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Post by leannec on Oct 21, 2023 14:35:10 GMT
Hi everyone! Miracle of all miracles! My mum found a retirement residence that she loves, in her price range, signed the lease yesterday and takes possession November 1st! It is really cute ... has a kitchenette that even includes a sweet little dishwasher! She is getting brand new appliances, new vinyl flooring and an air conditioner! She'll be one of the youngest people there for a number of years but she walks with a walker so she fits right in! Now to clear out her condo so that ex (the realtor) can put it on the market ... we want it vacant to show ... I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders! This is what I posted on Facebook today ... it is dedicated to our very own jeremysgirl who bakes the cutest little mini cakes! My girlfriend's mum is in town visiting from BC ... they want to go to my fav place in the world today ... the dreaded mall. I said I would take them because there is a great sale on candles at B&BW ... and I can have a burrito for lunch! Her mum is kind of a whackadoodle so we'll see how it goes because ........... we are all getting together with my mum this evening at an Italian restaurant for dinner! No idea how the two ladies will get along because my mum is kinda weird too. At least I know the food will be good! How is your knee feeling today KelleeM? Positive thoughts going out to taylortroop's dh as he is having surgery today! What are your plans today? What is on your menu tonight? Have a great Saturday everybody!
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Post by taylortroop on Oct 21, 2023 14:49:07 GMT
leannec: DH’s surgery is Monday morning, but appreciate all and any good thoughts! Need to pack a bag for him today for the hospital. Since I won’t be able to take him stuff because I can’t visit, we need to think of everything he will need. We will make a trip into the city today for a couple errands and go out for supper. I have a couple gift cards so that will determine where we eat. I told DH that maybe our friends will bring some cooked meals when he gets home from the hospital. I’m sure they won’t but anything that allows me not to cook would be appreciated!
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Post by ntsf on Oct 21, 2023 14:59:49 GMT
leftovers!! we got japanese takeout.. I have half of mine left, darling daughter can find something for herself.
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Post by sueg on Oct 21, 2023 15:09:14 GMT
Not much happening here today. A quick shop for things I forgot yesterday and lots of knitting while listening to podcasts. It has been really relaxing and I have finished a sweater for Lucia and will continue with my finishing up of works in progress, before starting something new I have actually cooked proper dinner tonight! Yesterday I bought a piece of pork neck and cooked it with BBQ sauce in the crockpot, so I have lots of pulled pork in the fridge. I have burger buns, sweet corn and coleslaw to have with it. taylortroop - I hope all goes well with your DH’s surgery Monday KelleeM - how is your knee today? Is your movement getting easier? leannec - I am glad your mum has made a decision and you can start moving ahead with selling her current place and getting her moved.
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Post by christine58 on Oct 21, 2023 15:13:02 GMT
leannec : DH’s surgery is Monday morning, but appreciate all and any good thoughts! Need to pack a bag for him today for the hospital. Since I won’t be able to take him stuff because I can’t visit, we need to think of everything he will need. Find out if you can leave him some thing at registration desk like on the main floor. Hospitals here allow that during Covid. I’ll be honest with you when I was in the hospital for 11 days I didn’t want any visitors. My mom came a couple of times and felt bad She didn’t come more than that but as I told her, I was not up to visitors and for her to drive an hour round-trip just wasn’t worth it besides, all I did was sleep
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Post by cadoodlebug on Oct 21, 2023 15:14:01 GMT
Congrats to your mom leannec ! Good luck with dinner! We're headed to Toyota to buy new tires for my Highlander. They price matched Costco and threw in a free alignment. Then we'll go to Trader Joes to buy my fancy pumpkins. They are so heavy I can no longer put them into the cart then lift them into my car. Dinner will be Chicken Noodle Soup as the high today is supposed to be 72 degrees!
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 21, 2023 15:22:54 GMT
leannec, so happy that your mom found a new home that she loves. Is it close to your condo? You must be very relieved. I'm glad that your ex is in her life, so that she has a realtor who will do the best for her. Whew. I bought the mini cake book that jeremysgirl had. I'm going to make an oatmeal applesauce cake for dh. Though the chocolate recipes will have to follow. taylortroop, enjoy dinner tonight. Things to pack: Toiletries, toothbrush, past, floss, shaving cream and razor, comb. He should bring a med list to the hospital for pre-op. He'll need change of underwear, phone and/or tablet-book to read w/chargers and even an extension cord for the chargers. No jewelry or wallet. No cash, credit cards or anything that can be stolen. Ya, I know I said phone or tablet, but if he's up to it, reading even surfing will pass time. In the USA he would need his drivers license and insurance card. He can hand stuff to you before he goes into surgery. HTH. Let me know if I can provide any other info. Dh and I are going out in a bit to a nice coffee/pastry shop. He can get a pastry and we'll sip coffee and enjoy a chat. We haven't done this since before covid. Then I have to go pick up my car. Hopefully, it'll be a fast trade. We did everything yesterday and all I need to do is exchange vehicles. I love my car and will have my good-bye drive this morning. I think I'm gonna be too tired to bake the cake this afternoon, but if I'm not tired I will bake. I think dinner will be lamb chops, salad and tator tots. We're debating btwn watching the latest Mission Impossible movie or continuing our season of Billions. Enjoy today, my tribe.
