What's on your agenda today?

[FireSignFemme]

I spent a few hours this morning getting the apartment organized, cleaned because I had a work order in and wanted things to be pleasant for maintenance when they got here. Our crew is so nice, friendly, helpful, pleasant to be around. They took care of the issues I was having with the washing machine and dishwasher, finally. I've had other guys out and, well they tried, hard working, but I still needed this pair to have a look.

Anyhow that took up a large part of my morning, early afternoon. Didn't feel like doing it but afterwards forced myself to break down, clean Monte's water fountain – disgusting! The water here is so hard. Everything gets all scaly and nothing works. I think to get the hard water build up crud off I'd need a file or steel wool and that would damage the plastic. I think I'm going to just toss it and get something new, maybe a stainless steel, fountain type.

With that out of the way spent some time on the computer. Now I'm getting ready to place a Walmart order. It's been a busy day and Monte and I both skipped lunch so I fed him and now that he's down for a nap it's time to think about feeding me. I've pulled out some hamburger, waiting for it to thaw. The kids defrost things in the microwave but I always wind up cooking the edges rock hard and the centers stay raw no matter what I try so food poisoning be damned I'm just doing it the old fashioned way, so far it hasn't killed me yet.

[Kätzchen]

I spent a few hours this morning getting the apartment organized, cleaned because I had a work order in and wanted things to be pleasant for maintenance when they got here. Our crew is so nice, friendly, helpful, pleasant to be around. They took care of the issues I was having with the washing machine and dishwasher, finally. I've had other guys out and, well they tried, hard working, but I still needed this pair to have a look.

Anyhow that took up a large part of my morning, early afternoon. Didn't feel like doing it but afterwards forced myself to break down, clean Monte's water fountain – disgusting! The water here is so hard. Everything gets all scaly and nothing works. I think to get the hard water build up crud off I'd need a file or steel wool and that would damage the plastic. I think I'm going to just toss it and get something new, maybe a stainless steel, fountain type.

With that out of the way spent some time on the computer. Now I'm getting ready to place a Walmart order. It's been a busy day and Monte and I both skipped lunch so I fed him and now that he's down for a nap it's time to think about feeding me. I've pulled out some hamburger, waiting for it to thaw. The kids defrost things in the microwave but I always wind up cooking the edges rock hard and the centers stay raw no matter what I try so food poisoning be damned I'm just doing it the old fashioned way, so far it hasn't killed me yet.

FSF??? Have you tried this hard water remedy? Add some White Vinegar, slowly, to Baking Soda, in a cup, until it forms a paste. Spread the paste onto affected areas and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. Then take a non-scratch micro fibre cloth to clean the paste from affected surfaces. Should come clean without too much effort.

:tea:

[FireSignFemme]

Maintenance turned up temp on the hot water heater and in a blink after just one load of clothes, and one of dishes it was gone. If I'd have tried that maybe I might have been able to spare maintenance a trip out. Well next time. I'm sure it will come in handy a lot in the future though. Afterwards I cleaned both the fridge and the freezer and used it on some spots, because who wants toxic chemical crud around their food, and it worked like magic. Thanks for the tip!

[nhplowboi]

It's a hay day. :cowboy: Forty bales (a truck load) will get my two giddyups a little closer to hay season which normally starts in June. It's a little cloudy out there but fingers crossed, I should be able to get home and unload my truck before any rain starts.

[Bèsame*]

Its my day off and I'm working on new decorator pillows for my new furniture. I didn't like the pillows it came with. So many days of hemming and hawing, I made a choice. Of course it's tropical! It's my life now in Florida🌴🌴🌴☀️

I bought a coordinating fabric for the back. I also am trying my hand at cording. The trim that finishes the outside edges. I ended up making 20 yards of trim!

Sooo, I just finished one. Only 4 more to go.

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[JDeere]

Today, which is Sunday

Sleep in, cook my last lunch and dinner, clean up that mess, run dishwasher, set out trash, pack up clothes and toiletries, snuggle with the doggo.

[Orema]

– exercise (done)
– make emerald bliss smoothies for 3 days
– make a keto pound cake and freeze half
– work on end-of-life directives (have been avoiding this like COVID-19)
– get outside and pat some sunshine on my face
– reach out to family
– package some body butter to send to Bae-Bae

[Bèsame*]

Taking Mom to pre surgery clearance appt.

My goal in getting Mom here is to relieve her pain. I love her orthopedic surgeon. He comes with very high recommendations.

Lunch out somewhere new.

[nhplowboi]

Feed the horses and muck the stalls. Also today is dump day so it will probably mean two trips between the store and the house trash. We break down cardboard at the store for recycling so that will almost fill the truck on the one run. I have to get the store milk order in before noon and that will handle the morning.

[JDeere]

Finish up my stuff here at my uncles house
pack up the truck
get doggo buckled in
and then head to the hotel i booked for the weekend to hang out with a friend till Monday

[FireSignFemme]

We're heading out to run some errands, drop paperwork off at the office, drop paperwork off someplace else, put in a work order again, send off some mail. Then tag along with J as she runs her errands. Afterwards hit the grocery store as we both have some shopping to do. Later I'm going to try and make the wraps J gave me her recipe for, work on grocery list, order Monte's grub, watch new true crime documentary that looks interesting. Check into monthlyTV documentary subscription. I just learned about it and it looks pretty interesting, first month free and there after ridiculously cheap I think like 5 or 10 dollars a month, something like that. Not all true crime lots of different things, science, history, health, travel, cooking you name it. I should add cleaning on the list but no way it's too beautiful out to do anything but get out, enjoy the weather, feel some sun and latter come home air out the place and watch the sunset with the slider and all the windows open. Last night Monte and I slept on the couch with the the sliding door open a bit and it was so nice. The air out here reminds me of how every place in town used to smell before things got so developed. Brings back lots of good memories.

[JDeere]

Go get an Oklahoma drivers license
took a 6 panel drug test
eat lunch
do the required searches for Texas unemployment benefits, since I earned them
going to do laundry
relax till I get the call from Oklahoma gaming commission

[JDeere]

Get packed up to go back to Texas
Pack some stuff in the truck before bed
Clean out trash from truck
Check weather for tonight and tomorrow
Tomorrows agenda may change
but get gas, get bag of ice for cooler
gps my routes back to Texas, depends on traffic and construction in Texas as well...

[Orema]

– Sign the final papers to adopt Bruno and return the items they let me borrow
– Exercise (maybe, maybe not)
– Plot out some online patterns (https://iheartcats.com/25-free-patterns-for-diy-cat-items/) to sew some catnip toys for Bruno
– See what's new at Kanopy.com

[Reach *BANNED*]

Washed/vacuumed my car and truck
Cleaned my place top to bottom
Cleaned both of my fish tanks
Took down the wreath on my front door - now that the mama and papa birds (Robins) and their babies have all flown off to start their new lives elsewhere.

----> This has been an ongoing 3-4 week saga... as the mother built a nest into the wreath that was on my front door and laid 4 eggs in it.. I have spent the last 3-4 weeks watching the babies being born - being fed - growing up - and learning to fly. All along trying to protect them from falling out of the their nest (one actually did and I was able to get him/her back safely and into the nest) along with protecting them from a cat that belongs to my soon to be ex-landlord from trying to get to one of them for dinner. However, in the last two days they have all learned to successfully fly and have now moved onto greener pastures. I am just glad they remained safe. It was truly amazing to watch them go from the egg stage into the new born flying away stage.

and then I spent the remainder of my afternoon/early evening packing for my upcoming move.

[JDeere]

Check emails, make phone calls, apply online, run to fill up truck gas, dollar store for snacks and cleaning supplies to clean the truck on the inside.

Come back and help cook dinner, clean up, feed doggo, wait for the rain!

[clay]

Packing for our weekend camping trip in BleuBelle!!

Making grocery list, as we are hosting Sunday brunch, & wife making empanadas from scratch (ham & cheese) AND she is VEGAN, BUT making them for Saturday night potluck!!

Making my southern style coleslaw!

All of us are going to wear orange scrubs, with our "prison name" ironed on, around the park, picking up litter, just to see if we can make mischief!! Mine is Byg Daddi & wife's is "SPICY"...

Oh what fun this weekend will be!!

[JDeere]

Calls and emails
ran to marshalls for socks
rant to walmart for laundry stain removal scrub stuff
then lunch
back to where im staying to help earn my keep

[FireSignFemme]

Coffee and breakfast bagels
Trip to bank
Grandson to playground
Re-cert at leasing office
Store to try and find what I couldn't online

[JDeere]

Shower
Drive to get criminal paperwork figured out
Apply online for 2 more jobs
eat dinner
go to bed early

[Reach *BANNED*]

Taking a quick break here at work - then back to it.

Tonight - I have to run over to My sister's after work to grab her laptop that is broke - and take it to a guy I know that is going to fix it for her this weekend. Then I will pop into chat for a bit.

This weekend will be super busy -

Go to the bank
Go to the pharmacy
Go to Harbor Freight to buy a battery tester (for My truck)
Going to have some work done on My car (one headlight is out, coolant flush and fill, brake check, and I think I have a small leak in My power steering line)
Some light housework
and of course (drum roll)

Packing!!!!! (now how I typed that out might make it appear that I am super excited about it - that would be false - laughing)

[JDeere]

Change clothes
hang out with the doggo
enjoy the rest of the day, since it's 79 degrees here!

[FireSignFemme]

-Tackle laundry
-Pay bills
-Housework
-Place grocery order
-Deal with grocery bag mess
-Work in pantry
-Clean bird crap off balcony
-Find poison fatal to pigeons/safe for cats
-Try and decide whether to give up coffee or just buy a new grinder
-Research swimwear

[LadyStoneFemme]

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I'd be happy to just finally get this new nail polish on without smudging it. Have had to repolish some of my nails 4 times because I keep banging them on something......jeez....

And, of course, there's still more packing to do.

[JDeere]

Laundry
Relax and prepare for the upcoming week

oh and watch the WCWS game tonight, hopefully Texas wins so Oklahoma State can skunk them again!

[JDeere]

Make follow up calls
Change of plans for job searching area, I have stretched it out to Oklahoma City
Take a shower
Clean up the room I'm staying in
Try to set up another plan

[Bèsame*]

Right now I'm sitting in my Mom's hospital room, listening to her sleep.
I requested the day off for a post surgery appt that didnt happen.

