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Hey Cherries. We are having rain and a high wind warning. And it is warm. Our temps actually were in the 50s and rising all night, and our high today is expected to be 62. Last week our nights were in the 20s with wind chills in the teens. Crazy weather.

I didn’t get as much done yesterday as I had planned. I had gone to the outlet stores to pick up an order I had placed for Maddie at one of the outlet shops there. I don’t go there very often. It is really nice there but the place is a maze. And there are numerous entrances from the huge parking area. I never remember where this particular shop is when I go and when I went in I looked at the directory and I wasn’t near it at all. After finding it and picking up my order, I am now all turned around as to where I am. And to make matters worse I stupidly did not make note as to what parking lot I was in and what entrance I came in. Just a small recollection of what shops I had passed when I came in. Duh. So to make a long story short it took me 45 minutes to find my car. I thought I would never find it. To put this in perspective, my phone showed that I took over 10,000 steps! When I finally found her I never was so happy to see my car! Next time I go there I will pay more attention to where I park. I’m thinking of putting an air tag in my car!

Today the weather is nasty. I am having a donation pick up tomorrow morning so I am getting some things packed up to put out. Going over to my mom’s house and packing some things up for donation there too. I need to make a stop at Kohls on the way home that I didn’t get to do yesterday. Then back to wrapping gifts.

Have a great day Cherries. And always pay attention to where you park!

Oh, Barb! I so get the car parking! I have to say I really do pay more attention where I am leaving my car these days. Hugs!

The sky is cotton candy pink out there. I just opened the blinds so we must have had a pretty sunrise. Temps headed for around 40ish. Hoping to get out and walk after it warms up a bit. Said 37F when I got up at 5am, now says 31F. Moving in the wrong direction!

No wild plans for today. Cookies. Wrapping. Creating! Sounds good to me. Finished a layout up yesterday I need to upload.

Good Morning!  I hate when I forget where I park... you are not alone, Barb!  I am finally feeling caught up around the house and was actually able to clean up my craft room and will now spend time editing and getting pictures printed.  I have decided this year to not worry about how much I get done but, enjoy what I do get done.  Ha... my word for next year will be APPRECIATE... even the smallest of things.  It makes for a happier day.  Almost done shopping but do need to get to wrapping.  It is really cold today -7 with real feel of -28 right now.  I am glad I can stay in today!  

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:01 am

Hey Cherries. We are having rain and a high wind warning. And it is warm. Our temps actually were in the 50s and rising all night, and our high today is expected to be 62. Last week our nights were in the 20s with wind chills in the teens. Crazy weather.

I didn’t get as much done yesterday as I had planned. I had gone to the outlet stores to pick up an order I had placed for Maddie at one of the outlet shops there. I don’t go there very often. It is really nice there but the place is a maze. And there are numerous entrances from the huge parking area. I never remember where this particular shop is when I go and when I went in I looked at the directory and I wasn’t near it at all. After finding it and picking up my order, I am now all turned around as to where I am. And to make matters worse I stupidly did not make note as to what parking lot I was in and what entrance I came in. Just a small recollection of what shops I had passed when I came in. Duh. So to make a long story short it took me 45 minutes to find my car. I thought I would never find it. To put this in perspective, my phone showed that I took over 10,000 steps! When I finally found her I never was so happy to see my car! Next time I go there I will pay more attention to where I park. I’m thinking of putting an air tag in my car!

Today the weather is nasty. I am having a donation pick up tomorrow morning so I am getting some things packed up to put out. Going over to my mom’s house and packing some things up for donation there too. I need to make a stop at Kohls on the way home that I didn’t get to do yesterday. Then back to wrapping gifts.

Have a great day Cherries. And always pay attention to where you park!

10,00+ steps!  Oh, whoa! Bless your heart, Barb! I've DEFINITELY been there before! I learned from it, too! There were no air tags back then, though I think they would definitely come in handy for a situation like that! 
Hopefully today's errands don't go sideways!! Have a wonderful day, Barb! 
 