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Post by leannec on Oct 21, 2023 15:33:43 GMT
leannec, so happy that your mom found a new home that she loves. Is it close to your condo? You must be very relieved. It's about 20 minutes away on clear roads ... it will be a bit slower in snow but not much ... I am so relieved and so is she! The funniest thing is her suite is on the fourth (top) floor and faces the building entrance and the entrance to the extended care facility next door ... LOT'S of people watching for my Nosey Nellie mum! We're debating btwn watching the latest Mission Impossible movie or continuing our season of Billions. I'm not going to say that you won't like it but personally, Mission Impossible was three hours I'll never get back. I just broke the news to my mum yesterday that there is no way I'm sitting through Part Two ... she was very disappointed because she loves these movies
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Post by KelleeM on Oct 21, 2023 16:12:28 GMT
Happy Saturday! You all are chatty very early today 😊 My knee is sore but the range of motion is improving. I can do most things without assistance but ds is still waiting on my when I request him to! He just brought me a piece of delicious cheddar cheese from the beautiful basket I received from my coworkers yesterday and a pear (the basket had some but not ripe yet, we’ve been buying them lately). Dinner tonight is courtesy of my amazing sister, karenlou! She’s making us chicken pie 😀 We have veggies ds can cook. Hopefully he will cook butternut squash or a sweet potato, neither of which he likes. leannec I’m so glad your mum found a new place!
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Post by stormsts on Oct 21, 2023 16:14:44 GMT
leannec congratulations to your mom. I’m sure are both relieved she found a place. scrapmaven I would love to see you haggle with the car salesman. taylortroop I am so happy your husband is finally getting his surgery. Took DD, DGD’s and DDIL to the Taylor Swift movie last night. We had such a good time! It was so fun to see all the young girls dancing and singing. Kuddos to her for giving her this event. It is a beautiful day here. Sunny and temps will be in the low 70’s. Going to the oldest DGS soccer game this afternoon. I’m going for a walk once it warms up a little. Got some scrapping goodies in the mail yesterday so I might play with them. And watch college football. A local church holds a cube steak dinner every year. It is tonight. DH is going to get carry out for himself and his parents. I can’t stand cube steak so I will find something. Have a beautiful day!
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Post by taylortroop on Oct 21, 2023 16:17:38 GMT
scrapmaven: Thanks for the packing ideas. As I was reading your list, DH came upstairs with an extension cord to pack, even before I mentioned it. Also giggled when I read “comb” because DH is bald! christine58: Thanks for the idea of leaving stuff at the desk. However, the hospital is just over an hour drive for me so I won’t be making the trip unless I can see him. I honestly think it will be harder on me than it will be on him for me not to be able to visit. DH says to think of it as a holiday for myself.
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 21, 2023 17:22:47 GMT
leannec , is it really 3 hours. UGH! stormsts , you really wouldn't want to be w/me when I'm haggling, cause you'd be so embarrassed to be seen w/me. I swear that I turn into a completely different being. Linda Blair has nothing on me when I'm car shopping. BTW, I met her and chatted w/her for a while, IRL via work and she was quite lovely. taylortroop , well, the comb is one less thing he has to pack. LOL.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Oct 21, 2023 17:27:00 GMT
We're debating btwn watching the latest Mission Impossible movie or continuing our season of Billions. We love Mission Impossible and can't wait for part 2! We only have 4 episodes left of Billions and I am dreading it being over. Also giggled when I read “comb” because DH is bald!
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 21, 2023 17:34:00 GMT
It's a really good season, cadoodlebug . Do not read the spoiler if you haven't watched this season, tribe. I love that they brought the old gang back together!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Oct 21, 2023 17:54:37 GMT
It's a really good season, cadoodlebug . Do not read the spoiler if you haven't watched this season, tribe. I love that they brought the old gang back together! I know, I was so sad that Bobby left for season 6 but read that his wife had passed away so he moved back to England to be with family. I always loved the dynamic between him and Wendy. Heck, I think the entire cast is stellar!
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Post by teddyw on Oct 21, 2023 19:02:05 GMT
stormsts cube steaks are part of the reason I rarely eat beef. I shudder at the thought of it. Lol leannec what a relief for you and your mom I came to the studio and it’s not my regular day or people. I was excited because I like to maybe be introduced to something new. 👎🏻 I just can’t even with these people. Usually artists are more open minded. I’m not letting them ruin my time. I have AirPods to block them. They’ve said so much ignorant stuff I can’t type it all out. I put a pork roast in the crock pot to have pulled pork sandwiches. If I stop on the way home I’ll get stuff for coleslaw. Otherwise it’s cauliflower and salad.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Oct 21, 2023 19:19:59 GMT
We're going out for Italian tonight. I don't think I've ever heard of cube steak - is that a midwestern thing? Hope everyone's enjoying their weekend!