* just had a chat with the nurse. Slow and steady. She is dealing with low sodium.*

I spent the morning taping and painting the hallway. Let me mention, four doors and a/c vent.

[JDeere]

Go to walmart
run a load of laundry
follow up on emails
make some personal phone calls
figure out what to do with doggo, as she is having some big issues lately

[Reach *BANNED*]

Well, this will be My agenda for the weekend -

Pack, pack, pack again, do some more packing... oh yeah, and I am sure there will be more packing. (laughing).

I also have to get this battery thing finally figured out with My truck.

Go to the store and get some bird seed.

Wash My car.

I am glad I do not have a lot of other things to do - because I really need to concentrate on the packing.. My goal is to finish off the kitchen - knock out the livingroom - and the 1/2 bath that is on the first floor.

*thinks to Myself: It is always nice to have a goal

[Soft*Silver]

Heading out to buy plants
Got to take care of the strawberry patch
Going to make a box cake. W chocolate icing
Painting some rocks
Making real lemonade
Hubbie is going to grill steaks

[Gemme]

I have a bunch of errands to accomplish today and will spend a bunch of money before it's all said and done but I'm off work and getting paid, it's a beautiful day and I'm going to enjoy myself.

[JDeere]

Laundry
Clean up stuff on the carpet
try to relax

[Soft*Silver]

Annual doctor check up
Already planted the last of the annuals
Get the Lilly of the Valley in with the foxgloves
Finish washing and putting up the last of my summer clothes

[nhplowboi]

I'm thinking the 5 Barred Rock pullets, I bought a few weeks ago (such a deal $1 each), are getting big enough to be put in the barn and removed from the trough in the kitchen.
I have 3 plants (eggplant, green beans, cucumber) I need to either repot or find a place to put them in the ground. I will say the deck is looking pretty green right now.
I have to go to the store and do an order. One of my last few! Yes, we are selling and we have a buyer. I guess I will by losing my Main Street Marketplace Ringmaster title.

[JDeere]

Get things packed up that are not last minute deals..
Put a few things in the truck


Tomorrow will be to get gas, check tires air pressure, put packed stuff in said truck and then make my way back down to Texas.

[FireSignFemme]

Clean up bookmarks, documents
Place Walmart order
Place Amazon order
Finish up laundry
Work on budget for next month
Nap

[JDeere]

Met my bio fathers sister, one of them
Hung out with my bio fathers second wife and one of my nephews
In my hotel room, going to eat dinner, hopefully with my lil brother and family

sleep and then get back on the road again to get into houston tomorrow

[Reach *BANNED*]

There are many things. However, only one that is getting A LOT of attention:

Packing!!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Today I am working from home -which I like to be able to do on a Monday as it is a slower pace than being in the office - it always seems to make the rest of My work week better when I start it this way.

While I am at home I will also do some other things such as:

Wash My car - which can already be checked off!

Buy a new bulb for the low beam light on the passenger side of My car (I JUST replaced the driver's side a week and a half ago - could they not have gone out together?) - this can be checked off as well!

The always pleasant job of changing out the litter box!

Hopefully getting My truck running finally!

and of course - packing!

[FireSignFemme]

Chat with Walmart associate about missing item. Check, and the customer service guy was fantastic, so polite, pleasant – really helpful! Every bit what customer service should be and is getting harder and harder to find these days.

House cleaning so J has nothing but the heavy stuff to help with. She isn't exactly the best housekeeper in the world so when she says something yeah I probably should be getting my butt in there and doing something about those floors. The good news is, she's like me when it comes to floors. Mostly we just sweep, vacuum, occasionally mop and generally not often enough so every once in awhile it's good to get down on our knees and give them a really good scrub, she sees the sense in that and that's what she helps with. She does one room while I work in the other and then we trade places, go over each others work and if need be tackle what they missed. LOL no sweeping it under the rug. Checking each others work, it keeps us honest.

Do some laundry.

Say to hell with healthy eating habits, chow down on some Cheetos and while I'm at it why not, make some sugar cookies.

[JDeere]

Hanging out with mom and dad, using their wifi
check on job applications, aka follow ups when im not an HR person
continue to go through my bedroom closet and condense

[Soft*Silver]

I am going to California for specialized training this august. I need to order some new clothes for the trip tomorrow.
I have to visit someone in a nursing home. He has been there four months and he is lonely as hell
The garden is the best garden I have ever had. I have to pick the peas and fertilize the new cherry trees and start to set the stage for the new water feature
I need to visit the grand girls. They are heading to South Carolina for natl dance competition. I want to wish them good luck and get my grandmother kisses in!

[Reach *BANNED*]

Essentially My day was filled with cleaning and packing. I accomplished a lot- and at ten minutes to five - I am ready to call it a day.

[gurlnextdoor]

Essentially My day was filled with cleaning and packing. I accomplished a lot- and at ten minutes to five - I am ready to call it a day.

That sounds like a full day's work. Time for a drink and dinner and put Your feet up !

[Stone-Butch]

Total vacuum and wash kitchen floor. Go shopping for fresh groceries. Take laundry to laundromat and drop it off (pick up tomorrow.) pick up Chinese on my way home (should be right around dinner time.) Feet up.

[JDeere]

run an errand for my mom
get wifi finally set up outside equiptment failure was the cause
get stuff to make tacos for tomorrow night
get other groceries
laundry
take ornaments off xmas tree and put xmas in the box
more packing crap

[Reach *BANNED*]

Moving to My new digs - and enjoying putting the place together over the next 4 days I have off!

[JDeere]

Getting packing supplies, mainly tape.
Finding khakis for work
Visit with my folks and discuss money, etc
start packing

[Soft*Silver]

Getting together w friends and chainsawing down some trees in my back lot:woodchop:. Mind you, my personal saw is the new 4” that has recently been advertised lol. So I get to do the sumac saplings. But the messy mulberries and the dying walnut are also coming down thanks to friends. I am in debris pickup for them. Gonna be a hit messy day!

[Soft*Silver]

Getting together w friends and chainsawing down some trees in my back lot:woodchop:. Mind you, my personal saw is the new 4” that has recently been advertised lol. So I get to do the sumac saplings. But the messy mulberries and the dying walnut are also coming down thanks to friends. I am in debris pickup for them. Gonna be a hot messy day!

[JDeere]

Change of plans

relaxing today, then work on packing tomorrow, mom isnt able to come over today.

so basics of taking my pain meds, hopefully taking a nap and just trying not to worry about things and stress out.

[Orema]

– Exercise
– Package a batch of canna-butter I made
– Package a batch of body butter I made
– Give myself a pedi/mani
– Take another covid test to make sure these sniffles are only sniffles
– Start thinking of what to sell in my city's annual garage sale next month

[Bèsame*]

visit with my Mom. Take her some good food.

wash my bed linens.

pre-pack stuff for lunches next week

meet with my friend for a Wine Walk. Sample wine and appetizers and chat it up! (I haven't done anything for myself. My doc told me don't forget about me.)

[Reach *BANNED*]

Today I am going to try to put My new bed together. I should be able to do it - but it sure would go a lot quicker if I had another set of hands to hold the pieces and whatnot.

Then I will do some general house cleaning.

I also plan to purchase a couple of free standing shelving units for My garage so that I can sort and organize My seasonal (Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas) decos, camping gear, and LEGO builds.

I also still have a couple of boxes of storage containers, tupperware, gladware, etc. that needs to be put away in the kitchen - that will get done.

I need to get My stereo connected. I have it set up where I want it in the livingroom but I have not hooked up the components to each other yet or the speakers to the receiver.

I also got a second litter box that needs to be set up so that My cats do not have to go to the bathroom in the same spot. The vet suggested this as a way to help Bear with the issue he has been showing. We shall see how it goes.

I need to lay out the indoor/outdoor carpet on my patio outside and then water My flowers. Even though we got some rain here yesterday it surely was not enough to keep those flowers wet for any length of time.

---I am sure I will run across more to do - but I am thinking this list right here will keep Me out of trouble for awhile. (laughing).

[JDeere]

Since it's now Monday, I will sleep as much as possible, my body isn't used to my new work schedule yet.

[Reach *BANNED*]

I finally put a new battery in My truck yesterday so that is going to help Me accomplish My first item which is to take all the broken down cardboard from My move over to My landlord's shop where he has a huge recycling dumpster that all of his renters use (along with a huge garbage dumpster).

Get a few groceries.

Hang some more pictures around My place.

Sweep and swiffer.

Wash and vacuum My car and truck.

Do some paperwork stuff - like making folders for documents I need to print and then file away.

Keep organizing the garage. I am currently working on doing an inventory of My camping gear as well as My LEGO builds.

Set up an appointment to have one of My vehicles inspected the beginning of next week.

Water My flowers that are around My back patio.

Clean My grill.

This all will likely get spread over today and tomorrow - however, it will get done. That being said - off I go to get started on it all.

[Soft*Silver]

Nothing. Everything has to come to a standstill for five days because I have Covid

[easygoingfemme]

Coffee with Daddy- check
Walk dogs- check
Shower and dress for work- check
Go to work and survive the experience.

Drink lots of water
Stay organized
Do good things for those in need.


Come home
Cool down shower
The rest depends on what I've got left in me.

[Orema]

– Exercise (maybe, maybe not)
– Make sure I have a few masks when I go out today
– Go to City Hall to vote
– Stop by post office
– Stop by dispensary for voting-day deals
– Send a group text to remind family to vote (hard getting them to vote during the mid-terms, let alone the mid-term primaries)
– Do or get the mani/pedi I didn’t get to the other day
– Make an appt for a mammogram

[JDeere]

Go shopping
then try to relax before work tonight

[Orema]

Do a couple household chores.

Return tools to tool boxes. (Yesterday I installed two towel holders and you'd think I renovated the bathroom with all the tools I pulled out. I got it done and it looks good, but I'll have to spend some time getting everything back in its place.)

Invite Lu for coffee to find out about the board meeting.

Place a decal on the wall. Maybe.

Measure the sheer curtains that need hemming in the bedroom. Maybe.

Exercise.

Start boxing a care package to send to the D.

Count my lucky stars.

[Reach *BANNED*]

Groceries

Wash car (possibly the truck too)

Laundry

Haircut

Post office run

Get the final lines hooked up for My stereo system

Sweep/swiffer/dishes/litter boxes/garbage/dust/vacuum

Do some organizing in My office



it is only 1:30 in the afternoon and I have most of this accomplished as I was up around 7am and got right to it. If some of it rolls over into tomorrow- I am fine with that.

