAS about 8 years ago...) I found a Christmas time picture of me when I was about 21. Maybe 22, but I think 21. Ah, if only I could go back in time and tell that young man a thing or two...not that he would listen. LOL.
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Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! They rescheduled the move of the water meter to today, so I will have no water for a few hours of the day, but don't know exactly when. I guess they will be here when they get here, if they get here at all. I wouldn't be surprised to have it rescheduled again to Monday but we will see.
Still well on the right side of 200 pounds and hoping to get on the right side of 190, but not in any hurry. After all, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
The wine for day 7 of the wine calendar takes us back to France.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
First up is an Ashen's and Barry mashup! Two of my favorite British YouTubers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmvd98i15gA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5eOy_XF-ko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSB2nNjc8Jg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by0PIg9jbPI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fve7iaQQ-74
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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! Not a lot on the agenda today. As I half expected, the water meter has not been moved yet. The workers did come out, and supposedly were waiting for some equipment or materials, but then ended up just digging a bit more at the spot where the meter will be and then moved to the neighbor's yard to do some work over there on her water meter, I think. Probably just digging up to prepare to move it as well. I guess maybe Monday on our meter. They haven't done her driveway yet, but I think they are doing it this week. I was sweeping my driveway and overheard her saying something about Wednesday to the foreman. I already told her that she and/or her daughter can park in our driveway or yard while they do hers, in case they don't want to feel trapped for a couple of days. I often stay home for several days anyway so it didn't bother me at all to be trapped. Besides, there are stores within a mile so walking is always an option if I don't need anything heavy.
Day 8 in the wine calendar is the first repeat of a varietal, but this Cab is not from California. This one is from France.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9H_EvWcwwQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blKCLBWudZ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdAVHYtE23I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v29EKiqHXsY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFzgMwUEKsg
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Howdy all y'all. It's magnificent Monday! I might see about getting out to the grocery today.
And, probably, might finally have to go without water for a short time today...
Day 9 of fun wine returns us to Chile (and is now chilling).
And...the fun will continue with 7 days of sparkly wine to bring me from Christmas day up through New Year's Eve. I found this at Aldi.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
Since you don't like cooked tomatoes, heres what NOT to do with your tomatoes! LOL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2VAN7PtQW0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yql-9LHorTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojJwPmOcvMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xidc8dBswQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omPVuKUllXU
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First picture is the driveway (and deep side gaps) while it was curing) and you can see the yard on one side is considerably higher than the new driveway level. Wouldn't have wanted a wheel to slip into one of those gaps!
Today they fixed all that!
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! I need to give Lilo her shot but she's happy in my lap right now, so that can wait. My phone will remind me later, so I won't forget. Usually I take care of that first thing in the morning, but sometimes get distracted by other things like getting my pot of tea started and silly things like eating breakfast.
I never did get out to the store yesterday, but may get out today. We'll see...
Day 10's wine calendar entry is from France.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-G2WgBs0AU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aagyuWlHyUI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc8CcIpo7As
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3OU8L-s7IY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiVl2Kk7WuY
And...a bonus video
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! For the first time in months, I was able to easily roll the garbage and recycle bins down to the curb, with a driveway that isn't crunchy and bumpy. I really appreciated that, let me tell you! I am expecting a case of wine today so can't go anywhere, as I have to sign for that.
I do have some concerns about the delivery as the last two FedEx packages for J haven't been delivered yet. One of them seems to have disappeared to some depot that may be in Texas and the other has been "out for delivery" twice now and is currently "scheduled for delivery" today (but not listed as "out for delivery") and was, supposedly, attempted on Sunday but the claim is that no one was available to sign. Well we were both home all day Sunday and would have heard the doorbell if it rang. There was no orange tag left on the door either, so if they attempted delivery it was not here at our house.
My case of wine is, naturally, being delivered by FedEx so I am keeping my fingers crossed that FedEx can get their shiitake together and actually deliver a thing or three to our house!
Day 11 in the wine calendar brings me back to California.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woEAhg71bx4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJysSeWQfUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGW3DngOEOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6q7s8nVAsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja4F4OQml8I
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! Will probably have to go and pick up my package at the depot today. Meanwhile, I have the first load of laundry going.
Day 12's surprise entry in the wine calendar is an extra festive bottle of bubbly. It's not Champagne, but it IS from France.
Thursday Throwback!
