Hey there!  I didn't have Cooper but I kept thinking I heard him!  Frankie is doggie sitting with my Son's doggie while they make a trip to New England to look more closely at some colleges that Kiran is considering!  They left today and won't be back until Sunday night!!

I got a lot of stuff done today but I don't really know exactly what!  I just kept thinking of things to do and then went and did them!  Cathy stopped over on her way to a store and I went with her but it was just a short trip.  I needed 2 things and I think she got maybe 3 or 4 things and we came back home!

Now I'm heading for the haystack!  Cooper will be here a bit before 7 tomorrow morning and I'll be up and ready!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  Make the day your own in every way.  And don't forget to tell us how you did that!  Good Night, Everyfriend!

Good morning...

Woke to a nice rain, no watering the garden today.

Lots to do again, need to slice an eye of round into different cuts to be frozen.Some vegetables cut and vacuumed sealed also.

Callie,after all that work you earned the RR . While you and Rick shred and bag, I crumple and burn in the cookstove.

Better get on with the day..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend and especially, AMY.  It's a cold one here!  We have a low of 51 degrees and only going to a high of 74 degrees!  I'm pretty sure Autumn has come!  Cooper and I just got back from our walk and I'm still cold!

I think I might have Cooper for the weekend.  Frankie is babysitting my son's doggie.  I'd like that!

This day is on the way!  Make it one of your best and don't forget to share with us how you did that!!

Quote from: Amy on September 06, 2024, 06:51:17 AMWhile you and Rick shred and bag, I crumple and burn in the cookstove.

We're not allowed to burn.

We had a wood/coal burning cookstove in the kitchen when I was growing up - along with my Mother's "new" electric one. Don't remember ever using the oven on the wood/coal stove and rarely used the top.
I've always had an electric range and I don't want one with flames. Makes me nervous to try and use the gas range at my son's; I've never tried to use the oven.

Rammel, glad I could be of use in reminding you.   

Good morning. Not as cool as yesterday with the low but cooler on the high today, cloudy skies. Nothing new on this end, meet and greets are done, everyone on this end fed and watered with my first cup of coffee to my right.

We have a truck that makes bimonthly stops, not sure it's origin, but it shreds and takes all away. 

Today, I plan to buy a new Britta water filter and clean my humidity mister, it's that time of year. I wake up with a dry throat and my skin is  parched, sure signs of winter. I also need to take a couple of items to a tailor for new zippers, and that'll be my day.

Here's to everyone having a good day and a productive one.

I got a lot done today and I'm beat!  I also have a good reason for going to bed early.  Frankie has to be to work at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning so Cooper will be here arpimd 5:45!  I'll have to be up and attem early.  And I'm going to have him for the whole weekend.  Frankie is babysitting my son's doggie while they are traveling for the weekend.  It'll be a lot easier for her if he just spends the weekend with me and I'm very happy with that plan!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy day tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way!  And don't forget to share with us how you did that.  We miss you when you don't stop by!  Gotta go!  My eyes just clunked shut!  Good Night!

Patricia you're so lucky to have access to a tailor.  We can't even find persons who will hem pants here.  I have three brand new pairs of pants that need hemming, which I've had in a bag for about 3 years.  The pants still fit, but the legs haven't gotten any shorter, LOL!

Speaking of "wildlife".  My daughter lives 55 miles from me, in a City that has been growing and spreading out.  The building has caused the existing wildlife to  hide in the City, and we, and they have a problem with coyotes.  The other day, she was upset as her neighborhood had a resident "neighborhood bunny".  She went out into her front yard and found "bunny parts" scattered near the fence, which had evidence that the bunny had tried to claw or chew its way under the fence to get in her backyard.  The coyote problem here in the much bigger city, finds groups of them in the city parks where people walk, job and walk their dogs.  It is a predicament for sure. Someone even spotted a fox near where a creek runs through, with lots of greenery.

I just got home and turned on the computer to see what was going on in cyber land. MG, I had to both go online and dig through the phone book to find one in this area. We have five local military bases, so perhaps that has something to do with it?

And we have many Asians, Thai, Hmong, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, etc. both from the Vietnamese war, the University, and other reasons as well as East Indians. There are two biyearly festivals, when you roam from booth to booth and learn about all the various ethnics, cultures, and try out some very delicious foods. Many of these run small family business including dry-cleaning, groceries and tailoring.

That is sad to hear about the neighborhood bunny. I understand they also go after dogs and cats? They tried to get a foothold here but never quite made it, probably because we have numerous wolves, bears, lynx, and black foxes.

The only type we have is the snowshoe hare, and lynx hunt those so that population goes up and down with the lynx population.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  With regard to the wandering wildlife,  we've had a bear hanging around here most of the summer.  I don't go out early in the morning or late at night for tow reasons.  I don't see well in the dark and I'd rather not meet up with a bear!

Cooper arrived a bit before 6 today and he's spending the weekend.  I watching for daylight so we can take our first walk of the day.  When he takes his nap, I think I'll join him.  I was up at 5 a.m. so I'd be ready to meet him and I'm a bit sleepy already!

