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Post by leannec on Dec 3, 2022 16:18:16 GMT
Hi everyone! I have a busy day planned ... getting my hair done at noon ... my roots are baaaaad! ... then have to hit Costco, a place to get a key cut and a ladies clothing store to buy a gift card for my mum for Christmas ... Then I'm meeting my girlfriend later to visit our fav furniture and decor store AGAIN so she can pick up a wreath and then we will pick up dinner and come back to my place to hang out for the evening! Here are a few photos of my newest additions to my condo: Side table with canvas art - this is across from my kitchen island in my hallway ... Clock above my sofa - Side table with lamp - Dinner tonight will be pasta from our fav Italian restaurant ... takeout because we are feeling like that! I hope those who are feeling under the weather are feeling a bit better today! And those that need rest are getting it!!! What are your plans today? What is on your menu tonight? Have a great Saturday everybody!
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Post by ntsf on Dec 3, 2022 16:28:26 GMT
I made my three pies last night.. one crust totally was terrible, but the other two worked out.. maybe wrecked a cookie sheet.
and the oven is in desperate need of cleaning.. oven and stove top.. and I just didn't make the time or take the energy to do that. I did clean house..
big family dinner here today.. so no more cooking for me.. just have to do some more pickup. and clean the microwave. no one lives here, so many of these weekly tasks just don't get done.
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Post by sueg on Dec 3, 2022 16:39:33 GMT
I have just returned home from meeting my Ukrainian friend, his mum and grandma in the city. Mum and grandma left him with me, and went Christmas shopping while we wandered two of the markets. They are very different - one is the ‘Fairytale Forest’ and the other is Medieval themed. He bought his mum a present and we had a warm drink - they make a children’s version of glühwein that is non- alcoholic - before meeting back with the others.
Dinner tonight is beef goulash with cheese Spätzle.
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Post by destined2bmom on Dec 3, 2022 16:40:09 GMT
Hi Everyone, leannec Your condo looks beautiful! I love the picture and the clock and your light. Have fun with your girlfriend! ntsf Sorry about your cookie sheet. I hope that you enjoy your family gathering today! sueg Your day sounds like something out of a movie. How lovely! Today I feel much better. No cough or congestion. Hopefully I can get the family room ready to put up the tree. We have to vacuum and move furniture around. Dinner has not been decided. I hope all of you have a peaceful day!
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Post by quiltz on Dec 3, 2022 17:37:47 GMT
I am hosting a euchre party tonight so apps and snacks will be dinner. 12 people coming, including the trouble maker. Praying for a non drama evening.
I baked 12 loaves of banana bread as my "Christmas cards" to give to my friends tonight.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 3, 2022 17:39:33 GMT
We just got back from our walk and got rained on. We were soaked but thankfully it was just the outerwear. leannec all your accent pieces look great! Tonight will be Teriyaki Chicken over rice.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 3, 2022 17:42:44 GMT
Good morning. Dh is running through all of things he needs to get done this weekend and I'm already stressing out in my head. Today I really want to sit down and spend quality time w/my Cricut, but I don't know if that will happen. After a full house, I really need to finish tidying up so that I can decorate for the holidays. I couldn't be less in the mood for Santa, but I want the house to be festive for the boys when they come home. I'm beyond wiped out and it's rare for me to complain about my situation, but right now things are beyond busy and very sad. At some point I need to go over to mil's. Dh and I have been going separately, so that she has 2 check-ins per day. Dinner is takeout, because ods will be here. You rarely hear it from me, but tribe, I'm saying "OW". Thank you for listening to my vent. Have a nice haircut leannec . I love your decor. sueg , what a lovely day. You always strike me as such a kind, fun person.
destined2bmom , I'm glad to read that you and your family are feeling better. Enjoy your day, my lovelies.
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Post by leannec on Dec 3, 2022 17:53:43 GMT
You rarely hear it from me, but tribe, I'm saying "OW". Thank you for listening to my vent. Vent away! You have so much on your plate right now! Hugs to you!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 3, 2022 17:57:54 GMT
scrapmaven wow you have a busy day today. Sitting down with your bug sounds great. I hope you can get it working well. I get up every hour for at least a minute of exercise because I don’t want to get stiff. Dinner tonight is a mystery and could be leftovers. We do have stuff in the fridge. I hope everyone has a great day.
