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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! It's 53 degrees out there, and foggy, with overcast skies. It should be a very pleasant, sunny, warm afternoon, then rain this evening and overnight. I may get J's car out for a run today. We'll see how late the fog lingers.
Day 13 in the Advent calendars presents White Zinfandel, which I have never really understood, as it's NOT white, and the cheese pairing is Cheddar with chives and onion.
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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)
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Good morning.
Glad you found your rug, Jo. Yay! Enjoy your walk.
Ed, I like white zinfandel, even though it's really blush.
We have a partly cloudy day with a high of 57 expected, but cooling down in the afternoon to evening....then it's going to get cold. Expecting a snow storm on Wednesday. 😲
Our family gathering outdoors yesterday was great....the weather was 60ish and sunny, and it was so much fun with everyone enjoying our grandson and each other. My son made a picture frame for me with a wedding picture. It's amazing, so perfect. They never did get their wedding pictures from the photographer, but they also had a videographer and were able to pull some photos out of there. So over a year later I have a beautiful hand made frame with their wedding picture. Yay!
I need to take my car for a ride today, and will see what else the day brings.
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Howdy all y'all. It's marvelous Monday! It's a little bit cooler today, with sunny skies expected for the bulk of the day.
I my get out to buy a few grocery items, or may just cobble together a delivery order.
Day 14 in the wine calendar is white Moscato, which should be fruity and refreshing, to cool down the effects of the day 14 cheese calendar's Fiery Hot Gouda!
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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)
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Good morning.
Your wine/cheese combo today sounds really good, Ed.
It's raining, it's pouring here this a.m. 37 degrees with a high of 40 expected today, may be a bit of snow thrown in, to keep us on our toes.
I may go to the PO later to drop off some letters. Have lots to do around the house.
Have a good day, everyone.
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good morning, hope everyone is doing good we are suppose to get snow this week looking forward to it we didn't get any last year take care everyone1
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Hello!
Well, it is crazy windy here and cold and damp. The front moved thru last nite with a midnight temperature of 63 degrees, and the morning low of 35. Freeze perhaps tonite and an EF-0 tornado south of Birmingham during storms last nite. My aerobic exercise consists of covering plants and uncovering plants. And letting the dog in, and out, and in...you get the idea!! Miracle today. I went and had some blood drawn, and I know the numbers will be terrible. Oh well!! A trip to the post office and home before 10 am. Yes, it was a miracle!
Another appt. on Weds with the doc, and I will be done for a while, I hope. Preparing for the I have lost nothing for my weight, and my cholesterol may be catastrophic. Hopefully my A1c is close to the same.
Ed, your wine and cheese sounds fantastic!! I will have to look around to see if I can find a cheese with the sage in it. It really sounds delicious!! Your chicken and noodles were also wonderful ! Luckily I had steak the other day, but I must admit to wanting some lunch, after seeing your pictures! Cats are SO helpful. I got a good chuckle out of your cat's behavior! Jo, glad your surgery went well, and better than last time!! Your walks sound wonderful!! Vix, your dinner was shear perfection!! And having your family over also was just so wonderful sounding. You have a very thoughtful family..
I hope everyone continues to stay safe. We are starting to hear of more friends having covid now, or their acquaintances, though the main bunch I hang with, continue to do well so far. We all do not go out much. That helps. Hope your days are peaceful ones!!
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! It's cold out there and will remain cool today, clear in the morning and afternoon, and cloudy with increasing rain chance for the evening and overnight.
I have to take Lilo for her annual, and follow up on her senior blood work to check on her kidney function. I'll be in the car while they have her in for everything.
Day 15 in the Advent calendars presents a dark red wine blend, with mild cheddar cheese.
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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)
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Good morning.
Ed, good luck with Lilo's vet visit today. Hope she's doing well.
Jan, so good to hear from you. Sounds like you've been keeping busy with your garden. I hope your blood test results are good.
Irene, how's Sammie doing? I'm not looking forward to the snow...we're supposed to get a lot.
Jo, I hope all is well...any special plans for the holiday?
It's cold here. 29 with an expected high of 41 and sunny. A big snow storm warning for tomorrow starting 7a.m. through 4a.m. Thursday, 12-18 inches. I hope that's wrong! I'd be happier with 5 or 6 inches! Haha, putting in my request.
I have some cleaning to do today, and will take a book back to the library later.
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful wet Wednesday! A line of storms is coming through, so we have a very good chance of rain this morning, but it should decrease in the evening, remaining overcast.
Lilo's bloodwork looked great, but she had a UTI again. She got a shot and is taking some pills. The last week or so, her appetite has been great. Maybe colder weather agrees with her!
