hellow good morning everyone, well Nancy is home. she had four days in the nhospiial. I ddo not reamber If I posted about it or not. but she tripped over the thrushold and fell face down. broke her nose in three places. and she bled like a stuck hog. they put her on a IV, two or three baggs worth. we may have to call her spot for a while. she is very black under both eyes. the spots are getting larger but lighter in coler.

Lloyd

Lloyd ,good to hear from you. Poor Nancy must be sore!!
 Treat her with gentle hands.  Give her a hug from me please!

Good late morning, 32 and sunny at 10:25 a.m. I was busy with domestic chores; thanks, Callie, for that term; you're quite the wordsmith!


Nice to hear from you again, Lloyd; Nancy has got to be very sore. I hope you're letting her have lots of rest and special care.

 

Oh my goodness!  Poor NANCY!  I hope she gets lots of rest and tender loving care!  And I hope she starts to feel better VERY SOON! 

I've been washing everything in sight trying to fight the skunk smell and I think I've done it on everything except Cooper.  He had one of those chemical baths but Frankie was afraide to put it on his head and around his eyes!  So he still has a slight scent.  I can't smell it but Frankie can. 

I'm going to keep NANCY in my prayers so she'll soon feel better, I hope!

The rest of you, TAKE CARE OF YOU!

Prayers for Nancy's speedy recovery

Good night Everyfriend!  I'm heading for the haystack very soon!  I've been super busy all day today and I'm tired and ready for some sleep.  Cooper will be here at 6:45 tomorrow morning and he'll be rarin' to go!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  Make it your own in every way!

Good morning..

I can hear a crow calling but I think Larry, Curly and Moe (crows) have moved on. I could count on them coming twice a day for the bird buffet but haven't seen them in a couple of days.

Today the neighbour is taking our lawnmower in for a tune up and get it ready for next year. I am going to be making baked beans and canning them...that should do my day in and likely me too! A couple of batches cooked in the IP then canned should do us most of the winter.

Jane, have fun with Cooper doggie.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.
 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Cooper arrived on time, had his breakfast and then took me for a walk.  We had nose-to-nose greetings with 3 friend doggies and a visitor this morning.  He has to say "hello" to anything in fur or on two feet as we proceed!

I have tomatoes on the stove cooking down to make sauce to can.  Don't know if it will get canned today because Cathy is making a trip to the Amish Grocer today and I'm going with her.  I don't need a lot of stuff but I love going there!  Trying to think of something to throw in the crock pot to have for supper.  Any ideas?

Gotta get moving!  Enjoy your day, Everyfriend!  It's all yours!

Good morning, 27, and clear outside at 7:41 a.m. Clear skies are not ideal this time of year as the heat escapes and temperatures dive while a cloudy day holds the heat in.

I have two downtown appointments this morning and plan to meet some friends for shopping and lunch. This morning's meet and greets were sparsely attended, and while I hope I'm wrong, it may be on its way out as the hill folks and ridge runners are now either townies or moved to be with other families elsewhere.

I looked at some air fryers yesterday while browsing and realized that I don't need one, and using one would only lessen some of the few activities that keep me moving. For that same reason, I chop my onions, peppers, carrots, and potatoes in small quantities instead of preparing large batches.

I wouldn't mind a small apartment-sized dog to keep me getting out for more company and exercise, and judging by Farrah's reactions at the vets; she wouldn't be afraid or aggressive. The last time we were there, a boxer mix came sniffing around her carrier, and she turned her back on him. Yesterday, I looked at Animal Control's website, but all they had were huskies.

However, only one pet, 20 pounds and under, is allowed here.

Well, I blew all thoughs on the sauce!  I threw a jar of canned hamburger in it, added some spices and other stuff and made spaghetti sauce out of it.  I had spaghetti for supper and I have 3 quarts of sauce left.  I'm thinking I might just cand the sauce tomorrow and then all I have to do is open it and dump some on some fresh cooked spaghetti when I feel like having it. 

On the way to the Amish store, we stopped at an Amish farm that has a fress picked vegetable and flower stand.  I got a pumpkin, a head of broccoli, a cucumber and something else that forget.  Then we headed for Wengers and I got the stuff on my list and more!

Tomorrow, I'm going to make Cooper some peanut butter and banana doggie treats and clean the pumpkin and get it ready to do a pie.  I'll also cut up some of the cucumber with one of the yellow tomatoes tha a neighbor gave me and have that for my lunch.

Now I'm going to go see if my eyes close when I lie down on the bed.  My body is tired but sometimes my eyes don't cooperate!  I hope you all sleep well and wake to a happy day.  We are NOT supposed to have rain tomorrow.  I guess we shall see!  The last few days have been sloppy all the way up to my knees!

