Soda Shoppe January 1, 2024

Amy · January 25, 2024, 10:20:54 AM

Jane, I am happy to read that it did turn out ok for you!! I will try that the next time we need mustard.

patricia19 · January 25, 2024, 01:03:26 PM

Good morning, very dry and cold out there at minus thirty-seven and haze. Amy, no snow with no humidity and probably not for a while with a slow warm-up beginning on the first.

I've kept busy with chores, our meet and greets and the computer and my Kindle. I have vertical blinds over my balcony doors, and it's cold still by them. Not only that, but I'm happy that this isn't a wet climate, the cold would be ten times worse on these old bones.

Back in the early nineties, I worked at Walmart in their fabric department and lived three miles away. Often my work schedule didn't coincide with the bus schedule. So, I walked and enjoyed seeing all the animals in the summer along the way. In the winter, I worked through the frigid times by bundling up in warm clothing, three pairs of socks, a hat, a wool scarf, and a pair of gloves under a pair of mittens. I finished with an insulated snowmobile suit.

I remember once, the store manager watched me taking that all off and remarked that he had no idea who or what was going to appear under all of that. The coldest I walked was minus 71. Nowadays, I'd never be able to do the three-mile trip, let alone in frigid temperatures.

JaneS · January 25, 2024, 09:16:52 PM

I'm heading for the haystack as soon as I finish here. I don't have any Cooper tomorrow except maybe as company in the afternoon. Part of Frankie's Christmas present to me was to do all the floors in my house once a month and she's coming sometime tomorrow to do that. Cooper and I will probably get out of her way part of the time and take a walk. I also traded the floors in the Spring for the windows. She's going to do them as soon as the weather is nice. I'm thinking maybe while I make a visit to Oklahoma in March. Courtney is going to drive down to trade cars with her mother and I'm going along to spend some time with daughter, Cindy and my 3 GreatGrands! And since Courtney's car will be lucky to make it to OK one way, I'm going to fly home. Christy will be coming down for a visit and will fly home with me!

Now I'm heading for the haystack. I have to be up and arrange my eye drop schedule to include a visit with the eye dr. at 12:30. I'll be glad when the drops are finished. Good night. Sweet Dreams! Happy tomorrow!

RAMMEL · January 25, 2024, 11:15:31 PM

Good night anyone

Tomereader1 · January 25, 2024, 11:34:13 PM

Amy, what number is the post where you put the recipe for Mustard. I've never made any, really didn't think of anyone making their own. And Jane, what was your addition to the recipe?

Amy · January 26, 2024, 07:27:18 AM

Good morning..

We are to get more rain and the temp is at 30°F at the moment. Need to pick up a few things in town then home to ? Might play hookey and go sew.

Patricia, by the time you took all your winter wear off you had a half days work done!!

Jane, I like that set up with you and Frankie....win win situation.

Tome..Larry put it in misc file. This a hot mustard and really good in egg salad or potato salad. I will even make a honey mustard sauce with it for chicken fingers.just a spoonful of honey, mayo and mustard to taste.. I am not a fan of hot /spicey but I do like this. Use the pure mustard powder.

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/homemaking-food-gardening/cooking-recipes-555/msg139095/#msg139095
It is post #55

Rick, did you get snow or are you getting rain your way?

Callie and Jenny hope you both are keeping well.

Better get on with the day..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · January 26, 2024, 07:34:34 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! This is going to be a quickie because I have a lot to do today!

TOMEREADER, the mustard is great and if AMY doesn't have it posted here, I'm betting she'll post it for you or send it directly. The change I made was the beef broth. I went to the shelf where I have all broth stored and I was sure I had beef broth. Turned out it was all chicken broth! AMY suggested I go ahead and try that. I did and it was good. I guess in the future, I'll use either one that I have. The mustard is HOT mustard....my favorite but not everyone's favorite!

I'm off to the showers now and getting dressed because I'm going to call the hair salon at WM and see if I can get a haircut today. My hair's all "anyhow"!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! Share it with us...PLEASE!

JaneS · January 26, 2024, 07:35:22 AM

Yep! I knew she'd direct you there!

RAMMEL · January 26, 2024, 10:40:18 AM

Quote from: Amy on January 26, 2024, 07:27:18 AMRick, did you get snow or are you getting rain your way?

Just rain. Rain, rain, and more rain.

patricia19 · January 26, 2024, 12:24:15 PM

Good morning from the Interior where it's forty below outside and another day I'm spending inside! No snow, no rain and no change until a gradual warm up beginning the second. The more light we gain, the less cold we have, so light is important.

Amy, back then I used to have more stamina and grit; spending a lot of my days outside other than work. When I wasn't walking to and from my jobs, I was wandering around the public areas of Creamer's wildlife preserve with my camera.

