Soda Shoppe November 1 , 2024

Amy · November 07, 2024, 05:59:11 AM

Good morning..

Busy day ahead, company coming.

Yesterday was also busy maybe Fri we can relax some???

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · November 07, 2024, 08:09:49 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm off and running this morning. The Crock pot is on and Cooper has eaten and had a loooooong walk! Now I'm hitting the chores! Have a good day. Our temp is going to make it to the mid 60s today!

RAMMEL · November 07, 2024, 08:44:50 AM

Good morning all.
Amy - Next week "Oak Island" restarts.

phyllis · November 07, 2024, 04:38:38 PM

I'm still alive but have had a couple of not so good days so I haven't written anything but did read what you all said. My brain worked well enough to find someone to clean roof and gutters next week so I can still function some. David made spaghetti last night. He still doesn't like to cook but does enough to keep us alive.

Take care, All.

JaneS · November 07, 2024, 08:23:34 PM

Time to say Good Night Everyfriend! It was a beautiful day outside and I let Cooper take me for 3 walks today but I made sure I had plendy of kleenex in my pockets.My nose has decided to make a nuisance of itself and thank goodness, I don't feel this colad in any other part of my boday. But I don't want to be far from the kleenex box. It doesn't give me any warning!

I put dinner in the crock pot today and it turned out pretty good. I started with a hunk of venison and then added some canned tomatoes, canned carrots, canned green beans and some spices and onions and I had the best soup for supper that I've had in a long time! And there's more for tomorrow!

Now I'm ready for the haystack! At least my stuffy nose isn't keeping me awake! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow. Come back and say "hello" to us. We miss you when you don't!

JaneS · November 08, 2024, 06:23:26 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend!

Amy · November 08, 2024, 06:34:25 AM

Good morning..
So much for wishing for NOT a busy day.....maybe tomorrow??

Rick, thank you. I am looking forward to watching it again this year.

Better get the day started.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MarsGal · November 08, 2024, 06:51:38 AM

Phyllis, sorry to hear that your are "under the weather". I am hoping you feel much better soon.

Weather today: It is 44^oF right now, to not go above 70^o today. Fire hazard warnings are out now. The forecast still predicts some rain Sunday afternoon and night.

The Blue Mountain fire at Palmerton update: The firefighters have brought in the large equipment and have been clearing and doing controlled burns (what I used to know as back-fires) to stop the main fire in its tracks. The news is reporting that the fire is now more than 50% contained. Small potatoes compared to the devastation in CA.

I've seen no news concerning the other fire on or near the Appalachian Trail in Franklin County. The trail as a whole has suffered a great deal of damage this year what with the Hurricane Helene damage and wildfires in several other places. I heard yesterday that NJ is fighting two wildfires, but I didn't check where.

The sun is coming up, I've had my wake-up cup of tea, and now it is time for breakfast.

RAMMEL · November 08, 2024, 09:47:34 AM

At least one of those fires in NJ might be one I have seen comments on, on the Palisades, opposite upper NYC. Visible from the East side of the Hudson River. The smell and smoke going Eastward. We have a "Red Flag" warning, and I'm sure we'll be hearing of fires on this side of the river, but more North of here.

MarsGal · November 08, 2024, 12:06:13 PM

This has to be one of if not the most dry/drought weather I have ever seen in these United States. Even the Hawaiian Islands are showing dry weather. I sure hope this doesn't develop into an ongoing trend. https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

patricia19 · November 08, 2024, 12:59:45 PM

RAMMEL · November 08, 2024, 01:10:58 PM

JaneS · November 08, 2024, 09:34:22 PM

Good night Everyfriend! I've had a busy day today and I'm tired right down to my toenails! I'm heading for the haystack. And I might not be in until later in the day tomorrow because I have to be u and attem and ready to meet my cleaning lady at 8:30 tomorrow morning! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a lovely day tomorrow. Make it your own in every way! And be sure to share it with us! Nighty night!

RAMMEL · November 08, 2024, 11:02:24 PM

Goodnight anyone/everyone

Amy · November 09, 2024, 06:58:30 AM

Good morning.

Starting out at 23° and it is to be sunny!Lots to do again . Laundry, last cutting and I do mean last cutting of grass. Get the mowers ready for winter and bring the snowblower over to the garage from the shed.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · November 09, 2024, 08:49:50 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm hiding out in the office while the cleaning ladies work on my house. Soooo.....

