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Post by Blonde Granny on Jan 25, 2015 18:30:13 GMT -5
It's cold and windy here today, with gray skies, so we stayed in except for going out to breakfast. I spent some time quilting a Quilt of Valor quilt, it's not too far from having that part done.
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Post by 3catslady on Jan 25, 2015 19:01:40 GMT -5
3catslady and what I've done today:
Got groceries Put groceries away Did laundry Dried, folded and put away laundry Took out 3 garbage bags, 2 litter bags and an empty litter box Crocheted 2 squares for a Granny afghan while the washer and dryer ran at the laundromat. Cleaned out both litter pans Planned my menu for the week Planned my projects for the week Picked up 2 prescriptions Found my new script card because the other one I had didn't pay for the scripts Posted to my spreadsheet and all threads except the menu thread. That is next.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 27, 2015 22:55:29 GMT -5
After spending the day waiting for the storm to pass and alternating between napping and surfing the web, I just spent a couple of hours printing out recipes from the Pioneer Woman website. Since there is no school tomorrow, I guess I will be cooking.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jan 28, 2015 7:55:09 GMT -5
I really like some of the recipes that Pioneer Woman has, and for those just learning to cook, her photos that she includes are terrific. I used her pot roast recipe when I first bought my big Le Creuset French oven. DH said it was the best I'd ever cooked.
I have a large pork shoulder in the freezer and I intend to use the recipe for cooking it . I'll have to look it up again, but I do remember it has Dr. Pepper in it. I think I'll cook it this weekend, it's supposed to be cold and rainy.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 28, 2015 21:11:23 GMT -5
Oh, Pat, I am sorry. Those tantrums must be so hard on you. Does anyone on your Williams support boards have any experience with something like this? Is your DD maybe expressing some frustration at her life -- knowing that many others can do so much more? Is there a neuropsychologist or geneticist who is recognized as a national Williams expert that you could reach out to to see if he/she has any experience/advice? I wish I could help you -- you so need and have so earned a break.
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Post by skubikky on Jan 29, 2015 7:29:53 GMT -5
Pat, I'm thinking of you and your DD. Hope she's feeling better this morning.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2015 0:09:20 GMT -5
My brand new Clair TD1866 air purifier just arrived. My Siamese catsey found the box irresistible and he hopped into it ..lol
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Post by Jaguar on Jan 30, 2015 0:21:49 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum. I love your Siamese cat. mmhmm come and have a look at this cutie.
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Post by mmhmm on Jan 30, 2015 0:27:48 GMT -5
Beautiful kitty, @moneywise! I see it's a bit cross-eyed, just like my Choo Chi. The Chooch is a lilac point, though, and a modern wedge, unlike your lovely apple-head!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 30, 2015 10:50:54 GMT -5
Beautiful kitty, @moneywise! I see it's a bit cross-eyed, just like my Choo Chi. The Chooch is a lilac point, though, and a modern wedge, unlike your lovely apple-head! I don't know what any of that means, but it sounds insulting, so you take that back right this instant, mmhmm!!!!!! Bad mmhmm!! (Guess Siamese families have their own language... )
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jan 30, 2015 14:36:47 GMT -5
Pat, when is DH scheduled to arrive home?
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Post by The Captain on Jan 31, 2015 16:58:09 GMT -5
I have got to get out of here, went shopping again today, bought earrings and shoes. But online 1 pair would cost more then the 3 pair I got on sale at DSW, love that place.
I need to quit shopping, jeeze!
6 more days till hubby is home!!
All I've done today is some laundry, looking real gloomy out
Pat - just saw your latest picture and handle change, you're awesome!!! (and can I just say in the nicest way possible that you make me jealous!!!)
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Post by Jaguar on Jan 31, 2015 17:01:05 GMT -5
I think Pat is looking hawt.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jan 31, 2015 17:56:00 GMT -5
We went to see the movie American Sniper this afternoon. It was more graphic that I was told, and some scenes I had to cover my eyes, but it was a hell of a good movie. Being a good wife of a disabled veteran, crying was part of the package toward the end.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jan 31, 2015 21:49:00 GMT -5
Pats, I meant to post earlier today before getting busy, that you look awesome in that picture. I remember you mentioning being tall, but I don't see your proportions as someone being "overweight". If you drop a few more #'s to make yourself feel better, then good for you - but maybe all you need now is some toning.
You certainly don't look your age, girl!!
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Post by jencin on Jan 31, 2015 22:57:33 GMT -5
Can anybody get in on this?
Got up late - abut eleven. Got into fleece sweats and a jacket and walked for almost an hour. First to the greenhouse to see whether their forced tulip bulbs were in bloom. Looks like a couple more weeks at least. Then by the market for milk and cat treats, then home.
Had my usual breakfast - fried egg white and cheese on toast and an orange. Talked with my daughter who has a cold and decided to go back to bed. Sat down at the computer and browsed for a while, read email, put up a couple of posts. Then talked on the phone with a friend in Florida assuring her I was jealous she was nice and warm while I was freezing and watching a discouraging weather forecast.
Lazy afternoon .. a trip to Walgreen's for supplies, more computer ... emphasis on email, picking up clutter and making a very large pot of chili. Tonight was a U of KY basketball game with a few friends and family coming in to watch and enjoy another win. Which they did. I alternated between watching, visiting and the computer.
Now, I'm doing a few extra computer things along with catching up with the news.
All set out like this it seems like a very simple, easy little Saturday. But, I'm pretty pooped and thinking about having a shower and going to bed.
ps Patstab, you're a lovely lady! Be proud!
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Post by msventoux on Feb 1, 2015 0:18:49 GMT -5
Went to work for a few hours. Had a staff meeting about the upcoming busy season. Consensus is we're all ready to retire or go work at Wal-Mart.
