Soda Shoppe October 1 , 2024

JaneS · October 08, 2024, 05:47:59 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I didn't get to say goodnight last night because my computer decided to take a rest and not work the rest of the evening. And I was tired enough that I gave it it's own way and left it alone.

I'm just finishing my breakfast and waiting for a call from Frankie that she's on the way. I'm not sure if that will happen. When she picked up Cooper yesterday she wasn't feeling so good and she might just not go to work today. I guess I'll find out when the phone rings! Now the question is, "Do i have company for my morning walk or will I be walking alone"! I sure do hope she's OK!

It's cold here ...down in the high 50s and only getting into the high 60s for the day! I hope it's not foggy all day! I wish you all a good day. Make it your own in every way! And be sure to share with us how you did that! We miss you when you don't stop by!

Amy · October 08, 2024, 06:26:33 AM

Good morning..

Jane, tis chilly here with a temp of 33°with a high of 53°.
Busy day ahead, Kyle is going to try and get his hair cut today. Then home to do what didn't get done yesterday.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 08, 2024, 07:50:41 AM

I made a mistake on the temps! We're in the low 40s and only hitting the low 50 later in the day. Cooper and I just got back from our walk and it's COLD out there!

RAMMEL · October 08, 2024, 08:44:07 AM

This before the correction "It's cold here ...down in the high 50s and only getting into the high 60s for the day! I hope it's not foggy all day! ".
That sounds like here, but without the fog. Gonna be a busy one today.

Amy · October 08, 2024, 09:16:13 AM

Foggy here as well...sun is burning it off now.

Amy · October 08, 2024, 10:07:55 AM

Phyllis, any word on your niece?

patricia19 · October 08, 2024, 12:24:00 PM

Good morning, 23 right now with a high of 41 today. And of course, it's one day I need to go out. Here's what we have to look forward to.

Start
3:05 PM
Sunday, October 6
End
4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 8

...Light Snow Expected Tonight into Tomorrow...

A changing weather pattern will bring cooler temperatures and snow chances to much of the Central Interior through the week. There may be some light snow showers or flurries on today, but accumulating snow is expected from Tuesday night into Wednesday. Overall light snow accumulations are expected with 0.5-1.5 inches around Fairbanks and 1-3 inches north of Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway and in the higher terrain.

Oh Joy...

JaneS · October 08, 2024, 07:59:09 PM

Today was a "Cooper Day" withe two long walks and lots of lovies. He was out in the front yard for a while but it was pretty cold and after he barked at everything he could find to bark at he came in and took a nap. And I took one with him. After his Mom picked him up a little after 2:30 I got busy and got some stuff done.

I decided that I didn't feel like watching any TV tonight so I tried reading. My eyes don't last long enough to read very long any more but I did better than I thought I would. And now I'm ready for the haystack. Christy will be coming up from Maryland tomorrow and Frankie doesn't work but she said she might be by to give Cooper a bath. So the day could get busy!

I wish you all a peaceful nights sleep and a happy tomorrow! Make the day your own in every way. And PATRICIA, please keep that snow in your area. I do not want it here!

RAMMEL · October 08, 2024, 08:51:04 PM

Dentist done and the tree trimmer was here today. Lots of $$$ gone.
I agree Patricia - keep the snow up there. We haven't even had a frost yet but would welcome a killing frost to knock down the ragweed.

Most of the birds seem to have gone south. The sparrows and doves will hang around.

patricia19 · October 08, 2024, 10:03:34 PM

I agree that the majority of the birds are long gone for the winter and the ravens have returned from the mountains as they like the cooler weather. The smaller birds, redpolls, sparrows, chickadees, Juncos, etc. are all that's left, along with a few hawks.

Most of the bears, martins, minks, otters, fox, hares, woodchucks, shrews, and voles disappear for the winter and the wolves move in closer to town for more available meals.

What I don't like has been the latter dismal half of our summer and the possible early snow that normally shows up at Halloween. I believe the Farmer's Almanac prediction of a mild, dry winter may be incorrect.

I was finishing up several errands downtown and while the skies were gray and cloudy, there was as yet no snow, but it was freezing out with a wind that went right through you.

Amy · October 09, 2024, 06:05:43 AM

Good morning.

Guess we had better get used to the cold , 33° with rain in the forecast.
Going to try again to get Kyles hair cut, then home to pull some carrots. A/C was covered up yesterday ,I don't think we will need it now.

Rick, the saying "Put your money where your mouth is" really comes true after a visit to the dentist.