I even rode my bike with a group from Fairbanks to Ester, in the ridges, eight miles uphill, spending the night and riding back the next day. Also, remember the difference between a dry climate and a wet climate is, besides other factors, the relative amount of humidity. Dry climates feel warmer than wet; feel being the operative word.

Amy · January 26, 2024, 01:45:59 PM

Rick, the rain has finally topped here..everything is slick! I am glad we picked up extra sand yesterday.

Patricia, we were having coffee with a friend yesterday and mentioned only half buckets we filled. He said that is what he has to get now and he is way younger than I am...that made me feel good!!! When we had all this stamina we didn't realize just how lucky we were.

MarsGal · January 26, 2024, 02:58:30 PM

Moving day Feb. 6.

Just had a late lunch, after packing or throwing out stuff. Started putting stuff in the car to haul to Community Aid for their store. The cats are getting mighty suspicious.

Now I am ready for a nap. Still need to do a load of laundry this evening.

patricia19 · January 26, 2024, 03:22:35 PM

Amy, I agree!

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in dense ice fog.

* WHERE...Fairbanks Metro Area and Eielson AFB and Salcha.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to areas of low visibility in ice fog. Visibility could change rapidly making other vehicles difficult to see. Drivers should give themselves extra time for travel and reduce speeds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of dense ice fog will continue this morning. Fog will thin about noon today.

CallieOK · January 26, 2024, 03:28:49 PM

Callie and Jenny hope you both are keeping well.

Amy, thanks for mentioning me. I feel well but do not feel good! Hands/wrists are almost to normal but shoulders are both bothering me - not to the point that I need medical attention like Jenny - but enough that I have trouble making an effort to do quite a few things.

Weather has been yucky (rain/snow/wind/dense fog/near freezing or just above) for the past week and I'm way beyond "cranky". When I have something different and interesting to post....I will.

Hugs to Everyfriend.

JaneS · January 26, 2024, 05:41:09 PM

CALLIE, I just peeked in to see if anyone had stopped by and there you were! I think of you every day and you are constantly in my prayers! I'm so glad to hear that your hands are feeling better...now we need to concentrate on the shoulders!

I might be going to Cindy's in March. It's not definite yet but I'd love a short visit with you while I'm there. Wonder if we could work that out? Let's think about as the time passes!

The buzzer just went off for my supper! Later Everyfriend!

RAMMEL · January 26, 2024, 07:30:59 PM

Quote from: Amy on January 26, 2024, 01:45:59 PMRick, the rain has finally topped here..everything is slick! I am glad we picked up extra sand yesterday.

The rain eased up here. Stopped for most of the day. That was good because I had a couple of doctor appointments. The weather report says it will start again tomorrow. TG it was not all snow. I haven't used sand on slippery spots here. Everyone seems to use salt, or that other salt like stuff. I have been using cat litter or "Oil Dry" on the ramp. The sun usually takes care of the walk.
Now that Winter is in full swing we can all whine and cry about it and wish for Spring. Spring will come --- won't it?

Amy · January 26, 2024, 08:19:09 PM

Another day has bit the dust.Some planned work got done, others got put on the back burner for another day..

MG, you're going to have to make time to snuggle up your cats. I used to mark on the boxes which room they went into so they could be put in that room and one does not have to lift them again. You are doing a great job in the short time you have.

Callie, a scammer found out just how cranky I was today....told him to get off the manure pile and get an honest job!! Hope you feel better soon.

Jane, we could probably use vegetable broth also in the mustard???

Rick, I too am glad that all that rain wasn't snow! One of our ramps is inside leading to the garage but the other one is out to the ellemts and we like to keep it clean too. That is a great idea to use Oil Dry!! Will pass that along, thank you.

I think Janie sent her slam shuts this way and my eyes want to do just that..

Enjoy your evening...

Yes, Rick Spring will come,not just as fast as one would like.

RAMMEL · January 26, 2024, 08:44:58 PM

If you use "Oil Dry" keep it in a cold area - so that when you put it down it doesn't just melt itself down into the ice. I find it doesn't take much, and it doesn't harm any grass or wood around (Like salt might). It also doesn't seem to track in as much.

JaneS · January 26, 2024, 09:39:45 PM

I'm on my way to the haystack and I'm wondering if I'm going the right way. I'm so tired I can't find my way around! We did a lot of moving around today and I was tired at 5 o'clock. This time it wasn't my eyes slamming shut this time. This one is my body saying "Nothing doing"!

Sleep well and wake refreshed! And come back for a visit tomorrow!

