Hi everyone.  This is one of the coolest mornings we have had all winter as it got down to 37 this morning and will only hit 60 late this afternoon.  After a busy day yesterday today should be much less busy.  The housekeeper will be here later this morning and Pat and I plan to eat out at noon or mid-afternoon.  Pat told me yesterday she wanted to get out of the house today as has been in all week. 

The concert last evening was wonderful.  I was able to video most of it with my iPhone so Pat can see it.  There was a large crowd and they had to put out more chairs.  The concert was about 2 hours long with a 10 minute intermission.  I did go pretty early and got both a good place to park and a good seat on the aisle in the second row but there wasn't a chair in front of me in the first row so I had no problem doing the video. 

Tonight and tomorrow afternoon the neighbors home across the street is being featured in the North Augusta Tour of Homes.  She has apparently been collecting nutcraker figures since she was a little girl.  The outside of her house is beautifully decorated and I am sure the inside is as well.

Phyllis, did you used to work as an accountant? 

Joan, I got off light yesterday on kitchen duty.  I did make Pat's scrambled eggs for breakfast but we had things in the refrigerator for the other two meals that didn't have to be cooked, only warmed up.  It will be even lighter today as I mentioned about we are eating out for our main meal.  This morning Pat will have a couple of the sausage muffins and fruit for breakfast. 

JaneS, I sometimes think I am getting dumber by the day as find my memory isn't very quick to recall names and am forgetting things.  I am hopeful it is just a condition of my getting older and nothing more serious.  I am not sure I have any wisdom to offer the class but it is an interesting hour and fortunately our minister does most of the talking.  He has been in the ministry for 34 years and has an amazing memory.

June, I always do my medications 14 days at a time.  For some reason I really dislike the task of refilling the boxes.  What a pleasant surprise for your grandson to visit you unexpectedly and to spend that time visiting with you.  Enjoy your day of rest today as you recover from all of that Birthday celebrating. 

Hal, that weather forecast looks like I had better get my leather coat prepared for use.  I hope that map was showing us at -12 degrees or so below our normal for this time of year and not a minus 12 degrees actual temperature.  Maybe places don't serve coffee with a saucer for so that people won't pour it into the saucer and drink it from the saucer.   

Good morning, Larry.  It's cooler than usual here, but not as chilly as you have.  Your neighbor's place must be a showcase if it's on the Tour of Homes.  It's nice you get a day off from kitchen duty.

halkel--Thanks for explaining "saucer and blow".

Trying hard to snow here.....sure hope it forgets how!!!
Hal, I remember my Grandmother doing the saucer and blow..

Amy--Sure hope it doesn't snow so hard you have to dance with the shovel and snowblower.

Good Morning Everyone,
from the cool,  but still sunny,
rocky coast of Maine.

I seem to remember the coffee in the
saucer trick but that was done when
I was a very young child....    I also
agree that once the saucers were exchanged
for "mugs",  saucer sipping disappeared !!!

I got up this morning and went through
my laundry while preparing it to wash,
and threw away at least 3/4 's  of it... 

Can't think of a better way to eliminate
having to wash them!     Wow...
now I can get around to doing some
laundry,  when the spirit moves me.   

I have also had to restart  paying attention
to my diet.  As I am creeping up.   

Apparently,  I  am pretty much a
"one track mind" kinda gal .... unlike my
history of having to multi task ..
I like it better this way!   

Have a good day,  everyone.   And
stay safe.

Sandy   

No, not as an accountant, Larry, but I did take bookkeeping courses in school and until Tom retired and took over the finances, I was the one that did all of the bookkeeping for the household, paid all the bills, kept track of income and expenses, etc.  Of course, after he died, the job came back  to me.  It is a lot more complicated now than it was back then!

The job I had as a secretary to a lawyer, back in the late 1940's paid me 35 cents an hour.  At that time I thought it was a fair wage. 

My dad used to say that....if he was in a hurry he wanted his coffee "saucered and blowed".  I never saw him drink it from the saucer, however, for which I'm very grateful.   

Much cooler here today, too.  More like it should be this time of year.  When we had 80 deg. temps. on Wednesday it just felt weird.