Have a great day, Everyfriend!  Make it your own in every way.  And tell us how you did that!

Quote from: RAMMEL on September 06, 2024, 09:22:51 AM

Quote from: Amy on September 06, 2024, 06:51:17 AMWhile you and Rick shred and bag, I crumple and burn in the cookstove.

We're not allowed to burn.

That means no family campfires in the backyard? No roasted marshmallows or hot dogs?

Good morning.. .
Jane, I don't blame you for not wanting to bump into Mr Bear!!! Neighbour had one scrounging around in his garage a few years back.

Light misty rain,so no hanging laundry out today. Will continue on  doing things that got sidelined yesterday and need to be done today.

Callie, we have a wood cookstove although I am told with the proper grates it can burn coal. Due to our maturity (old) we have turned to oil for primary heat with wood back up should the power go out.  I enjoy the wood heat plus cook off the stove.

Patricia, here we can see a varity of wild animals, as long as they behave I am fine with their company. I have met moose, wolf and deer on my walks, plus we have all the smaller animals. Can't forget the fox kits.

Better get this day moving..

Enjou your day and stay safe

Good morning. A rainy day today, but must not be too bad as my arthritis is barely objecting. I spent the afternoon downtown yesterday and today is package delivery, mine and a friend's that I'm watching for.

 I had my Covid booster, fourth for Covid and my flu shot. I could have had the shingles shot but elected to wait four weeks via the pharmacist because he told me "I'd feel like hell tomorrow." I only have a sore arm reaction.

Jane, enjoy your weekend with Cooper. Often, I would love a nap, but I have trouble sleeping and staying asleep, so napping means I don't sleep at night.

Amy, the only deer we have in the state is "The Sitka deer or Sitka black-tailed deer is a subspecies of mule deer, similar to the Columbian black-tailed subspecies. Their name originates from Sitka, Alaska, and it is not to be confused with the similarly named Sitka deer."

We have three types of bears, wolves you don't want to meet up with and moose that are fine as long as you stay enough feet away. That being said, most animals don't want to meet up with you either.

Time to say "Good Night Everyfriend"!  Cooper is ready for his last foray into the yard and then cuddling up in bed with me.  And I'm ready to cuddle up in bed with him!  We had a good day today...three walks and he spent some time in the yard and hanging out on the porch! 

I got a bunch of odd jobs done and now I'm ready to throw in the towel and rest up for another day tomorrow.  I picked a few more tomatoes and I'll soon have enough gathered that I'll have to figure out what to do with them.  I'm thinking I might make juice out of them.  Then again, maybe I'll just eat salad every day for lunch!

AMY and PATRICIA, watch out for all those animals!  Just look from a distance!

I'm going to hit the haystack!  You all have a good night's sleep and a pleasant day tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way!  And, please, tell us how you do that!  We're very intereste!  Or are we just plain nosy?  Good Night!

Good morning.

Tad chilly this drearmy moring temp is at 42°,no sign of sun but more rain.
Day of rest here. Our friend brought his wifes canning jars and supplies yesterday and I just need to put them away.

Put our first fire on just to take the dampness out of the house.

Jane, sounds like your having fun with Cooper.  Love watching the wild animals from a distance.

Better get the day on the road.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning, We're up and about and it's cold here too, AMY. It started out at 44 degrees but it's up to 49 now and heading for a hit of only 69.  I'm pretty sure Fall is upon us!

Cooper and I have had a walk and he's in on the couch.  I'm heading for the shower when I'm finished here.  I have a ride to church this moring and I always have several offers for a ride home!  I wish you all a good day.  Make it your own.  Do as you please!  The sun is shining!

Good morning from a second day of rain, and we're sharing the same low of 44 with an expected high of 54. I hadn't been sleeping, and yesterday, my left arm was still sore from the 4th Covid and Flu injections on the 5th, I believe, and my limbs with the rain have felt like iron pilings and my head like a dried stalk left out. In any case, I laid down at about six PM yesterday and woke up around 6:30 this morning.

I wish I could say I felt better, but I've taken some Acetaminophen, 500 mg, and the coffee's just finished brewing. I completely missed the morning meet and greets and will have to do my apologies later. I have to say I'm glad to have left the shingle's vaccine for next month, I feel bad enough already.

Jane, those animals are either on the outskirts or inside the Refuge. Too many cars, people and naughty children for them inside city limits. The moose are in town, alongside the waterways, protected from wolves who stay outside. The hares are inside as are the shy lynx who prefer their dens usually.

Fall is definitely here, with most of the birch in the last of leaf shedding and the tamarack and others on their way. This year's September is more like early October, and expecting a mix of snow and rain on the evening of the 26th.

This will be a quickie because I'm tired right down to my toenails and out to the ends of my hair and fingers!  Cooper and I did a lot walking today and I did a lot of walking on my own.  Please forgive me for not hanging around!  I'm off to the haystack.  Cooper is already there waiting for me to come.

