The house is freezing! We haven't turned on our heat yet, and it was so hard to get out from under the nice, warm covers. It's time to stop being thrifty and start thinking about comfort! Brrrrrrr! It's a hot oatmeal morning!
I talked to Cindy last night about those late evening piano lessons, and she agreed with me. Richard was home, too, and he said he was going to look into either having the teacher come to their house, or look for another teacher. It would be a shame to have to change teachers, as theirs is highly acclaimmed and excellent with the girls. But at least something is being done about it. By the time I got home it was too late to eat a big supper, so I just had a cheese stick and a cup of tea.
Cyndi, I am keeping your DP in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Barb, I really enjoyed seeing your pictures and especially the recent photo of Brian. What a good looking son you have! You must be so proud of him!
Schmoodle, I loved your vacation pictures, too, and you're looking fabulous! You look even slimmer than when got together this summer!
Loriann, congratulations on the new puppy! I hope he's easy to manage while you're at work each day!
Well, I'm pouring my 2nd cup before heading to Curves. What's everybody doing today?
Good Tuesday Morning to all! I hope you are warmed up now, Cottage. Yes, it's time to put comfort before thrift. I'm even considering flannel sheets. I do hope Cindy can fix the piano lesson situation.
I seem to be back on track with sleep but still didn't beat Cottage in here. I need to read the rest of yesterday's posts and catch up on the news. I went for a two hour nap and kind of ran out of time. I must admit that's about all I did yesterday - didn't even go down for the mail.
Today will be different with things to do. First Claire and I will be packing the Good Food Boxes for 10:30 pickup. It's like the CSA except we buy through a wholesaler. People just order a box or bag of fruits or veggies and take what they get. Lots of trades happen. I'm constantly swapping bananas for romaine or mushrooms.
I finally finished my fourth quilt top for Victoria's quilts and have figured out the next one - dogs and ducks in deep colours so it will be for a man. We seem to forget that men get cancer too and need something warm and comforting. This will be the last one I piece because I'm way behind on my own stuff and Christmas is coming - sorry to mention it!
Hope your Tuesday is warm and healthy. Now to read yesterday's daily and maybe move some crockpot recipes into the new section.
Cottage - We finally gave in and turned the heat on last weekend. When I was home baking it was tolerable but cold the rest of the time. Have fun at Curves!
Ruth - The quilt sounds lovely. What Christmas projects do you have in mind? I used to make lots of mine (I also baked for weeks and brought huge boxes with 20 types of cookies and 12 candies and made everyone plates. I'm better now ) but don't have the time or motivation now. I am thinking about making jars of the apple chunks for hot cereal for my oatmeal eating friends. They turned out to be a good idea and I know a few people who will enjoy them
I've got a long and busy day on tap. I plan to take Thursday & Friday off to be with DP (surgery & recovery) so need to squish work into two days. It's good for me to be busy.
This week's bread experiment included buckwheat flour. It made a dark, dense bread - quite yummy. I have discovered that I can use 1/2 c gluten and 1/2 c of garbanzo flour in a loaf and it doesn't have any negative impact on the bread. It does keep the carb count in the reasonable diabetic level though (about 10 - 14 g for this variety). Obviously I'm enjoying my bread experiemnts
Thanks to everyone for the PMs and wishes. Sometimes it feels like we are a bit isolated and you all remind me that there are more people out there keeping us in their thoughts than I realize. It means more than you know.
Cottage... hmmmm we don't really get that cold here, I am always romantic about super cold weather. I am sure that it isn't so in reality Hope you got warmed up.
Ruth... Don't mention xmas. We usually make family hampers, but I haven't even though of it this year. The quilt sounds lovely. I would love to get some made for our family as heirloom items. I have a friend who's grandma makes them and they are personalised and just magical to look at - some are complete with extended family trees or intricate patchwork of their favourite things as a child, or other family members. Just beautiful artwork.
Cyndi.. will be thinking of you and your partner on Thursday and Friday. Our family will keep you in our evening blessings. I hope that you get all your work done. Lots of love.
Well, it looks like I might get a research grant from my university for the summer break. Which is wonderful. I also put in my application for what the USA call grad school - but we have a different system where we do an intensive academic prep year then start a PhD. I am really excited about it.
I'll do personals soon (in next day or so!) But wanted to say hi to my friends, I miss you ALL!!!
Yes, puppy is SO easy to train! He doesn't mouth the hand (which is awesome)... he hasn't gone once in his crate and yesterday my son didn't come over till 3 to let him out, so from 7 to 3, pretty darn good for first day! He's already learning "sit".... and off (he is a puppy and likes to jump and put his front paws on my legs for attention, I simply tell him off, sit and praise for it! he's learning what the leash is for and the word walk! I'll have him trained in no time!
In meantime, work, BORING! But, I'll take it (though days are LONG!)... I don't see where they even need me! let alone for two weeks! LOL oh well, I'll take the pay!
Love you all,
Miss you all (yes, even you Jellybeaners)
Lori
Wow! Just ploughed through yesterday and feel a bit more caught up.
