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Post by christine58 on Jul 30, 2021 11:35:22 GMT
Good morning all!! It's an overcast kind of rainy day here today. Dinner will be mesquite wings that I bought at COSTCO yesterday.
Weekend plans?? None here although I need to get 14 cards made for a swap in September at my weekend scrapbooking/card making weekend.
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Jul 30, 2021 11:47:51 GMT
Happy Friday! I came to the cabin last night but didn’t bring groceries. So I think I’ll hit the Amish farm stand and go from there. As I type that it may not be a good idea. My dr called yesterday to let me know my white blood cells are depleted and advised me not to be around unvaccinated or anyone with illness and to mask up. The Amish definitely are not getting vaccinated here. scrapmaven I hope your dh goes home soon.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 30, 2021 12:04:35 GMT
As I type that it may not be a good idea. My dr called yesterday to let me know my white blood cells are depleted and advised me not to be around unvaccinated or anyone with illness and to mask up. The Amish definitely are not getting vaccinated here. Did she indicate why? I'm keeping you in my thoughts until you have more information. Yes, keep yourself safe and I will say a prayer for you. Good morning to all you lovely ladies. I am feeling pretty good this morning. No complaints from me. My weekend plans include working a bit tomorrow morning to make up some time from my doctor's appointment the other day. And we are moving Esther home tomorrow. Can I say just how glad I am she is coming back home? I cannot wait to have her back. I hired a cleaning lady! Whew! I feel so good about it, I can't even stand it. I talked to my BFF the other day and I was complaining about the state of my house and how I didn't have much motivation to clean. I also complained about me having to nag Jeremy to help. And she was like, why don't you consider hiring a cleaning lady. I sent a text to Jeremy at work asking what he thought about the idea and he immediately came back with a do it! And I texted him back and was like, are you saying that the house is too messy and I'm a poor housekeeper. And his reply was, no, I don't care one bit about the cleanliness of the house, but I know you do and this will make you feel better. And you will stop nagging me. LOL! He's so funny. So she will be here on Monday. The first visit will be expensive as she gets everything in the house up to her standards. Then it will be cheaper going forward every two weeks on Wednesdays. I'm just so excited I can't even stand it. So part of my weekend (Sunday, probably) will be spent dealing with clutter. I promised her I would take care of some of the things lying around my house that really need to be put away and put in storage. But my house will be gloriously clean on Monday. So much so that I'm honestly thinking I really need to move forward with my craft room clean out and purge. Why not have the entire house in tip-top shape? I just took some burgers out of the freezer. I know we just had burgers but I had 4 of them. So we need to eat the other two. I'm trying not to shop this weekend because she agreed (for a fee) to clean out the inside of my refrigerator too. Woo hoo! I cannot tell you the last time I did that chore.
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Post by destined2bmom on Jul 30, 2021 12:10:47 GMT
Hi Everyone, scrapmaven I hope that your DH is completely healed and can go home today. I hope that they can figure out where the infection has come from and treat the issue easily. austnscrapaddict I hope that your eye surgery went smoothly and you are doing well today. teddyw Please listen to your doctor and stay safe. You are right; the Amish here will not wear masks and are unvaccinated, so DH and I do not go to any Amish stores or fruit stands. But they are making masks to sell here. jeremysgirl Good for you! I had a house cleaner every 2 weeks for years and I miss having one. It will definitely help you with your stress. Today they are going to start painting my bathroom. Dinner tonight is going to be whatever beef DH decides he wants to marinate and put on the griddle. I am making asparagus, corn and potatoes with onions (seasoned in olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic). I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 30, 2021 12:14:54 GMT
Today they are going to start painting my bathroom. Does this mean it's close to done? I want to see pics!
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Post by destined2bmom on Jul 30, 2021 12:20:04 GMT
jeremysgirl No where close…It is a wooden and drywall shell. They are going to try and get at least the prime coat and the first coat on before the tiler starts doing the tile. There are no lights in there. But after the main floor is tiled; they will install the vanities, bathtub and toilet. While they tile the shower, we can use the rest of it. Then we have to order the shower doors. Those take 2 to 4 weeks to be made and installed. I will definitely share pictures.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 30, 2021 12:34:11 GMT
jeremysgirl No where close…It is a wooden and drywall shell. They are going to try and get at least the prime coat and the first coat on before the tiler starts doing the tile. There are no lights in there. But after the main floor is tiled; they will install the vanities, bathtub and toilet. While they tile the shower, we can use the rest of it. Then we have to order the shower doors. Those take 2 to 4 weeks to be made and installed. I will definitely share pictures. Oh bummer. I thought maybe the project was near done. I know it's been in the works for quite a while now. I look forward to seeing your pictures.
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teddyw
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Post by teddyw on Jul 30, 2021 12:42:47 GMT
jeremysgirl Wednesday’s are going to be your favorite day! I loved cleaning day when I had one. My dr said there’s no obvious reason just a steady decline this year.