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  Make the day your own in every way and don't forget to stop by here and tell us how you did that.  We're curious!  Even if I don't answer everyfriend, I love reading the posts.    Good night all!

Good morning...

Yes, Jane I do think fall is upon us, we are 40° at the moment. Leaves are getting their Fall blush on and birds are flying south.

Need to take garbage to the dump today and pick up a bag of corn for the birds that stay. Home to do laundry and hope it can be hung out. All the rain we have had in the past has stopped  some outdoor work. Thankfully grass growing has slowed down but it does need cutting this week.

Patricia, way to go for getting both needles. What promted me to get the shingle shot was  the sight of a friends sister's back. Hoky teddy bear , she had a scar at least 8 inches wide over most of her lower back!! She said the pain was unbearable. WE both now have the shingle shot.

Better get thie day on a roll.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  AMY it started out at 40 degrees here early this morning and it's at 44 right now.  Not very warm but supposed to hit 70 sometime this afternoon.  The temps do jump around here in Spring and Fall and I do love those two seasons!

I have lots to do today and Frankie will be picking up Cooper a bit after 2:30 today.  I think she said something about a Vet appointment sometime this week.  He's been chewing on his body something fierce this week and she thinks he might need another shot for the itchies!

I guess I better get started getting things done.  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.  We all need something to look forward to. 

Quote from: Amy on September 09, 2024, 07:29:13 AMShe said the pain was unbearable.

She's absolutely right. I still have some spots on my shoulder from last September.   Very slow to heal.

Rick, my neighbour also had them in her hair and under her fingernails. Not nice at all!

Got a break in the weather and did take the garbage away. Perfect timing as on the way home the skies opened up and I almost pulled over the rain was that heavy.

Good chilly morning..again!

We may have had a touch of frost last night......temp is 37° at the moment. I did cover up the tomatoes and beans but let the rest go........tis time to put the garden to bed.

Off to the city ,Kyle has an appointment at the hospital.

Enjoy your day  and syay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Cooper arrived early this morning.  Frankie had to be at work at the hospital at 6 today instead of her usual 7.  So he's had his breakfast and he's sitting staring at me to tell me it's time for a walk.  I don't go until it gets light.  I need to see where I'm walking and what is coming in my direction!

I hope you all have a good day.  I have my two pumpkins that Cathy brought me from the Amish store to get ready for freezing and maybe I'll save out enough to bake a pie tomorrow.  It makes me hungry for a piece of pie just to think of it!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!  Make it your own in every way and don't forget to tell us how you did that.  We're a nosy bunch!  Or should I call us "curious"!

Good morning!  It's a beautiful morning here.  Cool but sunny.  The power washing crew is here to wash the house and it really needs it.  I asked them to leave the moss that is growing on the front stoop and they didn't think that was crazy.  Our neighbors want a manicured lawn but I want a lawn that nature plants.  I love the flowering clover and dandelions and all the wild flowers that will grow and the butterflies and bees do, too.  So much better for the ecosystem.

Take care, All.

Good morning, I hope everyone has a good day today!

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I didn't make it in last night.  I wore myself out yesterday!  Cathy picked up some beautiful crook-neck pumpkins at Wengers for me and I spent most of the day working on them and looking after Cooper.  I have enough ready for 8 pumpkin pies and some in little jars for adding to recipies.    That and a regular days work added kept me on the move.  Today I'm taking the day off.  Cooper will be arriving a bit before 6 and that starts the day!

PHYLLIS, I like your yard plan!  Maybe I can get away with using that one.  I'm just not a gardener.  I do what I HAVE to do in the yard and the rest is normal! 

Good Morning to you, PATRICIA!  I hope you also have a good day, today!

In fact, I wish Everyfriend and good day!  Make it your own in every way!  And try to remember to share it with us.  We love having friends drop by!

Good morning..

We are to go back into the higher temps for the rest of the week they say. I didn't mind the cooler days but back to fry weather.

Trip went well yesterday and Dr didn't keep us waiting hours like last time. Today work around home after returning a window blind, hope I can find one that fits.

Jane, lots of pumpkin pies for you!! That is a lot of work but well worth it. We just have the pie pumpkins this year and they are for Davids dogs.

Phyllis, becareful of mossy steps, they can be slippery. The bees sure love that clover, we have white clover growing out back and bees love it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Well, I left one jar of pumpkin out of the freezer just in case I got an urge for a pie.  I got an urge!  I have a pumpkin pie in the oven and if anyone is interested, it should be just about cooled off enough to have for lunch.  I'd say that would be sometime between 12:30 and 1:00.  Stop by and join me!

What a great job the power washer crew  did on my house!  They were here when they said they would be, did
everything I wanted and did it well. 

Amy, the moss only grows on the bricks along the edge of the porch leaving plenty of room to walk safely.

Jane,  I'll  bring the lemon meringue pie I got yesterday  to add to your pumpkin and we will  have a feast.