For Amy...and others who think that snow is beautiful.  I think it is, too, if I don't have to shovel it! 

Hope I didn't break any rules, Bubble.  I couldn't resist posting that old graphic for those who are enjoying a beautiful snow in their neighborhood and for the rest of us who remember what it looked like.

Would you believe?  I went to the pantry and NO lentils!  I'll put those on the grocery list right now!  Thanks for reminding me.   

Take care, All.

Phyllis, not everyday is Christmas time, so let's us enjoy FOR NOW.

Phyllis, that is exactly what it looks like here.so beautiful. Yes ,I know lots of work also but one can't help but see the beauty in it. I will try and get some photos here to post.

Good morning. minus 44 presently, with an expected high of minus 29. No real snow, two inches on the ground so far this winter, but March is our snowiest month because that's when it warms up and has enough humidity.

Amy, that opening presents conversation doesn't help my willpower!

Patricia, Janie started it .

My day has not gone as planned. SIL phoned to ask for information that I had given her in the past but now lost. She fell last Thur!!!  Idid find information on life lines to wear  so tomorrow we will go over and I will help her with getting one set up.

Better get back to doing summthin...

Sure, Amy, that's what they do...blame it on another not-so-innocent party!      

I have a lifeline, but I had to hang it next to the bed at night because it will go off repeatedly if you are restless! 

Works for me Patricia.  

Trying to get talking to someone from the companies is the hard part. I did manage to speak with one young lad and found him very helpful. It will be up to the SIL which way she wants to go. She doesn't have a cell phone or internet so relies on the landline but if folks are not going to answer ,they shouldn't be given the business.

On a somber note. I had a call from  our neighbour tell us that a neighbour on the back line passed. Both she and her husband had the flu and he rallied around but she didn't. They sent her to 3 hospitals, put her in an induced coma. Brought her out because her kidneys were shutting down to put her on dialysis but she passed..47 years old.
I hope everyone that can gets their flu shot.

Had a lovely experience today at HOme Depot.  Was looking for a dryer vent contraption that my daughter had send me a picture of, to replace the old accordion type, which has blown out, so to speak. She and I tried getting a new one on the other day = major fail.  Anyway, at Home Depot, I stopped to show the pic to an employee, and she directed me to where it was supposed to be. Ha ha ha.  Didn't have it, she had followed me to that aisle, and I had another item I needed to know the location of, she sent me there, but the guy behind the paint counter had no idea what I was talking about.  She again followed me to where he "thought" it might be, and helped me pick out what I needed.  Then, I said, "I'm goig to ask a stupid question, and she led me right to where they actually had what I was looking for.  The she took me to the "service callout desk" and set me up to get a contractor to contact me about finishing my laundry room. This was from the freeze last year, and I still couldn't find anyone willing to work.  Very rarely does one find an employee who will help you find anything you ask for, and follow you to make sure you found it! Needless to say, I wished her a very, Merry Christmas, and told her I'd give her a good word when they asked me on line to talk about my HD experience.

Isn't it nice once in a while to run into someone like that - who just wants to help.

well good night and sweet dreams. I am going to go watch another moovie If I can get the reamote back from Nancy?

Lloyd

I'm tired right up one side of my body and an all the way down the other side!  I vacuumed all the floors in the house then mopped the bared ones and dusted everything else in sight!  It took me off and on all day and I'm ready to hit the haystack! 

I also took Cooper on two nice long walks!  Or did he take me?  I finished the knitting and blocked the finished product and it's ready to wrap.  Cathy called and changed the shopping day to tomorrow and I have to get to bed early and get my mind and body working so I don't forget anything at the store!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!

PATRICIA, go open your presents.  It's nice to stretch it our over a couple of days!

Guess who is going to bed early???  Yep, I'm heading for jammies. Our un-speakable weather is supposed to hit tomorrow night so I hope to get outside to cut some holly mid-day.  This is the first time in 33 years the bush (it is taller than the peak of the house/roof & was cut back a lot a few years ago when I had the house painted)....has red berries all over & the dark green leaves like a picture. I offered some to anyone that wants but will only cut what I need to make an arrangement for my sweet neighbors.