Patricia, Kyle calls that a lazy wind, rather go through you than around you!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 09, 2024, 06:54:17 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Lots of early risers in here today! I don't have Cooper today but I'm up and attem early. I stripped the bed and I'm washing the mattress pad now. I have my breakfast and my first coffee here while I greet my friends!

I was delighted to see all of you here already! PATRICIA, things are changing in Alaska! Animals are moving around, birds are moving out and moving in! Your weather is changing direction through instead of around you!

RICK, I'll take the frost to kill the weeds that we don't want but I hope it does that at night while I'm sleeping and then clears off by morning!

AMY our temps are low today but not as low as yours! Right now it's 45 out there and supposed to reach a high of 63 and sunny later today. I have to get a walk in before the sun belt me in the eyes. As soon as I finish my breakfast and my visit with friends, I'll be getting dressed, putting the mattress cover in the dryer and heading out the dorr.

I wish you all a great day! Take it and make it your own in every way! And don't forget to let us know how you did that. We love to know what your doing out there! (see, I didn't say we're nosy)

RAMMEL · October 09, 2024, 08:51:03 AM

Quote from: Amy on October 09, 2024, 06:05:43 AMRick, the saying "Put your money where your mouth is" really comes true after a visit to the dentist.

I love it. Dentists should have a sign like that in their offices

Still waiting to look out in the morning and see that white haze on my car. Frost that will burn off as the sun comes up (Which it doesn't seem to be doing today.).

First heat of the season this morning. Starting at the low 50's

The Power/Gas Company is digging up the street in front of the neighbors house now - to replace a gas pipe. Needless to say our street was recently repaved.

Amy · October 09, 2024, 10:27:31 AM

Got the haircut!! Still not very warm out and we also have the furnace on. Good day for a stew or hearty soup???

patricia19 · October 09, 2024, 12:01:28 PM

Good morning, we started at 27 and presently at 32, hoping to make it to a whopping 41 degrees today. Today was supposed to be rain and snow, but all we've had is the rain. I haven't heard about the outlying areas. Now they've moved the snow forecast to Saturday.

I didn't get my scheduled shots yesterday as I've inconveniently acquired a cold, runny nose and all. Both the pharmacist and my doctor suggested I wait. So, I came home with zinc instead. I still managed to spend, even though the two reasons I went I couldn't get. The planner I've waited for, a simple, book bound 8X11, with only a few designations, wasn't out yet. All they had were the ones with everything useless crammed in and filled with hundreds of stickers to highlight what you just wrote.

Jane, I guess they call that the circle of life, arctic style. I've got laundry down for today too, but it was also down for last weekend...

Rick, we've had frost since late September and weeks of rain, a summer type we hadn't seen since 1967 when we had an area wide flood they still talk about. Luckily, we were spared that this year.

Amy, glad Kyle got his haircut. I need to get one too, but another area I'm procrastinating on.

I'm sitting here with my version of fancy coffee, very hot water, strong black coffee, 1.4 cups of milk and a scoop of organic chocolate all blended.

RAMMEL · October 09, 2024, 11:51:22 PM

Goodnight ghosts

Amy · October 10, 2024, 05:39:18 AM

Good morning.

A few need to do jobs today , I want to start the generator and fill it up with gas .Snowblower is next to make sure it is in good working condition, rather have no surprises when I really need it. The pine needles have dropped so I need to deal with those one day.

Patricia, your fancy coffee sounds interesting!

Jane, enjoy your company.

Rick, is one called Casper?

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 10, 2024, 07:46:12 AM

Good Morning! Christy is watching the forcast about the horrible storm in Florida! I watched for a bit but I saw what I needed to see. I know theres at least one friend of mine involved in this. He graduated from high school with me and we knew everyone in high school back in the old days. His kids are on face book and Christy has been in contact but we still don't know where he is.

We just had a nice walk with both doggies and I'm ready to take off for my appt with the dr. It takes about a half hour to get there.

I hope you all have a great day! Make it your own in every way! And PLEASE... let us know how you did that. We all need help!

phyllis · October 10, 2024, 08:36:50 AM

My younger son and daughterinlaw are at Disney World . I just got a message from them telling me they are fine and came through the storm ok. They have some damage in the area but the hotel they are in came through just fine. I woke up several times worrying about them. I hope we are through with hurricanes for awhile. Cloudy here today but NO wind! Thankfully!

Amy · October 10, 2024, 08:46:20 AM

Phyllis, nice to read good news!!

RAMMEL · October 10, 2024, 11:26:58 PM

Is the door locked? No one came in here today. But goodnight anyway - if you should find your way in.

Amy · October 11, 2024, 07:25:44 AM

Good morning..