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Post by hop2 on Jul 30, 2021 12:43:39 GMT
I went to my first in person craft class since the end of March 2020. So I grabbed something quick while I fed my dig.
Boy did i enjoy that class ( although my wallet might not have since now I might want tombow markers. )
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Post by sueg on Jul 30, 2021 14:41:27 GMT
Today is our last day here in beautiful Pertisau am Achensee. We have had such a relaxing week - hiking, good food and wine and spa treatments. I have just finished a float session, showered and packed nearly everything ready for the morning. DH is off getting a massage and has already packed most of his stuff. We also did another hike this morning, though it was more of a walk compared to others we’ve done this week - wide, paved paths all the way to the guesthouse half way up the mountain.
We have booked for a special dinner tonight. It is in the wine cellar, with a set, 5 course menu. From what I saw when we were down there for the wine and cheese last night, there are wines paired with each course. There are also only 5 or 6 tables, so it will be very romantic. I have seen the menu, but only in German, so some things will be a surprise. The dessert is actually listed as ‘Sweet Surprise’, while the rest of the menu remains set by the season, so I guess they leave it up to the dessert crew to decide each time. If the other desserts this week are any guide, it will be beautiful and delicious.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 15:01:39 GMT
Happy Friday! Going to be a long day. Oldest is being miss moody pants. Yay.
I need prayers please. Toby had to have some labs done yesterday and an aspiration of a lymph node. 4 are swollen - neck and chest. We hope it is from a skin and ear infection he has. It can NOT be cancer. Nope. No. Just no. 🥺
He is on antibiotics and results will be back in 7 or so days. Ugh.
Dd will be scheduling her college counselor meeting and then can register for classes. She will take 2 to start. This whole process is making her overwhelmed. The dsps system isn't helping much. 👎🏻
Dinner is turkey burgers, tater tots, pasta salad for dh and I, and watermelon.
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Post by bklyngal62 on Jul 30, 2021 15:07:12 GMT
sueg sounds like you had a great trip ! Loved seeing the pictures you shared. For dinner we are having Panera broccoli and cheese soup that my SIL brought for us.
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Post by paget on Jul 30, 2021 15:27:54 GMT
Good morning! My weekend is now- I took the day just because I was feeling like some free time and needing a day off. It’s going to be beautiful here today. I have a lot of plans to get things done and just puttering around the house, which I love. Got some cleaning, some morning yoga, some craft stuff, baking…. Tomorrow I’m going out with my best friend for a belated birthday dinner and drinks. Sunday will be church, a movie with dh, and we signed up for pickleball practice on a court at our pickleball “club.” Not sure about dinner, I think I’m making a pasta dish- TBD. Definitely having a blackberry plum cobbler with ice cream to use up all the plums we have. Have a great Friday, all - hugs to all that need them. ❤️
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Post by ntsf on Jul 30, 2021 15:32:06 GMT
Update: my husband requested mogal braised chicken.. so I'm making that instead. I'm making maple mustard chicken.. so there are leftovers for tomorrow night. a salad and veggies to go with it. putting away all my stuff I brought home--camping gear, clothes, etc. getting the dog back from my son for the weekend. thick as a brick fog this morning-- 1 block visibility. Saturday, I am going to an in person scrapbooking day!!! so I have to get photos printed and get organized. since I moved all my scrapbooking stuff and books out of their place (waiting to redo room before I put it all back) it will be a challenge.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 30, 2021 15:32:09 GMT
It was so hot yesterday I opted for a pizza from our favorite place even though I didn't have a coupon. They have a rewards system but I had never looked online to see what we had in rewards. I logged in and realized we had a free large specialty pizza! So that paid for our $30 dinner! I think I'm making the grilled chicken/strawberry, etc. salad for dinner. TGIF tribe! scrapmaven, I hope your DH makes it home this weekend. sueg enjoy the last day of your amazing trip!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 30, 2021 15:57:13 GMT
Happy friday all! I'm going to grab pizza tonight.
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Post by miominmio on Jul 30, 2021 16:25:36 GMT
jeremysgirl Wednesday’s are going to be your favorite day! I loved cleaning day when I had one. My dr said there’s no obvious reason just a steady decline this year. Have you been tested for myelodysplastic syndrom? If not, ask them to do it.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 30, 2021 16:41:18 GMT
teddyw You need to get tested and find out why they are so low.
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Post by desertgirl on Jul 30, 2021 16:44:25 GMT
Pizza sounds great. We've rarely had pizza since this kitchen remodel started. Pizza it will be! Thanks for the thread, christine58 .
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Post by christine58 on Jul 30, 2021 16:48:18 GMT
desertgirl I have texts out to two cousins about RV camping in the Adirondacks.