Good Night!  Sleep tight!  That's what my Gramma used to say to us but I'm not adding the next line that she used!

Good morning...

Another busy day in the making, will do up two more batches of baked beans and can them, might as well make a canner full. The jars from yesterday will get clean and labeled....I want to put "wind at my back" on the label instead of baked beans.

Patricia, hope your appointments went well and you enjoyed meeting up with your friends.

Jane, homemade always tastes better plus you know what is in it!

Better get moving..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning!  I'm up and attem!  Cooper is here, had his breakfast and took me for a pretty long walk!  Now I'm checking in here then I'm going to mix the doggie cookies and clean and cook the pumpkin.  After that the spaghetti sauce is going in the canner.

Gonna be a busy day!  I better get started.  Gonna be a busy one for you too, AMY!  And I bet you're already started!

To anyone else who pokes around in here...nake it a good day for all!

A bit cool here today. Started out just below 50. But no rain expected. Expected is a plumber to replace a broken sewer pipe in the basement. So no water after he starts.

Rick, we started out at 37°F this morning tis nice and sunny so it will soon warm up.
No water is not fun, that is the time you want to use it. I always fill my kettle so I can have tea/coffee or  a hot apple cider.

Rick it's up to 59 degrees here right now and heading for a high of 68.  Regular Fall weather!

My doggie cookies are all made and I put a couple in the fridge in this kitchen.  If you have a doggie, take one and treat him/her!

My pumpkin is cleaned and cooking and Cathy is picking me up to go to the Farmers Market in about a half hour!  I'm going to have to bring the Cooper-Snoop in before we go.  My grass is getting cut today and I'm sure he'll spend most of his time telling off the mower!

Not too many more days when Cooper will be able to hang around outside all day.  Sometimes, I wonder if that's what he likes best over here and I come in second!

Keep on keeping on!

Good late morning, I'm getting a late start today. The weather outside is frosty and 31 presently. The trees are all in color, and the leaves haven't been shed. There's a hush outside and, in this building, an expectant hush while we wait.

Amy, my appointments went well; an end-of-the-year summary of various facts and figures is necessary, but no surprises.

The lunches went well for the most part; both ladies were sad not having the end of the year closeout and putting the land to bed that they had done in the past. They're looking for new hobbies or activities to keep them and their husbands busy.

Jane, both Babe and Jesse   thank you for the cookies.
I am waiting for the pressure to go on the canner to take the jars out. I am done ..no more work today.

Patricia, tis difficult to go from an active life and try to take it easy. I have a fellow here that doesn't realize that splitting wood is for the younger ones.

I am going to put my feet up! 

I'm done for the day, too.  It took me longer than I expected but I have spaghetti sauce ready to can tomorrow and pumpkin ready to make up three pies.  I think I'll make that wait around a bit in the freezer.

I got some goodies at that Farmers Market and I'm expecting a good day tomorrow.  I don't have any Cooper coming so I don't have to set the alarm.  I suspect I'll be awake at the usual time!

When I'm finished here, I'm going to watch a "Perry Mason" show and then close down and head for the haystack!  I'm aiming for 9 o'clock.  Let's see if I can do it!

Finish off your day however you like and then have a good night!  See ya tomorrow!

Good morning...

We are off a running to the city to get the van fixed..I hope this is the one that stops it misbehaving! Then tomorrow an oil change but thet is here in town.

Clean up and labeling the jars from yesterday will have to wait till later.

Jane, did you use crooked neck or a pie pumpkin? Nice that you can rest (I doubt you will) today.

Patricia, we are to have warmer weather for the week here. Next month we will likely see snow around the 30th.

Better get going.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning AMY and anyone else who shows up today!

I'm up and attem!  No Cooper today and the temp was only 47 when I got up! And it's only heading for a high of 69!  Gonna be a typical Fall Day today!

I have everything out to can my spaghetti sauce today and I'm trying to decide if I want to go out and take a walk first to get things on a roll.  I still have to finish my coffee and get dressed so the decision will come when the shoes are on my feet!

AMY, I used a crook neck pumpkin!  I didn't want to have my father standing there shaking his head at my choice!  He's the one who put me onto the crook necks.  I guess he got it from his mother who was a born farm lady!

Have a great day everyfriend!  Make it your own in every way!

Looks like two days of rain and the low 60's.  Most likely Jane's will be similar. Seems our weather follows what she has. We're just a bit East of her. The plumber did his thing yesterday, so now won't be spending time worrying about a pipe breaking . One more thing out of the way    Today, if I get the incentive, I'll start cleaning up the mess he created. He cleaned up, but not to my standard.

Good day - to all who pass through.

Good morning; nothing new here on this cloudy morning at 7:30 and 30 degrees. Our high will only be 43. Amy, our weekend will have warmer highs and some rain again on Monday, which could be snow with these weather conditions.