I wish you all a good day! It's supposed to be a sunny but cold one here. I took a walk early this morning and it was COLD! I do think winter is on the way. What do you all think?

Denver · November 09, 2024, 11:13:04 AM

Good morning from Colorado where I feel like I am living in an igloo🥶

We have been shut in since Tuesday.....only activity out doors is Bob taking our two granddogs out for potty times and then trying to get the snow off of them when they come back in. Currently it appears we have around 18 to 20" on the ground‼️

We were to have quite a bit of driving to do but school was canceled Thursday and Friday and most of our granddaughters activities were cancelled as well. Thankfully.

We, as I mentioned before, had planned to leave on the 6th for Arizona. How did we manage to pick a date in the future that would end up being a huge storm in CO and New Mexico where we would be driving through‼️‼️ Currently we hope to leave next Tuesday the12th.

Two of our sons were here for a short time on Wednesday....any time my kiddos are here this mama is one happy lady‼️ Our oldest is here from Boston. He is in Vail at their mountain home. Dr. Dave had to head out to Florida for meetings. We hope he can return as planned this afternoon.

I enjoyed reading the comments about clipping nails on our pets. Surprisingly, our Smokey cat will just lay on Bob's chest and let him clip his nails. He can be a biter at times but never has during this process. We are shocked.....of course Smokey knows he gets treats afterwards and he really enjoys that.

I wish you all a good Saturday. I have a big washing to get going on.....so I best get with it.

patricia19 · November 09, 2024, 02:15:12 PM

Ever have one of those days when you go out in public and the public is there?

Amy · November 10, 2024, 06:33:59 AM

Good morning

Starting out at 25° and possible rain day. Laundry dried on the line yesterday and I did get the grass cut. Lawnmower was a bit reluctant to go but after a few tried it hummed along.

Today is a welcomed day of rest. May go play in the sewing room.

Patricia, that is why I go early to shop....less public .

Jenny, please don't share. As beautiful as snow can be I don't mind waiting till the end of March for it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

MarsGal · November 10, 2024, 08:30:53 AM

Morning everyone. It is partly cloudy here. Weather forecast still says rain, a wee bit around 9am and then from 6pm to 4am. That is a good thing right now. Wildfires and brush fires have been popping up all over the place in Eastern PA, in New Jersey and even NYC and surrounds. The firefighters sure can use the help.

I saw the fluffy yellow Shan alike out by the woodline this morning. It and the black don't wonder here much anymore, and it appears, no longer together. I saw one black and white early last week, but haven't seen it since. Still no sight of deer, and I have not looked to see if the groundhog is still foraging at the bottom of the field. Most of the birds have gone, and the leaves on the trees have all of a sudden dropped while I wasn't looking.

Shan waited until I ordered more scratch pads (coming today) before deciding to break the cord on the "fish-pole" toy he likes. I think I can fix it, though. So I can probably put off buying a new one.

Today includes a load of laundry and getting the trash gathered to take to the bin. Tomorrow I need to remember to make December appointments for Shan's annual checkup and shots, and for my car's annual inspection.

patricia19 · November 10, 2024, 12:43:01 PM

Good morning, minus 2 and clear, which means the temperatures will be dropping again through the next week.

Nothing new here, other than Farrah also needs to go in next month for her annual checkup and immunizations. Meet and greets and coffee are done, Farrah's off on another nap, and I've also got laundry and a few other items wanting attention today. Also, no Thanksgiving plans this year, everyone seems to be staying close to home this year. Last year with the nine of us was fun, but I don't know if we'll be able to have that many together any time soon.

MG, the only animals I see where I live, in the original part of the city, are ravens and one or two over wintering pigeons. No feral cats as they wouldn't live long with the hawks, eagles, fox and lynx about. A river otter was in the news yesterday, sliding down a river bank onto the ice and going back to repeat for some time yesterday. That's only a block from here, and I used to see them playing when I lived out by the university, but I no longer walk everywhere as I'd done in the past.�

JaneS · November 10, 2024, 04:58:32 PM

Good Morning! Good Afternoon! Good Evening! and Good Night! Whatever it is! I've had a very frustrating day today! I spent a big part of it looking for things that I put "out of the way" when the cleaning lady was coming and then wondering if my son was going to come by and try raking leaves in the rain. He didn't and I really didn't expect him to!