I made it to the basement while ago to bring up the crystal bowl & metal container that fits inside to hold the candle & green stuff you put the branches in... Had bought new green stuff and think I got the wrong kind again!  Will put it in another bowl tonight to see if it holds water.... but doesn't feel like it is.      I do have the floral tape/sticky stuff to put on bottom to hold it to the glass. A lot to do about nothing but I hope it pleases them. Don't think they have a holly bush at their house.

Lloyd, I'm going to turn on the TV in my bedroom tonight & hope to find a good western to watch.  I actually found one this week I had not seen before!!! Haven't seen a single Christmas movie.... don't get the Hallmark on my little antennas that pin to the wall but get all the local stations plus 50-60 others, ME, MY, GRIT & enough to keep me happy!

Phyllis, every time I've checked in here today I smile at your winter scene. Somewhere I have an enlarged photo my brother took when I was a kid, that is just about like that. His was back in the "black & white" era & I remember the sight behind our house so well.

Sorry about your neighbor, Amy, whatever that latest flu is, tis a mean one.  I do think it took the starch out of me in those few days. I don't even know how many days I was sick... from the day after Thanksgiving & brain still fuzzy~~~

I'm off to bed. God Bless & sweet dreams to all. I'll turn out the lights, Jane. Love y'all......Shirley/Tisie

Good morning..

Will be going to sil's in a while, then home to chase dust kangaroos. The weather for this weekend is not looking good , rain and snow on the forecast.

Tome, I would be phoning the company and telling them just how helpful that young lady was. In this day and age it is a blessing when someone like her go out of their way to be helpful. We do get those surveys here and they ask if anyone has been helpful but I also will go to the manager/owner and tell him what a great employee they have.

Shirley,do you have a photo of your holly tree? I have only seen little potted plants here of holly,can't imagine what a tree would look like. Does it have the berries on it year round or is it seasonal with the berries?

Better get going...

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I overslept this morning and didn't wake up until Frankie called to say that she and Cooper were already on the way!  I guess I forgot to set the alarm last night and I slept so soundly I almost missed the phone call. 

AMY, I forgot to say I'm sorry about your neighbor.  This is a bad time to lose a loved one.  I know that because we lost my father on Dec. 18 and it's always a difficult day for all of us.  But I did have something to help with that.  My youngest granddaughter was born on that day.  I always say that Daddy kept her there with him until the RIGHT time to send her to us.  It was a great help and still is!  I hope your neighbor's family will have good memories!

SHIRLEY, thanks for turning out the lights.  I totally forgot about them!  I think my memory is clogged!  I have holly bushed in front of my house but they never get very high.  They do get loaded with berries and they stay beautiful through over Christmas and through the season.  I used to bring some inside but now I just enjoy them out there!

I guess I better go get dressed and take the Cooper for a walk.  I'm not even going to look at the temperature before I go.  I don't want to know how cold it is out there.  We are supposed to get more snow on Thursday and Friday.  I guess it made it across the border!  Or did it make it's way from the midwest?  Anyway, I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Good Morning everyone. wel I have been up about 20 Min, taken my vitias and sent them off to VA VIA sadalight with my device. It Is overcast Here and caling for winter storm's. gential brieaze. Have a good day just as you like It.

Lloyd

well I am having troubbel's again this morning getting a post posted.And grand clildern are not up and over as Of yet, as  RAMMEL said to get help with them ? so I give up and will see you all Later.

Lloyd

LLOYD, I see TWO posts from you this morning!  Are you sure you're checking in the right place after you post?

Good morning; it's warmed up outside to minus 39. Only a few days to go until next week when it's forecast to begin slowly warming. Until then, I won't be doing that much nor far from my couch.

