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Post by busymom on Jan 16, 2022 12:14:27 GMT -5
Hey NancysSummerSip, what's going on with all of the tornado footage I'm seeing in Florida? Are the snowstorms here & on the East Coast stirring up tornadoes closer to you?
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 16, 2022 12:18:57 GMT -5
it's brunch time and we're pouring hot beverages as fast as possible!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 16, 2022 12:22:30 GMT -5
I can't tell you that because I am afraid of the same thing.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 16, 2022 12:23:13 GMT -5
Hey NancysSummerSip , what's going on with all of the tornado footage I'm seeing in Florida? Are the snowstorms here & on the East Coast stirring up tornadoes closer to you? We were out this morning for breakfast at a downtown Swedish coffee house (very good!) and a car show, then left the show to get to Costco before the storm. We got back 20 minutes ago, and just made it. We are under a tornado warning at this time.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 16, 2022 12:29:15 GMT -5
And this system is all part of the same Midwestern - to - northeast snow system; we are just the tail end of it. I don't think we could have timed things any better, honestly. Breakfast was wonderful - never had Swedish coffee or ligonberries before. They did not have ligonberry jam in stock, but I will go back. Their pastries were wonderful.
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Post by skeeter on Jan 16, 2022 13:25:34 GMT -5
Hey NancysSummerSip , what's going on with all of the tornado footage I'm seeing in Florida? Are the snowstorms here & on the East Coast stirring up tornadoes closer to you? We were out this morning for breakfast at a downtown Swedish coffee house (very good!) and a car show, then left the show to get to Costco before the storm. We got back 20 minutes ago, and just made it. We are under a tornado warning at this time.
Stay safe!!
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Post by busymom on Jan 16, 2022 13:38:08 GMT -5
And this system is all part of the same Midwestern - to - northeast snow system; we are just the tail end of it. I don't think we could have timed things any better, honestly. Breakfast was wonderful - never had Swedish coffee or ligonberries before. They did not have ligonberry jam in stock, but I will go back. Their pastries were wonderful. Hope you guys are ok. The two tornadoes I saw on video were big enough to do damage. Glad you got to sample some Swedish food. (That's part of my heritage.) My Dad used to love ligonberries. I'm a big fan of Scandinavian pastries & desserts. Yum!
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Post by busymom on Jan 16, 2022 13:47:27 GMT -5
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Post by skeeter on Jan 16, 2022 13:57:47 GMT -5
Like almost everyone else here, trying to stay warm. Was 10 degrees when I got up and now it's a balmy 15. Can't complain too much though. Compared with other areas that are dealing with snowstorms and tornados, I'll take what we're getting anytime.
Thanks for asking!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 16, 2022 15:24:50 GMT -5
Well, the big bad storm...wasn't. We got rain, which we needed. But only the west coast got a tornado.
Made the soup for the week, and cookie dough for DH (it has to rest until tomorrow night, and I will bake it then).
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 16, 2022 16:06:10 GMT -5
Like almost everyone else here, trying to stay warm. Was 10 degrees when I got up and now it's a balmy 15. Can't complain too much though. Compared with other areas that are dealing with snowstorms and tornados, I'll take what we're getting anytime.
Thanks for asking!
I feel the same way! Stay safe/well everyone!
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 17, 2022 11:06:56 GMT -5
We are not freezing over here but it's that damp chill that seems to seep into you so that you just feel cold.
Need tea -- I had a rough night and was not able to sleep very well.
Everyone keep safe and cozy!
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Post by busymom on Jan 17, 2022 11:42:39 GMT -5
We are not freezing over here but it's that damp chill that seems to seep into you so that you just feel cold. Need tea -- I had a rough night and was not able to sleep very well. Everyone keep safe and cozy! I've often had trouble sleeping on Sunday nights. Chalk it up to all of those years I worked a Monday thru Friday job. Mondays just aren't fun. Good Morning Kids! It's a balmy 22 degrees here. I've got a shopping list I need to get through today, as tomorrow I've got a washing machine repairman stopping by.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 17, 2022 12:07:06 GMT -5
It's up to 27 at this time. There isn't any sunshine so not much snow will melt since I don't have any sand or salt on it.
I didn't sleep well last night either so a nap is in order. I had this very realistic dream that DN1, his wife and the Toddler knocked on my door and wanted to know if they could stay here. Dreams are weird. That isn't going to happen, but it woke me up and then my mind would not turn off.
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Post by Sharon on Jan 17, 2022 20:11:05 GMT -5
I hope today wasn't a sign of how the whole week will go. Work was crazy and one of my co-workers will now be out for the next 3 weeks due to surgery. Today was still pretty chilly so I didn't get much done outside after work. I think the high today was 35 degrees. ETA: I didn't sleep well last night because Oreo was being a total butthead. She is still mad that I invited "THAT DOG" to spend the weekend and she had to spend the weekend in the bedroom. Well except for the nights when she got booted out of the bedroom so "THAT DOG" could sleep in the bedroom with me. I had to be punished.
