Soda Shoppe January 1, 2025

so_P_bubble · January 03, 2025, 11:46:08 AM

Bubble you may have our red squirrels..they are even so bold as to have a stand off with the big crows over food.

Amy, here crows are biting off pelt from the cats back, to try and steal their food. Outside cats, not domesticated cats.
It is painful to see those wounds.

patricia19 · January 03, 2025, 12:07:03 PM

Good morning, 7:47am and it's minus 36 out there I'm looking forward to Sunday when it warms up again with that promised 23 jump. altho, we're colder than forecast, so Sunday may be iffy.

Unfortunately, I too need to go out later today to get some needed errands done so I'm hoping for an alleviation in the weather. I'll wait until after the 10:52 sunrise.I heard on the news that we had some new families arrive on one of the bases for that new fighter wing they have. I'm thinking they may not be so happy with their new assignment, or the arctic. However, after Sunday, January forecasts appear quite mild.

We have red, grey, and brown squirrels here, as well as flying squirrels. I looked it up to check my memory and found this,

"There are several subspecies of northern flying squirrel in Alaska. The subspecies Yukonensis is the most widespread in Alaska and is found throughout the Interior. Zaphaeus is the subspecies most widespread in Southeast Alaska. Griseifrons is a subspecies found only on Prince of Wales and a few closely adjacent islands. Another subspecies, Alpinus, is found in B.C. and the Yukon and is also found in Juneau area — it is believed that animals came down the Taku River corridor and the dispersed."

It's something to see them use telephone and other wires as highways and their quite adept at it.

Denver · January 03, 2025, 02:59:49 PM

Good day and HAPPY NEW YEAR to EVERYFRIEND 🥳

After a wonderful Christmas Eve and day spent with our little family here in Prescott AZ we saw the New Year in by watching on CNN the "Boot Drop" from Prescott live at midnight locally. It struck us funny that Prescott would be the main thing shown on national TV.

We are currently sitting with our little grands. Their mama is a RN and works three days a week while the two boys are in school. We have been filling in during the holiday vacation days so today will be our last one as school starts again next Monday. These special one on one days are exactly why we are here....

We have been having unseasonably warm temps here like many places this year. Our condo is right on the golf course where our son is the head pro and we sure have been enjoying the views of all the happy golfers out there. They are continuing to water the course as it has been so dry here.
Scary how big the drought areas are.

I wish you all the best in this new year.

BarbStAubrey · January 03, 2025, 04:09:55 PM

Interesting article... that fits most of us...

99% of people born between 1930 and 1946 (GLOBALLY) are now dead.
If you were born in this time span, your ages range between 77 and 93 years old (a 16-year age span) and you are one of the rare surviving one-percenters.
You are the smallest group of children born since the early 1900's.

You are the last generation, climbing out of the depression, who can remember the winds of war and the impact of a world at war that rattled the structure of our daily lives for years.

You are the last to remember ration books for everything from tea to sugar to shoes. You saved tin foil and poured fried meat fat into cans.

You can remember milk being delivered to your house early in the morning and placed in the "milk box" at the front door. Discipline was enforced by parents and teachers. You are the last generation who spent childhood without television and instead, you "imagined" what you heard on the radio.

With no TV, you spent your childhood "playing outside". There was no city playground for kids. The lack of television in your early years meant that you had little real understanding of what the world was like.

We got "black-and-white" TV in the late 50s that had 3 stations and no remote. Telephones (if you had one) were one to a house and hung on the wall in the kitchen (who cares about privacy). Computers were called calculators; they were hand-cranked. Typewriters were driven by pounding fingers, throwing the carriage, and changing the ribbon. INTERNET and GOOGLE were words that did not exist.

Newspapers and magazines were written for adults and your dad would give you the comic pages after he read the news. The news was broadcast on your radio in the evening. The radio network gradually expanded from 3 stations to thousands.
New highways would bring jobs and mobility. Most highways were 2 lanes and there were no Motorways. You went downtown to shop. You walked to school.

Your parents were suddenly free from the confines of the depression and the war, and they threw themselves into working hard to make a living for their families. You weren't neglected, but you weren't today's all-consuming family focus. They were glad you played by yourselves. They were busy discovering the postwar world. You entered a world of overflowing plenty and opportunity; a world where you were welcomed, enjoyed yourselves. You felt secure in your future, although the depression and poverty were deeply remembered.

Polio was still a crippler. Everyone knew someone who had it.