I don't have a date on this one but it looks like I would have been in my late 30s or early 40s. When I let my hair get that long, I would have natural "Shirley Temple" curls.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmkBZIvshj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfzi5Jcse98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLVp1ZXLL_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXG8vZmNuaE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYL1ZBSyQUc
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Today's wine "delivery" which I had to pick up. On the box was a note, presumably written by the driver, that the address was blocked by construction. I will grant that, as you approach from the north, it may look like the address is blocked, as there are a lot of orange and white barrels along our side of the street.
But if you actually come on down and look at our driveway, it can easily be seen that the address is most definitely NOT blocked. FedEx needs to teach their drivers to pay better attention.
At any rate, this crate of wine is supposed to be for partying with friends through the 12 days of Christmas.
The 12 days of Christmas start on Christmas day, but my wine club seems to be of the somewhat modern (and incorrect) belief that the 12 days of Christmas start on December 13 and go through Christmas.
Either way, I am not partying 12 days in a row to that extent. If I were 21 years old, maybe...but at my age, that's a big "nope" there.
They have three of the wines in the list slightly mis-labeled too, but that's not a big deal. They all look good to me.
Number 1 is not pure Tempranillo, but a Monastrell/Tempranillo blend. I have had this one before and it is excellent.
Number 2 is also not pure Tempranillo, but a Tempranillo/Syrah blend. And it's a full litre, rather than the usual 750 ml. I have not had this one before, but have had similar blends before and look forward to this one.
Number 7 is not a Tempranillo/Monastrell blend, but is actually a pure Monastrell. I like Monastrell, but have not had this particular one before. I look forward to the experience.
I have enjoyed some of the others before and there are a few that I have not had before. I feel sure I will enjoy them all.
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Howdy all y'all. It's fantastic Friday! Rainy at the moment. I woke up at 5 and knew I wasn't getting back to sleep so I am finishing up the laundry I started yesterday. I have eaten and am on my second mug of hot tea now.
My call from DC yesterday was trying to scam me into an extension on the warranty of my 13 year old van. I only know this because they left voicemail.
Not much on the agenda today. If it's not too rainy, a trip to a grocery for a thing or two.
Day 13 of the wine calendar is this Merlot from Chile.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TN11w4PVMQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET90HMIRXn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6kdEFSFGaU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8SqrKtO5jU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VJIAnlaZvM
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Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! Cool today, with only 10% chance of rain. Yesterday was just awful, weatherwise. Cold, damp, misty and drizzly all day, capped off with real rain overnight. At least by the time the real rain came along, it was late enough that most businesses and schools were closed and the majority of people had a chance to get home. Of course, being a Friday night, I am sure that there were people out and about in it anyway.
Maybe today I will actually get out for those few groceries.
Day 14 in the wine calendar presents this wine from France.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWxkG_1lHPY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA8_7N4nDxQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA7VxPHkYUY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMNhRROsHs0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYHjlutXgdo
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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! Maybe a little shopping today and sweep some floors. I think I have all of Christmas taken care of except remembering to get that ham out of the freezer a few days before Christmas so it will be ready to glaze for Christmas dinner.
The wine for day 15 in the Advent calendar is Chardonnay.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_wqNox7-Dg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4145D0IIYRI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcueSXGueJs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lr0ojJcVew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_btcqv5wHQ
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Howdy all y'all. It's marvelous Monday! It looks like it will be a pleasant day. I don't think I have to go anywhere so can mostly relax I hope. I finished going through all the old moving boxes last week, except for one box full of old photographs. That box will likely trigger some anxiety issue so I am waiting for a good time to do that. And one when I am not home alone, as I am this week. I am retired but married to a worker who generally works from home so I can still say that I am in the office alone this week! LOL.
Day 16 in the holiday countdown calendar is this California classic.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkIQMZaBTBo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC99Zfwm-I4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw-kXPDD65U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k-euqes3k4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Im2CR3EihI
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! And it's rainy and cold, and supposed to freeze tonight. I have an appointment to get Lilo to the vet for her annual stuff. Other than that, I intend to stay inside!
The wine for day 17 is from Italy.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-42jQ5GRZg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Gly_qYEko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCjJzvQFqQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afRjZPHBUi0
And let's have a laugh while we eat our Nesselrode cream!
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! We are looking for a high of 46 sunny degrees today.