RAMMEL · January 26, 2024, 10:57:58 PM

Quote from: JaneS on January 26, 2024, 09:39:45 PMAnd come back for a visit tomorrow!

That I will
Good night all.

Amy · January 27, 2024, 07:20:32 AM

Good morning..

We had a light dusting of snow overnight, just enough to cover up and stick to the ice but not enough for a dance .

Laundry day and a few other jobs that need taking care of.Just maybe some sewing thrown in for good measure .

Rick, next time we go to CTC I will look for that ,I think it would be safe for the dogs paws too.

Better get the day rolling..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · January 27, 2024, 08:34:29 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I've had breakfast, made the bed and straightened up the bedroom, met Cooper, fed him and took him for his morning walk. I'm well into the eye thing this morning and planning on making up a batch of doggie cookies. Frankie is cleaning out her cupboards and she came up with a baking tin that looks like 24 tiny little cupcake tins so when I make the doggie cookies, I'm going to try it out and see how it works. I'm betting it will save me some time!

Now on to the rest of the day. RICK, I'm going to look up that oil stuff, too. It sounds better than salt and less destructive! Thanks for the info!

I'm off to see what else I can get into for the rest of the day starting with the dog cookies and my new pan! I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! Come join us to chat!

Amy · January 27, 2024, 05:35:43 PM

Another day flying by!!! We did get more snow, not a lot but it really wasn't needed....or wanted.

How is your day going?

JaneS · January 27, 2024, 09:45:17 PM

The dog cookies turned out great and I love the pan that Frankie gave me when she cleaned out her cupboards. I think Cooper could smell them when they came out of the oven. He came in the kitchen and found a place to sit and wait for them to cool. He's already eaten 5 of them!

Frankie came over and got her old car started after work. She had a young man with her and he did mosst of the work and it turns out he also put in a new motor and he will be back to pick it up as soon as he can work out a ride to drop him off. Seems he heard about it from a mutual friend and decided it was right for him. So she sold it just in time to get the money to pay for surgery that Cooper is having on Feb. 7th. Sometimes things just happen at the right time!

I'm off to the haystack. I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a good day tomorrow. Come back and visit with us! We miss you when we don't "see" you!

RAMMEL · January 27, 2024, 09:58:52 PM

Peek-a-boo,----I see you.

Whatever ------ Good night everyone.

JaneS · January 28, 2024, 06:45:14 AM

Good Morning to Everyfriend...especially RICK! Thanks for stopping by!

I'm up and ready to meet Cooper when he gets here a bit before 7. He always arrives hungry and ready for a morning walk. It's something Frankie leaves for me to do. And I really don't mind but sometimes I wonder how he waits so long!

Lot's on the agenda today. I'm going to church in my office. Watching the service on line today! They are having the annual meeting after the service and it's not something I need to be there for and I do need to be here for my eye drops! Works out better to watch it!

Enjoy your day Everyfriend! I don't know when I'll be back!

Amy · January 28, 2024, 07:06:25 AM

Good morning..

A day of rest here. Just need to get the vegetables ready to go along with the ribs for supper and then I can sew. Anxious to get this quilt wrapped up and move on to another.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · January 28, 2024, 12:26:47 PM

Good morning, minus 48 with ice fog and the "forecast" for today was supposed to be minus 22 with a low of minus 25 and considerable clouds. The longer it remains cold, the harder and longer it is to warm up. These are the cold spells we were used to in the fifties and sixties. We will not see pluses again until at least February fourth.

Sorry, if I'm boring everyone with all this cold weather talk, but nothing else notable is going on here.

Amy · January 28, 2024, 01:53:17 PM

Patricia, no , your not boring us. I think I would take your chilly temp at the moment and then just maybe it would stop snowing!!

CallieOK · January 28, 2024, 02:42:43 PM

First of all: The Sun is shining!!!! First time in 16 days - according to the weather gurus! And....it's supposed to last until the end of the week! The yard will probably be too soggy to handle my walker but I intend to get out on the patio when temperature is at its warmest!

Quote from: JaneS on January 26, 2024, 05:41:09 PMCALLIE, I might be going to Cindy's in March. It's not definite yet but I'd love a short visit with you while I'm there. Wonder if we could work that out? Let's think about as the time passes!

That would be great and I'll look forward to your plans as they develop.

I went to church via tv, as usual, and have read the paper. (I read the e-version on weekdays but have delivery on Sundays because of the puzzles). Am caught up on Domestic Duties. I'll check out the puzzles and then watch Rick Steves' Europe on PBS.
I don't regularly watch America's Got Talent but Oklahoma gal, who won the competition several years ago, is competing again as a professional. So I'll tune in.

Hope Everyfriend is Enjoying the Day.

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