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Hi to all. Who is traveling for Thanksgiving?
I woke for the day yesterday at 1. Then today at 2. I don’t mind waking at 3, but before that is too early and makes my day too long.
But I went for a 2 mile walk each morning around 4 am. It was cold, dark, and peaceful.
TTFN!
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*** November 23 ***
Oh boy~~
I thought that I posted this morning..... I got distracted.
Sara - how are you doing?
Maureen - are you saying that you wake up for the day at 2AM? What time to do you have to be working?
I hope that you can get yourself un-jet-lagged to a normal time.
You are currently living in Europe!! 🇫🇷 🇦🇹 🇮🇹 ‼️
Sandy - how are you doing this weekend?
Missy - there is a viral video going around with a Husky getting up onto a piano and making music with his paws and howling away...it may be an AI stretch, but it is adorable 🥰
* wishing that all is well at the Cabana Club 🌴*
Lana
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Good Afternoon!
@mkculs13, I will be traveling as far as the local diner for dinner. But it's OK. 🙂
Lana, I doing good, thanks! I forgot to post this morning, too....and for the same reason.
I had a busy day yesterday. My daughter took me to lunch at Red Lobster! I did splurge a bit, but all broiled instead of fried. Then she continued to spoil me by taking me shopping. Got some new Wallflowers from Bath and Body Works, a new pair of slippers and some craft supplies. We had a fun day! And I got over 7,000 steps in. She is so busy with work nowadays that I don't get to see her very often so I treasure the times we do have together.
Till tomorrow....
Sandy
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*** November 24 ***
Good morning all~~
Sandy - what a nice time with your daughter 🩷 !
It's time to rustle up some breakfast - I am unusually hungry this morning....
BBL
Lana
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Good afternoon!
I am about to get lunch...I rarely eat breakfast on Sunday. Probably going to have chicken noodle soup I got from Wegman's...love their hot soups!
I contacted my ex this morning...he wants me to clean his 2 bathrooms, which is good because I can use the money. He pays good. So that's on the agenda for tomorrow. Good exercise, too.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!
Sandy
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Lana and Sandy, I’ve done that many times—thought I posted when I hadn’t. We are busy people.
I love the idea, Lana, that I’m living in Europe time. I like to get to work about 5:30 am, which gives me 1.5 hours before students start arriving. Class starts at 7:10–it’s a crime bc everyone knows this is awful for teens . All the research is against it. But god forbids cheap labor isn’t available by mid afternoon!!
I’ve walked over 5 miles this weekend and had a massage. Haven’t lifted in over a week. Hope to get back on track.
Sara, how’s your dad
Sandy, local diner is perfect. I do something like that when I’m alone for the holidays. I love it. Being alone is never a problem for me, thank goodness.
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Good evening,
Alarm clock is on as tomorrow is Monday. Tuesday I take car to shop to be fixed and pick up a rental - I have facial and pedicure on two days this coming weekend.
My dad is doing better. He was glad to know that I can cover my insurance deductible and car rental cost. Typical parent response, but that is okay.
Ordered things for the weekend; Canadian Bacon/Sweet potatoes/ popcorn/raw vegetables. So it will be a weekend of soccer/movies/ books etc. I also bought flan and a peanut butter snack mix, so saintly I am not.
I got a set of just bike pedals and now instead of counting rotations I will be doing time. It was a good investment.
I am eating more eggs and less peanut butter. At least until I need to change. Hahaha
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.3 -
Good afternoon!
@Tilliesmommy1, I only like peanut butter when it's in peanut butter cups. Not good when I am a diabetic. 😁
Cleaned the ex's bathrooms. And they needed it. I don't think they were touched in the months since I was last there. But the money is welcome. And that was my workout for the day.
I started making a snowflake wreath for the holidays. I made one for a friend years ago and never got around to making myself one so now I am.
Had some shrimp and a crab cake for a late lunch. Dinner will be a salad.
Hope to hear from you all soon!
Sandy
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*** November 26 ***
Good morning all~~
I am feeling like a chicken with no head - a retired chicken, so there's no actual running around.
BBL
Lana
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Good Afternoon!
Yesterday evening I started having symptoms of a cold. I took some Airborne and took some more before bed and after I woke up this morning. Hope it helps. I don't need another sinus infection, which is what usually happens after a cold.
I was going to make my banana cake today, but that's up in the air, considering how I'm feeling.