Now I'm really worn out, tired, sleepy and ready to relax. This was a LOOONG, TIRING day for and "old" lady! I hope tomorrow is a better one! Bless you all!!!

Amy · November 11, 2024, 07:00:15 AM

Good morning..

Liquid sunshine this morning with a temp of 48°. A day of Rememberance here for those that served.

Will package the slow cooked ribs from yesterday to freeze for later. I like it when the meat just falls off the bones.

Work around home today, maybe I can finish sewing the binding on one quilt?? Most of it is done other than the part of joining the two ends. Then I can sit and hand sew the rest on the back.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

patricia19 · November 11, 2024, 12:25:31 PM

Good morning everyone.

JaneS · November 11, 2024, 08:04:15 PM

I'm ready for the haystack! Today was "one of THOSE days"! If it was going to happen, it happened.

first, we've been tracking mice for a couple of days. Cathy came and plugged all the holes around the incoming pipes and we set traps all over the house. The first two were found in the waste basket in my office by the cleaning ladies. After that, Cathy and I discovered (I think) 8 more under the kitchen sink. There have not been any since suppertime last night so I think maybe we got them all.

Then, while we were rooting under the sink, we found that one of the pipes was leaking and I called my favorite allpurpose house fixer guy and he came over and found a back pipe connection under the sink. He fixed it and that was that!. He cleaned out and dried the pan I had under it, put it back and told me to watch it. If it started collecting water, call him. I think it's OK.

Theres under the sink stuff all over my kitchen that I'm not putting back until I'm sure the leak is gone and I'm once again, beat right down to my toenails! Just going to a dr appt makes me tired these days but all this other stuff really took over.

Now I'm heading for the haystack and praying that tomorrow is a better day. Oh yes, I forgot, I had 4 loads of wash going during all this! Good night, my friends!

RAMMEL · November 11, 2024, 08:10:53 PM

When it starts to get cool all those little critters try to come inside. Even a 1/4" gap under a door or garage door, is enough room for access. In recent years I have had crickets get in at the back door.

Denver · November 11, 2024, 10:34:12 PM

Thankfully a couple of days of sunshine have brought me back to life‼️

The snow is melting well. We continue to pack things up in preparation for our departure for Arizona. The roads appear the drive will be easy with no chance of snow🤞🤞

We drove 75 miles north to visit my brother and sil. He loaned me a small concentrator for me to use if needed in Prescott. The altitude there is the same as it is here at our home south of Denver. I thought I could get by without the oxygen but at times my numbers still drop down into the mid 80's😩 Better safe than sorry. We took them to lunch and enjoyed a nice visit. The drive home was long due to traffic going through Denver.

Tomorrow we will pack the car and hope we can get all of the stuff we are taking in‼️‼️

Thank you for your service if there are any veterans here🇺🇸

Sleep well.

Amy · November 12, 2024, 05:52:24 AM

MarsGal · November 12, 2024, 07:03:12 AM

Gosh, Jane, that sounds like a regular invasion.

I think I just missed wishing Jenny a good trip to Arizona.

Sun is just getting ready to peek up over the horizon. Temp is 47^o and only going into the low 50s today.

The fires on the East Coast are being just as stubborn to get rid of as in CA. The Prospect Park fire in Brooklyn NY is out. A Sterling Forest fire claimed the life of an 18 year old forest service employee died when a tree fell on him as he was fighting the fire there. There are still at least two fires still going in NJ. I haven't heard a peep lately about the wildfire up by the Lehigh River, but I assume the firebreaks and back-burns should have it just about out. The newest one I know about, is the one very near Reading, PA which is still not under control. As of yesterday, they have been making preparations to evacuate people. If any of you have been through Reading and seen the landmark Pagoda, the fire is across the narrow valley from that. Most of the video footage I have seen so far was shot looking across the narrow valley from there. What little rain we had in Mid-Atlantic slowed down the fires but has not stopped them. For those interested in such things, I found this government website with map that tracks wildfires and smoke distribution. The chart below gives info on reported wildfires between Sept 4 and Nov 8. https://data.usatoday.com/fires/?page=4&anchor=#firetable

RAMMEL · November 12, 2024, 09:20:08 AM

MarsGal - Thanks for that Link.

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