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Post by Blonde Granny on Oct 9, 2022 11:08:30 GMT -5
I've been practicing on decorating my up coming planning book for 2003......I I missed the info for choir practice this upcoming Wednesday, so instead: a couple of small flowers and what I thought of is:
Sign of music and Joy of song.....
This is becoming fun.
As for Weltz.......I too don't have much money, it's VA disability and Social Security......but if I had to have 4 containers of laundry soap, I could go into business ..
It's a wonderful Sunday , so Chelsie an I will be going for a walk quite soon.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Oct 1, 2022 7:06:55 GMT -5
I haven't been able to reach my brother, but my son finally told me they had just closed on a unit in Sanibel Island before it hit. Good thing they are still in Lincoln, Ne.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 30, 2022 7:37:22 GMT -5
I found the original piece of paper with my pre-winter things to do.....after looking every where I could think, I suddenly found it in my phone photos. Now that a new month has started and it was 45 degrees this morning, I guess it's time to dig it out.
I have a super lady friend coming over this morning to help me work on the garage.....my son made me promise I won't get on a ladder and my friend will see to it.
Today was the day the Eagle left me some money, I love it when I get that.......
Happy Friday to all of you!!!
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 27, 2022 7:03:57 GMT -5
My brother and his family live in Fort Myers......and I know you Zib, time will tell.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 17, 2022 18:06:12 GMT -5
I just got back from a walk with Chelsie. We've both already had our dinner, so even PJ time is looking better and better.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 14, 2022 7:14:50 GMT -5
My day yesterday turned out well. Fireplace guy was running late but it was certainly cleaned out and he installed new batteries. Total cost $125 (cash). Molly Maids (cleaning ladies) whereas usual $157.. uh oh....writing that, it is an oops, I forgot to pay them.
Today is a trip to the dentist, told will be $950. This morning was 55 outside when Chelsie went outside....first time for this year to be that cool, certainly a nice change.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 9, 2022 7:10:12 GMT -5
Susana......I'm the expert on wanting to sell the house and move (as you know.)
My house is 1800 sf on 1 floor. 2 garages, 2 beds, 2 bath, small office (siting in it now). I waver left and right with the idea of taking my $350 000, putting in the bank or letting the financial guy do the work.
I have cleaning people every month, my front yard is taken care of by the HOA, and I have to pay a couple of men for the side and back yard.
Right now, I have the fireplace man on the 13th, I need the plumber next week. If it snows (and it does), the HOA does not do anything, we have to let it melt. And if the HVAC fails, I'm going to be out $10K to have it replaced, and the whoop-d-doo Samsung stack washer and dryer would be about about around $15K.
I already the buyer for my house....., I could live in a new apartment for over 55 age, or I could moved into independent living situation, or I could just stay put, which is exactly what I've chosen to do.
Yes of luck......especially since I'm be there, done that. Oh, and I forgot, I will be 78 in December,and I still con't figure out what to do.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 8, 2022 7:18:44 GMT -5
Sitting here having the last of my morning coffee. Today the widows of our church are meeting for lunch so we can help with a fund raising event..... I wish they could tell me to not come. I have a fireplace guy coming next week to make sure mine is clean and safe.... This one will be $100.I also have a Dentist appointment that is going to cost another $1K. Once again I'm thinking the church can just figure out their own finances for a change.
Was at the Dermatology Dr. this week too, that is costing me about 2 hundred for a RX. Maybe it's time to hide my head.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 7, 2022 7:32:10 GMT -5
What to do, what to do!! I managed to drive past Walmart yesterday and there was the sign : Get your flu shot and your Covid19 also (guess that is the newest booster)....
I think I'll contact my Dr. before I get myself involved with another booster. Seeing my Dermatologist yesterday and have him zap me with that magic gun, I don't think I'm very interested in anything more.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 4, 2022 12:59:41 GMT -5
I skipped church today and did a few other things. One was to take a quick look at the garage (what a mess). Started to take some tools hanging on the wall in back of the freezer, and one was a good strong shovel that someone borrowed and never cleaned.....so, there I was , shovel, brush and powerful hose to get it cleaned....my late husband would have never tolerated this situation. So, even though it's a small attempt at getting the garage soon blown out and power washed it, at least it's a beginning. Even the snow shovel is now clean and in it's place.
For me it's a small task, but one that means something that I can actually do on my own.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 3, 2022 7:15:03 GMT -5
I have a dentist appointment this Tuesday for a new crown, $ 975 since I don't have dental insurance. Fortunately I have enough in my "personal escrow account" to cover it....Some of you call it a sinking fund.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 1, 2022 16:38:44 GMT -5
Well, a trip to Best Buy in an attempt to figure out what my 8 y/o iMac is doing, and it seems the only think its NOT doing is what it is supposed to do. I think a new iMac is coming soon.....at least I can pay for it month by month with their credit card.
on Edit: I finally was able to talk to one of the "smart" tech person. It appears that I will NOT need to buy a new iMac , so that is fine with me.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 30, 2022 7:30:55 GMT -5
This is going to be an expensive month: Dr. Dermatology, Fireplace guy to clean out and reset fireplace, and HVAC for making sure it can be OK for the winter.
I am also trying to clean out as much as I can from the fridge....makes me wonder how much is actually safe to eat so most of it could be tossed. My garage freezer is still taking care of the rest.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 24, 2022 12:07:07 GMT -5
I have a list from last year in my planner as to what fall-winter things that need to be done.....I took a quick look at it but decided I was not going to look at it again until it's at least the first of October....likely won't make it that far before I look at it and start working on it.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 23, 2022 18:42:14 GMT -5
I have started the pre-winter garage clean out and the outside. This afternoon I turned-on over the concrete bird bath, then power washed the patio rug and laid it out to dry.