I plan on making it into town to pick up a few items, but I'm feeling more of a nesting urge, so that may not happen. I did pick up some fluted canning jars last time I was shopping, so I may make some refrigerator jam sometime over the weekend.

I picked up three books, two long-sleeved, knitted tees, a mid-length sweater, and some groceries on Tuesday. I only need a few other items, so I'm debating another trip. 

THe day went well!! They took us in early:) and it didn't take the 4 hours that was estimated! Great group of guys and will certainly send business their way. They did put my wallet on a famine diet though.

On the way in the drive was relaxing, beautiful coloured leaves more so than what we have here in the north! Of course one has to watch for deer at that time in the morning and we were lucky, they must have been snoozing still. The chipmunk that darted across the road must have heard me saying NO NO NO and he turned back...phew. Then the mink (Janie did one of yours come up here? ) started across the road and thought better of it. I think he threw me a dirty look as I spoiled his trip.....could of been worse!!

I am beat,so resting it is. Work will get done tomorrow..

I found this and couldn't help but send it to my son..

When I'm An Old Lady
by Joanne Bailey Baxter
When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid,
And bring so much happiness just as they did.
I want to pay back all the joy they've provided.
Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids...)

I'll write on the walls with reds, whites, and blues,
And bounce on the furniture.....wearing my shoes.
I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out.
I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids...)

When they're on the phone and just out of reach,
I'll get into things like sugar and bleach.
Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head,
And when that is done, I'll hide under the bed.
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids...)

When they cook dinner and call me to eat,
I'll not eat my green beans or salad or meat.
I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table,
And when they get angry...I'll run....if I'm able!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids...)

I'll sit close to the TV., through the channels I'll click
I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick.
I'll take off my socks and throw one away,
And play in the mud 'til the end of the day!
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids...)

And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh,
I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.
My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping,
And say with a groan, "She's so sweet when she's sleeping!"

Hey there my friends!  I'm finished for the day!  I have a brand new casserole in the oven for my supper.  It uses a little of my pumpkin that I cooked yesterday.  I'll let you know how it tastes.

RICK, we're supposed to have a little rain tomorrow but not until after 3 p.m.  I think maybe you follow us with the weather.  This is the first nice day we've had in over a week!

AMY, I don't think our local minks made it to your area.  The internet says they're only good for 3 to 5 miles from where they are born.  They'd have to have wings to get to you!  And most of the ones that have been returned have been picked up very close to home.  I sure hope they find the people who opened the gates for them.

I'm going to loaf the rest of the day.  Tomorrow will be a "Cooper day".  That adds steps whether you want them or not.  If he's in the house, he follows just about every step I take and sits and stares at me when I eat!  I've taught him to stop begging vocally but his eyes can't stop!

I put some more cookies in the cookie bin in the SS.  Help yourselves!  Eat 'em up!

GOOD NIGHT!!  SWEET DREAMS!!!  HAPPY TOMORROW!!!

Well, Jane, and whoever else had a busy day.  I started my most unfavorite chore: Changing the linens.  The Kingsize bed really poses a problem for me anymore.  But, must needs, as they say. I took all the sheets and coverlet off, washed, dried, re-installed on the bed, and it looks so inviting, I may have to go there early.  My legs feel like I have run a half-marathon, but I walked most of my 10,000 steps, and my feet hurt.  Did breakfast and lunch, but supper will have to go by the wayside for tonight.  Don't feel up to cooking anything and had a sandwich for lunch.
 So bye for now, hope I'll see you all tomorrow, telling tales of derring-do and wild adventures.

I finally got home after shopping my usual way. I found some of my listed items, forgot about others, and purchased three inviting magazines. "Learn to Beat Inflammation, Meal Planning, and Life Hacks.

I found a minimal 2024 planner without all the bells and whistles, which is how I prefer them, and found a few items to consider by roaming the mall for an hour or two. My mom was the same way; she loved to look around before maybe or maybe not buying, and so do I. Sometimes, I return to purchase something I looked at a week or weeks ago and go in an entirely different direction.

There is one paper that I needed some questions/answers. I received it in today's mail, the 28th. It needed to be turned in before September 30th to be on file. However, the instructions were to not sign it until after October 1st! And, of course, the man I needed to talk to is out until Tuesday!

Good morning.

Cooler day today, temp won't get to tickle the 70's.

I am off to the garage for an oil change, then home to try and catch up on work left from the past two days. Does one ever catch up? The phrase the hurrier I go, the behinder I get, comes in to mind.

Patricia,have you heard about curcumin?
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/turmeric-benefits

Better get rady to meet the day, rather snuggle back down in bed for a while but things won't get done if I do.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.