Good mid-morning, 17 degrees here and cloudy. This time of year, we prefer clouds as they hold some of the heat in! I'm late today. I spent some time on extra chores and took a long bubble soak. After that, I was ready to leave and return to bed, but I knew better, so here I am.

We're back to partial meet and greets. The guys backed out, but some women missed those daily check-ins. This morning, I set up six cups of stew vegetables and eight cups of mixed beans, celery, and carrots for soup mixes, with everything now in the freezer. That's all my prep for today.

Amy, oddly enough, one of my first hmmm...what if moments was with applesauce. We always made our own, and both parents would think you were dumb to spend money on something you could make faster, better, and cheaper. Anyway, I added dark green dye. I don't remember why; I was twelve a while back. I was surprised no one wanted any!

Hi Jenny! It sounds like you're just as busy and on the go as Jane and Amy!

I lonst my on-line access this morning and I don't know if this will post or not so I'm just going to try it out!  Good Luck to ME!

Looks like we are more or less on the same wavy length, Jenny. My dental and mammography appointments are later this week. Oscar goes in for his annual on Tuesday.

Gottcha, JaneS.

YAY!!!  it worked!!! 

I came home from church and I wanted to listen to my Grandson-in-law present the sermon at his church in Houston, TX and I couldn't get on line.  I left and did some kitchen stuff, had my lunch and took the Cooper-Snoop for a walk and thought it might sneak back in but it didn't.  I've been all over the net tying and I did "something" that brought it back.  I haven't a clue what I did.

I have the last of the tomatoes cooking and will turn them into sauce when they're ready.  I'm also going to turn some leftover mashed potatoes into potato pancakes to go with the chicken that Christy took out of the freezer for our supper!

JENNNY, you gave us some good health news and some "wait and see" health news.  I agree with you that drs. take up a lot of our time the older we get.  I'm just thankful that I can keep going, even if I do have to hit the haystack earlier these days!

I have to get back in the groove and get some things done!  Have a great day, Everyfriend!

Just in case anyone else peeks in, I'm off to the haystack.  I have more company tonight and I'm sleepy and ready to close my eyes.  Frankie spent the evening with us and she's also spending the night!  Make it a good one!  And make it a good tomorrow!

Good morning...

The neighbours are home making Callie very happy!

We are off to the city this morning Kyle has some things he wants to do and I am meeting up with friends to exchage fabric . Lots of little stops to make and then home.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

    

I'm beat right down to my toenails and up to the top of my head again.  Christy has taken it upon herself to attack the contents of my shed!  She has things in there that she brought from her son's house in Canada when he was getting ready to move to Mexico.  She didn't have room to take them home with her so they went in my shed.  When Frankie moved her leftovers when in my shed! When Christy moved to Maryland her leftovers when in my shed!  And it's amazing the things of mine that have been in there since I moved here.  She's getting boxes ready to take with her...boxes to take to recycling...boxes to take to the second-hand place and boxes to go to the dump.  And there are even a couple of things of mine that she's going to clean up and put back in the shed. 

And I had a hearing appointment today. We stopped at a couple stores in town and I came upon a really neat Christmas present for a dear friend.  Then we stopped at my son's store and had a nice visit between customers.

When we got home, I started supper and Christy continued to clean up outside!  I'm done in!!  Heading for the haystack as soon as possible!  Have a good night and a nice tomorrow!

Good morning..

Raining out and may be that way most of today and tomorrow.  We accomplished
 most of what we set out to do yesterday. Met with friends and she laughed as her husband grabbed not one but two boxes,one was a huge tote full of fabric. He saw the look on my face and asked her did you not tell her she was getting two. Of course she laugh more and said nope. Along with this we recieved a calendar  for 2024 of photos of birds she took!!

I emptied the rain barrels, of course one was filled to the brim but it finally took a tumble. little things were put away for winter that had been set out,solar lights flower pots and now just wait for the white stuff.I still have celery in the garden grown from the bottoms of store bought celery to pull.

October is flying by, or am I getting slower at getting things done??

Jane, we all need a Christy to tackle those jobs that we think twice about doing.

Jenny, seems the babies grow up way too fast. One could hug cuddle and kiss them and then in the next moment no they don't want that!

Better get ready to meet the day Kyle would like to get his hair cut if the Dad is working today.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good morning...