Lilo is getting on in years and the bloodwork and urinalysis yesterday indicated she is going into renal failure. I can keep her comfortable, for some time, with regular subdermal fluid treatments.
She enjoyed (hah!) her first one this morning and will have 3 a week (MWF) for a few weeks and then re-check her numbers.
The first one was difficult, as expected, as I haven't done this in over 10 years, and she is not used to holding still with a large needle poked into her, and feeling cool liquid flowing in.
We'll get better at it. She did enjoy the treats before and after. LOL.
Today's wine from the wine calendar!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6X_1ktuIgM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAjfUBDVdmg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPFXc7n6b2I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT3GlECfYoU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5x5CsLB1Vc
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »I'm so sorry Lilo will be needing fluids sub Q. I'm keeping the kitty in my thoughts. That has to be a traumatic procedure for an animal. People you can talk to..animals not so much. Hopefully she won't need more than the initial 3 sessions, and that her blood work will improve. Can't be easy for you either Ed. I know how you love animals.
She will be getting three per week until re-evaluation to determine how much it is helping, and whether we need to go to every day. This will continue until it is time for her to cross the rainbow bridge. Our first cat went 6 months on fluid treatments at the end.
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! It's cold out there and will only get up to 49 today so when I get out, later, I may need a jacket. Having dealt with our first cat's renal failure issues many years ago, I know the routine. Depending on how effective the flushing with fluid treatments is, she my go on for years, or possibly (likely) months yet. I will do my best to keep her comfortable and try to know when it's time to let her go. Letting them go doesn't get easier, no matter how old I get, but it is part of the package when adopting a pet.
Last night I introduced the sugar gliders to dates. I happened to see a bag of plain, pitted dates while shopping, so, after a quick bit of research to make sure they could eat them, brought them home to see if they would like dates. This morning there isn't a lot of it left in their bowls so I would say that they liked it well enough. The remainder in their bowls may disappear before feeding time tonight.
For a Thursday throwback, here is a picture of me and my oldest brother, from 1984. I loved that plaid shirt and wish I still had one just like it!
Day 19 in the wine calendar is now Chileing...er I mean chilling in the refrigerator.
And...as of yesterday, we have a sidewalk!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbZHlru-1wo
Seriously? I have NEVER seen eggs for49 cents at Aldi...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5VkGc1ZayA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADvp9LE6O2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0A1bkF4mKM
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Howdy all y'all. It's fantastic Friday! They still have a little bit of sidewalk to pour on the other side of our driveway, on across the neighbor's driveway, and they still have to pour the lower part of her driveway, that they tore up months ago, to install the new drainage conduit. I think she may be out of town this weekend, so that would work out well for her, if so. If not, she and her daughter can park in our driveway for a couple of days. My vehicle is the only one home right now, and I don't get out that much.
Here is a picture from December 20th, three years ago, of me, an old friend from high school, and one of my younger sisters, taken at a mall, by the old friend's husband. Or is that me? Maybe it's Santa Claus, incognito...as you can see, I was a bit heavier 3 years ago.
Day 20 in the wine calendar is back to France again.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGAj8IhnR3c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuvT9lfkbYM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNtUhJ6g0bU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpFWmOqeXJY
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Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! It's cool and partly rainy today.
They still have some clean-up and finishing touches to do on the sidewalk project, but yesterday I think they finished all the concrete on our street. My neigbor's last bit of sidewalk was poured yesterday, along with the small adjoining portion of our yard, on the north side of the driveway, and the neigdbor's lower driveway replacement. I think she is out of town for the weekend and had requested that the last bit be done at this time so she wouldn't have to worry about getting in and out while the concrete cures, or being in my way by using our driveway, which would not have been a problem for me. I can understand her not wanting to intrude though.
As the sidewalk in front of our house had cured for a couple of days, they opened it to pedestrian traffic yesterday afternoon, I took a walk ahter dinne, up the hill to the elementary school, and back. Would you believe through the snow, barefoot, and uphill to come back too? No - I didn't think so. LOL
Day 21 in the wine countdown calendar visits California again.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YxBvlvbiZM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwFJp0Gcruo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Y1hKDnyvY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7SYDbax6Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxl2xNvq7og
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »
The problem is not with MisFits, but with Fed-EX. 2 out of the 3 boxes that I have gotten were late night deliveries...I just don't appreciate 15 pounds of produce arriving at my bedtime. The one that came at 4is in the afternoon was great...but.