Jane, my friend, knowing me, warned she had a long rod and an incredible reach, so I think I'll stay on her good side!     I did open Farrah's box, sent to her from another friend's husky, Ralph. She stood and watched closely as I unwrapped and showed her a collapsible net carrier, three small cans of waterpacked tuna, three cans of Fancy Feast cat food, some foil-packaged treats, and a kitty blanket. She had two pieces of each of the treats over yesterday and this morning, so she's sleeping off the gluttony.

Okay, I got a jar of olives today so how many do I put in the beans?  I have the beans sitting out and I'm thinking of doing them tomorrow.  I also have hot dogs to put in them and I'm one who has always put a little ketchup and a little mustard in them.  I think I'm going to like the olives in there!

I think I might be ready for Christmas by tomorrow night.  And that's good because we're supposed to have bad weather for the next couple of days!  That means no rides anywhere! 

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow and may God bless us, every one!   

Good morning..
Everyone is getting ready for the dirty weather that is to come. People are loading up on items for the house and gas as we may lose power. Fingers crossed we are preparing for the worst but will only get snow....no freezing rain.

All the work didn't get done yesterday ,it may today but if not...oh well. First off we went to help Kyle's sister with her lifeline and after making a stop gleaning more and much better information we carried on. I told her the new info and she thought it was aslo good and would I phone and set it up for her. She now has a company coming to set her up with this and she deals with a local place that she knows.

I stuck out on my own to get something for Kyle....no  I didn't buy a husband...mercy.. one is more than enough!

This morning we are taking Kyles sis her gift (forgot it yesterday) and a supper or two for her.  Then home to get my whip cracking.

Jane, you asked if I found anything interesting in your wrapping and yes I did!! For the most part prices are about the same but your cauliflower is way cheaper!! We can pay anywhere from 6.99 -7.99 for one head!! Romaine lettuce for the 3 pack is 8.99 or in our case a leaveright...leave right there till the price comes down.

Patrica, Farrah is a well looked after kittie!! Bet it gave you a good feeling to unwrap her gifts and get your mind off of yours???

Better get at the day..it seems to slip away fast anymore.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Then we took gifts to the neighbour and had tea with them.

well JaneS I am not sure if i am or not in the corect place. I just come to senor & frinds and scrole down througn severial days to where I see the word post and post.right or wrong. well you all were not satsfyied leaveing us alone. the gravel in the driveway is very well covered and the grass is not far behind, and it it still comming down very fine and fast. a little bit of gusting but not bad weind. we have a good 1/2" on the driveway slab in front of the gearges. and working on covering the grass. the old timers always said the snow was good to put nitriagen in the ground. if snow is pretty it is getting there. not any heaver but fine and fast. the little spairoows are hopping around hunting somenthing to eat. I guse i should put out a bird feeder.but i dont any more, the macke sucha mess around them. have a good day just as you all like it.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I slept right through the alarm again this morning and the phone telling me that Frankie and Cooper were on the way is what woke me up.  I had to jump into some clothes so I could meet them in the driveway.  Then he had his breakfast and immediately wanted his walk.  And boy was he ever insisting about that.  He didn't give me a second's peace until it was light enough to go! 

AMY, it's so nice of you to keep reminding PATRICIA that she has presents that she can't open until Christmas!  Talking about opening Farrah's will take her mind off hers probably sets her mind right back on hers!

It hasn't started to snow yet.  Of course, I haven't checked for at least 10 minutes and the weather report says it's supposed to start around any time now. OK, I just looked out the window and it coming down fast.  The ground (including the road) is already covered!  Frankie is at work and I worry about her driving in bad weather!  It makes her nervous and that's not good!

I'm planning on spending most of the day in the kitchen.  I'm going to cook and bake all day!  I hope it works out that way.  I'm definitely NOT planning on watching any TV.  The snow usually blocks my signal so I just give up! 

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

P.S.  Good Morning, LLOYD.  I almost missed you!  And thank you (not) for sharing the SNOW!

"I stuck out on my own to get something for Kyle....no  I didn't buy a husband...mercy.. one is more than enough!"

