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Good afternoon, Jean....well, perhaps the website is trying to tell us that we're not worth our two cents! Hah! Doncha just hate that when you borrow books from the library or worse yet when you buy them only to discover you've read them before. That would happen to my mom a lot and then she got the idea of returning the books and you know what? Barnes & Noble accepted the return! I'm in love with my Kindle. I get a kick out of "lugging hundreds of books" around with me! My youngest daughter doesn't like shopping either. However, my other daughter...well, we're like two peas in a pod. Frozen crab cakes? I'm hoping they are fresh at the restaurants I order them to eat! That would break my heart. But I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the chef/cook doesn't make up a bunch and freeze them.
Maggie, you don't go with Will to the doctor's appointment? Wayne and I go with each other because then we don't have to worry about remembering anything! And he always has questions for the oncologist! Poor woman. Well, Wayne is home from flying his rc plane.... |
Good morning all. The rain has moved through and the temps are going to be climbing so that on Monday it is going to be in the 70's as well as the rest of the week. We are going to be getting a lot more rain by the middle of the week though or that is the prediction.
We had some kind of shootout no more than a couple miles from here last night. The gunmen got away and the victim drove his car off and ended up with it stopped at a stop light and him slumped over. They rushed him to the hospital and he is in very critical condition. This town has gone nuts and it seems to get worse everyday. Most is black on black crime and probably drug related. Jean: I don't make crab cakes, I buy them frozen. They are an Emeril Legassee brand and Jack likes them a lot. I think they have some Cajun spice in them or something. I am not sure you could even get fresh crab here and the only place I know that might carry it is Fresh Market. I know none of the grocery stores carry it. They have an Asian guy who makes sushi out at the commissary, but Thomas said it wasn't very good so I don't know. I have done that before with books, and I think it is partly because they reissue them with different covers. Gail: I have diverticulosis that was undiagnosed and one of the areas that was pushed out on my colon opened and caused peritonitis. I almost died that night. He took out a lot of colon, I wore an ostomy for 6 months, then he went in and reconnected me and took out more colon and told me if I ever had another issue I would have a permanent ostomy as my colon would then not be long enough. I had to have two incisional hernia repairs to areas he had cut open too. So yes, I face the same things you do including the noisiness. At first I was embarrassed and tried to hold it in until I thought no one was in the rest room, but then I just thought, this is a normal human thing and quit worrying about it so much. Everyone have a good weekend. |
Good morning...to snow! Nooooo! No more snow. I get too cold these days as it is.
Donna, God bless you! You and I can share stories that are not fit to be posted here! (((hug))) There is a Fresh Market in Va. Beach and I always go there when I go with Wayne. I do go to a Whole Foods from time to time but it's like going on a field trip to get to it. We get our news/tv channels out of Philadelphia and someone is always getting shot. It almost makes one jaded hearing about shootings so often. I look at that snow and keep telling myself the forecast for three days next week is high 60s to low 70s. Trying to stay warm... |
Good Afternoon! The guys are here installing the generator, or at least the electrical part of it. The electricity has been off and on since mid morning. Needless to say, everything I wanted to do today takes electricity. I did get a casserole made for lunch. It used to be a favorite when the kids were home but it didn't taste as good as I remembered. :( I think my taste buds have changed since I think things I used to really like now taste just so so.
Gail, our library still uses the paper pockets inside the front cover to hold the security card and due date slip. A lot of people initial that so they know they've read the book. I have a few times but often forget. :o Hope your snow is gone soon. "Gma," we had about 30 seconds of sunshine this morning. Now it's back to gloomy clouds. We had a drive by shooting the other night. It was on the "trashy" side of town although we know a couple couples from church who live in the area. No one was hurt but two bullets struck the house. It was after dark so no witnesses of course. Our town was referred to as the "ghetto in Iowa" in the state newspaper. Gee, I wonder why; must be the full page police reports in the newspaper that is nonwhite names. I just realized we have lived here 40 years, and 32 in this house. No wonder I have accumulated so much stuff! :rolleyes: Not much newsy from here today. Hope you all enjoy the rest of the day! :wave: |
Good morning, ladies! 38 degrees headed for the high 40s today and tomorrow and then 70s for the next week. I'm ready for warmer weather.
