Soda Shoppe August 1 , 2024

patricia19 · August 19, 2024, 07:06:19 PM

No, I'm sorry, Jenny, I am in the Interior, across two mountain ranges and 400 miles to the north.

However, the scenery in the coastal areas is beautiful. Enjoy your trip!

Anchorage is similar to Seattle, and both Vancouvers, in that it rains more often than not. Here is a monthly guide to upcoming Anchorage weather.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=anchorage+weather+by+month&t=newext&atb=v424-1&ia=web

JaneS · August 19, 2024, 09:30:58 PM

It's time to think about the haystack! I had a good visit with the foot dr. this afternoon. I really like him and I think he did a good job on my feet. They feel better already! I really think some of the numbness is already gone! Cathy and I picked up supper at the Chinese restaurant on the way home and we had a good supper together!

I went to sleep during the Perry Mason show and decided that it was time to give up for the day. I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way.

Amy · August 20, 2024, 06:21:16 AM

Good morning..

Off and running to the city,taking back pants that fit too soon for Kyle. Picking up a few things for us,and friends while there.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · August 20, 2024, 07:46:42 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! My day is taking off! I wish you all a good one!! Jobs are calling....especially the kitchen floor!

RAMMEL · August 20, 2024, 08:56:01 AM

Kitchen floor? --- Don't listen.

JaneS · August 20, 2024, 08:51:58 PM

Sorry Rick! I couldn't avoid listening and now I have a clean kitchen floor!

I hope you all had a good day! Mine was extremely busy! I got a lot done and tomorrow I'm heading for the Farmers Market and hopefully coming home with a basket of potatoes to can so I have them handy for meals this winter. I'm also going to pick up a head of cauliflower and some other veggies! That's the best place to get them this time of year. There are lots of local farmers who sell their products there!

Also, today I ordered a new pressure canner. The one I've been using was my mother's old one and who knows how old that one was. It finally said, "I'm finished" and it just quit!

I guess I better close my eyes before they just decide to clunk shut. No Cooper tomorrow but Cathy will be here around 9:30 to take me to the Farmer's Market! Have a good night, sleep peacefully and wake to a new day!

JaneS · August 21, 2024, 07:00:08 AM

Well, I'm here but the only one I see is ME! So I'll try to get back later when more people show up! Wonder what everyone is up to?

Amy · August 21, 2024, 07:04:00 AM

Good morning..

Love this cooler weather , starting off at 52° and just heading to the mid 60's!! Should have a batch of chili sauce to cook on a day like this but I don't. Yesterday went well, long tiring day but Kyle did manage to get some pants.
Today is tidy up day plus take the meat off of 3 bbq'd chickens and vacuum seal them . The bone will go into a soup pot.

Jane, enjoy your time at the market, that is my next stop after I get caught up on work/cleaning here. Need to get 1/2 bushel of peaches to can.

Rick....good advice!!

Patricia, would Jenny's ship go into Skagway?

Better get going ..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Amy · August 21, 2024, 07:05:06 AM

Quote from: JaneS on August 21, 2024, 07:00:08 AMWell, I'm here but the only one I see is ME! So I'll try to get back later when more people show up! Wonder what everyone is up to?

Jane, I tip toed in on you

MarsGal · August 21, 2024, 08:03:08 AM

Not much, Jane. I am waiting on my grocery order to be delivered, and I plan on working some more on my sofa table. Just the sides, the top and the floor saver do-dads to attach yet. Oh, and finding someone to help me set the thing upright. It is far heavier but less tall and long then my other put-together shelving. Nothing else on my agenda for today.

JaneS · August 21, 2024, 08:57:59 AM

Well, Good Morning AMY and MG! I've taken my walk and rested up from it and now I'm ready for the Farmers Market. Cathy will be along in about a half hour and we'll be off.

MG, I hope you get your table together! And I hope you get it right side up so you can start usine it!

AMY, quit sneaking around! People will be looking for sneakers!

I'm off to see what needs doing before Cathy comes. I could start reading the paper! Have a good rest of the day!

RAMMEL · August 21, 2024, 09:21:29 AM

I'm here, but have nothing to say. So I'll say it and move on --- I think to a nice cup of coffee.

Amy · August 21, 2024, 09:54:45 AM

Jane, have my new sneakers on and they are quiet!