[bright_arrow]

Shampoo the stairs
Toss in some laundry
Run to stores

Was up at 7am and already cooked/prepped lunch for the week and boiled egg for salads/deviled eggs

[Orema]

Work on converting a crew neck t-shirt to a V-neck t-shirt.

Those curtains are still waiting to be hemmed, but this project is more interesting.

[kittygrrl]

watching fire flieshttps://i.cbc.ca/1.4773047.1594326872!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/firefly.jpg from a friend's deck

[FireSignFemme]

Today it was waking up and getting out of the house earlier than I cared to in hopes of beating the crowds at Costco.

After Costco it was updating the pantry inventory/supply list.

Next a little housework – Cleaned tub, did some laundry, took care of floors.

Made up Costco run care packages for sons and their families to surprise them with on family dinner night tomorrow.

Still to come – Monte gets a manicure. Research printers/ink. Make flan, from a box mix. Not sure how that's going to work or if it will. Spa day – face mask, foot peel, hair mask. Buy some silverware, or maybe not. I've been wanting this set for a while and if it seems spendy now it will be way out of my price range after it's retired. The clock is ticking.

[Orema]

– Exercise
– Marinate chicken for dinner tonight
– Send a card or two to some friends
– Pat some sunshine on my face
– Remind the girls (nieces) to make appts for mammograms
– Laundry
– Do my nails between loads
– Open the hydroponics growing system to see what's what
– Filing and minor organization

Won't check off everything today but will by the end of the weekend.

Best-laid plans and all that jazz comes to mind.

[Reach *BANNED*]

Organize all of the syllabuses for My upcoming classes. (we are in preview week- so while we cannot post in our discussions for submit homework until the 6th - we can actually get a jumpstart on it all and have it ready for submission before the first day)

Likely start some of the aforementioned homework.

Go to an appointment with My computer guy to upgrade one of My laptops.

Go to the grocery.

Wash My car. (possibly My truck too).

Schedule an oil change appt. for My car.

[nina03]

I've already been to physical therapy. The rest of my day will involve clearing my work calendar. I have nine cases that need review and work, and I am going to get them done today. I'm taking the next 5 days off, completely, not even checking work email, and I want to finish everything that's currently on my to-do list first. Normally, I check work email every day, including weekends, holidays, sick days, and any other days off. I've even checked work emails while waiting to go into surgery. I need to work on better balance in my work life, so finishing these items and taking this time completely away from my job is my first step to that.

[Stone-Butch]

Finished up the shopping. Took the van in to have an oil change and be winterized. Then took her to get her yearly hot oil spray done to protect her from road salt. Then went for a long awaited haircut. All is well.

[Reach *BANNED*]

A couple of errands - completed

Work on homework - in progress

Call My electric provider - tried this and forgot today was a holiday

Work on LEGO build - always in progress

Make a list for an upcoming event - in progress

Also, have My windows open and enjoy the cool air while I listen to the rain fall!

[Gemme]

Well, I heard back from the mechanic. It seems my gut feeling was right; transmission issue.

<insert happy dance for a warranty>

Anyway, they are flushing and replacing the fluid and we'll see if that helps. If not, I have an appointment at the dealership next week, and they will have to do the heavy lifting of pulling it out and seeing what's up.

My agenda included errands which may not get done since the mechanic still has my vehicle but also home stuff, which also may not get done because I woke up with a tweaked back and shoulder.

Sooooo.....*shrug*.....:blink:

[easygoingfemme]

Well, I heard back from the mechanic. It seems my gut feeling was right; transmission issue.

<insert happy dance for a warranty>

Anyway, they are flushing and replacing the fluid and we'll see if that helps. If not, I have an appointment at the dealership next week, and they will have to do the heavy lifting of pulling it out and seeing what's up.

My agenda included errands which may not get done since the mechanic still has my vehicle but also home stuff, which also may not get done because I woke up with a tweaked back and shoulder.

Sooooo.....*shrug*.....:blink:

I'm so glad your warranty is going to cover this!

[easygoingfemme]

I have a couple of hours left of work. Then I need to run errands and pack for camping this weekend. Can't wait to set up my tent by the river and have a great relaxing weekend with friends.

[Reach *BANNED*]

Normal weekend cleaning.

Homework.

Make a run to a couple of stores.

Teach Bear and Kit to earn their keep around this house. (maybe I can teach them to go pick up their own litter and food) :glasses:

[kittygrrl]

idk..something fun..https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/truck-driving-down-country-roadway-fall-autumn-road-85713331.jpg
a fall drive would be lovely

[kittygrrl]

my drive cheered me up ..thinking the Queenhttps://media.gettyimages.com/photos/queen-elizabeth-ii-tours-queen-mother-square-on-october-27-2016-in-picture-id618569182?s=594x594 lived a beautiful life and her legacy will live on and on...hopefully her boys will take care of it and make her proud

[Reach *BANNED*]

This whole week will be busy, with each day having several things that need to be accomplished.

Today will be:

Finish off My homework.

Clean the floor fans.

Get the pictures hung in My bedroom.

Make a trash run.

Wait on responses to several emails I have sent out - and see what needs to be done depending on those responses.

Finally, once the above is accomplished take some time for Me and work on My latest LEGO build.

[JDeere]

Today was
dollar tree
walmart
finish things up in the room i'm renting
laundry

[Orema]

– Get the covid shot and the flu shot this morning
– Get a hair cut and line up if Doc is available
– Send some documents to Bae-Bae
– Send a snail-nail letter of complaint to the CEO of iHop
– Light a candle maybe two
– Avoid Paneras

[kittygrrl]

starving..so eating a salad..music..and @ some point yoga:hk11:

[Kenna]

Unloading camp gear from my truck, after a nap. Yesterday was a long trip home.
Pay my truck insurance.
Unpack /sort gear.
Laundry.
Take truck to get battery tested.
(Dinner is already in the crockpot).
Get some rest.
Plan next camping trip.

[Orema]

– Blood tests for upcoming physical (done)
– Pat some sunshine on my face (done)
– Pick up prescription from the drive thru
– Make some canna oil (maybe)
– Pick up groceries
– Make some body butter
– Send something to Summer for getting three A's without any tutoring

[Orema]

– Put away the summer clothes and pull out the winter items.
– Find my stash of cedar blocks

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[kittygrrl]

just needing a moment .. so taking the day off....sushi for lunch...hoping for a sister to sister talk...music...(lperhaps)watercolor & thank (the) goddess coffee:praying:

[nhplowboi]

[I]Well, it is dump day so I will empty the cat litter box, grab the fridge and house trash and make a run. I need some groceries so I will stop at the pizza place near Walmart but will fill my belly before grocery shopping. I am thinking a roast beef and swiss grinder for lunch and a small pizza for the game tomorrow. I will stop at my old store for some adult beverages and then should be set for the rest of the weekend.[I]

[JDeere]

Relax and sleeping

probably talk on the phone to one of my half sisters for ahwile, we got things to discuss!

[kittygrrl]

wine thing w people i don't know well

[Gemme]

– Put away the summer clothes and pull out the winter items.
– Find my stash of cedar blocks

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Those boot socks are soo cute!

So far today, the toilet got scrubbed, the cat box has been cleaned out, the recycling and the trash have gone out, the cats have been fed and I'm stuffing my gullet now.

I have got to put some time into home chores today but other than hunting down all the empty cardboard boxes I've dragged in from work, taking off the tape and labels, breaking them down and bringing them out to the recycling bin before it comes today....it's up in the air as to what will actually be accomplished.

I'm hoping I get a lot done.

[JDeere]

My agenda was:

Go to the mechanic
Go take a tour of a duplex
call my sister and shoot the bull
relax and watch netflix

[Reach *BANNED*]

Fix a bed which involve a run to Home Depot.

Homework.

Interview.

More homework.

and keep reminding Myself to be grateful and happy that I am alive.

[Orema]

– Take out trash
– Pick up groceries
– Ring sensor return to UPS store
– Cruise the 'hood looking for sweet Bruno
– Maybe collect some leaves
– Try using the gel nail tools

[Reach *BANNED*]

Go get a haircut.

Take Bear to the vet. (he has a UTI)

Homework.

Possibly grocery shop - though that will likely wait until tomorrow.

Do a small load of laundry.

Start a new LEGO build.

Possibly get an oil change on the car - though that may end up like the groceries.

[kittygrrl]

coffee...
watching Brad who looks like an old boyfriend..he even moves like him..anyway...(on phone)planning a get away..with friends..for amusement maybe more..

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Deep clean the kitchen and the bathroom for an unwanted visitor who's coming tomorrow.

[Bèsame*]

Lots to do to make this home newly accessible to my Mom.

Looks like I need to take another off. I'm getting at that. Lol

Groceries to be gathered
Draft a letter to my lawyer
And of course, what's a day off without laundry??

Conversations with my *new* friend. Did I mention she is cute and tall! Even better about 15 min away😉

[Bèsame*]

Not much today.

It's still mad raining with wind. I do believe this is more rain than the hurricane left last month. I canceled everything that I was going to do. I'm sitting here, still not dressed, catching up on The Amazing Race and crocheting. I'm almost finished with ball number 3! Only one more to go😊

A toasted gourmet cheese sandwich on sourdough is on my mind. Yum!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Not much today.

It's still mad raining with wind. I do believe this is more rain than the hurricane left last month. I canceled everything that I was going to do. I'm sitting here, still not dressed, catching up on The Amazing Race and crocheting. I'm almost finished with ball number 3! Only one more to go😊

A toasted gourmet cheese sandwich on sourdough is on my mind. Yum!

Bèsame*, I'm glad you're safe and comfy at home. I'm kinda jelly, I have way too much to do today.

- Order groceries. - COMPLETE
- Pick up prescription for Brittany at vet, and talk to vet about details of what exactly we have to do to un-giardia this house and all of her belongings and, most importantly, her.
- Pick up grocery order.
- Sign up for a new patient portal that's going to ask me way too many questions so I can message my doctor to find out if the boy and I should get tested for giardia. - COMPLETE
- Make an appointment with a different doctor.
- "Encourage" the boy to do his chores. - COMPLETE
- Go through 2 weeks worth of mail.
- change sheets and do laundry
- Contact my health insurance company to see why I can't log in to their web site. And then, remember why I needed to log in to their website in the first place.
- Call animal shelter about next phase of heartworm injections. (And perhaps raise some Cain about why they gave me a dog with heartworms, an ear infection and giardia.)