No hair cut yesterday so maybe today hubby will get one.
Neighbour is picking up our snowblower it is all set to go....too bad the operator isn't as enthusiastic  about the dance.

Odd jobs that need dealing with today and then hit the sewing room.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good morning; we've dropped several degree points to a chilly 16 this morning. There's not much going on here other than the daily chores and habits and our meet and greets.

We did get two inches of snow, which covered all that ice out there. And the birch and tamarack out my window and across the street are still full of autumn leaves.

Winter's thinner air has made me aware of the local train schedule as it has two crossings within three blocks from me, and celestial rising and setting activities have moved further east.

Jane must be busy with Christy and family, and Amy, I don't remember you slowing down.

A Quick Hello to Everyfriend!  We have been so busy I haven't even had time to think and I end up my days so tired I can't even remember my own name!  But boy are we ever getting a lot done around here!  Christy is a real "go-getter"!  She's also a "Do-it-now" person and boy are we every doing it NOW!

I'm going to be heading for the haystack early again tonight!  It beats falling asleep in front of the TV.  I hope you are all having good days and peaceful nights!  I'll be getting back in the groove one of these days!  I miss you all!

Good morning..

Temps in the 50's kissing on the 60's today with a biit of rain thrown in. Vehicle goes in for winter tires to be put on this morning. Work around home today after that, will put a roast in the oven with vegetables around it  and will pit the fixings of a ham and pea soup to cook in the IP. That covers the meals  and I can sew when time permits.

Jane sounds like you two are busy bees!! Take time to rest and enjoy each others company.
Patricia, please keep the snow your way..just because Mr SB is now home that doesn't mean the dance should start.

Enjoy your day and stay say

Good Morning to AMY and whoever else peeks in!  Christy is leaving right after lunch today!  I'm sure as heck going to miss her!  But we sure did get a lot done while she was here.  We have one more thing to do....she's taking a shower right now and then we're heading to the grocery store.  I'm stocking up on stuff that's running low and I'm getting the stuff to make my Christmas fruit cake.  I usually do that sometime at the beginning of November so it has plenty of time to age! 

My shed is standing about 1 foot and a half off the ground from all the stuff that we took out and either tossed, recycled or moved to a better place!

I guess I better get myself ready so when she says "Let's go" we can head right out the door!  Have a great day, Everyfriend!  Make it your own in every way!

Good late morning; I woke up at five, had my meet and greets, and succumbed to the warm nest I'd barely risen from. I didn't reawaken until 10:30. I put away yesterday's dishes and gave Farrah a few treats while making my first pot of coffee. And here I am.

Amy, I blame the Yukon Territory, as they've been sending us theirs. Still, two inches over that ice is better than more ridged ice to try to navigate. It's better than the unusual amount dumped on us in 2021. That record amount brought Anchorage snow plows and dump trucks on a 400-mile trek over mountain passes, shoveling as they came.

This is more like our usual winter amounts, and no snow is forecast. Our low tonight will be eight, and humidity will be very low if nonexistent, meaning no snow. We won't see any new snow until late November, and then less than an inch. The last part of November will see the minuses come into play, furthering the lack of snow as the cold brings in drier air.

Jane, while you will miss Christy, I'm sure you're taking pride in what the two of you've accomplished, and that shed is feeling lots lighter.

Well, Christy made it safely home to Maryland and I'm ready to hit the haystack!

I continued packing stuff in the crates that Christy emptied and I'm soon going to have all my Christmas stuff in one large plastic crate with a lid and it can come in near Christmas and then go out after Christmas.  After that, I don't know what's next.  I did start accumulating the things I need to make my fruit cake this year.

Tomorrow dinner will be fish and baked sweet taters and a veggie!  I haven't picked a veggie yet but I will!  I had leftovers for my supper.

Also, I have a new thing to do to my eyes.  I had to get a pad that gets heated in the microwave for 20 seconds and then goes over my eyes for no more than 5 minutes.  But I have to do this 4 times a day!  I sure hope I don't fall asleep before the 5 minutes are up!  It's a distinct possibility.

PATRICIA, you can keep the snow and ice in Alaska!  I'm not ready for that yet.  I am ready for the kids in their Halloween costumes!  I sure hope they remember me and come here!