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 18, 2022 11:23:26 GMT -5
Just made a cup of English Breakfast to warm me up and get me ready for the paperwork monster that will be coming my way.
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Post by busymom on Jan 19, 2022 17:31:04 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! The wind chill never got above zero today. After DS's appointment this morning, we came back home and stayed inside. I'm figuring out something comfort food-style to make for dinner tonight. Hoping this cold snap doesn't last long. Since losing weight, I'm feelin' it.
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Post by skeeter on Jan 19, 2022 18:39:05 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! The wind chill never got above zero today. After DS's appointment this morning, we came back home and stayed inside. I'm figuring out something comfort food-style to make for dinner tonight. Hoping this cold snap doesn't last long. Since losing weight, I'm feelin' it. What comfort food did you decide on? A starving stomach wants to know
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 19, 2022 19:35:48 GMT -5
It's not supposed to get above zero tomorrow. The wind chill will be worse than that.
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Post by busymom on Jan 19, 2022 20:11:47 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! The wind chill never got above zero today. After DS's appointment this morning, we came back home and stayed inside. I'm figuring out something comfort food-style to make for dinner tonight. Hoping this cold snap doesn't last long. Since losing weight, I'm feelin' it. What comfort food did you decide on? A starving stomach wants to know Chicken & wild rice soup, with the chicken cut into large cubes.
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Post by Sharon on Jan 19, 2022 22:26:50 GMT -5
We've had a lot of fog this week with temps in the upper 20's to mid 30's. DD stopped by to drop off some things and she and kids came in for about half an hour to visit.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 20, 2022 10:16:28 GMT -5
Well, it is minus 4 at the moment. Think I will stay home.
Some schools are closed because diesel fuel in the school buses does not do well when it gets this cold. I saw one district that is closed until Monday. It's a small school district so I wonder if they also have a Covid outbreak.
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Post by busymom on Jan 20, 2022 12:00:31 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! I won't be online all afternoon, into the evening, because DH has an online meeting that he'll be doing here at home. No computer for me, unless I borrow the one from DS, and it's best that I keep him occupied so DH can stay focused on his meeting.
Oh, and it is -7 here, so I'm staying home. The wind chill is about -17.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 20, 2022 15:32:26 GMT -5
Minus zero temps are too damn cold! STAY WARM!
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Post by busymom on Jan 20, 2022 20:29:01 GMT -5
It IS chilly in the house. I survived all afternoon without a computer, and worked on sorting out things in the master bedroom. Unfortunately, there is still plenty to continue working on, but at least you can see progress. We're supposed to get snow sometime on Friday, so I have to figure out when it's warm enough tomorrow to pick up some groceries, before it starts coming down.
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Post by Sharon on Jan 20, 2022 21:46:42 GMT -5
I ventured out today and went to the closest big city area. The goal was to pick up a prescription since that is the nearest pharmacy that will accept my insurance. While I was there I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and returned something that I had ordered online that was much smaller than I expected and also managed to find a few things to bring home. I learned today that they no longer accept expired coupons. In my travels I also saw a Joann Fabric store so stopped and bought some zippers for a project I want to do.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 21, 2022 1:13:14 GMT -5
It IS chilly in the house. I survived all afternoon without a computer, and worked on sorting out things in the master bedroom. Unfortunately, there is still plenty to continue working on, but at least you can see progress. We're supposed to get snow sometime on Friday, so I have to figure out when it's warm enough tomorrow to pick up some groceries, before it starts coming down. Although not a lot, they're saying we'll get snow on Friday also. I had to go out, late this afternoon, so I stopped and picked up a few groceries while I was out. I'll take food for lunch tomorrow/Fri, while I'm babysitting. Going to try either frozen Jose Ole mini beef and cheese tacos, or classic lasagna bites by Stouffer's. I've never had either.
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Post by snapdragon on Jan 21, 2022 11:31:57 GMT -5
So glad that it's Friday. I have a cup of tea ready to go.
I am ready to be back home. But I am dealing with paperwork. Everyone enjoy the weekend!
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Post by mollyanna58 on Jan 21, 2022 11:58:30 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. I don't know if anyone answered this previously, but in NJ, anyone can get a discount for taking an approved defensive driving course, either in person or online. The course must be approved by the NJMVC; information is here: www.nj.gov/mvc/license/driverprograms.htmThe discount is 5% of the base rate for liability, PIP, and collision, and lasts for three years. The course must be taken every three years or the discount will expire. The least expensive course I have seen is through AARP, and I don't think you have to be a member of AARP to take the course.
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Post by skeeter on Jan 21, 2022 12:18:21 GMT -5
Please give an update on how the lasagna bites were when you've tried them toomuchreality. I've been tempted to try them, but haven't yet.
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