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Post by karenlou on Dec 3, 2022 18:07:31 GMT
Dinner tonight will be my "famous" (in my own mind) Fish chowder...I LOVE my fish chowder...it is combo of the way Dad made it, and a recipe KelleeM gave me eons ago.
I was on call last night and ended up working from 11p-430am I tried to take a nap, however only succeeded in sleeping a couple of interrupted hours.
scrapmaven...(((HUGS))) Love and Prayers cadoodlebug Cold and rainy here on the east coast....I had DH do my morning dog walk as Grace doesn't main the rain! lostinspace...what a nice gift for your guests!!! destined2bmom...Glad you are finally feeling better! sueg....I wanna come to the Christmas Markets with you!! leannec...Your furniture and accessories look nice!! nasty enjoy your family time!!
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Post by christine58 on Dec 3, 2022 18:09:16 GMT
I’m feeling much better today but this taste in my mouth is really causing me to be quite nauseous. Might take some Zofran later. Not sure what’s for dinner haven’t really thought that far. Our village here had a huge Winterfest celebration today that I was so looking forward to going to but obviously I can’t. That’s OK. It’s raining anyways so I’d rather be inside with the dog scrapmaven Please take care of yourself. I know that’s hard to do when we’re caring for a loved one. A lot of us have been in your shoes and it’s hard. Is there anyway to get some at home health for your mother-in-law so maybe you could take a day off? I need to get working on some Christmas cards for the smaller list here. Some might be store-bought but that’s OK it’s the thought that counts
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 3, 2022 18:09:18 GMT
I’ve had a busy morning of cleaning the drawers of my Alex units. I have two of the wide ones with 6 drawers each. They needed a good sorting and organizing. Now I’m waiting for a friend or two to join me on Zoom. Not sure about dinner, possibly rechauffe chicken and rice with broccoli but I could be talked into pizza quite easily!! scrapmaven I’m so sorry for everything on your plate. Sending hugs. leannec your condo looks great!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 3, 2022 18:29:35 GMT
scrapmaven , let us be the bear ~ big hugs to you.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 3, 2022 18:47:05 GMT
destined2bmom and christine58 I am so glad to hear you guys are feeling better. scrapmaven you poor thing. Please don't open the email I sent you this morning. You just focus on you. I'm sending all my love to you. ❤️ I am making broccoli cheese soup tonight and then I'm going to see Alton Brown with my SIL.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 3, 2022 18:48:46 GMT
I’m feeling much better today but this taste in my mouth is really causing me to be quite nauseous. Might take some Zofran later. Not sure what’s for dinner haven’t really thought that far. Our village here had a huge Winterfest celebration today that I was so looking forward to going to but obviously I can’t. That’s OK. It’s raining anyways so I’d rather be inside with the dog scrapmaven Please take care of yourself. I know that’s hard to do when we’re caring for a loved one. A lot of us have been in your shoes and it’s hard. Is there anyway to get some at home health for your mother-in-law so maybe you could take a day off? I need to get working on some Christmas cards for the smaller list here. Some might be store-bought but that’s OK it’s the thought that counts Thank you for your great advice. She's in hospice care and has people checking on her all the time. She has basically stopped eating, except for a bit of broth and is sleeping most of the time. So, it's likely going to happen quickly. I"ve been through this before w/my mother, though in a completely different situation. My mother was much younger and when she was semi-comatose my dad had a heart attack. So, my sister and I were taking care of two people. This is much different. At 94, mil is ready and not afraid. Still, it's on my watch and I want to make sure that everything is being done for her comfort. Being a control freak isn't helping my situation.
jeremysgirl, I actually read it a bit earlier and meant to reply, but got busy. I'm in the middle of replying now.
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Post by rymeswithpurple on Dec 3, 2022 19:25:20 GMT
Hi friends! We're having a mini Thanksgiving for dinner tonight - rotisserie chicken, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a pie's in the oven now.
I am still having some ear pain, a month after my original appointment. I have been doing a virtual, text-based visit, and the NP I'm talking to thinks I'm slowly getting better, but man. Ear pain is miserable. I'm going to see if my ENT has any availability soon. I think I need a prescription-strength something...but I don't know what that something is.
Hope you all have a great day!