Rick, enjoy your coffee.

phyllis · August 21, 2024, 12:33:37 PM

I'm here, too, but don't have much to talk about.
I just finished my walk, also. I try to walk 20 minutes every day but wasn't up to it the last couple of days. I use an elliptical machine that I can sit in front of in my wheelchair and exercise my legs. It's not as good as actually walking outside but it helps keep my legs strong enough so I can stand up for a short time. And it gives me a break from sitting all the time. The doctor said I should move as much as possible.

I'm going to try to make some Tuscan Bean Soup this afternoon.

Take care, All.

patricia19 · August 21, 2024, 02:40:09 PM

Good late morning, I'm here as well. I spent some time after my basic morning routines and chores, with my meet and greets. Our lows have dropped into the lower forties, 46 presently, with a promised high of 54. We will have steady rain from yesterday until the 28th, and everyone is suffering from depression and cases of the coming winter's very dry skin and results of scratching that very dry skin.

Amy, multiple ships dock at downtown Skagway. Here is their August schedule. https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/skagway-port-408

Today is another for playing on the computer. Friday will be a quick market trip to return one item and to get more coffee and more dry cat food. I also want a large plastic tub for my off season coats and jackets. It'll be more practical than purchasing one of those vacuum sealers. Other than that, I'm good to go until September and probably the middle of that month. I still need a squat, wide mouth stone or ceramic jar for my flower arrangement.

I need, in October, another planner for 2025, and I'm waiting on a local printer's sheet of file names and folder separators, bolded labeled sheets. Their cost is less than a third of Office Max's and much less hassle. I have the Command strip hooks for the hallway walk-in closet, to hang my grocery cloth bags, just need to go finish putting them up to hang the bags.

Phyllis, you put me to shame. I have had plans since last spring to set up an exercise routine and have never followed through. My legs and back are both weak and my doctor says it will help with my falls. He recommended walking the hallways as the building is one block.

MarsGal · August 21, 2024, 04:57:19 PM

A few hours ago the weather forecaster said that we are to get "near record lows" here tonight. I remember the year Shan's mom neglected to take him with the rest when she moved. It was about the coldest August I could remember. I was so anxious for him because I had to leave him out in the unheated enclosed porch for a few weeks until he was old enough to get his shots and flea treatment. Vet thought he was only about five weeks old at the time. What a scared and hungry little Kittie he was before I got him to go in the cat carrier.

Someone posted, on the big trash bin nearby, a note saying they found a Mom cat and six kittens. She was hoping Mom cat and kittens belonged to someone. Mom cat was a calico as were several of her youngsters. She was planning to take them to the humane society if no one claims them. Mom cat may just alleviate her of that problem since feral (assuming she is) cats tend to move their kittens around a bit. Shan's mom and kitties were between the two garages for maybe two, two and a half weeks before she moved all but him. In her case, she was a striped ginger and every single one of Shan's siblings were a copy of him, blonde and fluffy.

I've marked a couple of movies I might like to watch, including three of the Men in Black series. Was there a fourth one?

RAMMEL · August 21, 2024, 07:04:40 PM

FWIW - Amazon has 2025 planners. I usually get enough unsolicited calendars and planners. But none so far this year.

Didn't get above 70 here today. Good weather for those still cleaning up from the recent flooding and rain.

Amy · August 21, 2024, 07:58:16 PM

MG, I hope someone claims the momma and her kittens,but I doubt it. I hope they all find good homes before winter sets in.

Patricia, thank you, we stopped in Skagway and enjoyed our look around.

Well ,I learned that to call the dog I had better use his name and not whisle for him to come in. I whistled and 9 crows came! So now Jesse will be used.

patricia19 · August 21, 2024, 10:33:01 PM

Thank you, Rick, they did have multiple types, styles and sizes but not what I'm looking for.

What I'm looking for is an 8.5X11, book bound black leather cover, with good quality pages. The inside should have a two-page spread for each month, and only a holiday and notes section, otherwise. My last two were that style, and I've found it suits me.

Amy · August 22, 2024, 07:06:25 AM

Good morning..

Starting off at 45° and just tickling the low 70's today.

Finishing up what didn't get done yesterday ,canning the broth and chicken from the 3 bbq'd chickens and chasing dust kangaroos . you know all the good things that need done. Did pull all the yellow bean plants yesterday ,they were slowing down but the green and purple beans are in flower so they are next.

Better get the day started....

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

RAMMEL · August 22, 2024, 08:12:47 AM

Starting at around 58 here. Don't know where it's going

Food wise --- Today I'll be opening up a new jar of peanut butter. No directions required.

Feels like the pollen season has already started.