I had friends who we use to go out to dinner with often. Use to drive his wife crazy because no matter where they were serving coffee. could be real nice restaurant  but he would pour coffee into his saucer and drink it.  Rest of us did not drink coffee. Suppose he was raised seeing it done at home growing up.  I remember seeing some of the Older People in UK doing the same thing years ago.  Maybe the saucer was invented before the cup. Who knows.

I also remember the saucer and blow as the majority of my relatives were farmers. In fact, I don't think anyone had a separate occupation until my generation.

Hal, I wasn't disputing the lower 48 states will have a cold spell. I was challenging the origin as Alaska gets its freezing temperatures from Western Canada's prairies. The S. E. portion of the state is the same climate region as Washington and Oregon.

Ketchikan, Alaska has the North American record for rainfall and Minnesota has eight of the coldest places in the US, all prairie areas. We were told to expect minus thirty to minus forty beginning last night and instead it warmed up and it is snowing. I hope if it does get cold, that everyone is prepared and stays warm.

My first job outside of babysitting and cleaning was as a  cashier in a ceramics store. I used that old brown register with all the ones on the bottom row, all the twos next and so on up to the nines. I later took bookkeeping in high school and college, but the majority of my career was in middle management, retail, and hotels. I did work twice as a night auditor, but those jobs didn't  last as I am normally up early and early to bed. My last position was as a people wrangler or tour guide.

Good Morning dear friends, had a bad night. Leg woke me up twice so had to "walk it off". Had it checked this morning at the clinic. They think infection may have set in, so they got me an appointment with my Dr., whom I will see at 1:45 this afternoon…rather I will be picked up at the Clinic at that time. My ride is already  arranged for me, and I got big hugs from both of our head nurses this morning. What a Blessing they are.

Gloria, we are doubly Blessed with two fine sons. I'm so happy for both of us.

Larry, I had planned a day of rest, but the Nurses decided I had to see my doctor, so that is all arranged for 1:45 this afternoon. I will relax when time permits. We are having heavy winds from the East today, so Pine Needles are littler the gardens, and there are noises on the roof, something I never heard in my former residence.

Hal, I recall the "saucered and blowed" statement, but not who said it. They still use saucers here at Rowntree Gardens and linen napkins at every meal as well as linen place mats, over linen table cloths. Lots of laundry necessary.

My eyes are getting very heavy and the yawns are appearing one after another. I dare not lie down, because I never know when I will wake up, so I had better go take another walk in the hallways…too windy out side.

Good Afternoon,

One errand turned into five this morning - but I now have a full gas tank, been to the bank, then to Dollar Tree for gift bags for candy/cookies to take to my Bridge Club members and to a garden center for an Amaryllis bulb-in-a-gift-box to take for a Dirty Santa exchange at an organization's meeting. 

Temperature was moderate enough that I didn't need a coat over my sweatshirt - but clouds and noon forecast look as if that's going to change throughout the afternoon and night.

That's o.k.  I'm "in for the duration".

I remember seeing some of the old farmers in my small rural hometown doing the "saucer and blow" thing when they gathered to "set a spell" in a local diner.

Hoping Everyfriend Everywhere is having an Enjoyable Day.

P.S.  June, you slipped in while I was typing.   Prayers and good thoughts that your doctor can clear up the infection and, maybe, find out why you're sleeping so much of the time. 

Sandy--That's one way of not having to do some of your laundry--throw it away.

Phyllis--Ray never wanted to have anything to do with our finances, so I did it all.  I've done it for so many years, that I decided to eliminate some things that I don't feel are necessary--like balancing my checkbook.

JeanneP--I must have been sheltered because I never heard of or saw saucer and blow.

Angelface--You have quite a diverse work history.

June--I pray that your doctor has something to heal that infection.

Callie--One errand turned out to be quite productive.  Much cooler weather is predicted here, too.

Quote from: JoanFL on December 02, 2016, 01:55:46 PM
Sandy--That's one way of not having to do some of your laundry--throw it away.

   

I am no dummy Joan.. 
I will admit that about half of
what I threw away was  old
towels,  as I have a bunch of
nice new ones.. 

But some of the
throw away clothes were
ready to go..   Some did not
fit and others were well worn
out!!   It is amazing how little
laundry I now have left .. 