Cyndi, I just sent you an email. I used your registration addy - hope it gets to you.
Loriann, a puppy! Sounds like a darling. I hope to see some pictures soon. I'm sure Jade will recover.
Barb, I love the pic of Brian and of you too, of course. It's nice to put a face to the people I have grown to feel I know.
Schmoodle, you look great and all of you must have thoroughly enjoyed Disney. I hope to do that with my grandbabies one day soon.
Jenski, I have known several children with Aspergers (used to teach school) and all of them have turned out just fine. Keep us posted about your new doc and stick to your guns. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, etc.
The house has warmed up and my joints are moving better so I'll get cracking on my day although it's still black as night out there.
Good morning everyone!!! Seems like I've been a ghost around here...things have been super busy...but a good busy. Unfortunately my eating hasn't been the best...but am getting back to good now!
Today is date #2 with the PTA...we shall see...seems like the long delay has built up a bit of suspense for us both....geez how I love dating...haha....at least my friends get a kick out of it! They think I'm being a picky witch when I say I probably won't date anyone shorther than me...as I'm 5'11 and already feel like an amazon!! haha
Not much time for personals....
Cyndi....please know that you and your DP are in my thoughts and prayers!
Hi! No time to read personals but wanted to say I'm two for two with veggies with meals so far today! I've got sweet potatoes in the crock pot and a salad waiting for dinner (with fake chicken and not-so-legal-but-made-with-whole-wheat-flour corn bread), so we'll be good there, too.
Morning girls! Just a quickie today. One more request for prayers for the job. Haven't heard yet, which makes me hold my breath for long periods of time when I think about it. Literally. I'll either find out via email with a "nope" or phone call with a "yep" sometime early this week. Being that it's Tuesday, I hope I hear something today. I really want it to be a "yep" but the suspense is killing me!!!!!
I will help with the crockpot recipes after work today! Going to slam my Irish Breakfast Tea and hop in the shower. Have a great day girlies!!!!
Good morning all!!! Happy Tuesday!
Cottage - Glad to hear that the piano lessons are going to get changed. It's just too late for everyone involved. I hope they're able to keep their instructor.
Ruth - That quilt sounds beautiful. I'd love to see pics of some of the quilts you've done. And don't worry about mentioning Christmas already.....I bought a few Christmas gifts over the weekend.
Cyndi - Know that you and your partner are covered in prayer this week. The bread sounds fantastic!
Marianna - I hope you're able to get the summer break you want. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get that grant!
Loriann - Congrats on the new pup. So glad to hear that it's working out so much better this time. And good that the job is bringing in some money. Hopefully things are on the up and up!
Mandy - Have fun tonight....and remember, we want details afterwards!!! Have a great time!
Kara - Good job on the veggies! Keep it up!
Stephanie - Have fun shopping with the DD today!
Lisa - Prayers for peace are headed up for you! I hope that what ever the decision, you're able to find that you're ok with the choice. But more than that I'm hoping they choose you!!!!
Zeff - Hope the french toast was yummy!
Gonnabe - I did Jillian today as well. We get day one on the exercise-on-demand. It's a good workout. Hope day 2 goes as well!!!
Me - So yesterday I hit a wall at work. There were so many people out, I"m already doing 3 people's jobs. I took on someone else's yesterday and it all came crashing down. Spent a good 30 min. in my boss's office in tears. We talked about prioritizing and making sure that I take care of myself, and delegating when I can. I hope today is better. It's been a rough first quarter. And it's not like everyone else isn't pitching in as well....we're just all swamped. But it felt better just to vent.
This week is Red Ribbon Week, and today we're all supposed to wear red. I couldn't find a shirt I liked, so I went looking in the back of the closet last night where I keep the clothes that don't fit. Found a shirt I used to love to wear.....tried it on and it fit!!! Hopefully that will also keep my spirits up today.
Have a great Tuesday, ladies!!!
BLESSING!!!
Morning Ladies!
I had to scoot to work this Morning as DH took the new fuzzy to get fixed. Poor Fuzzy So I'm finally beginning to thaw from My Kiercicle Status.
Hmac taht's the best feeling woohooo!
Gonna thats probably just road food induced bloat
Zeff I'm coming to your house for breakfast!
Weez you're in my prayers lady!
ARG time has gotten away from me
Cyn thoughts and prayers for DP!
Barb Great pics!!
ok gotta run Mgmt is swarming this way!
Kierie
PS I will post what a swamp rescue is I swear!
Tucking Into Tuesday Chat
The house is freezing! We haven't turned on our heat yet, and it was so hard to get out from under the nice, warm covers. It's time to stop being thrifty and start thinking about comfort! Brrrrrrr! It's a hot oatmeal morning!
) but don't have the time or motivation now. I am thinking about making jars of the apple chunks for hot cereal for my oatmeal eating friends. They turned out to be a good idea and I know a few people who will enjoy them 
that you get that grant!
on that back of the closet red shirt - ya gotta love wjen that happens. Good luck with the video