JaneS · August 22, 2024, 08:42:25 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm up to my eyeballs in shredded cabbage and just about to fill the first 8 jars for the canner. Cooper arrived a little before 6 a.m. today because his Mommy had to be to work early! We've had our walk and I think he's ready to hit the yard for a bit. As soon as I get the first load of cole slaw in the canner, I'll take hime out.

I don't know when I'll be back in here. There dishes and more dishes to do when one cans and that's not the fun part. The fun part is taking the finished jars out of the canner and gloating. (Isn't that right, AMY?) Looking at the finished jars makes my day!!!! And eating it is even better! I also love sharing it with family and friends!

Back to work! No more shirking! The shirking happens while the jars are still in the canner and the dishes are all cleaned up! Right AMY?

I wish you all a good day. Wish me a lucky one!!

Amy · August 22, 2024, 03:27:06 PM

Jane , yes nice to finally sit and listen to the canner work. The chicken and broth put away plus froze yellow beans and a few beets. That is it for today....I hope!

Rick, crunchy or smooth?

RAMMEL · August 22, 2024, 03:30:44 PM

Rick, crunchy or smooth? But either would do.

CallieOK · August 22, 2024, 04:24:26 PM

Good afternoon. I can actually talk about kitchen things today...sort of!

I have put 3 chicken breast halves in the slow cooker with chicken broth, made Jello and instant Vanilla pudding. That's more than I usually do ahead of time.

I saw two robins at the birdbath this morning - along with the usual sparrows, titmice, chickadees and wrens. The colorful birds (finches, blue jays, etc.) are missing this year. Two hummingbirds are squabbling over the feeder; there are four openings, but they won't share. Saw the first bunny rabbit of the summer a few evenings ago; I suspect the hawk that hangs around may have caused the delay.

And that's what's going on in my world. Off to the recliner to read until evening news and Wheel of Fortune comes on tv.

Hope Everyfriend is having an Enjoyable Day.

JaneS · August 22, 2024, 08:00:25 PM

I've been up to my ears busy today and now I'm tired right down to my toenails! Also can't seem to keep my eyes open. I think it will be an early bedtime tonight to make up for the early "get-up" time this morning! Tomorrow is back to normal with Cooper. He'll be here a bit before 7.

CALLIE, so nice to see you stop by for a visit. You must be one busy lady! And boy, do you ever have the birdies in your yard!

I'm still working on the Cole Slaw. More to can tomorrow. I'm about half done! I'm sorry, the eyes are in clunk-shut mode. I'm really sleepy! I think I better get off this thing and get stuff done so I can hit the haystack. If I make it to the haystack, my eyes can't clunk shut and stay that way! Good night Everyfriend! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll "see" you tomorrow!

patricia19 · August 22, 2024, 08:28:44 PM

Good afternoon, I spent the morning on the computer and the afternoon in the city. I returned a couple of items and then spent time in Safeway, spending that new-found cash.

I did find out that the planner I'm looking for should be out in October.

They did the fire extinguishers for the year this morning, and the water will be turned off again tomorrow for an indeterminate time. This is their second attempt at trying to make hot water. So far, they've gotten to only twenty minutes to bring up the temperature...

Amy · August 23, 2024, 06:24:45 AM

Good morning..

We are starting to climb back up to the uncomfortable weather. Cooler temps were a nice break though.

Getting my haircut this morning then home to (maybe) take the garbage away.

Phyllis, how was the Tuscan Bean soup?

Callie.I think your Blue Jays are here. They show up at feeding time for the crows.

Jane,you will be glad when the canning in over and done with.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · August 23, 2024, 07:10:26 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm up and dressed and had my breakfast. Cooper has arrived and had his breakfast. He's ready for his morning walk and I'm ready to start the last of the canning. I'm thinking I might finish the cole slaw today. If I don't, I'm in trouble! Wish me luch!

I'm Off for a walk with Cooper. He's telling me it's time! Hopefully, I'll be bacvk later to brag!

Have a great day! Make it your own in every way! And don't forget to let us know how you spent it!

patricia19 · August 23, 2024, 12:24:12 PM

Good morning, The only agenda item for today is to computer locate an elusive tailor to put new zippers in a vest and jacket. It's elusive because everyone says he's close, but I can never recall the directions when actually needed or remember, at the time, to write them down.

Other than that, I finished all the other outdoor errands yesterday. This near constant drizzle doesn't make going anywhere fun, and things get put off.

Other than that, I have nothing of more importance to relate.

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