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Amy · March 04, 2025, 06:25:21 AM

Good morning..

Yesterday went well but these trips tucker me out! Today is pick up a few things in our town then home. Seems we are to get rain which isnt too bad as long as it doesn't go to freezing rain. I did pick up a pail of sand from the roads dept should we get the freezing rain.

Jane, thank you for your soup recipe!! Do you had onions to it? I will be making a canning this.

MG on our way to the city we saw 6 deer in one spot and 3 in another. Then as we were coming home 3 wild turkey in a man yard. Nice to see them!

Oh oh crow is calling for his breakfast.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

MarsGal · March 04, 2025, 07:59:28 AM

The last time I saw wild turkeys (other than on TV) was when I went with my ex on one of his service trips up a switchback road to a communications tower site above one of the turnpike tunnels probably 45-50 years ago.

Gosh, I can hardly believe how much time has gone by. I've been messing around with computers since the 80's. It was a Sinclair, British made. The Commodore came after that, and then an Amiga. Although I seem stuck with Windows OS machines over the years, I still have a fondness for Unix/Linux based OS systems.

JaneS · March 04, 2025, 02:35:48 PM

Good Morning/Afternoon Everyfriend!

Now let me see If I can remember all the questions....
First, yes I did have butter and onions in a large pan when I browned the roast then I added the roast and enough water to almost cover it. I turned the heat to low and let it cook until the meat was well done. Then I removed it from the bone and put it in a container that I could put in the freezer. You don't have to freeze it but I knew I wasn't going to have time to make the soup for about a week.

Then, when I took it out of the freezer and put it in a large pan, added the extra broth and the rest of the veggies.

BARB, I do like your idea for putting up the recipe with background info for the family and friends! I'm going to work on that idea! I made a copy of your suggestions so I don't forget them. Thank you for the good thoughts!

Cooper spent the night with me! Frankie got some new medicine at the dr day before yesterday and she wasn't feeling up to par so she went home and tried to sleep it off and Cooper and I had a night together.

She'll be picking him up in about 45 minutes so I better go sit with him til she gets here. I wish you all a good rest of the day. Do whatever pleases you best!

patricia19 · March 04, 2025, 06:38:04 PM

Good afternoon, I just got home after shopping, and lunch with friends. I ended up buying a couple of hooded sweatshirts, and some silver earrings, after finishing bill paying and grocery shopping. Ruthie asked if that was all I was getting as they had some great sales, and Janis butted in with she does all her shopping online.

This happened a couple of times, so after that if I was asked a question, I automatically looked to the other to answer. After the third time of this, They both turned to me and I asked them to repeat the question. I guess you had to have been there, but we were all laughing and being silly.

JaneS · March 04, 2025, 08:01:53 PM

Well, I don't see any more questions about the recipe so I guess it's OK. I'm on my way to bed. If you asked me what I did all day, I'd just have to give you a blank look. I can't remember it all except the three walks Cooper and I took together. But I was busy all day! And now I'm tired and ready for the haystack!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a great day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way and don't forget to tell us how you did that! We're the nosy type! Good night! Sweet Dreams!

Amy · March 05, 2025, 06:15:48 AM

Good morning..

Temp is starting at 33° F with rain in the forcast. Yesterdays weather was a mixed bag of snow, then rain then snowflakes as big as saucers!

Work around home today lots of jobs are wanting to be done starting with vacuum sealing cooked hamburg for Jesse and beets for us.

I just might get some sewing done too!

Jane, thank you again for the recipe.no questions I just need to make and eat!

MG, it is nice to see all the animals coming out of the woods. I am looking forward to when the ice is off the lakes and the loons are back. Two of our crows are back, now if I could get them off their 6 am feeding!!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · March 05, 2025, 06:48:14 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! This will be a shorty because Cooper is waiting (impatiently) for his morning walk! As soon as it's light enough, we'll be off! And I'm afraid the rain will be starting at the same time. Time to dig out my poncho!

