We are warming up! I woke up to 31*! And we're going to 56*.
JUDI - You know, Ken said you could get a new machine - he never said you can't keep your old one . . . . . We had the same discussion here for 2 years and I finally gave in when I saw my shop had a big sale on a machine I liked. And I love it! My old one is my travel and back up machine. Though I bring the good one to Texas because we are gone so long. I have a Bernina traveling case that is really well padded. Bill got it for me for Christmas one year. That is a lot of paperwork to shred! At a dollar per pound I would weigh it, too! Bill has our shredder next to his desk in his office and he shreds as he goes.
DIANE - I love those memorable moments! We had kids playing in the snow here in our RV park, too, even though we only had about 1/2". It was fun to hear them! We saw Pensacola, FL got 6"! I hope the labs come back better next draw. And it's amazing how many things can be caused by dehydration - headaches, leg cramps, insomnia, electrolyte imbalances (very important!), and more. Sometimes I have to force myself to drink more water.
VAL - wow! Your gas prices are down! WA is much higher - nearly a dollar per gallon, total tax. Our gas prices were about $4.69 when we left last Nov. Diesel was over $5. In Texas, we're paying $3.09 for diesel and I see gas is about $2.49, depending on the station. Really sorry to hear about the mess you are in with your monitoring company. That is a lot of moola! I wonder if the BBB has received any other complaints about it. Also sorry you live in a crime-y place. How long til your DH retires? Will you move then? Good tip about machine needles! Thx!
LYN - what a frustrating day you must have had! But I'm happy that you were finally able to get your fax sent. I sure hope there is more than just $11 in this for you! Oh, back in 2021 we were leaving Austin anyway but we had been planning to go south to the Rio Grande Valley for two weeks, not north to snowy Colorado, but family wins out every time. My DS and DBIL needed us.
JANA - So, no one is staying your your Mr. G at his 2 appts? Will he be OK on his own? I think you said for PT you have to wait in the car (and it's probably cold!) but is the other appt with a dr and, if so, will he be able to understand and repeat to you what the doctor tells him? For everything going on right now, you got a lot of stuff done at home! You reminded me that we should stop on our way home today and look for eggs. (and chardonnay, but that's another list.
)TINA - lots of fires for Frankie to put out yesterday! I've heard of people throwing a quilt over their engine in cold weather like other people cover plants. Don't know if it works though. Maybe add a heating pad? And what happened at Holly's house that caused the flood! A burst pipe? And was Frankie able to fix it? What a mess! Sounds like it was a skating rink throughout the entire house! I'm assuming Holly's husband was no where to be found.
CHRISS - I hope it doesn't take too long to re-establish Gramma Thursday. It wasn't me who told you about Durathons, but MQ. But I have one because she told me, too! I like mine a lot. It's going to take me a while to get used to it again when I go home after using my little travel iron for 3 months. If you aren't feeling achy breaky then you probably don't need/want tumeric. But if/when you do choose to start taking it, I'm learning here the last few days that there are different grades of it so I guess I need to do some research. Costco sells it in Costco-sized quantities and in different forms - capsules, liquids - and different brands.
FLO - I'm not sure what you meant by having to "split the case". Sounds like you took an ax to your friend's machine! Every three years I buy a maintenance agreement at my sewing machine shop. The amount at the time is a bit staggering, but then I can take my machine in as often as I want for complete cleanings. They do any needed repairs for free and I get 25% off any parts needed. Though I've never been charged for parts even though they've made a few minor repairs. Also, I thoroughly clean and oil my machine every 5 bobbins but I de-lint it at least every bobbin.
LORI - You must be pretty far away from the new fire if you didn't know about it. Let's hope it, and any other fires, stay away from you!
Yesterday was a good day with Ms. Boots. Both parents were home but out of sight for the most part - Autumn was prepping for today's test and Antonio was working in his office. We played with Amara. Took her outside and we had enough snow left to make 3 little snowmen and set them on the outside coffee table. Sadly, they were about gone by evening. She wasn't too sure about snow until she equated it with the movie "Frozen", which she loves. All the little snowmen we made were "Olaf".
The kids had a lot of fresh veggies that were going downhill so I made a crockpot full of veggie soup for them. Have no idea how it turned out. I just tossed in what they had, including some of those rogue sweet potatoes that Autumn was peeling when she cut the tip off her finger. (it's healing nicely, btw). Today the parents will be gone for several hours so we'll be on our own. Their front door knob wouldn't work yesterday so if Antonio didn't get it fixed yet, Bill, who never leaves home without a tool box, will look at it today while they are gone. Supper tonite is going to be alfredo carbonara. And a salad. I hope everyone has as good a day as we plan to have!
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