We are very foggy again this morning. We've had a lot of heavy morning fog for past 10 days. Thick enough they are issuing weather alerts. And STILL some people refuse to turn on their headlights. There have been accidents and many near misses because of idiots who think they are saving energy by not using their headlights. THEY can see Ok, but they can't BE SEEN! And here the majority of vehicles on the road are fog-colored! Now you know another one of my pet peeves.
This morning we're going to meet my brother, Albert, for lunch/brunch at a Denny's halfway between our houses. It's a 45-minute drive for both of us. But first, Bill is meeting his guy friends for breakfast 1/2 hour the other direction! I'm thinking I won't have to be cooking tonite! he's going to be tick-full all day long!
We also plan to do a couple of errands, among them, buying lotto tickets. It doesn't improve the odds of winning by much, but we'll buy a few anyway. lol!
JANA - I have to ask - people really have to be taught how to organize a pantry? I have six shelves in mine: The very top is little used items like paper plates, cake decorator, plastic deviled egg carrying case, box of cookie cutters, etc. Next shelf down is large Tupperware containers of extra flour, sugar, oatmeal, Coffeemate, chips. Next down is boxed items, pasta, and a basket of packets/jello/etc. Then comes canned items on the fourth shelf, then a shelf of bottles and jars like vanilla, oils, peanut butter, etc. Opened on the right, unopened on the left, with teas in the middle. And finally, on the bottom shelf, is crockpot, jams, and Ziplocks. Items are organized, label forward, oldest pull date in front. Dogfood/treats/meds are on the floor along with large jug items like white vinegar. We keep about about 3 months worth on hand. Not by design per se, but because we shop at Costco.
) My cold storage is bins on a shelf in our garage and the garage fridge. What else should I be doing? I love organizing and I'd be happy to hear if you have more hints on how to do it better, (I know you're the queen!)IRISH - A wedding in July? Sounds fun! Will you be making a wedding quilt? Unless your presence is required at big family Christmas celebrations, I think spending the holidays in FL with your friend sounds like an awesome idea! The first year after Mike was killed the kids and I flew to North Pole, Alaska to my brother's. (kids were 8, 10, and 13). Our first plane ride, Uncle Gene who is a hoot, lots of cousins, snow, and NORTH POLE! SANTA'S HOUSE!! It was a wonderful distraction, doing something totally different for the holiday. Isn't there a place in FL called Christmas Island?
BECCA - at our house, we're the opposite - I'm in a tee shirt, even outside, and Bill is in a tee, sweatshirt, and fleece vest - INSIDE! As to Bill's shirts - when we got married he had an old threadbare long-sleeved teeshirt. After about 5 years he'd never worn it once, but apparently he checked on it every day because when I was purging, I tossed it into the rag bag. He noticed immediately and pitched a fit!! I had to fish it out of the rag bag and he put it back into his drawer and as far as I know, it's still there. And he's never worn it yet! But he's happy knowing he still has it (after 27 years!) and I haven't touched it. Men are funny. I know you're busy with Mark and Denise arriving today. Happy Happy!
CHICKIE - your beautiful placemat and table runner turned out awesome! your mom is going to be so pleased! Maybe I can get a picture up here . . .
As I mentioned above, Bill might not be hungry come suppertime, but I still have chicken that I thawed two nights ago and then he said all he wanted was a fried egg sandwich. So, no matter what, the chicken is going to be cooked today. Maybe I'll put a pot of white chili into the crockpot and then there will be supper ready and he can eat, or not. yay! I have a plan! It always helps to talk it over with y'all!
Whatcha' talkin' about at your house?
at least theyard was mowed the other day so that's all good. And my flowers are loving all this rain!
Vel