Yeah!!!!

Thank You, dear CALLIE,for your prayers and good thoughts. I feel the need of them today. I know my problem cannot be cured, but I sort of hope for a delay.  I would love to reach my 93 Birthday, which is a whole year away, but I am greedy for that one more year.

Bis, I hope the Dr. will prescribe an antibiotic of some kind. I hate going out, but we do what we have to do. I'm just thankful I have no need to bother Gary yet……the love and kindness I receive here is unbelievable, but it is there.

Sandy, you are an inspiration, in your tossing out the unnecessary !! I am learning from you. The junk I save will be nothing but a burden for my dear kids to worry about, so I hope to delete it.

Sandy--I need to clean out mainly my walk-in clothes closet.  There are tons of things I don't wear or that don't fit me since I lost so much weight.

June--Yes, the people at Rowntree take good care of you.  I am saying extra prayers for you.

I'm home!  I'm beat and there are zzzs hollering at me from the sofa.  I've found that on the days I work at WM, if I nap in the afternoon, I can be more productive in the evening.  So I'm going to go answer the zzzs  There they go again!

June, I hope for good news!

Thank you BIS and JANE for your good thoughts and prayers. I am confident...to quote St. Julian of Norwich.."All will be well, and all things will be well". Our days are in God's Hands, and so we relax.

Janie--Hopefully you're getting you ZZZs.

June--I'm sure God will guide your good doctor.

June, I'm sorry to hear that your legs are bothering you.  It makes it hard to get around when they hurt.

I went to my optometrist and picked up new glasses this morning.  People should notice because I went from gold rims to maroon rims.  Both are thin rims, but obvious.

It is dry here, but overcast.  Our temp is in the mid 30s and not too nice. 

I am watching a golf tour from Albany, Bahamas; they sure do get around.  Tiger Woods is playing today for the first time in over a year.  I am not a Tiger fan, but I am glad to see him competing again.

Mary Ann

OOOOOH, Mary Ann, I LOVE your new glasses.  They are so becoming.

I did get a nice nap and now I have rice cooking to go with the chicken in the crock pot for supper.  After supper, if my energy holds, I'm going to make the coconut cups.

I also have to remember to call my niece.  They will be picking up Bridget from college on the 15th and I want to make a contack with them.  We need to have an exchange of merchandise.  I make crackers for her to give as gifts at school and she brings me coffee from Starbucks to use for myself and to put in the bags for my kids.  It's always the Christmas Blend and it's always good. Her husband is a shift manager at the Starbucks roasting plant in York, PA. 

Beeper is going off for the rice.  Be back later!

Well, the weather guessers did good.  We have been having light rain since mid-morning.

I am wondering where a package is that the post office attempted to deliver yesterday.  I scheduled a re-delivery today, which they confirmed, but no sign of it as yest and it is 4:30.  We were (are) going out to eat with oldest daughter, but guess we will leave later than planned if they dont get here soon.  I don't dare let them try again and I am no here to accept it.

June, hope your leg improves.  I know you do to.

Mary Ann--I bet your new glasses are snazzy.  I am not a Tiger Woods fan either.

Janie--You are so well organized as well as very busy.

halkel--Amazon always says they deliver up to 8 p.m.  Is your expected package from them?

I'm not all that organized, Joanie.  I just have things that have to be done and I have to decide when I'm going to do them.  I've decided NOT to make the coconut cups tonight.  I have to deal with the rest of the meat I bought yesterday so I'm going to get that done and in the freezer so I can have tomorrow to myself.  THEN I'll do the coconut cups.

My dad used to tell me that "You keep your mind made up so you can change it."  I think he was trying to tell me that I'm NOT very organized and he was right.  But we have to be flexible, don't we?  If we weren't flexible, we might miss something really good.

I'm off to deal with the hamburger and the rest of the chicken.  SHIRLEY and GLORIA, I can't remember the last time I had a steak but I'd bet I was in Texas and it was done on the grill.  I just plain don't buy steak.  I eat a lot of chicken. 

I'm back from the doctor. Saw her for about 10 minutes. She said Yes, I need the antibiotics and ordered a prescription. The whole trip took a good two hours in time, two different, but great drivers that took me to and from the doctors' office, plus the usual waiting time in=between things, so it is good to be home. I had lunch at home, so plan to go downstairs for supper, and that will take care of my day very nicely.

