Soda Shoppe October 1 , 2024

MarsGal · October 12, 2024, 05:16:25 AM

I woke up this morning to discover I got interrupted last evening before posting this and then forgot about it.

Another Sue story, some of which I mentioned before. This one about her neighbor. Her neighbor's dog chased and got sprayed by a skunk. I guess this was six to eight weeks ago now. She called in an animal control guy, and because she had seen skunks in Sue's yard, she requested that he place traps in her yard too. After about two weeks, the total catch was one possum, one cat, and three or four skunks. That is when she finally said okay, enough. Although Sue offered to help pay the bill, the neighbor declined. The cat and possum were let go.

So, Oscar update. The shot Oscar got helped to clear up his nose and shrink the swollen tissues. He is perkier now, eating lots better, and the perpetual snot machine is draining out the nose now instead of down the back of his throat which was causing him to spit up phlegm. The med I picked up at the vets this morning turns out not to be a prescription thing for his thyroid, but a pet version of SAMe. To top it off, if it works to improve his liver, I can get it on Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and other places. It is a supplement for liver and thyroid conditions. George used to use SAMe but I forget what for.

Amy · October 12, 2024, 07:44:42 AM

Good morning.

Little warmer 43° with no fog! High winds during the night but didn't lose power. Laundry today and some baking to do.

Rick, soon we will be able to watch Oak Island. One show I am enjoying is NUMBERS for the time being.

Jane, are you finding the leaves are staying on the trees longer this year?

Patricia, talking with the neighrour over the fence he said a bad word....and we may get it on Mon...SNOW!

Bubble, hope you are ok?

Better get at it.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

RAMMEL · October 12, 2024, 09:18:47 AM

Quote from: Amy on October 12, 2024, 07:44:42 AMRick, soon we will be able to watch Oak Island. One show I am enjoying is NUMBERS for the time being.

My son is the big fan of "Oak Island". I watch it but don't get upset if I miss a week. "Numbers" doesn't ring a bell here. Don't recall even seeing it listed. I'll have to check that.

Cool mornings lately, but still waiting for that frost. I hope it comes before my nose wears out.

patricia19 · October 12, 2024, 11:47:08 AM

Good morning, cloudy and 41 degrees at 7:33 this morning, we're going through a mini warm stage. The snow almost disappeared with yesterday's rain, but next week will bring small amounts of either rain or snow.

Meet and greets, morning routines are all finished, and I'm here with my first cup of coffee and only a small amount of, hopefully stopping soon, sniffles.

The only wildlife we'll see in the center of town are the ravens, a few small over wintering birds and the usual carousers. The moose, lynx and hares tend to stay in the suburbs, or at least more visible there.

JaneS · October 12, 2024, 03:54:46 PM

Good "whatever part of the day it is"! Christy just left to head bad home to Maryland. My cleaning ladies were here at 8:30 this morning and Christy and I sat out on the front forch and visited while they cleaned. And I now have a CLEAN house to live in.

I also don't have any company any more. Frankie has the weekend off and Christy just went home. Cathy is out of town for the weekend so she won't be stopping by. But she did come over yesterday and stayed for supper. We ordered pizza and Christy went and picked it up and Frankie joined us. It was a fun evening!

Now I wish you all a good rest of the day. Make it your own in every way! It's yours!

Amy · October 13, 2024, 07:35:58 AM

Good morning

Over cast with a temp of 37° at the moment. Looks like the sun may play peek a
boo all day.
A day of rest here.may get some sewing done. This weekend is Thanksgiving and the highways are busy!

Thought I would be smart and get into pj's early last evening, when I went to the window I noticed a hen in the backyard. Not wanting Jesse to hurt her I changed back into clothes and finally got her where she belonged.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MarsGal · October 13, 2024, 10:11:08 AM

Well, I just spent the morning watching Starship. What a spectacular morning out there, what a spectacular booster catch. Too bad Starship exploded again, but at least this time is was after it landed in the water. There was a live shot from the homing buoy of it coming in and then exploding.

It is almost lunch time, so I had better get started with my day.

JaneS · October 13, 2024, 12:39:47 PM

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, AMY!!!

