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Good morning.
Thanks, Jo...I'm off for an acupuncture appt. My husband gave me a beautiful card and a perfect little copper and silver ring. (I've been loving copper lately!) I'm sure I'll hear from the kids later, and we'll be going out to brunch on Sunday.
Enjoy your wine, Ed.
Irene, it's raining here too. Enjoy your Christmas party later!
Have a great day, everyone.
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Good morning!
Glad everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My son's meal was scrumptious, with the best gravy ever. I really need to get back on track though..and have not yet pulled it off. I finished turkey leftovers today. I had meals and sandwiches, but never had enough to make my turkey casserole I make. My son packed us leftovers as he bought a 29 lbs. turkey. I swear it was as big as my youngest granddaughter! .He makes herb dressing, but I also had bought and made a very small turkey for some myself with cornbread dressing. I love both. The kids wanted to play some card games so we did that, and also played "Pie in the Face". That was hilarious! There is a crank with an arm that holds whipped cream. You have to spin and crank the number you spin , which inches the arm closer to your face. My son and daughter in laws and granddaughter all spined ones and a two. Never set it off. I spun a 5 of course, but it did not get me. My oldest grand daughter got it in the face on her first crank, as she followed me. We are so cultured!! LOL! We played till everyone got it, and the cream was delicious too! The rest of the week was just quiet and I enjoyed at home. I do need to get busy tomorrow though.
I would not go out on Black Friday if someone paid me extra!! I did go out Sunday for dinner with a friend. This time of the year goes too quickly!!
I enjoyed the pictures and everyone's posts! Glad you were off Jo. Love the calendar, Ed.I am not much of a drinker, but I like sweet wine! Everyone take care in the weather. Looks a bit rough here and there. Luckily we went from 80 degrees to 73 to 40. That was our biggest hardship. I saw lots of people were losing power. And so cold!!
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good morning, vix happy birthday ! Jan it sounds like you had an awesome time with your family. Wow you had a big jump in your weather it is still trying to snow here but it still is not sticking. Ed looks like the cat wanted to be included in . well take care all hi val1
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! I woke up at 6:00. I got the call (finally!) late yesterday afternoon that my new glasses are ready so I will go and pick those up later this morning. While I am out, I guess I will do the needed grocery shopping and make sure I have plenty to last until the weekend.
They are scheduled to pour a new driveway on Thursday and I won't be able to use it until Saturday, at the earliest. I COULD park across the street before they pour it, but I think I can handle a couple of days without the use of my vehicle. In a pinch, Walgreen's, Aldi, Publix, and Target are all within walking distance.
Today's day 3 wine calendar entry is from Italy. As it should be served chilled, it is residing in the refrigerator now, until dinner time.
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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...
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HI all.
Ed, yay for your glasses being done...so far I've liked all your wine selections, Shiraz and Pinot Grigio are 2 of my favorites.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. It was a very nice day.
Irene, I hope your weather stays pretty good.
Jan, that sounds like quite a Thanksgiving! It's in the 30s and 40s here, but we've lucked out without snow, just some rain.
Val, I hope you're ok, and had a nice holiday.
Hi Jo!
I had my busy day today...stained glass, clay, and to the supermarket.
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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...
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Good morning all.
Nice new glasses, Ed.
35 and cloudy here at the moment, expected high of 45.
I may go out to TJ Maxx this a.m., and we need to clean some ice out of the bottom of our frost free fridge/freezer this afternoon....I think maybe the drain is clogged. Not fun. Oh well.
Wishing you all a happy Wednesday. 1 -
Lows in the upper 30's, but beautiful sunshine and in the 60's. Lovely weather.. Vix, especially not fun cleaning a frost free fridge! But oh, remember the days before they invented them?? Hope it is just the drain!! Ed, your glasses look great! Very Airy! The wine calendar is sure making me smile..Love it!! Do you have any Asti Spumante wine in your area? Every now and then I can find Asti Cinzano ..Maybe I am too old and they do not make it anymore, lol!! Jo, bet you are working harder than usual in these weeks! Hope you get time to enjoy this time too. Irene, sounds like waves of snow and rain and anything in between for everyone north as the fronts move thru! Is anyone else rather annoyed they name fronts now like they do hurricanes ?? There are so many I can not keep them in my mind. I liked when they just moved thru, I knew it, and they were done, lol...