You will notice that playing around on BFP is not on this list, yet here I am.

[Orema]

A heart stress test is on the calendar today.

I completed one years ago on a treadmill but this one is a chemical test. Not sure what all it includes. I’ll know more when I arrive at the testing facility later this morning.

Have been fasting since yesterday and food is on the brain. Maybe I’ll go out for an omelette after the test is over.

Thank goodness the snow isn’t sticking to roads, yet, because I still have some driving issues. Nothing as bad as when I was on the left coast, but I’m still nervous especially on the highway when it’s snowing.

My doc isn’t too concerned about my heart since I ride a bike on most days, but he’s just being cautious because I had some unusual pain in my chest.

[kittygrrl]

making https://i0.wp.com/www.sixcleversisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/35EAD35C-3BE1-42AB-ABA0-C90171522628_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=750%2C563&ssl=1sugar cookies....
coffee....& cozy chat w sister

[Toolio]

My day was busy and a little stressful. My mother had laser cateract surgery and had the follow ups but this last one something with blood vessel in eye bleeding so she has to go to a retina specialist tomorrow. Things seem so different now... For me I had cateract surgery at very young at and in the 80s wasn't so advanced like now. I didn't get a lens implant when I was a teen because back then the lens implants were not perfected yet. The laser took up a whole room and made loud popping noises too back then. The productive part of my day was painting old pavers to be used in garden.

[Toolio]

Adding stuff.....Nowdays there is a specialist for every inch of your body too. My dad always says to me whoever called it the golden years is full of it...ha. It's golden for the doctors to make money. I suppose simpler times are long gone.....

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Most of my day was spent in bed, as I was having a not very good day. Too sad to face the world.

I did get up in the evening because the boy requested that I help him with a baking project. He's been watching The Great British Baking show and now thinks he's a baker. He had an idea to turn one of his grandmother's cookie recipes and a can of cherry pie filling into a type of sheet cookie. It turns out I was mainly there for moral support as he didn't take any of my advice. As I predicted, he ending up with a sort of cobbler and not a sheet cookie. It was good anyway and we ate it with ice cream. Afterward, I was much cheered up.

[Toolio]

I am glad food was good...In my younger days food was more of an artistic medium for me....like one time I made a snow femme with a handbag that was made from those sugared spiced candy and and handle was that thin shoestring licorice and I think I added candy red lips...lol. The cherries made me think of time back then that I thought I was being creative with banna bread and maraschino cherries.....I ended up with pink banana bread....so not one of my better creations. But I did find out mini Starburst yellow could be sculpted into a star which I used on cakepop tree I made.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I am glad food was good...In my younger days food was more of an artistic medium for me....like one time I made a snow femme with a handbag that was made from those sugared spiced candy and and handle was that thin shoestring licorice and I think I added candy red lips...lol. The cherries made me think of time back then that I thought I was being creative with banna bread and maraschino cherries.....I ended up with pink banana bread....so not one of my better creations. But I did find out mini Starburst yellow could be sculpted into a star which I used on cakepop tree I made.

All good feedback - the cherry banana bread is something I might have tried, now I will not. Good to know about moldable Starbursts, especially at this time of year. I haven't started my baking yet, but I will in a couple of weeks, and I can see this coming in handy. Thanks!

[Bèsame*]

I think I'm going to try putting up my Christmas tree today. I'll see if that works, because I have a list of things to do on my day off. Lol

First, get out of bed! I want coffee☕

[cricket26]

go to work
bake a cake
do laundry
make soup

:coffee:

[Toolio]

I like to hear about your baking ang maybe you have some good ideas.Only fancy cookie I made in past was those stained glass ones.I think it's sugar cookie dough and you cut out center and put crushed jolly rancher candy.I don't remember how long you bake for....oh makes me think of time I made olaf marshmellow cookie type thing. The website I saw it on used sugared orange candy cut to nose but I didn't like the look so here is another idea for snowman nose I molded mini orange star burst into carrot nose.I might have use tiny bit of those Wilson melts to hold nose on. For olaf arms I was kinda fancy ...lol I used shoestring licorice and cut to look like branch but you lay out on wax paper and use coco melt by painting licorice using like a glue you add other pieces and paint a few times till pieces hold good and melts hard the ya do back side.lt looks nice a a branch...

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Get up early to drop off the dog at the vet's for a bath. - COMPLETE
- Sweep and mop the kitchen floor. - COMPLETE
- Wash all the dog toys and blankets.
- Throw out the dog mattress.
- Clean the dog crate, and put in the new mattress.
- Refill prescriptions. - COMPLETE
- Call doctor to clarify a question about a test I need. - COMPLETE
- Pick up the dog from the vet's.
- Pick up a few groceries.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Get up early to drop off the dog at the vet's for a bath. - COMPLETE
- Sweep and mop the kitchen floor. - COMPLETE
- Wash all the dog toys and blankets.
- Throw out the dog mattress.
- Clean the dog crate, and put in the new mattress.
- Refill prescriptions. - COMPLETE
- Call doctor to clarify a question about a test I need. - COMPLETE
- Pick up the dog from the vet's.
- Pick up a few groceries.

I'm so pleased with myself I just had to say - I GOT EVERYTHING ON MY LIST DONE TODAY! (It took from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. but that's okay.) <beaming>

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- make 2 vet appointments
- make a hair appointment
- pick up meal for Thursday
- make sweet potatoes for Thursday
- laundry
- buy gas ( I saw it for $2.97 yesterday!)

[nhplowboi]

Go pick up the Bean's heart meds in Keene (20 miles away).
Stop at the Keene Hyundai dealership and see what I think about the Tuscon in real time.
Stop at the Keene Home depot and look for an odd shaped light plate an ex-tenant broke.
Buy a new horse trough, um there goes $400 :( . I filled the old one yesterday and the seams were leaking everywhere.
I need a new battery for my plow truck but I am thinking that may have to wait. Wal-mart, the day before Thanksgiving, just might be a zoo.

[Bèsame*]

I'm at work... I'm sure it's not gonna be as busy as the grocery stores.
And yet, I need to go to one. I realized I need horseradish for the prime rib.
And then mosey on over to CVS to pick up Mom's requests.

Later make a my 24 hour fruit salad and bake the potatoes for twice baked.

Have a glass a wine.

Oh yeah, what's for dinner?? Lol

[Orema]

– Exercise, maybe
– Speak with dna family and chosen family
– Start holiday shopping for the little ones
– Decide if I’m going to Dad’s gravesite tomorrow
– Cook wings, dressing, collards
– Avoid eating popcorn, maybe
– Thank Cousin Al again for the video of a grandmother I never met
– Pull out the holiday tree, maybe

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Take care of doggo
- Eat
- Nap
- Take care of Brittany
- Eat
- Nap
- Take care of doggie
- Eat
- Nap
- Take care of puppy
- Eat
- Go to bed

[Bèsame*]

Have a cup of pumpkin spice coffee. Maybe 2? With a piece of cheese Danish.
Make pumpkin dessert.
Put up outside Christmas decorations.

I got most of my dinner prep done last night. I even did laundry for Mom and I.

And oops, somehow some Black Friday online shopping has occurred😯

[kittygrrl]

Pie https://media.istockphoto.com/id/184330759/photo/pumpkin-pie-slice-with-whipped-cream-on-a-rustic-table.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=nyVEvWKqsqp30ykGr8P-QHU98iwpTcB-S77nF4d2iXQ=just out of oven

[nina03]

Waiting for the painfully slow conclusion to the Bills game. Omg. They're tied, 15 seconds left in the game.
After that, the usual Thanksgiving day stuff.
Edited to add: Buffalo won by 3 points with 2 seconds left in the game. Woohoo!

[Orema]

– Try an online eye-brow tutorial
– Purge my makeup and toss out any oldies
– Transfer remaining makeup to the new caddy
– Update my medicare health plan (https://www.ehealthmedicareplans.com/), maybe
– Change linen
– Make a canna-salve (https://homesteadandchill.com/how-to-make-cannabis-salve/), maybe
– Make some bean-less chili

:bow:

[Bèsame*]

Saturday

Meeting up with a friend to have a glass of wine and see a boat parade. Excited for a little holiday festivities. Perfect weather. 69°.

Psst...come visit😉

[cricket26]

*decorate for Christmas
*start my Christmas shopping
*get gas and wash my car
*put together my grandaughters Christmas present
*do laundry
*bake pumpkin bread and artisan bread
:coffee:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- write and address holiday cards
- find a pile of mail that I know is missing because it has some important docs in it
- call the animal shelter about scheduling the rest of Brittany's heartworm treatment
- laundry

[kittygrrl]

watching...
kittens @ play ..
making ..
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listening to ..
NgsENBX-sQQ

coffee

[Orema]

– Exercise
– Take out tree and make tree skirt
– Give myself a pedi
– Get “emerald bliss” ingredients for smoothy, maybe
– Book an appt with Doc for a line up
– Start making care packages to mail in the next week
– Finish shopping for the little ones
– Pat myself on the back and thank my lucky stars

[Bèsame*]

counting the hours till I can clock out

make my list of ingredients for holiday goodies

post office. My Mom makes me go there often with her online returns. Lol

stalkerish emails

football tonight..

[nhplowboi]

Waiting for the shop to bring my Mahindra (that's a tractor) back to the farm today.

Once the tractor is back I really need to go into Brattleboro and get some banking done. I am not adept (ok I just haven't bothered to learn) how to deposit checks by taking pictures of them. Besides the tellers are all good for a laugh and a story.

I have to go to Wal-mart for dog and bird food and maybe something to go into my fridge.

I'll be driving by Tractor Supply so when I do chores this morning I will check to see if I am getting low on any feed and grab that if needed.

Light two fires.......one under my butt to get things done and the other in the woodstove tonight when I have accomplished this list.

[Kätzchen]

My extended family is moving back to Idaho, this weekend, but today we have our last holiday meal together before they go. I will miss them greatly. :(

Then go pick up something for my mom and have it shipped via FedEx. :canadian:

Mostly staying home today and resting. :bow:

[Stone-Butch]

Only one thing, waiting for my brother to come pick me up so we can go to lunch. In a one hour drive lots of traffic can keep you slowed down.

[Bèsame*]

I think if I make a list, I will stick to it.

