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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 6, 2023 14:59:11 GMT
Good morning.
I have a very early appointment this morning, so I'm up and out early. I have a couple holiday errands to run and then it's home for the day.
Dinner will be rechauffe ham casserole and salad. What's on your menu?
What does everyone have planned today?
May today bring smiles and happiness to all!
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Post by leannec on Dec 6, 2023 15:29:24 GMT
I spoke to someone from the retirement office yesterday ... she is sending me an estimate of what my income would be were I to retire now ... I'm scared to find out what it is!  She is also mailing me a package of information explaining the steps I need to take to put this in motion ... There is no turning back now ... I'm really doing this! I need to get a few groceries today and that's about all I have planned ... I might invite my girlfriend over for dinner ... if that happens, I'll cook a shrimp and pasta dish ... if not, I will just graze.  |
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Post by Linda on Dec 6, 2023 15:31:31 GMT
Happy St Nicholas Day! We're having orange chicken with stir fry veggies and cauliflower fried rice - all bagged frozen foods but one of DD17's favourites. leannec - (((Hugs)))) |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 6, 2023 15:57:28 GMT
Good morning! We just finished breakfast which was great. I booked a room with a separate living room and a free breakfast. The hotel is lovely and has so many perks and I'm paying for it with our Capital one points!
I'll be dropping DH off at the golf course about 9 then I have the day to play. It's supposed to start raining before they tee off until they finish. Poor guys. 😔
I will go shopping and when I'm finished I brought my Christmas cards to work on and my new Creative Memories envelope and bow maker to play with.
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Post by sueg on Dec 6, 2023 16:07:58 GMT
Schönes Nikolaustag! I have been in at after school care this afternoon for another craft session. Today, we made Nutcrackers’ from paper towel rolls.  I left an hour before the end, as we were down to 9 kids, and took the subway to the city for some shopping and to sample another Glühwein at one of the market stalls. I am now on my way home with a lovely wreath for my front door and a calendar for next year. DH is out again tonight, so I will have to organise dinner for myself. I’ll decide what I am having one I’m home. |
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Post by Marina on Dec 6, 2023 16:25:14 GMT
Today after our walk I will head to the mall. Then I will make a turkey breast and the spaghetti squash dish I didn't make the other day. cadoodlebug enjoy your time in Napa! It's been a long time since I visited there. |
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Post by bklyngal62 on Dec 6, 2023 16:29:13 GMT
{{HUGS}} leannec cadoodlebug sounds like a fun day. It's great when those points add up and can use them for hotels or flights ! sueg those are cute nutcrackers. I went out for a walk today to just get my thoughts together. Yesterday was 6yrs. that my son passed away. Doesn't feel that long and just hasn't gotten easier. People keep telling me it takes time...does it ever get any easier?  I'm sorry to post this but honestly this is the only place I can come to and vent. Anyway, I will be doing some laundry later on today and work on some cards. Dinner today will be chalupas unless hubby wants something else. |
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 6, 2023 16:43:29 GMT
bklyngal62 and leannec sending hugs to you both. Ds and I went out to run some errands which included a stop at the grocery store. We’re having chicken wings, fries and salad for dinner. I bought some boxes and want to start packing dd’s stuff in the kitchen but I’m still waiting to see if the condo board will approve me having a POD here for a few weeks. We have no place to put packed boxes.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 6, 2023 16:54:09 GMT
It’says really foggy here today. I checked the ferries to see if they were running and they were. That’s different from years ago because fog used to cancel everything. Technology has really improved!
Today I am stuffing backpacks and then we have a housing complex year end meeting.
Dinner tonight is still a mystery. I didn’t eat enough for dinner last night and ended up snacking on cookies. Yeah so dumb.