Good Morning To Everyfriend who shows up today!

I've been up and attem for a while...did two loads of wash, took a long walk alone, went to church and now I'm having my lunch while more stuff washes. It's mostly "catch-up" stuff that got stripped when the cleaning lady came. I'm eating leftovers for lunch and I have stuff ready to make a casserole for supper.

I hope you all have a great day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow. Make it your own in every way. And tell us how you did that!

patricia19 · October 13, 2024, 12:51:46 PM

JaneS · October 13, 2024, 09:25:52 PM

Well, I'm ready for the haystack but I have to wait until the dishwasher goes into the dry cycle and I finish my eye drops for the day. I have one more eyedrop to do and I have to wait a half hour. I hope thats long enough for the DW to finish the wash cycle!

I had a busy day and I'm ready to conk out for the night. Cooper will be here at 5:45 or so and I have to be up and ready for him. That will get me an early start tomorrow and I should be able to finish my laundry. The casserole turned out very good for supper and I'll be looking forward to having it again tomorrow.

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow@ Come by and tell us what you're up to so we can either join you or be glad we don't have to join you! Good Night!

RAMMEL · October 13, 2024, 11:24:39 PM

Amy · October 14, 2024, 06:59:20 AM

Good morning..

Temp is 29° this morning..guess we should get used to that and colder!
Quiet day here, just the two of us so no turkey but a ham with pineapple on topand sides wih pumpkin pie and whipped cream for dessert.

Jane,bundle up tis chilly out there!! I just let the dishwasher wash and then I open the door a bit and let it steam dry. Saves on power.Thank you for the happy Thanksgiving.

Patricia, I see you popping in and out.

Rick, hope you slept well....whispering so I don't wake you up.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 14, 2024, 07:09:24 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend!

RICK, I see where you were when I posted! Happy snoozing!

AMY, your dinner sounds good and I'd take it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Uears. Valentine's Day or whatever!

Cooper is here and we're waiting for daylight. I do not go out and walk in the dark! He's pretty good about waiting but he ready to go when he sees me move. The sky is lightening up a bit now but sunrise is predicted for 7:15. I'm not in favor of that and I don't think Cooper is either.

Our temperature is at 51 right now and that's cold for here! I've broken out my winter coat and I dug up my winter sunshade hat that Christy gave me last year! The last of the laundry is in. It seems to have taken forever because of washing the stuff I took up when the cleaning ladies were here. I still have to stick the goodies back on the fridge and that's one of my "dos" for today!

I wish you all a good day, better than yesterday! Make it your own in every way! And PLEASE...share it with us! We miss you when you hide!

RAMMEL · October 14, 2024, 09:31:27 AM

Quote from: Amy on October 14, 2024, 06:59:20 AMRick, hope you slept well....whispering so I don't wake you up.

A good night indeed. It's dark this morning and I didn't wake up till a bit after 7:30. Must adjust for the winter darkness. I think my keyboard needs some food - new batteries. It seems to be skipping and adding double letters.

patricia19 · October 14, 2024, 11:57:36 AM

Good morning, nothing to report here. The glaze of snow quickly evaporated under Saturday's rain, but we're promised another coat overnight. My meet and greets and feeding Farrah are done as well as sitting down with my first cup of coffee. Nothing new to report, except my sniffles have grown potentially, and I now carry Kleenex everywhere.

Amy, I'm glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with Kyle. I've nothing planned for our holiday next month, none of the group seems energetic this year, all this rain has dampened any enthusiasm. By this time, we're wishing it would turn into snow.

Three of the guys have discovered online poker, playing a game together. I should mention they're playing with fake money, it's not real, so no one's getting any payouts, nor in hock.

The women are on social media or other ways to connect with their children or other family. I tried Facebook twice at different times and Instagram once, but never really got into it. The only online program I stay with is YouTube, watching old television comedy or game shows from the fifties.

It's remarkable what you can find, I've watched the 2024 Oscars, parts of the last Olympics, many older series such as Carol Burnett, and Cher, old talk shows and real estate around the world, including castles in France and Ireland and farms in England and Portugal as well as the US and Canada. I recommend it, with ad blockers, it's better than regular television.