Dense fog this morning, I am happy there is no trip to the city until next week!
Kyle has xrays this morning then the rest of the day is clear to work around home.

Better get started while the ambition is there.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

RAMMEL · October 11, 2024, 08:43:09 AM

Good morning. Our coolest morning so far this season at 40°. Still no frost. Nothing much planned for today except take of my allergy dripping nose..

Unusual, but Jane hasn't checked in today, or out last night.

JaneS · October 11, 2024, 09:05:19 AM

I'm still around RICK, just busy with family visiting and getting wrapped up in togetherness! We have two doggies and we take lots of walks and Christy is into fixing some stuff for me. We're also making some pretty good meals. I'm probably eating better this week than I do when I'm all alone.

It's so cold here that I've broken out my winter coat and today I'm rooting out some gloves. Taking a doggie for a walk and holding that leash in my hand the whole time freezes my fingers!

I have to get back to helping Christy fix stuff. So I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow. I'll try to be back in to say good night tonight but if I don't make it, please forgive me. I miss you all when I don't get here..

patricia19 · October 11, 2024, 09:49:55 AM

Good morning 27 and dense fog out there, but the patchy snow we had was more of a glaze in spots is melting, and the rain expected tomorrow will be only that.

Nothing new to report on my end. Met and greets, keeping me and Farrah clean and fed and a clean house is about it these days. I've picked up a nagging case of the sniffles, and keeping the coffee hot and the humidifier running and the computer on is about it right now. Everyone I know locally is doing the same, minus the sniffles.

MarsGal · October 11, 2024, 10:02:45 AM

It is a bit chilly here, too, at 50^o outside. The indoor thermometer said 67^o, so I decided today would be a good day to check-see if the heating unit is working.

Later on, I plan on driving over to the Vet's office to pick up meds for Oscar. His liver function is still off by a little and he lost about a pound and a quarter in six months. He got his usual shots and a cortisone shot for his stuffy nose. The medicine is a thyroid med the doc wants to try because, he said, some liver conditions are tied to thyroid problems. It is not the same kind of med that Lucy had, so I will be looking it up on the net before I actually give him any. I am not sure the liver function test included thyroid numbers.

I am expecting a new HEPA filter for my air purifier to arrive sometime next week. I haven't ordered yet but I want to get MERV 8 grade filters for the central air. Right now the apartment people are using MERV 3 and only change it out every six months. I think they are supposed to be changed out every two to three months.

I've been trying to keep an eye out for the deer, but they haven't shown up in quite a while now. I did see the black cat the other day. Unless this is another one, it has grown up and filled out over the summer. My sister has been trying out several deer repellents now that her backyard has been redone. She is determined that they are not going to chew up her newly planted hosta.

Amy · October 11, 2024, 10:12:04 AM

Back from the hospital, what a lovely young lady that took the xrays! Standing is difficult on Kyle but she was so patient and understanding!

Rick, only 33° here and lots of fog.

Patricia, no snow here as of yet but it is coming!

MG, your sister has herwork cut out for her as deer love hostas!! Buffet for them.

We have our Thanksgiving this weekend and I read this while at the bank this morning.

Why did the turkey get kick out of school?

Because he was using foul language.

What does a turkey say to the computer?

Google google.

Off to work I go..

CallieOK · October 11, 2024, 05:17:33 PM

Good Afternoon. It's been a busy week for me with various "comings and goings".

Neighbors were visiting her mother in Naples, Florida during Milton. We had a group that were sharing information and learned today that they were at the airport (don't know which one) and were coming home because everything was fine.. Our prayers were answered.

Think I mentioned that Dr. Emily is opening her own clinic. She was here for lunch today and I offered her my 48 cup percolator for the office. She said, "What's a percolator?"
Generation Gap on name? (She took it).

Love the turkey jokes, Amy!

Have a good rest-of-your-day, Everyfriend

JaneS · October 11, 2024, 09:29:35 PM

I'm ready for bed and I put one of my eye drops in and now I have to wait a bit till I can put in the last one for today. So here I am to wish you all a good night and to hope you all had a good day.

CALLIE, you must be so proud of Emily! I bet she's going to do great in her clinic! Thanks for stopping by to let us know about that! Is the clinic near you or is she the one who is in New York City?

I have to be up and attem in the morning because my "once-a-month" cleaning lady will be here at 8:30 tomorrow and Christy will be packing up to leave for home. I guess I better head for the haystack so I can hit the floor early! I wish you all a good night! Sleep well and wake refreshed and ready to go! And have a good day tomorrow!

RAMMEL · October 11, 2024, 10:38:03 PM

TV break. Goodnight anyone.

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