UGH!!  When I park, I try to do it in a row, or just one over either way, from a door. Of course, that makes it harder if you're in a ginormous area. In that case, best to take a pic with your phone where you are. Lots often have numbers or letters and also if you walk straight from your car to the building... first take a pic of the front of the building straight where you're walking to from the car. Then when you leave you can leave from the same spot in front of the building and walk straight back. That's my theory. Haven't tried it yet.

Spent over 6 hours working on the quilt yesteday. Oh my aching back when I stopped for the night. All my rows are done - now I start sewing the rows together. Then I have to add the border. Watched some youtube videos this morning about how to do mitered corners but I'm scared to try it.   I'll decide when I get to that part. The hardest part is going to be when I'm ready to sandwich and quilt. I have very little room and even less right now. I use the living room floor. Good times. Not.

MTCanuk wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:06 am

Oh, Barb! I so get the car parking! I have to say I really do pay more attention where I am leaving my car these days. Hugs!

The sky is cotton candy pink out there. I just opened the blinds so we must have had a pretty sunrise. Temps headed for around 40ish. Hoping to get out and walk after it warms up a bit. Said 37F when I got up at 5am, now says 31F. Moving in the wrong direction!

No wild plans for today. Cookies. Wrapping. Creating! Sounds good to me. Finished a layout up yesterday I need to upload.

Oh, I love cotton candy pink clouds! But yeah, your temps are going the wrong way! LoL mine are too!  
Your plans sound good to me! Stay warm and have fun!
 

DN in MN wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:13 am

Good Morning!  I hate when I forget where I park... you are not alone, Barb!  I am finally feeling caught up around the house and was actually able to clean up my craft room and will now spend time editing and getting pictures printed.  I have decided this year to not worry about how much I get done but, enjoy what I do get done.  Ha... my word for next year will be APPRECIATE... even the smallest of things.  It makes for a happier day.  Almost done shopping but do need to get to wrapping.  It is really cold today -7 with real feel of -28 right now.  I am glad I can stay in today!  

BRRRR!!!!!  Right now it's light rain and 33 but supposed to be rain and round 58 eventually. I don't do rain so I still wouldn't go outside.

DN in MN wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:13 am

Good Morning!  I hate when I forget where I park... you are not alone, Barb!  I am finally feeling caught up around the house and was actually able to clean up my craft room and will now spend time editing and getting pictures printed.  I have decided this year to not worry about how much I get done but, enjoy what I do get done.  Ha... my word for next year will be APPRECIATE... even the smallest of things.  It makes for a happier day.  Almost done shopping but do need to get to wrapping.  It is really cold today -7 with real feel of -28 right now.  I am glad I can stay in today!  

I LOVE "appreciate" as word of the year, Deanna!   I may have to adopt that!  
It's cool that you've gotten caught up on everything around the house and got a chance to get into your space, even if JUST to clean! 
AND it's ALWAYS good to stay in with weather like that!  
Hope you have a great day, Deanna!

 

TamIAm wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:51 am

UGH!!  When I park, I try to do it in a row, or just one over either way, from a door. Of course, that makes it harder if you're in a ginormous area. In that case, best to take a pic with your phone where you are. Lots often have numbers or letters and also if you walk straight from your car to the building... first take a pic of the front of the building straight where you're walking to from the car. Then when you leave you can leave from the same spot in front of the building and walk straight back. That's my theory. Haven't tried it yet.

Spent over 6 hours working on the quilt yesteday. Oh my aching back when I stopped for the night. All my rows are done - now I start sewing the rows together. Then I have to add the border. Watched some youtube videos this morning about how to do mitered corners but I'm scared to try it.   I'll decide when I get to that part. The hardest part is going to be when I'm ready to sandwich and quilt. I have very little room and even less right now. I use the living room floor. Good times. Not.