I'm going to Kroger this morning and Farm Fresh. I hate shopping of any kind. Faye, I make my own crab cakes with fresh crab. I don't like filler in mine so its crab, egg, finely minced celery and shallot, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning. Kroger has 4 orientals who make wonderful sushi. Occasionally they put out a small buffet of all their kinds to try. York County is relatively shooting free but just a couple of miles and you are in Hampton or Newport News and the bullets are flying. Jean, I haen't been to the physical library in a couple of years but I'm always downloading books and audiobooks from there to my Kindle. I have about 1,000 books that I own on it and have only had to purchase abut 50 of them. I also keep a book downloaded to my phone I always have a book with me. Gail, I have had 4 intestinal blockages and lost a couple of feet of small intestine during those surgeries. Not as bad as the colon but still no fun. Maggie, no furs around here - doesn't get cold enough and PETA would probably throw paint on you. Have a wonderful day. |
Very frustrating with this website telling me I'm not logged in when clearly I am...
Very quickly.... Susan, God bless you. I "only" have 12 inches of colon removed. In January 2014 I was rushed via ambulance to the hospital because of a bowel blockage. Four days with an NG tube. So glad to go home! I love my Kindle! Jean, we are so dependent upon electricity and the technology we have these days. Right now, I'm listening to music on my iPhone while typing. Do you have a Kindle? Later.... |
Good Morning! We have sunshine! :cheer: :cp: :dancer: It is supposed to get up to the low 60s this afternoon, so I can have sliding doors open if the wind doesn't kick in. We attended a Pam Tillis concert at a fine arts center last night. We didn't recognize one song she sang and she talked as much as she sang. We bought season tickets for seven different productions and have one more in April which is a tribute to Neil Diamond; I know we will enjoy that. Have been to church, changed clothes, and rounded up some laundry that is headed to the washer. The Sunday paper is waiting. Kolby has a concert in Sioux City tomorrow night so think I will pay attention to the ads in case there might be a bargain on something I can't live without. ;)
Susan, 70 degrees sounds heavenly! I don't think I've ever heard people complain about so many dreary days in a row, like we have had this winter. I keep trying to remember we haven't had any really bad storms, tornadoes, flooding, etc., and be thankful. The Sioux City library is asking the city council for money to pay security guards. Evidently there have been some fights, materials damaged, and shady characters hanging around. Our library put in a bank of computers and anyone using them has to first register with the main desk, then allow access to their activities. The biggest problem is the language barrier and not enough library staff available to help. One day when I was there, there was a sign saying "not available today." I asked when I checked out and someone had gotten through to a porn site. :( There is also free Wifi so the Internet connection there is really slow. I don't like reading anything on my phone, the screen is so small. Guess I just like holding a book. Gail, I have an iPad and use it more than my PC or laptop. I try to proofread because sometimes it puts in words that I didn't want. :rolleyes: The last few times I wrote something here, I saved it before I hit "post." So far I've still been logged in but hate to take a chance. For some reason it won't remember my password to this site and I don't know how to fix that. We are having leftovers for lunch. I made a ham loaf yesterday and have casserole from the day before. Hope you all enjoy a nice day! :wave: |
Well, today I wasn't logged in when I hit "post." BUT thanks to saving my two cents worth, I fooled 'em today! :lol: :twirly: :cp:
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Good morning, ladies! Heading for the 70s today and the sun is out. Daffodils are blooming, the cherry trees are blooming and I think Spring is here.