Today our temps got all the way up to the mid-70s!  When Cooper and I took our last walk, I didn't even wear a jacket and I was getting hot when we got home!

I wish you all a peaceful night and a good tomorrow!  Make it your own in every way!

Good Morning to ME and anyone else who shows face in here.  We're getting fewer and fewer!

Good morning...

Another rainy day in the making here ,at least we don't have to shovel or dance in it.
I need a quilt backing and after scouring different quilting /fabric sites that have run out of stock I finally did find one.  I am really taking my life in my hands heading to this quilt shop, the town has way too many tempation in it.....quilt shop, bakery, and yes a chocolate shop!!! We haven't been that way in a long while, can we resist all the temptations??? 

Jane, glad Christy made it back home safe and sound

Patricia, way north of us they did get a wee smattering of snow but it didn't stay.

Rick, any cookies left or does the plate have to be replenished?

Bubble, you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good night AMY and PATRICIA....and anyone else who chooses to peek in!

good moening everyeno. well it has been a while seice I have been in here. there has been a lot going on in Our  lives not so good, but we finley got tings Under controle.not tHe best but liveable. I prefure not to go in to dtenails. but our grand deauhgter and her Husband bougHt these two sid by side dbUplexes, and let us move in one rent free
so we are not homeless. I just say any deal you may einter Into over 5$$. see a good lawler and get it regesatrd en couirt. some times a life time frind turns out to not be a good freind at all. but thank God that there are some good people still left in thtis old wourld.Have a good day and a better tomorow.

Lloyd

Lloyd it is so good to see you in here!!

Good morning...

Yesterday was a fun but tiring day..Kyle did get his old Sharppe cheese ,chocolates and I got fabric .Nice to see friends again and they also have their dog that greets everyone in the store.

Working around home and maybe sewing will see how the day goes. Now I am anxious  to start on the quilt I bought the backing for.

Lloyd,hope you find your way back in here.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning or whatever it is where you are or even where I am for that matter!

LLOYD, how nice to see you in here!  We've missed you!  Come back when you want to!

AMY, good for you...a nice trip to the stores of your choices!  We do have to do that.

Cathy was here and after looking at pictures from the shed and sharing some with her family she was getting ready to head out for WM and I opened the fridge to total darkness.  Both lights were burned out and what's really odd, strange and different about that....  Last night, I was looking for something in the fridge and it crossed my mind that the lights haven't been changed in years!  Do you think the lights in my fridge can read minds?  If they can, they must have decided it was time to "go off"!

I have to get back to work!  I wish everyfriend a good day!  Make it your own in every way!

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Good midmorning at 10:06 and a chill five degrees outside. We won't have snow for days as snowing needs humidity, and presently, within a dry cold, there is none of that here. Luckily, there's cloud cover to hold any heat in.

I've had my coffee, meet and greets, fed Farrah, and chatted with a friend when I took the garbage out and checked the mail. So, now I'm back online. Yesterday, I spent an hour or two browsing different PSP sites and downloaded a few new tubes and backgrounds to play with.

I also found that a payment dispute of over a month had been resolved in my favor, and the disputed amount was refunded, which is also lovely. It involved a change of emails, and the company instead decided to open a separate new account and bill me twice.

I'm so glad to see Lloyd, MaryPage, and Junee posting today. It's nice to see you again!

Jane, I never notice changes around here, as there are very few of them. Somehow, the bills get paid, the food gets made, and cleaning is neverending, but life goes on, sometimes too much on and on!

Amy, lucky you with all your favorite shops and meeting friends and enjoying visiting.

I do most of my visiting on the phone and an occasional outing, nothing like it was three years ago. Covid and climate changed so much of what we took for granted.

Bubble, evil never prevails, but it causes so much pain and misery before it's destroyed.

Snow on the ground and freezing temperatures outside so it is time for me to slow down and get caught up here in the Soda Shoppe‼️

So good to read all the posts and to catch up with what all you are doing🥰

This was another super busy week.  We are clicking off a lot of medical needs and that is good.  I will be having my neck surgery as soon as it can be scheduled.  Doc said two to three weeks....scheduler sad 4 to 5.  Nothing I can do but cool my heels 🤣🤣 I am not looking forward to it, of course, but it is getting more uncomfortable by the day😩

Bob did see the new cardiologist yesterday and we REALLY liked him.  He spent so much time explaining exactly what A-fib is as well as many details pro and con and we felt very good about our decision when we left his office.  Because I hope to have surgery before the end of the year, Bob will continue on his current meds that were changed at the last cardio visit and so far he has not been in A-fib since.