Lol you crack me up Tam! I LOVE it! 
That's cool that you've gotten so MUCH done on your quilt!  Of course, I'm in awe of anyone that can sew! (I REALLY JUST am lousy at it! )
I hope you have a wonderful day!  
 

Hey Cherries  
Another off day today, I have therapy at 2. Didn't make it to the meeting with my friend last night, but we're going tonight. I DO love being able to show support to my friends when they need it. Getting sober is scary for many- ESPECIALLY if they've fallen off the wagon more than once! 
I worked on some more cards last night! It occurs to me that I need a dozen more so maybe I'll make more!  
Oh, I have been just a little stressed, and decided to treat myself to a little shopping yesterday.   I'm going to be in a serious spending frost in 25! The past two years I've done WAY better - so I don't feel too bad about the spending!   I'm going to start re-organizing sometime soon, though! My spaces definitely need it! 
Our temperatures dipped again and we have a light dusting of snow now, with maybe more as the day goes on. It's ONLY dropped 25 degrees, but what a difference it makes! 
Have a wonderful day, DCs! 

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:01 am

Hey Cherries. We are having rain and a high wind warning. And it is warm. Our temps actually were in the 50s and rising all night, and our high today is expected to be 62. Last week our nights were in the 20s with wind chills in the teens. Crazy weather.

I didn’t get as much done yesterday as I had planned. I had gone to the outlet stores to pick up an order I had placed for Maddie at one of the outlet shops there. I don’t go there very often. It is really nice there but the place is a maze. And there are numerous entrances from the huge parking area. I never remember where this particular shop is when I go and when I went in I looked at the directory and I wasn’t near it at all. After finding it and picking up my order, I am now all turned around as to where I am. And to make matters worse I stupidly did not make note as to what parking lot I was in and what entrance I came in. Just a small recollection of what shops I had passed when I came in. Duh. So to make a long story short it took me 45 minutes to find my car. I thought I would never find it. To put this in perspective, my phone showed that I took over 10,000 steps! When I finally found her I never was so happy to see my car! Next time I go there I will pay more attention to where I park. I’m thinking of putting an air tag in my car!

Today the weather is nasty. I am having a donation pick up tomorrow morning so I am getting some things packed up to put out. Going over to my mom’s house and packing some things up for donation there too. I need to make a stop at Kohls on the way home that I didn’t get to do yesterday. Then back to wrapping gifts.

Have a great day Cherries. And always pay attention to where you park!

Oh my! Over 10,000 steps!!! Eeeek! Glad you finally made it back to your car!
 

Good morning cherries. Been busy busy. DH and I both worked late, including me doing an upgrade for my program. We then left to go vote (we have 2 run-offs going on right now). Then we grabbed something to eat at our local mexican restraunt.   Then home to relax with some TV.

DH was out the door early (he's got things piling up). I threw bedsheets into the washer and then headed for my walk. Had to grab my hat/gloves since we dipped down to 34 this morning. A bit chilly. Back home, showered, had my coffee and paid some bills online. Then I left to go to the PO for stamps and to ship off 2 packages. Then I got home and was about to call the vet's office when they called me to check on Jasmine. She isn't limping all the time...just every once in a while. Her pick-up-and-go is quick and the last few nights, she has been getting on the ottoman, which she used to never do. So we won't be doing xrays just yet. Just keep her on CBD oil. I did schedule her surgery for the cyst removal. That is scheduled for Jan 7th.

Then I called the tamale place and put in our Christmas Eve order. I'll go pick those up at noon on Christmas Eve which is perfect as we will have people over that day around 1pm or so. Then RSVP'd to a casual lunch that the DAR ladies invited me to for this Saturday.

Now it's back to work for me. Hope y'all have a great day.

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:01 am

Hey Cherries. We are having rain and a high wind warning. And it is warm. Our temps actually were in the 50s and rising all night, and our high today is expected to be 62. Last week our nights were in the 20s with wind chills in the teens. Crazy weather.