Today is Glory's birthday. Her daughter is here from Austin, TX and we are having a birthday luncheon for her. More fun. We also plan to get some quilting in. Jean, we don't have guards at the libraries around here but we do have metal detectors. If you want to use a computer there, you do have to sign in and it costs $.10 to print a page. I download so no problem. It's a lot easier for me to read on the Kindle or my phone than hold a book since the arthritis in my hands often doesn't want to do it. I doubt the brick and mortor library will be around much longer. Everyone has some device and there is no damage to the books, no overdues, no lost, etc. Gail, my blockages have all been in the small intestine and there is a lot more of that (22 feet) so it hasn't had so much impact on bathroom issues once healed. I've always thought the Muslims don't need to blow things up, they just need a good hacker and they could shut this country down. I love the technology, however. Hi, Donna and Maggie! Have a wonderful day! |
Marvelous Monday
♪♥♫ GOOD DAY IN MARCH MAGNOLIAS
It is raining here now ~ what a nice thing. I hope my grow light comes in today for my planter needs it since there isn’t any sun coming in that window. The plants are all nice and green and healthy. We will be shopping this afternoon to get some supplies we need. For one thing is a new microwave. The one we have we got not very long ago quick working already so we don’t know what happened to it. I will have to measure this one to get a new one that will fit in that hole. It sits in a hole above the stove with that edged to match the cupboards. I use a microwave a lot mainly to thaw meat mainly and fix WW frozen meals. OH and by the way I lost another 6 pounds this past week. I attribute it to the fact that I drink those bottled drinks for two meals. They are packed for wonderful things a body needs. I really like the Slim Fast ones as my meal replacement shakes. The vanilla is 7p+ where the chocolate ones are 8p+. Others are more points. I just drank a vanilla one. Miss Quilter Thanks for the crab mixture for I can't find them frozen around here so I will make my own. I love daffodils and cherry trees blooming. I am sure you will enjoy them. Have fun at that birthday luncheon. Have a great day everyone. |
Good afternoon ladies. It is overcast and windy, but the temps are beautiful. It was lovely, warm and sunny yesterday. We are going to be in the 70's for around 2 weeks it looks like so maybe we have permanent spring.
I am trying to get the house cleaned and was cleaning my electronic devices, one of which is the pc so thought I would sit down and post and give myself a break in cleaning. I am down to dusting and the countertops and appliance cleaning so am almost done. I haven't had one bit of trouble either with the pc or the Ipad on 3fc. I wonder what is going on. Gail: Has your snow melted yet? How is the house stuff going with the fil's home? Susan: Sounds like the luncheon would be a lot of fun. We have guards and metal detectors, but then few here actually want to read books or research etc and they have closed several. We have a gorgeous main library but it is rarely busy. I too read from Kindle or I use my Ipad to read. I don't read paper books anymore. Like you, they make my hands hurt to read. I even have trouble with the Ipad sometimes and have to use blankets or towels to prop it up so I don't have to hold it. Jean: I noticed there has been a lot of hacking on FB. I have had at least two friends hacked. I read somewhere that those quizzes they offer is part of the problem. Don't know if it is true, but though they are fun I have quit doing them. If I want to do trivia and such I just Yahoo it in safari and have bunches of them on almost anything. I am puzzled why they keep knocking you off the site, signing you out, dumping posts, etc. Weird. Did you get your car fixed? We had the oil changed in the MKS and found out they dumped the Lincoln dealership in January. We now have no Lincoln dealership here in town. If we wanted to buy one we would have to go to Jackson, TN, which is about an hour away. From what I understand, Lincoln wanted it's own building and Autonation, which is the Ford dealership said no. The truth is, even if they were willing there is absolutely no room there to put another building. There are car dealerships all scrunched together there and no where to build. They will of course continue to service Lincolns, thank goodness. I need to get back to finishing the downstairs. Have a great Monday. |
Good morning to you all. It is cloudy but it is nice and warm so I will take that. It looks good temp wise for at least the next couple weeks.
