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Post by busymom on Jan 11, 2022 11:14:07 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! DH is home from work, and doing an online class, so you probably won't see much of me today. Since it's already 16 degrees here, and getting warmer, I might be motivated to get out & buy some groceries.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 11, 2022 17:29:42 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! DH is home from work, and doing an online class, so you probably won't see much of me today. Since it's already 16 degrees here, and getting warmer, I might be motivated to get out & buy some groceries. Stay warm!
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 12, 2022 12:06:57 GMT -5
Hello Everyone - Coming in for a cuppa and than getting back to work. I swear the paperwork reproduces like mice or bunnies.... Take care!
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Post by busymom on Jan 12, 2022 14:33:41 GMT -5
Hey Kids! I just completed my "driving" class. Gotta get that discounted rate on insurance, you know. It's been a tough week, as we found out both our own pastor, and the pastor of my MIL's church have tested positive for Covid, in spite of being vaccinated.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 12, 2022 20:57:27 GMT -5
Driving class? How do you do that?
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Post by busymom on Jan 13, 2022 11:04:37 GMT -5
Driving class? How do you do that? I guess I didn't give enough information. You know those classes you take, after <ahem> a certain age, to keep the cost of your auto insurance lower? Like, a refresher course of the current laws, and advice for driving safely, etc. That's the course I took. I completed my online course yesterday, and DH did his the day before. I've already dropped off our certifications with the insurance agent, and we should see our insurance cost drop.
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Post by busymom on Jan 13, 2022 11:06:07 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We've got one more day of our "January thaw", then temps will drop tonight, and we're expecting some sNOw tomorrow. We'll be having some strawberry shortcake today, as strawberries were on sale at my local store.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 13, 2022 15:20:57 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We've got one more day of our "January thaw", then temps will drop tonight, and we're expecting some sNOw tomorrow. We'll be having some strawberry shortcake today, as strawberries were on sale at my local store. Enjoy!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 13, 2022 18:15:32 GMT -5
Driving class? How do you do that? I guess I didn't give enough information. You know those classes you take, after <ahem> a certain age, to keep the cost of your auto insurance lower? Like, a refresher course of the current laws, and advice for driving safely, etc. That's the course I took. I completed my online course yesterday, and DH did his the day before. I've already dropped off our certifications with the insurance agent, and we should see our insurance cost drop. I haven't been told I have that option. Maybe I am too old for that option?
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Post by busymom on Jan 13, 2022 18:19:41 GMT -5
I guess I didn't give enough information. You know those classes you take, after <ahem> a certain age, to keep the cost of your auto insurance lower? Like, a refresher course of the current laws, and advice for driving safely, etc. That's the course I took. I completed my online course yesterday, and DH did his the day before. I've already dropped off our certifications with the insurance agent, and we should see our insurance cost drop. I haven't been told I have that option. Maybe I am too old for that option? Nope. Never too old. We say so. Just to warn you, the website claims the class takes 8 hours, but even with the testing I finished up at around 5 hours. Give your insurance agent a call. Ours is very proactive on making sure we get every discount we might be eligible for. I guess that's why we do business with her.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 13, 2022 19:35:54 GMT -5
Thank you. I will.
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Post by Sharon on Jan 13, 2022 19:41:20 GMT -5
Looking forward to the weekend. I may be dog sitting as the kids will probably head over to see DSIL's parents. It is supposed to be decent weather this weekend so the pup and I might work out in the yard.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 13, 2022 19:45:22 GMT -5
I haven't been told I have that option. Maybe I am too old for that option? Nope. Never too old. We say so. Just to warn you, the website claims the class takes 8 hours, but even with the testing I finished up at around 5 hours. Give your insurance agent a call. Ours is very proactive on making sure we get every discount we might be eligible for. I guess that's why we do business with her. 5-8 hours? Holy moly! I'm not sure I could stay interested for that long, online! LOL Is it a long lecture, with a test at the end?
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Post by busymom on Jan 13, 2022 20:08:06 GMT -5
Nope. Never too old. We say so. Just to warn you, the website claims the class takes 8 hours, but even with the testing I finished up at around 5 hours. Give your insurance agent a call. Ours is very proactive on making sure we get every discount we might be eligible for. I guess that's why we do business with her. 5-8 hours? Holy moly! I'm not sure I could stay interested for that long, online! LOL Is it a long lecture, with a test at the end? They break it down into 5 sections. You don't have to do it all in one day, and you can stop the program to take breaks, but I wanted to get through it. I'm pretty confident in knowing the driving laws here, but there HAVE been a few changes since I originally took my driving test at age 16. For example, roundabouts didn't exist here back then. And yes, there is a short test after each section. It's best to jot a few notes on the things you don't know.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 13, 2022 22:59:41 GMT -5
5-8 hours? Holy moly! I'm not sure I could stay interested for that long, online! LOL Is it a long lecture, with a test at the end? They break it down into 5 sections. You don't have to do it all in one day, and you can stop the program to take breaks, but I wanted to get through it. I'm pretty confident in knowing the driving laws here, but there HAVE been a few changes since I originally took my driving test at age 16. For example, roundabouts didn't exist here back then. And yes, there is a short test after each section. It's best to jot a few notes on the things you don't know. Oh. Gotcha. I'd be okay with it split up like that. And with a test given at the end of each session. I would probably not do so well if it was all one LONG session with a giant test at the end. It's funny. We didn't have round abouts back in the day, either. But just around the corner from our house growing up, was what was known as "the circle". A huge circle of grass, with a super tall flagpole in the center. It was one direction only, with 4 entrances and exits. Basically, the precursor to the round about, I'd say. Point of interest: The Sandlot was filmed just a few feet (2 houses) from "the circle". In the field behind the house I grew up in.