You are the last generation to experience an interlude when there were no threats to our country. World War 2 was over and the cold war, terrorism, global warming, and perpetual economic insecurity had yet to haunt life. Only your generation can remember a time after WW2 when our world was secure and full of bright promise and plenty. You grew up at the best possible time, a time when the world was getting better.

More than 99% of you are retired now, and you should feel privileged to have "lived in the best of times!" If you have already reached the age of 77 years old, you have outlived 99% of all the other people on this planet. You are a 1% 'er!

RAMMEL · January 03, 2025, 05:16:12 PM

That makes me feel a little better.

MarsGal · January 03, 2025, 06:33:23 PM

Rammel, the site is not the only one that slowed down this morning, About the same time you were having problems, so was I. And, when I got to the bank, they were having slow down problems too. We were hit with an X-class CME today. https://www.spaceweather.com/

JaneS · January 03, 2025, 07:37:07 PM

I'm definitely in that 1 percent! Today is my sister's 91st birthday and my 90th is coming up in April! We both still live in our houses alone and take care of ourselves! We talked on the phone today and we both wondered how we made it so far! Of course, we had grandparents who lived into their 80s when their life expectancy was in the 60s! And our father was 84 when we lost him! We're following in their footsteps!

Today, I cooked the beef to make vegetable soup. I have some promised for the Church soupp sales which they do on the first Sunday of the Month. I promised for March!

I'm off to the haystack early tonight. It's been a busy day today! I hope your year started off great and I hope it keeps on being great!

JaneS · January 04, 2025, 06:56:14 AM

GOOD MORNING EVERYFRIEND! I'LL BE BACK LATER WHEN SOME OF YOU ARE UP AND ABOUT!

Amy · January 04, 2025, 07:00:17 AM

Good morning..

Tis a bit chilly out there today temp is starting at 5°. Today we are planning to visit my sister as it is her birthday today. Not sure if this will happen
if the weather doesn't behave, will just take the day as it happens.

Jenny, good to see you..have fun with the grands.

Jane, do you remember in the winter when the milk would freeze and push the cardboard top up?

Patricia, hope you bundled up!!I must admit I am procrastinating about going out today. Will see how it goes. I took different cat food for Callie along with the sardines the other day and Callie loved the sardines!!! At least it is protein for her.

Bubble, are there that many cats running about? Poor cats!

Barb, good article.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

phyllis · January 04, 2025, 09:34:38 AM

I remember everything in that article, Barb. The body doesn't always work but the brain is still doing pretty good for 95. I am definitely a 1 percenter.

Good Morning, All. I have had my coffee, checked my email, made sure my bank account is in good order, watched the local news, and all before the sun came up. Everthing is OK in my world. It's cold but I am warm under my furry blanket so no complaints.

Hope all is well in your world and today will be a good day for everyone.

so_P_bubble · January 04, 2025, 10:45:29 AM

Quote from: Amy on January 04, 2025, 07:00:17 AM

Bubble, are there that many cats running about? Poor cats!

Dozens of them everywhere. They sleep under the parked cars on the street and fight each other for the newly arrived car so as to take advantage of the heat from the motor.

patricia19 · January 04, 2025, 03:53:16 PM

Good morning, it's minus 38 presently and yesterday, the buses were packed and taxis initiated a minimum fee. Thursday and Friday were also minus 38. The forecast was for minus twenty three and is still listed although the present listed temperature is correct. Unfortunately, I have to go out again today for some business that cannot wait.

BarbStAubrey · January 04, 2025, 05:02:41 PM

Ouch cannot imagine living in that kind of cold... we too are expecting a freeze but nothing like you are describing... Out wrapping pipes and bringing hoses into the garage along with potted plants.

JaneS · January 04, 2025, 08:47:11 PM

Right now it's 24 degrees here and heading for an overnight low of 22. That's COLD for this area! I took a walk today and I was loaded with clothes including long underwear and I still got cold> I think I'm very glad I don't live in Alaska!

I made an egg and potato casserole tonight. I'll let you know how it is after breakfast tomorrow. I almost dipped into it tonight. It looks tempting!

I got my beef roast cut up and put in the freezer. I'm going to need to go buy som beef broth because there's not enough on the beef to make my vegetable soup. I have 5 quarts promised for the first Sunday in March so that's what I'm aiming for. Also some to eat while it's cooking. It gets tempting!