I am finishing up the upstairs cleaning early as the guys are coming to install the stairs this afternoon. I will be glade when that is done for sure. Luckily, they come already cut and such they just have to bolt them together and such, but the labor I still expensive. We are going to have something quick and easy for supper tonight at they will be here right around the time we usually have dinner. We had pork chops last night. Other than that nothing more going on around here. Have a good day everyone! |
Good Morning! I am happy camper, I think! Yesterday after I was done at church I took my iPad to the Verizon store to see if they could figure out why it wouldn't remember my password on this site. There is a privacy button (I didn't know that) and it won't keep passwords nor a history of sites visited. My 3FC sign in page now looks like it used to and much easier to get in here again. :cp: Yesterday we went to Sioux City after lunch. Bob had to pick up light bulbs for the church, then a stop at SAMs Club, and the mall before Kolby's concert. I picked up some make-up at the Sephora store and that stuff has tripled in price! I think I will be looking for a different brand next time. Beth thought Kolby's concert was just the 4th graders and it turned out to be grades 4-12! Needless to say he played first and then it was a long hour sitting through the rest of the groups. It was unorganized and kind of chaotic. People (grandparents ?) leave as soon as their child performs which I think is rude, kids going in and out, squirmy toddlers, crying babies, etc. Bleacher seating is uncomfortable I will admit.
Susan, it was 66 degrees at 10:00 when we got home last night. It felt warm this morning when I put the orphan food out. Love it -- the lake is open in places and "wet" all the way around the edges. Spring is getting closer! :D I'm glad you were able to help celebrate Glory's birthday along with her daughter. Maggie, we could use a good rain to wash away some of the winter grime. We have a yard full of leaves that need to be loosened and disposed of. :congrat: on another GREAT loss! Wow! "Gma," I wish there was some way on FB to "like" something and not have it show up on friends' page. I enjoy reading some of them but if not, it takes time to scroll through. I get a lot of recipes which is funny since I don't like to cook. :lol: I rarely do surveys because I don't want my results on FB. My car is in the shop as I am typing. I have gift shop cards to check in and sort through plus a hair cut this afternoon. Bob is on call to be my taxi. They have to do an alignment after installing the struts so it won't be done until after lunch sometime. Our GM dealership lost their Cadillac line a year ago although they still service them. Hope your stair guys don't make a big mess for you. I need to get busy and vacuum fur bunnies, the boys are shedding big time. :( Enjoy a terrific Tuesday and do something fun! :wave: |
Happy Rain Day
♪♥♫ GOOD DAY IN MARCH MAGNOLIAS
It is pouring rain and it has being that way since last evening with thunder making lots of noise. Water is just pouring down on one side of the MH making the windows look like rivers with so much water. At least we have some nice heaters in here so we can enjoy some heat. While shopping last evening we couldn’t find crab meat anywhere so I am going to substitute tuna in it’s place for I just can’t find any crab meat. We looked for it fresh, canned or frozen and came up with nothing. I sure hope my sun light comes in today so I can at least I can put it over the plants so they can have some good light. After a while we are going to see if we can get a new microwave and the rest of the things on my shopping list if we can get in the car to go between rain drops with out getting soaked. I don’t have an umbrella anymore. It is parked real near this MH. JEAN Sounds like you may have a good time at that concert. DONNA FAYE How nice to get your new steps in today. Hope they fit and are great for you. Hello Gail & Susan ~ good day to you. |
Good morning! Not only has the snow been long gone, it's going to reach 80 degrees today! (doing my happy dance) I may even open up some windows and air out the house of winter. I have a lot of errands today and since I can tell its going to be a good day (although last night left a lot to be desired--hurting, cramping bloat and nausea) I'm taking full advantage and keep going until my body says to go home. One of my hobbies to relieve stress/anxiety, is that I color (right now I'm learning the art of shading). There is a group I'm a member of and some people title their colorings. I like reading the Bible in the mornings (another BIG stress reliever for me) so I've started writing a Bible verse at the bottom of the page. Since it takes me 1-3 days to finish a page, I get to read that verse many times...and even though I'm terrible at remembering most Bible verses, the feeling of that verse stays with me for awhile. And it's nice to flip through a coloring book, look at that coloring's date and read the verse I chose to write down. Just something I do.
I will have to come back in and say a personal hello to everyone but I have to get my butt in gear and get going! Have a nice day everyone. |
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