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Post by busymom on Jan 13, 2022 23:17:11 GMT -5
Very cool about The Sandlot, toomuchreality! Would you believe I never watched that movie until I had kids? You'll have to PM me sometime & let me know where it was filmed.
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Jan 14, 2022 11:51:24 GMT -5
Happy Friday Muffins!!!
Cool down into the 30s today with a possibility of a little snow. Then back to the 40s and 50s through next week. Have a Great Weekend!!!
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 14, 2022 12:07:48 GMT -5
I am ready to head back home and take a nap. Need to have more tea and eat something.
Take Care Everybody!
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Post by Opti on Jan 14, 2022 14:09:17 GMT -5
Driving class? How do you do that? I guess I didn't give enough information. You know those classes you take, after <ahem> a certain age, to keep the cost of your auto insurance lower? Like, a refresher course of the current laws, and advice for driving safely, etc. That's the course I took. I completed my online course yesterday, and DH did his the day before. I've already dropped off our certifications with the insurance agent, and we should see our insurance cost drop. Is the certain age 65 or older or is it lower? If its lower, I could use more discounts. Prices went up across the board, I think from all the claims due to the Ida flooding last year.
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Post by busymom on Jan 14, 2022 16:56:33 GMT -5
I guess I didn't give enough information. You know those classes you take, after <ahem> a certain age, to keep the cost of your auto insurance lower? Like, a refresher course of the current laws, and advice for driving safely, etc. That's the course I took. I completed my online course yesterday, and DH did his the day before. I've already dropped off our certifications with the insurance agent, and we should see our insurance cost drop. Is the certain age 65 or older or is it lower? If its lower, I could use more discounts. Prices went up across the board, I think from all the claims due to the Ida flooding last year. In my state, it's age 55 & over. Don't know if the rules are different elsewhere. Discounts are always good.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 14, 2022 20:23:05 GMT -5
Oh my peeps! We have a chilly in the air here. Nothing like y'all to the north, of course. But could be in the forties at the pool tomorrow. Cream of tomato soup for lunch tomorrow It's been ages and I just have a need for it. It's been an ugly week.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 15, 2022 10:13:33 GMT -5
OK..44 degrees at the pool this morning. Not a record (that was 37) but still . I mean, parka on to and from the pool! I did stop at Walmart while wearing it. Fortunately it was pretty empty. People kept looking at me like the abominable snowhuman just walked in. I am making a carrot cake this afternoon, and some everlasting chicken vegetable soup, too. Probably pizza tonight.
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Post by Sharon on Jan 15, 2022 11:04:44 GMT -5
I'm dog sitting this weekend. So far it has been a lazy morning but need to get dressed and get busy. Today should be nice enough to get some work done outside.
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Post by busymom on Jan 15, 2022 16:04:24 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! Considering how long it snowed yesterday, we didn't get as much as I was expecting. Maybe 3 or 4 inches here. But, it's colder here today, so I served garlic potato soup with ham chunks, and I'm just trying to catch up on tasks around the house.
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Post by Sharon on Jan 15, 2022 18:09:55 GMT -5
Brrr. The weathernerds were wrong, it has barely gotten above freezing today. Too cold to work outside.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 15, 2022 19:15:08 GMT -5
OK, the soup will be made tomorrow. I did do the carrot cake, though. TV weather nerds are pissing and moaning about rain tomorrow. Yeah, I am sooooooo sure the people freezing their fannies off north of us are really worried about our pissy little drizzle event. It's like they feel the need to make us feel speshul and all included in bad weather and stuff.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 15, 2022 19:29:49 GMT -5
OK, the soup will be made tomorrow. I did do the carrot cake, though. TV weather nerds are pissing and moaning about rain tomorrow. Yeah, I am sooooooo sure the people freezing their fannies off north of us are really worried about our pissy little drizzle event. It's like they feel the need to make us feel speshul and all included in bad weather and stuff. Bwahaha
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 16, 2022 9:59:03 GMT -5
Yes, it's 7 degrees here.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 16, 2022 11:59:21 GMT -5
Yes, it's 7 degrees here. Yuck.
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Post by busymom on Jan 16, 2022 12:13:04 GMT -5
Lord have mercy! Not only is our pastor here out with Covid, but I just found out one of the pastors I'd gotten to know "down South" was exposed this week, and may have mild symptoms too. If this is what the entire year is going to be like, I'm going to hibernate until 2023. Please tell me it's just going to be just this month that's crazy, and not the entire year...
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