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 3, 2022 19:52:09 GMT
It is so hard to be thinking about doing or planning anything in this limbo situation, scrapmaven. It looks like DH has gout, the poor guy. He thought it was just his bunions, but the foot pain was so high he actually went to the doctor. I'm surprised at some of the things on his don't eat list (salmon? tuna? asparagus?) and rethinking the menu. The steaks I bought yesterday will go on hold for now and it looks like the Potato Leek soup I'll make instead will be okay for him. He had big plans for the weekend and is not happy to be sitting with an elevated foot, but it does seem to be helping.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 3, 2022 21:44:36 GMT
scrapmaven I hope you get to spend some time doing something nice for *you* today. I took a friend to Costco in the morning, and surprisingly it wasn't very busy. There was only one person getting served at each register, which was very unusual. Normally the lines for the registers snake their way up each aisle. I bought a slab of pork belly that I was going to cook as a treat for DSO, as he had been working all day gutting his sister's new shop. But then his sister had us all over to her house for a BBQ.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 3, 2022 22:07:02 GMT
Tonight we are having leftover Chinese food, egg rolls and that Costco chicken. That should be good. It’s very easy. I want to eat early tonight. I will see what I can do.
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Post by stormsts on Dec 3, 2022 23:12:54 GMT
scrapmaven you are doing so much for those around you. Vent all you want to us! I hope that you get to do something for yourself soon. We got home from Las Vegas a little bit ago. I’ve unpacked and started laundry. DS is coming over to watch Purdue play tonight. DH went to Texas Roadhouse and got carry out. I love their smothered chicken and green beans. I wish I could make good green beans.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Dec 4, 2022 1:31:39 GMT
We’ve been working most of the day cleaning out mils garage. Came home to get some of my own chores done. We are having the cube steak dinner tonight! After that dh is going to set up our tree. I’m not planning on decorating it this year and just adding some extra lights. Let’s see if I can handle that!! I usually have 3 trees and deck the house out. I’m trying to do a simpler version this year. I don’t want to set back my recovery!!
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Dec 4, 2022 2:06:09 GMT
We went to 6 craft fairs today including one at Century Downs casino then Costco to cash in our membership rebate and picked up a couple of things. I just woke up from a nap on the couch. We will be having leftovers tonite.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 4, 2022 3:00:59 GMT
stormsts, did you have fun in Vegas, despite it being a work trip? The Birdhouse Lady, you are wise to tone it down so soon after your surgery. I'm so happy that your recovery is going well. Thank you for the support ladies. Every now and then it helps to vent.
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Post by destined2bmom on Dec 4, 2022 4:03:54 GMT
scrapmaven I hope that you were able to relax a little today. Please know that we all care about you and want the very best for you!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 4, 2022 4:24:29 GMT
Seriously,. Dinner Peas, Alton Brown was hilarious. He even cooked chicken wings live on stage. His stories were so funny. He played guitar. He had people come out of the audience and play cooking games. It was just such fun. I laughed so hard.
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 4, 2022 4:26:39 GMT
Seriously,. Dinner Peas, Alton Brown was hilarious. He even cooked chicken wings live on stage. His stories were so funny. He played guitar. He had people come out of the audience and play cooking games. It was just such fun. I laughed so hard. Oh man so glad you got to go! He was supposed to be close to me but then Covid. I hope he swings back around. He has so much food knowledge!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 4, 2022 4:46:00 GMT
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Post by leannec on Dec 4, 2022 5:28:24 GMT
Seriously,. Dinner Peas, Alton Brown was hilarious. He even cooked chicken wings live on stage. His stories were so funny. He played guitar. He had people come out of the audience and play cooking games. It was just such fun. I laughed so hard. That sounds so freaking fun! We don't really get entertainment like that here. (But I am taking dd's to see Thomas Rhett in February ... yes, we love country music!).
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Post by lucyg on Dec 4, 2022 5:48:45 GMT
Hi, guys. I know it’s late, but really busy day. I went to afternoon tea today with my sister and my niece, and we missed my DD so much! Maybe we can do it again when she’s home. There’s 10 years between DD and niece, but they’re close like sisters. I nibbled on rechauffe around 8:00 pm when I finally got hungry again. My mom is pretty much all recovered from COVID now, and apparently no one (of at least a dozen people she exposed) has come down with it. Great news. scrapmaven, I’m sorry this is such a hard time for you and your family. I agree with the others, find something to cut out, because overdoing isn’t going to be productive in the long run. (But not your Cricut time. Don’t cut that out.) Hoping everyone who isn’t feeling 100% improves this week. So sorry you’re suffering!
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