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Post by leannec on Dec 6, 2023 17:06:14 GMT
I went out for a walk today to just get my thoughts together. Yesterday was 6yrs. that my son passed away. Doesn't feel that long and just hasn't gotten easier. People keep telling me it takes time...does it ever get any easier? I'm sorry to post this but honestly this is the only place I can come to and vent. Big hugs to you! I don't know if it gets easier but I hope that you find some peace someday! Always remember we are here for you! |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 6, 2023 17:32:41 GMT
Happy Wednesday! Still sunny and crisp weather and the leaves are finally changing, so I'm starting to get into the holiday spirit. The card group I hosted yesterday went very well with a total of 9 showing up. It was good to see how well the final remodel and redecorating worked out so I'll be more open to hosting people in the future. However, I am wiped out today! I've been having a lazy morning, reading and doing my puzzles/games. Trying to reserve my energy since DH's company party is tomorrow night (at the Natural Science Museum in the Paleontology Hall). This afternoon I plan to start my year end bookkeeping/filing and then work on some zip bags for gifts. No clue what dinner is. His team Holiday party is this afternoon from 3-6, so no clue if he'll even be hungry. There is always soup as an option if he isn't. bklyngal62 - I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Hugs to you as you navigate through the pain and feelings. As for wondering if it ever gets easier, I'm not so sure it does. By the time I was in my mid 30's I had lost 4 cousins, so watched two aunts and one uncle (as well as their spouses) deal with losing a child. The uncle lost 2 sons in a 9 month period. There were life long repercussions for them and the entire family. I am sorry you are unable to vent to your family about it. If you haven't already, please consider some grief counseling. In the meantime, know that we are here for you. (((HUGS))) |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 6, 2023 17:53:47 GMT
I'm losing it! I have spent the last hour frantically searching for my sunglasses. They are prescription and I can't drive without them. I just realized that when we went to dinner last night it was already dark so I put them in the sunglass holder in my car. I never do that so that's why I didn't remember. WHEW!! Now I'm headed to the outlet mall!
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Dec 6, 2023 18:04:59 GMT
Good morning!!! We have a fresh layer of snow this morning. When it actually gets light out, I am sure it is going to look like Christmas!! I never made it to the store yesterday so, we snacked on cheese, crackers, nuts, and grapes. I HAVE to go today!! leannec I missed what all has gone with your job situation over the last couple of weeks. I see that you have decided to take early retirement. I hope the amount you will be getting is more than you expect. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 6, 2023 18:07:22 GMT
Those nutcrackers are adorable sueg bklyngal62 my heart breaks for you. I am still a bit further behind you but my brother passed away 10 years ago and that ten year mark just felt so huge for my mom. So I know it's coming. I felt it on her birthday. She would have been 22 but is forever 20 now. 😪❤️ It's hard. Just hard. Take my hugs. I took the day off work. I thought maybe I'd do some Christmas shopping and finish decorating. I did the shopping this morning. I'm trying to do the decorating and I have found that the bin with my Christmas stockings has water and sand in it. I don't know where it came from. Of course it had to hit the stockings. 🙄 Couldn't have damaged something I couldn't care less about. Now I'm concerned about what else might be damaged in that storage room in the basement. Hopefully the stockings hold up to washing. Tonight we will have bacon and butternut squash pasta. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 6, 2023 18:09:16 GMT
{{HUGS}} leannec cadoodlebug sounds like a fun day. It's great when those points add up and can use them for hotels or flights ! sueg those are cute nutcrackers. I went out for a walk today to just get my thoughts together. Yesterday was 6yrs. that my son passed away. Doesn't feel that long and just hasn't gotten easier. People keep telling me it takes time...does it ever get any easier? I'm sorry to post this but honestly this is the only place I can come to and vent. Anyway, I will be doing some laundry later on today and work on some cards. Dinner today will be chalupas unless hubby wants something else. It took me at least 5 years to get through my sister’s passing. This is not my own child but I have some experience and I think I can promise the morning will come when the black cloud is gone. I just cannot give you a date. My gut says soon but that was my experience. Sending tons of hugs and tissues. |
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Post by scrappert on Dec 6, 2023 18:42:56 GMT
My stomach is not feeling very settled today, so dinner will be toast for me! bklyngal62 - thinking of you and pray you will find some peace. Maybe I will work on my cards again tonight. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 6, 2023 18:47:13 GMT
Those nutcrackers are adorable sueg bklyngal62 my heart breaks for you. I am still a bit further behind you but my brother passed away 10 years ago and that ten year mark just felt so huge for my mom. So I know it's coming. I felt it on her birthday. She would have been 22 but is forever 20 now. 😪❤️ It's hard. Just hard. Take my hugs. I took the day off work. I thought maybe I'd do some Christmas shopping and finish decorating. I did the shopping this morning. I'm trying to do the decorating and I have found that the bin with my Christmas stockings has water and sand in it. I don't know where it came from. Of course it had to hit the stockings. 🙄 Couldn't have damaged something I couldn't care less about. Now I'm concerned about what else might be damaged in that storage room in the basement. Hopefully the stockings hold up to washing. Tonight we will have bacon and butternut squash pasta. Omg bacon and BNS for dinner. What time are we eating? I will bring a nice white to go with! |
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 6, 2023 18:53:30 GMT
bklyngal62 , grief is a gut punch and I wish that we could all be in person in order to share stories of your beloved son while hugging you and sharing support. We're here to listen to you.