As I mentioned before, we have started with a new dental office and so far have been so happy.  They are very thorough and extremely respectful and caring.  As many of you know it is not only the pain of doing dental work but the cost is frightening‼️  We do have some insurance but it is not the
best and the front office lady was so kind regarding costs etc. and has offered to see if she can find a different one for us to switch to next year. We go back next week for further treatments. 

JANE, your Christy is quite the gal.  Boy we could sure use someone like her to get us moving instantly.....she really took the bull by the horn on your shed‼️‼️‼️. At the same time, it is totally understandable that you were tired right down to your Sox‼️‼️🤣🤣. How strange about the lights in your fridge🤷

PATRICIA, good to read that your payment dispute is settled and IN YOUR FAVOR‼️‼️

WOW AMY, sounds like you really scored by getting TWO boxes of fabric‼️‼️. I had to chuckle at you questioning the temptations of going to the quilt, bakery, chocolate shoppes.....yes, they are ALL certainly BIG  temptations and you did not even mention the cheese shoppe‼️‼️‼️ We are getting more and more convinced we DO need to allow ourselves these little luxuries.....you have worked hard and now deserve to treat yourselves to things you enjoy🥰🥰 We are so frugal we talk ourselves out of little treats and as Bob reminds me.....our children WANT us to enjoy our life and do not want any money left over for them....the flip side is our fear that our monies might not last😩😩😩

On that note I need to go start some dinner.  I am taking a weekly shot for my diabetes....Ozempic and it makes me so nauseated I can hardly think of food.  I am on a sample from my doctor right now.  So far I have not seen much change in my blood sugar level's and even worse no sizable touted weight loss.  With as little as I am able to eat I should be dropping weight with out the drug.  My cost will be in excess of $600 a month....'I do not think I am dumb enough to take this on with the two major things about it being so negative 😩

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family and friends BUBBLE.🙏

I just stopped by to say good night so....Good Night Everyfriend.  Nice to see all of you popping in! 

JENNY, you are so right about Christy!  She is a DOER big time!  She got so much done while she was here and I don't feel like I did my share but she says I did.  And Cathy is back home and she took a look and couldn't believe how much space there is in the shed!

I also hope all goes well with the Drs. for you and your guy!  When we need them we really appreciate the good ones.  You're lucky to have found them!

I'm off to the haystack now.  Cooper is spending the night with me because Frankie went out on the town and is spending the night with her friend!  He's already in bed and I know I'll have to movee him to get my space!  Have a good night and a good tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way!

Good morning.

Don't think we are to get rain but high winds are predicted. The high winds yesterday dried the laundry fast!!

A day of rest here and hope to put the last rows on the quilt ,then clean/tidy up the sewing area and start another one.

Jenny,good to see both you and Bob have great Drs. We are also lucky to have one here as some people have gone years without one! More Drs are retiring next year and not enough coming back into the work force. The two boxes of fabric was like opening up Chrismas gifts! THe lady is not making a lot of quilts anymore and gave me most of her stash! Big pieces ,little pieces that will all go into quilts!

Jane, did you get much room in the bed? I can just picture you and Coop each trying to get the most comfortable spot!

Patricia, that white stuff that makes one dance is said to come on Monday. Weather people are not always right so maybe it will go elsewhere. Nice that you won over the dispute. Since covid a lot has now changed and businesses have closed, others still struggling to keep their head above water.

Better get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Message from Callie!

Hi, everyone.  I'm reading but have sprained my wrist on my right hand (dominant hand) and am wearing a soft brace until it heals, It's challenging to try and brush teeth or eat as a "leftie" ! Managed to type this but can't do replies.  Will be back when I can.

Could someone please put this in the soda shoppe?
 

    Finally finished the quilt and now can move on to another one. Feels that cold that snow can be in the  air tonight!

Ok Jane and Patricia, where are you ladies???

Thank you for letting  us know about Callie Marilyn. Callie I am a lefty , lots of fun in a right handed world

Time to take the pup out for a Frisbee play, I just wish I had his energy.