Val, was traveling and that went fine..
Trying somewhat unsuccessfully to get on track here.. though each day gets a little better.A new medicine is really helping my muscles and nerve pain..That is exciting!! I want to do some Tai Chi.
I am supposed to be cleaning and working on Christmas..It is a slow process though I am making a little progress!! Enjoy the day all!!
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Ed, your glasses look great! Very Airy! The wine calendar is sure making me smile..Love it!! Do you have any Asti Spumante wine in your area? Every now and then I can find Asti Cinzano ..Maybe I am too old and they do not make it anymore, lol!!
Oh, they still make it. I see it in a few stores, and a bit more so near New Year as some people prefer it over Champagne. Or perhaps their wallets prefer it, as real, French, Champagne can be a bit pricy. I'm not too fond of the sparkling wines myself, though I do usually get a bottle of something like that for midnight on New Year's Eve, assuming I can make it to midnight.
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good morning, Annie had a pretty bad day yesterday after her morning walk she had a seizure so I just stayed glued to her to make sure she was ok .But today she seems to be better so needless to say I over eat all the wrong food and no treadmill I think I am a stress eater . Ed your glasses look really nice on you.We never got any snow which is nice .hope val is enjoying her traveling take care everyone1
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Good morning all.
Irene, hope Annie is ok...that must be scary. I am a stress eater too. I had a day yesterday, will just get back on track today.
Jan, glad you have some new medicine that is helping. Our weather here is mostly in the 40s for now, occasionally in the 30s or 50s and down to the 20s and 30s overnight. It's December. I kind of remember Decembers being colder.
Ed, thanks for continuing to put the humor out. I really appreciate that. I like a bottle of bubby for NYE too.
Hi Jo and Val... hope you're not working too hard!
We didn't work on the fridge yesterday, because my husband got a call, and got his electric car. I was stressed out helping him get all the paperwork together so we could go pick it up.
But it's really nice.
Off to painting and drawing class this morning.
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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...
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I eat when I am happy..and eat when I am stressed..I may be doomed, lol!!!
Irene, hope Annie is better. That would be very frightening and stressful for sure. I am sure she is so glad you are close by!!
Paperwork lately for anything can be stressful! Vix, sounds so wonderful and economical!! What color??
Hi Val, Hi Jo!!
Take care all!!
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It's Pearl White, Jan. It's very pretty.
And we fixed the fridge this afternoon, cleared out the ice on the bottom and cleaned out the drain. Lots of time on the floor and up and down...I feel like I've been run over by a truck, but proud that we were able to fix it ourselves. Glad it's done. 1 -
They poured the driveway, finally!
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Good morning;
Vix-how exciting getting a new car! Do you think hubby will let you drive it.
My husband likes standards. He says it is so I can't drive his vehicles.lol I never learned to drive a standard and am not about to start now. Kudos on fixing the fridge by yourselves.
Jan-Your Thanksgiving game sounds like a lot of fun. I bet you had a lot of laughs. I am glad your new medicine is helping.
Irene-I hope Annie is doing better. It is very scary when they have a seizure. Is she on medicine for the seizures?
Ed-very smart new glasses. Driveway is looking good.
Hi Val.
We still have quite a bit of snow. The first of next week is supposed to be up in the 50's and rainy, so I suspect it will all go away soon.
I have been to the gym this morning, did laundry and am getting ready to go grocery shopping and run a few other errands. I am off work until Tuesday.
Have a great day!
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Good morning all.
Jo, I don't really want to drive it just yet...it's different. The car slows down by lifting your foot lightly off the pedal, and will stop if you lift it completely off. Hubby has gone to orientation classes. I think it would take a little getting used to. He was fine with it driving it home. I can drive a standard shift though it's been a while. I think I'll stick with my own car for now. Enjoy your time off. How much snow did you get?
Ed, glad your driveway is done. Yay!
I've already been on my elliptical this morning, haven't been on in several days and need to work out some kinks! Need to do laundry, and have a chiropractor appt this morning.
Tomorrow is our anniversary (44 years). And Sunday we will be meeting the kids for brunch. So we have a busy weekend coming up.
Happy Friday, everyone. Happy Weekend! 1 -
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...
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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...