Some laundry
Some gardening
Some cleaning
( key word "some". Gets me off the hook for completing it..lol)

Football and Holiday cards. Muti tasking there.

I know the grocery store will be happening with Mom's list.

Ok..not a bad list. Lol

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I like that qualifier "some", Besame*.

- Some laundry
- Try to finish holiday cards
- sleep

and that's it!

[Gemme]

I did soooo good today!

I wanted to get up and work on cleaning up and out some of my garage so I could park Winnie in it before the snow started today.

Done!

I wanted to donate some items to Savers.

Done (and I picked up a nifty roll top desk and two pretty jars)!

I wanted to do laundry.

In process now.

I wanted to bring some furniture items inside the apartment to clean them up and determine if I'm keeping them or selling them.

Done!

I wanted to bring my winter clothes in my storage unit back home.

Done (and my shoulders are aching to prove it!!

I wanted to get a shower.

Done. I'm all shea buttered up.

I want to get some real sleep tonight.

TBD. The struggle has been real the past week or two.

[Orema]

– more calls to family to make sure everyone is inside and safe
– make more canna butter and body butter, maybe
– start writing holiday cards (some are late, bad girl)
– start writing thank you cards
– work on some crafts
– make some Emerald Bliss smoothies to last a couple days
– praise one of the littles ones for making her bed each day
– thank my lucky stars

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- take care of the doggo
- grocery shopping for Christmas Eve dinner
- pick up last minute stocking stuffers and some more wrapping paper
- send a late Christmas card to my Aunt Sue
- deep clean guest bathroom

[GeorgiaMa'am]

It's just me and Brittany for the next 24 hours or so - the fam is out doing Christmas stuff. That's just as well, I can blast some alternative Christmas tunes (think the Pogues and Sting and the Waitresses) while I do the following:

- finish cleaning the guest bathroom
- clean the kitchen
- call my Mom
- wrap presents
- prep tomorrow night's dinner

and then B and I will finish watching The Nightmare Before Christmas before we snuggle down in our beds, while visions of sugarplums dance in our heads.

[FireSignFemme]

Make fast food type tartar sauce
Wrap presents
Finish laundry
Cut up stacks of old T-shirts too worn to donate to use for things around the house like dust cloths and more.
Do the dishes
Drain then scrub and disinfect the bathtub. I filled it just in case because of the bad weather, forgot about it, then walked in to find Monte drinking out of it. Or at least trying. Not from the tub where there's water in abundance but from the faucet with barely a drop coming out. Okay then so it's been established, Survival Kitty you're not. I kind of figured as much the day I found him trying to hide behind some cardboard boxes large enough to cover up most of him but left his ears sticking out. I wanted to believe it was a one off and give him the benefit of the doubt but... Yeah well I love you anyway I told him.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Unload and reload the dishwasher
- Wrap presents
- Fill stockings
- Check in with some people and wish them a Merry Christmas
- Hang up Christmas cards
- Mix up a couple of appetizers and prep for oven
- Take care of the doggo

[Orema]

Not much … will talk with family and watch movies.

[Orema]

– Work on income taxes
– Make some canna oil and salve
– Exercise
– Write a thank you card

[cricket26]

-laundry
-dishes
-call my twin
-watch Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
-pick up thyroid meds
-make cornbread to go with beans and rice
-pay bills
-start taxes

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Everyone who's starting their taxes: Good for you! I can't even think about that yet.

- change sheets
- laundry
- prep dinner for next few days
- clear a path in my bedroom - I've let it get very cluttered in there since Christmas

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- change sheets and do laundry, because I didn't get those done yesterday
- gather up trash from around the house
- pick up all of Brittany's confetti, although I might need a rake - it's like leaves everywhere. I suppose I could try to stop her, but she loves it so much that I can't bear to.
- work on an arts and crafts project

[FireSignFemme]

More housework. I have appointments with two social service workers coming up and I don't want either of them thinking J isn't taking good care of me. I don't know why they always suspect that. It's like I told the last one - Of course she isn't abusing me. If she was why would my son still be walking around unharmed? I mean he's the one who picked her. I'm not going to punish her for his faults.

[Bèsame*]

Today is a short day at work. Yippee!
I hope to get a 2-3 inch trim off the ends of my hair.

Then a brisk walk around the spring bayou to enjoy this beautiful afternoon.

Make some brownies with Valentine M&M's for my crew at work.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Clean the hallway carpet. <sigh>

[nhplowboi]

Car shopping....wish me luck. My 2016 350 truck will not be a trade-in. The truck gets like 12 per gallon and I need something more traveling friendly. I will be paying cash so I hope that gets me some bargining power. Looking at either a Subaru Crosstrek or Forester. I drive so little I am thinking I might be able to get by with a used vehicle as they now can easily get 100k plus miles. I guess there is something good to be said about getting old.....expensive purchases can be considered your last.

[Stone-Butch]

Hey nh I hear ya bud. I bought what I thought would be my last buy and got used van and paid cash. Done, lol. Thats good thinking or so I thought. Van has given me not 10cents worth of trouble. As you know you lose a huge chunk of cash on whatever vehicle you buy if it is new. Hope you are doing ok my friend. Like said before I need to get down there to see you or you pop up here for a week. Anyway take care of you .

my agenda today got me groceries and a much needed haircut.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Looking at either a Subaru Crosstrek or Forester. . . . I guess there is something good to be said about getting old.....expensive purchases can be considered your last.


Good luck car shopping! I've had the same thought about getting a used Subaru Forester or an Outback, and how it will probably be my last car.

I also had a similar thought about my dog - how she will probably be my last dog. :|

* * * * *

Today I have to:
- go to the grocery store on Valentine's Day :( because I forgot to purchase 2 cards instead of just 1 (thank goodness I remembered 2 gifts, I just forgot the card, it's Old Timer's disease)
- make dinner
- be home when the Orkin guy comes
- be home when Amazon Fresh delivers groceries (on the day I'm going to the grocery store; I know, it's ironic)

[nhplowboi]

A doctors visit for the hand I burned on the wood stove. My fourth visit and yes, it was that bad of a burn.
Stop at the state liquor store for some of my downfall poison.
A trip to Wally for groceries.
Then to Tractor Supply for a wood bundle and to see if their winter coats are any cheaper. I have plenty of wood outside at the house but their wood is extra dry and split.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Cook 3 meals with my Mom's "help". Breakfast is going to be a frittata with pasta, meatballs, tomato basil sauce and whatever veggies I can find.
- Watch TV with Mom.
- Keep Mom entertained.
- Make sure Mom and I both take all our meds on time.

[nhplowboi]

Thinking I'm going to go down the driveway and pick up some starter firewood for the coming cold spell.
Cut up the one log blocking me from doing a drive/plow through to the back woodpile.
Haul in a few bigger chunks for the stove so they can dry out a little more after setting out in the snow/weather.
Yep, it is ALL about wood this week with the weather I see that's coming.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Sleep.
- Recover from trip to see Mom.
- Play with dog.
- Unpack.
- Sleep some more.

[FireSignFemme]

Babysit, my place while J sees the chiropractor
Babysit latter, their place while J gets a massage

She and my grandson were involved in a minor fender bender the other day. The man who caused it tore out of there like a bet out of hell. Fortunately no one was hurt and they all have insurance. I guess my grandson handled it well and didn't start crying until he realized his mom was. Even then it was only just a bit. Everyone was calm and very polite. The woman who rear ended J gave Little Man a healthy snack treat and a stuffed toy hedgehog. No one wants a car wreck but if one can't be avoided this one went pretty well so far as these things go.

After J is done with her wellness trip then a quick run to the store to pick up a few things for dinner. Then home again home again jiggity jig.

[nhplowboi]

We are supposed to have a storm coming in tonight and lasting through tomorrow. Then the temp is going to drop like a rock so no getting out of the usual snow work with luck and sun, it's just not going to happen.
Do some dishes, ok mostly silverware, because frozen meals only need a fork.
I need to go out and turn the plow truck around and make sure it has plenty of gas.
I've been bringing in wood but a few more rounds won't hurt and maybe I'll run a few pieces of slab through the chopsaw.
Go down cellar and check to see if I need an oil delivery.
Cancel my Dr's appt for tomorrow because the bandages are off and the hand look pretty good.
Go to the store and pick up some food and beverage so I won't be driving in that mess tomorrow.
Check the nesting boxes when I let the chickens out because there is gold in them their hay.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Sleep.
Play with the doggo.
Finish up a craft project and prepare for mailing.
Contact my doctor and change my appointment.
Fill out some insurance paperwork and upload it.
Sleep some more.

[Bèsame*]

I'm sitting at the dealership today. They are installing an anti theft device. Apparently, there are videos being made to show how easy it is to break in and start my car model.

I brought some handwork with me. Let's see if I can put my phone down. I'm rather addicted to a game I have. LOL

I've been bingeing on Breaking Bad!!! I was slow to that party.Lol

[clay]

I'm sitting at the dealership today. They are installing an anti theft device. Apparently, there are videos being made to show how easy it is to break in and start my car model.

I brought some handwork with me. Let's see if I can put my phone down. I'm rather addicted to a game I have. LOL

I've been bingeing on Breaking Bad!!! I was slow to that party.Lol

I LOVED that show, watched it all. There is another part of that show, Better Call Saul that you must watch, too!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I've been bingeing on Breaking Bad!!! I was slow to that party.Lol

Breaking Bad was a great show! Easy to binge. When you get done, Better Call Saul is also really good - it fills in some of the gaps from Breaking Bad, too, in addition to just being a really good show on its own.

* * * * *

Agenda:

- Clean kitchen
- Pick up prescriptions
- One load of laundry

[Orema]

– Rest
– Ice
– More rest
– More ice
– Exercises (maybe)

[Bèsame*]

A very busy day at work! Its definitely spring in Florida. Absolutely gorgeous day to be outside☀️😎

Later meeting with a dear friend for BBQ and a walk around a cute neighborhood tonight to spy on all the chandeliers that have been transformed into yard lights in their trees. This neighborhood is famous for this. Two for one great company and get in some extra steps!

[nhplowboi]

Another snow prep day. Off to Wally for food and supplies, Tractor Supply for suet because those birds will need a little fat with this storm coming in and a bag of cracked corn for the chickens, then to the drive to jockey cars around because a friend wants to leave their kid's car here during the storm, bring in a little more wood, and go to the state boozery for a bottle so at the end of the plowing day I can relax with a bloody by the fire.