scrappert, I hope that you don't have a virus and that your tummy feels fine, really quickly.
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Post by hutchfan on Dec 6, 2023 19:46:10 GMT
Happy Wednesday everyone!
We are having leftovers for dinner, playing catch in my December Daily album and working on cleaning my house.
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Post by scrappintoee on Dec 6, 2023 20:18:44 GMT
bklyngal62 ---Soo many (( hugs )) to you! We don't just talk about dinner here---you are welcome to share your grief and anything else.  I agree with **GypsyGirl** about grief support groups; I recently joined one, and it really helps! ntsf---How cool that your DC friend is in politics and goes to White House parties! I'll bet she has some verrrrry interesting stories! Going to physical therapy in a little bit, then DH and I are grocery shopping. I am sooo thankful for all the improvements from physical therapy! Dinner---no idea. 
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Post by ntsf on Dec 6, 2023 21:53:15 GMT
I typed out a reply this morning, must not have hit the post button.
I am on east coast time.. got up super early and made chocolate chip cookies for my child, who took them into a last day of class "party"--her college class on The roman novel in latin.
went to exercise class.. only two of us there so we did stretching and such.. it was good.
then to store, then to pick up meds.. and now it is raining hard.
chicken spaghetti tonight for dinner.
my dc friend does have lots of great stories.. but mostly I got to see her son, who I took care of part time for 7 years.. he is now a tall teenager.
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Post by Tearisci on Dec 6, 2023 22:01:32 GMT
Happy hump day!
It's been a bit chaotic around here. I posted in another thread that my mom just tested positive for Covid. She's 88 and I'm concerned even though she is vaccinated and boosted. She fell asleep in her chair and fell out of it. My dad had to call 911 to pick her up. He's not sure how long she was on the floor as he was sleeping.
My sister was supposed to come over for dinner but remembered she had a program to go to for her grandson so I'll be eating steak and mac and cheese for dinner. I'll probably save her some in case she wants to come by later.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 6, 2023 22:07:54 GMT
bklyngal62 sending you big hugs from afar, in the absence of anything more meaningful. If I think back to six years ago, it feels so close, so recent, so I'm not surprised you said it doesn't seem that long ago. I don't have any first hand experience, but I watched my parents go through the same thing when my sister passed away at 16yo. I don't think anyone would say that it gets easier, but the depth and rawness of grief lessens, and over time you can enjoy the happy memories without the crushing grief of the earlier years.
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Post by karenlou on Dec 6, 2023 22:08:55 GMT
Dinner is salads from our favorite place across form the hospital..Yes, I worked today and it was a hellish day..SO busy...And I am on call, tonight and I am pretty sure I will be there, as there an are SO MANY add ons....Lots of sick people needing surgery...It hasn't stopped since the weekend!!!