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Post by Marina on Oct 21, 2023 19:36:42 GMT
leannec that is wonderful news. So glad you found a place she loves. I can just imagine the relief you must feel to have that decision lifted. Your ex is so kind towards his ex MIL. cadoodlebug wow wouldn't think Toyota would price match Costco. taylortroop yes on a 6 foot charging cable and even an external charger if that proves difficult. Non skid slipper socks are great though here they often give them. teddyw I'm so sorry your studio time is not a positive place. I told DH I will start my diet tomorrow as I've been off yet again. He wants to take out burgers today from a great little place. So burgers it is.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 21, 2023 20:25:58 GMT
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 21, 2023 20:35:11 GMT
leannec I'm glad your mom has settled on a place. It totally sucks when it is money holding us up on things we want to do. I look forward to seeing pics of scrapmaven mini cakes now that she has the book too. taylortroop all I have to say is thank God you finally got a surgery date. Seriously I have been thinking this entire time that your medical system is negligent. That was too long IMO.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Oct 21, 2023 20:49:34 GMT
cadoodlebug wow wouldn't think Toyota would price match Costco. I know! I was shocked. When I was in for my last service they quoted a little over $1300 for the 4 tires. I walked out the door this afternoon for $973.00! DH got a quote from them for his 2010 Mercedes and our rep told him to shop around for the lowest price and he'll match it and throw in the alignment for free. However I absolutely have to share with my dinner tribe that I spent my day at a donut making class with my mom and sister. Mmm...donuts...delicious. My mouth is watering! They look awesome ~ as do you!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 21, 2023 20:49:42 GMT
KelleeM do all your exercises but keep your healing on the down low. Let those kids take care of you for a change. 😘
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Post by leannec on Oct 21, 2023 20:56:12 GMT
leannec , is it really 3 hours. UGH! Well, maybe two and a half hours? Too long for me anyway!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 21, 2023 20:56:37 GMT
cadoodlebug wow wouldn't think Toyota would price match Costco. I know! I was shocked. When I was in for my last service they quoted a little over $1300 for the 4 tires. I walked out the door this afternoon for $973.00! DH got a quote from them for his 2010 Mercedes and our rep told him to shop around for the lowest price and he'll match it and throw in the alignment for free. However I absolutely have to share with my dinner tribe that I spent my day at a donut making class with my mom and sister. Mmm...donuts...delicious. My mouth is watering! They look awesome ~ as do you! I was in charge of the homemade marshmallow and it was so sticky I had it everywhere. 😂
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Post by stormsts on Oct 21, 2023 21:34:56 GMT
We're going out for Italian tonight. I don't think I've ever heard of cube steak - is that a midwestern thing? Hope everyone's enjoying their weekend! It is a piece of top round or sirloin beef. You pound it with a meat tenderizer to flatten it out. We had it a lot growing up because my mom said it was a cheap piece of beef. It can be very tough and chewy if not done right. That’s what I experienced so now I won’t even try it.
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Post by stormsts on Oct 21, 2023 21:36:51 GMT
jeremysgirl that sounds like such a fun class. They look delicious. I think I’m going to check out the cake book. DH likes dessert but it seems like everything makes so much and with it being just the two of us mini cakes seems like a good solution.
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Post by scrapmaven on Oct 21, 2023 21:47:49 GMT
jeremysgirl, I would love to take a donut class. You look adorable and those donuts look so good. I threaten to make donuts every year for Chanukkah and now you've inspired me. We decided on Billions for this evening. I'm good w/that. I didn't bake, because I came home from picking up the car and was too tired. I had a busy day yesterday and need to rest. Hopefully, tmw.
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Post by Marina on Oct 21, 2023 22:01:01 GMT
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Post by Linda on Oct 21, 2023 22:15:19 GMT
jeremysgirl - wow - how fun! love the doughnuts and you look awesome KelleeM - glad the healing is progressing and the family is taking good care of you taylortroop - prayers for your DH leannec - glad your mum found a place she's happy with Hi everyone else We spent the afternoon at a wedding (one of DD23's good friends - their family is our chosen family). She was a beautiful bride and it was a lovely ceremony. Dinner tonight is a tea party - 3 types of tea sandwiches (egg mayo, cheddar&tomato, and cucumber w/herbed cream cheese), sausage rolls, scones with jam, millionnaire bars, jaffa cakes and Roundies (the latter two are storebought) - and of course, tea. DD23 is visiting and had mentioned missing out on previous tea parties....
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Post by jeremysgirl on Oct 21, 2023 22:15:51 GMT
scrapmaven I totally think you should make donuts for Chanukah!! I had such fun. Jeremy thought the donuts were delicious. I'll definitely have to make more for him. We made maple bacon, carrot cake, sour cream, s'mores and raspberry glazed donut holes.
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