JaneS · October 14, 2024, 09:02:00 PM

I'm ready to hit the haystack tonight! I've worn myself out today. Did some laundry, took Cooper for 2 walks, made some food on top of the stove, and went to the Amish grocery store with Cathy. I haven't gone on a grocery shopping trip for a long time but today was the day. I love the Amish store. The prices are right and they have just about everything. I'm all restocked!

When I got home I hard boiled some eggs and packed a few up for Frankie and made some pickled ones for me! And after Cooper left, I loafed!

Now I'm ready to drop everything for today and get ready to meet the morning! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow! Have a great night's sleep and a great day tomorrow!

RAMMEL · October 14, 2024, 10:39:34 PM

Goodnight all.

Denver · October 14, 2024, 11:17:31 PM

Happy to have found my way back.

I just wished you and Happy Thanksgiving AMY. THAT prompted me to go in search of this folder....

Sleep well EVERYFRIEND‼️

JaneS · October 15, 2024, 06:59:26 AM

Good Morning to one and all! DENVER, welcome back! It's good to see you! Come back again! We miss you when you're gone!

I've been up and attem...met Cooper at 5:45, fed him his breakfast and now we're waiting for daylight for our first walk. It's cold here and supposed to stay that way most of the day. It started out in the mid 30s and is only supposed to reach the low 50s in the middle of the day!

Cathy is picking me up later so we can go drop off our election ballots. I don't drive to go vote and she's going to be in Texas welcoming her new grandson into the world! I wish I could go with her!

Now much planned for today but that doesn't mean stuff won't holler to be done! I wonder what it will be! I wish you all a great day! Make it your own in every way! But don't forget to stop by! We need the company!

Amy · October 15, 2024, 07:00:09 AM

Good morning

Starting out at 36° with rain this afternoon. Laundry to fold up and put away ,meals are taken care of with leftovers. I need to vacuum seal and freeze some ham. Dispite getting the smallest smoked ham that could be found it is a monster size for just two. I see baked beans,ham and pea soup in the future.

Jane, our Mennonite store will soon be closing as it is outside under tents.

Jenny, thank you for the wishes.

Patricia,we had a quiet TG, just the two of us this year. We even got to take a catnap!

Rick, I saw one lonely robin picking at the Montain Ash berries, not many berries left for him so I hope he finds more.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MarsGal · October 15, 2024, 08:07:06 AM

I was just thinking of you yesterday, Denver. It is nice to see you back posting.

Just now, the sun is peeking through some high cloudiness. The temp is 40^o.

RAMMEL · October 15, 2024, 09:11:49 AM

We're starting the day off at a tad below 40°. The lowest it has been for this season. But still no frost.
I think all the wild life that will be going south for the winter have already left. The usual sparrows, doves, and squirrels remain. I think there's still a skunk visiting, cause I see those conical holes poked in my lawn - hunting for grubs.

phyllis · October 15, 2024, 09:16:37 AM

So nice to hear from you, Jenny. I tried to thank you for my birthday greetings on You Tube but not sure that I did it right so will say thanks here. So nice to be remembered on special days.

Hello to all here and make it a good day.

patricia19 · October 15, 2024, 12:57:56 PM

Good morning, 30 degrees, we had the snow returned, just a heavier glaze than the one, Saturday's rain washed away. It still hasn't covered completely, with rain still happening, so the big mountain storms forecasted never happened. Our lows this week will be in the teens.

I still have my cold, it's moved into my sinuses and I haven't done or felt like doing anything. It seems to be a common ailment right now, among my meet and greets as well as spreading through this building, so no one is really doing anything. My immunizations, glasses appointment and anything else have all been postponed.

Phyllis, I'm sorry to have missed your birthday, and I hope it was a happy one for you.

Jenny, nice to see you posting in our Soda Shop again, you sound good, and I hope your shoulders are doing well too.

MG, how are Shan and Oscar doing? Farrah has gotten more affectionate and while still not a lap cat, she does, other than her long afternoon nap, follow me everywhere. She's gotten used to sleeping each night between the pillow and wall, often heading there when I'm brushing my teeth.