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Post by Marina on Dec 6, 2023 22:36:53 GMT
bklyngal62 Know we are here for you. Hugs to you. leannec I hope the amount is good for you to retire now. Well the rain inspired a change in menu to Grilled cheeses (cheddar & havarti, with a little bit of fig jam) on sourdough and roasted pepper and tomato soup with fried onions on top. Stopped in at Macy's and bought a new sweater top on sale. I haven't shopped there in ages.
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Post by scrappintoee on Dec 6, 2023 23:50:06 GMT
I'm sorry to post this but honestly this is the only place I can come to and vent. IF you don't want to answer my question, that's totally understandable because I know it can be hard to share such personal things on a message board. But I wonder if you feel you can't vent/ talk about it with anyone in your family and/or friends? For me, I've had issues with my family where they just DON'T wanna talk about their grief, and act like " everything's just fine!" ( ugh ! ) I've also been told by one family member "it's time to move on" (gee, thanks!) Another told me "toee, you're just too emotional" (gee, thanks again!) I really hope you have not experienced that (or similar)!  I think that many people are just so afraid of the emotions with grieving, and they think it's better not to talk about it. I vehemently disagree! Also, I am *TIRED* of crying about my losses, (and maybe you are, too ? ) but I believe it is cathartic. Sending you more (( hugs ))  |
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Post by scrappintoee on Dec 6, 2023 23:51:19 GMT
Well the rain inspired a change in menu to Grilled cheeses (cheddar & havarti, with a little bit of fig jam) on sourdough and roasted pepper and tomato soup with fried onions on top. OMG...YUM! Can I come over for dinner and play with your pupper, too?  I will bring nice hostess gifts, and of course many presents for the pupper! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 7, 2023 0:17:45 GMT
scrappintoee for me, there are times that the grief hits very hard. It can be centered around an anniversary or a birthday. It can be triggered by some kind of conversation. Just today I was in Hobby Lobby buying a bunch of stocking stuffers for our kids and the woman waiting patiently behind me asked how many children I had. For the first time in a long time, I didn't panic. I didn't cry. I just said, I'm buying for our four girls, they are 13-23. I made no mention of Esther at all. And I was able to walk out and go on with my day. Last night I was trying to decorate the tree. And it was hard. And I kept saying to myself, just a little bit more. You'll be happy when it's done. Get excited over something different this year. And I was able to keep the momentum going. On Esther's birthday, I cried for 4 hours straight. I looked at every scrapbook album pulling out every pic of her with any family member I could find. This was a hard day. Where I think people begin to become concerned is not in these big moments or big days or even the little things that trigger us sometimes, but when the grief is so big that it is fundamentally changing the way we are able to experience and enjoy our own lives. I have bipolar. I am used to getting dismissed as too emotional at times. Especially by my sister who is hiding every emotion she possibly can except the anger that slips out sideways. But, I am moving forward. I put up that Christmas tree. One year without one was enough. Esther would not want me to not have something I really enjoy just because she is not here. This for me is the difference. Was it hard to get my emotions together to put up that tree? Yes it was. Was it worth it? Yes it was. It is going to hurt every year on birthdays and anniversaries. At holidays, mothers day nearly wrecked me. But there are a lot of days in between or at the very least moments between when we feel grief acutely. And we've got to grab those moments and make the best of them.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Dec 7, 2023 0:24:34 GMT
Hi all! We're having spaghetti for dinner and I've got a "crustless cranberry pie" in the oven. I'm waiting for DH to come home from his overseas trip and he loves the cranberry pie so wanted to have a fresh one here when he gets home. I will be looking for a grief support group soon, or other therapy options (after the holidays, probably). Losing my Dad with the extra complication of another family member taking all their emotions (mainly rage  ) out on me (and other around them) has made processing my grief more difficult and I often struggle with it. Hugs to all of you who are in various stages of grief as well - jeremysgirl , bklyngal62 ... cadoodlebug , have fun in Napa! I had my own scare this morning when I suddenly looked down at my left hand and the stone was missing from my engagement ring!  