Blood sugar is up from being sick...so is weight. Both are temporary....I will survive.
Have a nice day, all!
Sandy
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Happy Thanksgiving,
Slept in, have a muffin and tea. "dinner" is at 1:00 and I have pre made bread that I made into rolls - I have an everything bagel sprinkle to put on top. May or may not make the dinner in time.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Find joy where you can.
Wishing you all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Happy Thanksgiving!
I have felt lousy the last couple days. My daughter Venmo'd me money to order a turkey dinner in, which I did. Not worried about the calories and I saved the dessert for tomorrow. I THINK the symptoms are easing up....no sneezing today and nose isn't dripping like it was. I hope that means I am moving past the worst of it.
I hope you all had a pleasant holiday with your families and/or friends. Till tomorrow...
Sandy
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Hope everyone had a wonderful day!2 -
*** November 29 ***
Good morning everybody ☀️
Sandy - I hope that you continue to get a little bit better every day~
Waving to Missy and Sara and Maureen and all who pop by today.
* 🌴 here comes Philippé with another mug of my coffee ⛱️ *
Lana
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Good Morning!
Thank you, Lana. I am still a little stuffy and I sound like a bass instead of a soprano but its a vast improvement over earlier in the week.
Back on the stick today. Breakfast was a couple eggs and 2 pieces of thin sliced bread. Probably will have fish for dinner tonight. I took a rump roast out of the freezer for tomorrow....will put it in the crockpot in the morning. And I really want to try making that banana cake today that I have been wanting to bake.
My internet is down. This is one of the few times I am glad I don't have cable...I can still watch antenna television. Repairs expected by early this evening.
Enjoy your Black Friday, everyone!
Sandy
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Good Afternoon!
I finally felt well enough to get a shower....hadn't had one since Tuesday. I feel much better. I have a pot roast in the crockpot for dinner. And maybe today will be the day I make that banana cake.
Hope you are all having a nice holiday weekend! TTFN....
Sandy
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Hello to all. It’s been a busy few days. I did lots of lovely walking with some time off. No early morning adventures in the dark, though.
Sara, glad to hear your dad is better. I hope the car insurance is adequate to your needs.
Sandy, feel better soon.
Lana, it’s cold here today so I bet you are chilly too.
I’m still in my bathrobe at 3 pm, having napped 2 hours early this afternoon. Thinking about going to the gym at 4.
TTFN.
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*** December 1 ***
Wow - it is December! My mind is still in October really.
Maureen - yes indeed, it certainly has gotten colder, especially at night going below freezing. Cold and dark too many hours of the day. I am grateful that NC has a short winter. Things start blooming again in February. Yay!
Sandy - I hope that you are feeling close to normal again. 🤗
Sara - how is your weekend going?
Missy - in the winter do you sleep with all of your fur babies on the bed? 😁
I had some bittersweet dreams last night involving a man that doesn't exist in real life. 😢
Lana
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Good Morning and hello December!
Maureen, I am doing much better, thanks!
Lana, I would say I am nearly back to my old self....thank you! And dreams can be very unnerving, I know. Sometimes you wake up and wonder...
Got a surprise yesterday. I went to make my banana cake and come to find out my oven isn't working! I am beginning to think this banana cake is cursed or something. Put in a maintenance order with the property manager, but that won't be received till tomorrow when he's back in the office. I wish they would give me a new stove, but I don't think I am that lucky.
But the pot roast came out great. Have enough left over for a couple more dinners.
Today, I need to drop off a toy to the local police for their toy drive. Their collection trailer is stationed at the Pretzel Factory across the road from me. You get a free pretzel if you donate......not that I am doing it for the pretzel, but it will be a little treat.
My daughter reminded me to change my ringtone to Step Into Christmas by Elton John for Christmas. I have 2 other Christmas ringtones....Aspenglow by John Denver and The Holly and the Ivy by the Robert Shaw Chorale.
Have a peaceful Sunday, everyone!
Sandy
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Hi folks. A cool day here in Charlotte, 50 as the high. I’m in shorts and getting weird looks, haha, even though I had on a hoodie. Lana, I love the seasons in NC. All distinct and almost never really cold from my perspective. I even embrace the heat.
I’ve walked more each day recently, so my goal is now about 3 mi/day. It’s still much easier if I haven’t ben on my feet most of the day so I have to work through that.