[Orema]

– Fold a few loads of laundry
– Binge watch Code Black
– Catch up with Will Trent and Michelle Obama
– Read up on the upcoming May 2 election

[nhplowboi]

Getting my hairs cut. I look like I live under a bridge.
Pick up some chicken feed for my girls.
Probably a Wally stop.....I saw a slow cooker recipe that looked simple and easy.
An adult beverage stop for tonight's enjoyment.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- hopefully a morning nap since I didn't get a single wink of sleep all night
- a load or two of laundry
- clean off the kitchen table
- open and take care of mail that's been accumulating for a while
- finish the boi's taxes
- assemble Easter baskets for the boi and the boy and hide them in my closet

[Orema]

– Exercise (Line dancing and calf stretching, maybe indoor biking)
– Open at least one box in the garage if it’s not too hot
– Call Bae-Bae
– Research NYC tours for a trip the young folks are taking
– Soak my tootsies for a foot peel (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JXH3G1N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1) I’m trying out.
– Count my lucky stars
– Pick up a prescription that’s ready, maybe

:bow:

[Kätzchen]

-- Work

--Play

--Sleep

:jester::jester::jester:

[Orema]

– Physical Therapy
– Breakfast at the brunch place
– To the cable company to return some equipment
– To the mall for some makeup. Maybe I’ll get my eyebrows done.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Not much. Today I will -

- Straighten out my pill box
- Update my beneficiaries for my retirement plan
- Watch the baseball game

[Gemme]

It's all done. Work for a few hours then move some money around and then go to the store. Come home and re-solidify because it's hotter than Hades out there.

[Bèsame*]

I met someone last night. I think we hit it off pretty good so far. You know, cautious as I go forward.

Later, I'm taking pineapple upside down cake to watch a sunset. Easy breezy and super causal.

[Gemme]

There was only one thing on my agenda today. I wanted to go the art festival that's going on this weekend and I did.

I got some adorable goodies too!

What was NOT on my agenda was sunburn and I thought I had it covered but I'd forgotten to lotion up my shoulders since I had my hair down. I wasn't expecting 95% humidity (which meant my hair went up about an hour in). Ugh. So now I have matching crescent shaped burns on my shoulders.
My next agenda is more Noxzema.

[firegal]

Moved to Butte Montana 2 weeks ago.Bought house across from Municiple golf
course.Have 2 garage did a complete remodel.Had my recently purchased 67 Camaro shipped there. Had to leave the lawlessness in seattle tacoma area.So am trying to upack a box or 2 a day.Hope all is well. BYEEEE

[Orema]

– Ship my old computer to my nephew*
– Buy some cannabis to make another batch, maybe
– Shop for groceries
– Vacuum
– Exercise, maybe
– Unpack more boxes for the citywide garage sale

*It's cheaper to ship it than for me to drive it to him. Go figger.

[Orema]

– Get the flu shot and
– Find out if the Covid booster is in my area
– Pick up groceries
– Make a batch of body butter
– Think about creating an online dating profile
– Pull out the winter garb and put away the summer clothes
– Catch up on The Chi
– Thank my lucky stars
– Pull out some masks

[Orema]

Today’s agenda is to move all furniture out of the home office, remove the old area rug, put in the new rug, move the furniture back into the office.

I think I can manage this with my pink dolly. If not, plan B is to have some movers help me over the weekend or on Monday.

[kittygrrl]

cookies...maybe an apple pie...music, a book..coffee

[cinnamongrrl]

Work and I THOUGHT there was a Gratefull Dead tribute to go to tonight but it’s tomorrow. Meh. So laundry tonight and make dinner. More decorating of the new abode.

[Orema]

– Accompany a friend to PT who cancelled the last appt for the weather
– Shop for groceries
– Make a batch of body butter, maybe
– Update my weight and exercise spreadsheet for 2024
– Count my blessings

[Chancie]

I joined a new BBBS program, and I have my first meeting with my Little today. My local agency avoids gender-specific language, but in other parts of the country, this agency is known as Big Brothers Big Sisters. I’m excited slash nervous.

[Bèsame*]

Making birthday cupcakes. Smells pretty sweet over here.🧁🧁🧁

[Orema]

Hair salon appt. Looking for a new hairdresser and I’m hoping she’s the one.

Re-up at the dispensary. They have a 25% discount on prepackaged flower (mostly shake). That’s what I use to make canna oil.

Stop at the grocery store for cucumbers and oiives. I also want something sweet but I’m not even going on that side of the store, maybe.

[Chancie]

I’m rewatching the first few seasons of The Crown, and then I’ll watch the last couple of seasons. I just rewatched Bridgerton 1 and 2 and Queen Charlotte.

I might make biscotti. If I can, I’ll divide the dough in three parts, and freeze two batches. 🤞🏽

ETA Pete just came downstairs and said, Oh boy, I can’t wait for cookies.

[Soft*Silver]

What my plans were: to bring home the new to me refrigerator and get it in my kitchen while donating my old refrigerator to someone in need.

Didn’t happen

It was also complicated and I’m not going to bore you with the details. but the new to me refrigerator is sitting in my garage. And my old refrigerator is still sitting in my kitchen.(the person in need is going to get it next weekend.)

Hopefully, next weekend, this will be taken care of. I’m exhausted. But I’m not complaining that it didn’t happen, because many good things happened. While this was going on!

I also walked around my garden areas, and I am so excited that we’re going to have an early spring! I have so many wonderful plans for this elaborate garden!

[Orema]

– Ride the bike
– Paint my face
– Go grocery shopping
– Fold all those clothes I washed yesterday
– Take some selfies

Years ago a butch, who didn’t like hys looks, told me he took selfies every day and it helped. I’m going to try it to help me adjust to my older-looking self.

[Orema]

Voting. Going to cast my vote for Joe Biden in our Presidential Primary. Biden at his worst (old, possibly confused at times, you name it) is better than Trump at his best (whatever that may be).

Dinner. Going to eat at the “lodge.” In my area many ethinc groups (Poles, Lithuanians, Irish, etc.) have clubs. You don’t have to belong to the ethnic group to join, but you have to be approved by the “membership committee.” You become a member by connections with another member. My membership for one of the lodges was approved yesterday so a couple friends and I are celebrating (we celebrate anything around here) by gong to the lodge tonight for burgers and beer. Should be fun.

I’ll also do the laundry and give myself a mani/pedi.

[Soft*Silver]

Leaving work early to get my hip checked. I had hip replacement a few years ago and for some reason it’s causing me problems. Need to find out why

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I got everything on my list done today!

- Give Brittany her monthly heartworm and flea/tick meds
- Go to hospital to get labs done
- Order CPAP supplies
- Pay bills
- Fire my housekeeper. I'm really sad about this one. It's purely a financial decision.

[Bèsame*]

Getting ready to embark on a one day cruise. Well, it's a ferry. It crosses the Tampa bay. Once on the other side. Getting on a trolley to have lunch in an old orginal Cuban town.
After we get back, a trip to Trader Joe's!

Possible afternoon showers 😕😐

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Reschedule Orkin
- Reschedule mammogram
- Refill prescriptions
- Clean out the refrigerator
- Gather up trash

[kittygrrl]

dreams ....

[Chancie]

I can’t explain why I doubled a batch of crockpot bbq sauce. I divvied up the sauce in a hodgepodge collection of jars.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

It's been a slow day. I made hair appointments for me and the boy, and I played with the dog. I listened to an audiobook.

But the most fun I had today was making an Easter basket for the boy! I decorated it, filled it up with his favorite snacks, and hid it in his bedroom. If he finds it before Sunday morning, I'll tell him the Easter bunny came by early while he wasn't here. But I don't think he'll find it early, it's pretty well hidden.

[Bèsame*]

First, I'm trying to decide on my hair. Curly? Straight?

Then off to Church, with Boss butch.
Afterwards, there is a honey( I wish, my honey, but no) do list for her to do at my house.
I'm going to grill rib eyes
And a basketball game is on.
Many libations will be consumed.

Happy Easter!

[nhplowboi]

Getting wood. I thought I was ready to skate on this chore but we have a storm headed our way. I run wood in my "big room" (20x30?) to cut back on my monthly winter oil bill of $1500.
The weather is great today and a sweat will actually be broke bringing the wood into the house. I have a nearby business where I can get two skid-steer bucket loads of kiln dried wood for basically $160 and that usually lasts me two weeks in real winter weather. Hoping this load will get me through the rest of this winter/spring and into summer front yard campfires.

[Bèsame*]

Well, there was work.
Then I applied a loose ruffle to the skirt of my dress. It was too short. I had to make a plan. I used the scraps I had and made a 4 inch loose flowing ruffle. Looks better than too short. I must say, this has been a labor of love.


My bike (her name is Roxy) got her tires filled yesterday. I'm going to go take a spin a little later.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

The weather is great today and a sweat will actually be broke bringing the wood into the house. I have a nearby business where I can get two skid-steer bucket loads of kiln dried wood for basically $160 and that usually lasts me two weeks in real winter weather. Hoping this load will get me through the rest of this winter/spring and into summer front yard campfires.

Mmm, I can almost smell the wood smoke.

* * *

I'm setting up a tea station in my room. I don't know why I never thought of this before. Prior to now, I only got tea if I asked the boy to make it, and I hate to ask him to do this kind of thing very often. He already does so many chores. But I ordered an electric tea kettle (introduced to me by a Canadian friend - I don't know why, but we don't really use these in the South - we used the kind you put on the stove). Anyway, I've got room for my 3 favorite teas and a tea cup on a shelf, and I'm moving some stuff around so I can have the kettle next to my Brita water pitcher. I can't wait to relax with some Honey Vanilla Chamomile.

It has just occurred to me that I could have used the microwave. Oh, well.

[Bèsame*]

Well, there was work.
Then I applied a loose ruffle to the skirt of my dress. It was too short. I had to make a plan. I used the scraps I had and made a 4 inch loose flowing ruffle. Looks better than too short. I must say, this has been a labor of love.


My bike (her name is Roxy) got her tires filled yesterday. I'm going to go take a spin a little later.