Amy, A catnap sounds good. I'm still not sleeping well at night, but forcing myself to still get up at a regular time, so I don't end up with my days and nights switched, It sounds like you had a very nice Thanksgiving, nap and all.

patricia19 · October 15, 2024, 02:09:32 PM

...Arctic Front Ushering in Coldest Temps of the Season Late this Week and Weekend...

An arctic front will move across the Interior Wednesday, which will usher in blustery westerly winds and snow showers, with wind gusts across the higher terrain into the 35 mph range. High pressure will then settle over the region Friday morning through Sunday, which will result in low temperatures falling across the Interior to well below seasonal normals. This will represent the coldest temps of the season thus far, with lower elevation valley locations dropping into the single digits, with a 20 percent chance of below zero temps across the typical very cold valley locations by Saturday morning. Residents are advised to make proper cold weather preparations in advance.

For those curious, the climate normals this time of year are rapidly tumbling down. The daily average low for Fairbanks, for instance, drops from 20 degrees October 15th (Tuesday) down to 16 degrees on October 20th. By the end of the month, the average low will be 6 degrees. So far, the lowest temperature at Fairbanks International has been 22 degrees.

JaneS · October 15, 2024, 07:45:38 PM

Well, I'm getting ready to head for the haystack pretty soon. No Cooper tomorrow so my morning will be slower than usual. I'll have to take my walk all alone without Cooper telling me which way to go and which trees to circle and who to stop and chat with!

I have some plans for tomorrow but they could change. They usually do when I spend the day alone! I wish all a good night's rest and a happy tomorrow! Make the day your own in every way but don't forget to share it with us. It's lonely without our friends around!

Amy · October 16, 2024, 05:48:42 AM

Good morning.

We are off and running to the city ,Dr appointment then meeting friends.

Temp is 34° with the threat of rain.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

MarsGal · October 16, 2024, 06:54:11 AM

Oscar and Shan are doing well at the moment. Thanks for asking, Patricia. Oscar's cortisone shot, et.al. seem to have shrunk his nasal stuffiness and he is a bit more lively. Unfortunately, he has lost another pound and a quarter since the last check, six months back. He is eating, but is back to his picky ways as far as the wet food is concerned. It is a big waste. Too bad Shan can't have most of it. He is close to 20 lbs. I can barely pick him up. Fortunately, I don't have to do that often. He doesn't like being pick-up and held. What he does like is being brushed, being the center of attention, and eating. That darn fluffball turned into a mighty big cat. I am almost tempted to have a DNA done on him. His mom was a short-hair ginger, but he and his siblings all popped out blond with long hair.

Other than meeting Sue for lunch tomorrow, there isn't anything scheduled for the rest of the week.

Still no word from Jackie?

JaneS · October 16, 2024, 07:30:52 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm off today! I even got up later! No Cooper so I didn't set the alarm and I got up around 7 a.m. That's unusual lately even when I don't have company for the day.

MG, I'm glad to hear your "house friends" are doing better at this time. They can be a big comfort to us or a real problem. It's good to see them feeling better.

I'm going to finish my breakfast, maybe have a second cup of coffee, check out some stuff on the computer, get dressed, make the bed and then decide how the day goes from there. I wish you all a good one! Do what pleases you best or what's most necessary!

AMY, good luck on your trip! I sure hope all's well!

patricia19 · October 16, 2024, 01:05:11 PM

Good morning everyone, I hope your day is going well.

MG, Farrah is a picky eater like Oscar. What I do is keep bowls of dry food and fresh water, out, although her taste in dry is also susceptible to change. She also gets approximately two tablespoons of wet food two or three times daily. Her taste in wet food is also subject to change. Currently, it is fish only. Before that, it was chicken only.

She has no belief in my comprehension, letting me know she's hungry by going from me to her food dish repeatedly until my slow human brain catches on.

Edit: I decided to weigh her, and she is a very solid twelve pounds. She was twelve in September and while the gray remains, her brown coloring has turned white, and she no longer makes the high jumps.

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