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 30, 2021 17:06:53 GMT
My dr called yesterday to let me know my white blood cells are depleted Yikes! Hope you get answers as to why. And his reply was, no, I don't care one bit about the cleanliness of the house, but I know you do and this will make you feel better. And you will stop nagging me. I think this pattern is relatively common and the reason a lot of couples start using a cleaning service. I went to my first in person craft class since the end of March 2020 Can't wait to do some sort of in person class/event. Have fun at your scrapbooking day, ntsf. It is in the wine cellar, with a set, 5 course menu. I am envious. As much as I like to pick restaurants by the menu, I've never been disappointed with a chef set wine & food pairing meal. It is going to be hot, hot, hot here and we are meeting a niece at a new Mexican restaurant with a very different menu (marrow, halloumi, cactus paddles, beet ceviche) for dinner.
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Post by austnscrapaddict on Jul 30, 2021 18:10:24 GMT
Happy Friday fellow dinner friends! @sunnycamom sending all the good vibes and prayers for your son. NO CANCER, NOT CANCER!! scrapmaven Continued prayers for your DH as well. and for all others needing prayers and good vibes! @jeremyswife I'm so jealous of your housecleaner. I threaten to hire one frequently. I don't mind cleaning, but finding the perfect 2 days to do it is the hard part. I do upstairs and downstairs on separate days, so it involves an entire weekend it seems. with what my mom called " lick and a promise" in the interim. My first eye surgery went well, thanks for the good vibes. I could feel them. I went back for my follow up today and while it's still dialated and a little "twitchy" I can tell that my vision will be much improved. It's going to be an interesting week with one good eye and one bad eye. They took the left lens out of my glasses which means I can at least work and see the computer, but my eyes are someone "disconnected" giving me a slight headache. DH has been taking great care of me, he picked up lunch yesterday, cooked meatloaf last evening and we stopped for enchiladas on our way home from the post op apt this afternoon. Dinner will be BLT's I think definitely nothing fancy. Wishing everyone a great day and weekend ahead. I'm awaiting updates from those that will have news on things soon!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2021 19:13:14 GMT
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Post by leannec on Jul 30, 2021 19:14:54 GMT
Positive thoughts for your ds @sunnycamom Well, I took my mum home today ... I don't think she was ready but whatever! My cats are relaxing now without her crazy cat! I'm planning to make a pot of chili tonight even though it's hot here ... I'm just craving it ... we'll see if I still have the energy at dinner time Taking care of someone for two weeks is tiring
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 30, 2021 19:31:02 GMT
I'm so jealous of your housecleaner. I threaten to hire one frequently. I don't mind cleaning, but finding the perfect 2 days to do it is the hard part. I do upstairs and downstairs on separate days, so it involves an entire weekend it seems. with what my mom called " lick and a promise" in the interim. Hee hee. My friend said she was jealous of the fact that I hired a house cleaner and then she said she absolutely couldn't because she knows it would never be cleaned to her standards. My mother said the same. I'm like, yeah, well my standards are a heck of lot lower than the two of you. LOL! So I'm sure the housecleaner is going to be an improvement. Taking care of someone for two weeks is tiring Has it really been two weeks already? I'm sure it seems like forever and a day for you, but to me, it seems like it just flew by. LOL! I wish her all the best.
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Post by leannec on Jul 30, 2021 19:38:27 GMT
Has it really been two weeks already? I'm sure it seems like forever and a day for you, but to me, it seems like it just flew by. LOL! I wish her all the best. Thanks so much ... I will have to drive to her place every few days so she can take a shower and I can get her groceries ... she only lives about 20 minutes away so no worries ... she's given me her car (and gas) so that's a plus! I'm so jealous about your house cleaner ... wish I could afford one ... but I pay a huge mortgage on my big house by myself ... oh well, I have freedom!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 30, 2021 19:44:30 GMT
Also I have a bit of news. I got a job at a clothing store that I love the clothes. It’s in the mall and the pay is decent. We are just setting up and will open in August. I am excited!!!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 30, 2021 19:45:40 GMT
Also I have a bit of news. I got a job at a clothing store that I love the clothes. It’s in the mall and the pay is decent. We are just setting up and will open in August. I am excited!!! I am so glad to hear this. I've missed you.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 30, 2021 19:48:24 GMT
Also I have a bit of news. I got a job at a clothing store that I love the clothes. It’s in the mall and the pay is decent. We are just setting up and will open in August. I am excited!!! I am so glad to hear this. I've missed you. I am in a bad place and miss you too. We have a long weekend this weekend and I will try to write people and post.🥰❤️
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 30, 2021 19:49:50 GMT
I'm so jealous about your house cleaner ... wish I could afford one ... but I pay a huge mortgage on my big house by myself ... oh well, I have freedom! We bought our house 6 years ago. And we weren't making decent money at that time. But we bought a house that was affordable on our incomes. In the meantime, Jeremy retrained himself and moved up two jobs with higher pay. And I got my masters degree and a new job with that. And now, we could totally afford a much nicer home. But we've committed to living here for 15 years. Updating everything and then selling for a lake house. So I'm sure when we get that lake house, I'll be ankle deep in cleaning again. Ha! Until that time, I'm just enjoying being comfortable. I had way too many years where I was not financially secure.
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