Well, the labor of love ....
Let me tell you, the bodice part is not working. It's a wrap around, but there is just too much gap coming across my chest. Sooo, I've tried all my secrets. Nothing is working. I've headed back to the drawing board. I picked a simple sheath dress with a fancy tie sleeve. Then it was the time to pick a new fabric. Perused for a for a few days and finally found it! Ordered it and it has arrived! Yay!

https://www.stylishfabric.com/media/catalog/product/cache/a74cc23f4803096c4ad899415c0930c6/p/-/p-1545-698-peacock-peach500.jpg

Vertical lines, figure flattering! And in my colors!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Try to get some sleep. It's 4 a.m. and I haven't slept in two days. I'm not sleepy now. But I really need to get some sleep, because

2. At 10:30 a.m. I have a doctor's appointment. I will have to get up by 7:45 a.m. to shower and get dressed. It takes me awhile to do those things these days.

3. Lunch at my favorite burger place as a reward for the doctor's visit. Yes, I deserve a reward. It's one of those really invasive doctor visits.

4. Catch up on texting with some friends.

5. Work on a craft project.

[easygoingfemme]

Morning stuff (shower, dress, coffee, pack lunch, check seedlings)
Work (who knows what will happen, never a dull moment)
Home
Grill dinner for self and parents (Salmon and asparagus on the menu)
Take a little hike
Play cards
Read
Sleep

[GeorgiaMa'am]

My agenda today is to make an agenda for my house cleaner. Yes, we did "break up", but she just happens to be in town this week and has Friday available. I can't afford her, but I really need her, so this is a one off.

[easygoingfemme]

*Shower/dress/makeup/coffee- check
*Check seedlings- check: Sprouts, people. We have sprouts!
*Work. Many meetings scheduled today. Boo.
*Continue search for geriatric practitioner for my father
*Home
*Make dinner- salads with leftover grilled chicken
*Rest depends on weather. If the rain stops, I'll go walk for a while. If not, I have more seeds to get started.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Sort and break down recyclables.
2. Take out trash.
3. Laundry, fold clothes and put away.
4. Find the make and model of my HVAC unit so I can get someone to service it.
5. Make bed.
6. Hopefully, I will have time and energy to work on a crafty project.

[Soft*Silver]

Actually, this is for tomorrow
1. Order compost to be delivered
2. Set out my bird houses. I got new hummingbird ones this year.
3. Finish up my bird baths. I got two new ones and they were supposed to be fountains, but I cut off the cords. Big bowl is going to be used for water for the birds. And the two smaller bowls will be for pollinators.
4. Finish my spiral strawberry garden

[Bèsame*]

Well there was work.

4 hour lunch to take Mom to private dentist. Costly, but it's time to speed up the process of her dental work.

Stayed an hour after work. Good times with the boss😊

Watered plants for traveling buddy. She is in Switzerland this week.

Going to dip little pretzels in brightly colored candy melts, for a community service event for Florida Sheriff's kid ranch. Making goodies for the kiddos after we do some painting there. That's happening on Saturday.

Hopefully get to bed at a decent hour.

[jerbear]

It’s been years since I been on this sight. I have seen things have changed. My agenda for the day is just trying to reconnect with old friends and find a since of community that I have listed over time.

[Kätzchen]

It’s been years since I been on this sight. I have seen things have changed. My agenda for the day is just trying to reconnect with old friends and find a since of community that I have listed over time.

Welcome back to the community!!

Here’s to your good health and reconnecting with friends in the community.

:bow:

[GeorgiaMa'am]

1. Call the insurance company and correct a letter they sent me. I hope it's not an argument, and that they will simply see the error of their ways.

2. Send notes to some of my medical providers asking for records.

3. Change Brittany's dog beds around the house for new ones.

4. Try to get Brittany to learn to catch a ball or at least chase it. I have purchased multitudes of balls, and she doesn't like any of them. I have high hopes for one that came in the mail yesterday, though; hopefully it is small and light enough for her.

5. Confirm dates and times and carpooling for an event Thursday, and find an outfit to wear.

6. Wash Brittany's toys in the clothes washer.

[Bèsame*]

Pedicure by myself 😥 after work.
The skies are dark and the thunder is rumbling. So very relaxing.

I hope the skies open up and just pour!!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Physical therapy exercises
- Fold laundry
- Play with Brittany
- Watch new episodes of Gray's Anatomy

[Orema]

I’m voting today and am jack happy about it.

Voting Blue and am casting a vote for Hill Harper who’s running for a U.S. Senate seat. I’m hoping he’s the real deal. We’ll see.

:bow:

[easygoingfemme]

Now, coffee and getting myself rolling for work.

Work. Many meetings today. Hopefully time around that to do more of what I really need to do at work.

Quick turnaround time at home and then...

Evening crew time rowing on the river- happy place!

Work through piles of papers related to my father's health care.

Zone out.

Sleep.

[Bèsame*]

My neighbor just came in from up North. Snowbirds. She invited me to Tacos tonight. She is sad about my Mom. She always helped my Mom bring in the trash can.

She also told me she wants to plant a hibiscus in her honor. I wish she could have been her the night she died. I could have really used a hug from her.

We will have fun tonight!

[Bèsame*]

ahhhhhh, finishing up a pedicure. Soft pink toes.
I have the rest of the evening to myself. I see a lavender facial later.

[Bèsame*]

Well....we had a beach Day at Clearwater Beach today. This beach has super white silky sands. The water temp has cooled down Lucky us, the dolphins were so entertaining. They were closer to the shore and they were having fun, that's for sure. I love this beach and I'm not far from it, lucky me!

https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/NrzH8zHPaMGXzQaU1hPmTWAKRd4=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc() :format(webp)/clearwater-beach-pier-60-5f7fcd438d5941109b730a883d3a06ec-ca28b08a1a544a44bef0d14fe275998c.jpg

On the way home we stopped for ice cream. I've been wanting to try the Mexican Hot Chocolate flavor. It did not disappoint. Chocolate, cinnamon and some Cheyenne pepper. My fav now!

In a little while we will be heading downtown to a new brewery. We can sit under the trees and have dinner, try new brews and listen to some live music.

Now this has been a perfect Summer Day!

[Soft*Silver]

I’m having the granddaughters over today. We’re gonna go through the garden and pick the rest of the vegetables. I’m late getting The fall Garden in So I’ll be doing that too. I was too busy at work to focus on the garden the last couple weeks.

[Bèsame*]

Agenda...
First of I was able to sleep 3 hours past my alarm.
Do flying debris and leaf clean up around here.
Unpack hurricane evacuation stuff from car.
Some laundry.
Already went to grocery store, fruit and veggies are back in the house.

Watch college football later.
Butch bestie is coming over for dinner, more football and new drink specials. ( She's in charge)

[easygoingfemme]

I'm meeting a friend shortly to climb Black Mountain. It's my friend's birthday and almost retirement party. I think it's going to be a heck of a climb. I'm excited. It's a two hour drive each way and probably 5 hours of climbing so that's going to be a lot of my day. Then there will be showering, hydrating, and eating. Though we might go out to eat after in our dirty climbing clothes so we can have a toast to her milestones.

[Soft*Silver]

The garden club I belong to is having internal wars. The president versus the other officers. While I helped start this club, I chose not to be an officer. I’ve got way too much on my plate. But now that it looks like the club is going to fall apart, I need to get involved so that it doesn’t die completely. Today is an emergency meeting. I have to go!
After the meeting, my daughter is taking me to purchase some mum. When I get hom,. I’m going to paint some pots. I rooted a bunch of succulents and I’m going to repot them so that I can give them away as Christmas gifts.
And I’m probably going to make something called bubalinky chicken, something my mother was quite famous for

[Stone-Butch]

Slept very late today. Had a wonderful get together yesterday. The family brought the little one in for my birthday and got pizza on the way with a beautiful cake covered with candles lol. They were away for two months so I missed the little ones 8th birthday so we celebrated together opening gifts and having lots of laughs. It was wonderful to have a good day of sleep and rest.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Slept very late today. Had a wonderful get together yesterday. The family brought the little one in for my birthday and got pizza on the way with a beautiful cake covered with candles lol. They were away for two months so I missed the little ones 8th birthday so we celebrated together opening gifts and having lots of laughs. It was wonderful to have a good day of sleep and rest.

I'm so glad you had a
wonderful birthday,
Stone-Butch!

[easygoingfemme]

Slept very late today. Had a wonderful get together yesterday. The family brought the little one in for my birthday and got pizza on the way with a beautiful cake covered with candles lol. They were away for two months so I missed the little ones 8th birthday so we celebrated together opening gifts and having lots of laughs. It was wonderful to have a good day of sleep and rest.

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you had a nice time with family.

[easygoingfemme]

I think today is my last day of Monday PFLA. My dad's needs are more scattered now so I can't cram all of his appointments into Mondays. We do have cardiology this afternoon. I have a big annual board meeting tonight for work and that's usually a fun one, bringing in our new board members.

This morning I have an external inspection for the house I'm buying so hopefully that all goes well!

[nhplowboi]

Belated birthday wishes Stonie!!! I hope it was a great day and wishing you the best in the coming year!

[nhplowboi]

Hang in there egf while you're juggling all your family needs. You will never regret being there to do what is needed. I speak from experience and I wish you strength in your undertaking of familial love. I think today is my last day of Monday PFLA. My dad's needs are more scattered now so I can't cram all of his appointments into Mondays. We do have cardiology this afternoon. I have a big annual board meeting tonight for work and that's usually a fun one, bringing in our new board members.

This morning I have an external inspection for the house I'm buying so hopefully that all goes well!

[easygoingfemme]

Hang in there egf while you're juggling all your family needs. You will never regret being there to do what is needed. I speak from experience and I wish you strength in your undertaking of familial love.

Thank you, and agreed. I've been very intentional in my choices to make sure I was nearby when these times came, and here they are.

[nhplowboi]

I have a rep from a local company coming out to give me an estimate on a few minor repairs (replacing a couple of doors and windows) and then a larger fix. I want to replace the middle roof of my home with the metal insulated panels I have seen on line. That will entail big $$$ but I spend $1500 a month in oil in cold weather and I think this would cut it down by a third. There is a ton of work here for this company if they do good work so we'll see.

[easygoingfemme]

That will entail big $$$ but I spend $1500 a month in oil in cold weather and I think this would cut it down by a third.

Holy Cannoli! That's a heck of an oil bill. Def worth looking into your options.

It's been a busy day at work so far and looks like it will continue to be so. Then I was voluteered to join a work team for trivia night tonight at a local pub. It's a fundraiser for our domestic violence programs so... go team! (I suck at trivia...)