I didn’t get as much done yesterday as I had planned. I had gone to the outlet stores to pick up an order I had placed for Maddie at one of the outlet shops there. I don’t go there very often. It is really nice there but the place is a maze. And there are numerous entrances from the huge parking area. I never remember where this particular shop is when I go and when I went in I looked at the directory and I wasn’t near it at all. After finding it and picking up my order, I am now all turned around as to where I am. And to make matters worse I stupidly did not make note as to what parking lot I was in and what entrance I came in. Just a small recollection of what shops I had passed when I came in. Duh. So to make a long story short it took me 45 minutes to find my car. I thought I would never find it. To put this in perspective, my phone showed that I took over 10,000 steps! When I finally found her I never was so happy to see my car! Next time I go there I will pay more attention to where I park. I’m thinking of putting an air tag in my car!

Today the weather is nasty. I am having a donation pick up tomorrow morning so I am getting some things packed up to put out. Going over to my mom’s house and packing some things up for donation there too. I need to make a stop at Kohls on the way home that I didn’t get to do yesterday. Then back to wrapping gifts.

Have a great day Cherries. And always pay attention to where you park!

Stay warm Barb!!! Sounds like nasty weather. It really has been crazy lately! As for losing your car in a big mall parking lot I’d take a picture of the sign or whatever you parked in and then when you get inside take a picture of the entrance and/or make a note of the stores in that area so you can find it easier. It’s so frustrating! And I don’t miss ANYTHING about it! Lolol! Here if we can’t park in the first row it’s really busy!!! 

Hope today is better for you! 

Brrr. But last low 30’s chilly morning for a while. Rain off and on for a week or more starting tomorrow.

Im another one who loses her car in the parking lot.  Especially at the nicer of the two markets I grocery shop in cause it’s in a big parking lot with lots of stores and restaurants and the bank.  But. Usually when I’m looking for it there are lots of other elderly folks out there looking for their cars too.  lol 

Boys were here for dinner last night.  They brought tacos for our supper.  Today finish wrapping packages and get them shipped off to Florida.  I guess get Christmas cards in mail tomorrow.   This Christmas stuff is exhausting.

Have a wicked good Wednesday. 

MTCanuk wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:06 am

Oh, Barb! I so get the car parking! I have to say I really do pay more attention where I am leaving my car these days. Hugs!

The sky is cotton candy pink out there. I just opened the blinds so we must have had a pretty sunrise. Temps headed for around 40ish. Hoping to get out and walk after it warms up a bit. Said 37F when I got up at 5am, now says 31F. Moving in the wrong direction!

No wild plans for today. Cookies. Wrapping. Creating! Sounds good to me. Finished a layout up yesterday I need to upload.

Leslee, I hope it warmed up enough for you to get your walk in!!! Sounds like a fun day! Enjoy!

DN in MN wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:13 am

Good Morning!  I hate when I forget where I park... you are not alone, Barb!  I am finally feeling caught up around the house and was actually able to clean up my craft room and will now spend time editing and getting pictures printed.  I have decided this year to not worry about how much I get done but, enjoy what I do get done.  Ha... my word for next year will be APPRECIATE... even the smallest of things.  It makes for a happier day.  Almost done shopping but do need to get to wrapping.  It is really cold today -7 with real feel of -28 right now.  I am glad I can stay in today!  

Deanna, What a great word for the year!!! Brrr! Stay warm and have fun wrapping!

TamIAm wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:51 am

UGH!!  When I park, I try to do it in a row, or just one over either way, from a door. Of course, that makes it harder if you're in a ginormous area. In that case, best to take a pic with your phone where you are. Lots often have numbers or letters and also if you walk straight from your car to the building... first take a pic of the front of the building straight where you're walking to from the car. Then when you leave you can leave from the same spot in front of the building and walk straight back. That's my theory. Haven't tried it yet.