I was just starting a meeting at work (I WFH, so it was a Zoom mtg), and I exclaimed OMG! Luckily my manager was in the meeting and she took over for me to run the meeting so I could make a panicked search of the house! I knew it had to have been recent (like, very recent -- this morning) since the prongs catch on things if they're empty and I would have noticed had it not just happened. Anyway, after about 20-30 minutes of searching, I needed to get back to work so was retracing my steps near my workstation and I found it!! I was near tears with worry, very close to freak-out mode. Anyway, both ring and stone are safe in a little box with a tightly fitting lid(!!) awaiting a trip to the jeweler for resetting. All's well that ends well, but people -- please get your settings checked regularly on any rings that are important to you! (My PSA for the day, LOL!) I had skipped the check-up the last several years...and will not do so again. |
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Post by destined2bmom on Dec 7, 2023 1:47:37 GMT
Hi Everyone, scrapmaven I hope your day was wonderful and your dinner sounds good. leannec Hugs to you. I hope the amount is more than you thought and you feel comfortable accepting it. Linda Your dinner sounds great. cadoodlebug I am glad that you are enjoying yourself. And I am happy that you found your sunglasses. sueg Those nutcrackers are adorable. I hope that you love your new wreath. Marina I hope the mall wasn’t to packed. Your dinner sounds delicious and perfect for the day. bklyngal62 Huge hugs to you. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I don’t have an answer. But I wish that I could give you a hug in person and let you know that I am here for you. KelleeM Fingers crossed, the pod gets approved. Your dinner sounds delicious. Delta Dawn It’s wonderful that the ferries were running. I hope that you had a great day. **GypsyGirl** So glad your card party went well yesterday. jeremysgirl Huge hugs to you. I hope you know that I am also here for you. So glad that you were able to get some shopping done. I can’t believe that you had sand and water in your stockings. I hope the stockings can be saved. Your dinner sounds great. scrappert I hope that your stomach feels better soon. hutchfan Love the day you had. The Birdhouse Lady Let us know if you were able to make it to the store. scrappintoee I hope the PT really helps you today. ntsf Continue enjoying your time with your family. Your dinner sounds great. AussieMeg I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I have had a difficult time dealing with the loss of my sister. @tearsici I hope your mother has a very slight case of Covid. Sorry your sister’s schedule got messed up for dinner with you. karenlou You are an angel to so many. I pray that you stay on top of your health and don’t overdo this season. scrappinwithoutpeas I am so happy that you found your beautiful diamond. I also would have been beside myself. I woke up this morning to beautiful light snow flurries. The snowflakes were huge and fell very slowly and I loved watching it. About 10:45 am, it stopped. I did dishes, finally took down fall and DH put basic garland on the stairs and around the double-sided fireplace mantels. I have to wait until ODS comes home this weekend to have more bins brought up from the basement to finish decorating them. I had very little pain today; but I was really tired from the medicine and had to take a small nap. But I can’t complain. DH cooked some hamburger stuffed with something from the store and pre-made mashed potatoes. I made salad to go with it. I hope all of you have a peaceful rest of the day. |
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I'm sorry to post this but honestly this is the only place I can come to and vent. 
I think that many people are just so afraid of the
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) out on me (and other around them) has made processing my grief more difficult and I often struggle with it. Hugs to all of you who are in various stages of grief as well - 
I was just starting a meeting at work (I WFH, so it was a Zoom mtg), and I exclaimed OMG! Luckily my manager was in the meeting and she took over for me to run the meeting so I could make a panicked search of the house! I knew it had to have been recent (like, very recent -- this morning) since the prongs catch on things if they're empty and I would have noticed had it not just happened. Anyway, after about 20-30 minutes of searching, I needed to get back to work so was retracing my steps near my workstation and I found it!! I was near tears with worry, very close to freak-out mode. Anyway, both ring and stone are safe in a little box with a tightly fitting lid(!!) awaiting a trip to the jeweler for resetting. All's well that ends well, but people -- please get your settings checked regularly on any rings that are important to you! (My PSA for the day, LOL!) I had skipped the check-up the last several years...and will not do so again.