Now I'm on my way to the haystack. No Cooper today and no Cooper tomorrow! However, Frankie did say she might make a trip over here to give him a bath. She only has a shower where she lives so he gets his baths here. And usually, after his bath, she decides to make a quick trip to WM. I send my list with her and I watch Cooper while she oes. Works out fine for all of us!

I wish you a peaceful night's sleep and a great day tomorrow. Let us know how you spend it. Maybe we'll join you! Might be better than what we have planned for ourselves. Nighty night!

so_P_bubble · January 05, 2025, 03:24:49 AM

on our local news this morning:
A man was found unconscious on the street in town. He is in serious condition, suffering from hypothermia.
No identity on him. Maybe he lives alone, fell down and could not get up? With the cold, not many people are
around.

It is unusually cold and humid this week. Where is sunny Israel??? Bundled up and with the heater on, I am still freezing

Amy · January 05, 2025, 07:03:49 AM

Good morning

We are starting off at 16° and there is snow to deal with. Think Mr Shovel will handle it today. There may be 3" of light snow,will see when I go out.

A day of rest here..I just may get into the sewing room!!

Bubble what is the main source of heating there?

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · January 05, 2025, 07:56:02 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I just finished my breakfast. It'was the egg casserole that I made last night and it was DEEEE-licious! I think I'll try to keep this one in my memory!

I have to be off and getting ready for church pretty soon. Cathy will drop me off and one of my friends at church will bring me home after the coffee hour! I don't know if I told you but my sister (the one who passed away in her 50s) her granddaughter has returned to our church. I didn't even recognize her but she knew who I was. I eager to see her again! It's almost like having Leslie back!

I wish you all a good day. I'm going to be looking for the oncoming snow and trying to avoid it! I hope it doesn't get any of you!

I wish you all a great day! Do what pleases you most! And come by and tell us what that was!

so_P_bubble · January 05, 2025, 01:26:10 PM

Amy,our a/c are converter: used for cooling in summer and heating in winter. All electric of course, so quite expensive.

patricia19 · January 05, 2025, 01:57:08 PM

Good morning, I slept in until nine, 12 hours, and totally missed meet and greets and need to do catch up. After two days braving the crowds and finishing errands and buying groceries, I came down with the sniffles. I'm not used to being out among crowds anymore. We did warm up over Saturday night and are firmly back in the pluses again.

My major purpose was buying a new coffee pot. I'm fed up with the Mr. Coffee brands and didn't want a Keurig or one with pods. I like to grind my own beans so I bought a Cuisinart 14 cup programmable one. I'm not one who wants homogenized cremes or fancy flavors, simply a good tasting black cup of coffee.

Reading the instructions was enlightening. The things it cautioned about made me worry about the brain capacity of the average consumer. Such as not putting the glass carafe on a burner or in the oven, nor putting water in the machine if the filter basket has been removed. It does have a cleaning program which will be nice.

My sister found a rescued abused dog, a seven month old black labradoodle who was so emaciated he couldn't stand. The shelter had him on hold until he put on ten pounds so he could be adopted. Since she had in the past, been a breeder who showed and raised Dalmatians,(until the 101 Dalmatians craze infuriated her and she quit); she was able to adopt him and knows how to care for him. He's already beginning to gain weight, and looking for affection instead of shying from humans. She named him Flynn.

RAMMEL · January 05, 2025, 05:38:43 PM

Instructions are always enlightening. "Do not use while in tub", "Do not unplug by yanking cord. They're often fun to read.

patricia19 · January 05, 2025, 06:43:33 PM

They do make one wonder...

BarbStAubrey · January 06, 2025, 01:13:20 AM

I do wonder but recently saw a comedian show different reactionsm according to age range, to everyday activities like going shopping or cooking a meal - if he is correct those born since 2000 are clueless about so much - they don't know how to change oil since that is the job of the Uber driver - they don't know how to turn on an oven since all their meals are brought in cooked - they don't have a time-frame they typically grocery shop because all their groceries are delivered...

And so with that I began to see these basic instructions on new appliances and even on bottles and cans as more needed than I ever imagined. I keep wondering with all these time saving activities what are they doing with all the time that is being saved...? they don't seem to be producing children, getting married or creating some great piece of art or the next invention - they do, once hired, change, now at least twice a year a new way to access anything and everything on the internet. Maybe they are bored with all the time they saved. Yep, being sarcastic - just don't see a lot of value in this so called progress.

JaneS · January 06, 2025, 06:33:11 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm ready and waiting for Cooper's arrival. Frankie usually calls when she leaves home and I know I have at least 5 or 6 minutes until they get here. He's usually ready for breakfast and a walk when he comes. So I'm ready for that too. I had my breakfast and his is ready to go!