Spent over 6 hours working on the quilt yesteday. Oh my aching back when I stopped for the night. All my rows are done - now I start sewing the rows together. Then I have to add the border. Watched some youtube videos this morning about how to do mitered corners but I'm scared to try it.   I'll decide when I get to that part. The hardest part is going to be when I'm ready to sandwich and quilt. I have very little room and even less right now. I use the living room floor. Good times. Not.

Oh Tam! I hope you can get your quilt finished without too much trouble!!! I’m sure the person you’re making the quilt for will be very happy you put so much effort into it!!! 
 

JollyHollyScraps wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:15 pm

Hey Cherries  
Another off day today, I have therapy at 2. Didn't make it to the meeting with my friend last night, but we're going tonight. I DO love being able to show support to my friends when they need it. Getting sober is scary for many- ESPECIALLY if they've fallen off the wagon more than once! 
I worked on some more cards last night! It occurs to me that I need a dozen more so maybe I'll make more!  
Oh, I have been just a little stressed, and decided to treat myself to a little shopping yesterday.   I'm going to be in a serious spending frost in 25! The past two years I've done WAY better - so I don't feel too bad about the spending!   I'm going to start re-organizing sometime soon, though! My spaces definitely need it! 
Our temperatures dipped again and we have a light dusting of snow now, with maybe more as the day goes on. It's ONLY dropped 25 degrees, but what a difference it makes! 
Have a wonderful day, DCs! 

Crazy weather Holly! You’ve got snow and we don’t! Unbelievable!!! Stay warm and hope your therapy appointment goes well. You’re so wonderful to help your friends through their tough times! God bless you!!!

blbabe1234 wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 1:45 pm

Good morning cherries. Been busy busy. DH and I both worked late, including me doing an upgrade for my program. We then left to go vote (we have 2 run-offs going on right now). Then we grabbed something to eat at our local mexican restraunt.   Then home to relax with some TV.

DH was out the door early (he's got things piling up). I threw bedsheets into the washer and then headed for my walk. Had to grab my hat/gloves since we dipped down to 34 this morning. A bit chilly. Back home, showered, had my coffee and paid some bills online. Then I left to go to the PO for stamps and to ship off 2 packages. Then I got home and was about to call the vet's office when they called me to check on Jasmine. She isn't limping all the time...just every once in a while. Her pick-up-and-go is quick and the last few nights, she has been getting on the ottoman, which she used to never do. So we won't be doing xrays just yet. Just keep her on CBD oil. I did schedule her surgery for the cyst removal. That is scheduled for Jan 7th.

Then I called the tamale place and put in our Christmas Eve order. I'll go pick those up at noon on Christmas Eve which is perfect as we will have people over that day around 1pm or so. Then RSVP'd to a casual lunch that the DAR ladies invited me to for this Saturday.

Now it's back to work for me. Hope y'all have a great day.

Busy, busy, BUSY Brandy!!! Sounds like you’ll be busy for awhile! Tamales sound great for Christmas Eve dinner! Steve loves them but they’re not easy to find. I should learn how to make them for him.

SO glad Jasmine is doing better with just the CBD oil!!! It’s always so nice when we’re successful helping our fur babies feel better!

Charleneanne wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 11, 2024 2:43 pm

Brrr. But last low 30’s chilly morning for a while. Rain off and on for a week or more starting tomorrow.

Im another one who loses her car in the parking lot.  Especially at the nicer of the two markets I grocery shop in cause it’s in a big parking lot with lots of stores and restaurants and the bank.  But. Usually when I’m looking for it there are lots of other elderly folks out there looking for their cars too.  lol 

Boys were here for dinner last night.  They brought tacos for our supper.  Today finish wrapping packages and get them shipped off to Florida.  I guess get Christmas cards in mail tomorrow.   This Christmas stuff is exhausting.

Have a wicked good Wednesday. 

Charleneanne, I hope you can get the Florida presents wrapped and mailed quickly! Stay warm!!!