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good morning, Wow vix the car sounds nice I think I would drive my own car also. Jo Annie is doing good no new medicine we will see when her next seizure is they don't like to put them on medicine, we go back to the heart dr in February so we will find out more than. She seems fine but I am really keeping a close eye on her. Well Ed at least your drive way is done hopefully you aren't out of water too long. Vix happy anniversary ! viz so glad your freezer is fixed. Jo enjoy your time off hi jan and val1
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Good morning all. Thanks for the anniversary wishes.
Ed, good that your driveway is fixed! I guess the new water meter will be put in when they're ready. Anyway, sometimes it's good to get household things updated. It's always fun to see old pictures. I wish I could go back and tell my 21 year old self things too!
Irene, I'm glad Annie is doing well. How old is she now? I know you are taking great care of her. She sounds like a wonderful pet.
I've watered my plants, and put in a load of laundry so far today. We'll go out later to celebrate.
Happy Weekend, everyone!
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Hi All.
Happy Anniversary, Vix! Hope it was wonderful!! (By the time you read this, lol..!)
Jo, enjoy your time off!! Congrats to you on going to the gym, and you, Irene, on the elliptical! I found that hard to do when going to the gym. You have to be coordinated..I am not, lol... All of us I am pretty sure, would have stuff to tell our younger self!! I know I would too..Ed, your driveway, sidewalk and meter will be great when they are done. My son had the same thing not too long ago. That is a lot of work, people and trucks!!!! Your picture still looks a lot like you!! Congrats on keeping on the good side of 200!!! Hi Val!
I had no idea driving the electric cars was so particular. Not sure I could handle all that, though I can drive a stick. I find myself getting too mixed up when I try to change too much and have too many techy things to deal with at the same time..
Watered a little inside and out and raked some leaves. I have to shop a little for Sunday guest lunch. We may be changing it some after the first of the year. Then on to cooking and gathering for Sunday. That is what is hard for me. All that carrying! We are in the 60's now, but it feels cool and damp. Sunny though. Still fall. Another cold spell coming Weds. But not as cold as you all, with the exception of Ed!!
I did get to see my grand daughter in the nutcracker last nite. She did so well! She is on pre point and one of the youngest to achieve that. (without hurting her feet!!). She has the natural form and ability of a ballerina, just genetics, so it will be interesting how far she takes it. So far she is in love with it and planning to dance and guest around the world, lol..We shall see!!
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Good morning;
Vix-Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your brunch today. 44 years is quite an accomplishment in this day and age. I think we got about 6 inches. It was heavy snow to shovel.
Irene-I am glad Annie is ok. How many seizures has she had?
Ed-I see you are still sporting the goatee and mustache. Have you ever shaved it off? My husband only shaved his off once in all the years we have been together.
Jan-How exciting for your granddaughter to be in the nutcracker. You must be so proud of her. How old is she?
Hi Val-Have you been on any more hikes with Bourdeau? I hope you had a good Thanksgiving.
Yesterday I was pressed for time so I did an exercise video I found on demand, ran to Kohl's for a knee length puffy coat and then met up with my daughter and went to SOWA winter festival and then out to lunch at a Mediterranean restaurant.
Nothing on the agenda for today.
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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.Joanne3366 wrote: »
Ed-I see you are still sporting the goatee and mustache. Have you ever shaved it off? My husband only shaved his off once in all the years we have been together.
I have, mostly, had the beard since I moved out to college at age 17. Usually a full beard, but now and then I go with the current look. I had a full beard all of this year until October, when I decided to see if I still had cheeks under there. Fortunately, I do.
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...
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Good morning all.
Jan, how wonderful to see your grand daughter in the Nutcracker. So nice to be able to dance like that! It's too cold here to worry about watering any outdoor plants...I guess that's part of living in a warmer climate. Here, most of the plants are pretty much dormant by now.
Jo, I'm glad we haven't had snow yet. It's a lot of work. How was the winter festival? You do so many fun things with your daughter, lucky you! We went to our favorite Mediterranean restaurant yesterday too (for our celebration lunch). Healthy and delicious.
Ed, that's a long time to have a beard. Hubby has one now, but for years, I just loved seeing his nice clean shaven face.
Off to brunch with the family later (at my daughter's house). I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Hi Irene and Val. Pirate...are you still out there? Stop by if you get a chance.
Happy Sunday!
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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...
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Good morning.
Ed, what fun! I like sparkling wines.
I'm off to a massage this morning.
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