Amy, from the above, I can assume you're looking for a trade-in rather than a buy.   

And yes, pets and other animals in our care are well looked after, the inside ones are members of our family, and the outside ones, if not family, are cousins. The inside includes cats, dogs, birds, fish, combos, etc. At the same time, the outside consists of horses, milk cows, goats, alpacas, llamas, a pig or two, and chickens. And yes, the outside ones have heated shelters.

We are amid slow warming; yesterday's low was minus 42, the day before had a low of minus 44, and tonite's low will be minus 32. It is now minus 29, heading for a high of minus 25. Christmas's high will be either minus 25 or 27, depending on where you look.

Jane, thanks for reminding Amy about reminding me of those presents!     

I swear I have more fun imaging than I do in the final unwrapping! I enjoy looking forward to a surprise in how I will read the less interesting books before I will read the important ones, putting them off to savor!   

      Patricia, No no no ..no trade..too hard to train again!!!  I loved going into the barn and listen to the cows, some chewing their cuds while others softly mooing  at their calf. Toasty warm in the barn with all the body heat.

Kyle just started the generator, everything has been done to get ready for the nasty weather. Let's hope that it doesn't come . Some folks have no way of keeping warm if the power goes out.

Will go over in a  bit and trim Rex's nails and he will be good into the new year.

Stopped for a cuppa tea and all too soon it will be over with until the next break.

good Mid afternoon.I hope I am in the corect place I sure do not want to get scholded again. well our snow is stopped for now. we got enough to cover the gravel on the driveway, and mostely the gras. on the back side of our house the black birds realy had a good time diveing down by the childrens swimming pool And fluttering in the snow. we got about a total of 1 & 1/2" and it has stopped for now. thank God we have had no power outage's here so far, shure hope we do not, we are total electric and no way of having any other sorce of heet. can not get any in this house is on a concreet slab. can not cry over spilt milk as they say. too bad we were so stuped to sell our farm and not get what was said regestterd in court, and got booted out. we had two levels at the farm. wllk out on both evels. and a fireplace wood heet. it had tubes in the top of the fire box with a blower on them on a thermostat so would onley bow hot air out. I am too olld and cripped to build another one. and not enough $$$ in edward jones to have it done. see you all Later.

Lloyd

Good afternoon, Lloyd! It's good that you have heat and power.

Amy, I don't envy your weather. I've never been in a blizzard or whiteout and don't want to be! Stay warm and safe by the cookstove!

Well, I shot my wad again today!  I made a dinner in the crock pot, mixed up some cookies to bake tomorrow and baked a pile of doggie treats for the various four-legged members of our families.  Cooper got to try them out and he loved them!  He followed me into the kitchen to see if there were more!  They're made with banana, pumpkin and whole wheat flour so they should be good for them! 

We had a day of snow and sleet.  Right now it's raining and will continue most of the night and then more snow and colder temps tomorrow.  I won't have Cooper tomorrow because Frankie has the day off so I can go out if I want to or stay in the house and hide from the cold weather.  So far, we haven't lost any power so things are OK.  We even had TV tonight.  That surprised me! 

I still haven't found my recipe for Sand Tart Cookies and that's something I have to do.  It's just not Christmas at my house without Sand Tarts made over my Grandfather's old bakery recipe that came with his father from Germany!  I have one more possibility for where it is and when I'm finished here, that's where I'm headed. 

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow, and may God bless us, every one!

Got the cookie recipe!  Mentioned to Cathy that I couldn't find it and she texted me a copy of the one she copied from me many years ago!  I'm in business!

Good morning..

Making this a quickie as there is a pile of snow to deal with and it is going to take a while. We did lose power at 4:30 am but it came back in about 2 hours so we are lucky. Hope everyone is is as lucky!

Jane, stay in if you got freezing rain ,you don't need to fall. Cooper can go in the back yard..safer for both of you.

Ok time to waltz..

Enjoy your day and stay  safe.