Drove to the next larger town over and took care of some errands I've been putting off for awhile. Made a Costco run and bought far too much stuff.
Came home and dealt with all of that stuff. Cleaned up cat puke.
My wireless internet connection somehow got screwed up suddenly and spent 2 hours getting it to work again. Turns out to be a 2 minute fix if you actually know what you're doing.
Oh, look. More cat puke. Tomorrow will be better...I hope!
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Post by marvholly on Feb 1, 2015 6:54:30 GMT -5
I have been really productive (rare for me) at home the last 3 early mornings:
did & put away laundry ran & put away dishwasher load cleaned glass cooktop cleaned oven interior & racks cleaned microwave interior
this was all in addition to 2 shopping/errand runs.
Today i still plan to do my routine monthly chores (flush sinks & sharpen knives) and do some cooking both for today and to get a bit ahead (also soup/stew/chili type stuff needs time to flavor meld).
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 1, 2015 8:00:23 GMT -5
Can anybody get in on this?
Got up late - abut eleven. Got into fleece sweats and a jacket and walked for almost an hour. First to the greenhouse to see whether their forced tulip bulbs were in bloom. Looks like a couple more weeks at least. Then by the market for milk and cat treats, then home.
Had my usual breakfast - fried egg white and cheese on toast and an orange. Talked with my daughter who has a cold and decided to go back to bed. Sat down at the computer and browsed for a while, read email, put up a couple of posts. Then talked on the phone with a friend in Florida assuring her I was jealous she was nice and warm while I was freezing and watching a discouraging weather forecast.
Lazy afternoon .. a trip to Walgreen's for supplies, more computer ... emphasis on email, picking up clutter and making a very large pot of chili. Tonight was a U of KY basketball game with a few friends and family coming in to watch and enjoy another win. Which they did. I alternated between watching, visiting and the computer.
Now, I'm doing a few extra computer things along with catching up with the news.
All set out like this it seems like a very simple, easy little Saturday. But, I'm pretty pooped and thinking about having a shower and going to bed.
ps Patstab, you're a lovely lady! Be proud! Of course you're welcome to SS. We're not quite Your Money and not quite WIR. Our topics range far and wide, and allows us to see what other members are up to, and to encourage new members like yourself to join us on our journey.
BG- Admin YM & YMOT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 13:22:29 GMT -5
Fishing in the bay. Nothing worth keeping. Later plan on a little more of this:
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Post by 3catslady on Feb 1, 2015 17:09:10 GMT -5
What 3catslady has done today:
1. Laundry: wash, dry, folded, and put away. 2. Got groceries, put them all away. 3. Made this week's menu. 4. Made this weeks project list. 5. Cleaned both litter pans.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Feb 1, 2015 19:20:22 GMT -5
6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m - gym
Grocer to get free item with coupon. Home
9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Church
Home, lunch, brief nap.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Book Group
Home, enjoy food made for super bowl after taking off that too tight waist band pants.
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Post by skubikky on Feb 3, 2015 8:31:54 GMT -5
Pat, are there any resources for respite care back home?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2015 12:14:00 GMT -5
Not much. I made son walk around in the sun and on the beach the first two days we got here because I knew the weather would turn and we could school then... He scowled because he should have 'been getting work done'... Then today is cold and overcast and no one wants to get up or do anything... Grumble. Ok. Done now.
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Post by skubikky on Feb 6, 2015 7:39:18 GMT -5
Pat, is there a chance that your DH will resign and come home?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 17:48:52 GMT -5
Driving from Orlando to PA... Or hope to make it tonight. About 4 more hours to go...
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Post by msventoux on Feb 8, 2015 17:58:23 GMT -5
Deep clean of the living room. Rearranged all of the furniture, hung some lighter curtains and washed the windows.
Deep cleaned the kitchen. Sorted and rearranged stuff in the cabinets and refrigerator. Rearranged the counter top stuff to make room for the Vitamix and make it easier to make my daily green smoothies.
Went grocery shopping. Changed all of the cat boxes. Clipped all of the animal's nails. In the middle of doing laundry. Need to finish cleaning the bathroom. Work will be insanely busy starting this next week and I know I can't go into that with my house not in really good shape.
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Artemis Windsong
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Feb 8, 2015 19:21:00 GMT -5
Early to the gym. Scrap ice from my windshield from freezing rain. Grocer for free item. Scrap windshield. Home and breakfast. Church stuff until 11:00 a.m. Scrap windshield. Potato salad and left overs for lunch.
Cancel on afternoon book discussion because all streets are glare ice and I have to drive highway and over a long bridge to get there.
Later I notice our driveway has thawed so I go fill gas and get my free gallon of gas at a local station. I didn't get the additional 5 cents from the fob coupon, though. I actually expected an additional 10 cents a gallon because it's Sunday discount or used to be.
Watched a really good meditation video. Shared it with the board on the recent depression thread and some family members. Shared the Hungry Girl 2015 shopping list on the recipes thread.
Talked to DS and GrS1 on the phone about last night's fundraiser for one of their friend's mom.
I will address Valentine's Day cards to two GrGrkids in another state.
I'll read my book until Downton Abbey comes on.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 19:27:29 GMT -5
Got the driveway cleared, met up with friends, got my nails done, did some laundry, watched a movie "Cowboys and Aliens" (would you believe Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford are in a movie with title lol) played on here and made supper including home made french fries. A good Sunday.
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Post by 3catslady on Feb 8, 2015 20:12:29 GMT -5
Had lunch with the "girls". Went grocery shopping and got some anti-freeze for the car along with power steering fluid and windshield washer. Put everything away. Did the laundry. Dried, folded and put laundry away. Posted expenses for the week. Balanced checkbook.
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