AMY, good luck with your hamburger and beets! I need to get to the Farmers Market and pick up a couple things....Beets, Cabbage, broccoli....if there's any out there! And maybe I'll get a couple ham chops! I like the one meat guy who comes there.

Cooper just told me he thinks it's light out there and I think he might be right! I wish you all a great day. Make it your own in every way! And let us know how you did that. We might like to try your way!

BarbStAubrey · March 05, 2025, 04:30:00 PM

Ash Wednesday - First day of Lent - not so much giving up something this year but reading from two books each morning and the one I heard of a few years ago and finally broke down -
The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life Written by a minster who had/has a weight problem and was about to hire 3 of the top health doctors to help his congregation and the writing of the book but instead they donated their efforts including Dr. Oz

One of his 'truths' that caught my eye is that off the alter priests, ministers, rabies etc. never talk about the body which he sees as God's gift - other aspects of living are given attention but not the body and keeping healthy. So far I'm getting the impression this is more than about diet and exercise - he does say that without supportive friends a health change won't last. Making or creating a group support is being given as much importance as food choices.

Interesting and then I thought immediately of this group where we do support each other regardless of the differences in how we live our lives. We almost celebrate our differences - I'm so happy to be in these discussions and hearing the way y'all live is uplifting from snow 'dancing' to soup making and everything in between.

JaneS · March 05, 2025, 08:22:30 PM

Hello Everyfriend! I started this message and then I lost so I hope this one works. When I'm finished here, I'm going to finish up a couple things and then head for the haystack. I won't have Cooper tomorrow. His "mommy" has the day off from work. But I do have an electrician coming by to see why my kitchen and entry way lights go out every time I close the door over the switch box! We shall see!

Barb, I loved what you said about supporting each other and keeping in touch. I love this place and if I don't get in I really feel the loss. I even include all of you in my daily prayers!

We had a very rainy day all day today and I sure hope the prediction for rain tomorrow is wrong! At least the prediction is only 45 percent and today it was 89 percent!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Make the day yours and do whatever pleases you best. I'll be back! You come back, too!

RAMMEL · March 05, 2025, 11:04:08 PM

Good rainy night anyone.

Amy · March 06, 2025, 06:30:38 AM

Good rainy morning..

Weather dog came in with a wet back. This may turn to snow later this evening..

Well some jobs did get done others.. and no sewing Maybe today.

Some baking also needs to be done.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · March 06, 2025, 07:02:33 AM

[/b]Good Morning AMY and anyone else who shows up today!

Well, they changed the forecast! The rain decided to go somewhere else and we are supposed to be getting a windy day. I don't know when the electrician is coming but I'm ready for him whenever he shows. I sure hope he figures out what's making my lights hide out!

I have a bunch of stuff to get done today including a casserole for supper today and some other days. That means I'm going to NEED the kitchen lights!

I wish you all a nice day! Make it your own in every way! And I sure hope making it your own means sharing a bit of it with us!

patricia19 · March 06, 2025, 01:51:06 PM

Another sleepless night and another late morning. I ended up texting everyone for meet and greets and woke up with Farrah and her dish, on my stomach, staring at me. Today will be a couch potato day, as any chores can wait.

Jane, I hope your electrician showed so you were able to get things done, and I hope you and Rick have some nice weather for a change.

We didn't get any of the forecasted afternoon or overnight snow, Amy, now they're promising Thursday night into Friday snow, perhaps an inch. I hope your snow soon melt away for you.

Here's to all who stop by or look in and hoping your day is a happy, safe one!

patricia19 · March 06, 2025, 02:09:27 PM

A local woman who was obviously driving impaired on one of our busiest highways, driving at high speeds and swerving around cars, failed to stop for state troopers.

The chase finally ended when the woman fell asleep or passed out at the wheel and the car came to a stop. She was arrested for failure to yield to a peace officer and driving under the influence. She was remanded to the Matsu Pretrial Facility with no bail.