I hear the microwave, so my meatloaf breakfast is ready. I had to stifle Edweirdo...er, I mean Eduardo last night to keep my meatloaf "normal" but I wanted Mom's version, not some exotic type. LOL. Curiously, Mom actually made meatloaf in Paducah last night too, as did one sister-in-law in Kansas City. A couple of siblings complained that they didn't "get the memo" that it was meatloaf night. We discussed all this on our group chat, where most of us pop in and out all day.
Day 16 in the Advent calendars:
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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)
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good morning, well our weather people can't tell if we are going to get rain or snow!
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Good morning.
The snow has started here. SNOW. 28 degrees. Hubby got the snowblower out for later.(It's usually tucked in the garage with my car in the way.) I don't know...may turn into sleet later, which definitely makes it worse....they are now saying 6-12 inches, until 4 a.m. tomorrow.
Ed, glad Lilo's blood work is ok, and that you have meds for the UTI. Nice that you keep in touch with your family every day.
Irene, for your sake, I hope it's not sleet!
Things to do inside today.
Have a good one, everyone...stay warm and safe.
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! It's chilly out there this morning. The cats (well, cat...it was Orion) decided 5:00 was time to get up, so that was that! It should be partly cloudy this morning and afternoon, and not warming up much for the afternoon. Evening and overnight should be clear and cold, as we drop back down to winter temperatures.
I need to do some house cleaning.
Day 17 in the Advent calendars brings Merlot with Mustard Gouda.
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Good morning.
Your wine and cheese sounds yummy as usual, Ed. I finished off the Malbec last night (that was left from our anniversary dinner.)
There was some sleet mixed in with the snow, so the trees are covered with ice, which is beautiful and shimmery. Luckily it was not too deep, though there is a layer of ice in there. Hubs is out with the snow blower right now. Snow ploughs came by, but it still looks icy out there. Good day to stay home. The sun's out, so good chance what's left from the snow blower will melt off, even though the expected high for today is only 36.
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I've just finished reading Fredrik Backman's "Anxious People". It was different, and I liked it, especially the last tiny chapter. So I'll share it:
"CHAPTER 74
The truth? The truth about all this? The truth is that this was a story about many different things, but most of all about idiots. Because we’re doing the best we can, we really are. We’re trying to be grown-up and love each other and understand how the hell you’re supposed to insert USB leads. We’re looking for something to cling on to, something to fight for, something to look forward to. We’re doing all we can to teach our children how to swim. We have all of this in common, yet most of us remain strangers, we never know what we do to each other, how your life is affected by mine.
Perhaps we hurried past each other in a crowd today, and neither of us noticed, and the fibers of your coat brushed against mine for a single moment and then we were gone. I don’t know who you are.
But when you get home this evening, when this day is over and the night takes us, allow yourself a deep breath. Because we made it through this day as well.
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There’ll be another one along tomorrow."1 -
Howdy all y'all. It's fabulous frigid Friday! Well, it's frigid right now anyway. It will remain cool throughout the day, and sink back to frozen during the night.
I may do same laundry today.
Day 18 in the Advent calendars presents Chardonnay and Mediterranean Gouda.
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Good morning.
27 here and cloudy...high of 36 expected today, and going down to 16 overnight. brrrrrrr.
Hubs went out in the cold for a massage...the roads look ok. Still a bit of snow in the road in our development, but people are driving out and the garbage truck came by, so I guess all is well.
Son-in-law and grandson stopped by yesterday morning....it was so cute. He was out shoveling his driveway, and the little one has a little snow shovel, and he told his Dad.."grandpa, grandma, shoveling" and started walking to our house. My wonderful son-in-law walked along with him and let us know when they got here. Great surprise visit.
I will exercise, do some cleaning, maybe work on a project or get another jigsaw puzzle out to work on. I have been enjoying our gas fireplace, no logs to carry!
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Hey all...I don't know if you noticed, but they asked if we want to have a new group leader. It's mostly to add announcements or delete things we don't use anymore. I wrote to Alex and said I thought we were fine without a leader, but if you all want, I can do it. I'm not expecting to change anything.
Or, Ed, if you or someone else want to do it.
It looks like this, early risers, and humorous pictures are the only threads still being used.
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Hey all...I don't know if you noticed, but they asked if we want to have a new group leader. It's mostly to add announcements or delete things we don't use anymore. I wrote to Alex and said I thought we were fine without a leader, but if you all want, I can do it. I'm not expecting to change anything.
Or, Ed, if you or someone else want to do it.
It looks like this, early risers, and humorous pictures are the only threads still being used.
Let me know, and I'll write him back.
I suppose someone should do it. Maybe two someones if that's possible, to allow for continuity. I could do it, but admit I would be a bit hesitant about deleting history...maybe if they haven't been touched in literally years.
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Ed, I agree about not deleting things...I'll ask if we can both do it.1
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Ed, I agree about not deleting things...I'll ask if we can both do it.