Don't know what else we'll be doing today! They just discontinued our Sunday Paper and beefed up the Saturday edition. I'm not sure I like that yet. We shall see.

I was up very early this morning so somewhere in this day, there's a nap waiting for this old lady! Also have the rest of the Christmas things to put away and I'm trying to think of a casserole to make for supper. I have some tuna fish and also some hamburger. I also have a bag of frozen cooked shrimp. Any good ideas out there! Casseroles seem to work best for me since the jaw surgery. It's easier chewing! I think there might be come chicken and pork chops in the freezer. Now let me think! And maybe you all have some ideas!

I guess I better get my dishes done before Frankie calls. I wish you all a great day! Enjoy every minute!

Amy · January 06, 2025, 07:02:55 AM

Good morning.. Seems this cold weather is right at home here with a starting themp of 6°.

We are off to the city this morning, a few things need done bought and then high tail it home.

I did start to cut out a new progect and maybe play with it if there is any umph left in me after the trip. Used to be that long drive didn't bother but now...sure takes the starch outta one.

Bubble, that sounds like the heat pump that is being forced upon us to save the planet ,yet the powers that be don't mind jetting around the world or up in the world with their planes and rockets.

Better shake a leg and get moving.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

RAMMEL · January 06, 2025, 10:09:04 AM

The snow, that was supposed to be South of us, obviously changed it's mind. The road out front is heavily salted. Does that say something?

patricia19 · January 06, 2025, 02:21:32 PM

Good morning, I've a bit of a head cold this morning, it's hung on since an abrupt Saturday appearance but other than that I'm fine. Meet and greets and domestic chores, thank you Callie for that expression, are done. Farrah's fed and watered and I'm waiting for that first cup of coffee to finish brewing. So far I love my new coffee maker. Three settings for the hot plate as well as three for the strength of coffee, Plus no paper filters or pods to buy.

Here's to everyone having a great weather proofed day!

JaneS · January 06, 2025, 08:28:58 PM

Well, we got some snow today! It wasn't enough to keep traffic off the road but it did lay on the ground areas. And it laid in my driveway but it didn't keep people out of my driveway. My eyedrops were delivered by the local drug store, a package was delivered and Cathy was in and out of my driveway twice. So I guess it wasn't keeping people home. And, oh yes, Frankie was in and out of my driveway twice to drop off Cooper and then pick him up!

I didn't get a lot done today. the rest of the the inside Christmas stuff is put away and the flags are down. I still have to take the (fake) poinsettias out of the flower box on the porch and put the othere winter fake stuff back in but that won't take long! And I have to put up the winter flags.

I guess I have some things planned for tomorrow! I wish you a peaceful night's sleep and a good day tomorrow. Do whatever suits your fancy! Have fun!

Amy · January 07, 2025, 06:03:22 AM

Good morning..

Not getting any warmer here, temp is 9° hope the sun puts some heat to the day. Making a quilt delivery this morning then home to continue purging. Anything that is not wanted or needed out it goes.

We have been so lucky in this area, others have been getting the snow around us and they have been getting a lot!. I don't mind not dancing.

Better get the day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MarsGal · January 07, 2025, 06:13:28 AM

Good Morning, Amy, et al.

It is 20^oF right now. Brrr! It may only get to 29^o, but it will be partly sunny. I don't think we got much, if any, of the wind we were supposed to get. The lane out to the main roads, and the parking lot behind the apartment got plowed, but the parking in front 0f the buildings did not. The plow attachment to the pickup apparently busted. They spent some time trying to fix it, but no go. I had cleaned off my car yesterday (most did not) so I would be ready to move the car should they want to plow the parking. I may go out later and shovel around my car with my handy new collapsible snow shovel just to see how well it works. Besides, I need the exercise. I may even venture a trip up to the trash bin. I don't plan on being out for long though.

Otherwise, I can't think of anything interesting to report yet.

JaneS · January 07, 2025, 07:29:35 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! Cooper arrived a little before 6 and he's had his breakfast and is waiting for daylight for his walk. Right now it's 18 degrees and it says "feels like 7 degrees. I don't know if I want to go out in THAT. But sometimes I think that's one of the reasons Cooper likes to come here. He likes the walks.

I have a bunch of stuff to do around here today so inside will be be a busy day. I wish you all the best. Make the day your own in every way! And ENJOY it to the hilt!

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