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Post by busymom on Jul 8, 2022 14:48:08 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! The humidity is nasty once again. Must be Summer, or something... I've never lived in humid areas. I've only traveled to one or two, once or twice, for a day or two max. And the humidity wasn't that high. But I thought I was going to drown and then melt. Are there ways to keep the humidity level down, when you're inside? Or is it just horrible all the time, everywhere? Air conditioning definitely helps, but I can "feel" the humidity, even indoors. I blame my paper-thin Scandinavian skin. I just mostly stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, then try to do my errands, yard work, etc. in the cool of the evening.
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Jul 8, 2022 15:09:45 GMT -5
Happy Friday Muffins!!!
100 degrees all weekend. UGH! But thank goodness it will be short lived. Back to the 80s on Monday.
Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 8, 2022 19:14:07 GMT -5
Good to see my peeps tonight. It has been a long week.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 9, 2022 9:52:03 GMT -5
Good morning to my best gang! I am streaming the Tour de France on one computer while online with you. Ah, technology. No pool this Saturday or next (coach out of town with the kids' team) so I kick-boxed this morning. Stopped at CVS first for some things, and earned $16 in rewards. I will be trail running tomorrow, since my first race of the season has been decided -- an 8K rough trail race on Labor Day weekend.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jul 9, 2022 10:38:07 GMT -5
I am in Toronto. Daddy went to the bathroom last evening and closed the door. The Toddler screamed like he had left forever.
So that may be the reaction I get when the parents are gone.
He needs to know each person is going when they leave the apartment. He now notices the dings from the security system when someone enters so rushes to greet them.
He also directs where everyone is allowed to sit--including me.
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Post by busymom on Jul 9, 2022 11:39:03 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! It's sunny & humid here today, with a chance of storms tomorrow. There's plenty to do around the house, so we'll see what gets done. The good news is, my relative was released from the hospital, but the bad news is once again they forgot to call me to tell me he'd been returned to the nursing home. Yes, I'd driven over to see him. By the time I got there, he was already gone.
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Post by Sharon on Jul 9, 2022 12:09:20 GMT -5
I've been out in the yard for the past couple of hours, just taking a water break. I'm trying to get as much done as I can before it gets too hot.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 9, 2022 12:44:29 GMT -5
Getting a much-need rainstorm at the moment. I am shopping online for a new electric range. Dang, the $$$$$ of these now!
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Post by busymom on Jul 9, 2022 12:46:22 GMT -5
Getting a much-need rainstorm at the moment. I am shopping online for a new electric range. Dang, the $$$$$ of these now! They ARE pricey little suckers, aren't they? I'm still disappointed that DH pushed for the cheaper model, and I was dissatisfied with the one we have now from day one. Next time, I'm pushing for a more expensive model. They make them cheap now, so DON'T settle. Spend the money & get what you want/need.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 9, 2022 12:56:55 GMT -5
Getting a much-need rainstorm at the moment. I am shopping online for a new electric range. Dang, the $$$$$ of these now! They ARE pricey little suckers, aren't they? I'm still disappointed that DH pushed for the cheaper model, and I was dissatisfied with the one we have now from day one. Next time, I'm pushing for a more expensive model. They make them cheap now, so DON'T settle. Spend the money & get what you want/need. I want one with an air fryer, so that does push the price up a bit. I also want five burners and multi-size ring burners. And dials must be in the front. Color can be stainless or black, whichever is in stock.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jul 9, 2022 14:19:08 GMT -5
I am in Toronto. Daddy went to the bathroom last evening and closed the door. The Toddler screamed like he had left forever. So that may be the reaction I get when the parents are gone. He needs to know each person is going when they leave the apartment. He now notices the dings from the security system when someone enters so rushes to greet them. He also directs where everyone is allowed to sit--including me. He sounds so cute! (Most of the time. No kid is cute 100%.) Enjoy!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jul 9, 2022 16:48:42 GMT -5
Definitely correct on no kid being cute all of the time.
I have a picture of him from when he was at Grandma's house a few weeks ago as my screensaver. He said "grandma's house" right away. He added grandpa's house and the names of his uncles.
They really are trying to get him to know his family.
It doubtful he will ever know his Ukrainian family in person.
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Post by busymom on Jul 10, 2022 7:25:24 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! Reed Timmer is coming to our state once again. That alone tells you what our weather might be like today. I'm going to keep checking the weather radar before I decide whether I'm going to church, or if I'm going to watch it online.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 10, 2022 9:25:19 GMT -5
Hello and good Sunday peeps!
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Post by toomuchreality on Jul 10, 2022 12:03:14 GMT -5
Good looking Brunch, @nancysummertimesip. Thank you! I wish I had some IRL right now.
DD1 and her partner invited me over, yesterday, to BBQ. We had a good time.
It doesn't generally bother me. But right this minute, I hate being alone.
Oh, well. It will be okay.
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Post by skeeter on Jul 10, 2022 12:08:12 GMT -5
Good looking Brunch, @nancysummertimesip. Thank you! I wish I had some IRL right now. DD1 and her partner invited me over, yesterday, to BBQ. We had a good time. It doesn't generally bother me. But right this minute, I hate being alone.Oh, well. It will be okay.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 10, 2022 13:13:02 GMT -5
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jul 10, 2022 13:13:26 GMT -5
Good looking Brunch, @nancysummertimesip. Thank you! I wish I had some IRL right now. DD1 and her partner invited me over, yesterday, to BBQ. We had a good time. It doesn't generally bother me. But right this minute, I hate being alone.