Mary Ann, we all have something, and it seems it was my legs that decided they needed more attention, which they are getting. I am extra thankful for my eyes and ears and mind and fingers and all the other things that keep me close to all of you.

Hal, whatever will be, will be. Aren't we Blessed to know that God is in charge of even small things like us….that even my leg is something He cares about.  Thanks be to God.

Janie, the last time I had a really good steak………YEARS ago. My husband was still alive and still barbecuing . We always marinated our steaks in soy sauce and fresh squeezed garlic…….on the charcoal grill, plus idaho baking potatoes, wrapped in foil and tossed in the coals to cook. Ambrosia of the Gods……

I am getting hungry…..

Good night all, and God Bless you with a peaceful sleep and healthy tomorrow. I am washed, brushed and medicated and on my way to an early bed....Love, Hugs and Prayers. June

Good evening.....it is a fridged night here in the Mile High City.  Sure will be happy when all this cold weather moves on and we can warm up a bit. 

JUNE, happy to read that you were able to see the doctor today and now have antibiotics to hopefully cure quickly the infection.  I was so pleased to read about your grandson's surprise visit.  How special for you both. 

MARYANN, new glasses are always nice...I hope you enjoy them. 

I watched the live coverage this morning of the celebration of life for a Colorado State Patrolman that was killed by a large truck that struck him on the interstate as he was investigating another accident last Saturday.  So sad.  He leaves behind a wife and two elementary aged daughters. 

Also this week we had a terrible tragedy right here in our community.  A mother bought a gun, picked up her 3 and 5 year old sons early from their schools.  She drove to a recently closed Sports Authority loading dock and then shot the two boys and killed herself.  No one in her family or friends have any idea of why she would do this..... there were no KNOWN issues that would cause her to do this.  Just a terrible tragedy.  Depression is what they are thinking but no one can say they were aware of this being an issue either.  Very sad. 

We are watching our Colorado Buffalos play the Washington Huskies  in the PAC 12 Championship game in Levi Stadiem in Santa Clara, California.  GO BUFFS.

I wish you all a good evening...pleasant dreams to all.

Jenny

Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

I'm bone weary tonight and I'll try to report on today's activities tomorrow.  Sleep peacefully in God's care.

JENNY....
...that is so so sad....also makes me angry......why must a person who wants to take their own life have to take their young innocent children with them?.....

Good Saturday morning, Everyfriend.   There's a breakfast casserole to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!





Memory Medicine

"I just hope it's not Alzheimer's," confessed the gentleman to his doctor.

"Maybe there's some kind of memory medicine you can give me. See, I'm getting terribly forgetful; I lose track of where I'm going or what I'm supposed to do when I get there. What should I do?" he asked glumly.

"Pay me in advance," the doctor promptly suggested.



The Church’s Orphan Mandate
Author Unknown

There are more churches in America than there are children who need to be adopted! If every church in the U.S. saw to it to just take care of adopting ONE child, then there would be NO kids awaiting adoption in foster care and there would actually be church families on a waiting list waiting for kids to even be available to adopt. That means the solution is possible - every church can be a part of taking care of orphaned and abandoned kids. The government doesn't have the strategy and success because it is the mandate of the CHURCH to care for orphans, widows, poor and oppressed - it's never been the government's mantle. We can do this church! This is how we change generations!

The children included in this map are awaiting adoption in the foster care system. Because these are the state agencies, there would be little or no fees involved for adoptive families. Contact your local DSS or foster care agency to learn of the waiting children in your state.



We must overcome fear with faith. Don't be afraid to step out in faith.

--Author Unknown

well I Have Bis and Vanilla-Jackie Skyp dos not have a good connection but I did talk this A Mt talk across both big ponds. Have a great day girls c u all later.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone..

Windy here and chilly too temp is 26°F. Hubby wants to go for a drive today so off we go..I can do baking another day. Not sure if we will hit the choco factory or not.

I did manage to get my Irish Chain top done ,just need to make the binding and move on to another quilt.

June, hope your leg heals faster now with the help of antibiotics.

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.