Amazing...

BarbStAubrey · March 06, 2025, 03:05:16 PM

Patricia many people in a bad place in their lives - we are really lucky aren't we - for us life may at time be difficult but we seem to manage and go forward.

Colder than I expected yesterday and now again today - was supposed to go with my daughter-in-law to the framing store but just could not muster up the energy and my disposition is in the barn sweep - need to go double up on some vitamin B which when I'm out of sorts is usually the culprit - I could nap but I know that would be me sulking - hmm maybe a good sulk is the answer...

JaneS · March 06, 2025, 08:32:46 PM

Hello you all! Today was a busy day! The guy came and fixed my electric box and I have lights. He said that if they don't stay on to give him a call and he'll be right over. So far, so good!

I changed my plans for supper and made meat loaf, scalloped potatoes and frozen corn. Goooooood Supper! And it will be a good supper tomorrow, too!

I got a lot of cleaning up and putting away done and now I'm tired out and ready for the haystack. Cooper will be here a bit before 6 a.m. tomorrow so I need to get some sleep! I don't think I'll do much tomorrow. I deserve a day off and I plan to take it. Cooper's care will be the only thing necessary.

Now I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Do whatever suits your fancy and let us know what that is. We're curious (or do I mean "nosy"?) Whatever it is, come back and visit!

RAMMEL · March 06, 2025, 10:40:10 PM

Time to shut down for the night. Busy day so early bed.

Goodnight latecomers

so_P_bubble · March 07, 2025, 04:33:31 AM

Spring has unofficially arrived in Israel
The first flock of storks stopped at the Hula small lake (Agmon) for a night's rest. Approximately 600,000 storks will pass over the skies of Israel in the coming weeks!

https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/israel/northern-district/yesud-hama-ala/hula-valley-live-birds.html

JaneS · March 07, 2025, 08:28:15 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend!

BUBBLE, that sounds like a great thing to see! I don't think I've ever seen storks flying over. I'm just not in a place they pass over. I don't see how you could possibly miss them if they did fly over! Thanks for sharing that with us!

I think I'm taking the day off today. Yesterday was a busy one and Cooper is here today so I'll just be friends with him and read the paper and loaf! You all enjoy your day. Do whatever suits your fancy and share it with us! Happy Day Everyfriend!

RAMMEL · March 07, 2025, 10:20:43 AM

Bright sun early today, and it looks like it might stay. Even I may go out for a bit of a walk - if it's warm enough.

BarbStAubrey · March 07, 2025, 03:11:23 PM

Wind died down today - it blew hard and found any crack between doors it could blowing through the house so that I had the heat on higher than usual - today we're back to normal - not a bright sunny day but a bright day - does not look like rain cover

I'm so pleased with myself for figuring out and acting on an idea - I keep putting off the things that make life fun till I have 'everything' in its place and rooms complete - been over two years now however coming to the end - I do watch TV at night and have a channel I like with news commentators from 6: to 9: except the one that is now in the 7: spot I just do not like - talks too fast and seems to me to be full of himself plus he leads his guests to his point of view - well I hit on the perfect solution - been wanting to get back into playing the piano and so I've been lowering the sound so it cannot be heard since the piano is in the same room and I've pulled out my old piano practicing books using the hour to brush up - it is really working out - I have gone over the hour by 5 or 10 minutes but I'm OK with that - I forgot how doing something for a short time day after day actually improves your skill without attempting to be perfect on day one.

Found in my collection that I use on my desktop this bit of 'wisdom' - I needed to be reminded and hope y'all enjoy the words as well

patricia19 · March 07, 2025, 05:19:06 PM

Last summer, I had my last covid booster and a flu shot. Today I had tetanus, RSV, and a shingles shot so I can now say for the first time in years, I'm fully vaccinated which is huge for someone as needle phobic as me.

So, thanks to Amy and to Rick for the verbal pushes I needed.