Oh, well. It will be okay. and you will be Okay - the gospel according to NNP!!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 10, 2022 13:15:57 GMT -5
I just got back in, so sorry for the brunch and run. Went to the pillow store, then checked out the new Fresh Market. Yikes! What a market! Prices are nuts. Good thing it is in a ritzy part of town where people can afford to shop like that. I just whizzed a bunch of onions to freeze. Found some good cornmeal to make muffins and I am going to try my hand at scratch-made black beans this week.
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Post by skeeter on Jul 10, 2022 13:20:06 GMT -5
I just got back in, so sorry for the brunch and run. Went to the pillow store, then checked out the new Fresh Market. Yikes! What a market! Prices are nuts. Good thing it is in a ritzy part of town where people can afford to shop like that. I just whizzed a bunch of onions to freeze. Found some good cornmeal to make muffins and I am going to try my hand at scratch-made black beans this week.
You peed on your onions?
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jul 10, 2022 13:22:05 GMT -5
I just got back in, so sorry for the brunch and run. Went to the pillow store, then checked out the new Fresh Market. Yikes! What a market! Prices are nuts. Good thing it is in a ritzy part of town where people can afford to shop like that. I just whizzed a bunch of onions to freeze. Found some good cornmeal to make muffins and I am going to try my hand at scratch-made black beans this week.
You peed on your onions? Thanks for beating me to it! I hated to post and while debating if I should, you did.....
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 10, 2022 13:26:59 GMT -5
You peed on your onions? Thanks for beating me to it! I hated to post and while debating if I should, you did..... Oh, y'all are so dirty-minded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whizzed 'em in the Cuisinart. Turned two pounds of onions to shreds in no time. Of course the kitchen stank after that. Maybe a little pee would help.
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Post by busymom on Jul 10, 2022 13:32:03 GMT -5
LOL! My DH doesn't like onions, so he said if they were whizzed on, they probably wouldn't taste any different to him. We're hearing some thunder right now, but the big storm isn't supposed to hit until 8 pm or so. Of course, it wouldn't be the first time the weathernerds have fibbed to us.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jul 10, 2022 14:09:52 GMT -5
Good looking Brunch, @nancysummertimesip. Thank you! I wish I had some IRL right now. DD1 and her partner invited me over, yesterday, to BBQ. We had a good time. It doesn't generally bother me. But right this minute, I hate being alone.
Oh, well. It will be okay. and you will be Okay - the gospel according to NNP!! Thanks! I know I will be (okay). I'm not freaking out, or getting upset, or anything. I just like having company, once in awhile. I'm significantly more productive, when I have company. And I want to be productive today. I trust you, your book and opinions, more than most! A lot more! I hope your day is going well.
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Post by busymom on Jul 10, 2022 15:40:40 GMT -5
Good looking Brunch, @nancysummertimesip. Thank you! I wish I had some IRL right now. DD1 and her partner invited me over, yesterday, to BBQ. We had a good time. It doesn't generally bother me. But right this minute, I hate being alone. Oh, well. It will be okay. We are wayyyy out of practice of hosting parties or other social gatherings. Covid didn't help. So, when DD & her boyfriend came over for the 4th of July, I'd hoped I hadn't forgotten anything important. Besides menu items, that is... DD pops in pretty often, but then, she isn't picky. If I'm busy (she doesn't always call ahead), or the house is a mess, she just doesn't care. I suspect things get a bit too quiet at her place. Do you have someone you can text, or call when the house seems too quiet? Of course, you can always message us here. I always welcome PM's too.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jul 10, 2022 15:45:34 GMT -5
Why, thank you! I really am okay. I may feel a tiny hint of motivation (it's has been years since I felt it, so I could be wrong. 🤔). If that's what it is, I want to take advantage of it. That's all. I feel my motivation is currently looking for an emergency escape route. I feel a nap in my near future.😯 Thank you for your kindness.💕
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jul 10, 2022 19:50:12 GMT -5
I know about the emergency escape routes of naps. Very empowering. I will let you know if I ever find motivation. Tomorrow is the day I am supposed to get left with the Toddler. It sounds like they have decided not to stay overnight. It is up in the air if they are going because NIL hasn't felt well since they got home from visiting Iowa. So I think it's 50-50 if they go to their concert. We did go through his routine today and when I asked about the morning routine, I was told I wouldn't need that. If that is the plan I will have him from about 3 until he goes to bed between 8 and 9. He is going to day care and they are picking him up early. I came down to my suite for a nap and the Toddler wasn't happy that I wasn't there when he woke up this afternoon. It's nice to know that somebody wants me.
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Post by busymom on Jul 11, 2022 12:27:16 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! I've got someone coming out to work on our garage doors today. They work fine, but whatever they call that rubber edging that runs around them needs replacing. The house is more than 20 years old, and these ARE original doors, so I want it replaced to help keep the cold, and the mice out this Winter. Seems to make sense to do the work now, while the weather is nice.
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