I’m 5 lbs heavier than a week ago, but I know it’s bc of water retention due to an increased salt intake. I don’t salt anything, so eating food while traveling means a lot more salt bc everyone else seems to salt everything! And I had French fries and potato chips which I never eat except when traveling. Hoping to find myself back where I was in a week.
If not, well, I just have to get back to it.
Frustrating bc I’m not down from where I started after surgery, but thems the facts. Doesn’t help to give up.1 -
This year is flying by! Last month of the year already. Have 3 more weeks left of class then freedom for 3 ish months.
Lana- unfortunately no, my bichon sleeps with me, one husky would but likes his crate. The other two don’t realize they can jump on the bed or use the ramp lol
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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*** December 2 ***
Wishing us all a good Monday ✨ 💛 ✨
Hey Sandy - you've got me thinking about making a pot roast. I haven't done one since I had a DH in the house, which means 8 years. I don't have any counter-top cooker, so this will have to be in the dutch oven on the stovetop. I may dig out the Joy of Cooking book.....
Maureen - I live right near the UNC Chapel Hill campus, and I see lots of those crazy, healthy students out there running in their shorts in this weather! Brrrr.....
Missy - that is cute about your other dogs and the ramp!
Sara - your area has been chilly too! I hope that you are keeping warm.
* waving at Stephan for more black coffee ☕️ 🌴 *
Lana2 -
Hey all. My mobile classroom (trailer) was 40°F this morning. Really sucked!! I taught in other trailers that were in the high 50s/low 60s. Unfair to teachers and kids alike. No one can stay warm sitting in the cold.
Having a lazy evening—should have walked. Oh well. Guess I’m still in a mood!
Hoping tomorrow is better. And a good day for each of you too.1 -
Aw Maureen! That is totally awful! As I remember it, you are a specialist teacher with special needs students. Is there any recourse for better conditions? Sometimes I fear that NC is a tad non-accommodating for special needs in some counties. I would think that things would be better around Charlotte.
Sending hugs~ 🤗
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*** December 3 ***
Good morning all~~
Just getting us started. BBL
Lana
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Good Afternoon! A quick note before I go out.
Maureen, seriously?? Somebody needs to get a portable heater in there. Hope there is some improvement inside today.
I am in the process of crocheting a winter beret for my daughter (by her request) and working on assembling a bathroom cabinet I got for over the commode. Should have that finished today.
TTFN...
Sandy
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Good evening,
Monday was harder than usual and just glad I got through it.
Cold here too. Have my winter bedding ready when I get to bed. Work is also a little cold and I am limiting my coffee so it is tea this week.
I am crocheting poinsettias, gingerbread men, and cat 'sleeping bag" while watching soccer or anything else. Murder mysteries are the reading at the moment.
Dental visit and crown work has me taking Thursday off. I am not interested in putting on a brave face and be the working wounded this week.
Scale is not my friend but if you saw what I ate, it would make sense.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
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*** December 4 ***
Good morning all~~
I'm feeling melancholy today. I woke up realizing that I had a dream that someone was yelling at me and that everything was going wrong. The bad feelings have not left me.
I'm trying positive self talk.
Sara - wishing you as easy a time as is possible at the dentist tomorrow.
Sandy - may your projects go well without losing any pieces! 🤣
Waving to Missy and Maureen and anyone else who stops by today~~
Lana
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*** December 5 ***
Hello everybody 👋🏻
Today is grocery shopping day. Time to get a bunch of veggies and some chicken thighs.
I've got some yard work to do, so that will be the exercise for the day.
BBL
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Good Morning!
Lana, I have to admit there were a few words that came out of my mouth that weren't family friendly while I was putting the cabinet together, but it got done....
When you live alone, you have to rely on yourself most of the time or things don't get accomplished. I do get lonely sometimes, but I still prefer after all those years of living with someone to be on my own. And I have my doggie to keep me company. 🙂
Bitter winter winds (and it's not even winter yet) are keeping me inside today. Had to nudge the heat up a bit. I am glad I have gas heat and not electric.
I had to partially dismantle the stationary bike to get it into my bedroom (so I have room for the Christmas tree)....its too wide to go through the doorway. And it's the type of thing where taking it apart is easy....its putting it back together that needs another person. So I'll have to wait till I have assistance. Can't do everything on my own.
Today I am putting the tree up and doing some straightening. Still waiting for my new stove....hope it comes today.
Keep warm everybody!
Sandy
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