RAMMEL · March 07, 2025, 06:36:23 PM

And don't forget the second shingles shot, when it's due. After a year and a half I still feel the results of shingles on my shoulder. I've pretty much learned to live with it, but it still hurts at times. I'm sure age doesn't help. So --- If you haven't had your shingles shot yet, don't wait.

patricia19 · March 07, 2025, 06:49:23 PM

Rick, no one said anything about a second shot.

I just looked it up and while no one said anything to me about a second dose, it is highly recommended between two and six months after the initial shot.

RAMMEL · March 07, 2025, 07:19:38 PM

Patricia, whoever gave you the shot should have told you about the second one. Your mentioned time frame for the second one is correct.

JaneS · March 07, 2025, 08:19:13 PM

I'm here to say "Good Night Everyfriend". Cooper spent the day and will be sleeping with me tonight! And I'm ready to hit the sack! We had 3 walks today and spent some time out in the yard and it was WINDY out there. The sun was out but so was the WIND! I really do think Spring is on the way!

Daughter Cathy's birthday is Monday and I just got an invitation to go to supper with her and her husband! That will be a nice time to spend with her!

BARB, I bet you're really enjoying the piano again! I sometimes go back to an old habit and I wonder why I ever stopped it! Keep on making music!

Now I'm going to finish up the chores, take Cooper out in the yard one more time and hit the hay! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a great day tomorrow. Don't forget to let us know how you spend your day!

BarbStAubrey · March 07, 2025, 11:55:05 PM

Yes Jane, playing even these simply tunes is fun - something about doing something yourself that you can see the results...

Goodness Patricia that is a lot of shots - evidently no adverse reaction to any of them - good for you...

Rammel I thought that you only needed shots for shingles if you did not have Chicken Pox as a kid - are you and Patricia young enough that there was already a vaccination for chicken Pox and you both avoided it as kids and so now you are at risk for Shingles?

Jane your Cathy's birthday is Monday and my Paul and Sally's wedding anniversary is Monday. Goodness how time flies I think they will be celebrating 40 years or at lest 39 I need to check but the years fly don't they.

patricia19 · March 08, 2025, 12:15:29 AM

Barb, I was one of three, and we all had measles, chicken pox, mumps, etc., along with a few broken bones here and there as we grew. My first school was kindergarten through eighth grade, with many military kids, as there were then and now, several bases nearby.

I remember after a large flood, we went by riverboat to the school where we passed through a doorway with a medic armed with an immunization gun on each side so we could get the vaccinations in both arms as we made our way through and back to the boat.

Amy · March 08, 2025, 07:07:57 AM

Good morning...

Cold ,wind has finally died down and no snow falling.

Work around home...that seems to be a never ending job!

Patricia, way to go!! Yes, shingle shot it a two shot deal but you can do it. As Rick can attest to they are painful so get protected!

Jane, Cathy's bd is on Mon and David's on Sat.

Barb, I went with a fella that could listen to a song on the radio, sit down at the piano and play it. He also played the saxophone.

Better get this day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · March 08, 2025, 09:48:28 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! It was nice to come in this morning and see so many of you had posted! I enjoyed reading everything. ''The weather here is still in the mid thirties but that's above freezing! And it's supposed to make it into the mid 40s later today!

AMY, you're right! "Work around the home" never seems to end but I'm happy to have the energy to stay here and not be stuck away in some old folks home! I do the work when I feel like it and I'll put up withe the clutter when I don't feel like it!

Also wondering how old David is? Were we doing the same thing at the same time? I'm thinking David is younger than Cathy because you're obviously younger than me!

BARB, Happy Anniversary to Paul and Sally! And, yes, time does fly but I still feel great that I'm around to help my kids, grandkids and greatgrandkids celebrate! And that I actually know what they're celebrating!

Now I'm going to go get some stuff done! It's time for some of it and past time for others! Now where should I start?

I wish you all a great day! Do whatever suits your fancy! And don't forget to let us know what that was!

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