How are the sugar gliders doing with the dates? THat's the other thing I got in my box. It was an add on, but a pound box of medjool dates for $1.99 was too good to pass up!
You know, that delivery might improve after this big holiday season. Or you might check and see if they have any other delivery options besides FedEx.
They like the dates well enough, especially the darker (more ripe) ones, that also seem to be a bit smaller. I have eaten a couple of dates myself, as snacks. And yes, I can eat just one!
Howdy all y'all. It's soggy Sunday! 100% chance of rain on this cool day, and my trick knee is feeling it. I will still try to get in a mile or more of indoor walking. If I had room for a treadmill I would consider one, but I KNOW that it would turn into a clothes rack anyway, so why waste the money? As for a gym membership...I tried that once but stopped going because of weather and other traffic problems, so I just work out what I can do on my own without spending money I can't really afford anyway.
Indoor walking around in the house confuses the heck out of the cats. They don't know WHAT I am up to and Dinah sometimes follows me around for a while trying to figure it out. A little extra exercise won't hurt her either. I do have to keep an eye out for any traps (toys or "gifts") they may leave in the way, but it's doable.
It is raining now and supposed to roid ALL DAY. I am not going anywhere. I had dinner out with a friend last night (soup and salad at Panera Bread) and stopped at Publix on the way home to get whatever I might need until after Christmas (I hope) so I won't have to worry about that.
Day 22 in the wine countdown calendar is this Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThLKuFwn3Ag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMF27Q9nLNY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj31bZXvXcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKsxda--GVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c989XY-icko
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Howdy all y'all. It's marvelous Monday! Still raining here, but we may have some respite for a while in the middle of the day. That was the wettest weekend we have had in a while! That may prove to be a good thing here as our mailbox was set too close to the road and I need to get the workers to move it a foot or so to one side and 6 inches or so back, so that it won't hang over the curb at all. Or just do it myself. But it's easier with two people doing it. The ground should be about as diggable as it's going to get!
I've given Lilo her fluid treatment (and treats) and she is now grooming to clean off any drops of fluid and my cooties from gently holding her in place while the drip ran. She is taking the treatment very well, all things considered. She doesn't like it, and would leave if she could but isn't really fighting me at all. I have the bag set up in the laundry room, hanging off a clothing rack/shelf. I have a towel for her draped over the rod, that I lay on the dryer. She gets two treats to eat right off, and then has to recline on the towel while gravity does its thing and the drip drips, which really doesn't take long at all, just a few minutes. I talk to her and scritch under her chin (she loves that) while it drips, and when the appropriate volume has gone in, shut it off, pull the day's needle out, give her two more treats, and put her on the floor, open the door to the laundry room to let her out, and clean up for the next time. Easy peasy for now.
Day 23 (one day left in the calendar now, Christmas Eve) is back to Australia.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYUUpWlcliw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtGBQw_UIQg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5UrBKyK7tk
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You must let me know how the black radishes taste! I have never heard of black radishes before.
For Christmas Eve, day 24, the last day in the wine countdown calendar, we visit France again.
While still not overly fond of the bubbles themselves, I am, over the years, slowly developing a better appreciation of sparkling wines. Some of them can be quite tasty.
The poor little calendar now looks so sad and empty...but it needn't be sad. I have enjoyed the daily discovery, and liked all the wines, some more than others, of course. But I enjoyed them all and I am sure I will enjoy this last one too.
Tomorrow I open the first door in the New Year, sparkling wine countdown calendar I bought at Aldi.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6YGrmbTWxE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4KaQguJy_8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRhCHSaG_58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBxT2O9mgnI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9YX36nHKYo
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! Merry Christmas to those who celebrate Christmas! It's going to be warm and sunny here.
I need to get the ham in the oven about...10ish I think. The scalloped potatoes and the green bean casserole can go in with the ham, just quite a bit later timewise. And that is the meal. Dessert will be frozen cheesecake with, perhaps, home made blueberry topping.
I am trying to keep things simple, especially since I will be dining alone and don't have to put extra vegetarian dishes out for vegetarian protein.
The first wine in the sparkling wine New Year countdown calendar is from Italy.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNTKRj2lS1g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4eUpb8HjSo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dYGHI4BubM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDTbpn5o9e4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWSCB5qkfs4
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