[nhplowboi]

Well that was an epic fail! When the rep started quoting me $3500 a window and $6000 to $8000 a door I thanked him for his time. I have gone back to Window World a cheaper option and I figure if they can give me 15 years a window it will work as that will be pretty near my expiration date. The Window World rep will be here on Saturday. The rep today did mention Foard Panels (made in the town next door) for the roof that would still need to be covered with metal but it is something I can explore.I have a rep from a local company coming out to give me an estimate on a few minor repairs (replacing a couple of doors and windows) and then a larger fix. I want to replace the middle roof of my home with the metal insulated panels I have seen on line. That will entail big $$$ but I spend $1500 a month in oil in cold weather and I think this would cut it down by a third. There is a ton of work here for this company if they do good work so we'll see.

[Soft*Silver]

I love the new orange/red metal roofs I am seeing on cabins around my locale! Good luck and I hope you find reasonable but very efficient windows, doors and roofs for your lovely home

Well that was an epic fail! When the rep started quoting me $3500 a window and $6000 to $8000 a door I thanked him for his time. I have gone back to Window World a cheaper option and I figure if they can give me 15 years a window it will work as that will be pretty near my expiration date. The Window World rep will be here on Saturday. The rep today did mention Foard Panels (made in the town next door) for the roof that would still need to be covered with metal but it is something I can explore.

[Soft*Silver]

I’m going to go and get my haircut. I’ve been keeping it short So that it’s more manageable. I like long hair but when I have it, I only just wear it up in a high ponytail.

Then I’m off to buy some clearance plants and bushes at Lowe’s. Lol.

I’ve already collected the fallen black walnuts. It’s my first season to harvest them and see if I can actually use them.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- wash a load of laundry
- hope that 4 overnight last minute orders show up, as they are needed for vacay
- fold towels
- change sheets
- take Brittany to the doggy spa/kennel
- pack a bag to carry on and a bag to check
- copy notes from my day planner with hotel, flight, restaurant info
- wash dishes
- get up at 6 a.m. (hopefully after some sleep)
- pack my medical bag with CPAP and meds
- shave (something I don't usually do but I will make the effort for swimsuits and shorts)
- take my weekly injection
- LEAVE!

Part of me really misses the days when I could throw a swimsuit and a spare outfit in the back seat of the car and take off for the beach. But no, I need my creature comforts and all the stuff that keeps me alive, and I really don't want to drive that far any more.

[easygoingfemme]

GeorgiaMa'am I hope you're having a wonderful and well deserved vacation!

So far today, I visited my father, then visited a friend recovering from a rough surgery. Now I'm loading up to get in the car and drive a couple of hours to meet a friend for what should be an epic haunted house experience. Mwahahahaha.

I'm tired and haven't been sleeping well but I think this trip will perk me up!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- pick up Brittany from the doggy spa/kennel and love, love, love on her!
- pay a bill
- empty trash cans
- order a new phone
- open packages that came while I was away

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- pay bills
- check in with a friend whose mother recently died
- try to sort out the ringtones on my new phone

[Chancie]

I got a new to me hydroponic growing system, and I’ve been watching YT videos to help me get a feel for how they work and how to set them up. The system was in someone’s shed, and I bet he bought it to germinate seeds for his garden, but he never used it. Anyway, I just started a cycle with distilled water to clean it. I’ll probably run it again with dilute hydrogen peroxide next. Right now, I’m just getting the hang of the parts.

[easygoingfemme]

I got a new to me hydroponic growing system, and I’ve been watching YT videos to help me get a feel for how they work and how to set them up. The system was in someone’s shed, and I bet he bought it to germinate seeds for his garden, but he never used it. Anyway, I just started a cycle with distilled water to clean it. I’ll probably run it again with dilute hydrogen peroxide next. Right now, I’m just getting the hang of the parts.

OOOh exciting! I got a mini hydro grower last year and am learning how to use it too. Last year it was good for indoor growth but not for transplanting outside ... hopefully next year works better!

[Chancie]

OOOh exciting! I got a mini hydro grower last year and am learning how to use it too. Last year it was good for indoor growth but not for transplanting outside ... hopefully next year works better!

I plugged in the grower and filled the tank with distilled water. The power button was blue and flashing, and I thought I read that the veg setting is the default, but neither the light nor the pump ever came on.What the hell

[Orema]

https://i.postimg.cc/26G8MpVQ/s-l1600.webp

Reframing a 24"x36" poster that I was going to throw away. Mine is in a silver frame and I'm reframing it in a black frame similar to the one in the photo above.

Before tossing it out I took a look online to see if I could find it. I found it here (https://www.ebay.com/itm/394712648847?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1zEb9zcq9RheJFwhsexWP3g40&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=394712648847&targetid=2321110923301&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9017498&poi=&campaignid=21395177960&mkgroupid=173029507908&rlsatarget=pla-2321110923301&abcId=9447227&merchantid=764140102&gad_source=1) going for as much as $1,500.

I decided to keep it and reframe it because mine is in very good condition even though I've had it for over 40 years.

I'll see if I can sell it.

[easygoingfemme]

Morning routine- coffee, read news, ready for work- check
Work. Hectic day oh my. - check
Therapy- thank goodness- check
Check in on parents- ongoing
Pajamas. A little Mary Jane. - check
I should eat dinner but am not hungry.
I shall now go between panicking about the election tomorrow and telling myself that panicking does nothing to help the situation.

[Chancie]

I’ve been paralyzed by anger and sadness since Wednesday at 3:21 am but we have a few social commitments, so I’m trying not to give up.

I’m making beer bread tomorrow, super easy, and we’re buying a pie, to bring to a neighbors’ home.

[easygoingfemme]

Well. I got through work. It's more rough than usual with everything going on.

I spent some time collecting broken pieces of glass from where we have been smashing things. Our rage space. We will make art of it.

I cooked a healthy dinner for my mom and I.

I stopped over at the house I'm readying to buy. It's a family house so I'm grateful I can do that. Did a little this and that.

But my goodness I'm exhausted. I don't think it's daylight savings, though that isn't helping. This emotional ride and preparing for the fight to come feels like such a weight on my entire body. We needed more than four years to recover from the last time.

[Soft*Silver]

I had all kinds of plans and they got changed today. I was going to spend the long day in the garden, but I woke up with a scratchy throat and my ears hurt. So I just decided to stay in the house. I cleaned a little bit and I’m doing a load of linens. Brushed out the dog making a huge pot roast. I’m gonna read a book about the I 70 murderer Herb baumeister. I was gonna put up my tree today too, but when I decide to be lazy, I give myself full approval in regard to everything lol.

[Bèsame*]

Good day spending with friends.
Friend took me to breakfast this morning. Pancakes and great conversation!

Later, bestie butch took me dinner. Went out to the beach to watch her fav college team. Went to Hooters..lol. I've never been. Again, a good time with her as always.

I'm home now and I'm watching a Christmas Hallmark movie. Time for some good comforting feelings. 🎄 🎄 🎁 🎁

[Orema]

Listen to inspiring music, that's on the agenda e'ryday.
Read the news from an international perspective.
Do my taxes. Should be easy peasy as long as I have the right documents.
Watch some TV.
Make some gummies.


I should exercise, but I might not get to it. Should do some laundry, but that can wait, too.

[Kätzchen]

We have an annual staff meeting after work today, but other than going to work and attending our staff meeting, I’ve been working on a project that my therapist and I began a couple years ago. I’ve been creating a journal of events and achievements from my lifetime, and including photographs from each event (etc). I found a small business out in Michigan that specializes in publishing these types of personal endeavors, so I’m publishing my private journal via this small business. I would have chosen a small business locally, but my favorite print shop went out of business during king chaos’s last reign of terror. I feel lucky that I found this fabulous print shop out in Michigan.

Link: https://www.publishingxpress.com/book-printing-ideas/journal-printing/

[Bèsame*]

Probably the same things as yesterday. I'm not working today, I'm resting my strained hamstring. You know, it's a major part of your leg. You don't realize how much you use it until it hurts. And I always thought it was your back that ran everything. I over did it at work on Sunday.
So it's Netflix, crocheting, Court TV and....
I found a really cute cotton shower curtain. I'm taking off the trim and will make a top out of the actually shower curtain. It's a Bohemian mauve-y gauze. Perfect for Florida summer weather. 🌴🌴

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I found a really cute cotton shower curtain. I'm taking off the trim and will make a top out of the actually shower curtain. It's a Bohemian mauve-y gauze. Perfect for Florida summer weather. 🌴🌴



Sorry about your hamstring! :(

Shower curtain: what a smart way to get a lot of fabric (presumably) inexpensively! Now that Jo Anne is closing all their stores, are you going to bargain hunt and stock up on supplies?

[Bèsame*]

Sorry about your hamstring! :(

Shower curtain: what a smart way to get a lot of fabric (presumably) inexpensively! Now that Jo Anne is closing all their stores, are you going to bargain hunt and stock up on supplies?

Most definitely!! I have my eye on the markdowns. I remember shopping at that store in So Cali, when it was called House of Fabrics. At times, I still refer to it like that. That was so many yards and outfits ago. Some times it was curtains and quilts.

I have bought fabrics on line but it's so hard to determine what it feels like. I have also bought garments to repurpose.However, I have lots of fabric in my Mom's stash.

[kittygrrl]

Just hanging

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- Today I have to get my battery jumped off and drive around awhile. My car has been sitting since before Christmas. The few times I have gone anywhere it has been easier to take Lyft or I rode with someone else. But now I need my car back.

- Seriously clean the kitchen.

- Cut up a pork loin into chops and freeze them and some chicken pieces. I got a good sale.

- Call Orkin and the handyman.

[Orema]

Spring Cleaning. I'll do a room a day (or as long as it will take). Today was the bathroom. Cleaned the shower top to bottom. Even pulled out the teak cleaner and scrubbed the seat. Will oil it later today. The bathroom was easy since everything is freshly painted.

Moving light-weight items out of the way for the painter and his son who are here to fix some separations I have going on. The tape that helps connect the ceiling to the wall is coming apart in one area. It's not unusual for this to happen by the lake. It's windy here and the homes move. I used to get the same conditions on the west coast with the Santa Ana winds. They'll fix that today.

Tomorrow I'll tackle the bedroom, I guess. Spring cleaning will be my exercise till the house is spring-time clean.

Thanking my lucky stars to have a little home to spring clean and healthy enough to do it.

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