Well, there are a few threads on here that really don't have much of ANYTHING in them, so I would not have any issue with deleting some of that.
I am the last one who was using the Early Risers thread as it was down to me and GardenKat after Roger died. She and I used to meet for coffee, here in the Atlanta burbs, and sometimes had lunch dates here, and talked online just about daily. Of course we had not seen each other most of this year, and, tragically, she died in an automobile accident November 13.
Part of me wants to purge that thread as it just reminds me of her recent death, and it hurts, and part of me wants to keep it forever as something of a memorial to both Roger and GardenKat. Clearly it is too soon for me to think that one out totally rationally.
Well, I think since I am not getting my nap today, I will go and finish another smarmy old holiday movie. At least J and I walked today, a bit over a mile.
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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)
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Oh, Ed. I am so sorry about GardenKat. I didn't know. Hugs.1
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Ed, Alex added us both on as group leaders.2
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Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! It should be a little warmer today, though it's rather cold now. Clouds will start creeping in during the afternoon, with some chance of overnight rain with somewhat warmer overnight temperatures.
Not a lot on the required agenda today, though a nap would be lovely.
Day 19 in the Advent calendars presented with Pinot Noir and Gouda. The cheese looks rather desiccated though, and feels hard, like Parmesan, rather than Gouda. Well, it does NOT look moldy, so if it is hard, I will just grate it onto my dinner salad and enjoy it that way. The Pinot Noir would pair beautifully with the country style pork ribs I have planned for dinner tonight anyway, so can be started with the salad course.
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Good morning,
A balmy 19 degrees here this a.m. A mix of clouds and sun this morning, cloudy later with a high of 36 expected. Luckily, the sun melts some of the snow away even when it's cold. I'll take my car for a ride later, when it warms up a bit.
Watered the plants, and filled my vitamin box for the week. I always have things to do around the house and time just flies by. Seems like a good day to make soup.
Ed, the wine and cheese looks good...I read this week that red wine and cheese are good for your cognitive health. Sometimes I actually like a small piece of hard cheese, and let it melt in my mouth. Yum.
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This year's commemorative Christmas ornament!
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Well I took my van for a longer run today to keep the battery conditioned, as I took J's mini-SUV yesterday. I got 3 pounds of seedless tangerines to add to the seasonal food goodies, and at least I can feel good about that, as they are a healthy food goody.
I also picked up the ghee and the olive oil that I had on my list. The tangerines were a last minute add-on as I saw them when I entered the store.
It wasn't too busy, though busier than I would have liked, and I got in and out pretty quickly, using the U-Scan.
And home made, sweet, tangy, spicy barbecue is started.
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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)
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Baked beans started. To go with the pork. Not sure about potato salad, but will ponder that idea.
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Hello!!
Chilly here as well!! Ed has my weather so here we are. Storms for Christmas Eve and possible snow flakes for parts of Al. for Christmas. Unless it changes, of course!!
Ed, so sorry about your friend. I sure miss Roger too. ( sigh)...All your pictures have got me hungry. Love your ornament also!! Vix, love your new picture too. I meant to tell you when you changed it. My short term memory is getting worse. I believe I need wine and cheese for cognitive healing! I must look into that!! If I don't forget!!
Blessedly staying home this whole weekend. Drivers and traffic is just crazy!! My daughter is doing several days virtually as her county shut down school attendance due to teacher student ratios in some schools. Her school was actually good, but I do not think she will mind being home and quilting while teaching virtually, lol. My son is already on break as he seems to get an extra few days teaching in a private school. More people I hear are coming down with covid that my friends know, but my friends I have not yet been sick. Thank goodness. They are homebodies, luckily. Of course Al. had to send back a few shipments of vaccine as it got too cold and ineffective. One of 2 states. That is Al.
I talked with Val. She had an operation a while back for hernia repair, and they nicked her bladder. A rough year but safe from covid so far. She has not got much appetite, and has actually gotten down to 160 lbs. About a 100 lbs weight loss, but a hard way to have to do it. She also had to put down her oldest Great Dane as the dogs mental status was effected by panic attacks. She had just come back from the vet when I had emailed her. Her job is still intact and she has kept up well. Rough year, though!
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Jan,I'm glad you're doing well, and glad your son and daughter are getting some extra time at home. I'll send a note to Val. Thanks for the update.
Enjoy your meal, Ed.
Have a good evening, everyone.
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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! It's overcast, and expected to remain so through the afternoon, turning to partly cloudy in the evening and overnight. It is, again, a bit warm for December, but that's the way it goes here in Georgia.
Yesterday's cheese selection was good, though I am not sure that it was actually Gouda. It was very salty. It would have been great grated over a salad, but I just ate it with a small slice of multigrain bread. Day 20 in the Advent calendars presents a red wine blend and, again, a festive, but almost disturbingly green, Cheddar with sage.
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