I also turned my soup for this freezer into stew for the freezer. I tried the stew and at least I will like it if no one else does, and I won't put a soup label on it. After all, I managed to use up a lot of various things from the freezer and pantry.
Tomorrow is my 6-9 mo Dr. appointment. I've seen my lab work so everything looked good.
Let's continue making our progress, I always need encouragement.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 18, 2022 7:51:14 GMT -5
At my age of 77, I'm not much concerned about all this. I'm a widow and have been for almost 10 years, I live alone, and simply do whatever I want to do, when, and how. I just picked up my my beautiful new red Cadillac SUV, that will last me until.....
I use a lot of ideas that my Mom used to do: wash clothes by hand, hang out to dry, carefully spend money on groceries.
For the youngsters here, you have a long way to go, for some of us, who knows.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 10, 2022 7:35:58 GMT -5
I stopped at Wendys yesterday for their chili. I also ordered some wondrous burger and ate all the fries in the car on the way home....life is so good at times. So, the chili is in the freezer and I've been trying to see which is the best home made soup.
My Monday dentist appt was mostly OK, but it seems that one tooth will need a new crown or have the tooth removed.....neither is my choice.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 7, 2022 17:24:39 GMT -5
After telling the cleaning people I wasn't feeling good and not to come, they turned that into "we won't be back". I spend $157/mo so for now, I'm going to put those funds into someplace else.
I am beginning to start putting winter food in the freezer, first in will be 4 containers of Wendys chili.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 5, 2022 16:53:56 GMT -5
Went to Walmart this afternoon and bought a new planning book. Have ordered water for the fridge, a large scale dog for this upcoming winter, Just had fresh corn for dinner. Have finally made the dentist appt along with hair cut.
Biggest is that I got the big sewing tables out so I can get all the paperwork out and finally get this all done.
Oh, and can't forget, I got some of the first college football games on my planner along with the college ladies volley ball games.
For the first time in a long time I feel like I'm really making process.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Aug 2, 2022 7:06:28 GMT -5
I'm hoping that YNAB will cooperate this month. I have 2 items to put in there, so who knows.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jul 29, 2022 7:27:57 GMT -5
It doesn't seem quite the right time for yummy stew for dinner last night, (found a good recipe) but that's what last night brought to the dinner table. Have some leftovers for tonight.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jul 28, 2022 7:35:30 GMT -5
Just checked in with my neighborhood group, and still looking for the the some what perfect 2023 new planner.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jul 14, 2022 7:32:04 GMT -5
I seems as though far too many things has gotten in the way of my usual simple life. I told my little Chelsie a couple of days ago that "mommie is going to make it". Pacemaker test was fine on the 12th, new one will be replaced in 2 years.
AT & T will be here this morning to see what is wrong with the bedroom TV etc and yesterday picked up a new RX from Walmart....all totaled it was $3. I just picked up a new planner for next year only to discover a pretty cover does not make it the right was (2022).
All in all, the last few months have started to wind down and I can use the quietness of my life. I bought a new car a few days ago only to discover it is far to big for me, so returned it yesterday. After that, I have ordered a much smaller one that should be here in 2-3 months....best part is that the new one will be RED!!!!
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 27, 2022 15:04:29 GMT -5
No, my house was not sold., not that didn't have an offer the first day.
I am staying put and doing some redecorating, It's back to church and the choir and I'm grateful for the friends I've been able to trust and care,,,Thanks for a asking sseruousthis time.
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 27, 2022 6:47:56 GMT -5
Many of you may have a slight of my so called "break down" a few weeks ago and fortunately things have really gotten better. Taken a good look at some mistakes and other things that I managed to bring out in the light, my like have gotten better.
Back to choir and the practice, along with church and Sunday school, including tithing, my spending has been within YNAB, and I'm looking forward to June.
Happy summer to all of us, and at my house it just might stop raining and our 50 mph winds could finally abate.
Blessing of a wonderful summer to everyone.
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 6, 2022 16:33:49 GMT -5
I just sent a Zib an request for her fresh ginger..that she boiled it...I had that once but can't remember how to did it.
BG
Thanks Zib.
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 2, 2022 6:30:16 GMT -5
Hi everyone!!!!
I'm not going to go into details, but there was a crisis in my family and needless to say I didn't handle it well.
At my old age of 77 one would think that I would have had more experience. I failed to notify Moon until it was too late and the upheaval here was well on it's way.
Have a good week everyone...
BG.
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Post by Blonde Granny on May 1, 2022 17:55:33 GMT -5
Just came back from walk # 3 today with my little dog ......we both enjoy them. It's about time for PJs and TV time.
BG
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 21, 2022 18:24:11 GMT -5
I've done that just about every years...and it just expired a couple months ago. Supposedly if I cancel ATT Uverse, I can transfer all this TC stuff that is not thru the cable TV, it's all done some other way. Rather like Netflix and others etc.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 20, 2022 14:53:53 GMT -5
We have a storm coming our way...tomorrow then a few more days. I made a short run to the Neighborhood Market this morning and spent $28 for some of the favorites for Chelsie and me. I think it's supposed to be over by Thursday.
I cancelled my hair appointment for tomorrow as my hair dresser had Covid last week. Told the salon as my age it is not safe for me at this time....maybe in 2 weeks. Its only for a short haircut.
My old printer finally gave up the ghost so I was at Sams Club buy a new one....$198. My neighbor is going to help me with the "other stuff" I don't understand such as App (sheesh).
I've also been told that if I use all this TV stuff I also don't understand...i.e. You Tube tv watching etc, switch 3 TVs to this I will cut my ATT bill quite a lot (of course, I don't understand any of this stuff either?
Happy Sunday for all....
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