What are you doing today?

[WheatenLover]

That's a fair bit of food for $20.00

Apparently not to someone who has "bread used to be 25 cents a loaf" pop into her head when she buys bread!

 

[hollydolly]

Apparently not to someone who has "bread used to be 25 cents a loaf" pop into her head when she buys bread!

you know what?.. we changed to Decimalisation in 1971... I was barely 16... yet.. even now when I see something that's astronomically priced I convert it into Pounds shillings and pence.. and am HORRIFIED.. at what this thing now costs..

 

[MickaC]

Didn’t get all the spraying done yesterday, the wind got up…..going to finish it this morning.
Have an area on the east side of my fence in the back….space equivalent to a 3 car garage….have my storage shed, 10’x 16’ there, and had 1” landscaping stones put down…..took a lot of yards, 6 I think, before I put the shed there…..stones look good.
But….
Doesn’t keep the weeds down…..so I spray round up back there…..once when it’s warm enough in the spring, and once late summer.
My first time this year had no results….hope I get it this time.

On my doing list yesterday…..I learned something….
Hydro went out at 3 and finally back at 7……only a few of us on this line…..there’s a main pole right behind us on the back lane.
They didn’t arrive till just after 6…..why did it take so long to respond…..
Because……
I learned that mondays for hydro here are called “ Hydro Mondays “ here…...this apparently is called this because only 2 workers work on Monday so…..if there’s an emergency…..would there be more working…..beats me. .
So I did learn something, so it wasn’t a complete waste of a day.

HYDRO…..gotta love it.

 

[Ruthanne]

Had a very crazy day yesterday. Just now catching up on everyone's posts.

@Ruthanne: Wow, were you ever busy yesterday! Your place must be spic and span right now. Hope you're putting your feet up and enjoying your pristine surroundings today.

@hollydolly: Your produce prices are impressive. Like @Pinky, I try to shop at markets that have high produce turnover so it's very fresh and reasonably priced. Asian markets are especially reasonable. We haven't had eggs anywhere near that price in well over a year. While I almost never eat eggs by themselves anymore (a handful of times a year), DH eats them, and I use them in baking when egg substitutes like flax just won't do. So I know my egg prices - best I can get is about $5.00/24 at Costco.

@RadishRose: Thanks for the tip on the microwave cover. I just added it to my online Walmart basket.


@Georgiagranny: Glad you're taking a day of rest early. Sounds like you need it and earned it!

Regarding the 50¢ per hour raise thanks to your union: Unions exist and negotiate remuneration/raises because most corporations have to be forced in one way or another to pay wages people can live on. Your store management is certainly able to reward exemplary work by changing your classification which would bump your pay, but they choose not to.

It's no secret that corporations prefer rewarding shareholders over employees. Generous workplaces are almost never unionized - there is no need.

@Trila: I'm so sorry about your wrist. I hope it heals swiftly and isn't too painful or bothersome.

Thanks @StarSong . I still have more to do but did put a good dent in it...lol. I have to vacuum and there's more laundry.

 

[Pappy]

Started out with my son and I trimming my weird palm tree out front. At 2 pm my wife has a doctor appointment and after will stop for coffee and donuts. Tonight, not sure yet.

 

[Don M.]

We have a "slight" break in the heat, today and tomorrow....may only reach 90. Then, the next heat dome arrives later in the week, and we may have a daytime high of 100. or more, for several days. I have a dental cleaning appt. after lunch, so I'm just staying indoors today,

 

[Sassycakes]

So far this morning I have been crying like a baby. My Husbands sisters daughter called me. She is in her 50's now. She wanted to thank me for all I did for her when she was 5yrs old. She said she wouldn't have what she has today if it wasn't for the love I gave her.When she was 5yrs old she tried to commit suicide because of the diagnosis she got from the Doctor about her arthritis. He told her eventually she wouldn't be able to walk, have children, and do many other things. They wanted her to go to the hospital and she refused. Her Mom worked and asked if I would watch her daughter for a few days. She never mentioned about the daughter trying to commit suicide. So I said yes and for 4 days I watched her. I took her to the store and bought her toys etc. Then on the 3rd day, we just sat and I hugged and kissed her all day. Then she said that I could call her Doctor and say she would go to the hospital. When I called the Doctor the nurse said I was a wonderful person to watch the little girl who had tried to commit suicide. I was shocked. Years later a guy asked her to marry him and she said no. I told her if she loved him to say yes and she did. They are still happily married and have 2 beautiful daughters. She said none of this wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't showed her hope and love. Now I have to finish crying.

 

[Sliverfox]

Its a warm 78 here today,,, so not much of anything will get done.
I think the forecast rain evaporated.

 

[Jules]

Sitting looking at Amazon for Prime Day sales. Saw one thing I wanted. Will try to avoid buying just because something‘s on sale.

 

[MickaC]

So far this morning I have been crying like a baby. My Husbands sisters daughter called me. She is in her 50's now. She wanted to thank me for all I did for her when she was 5yrs old. She said she wouldn't have what she has today if it wasn't for the love I gave her.When she was 5yrs old she tried to commit suicide because of the diagnosis she got from the Doctor about her arthritis. He told her eventually she wouldn't be able to walk, have children, and do many other things. They wanted her to go to the hospital and she refused. Her Mom worked and asked if I would watch her daughter for a few days. She never mentioned about the daughter trying to commit suicide. So I said yes and for 4 days I watched her. I took her to the store and bought her toys etc. Then on the 3rd day, we just sat and I hugged and kissed her all day. Then she said that I could call her Doctor and say she would go to the hospital. When I called the Doctor the nurse said I was a wonderful person to watch the little girl who had tried to commit suicide. I was shocked. Years later a guy asked her to marry him and she said no. I told her if she loved him to say yes and she did. They are still happily married and have 2 beautiful daughters. She said none of this wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't showed her hope and love. Now I have to finish crying.

You are the ANGEL everyone should have.

 

[Jules]

and it's going to continue.. and even get worse.. forecast for the weekend is going to be 43 degrees.. 109 F ...we have NO AC

Are they calling this a Heat Dome? Last year was the first time I’d heard the term. We were definitely experiencing one; way above average temperatures starting in late May and got up to 120 for a couple of days in the summer. Understood the meaning of hot as H*ll.

My brain must be stuck in the Dunkin prices of 20 years ago.

My friend just said how shocked he was at the price rises there.

 

[hollydolly]

Just had an update on my 101 year old neighbour from his son... ... he's recovering in hospital from his fall, but he's now lost the ability to walk, and his slight dementia is getting worse.. . They've discovered Kidney damage and a small bleed on the Brain, so the son is now going to look for a care home for his dad to be released into ..

 

[dobielvr]

109* here today. Want to get an early start for some shopping I need to do.
I slept a little later than usual, darn it.

I'm looking for a top to wear to a funeral on Saturday. Some of my tops in my closet are a bit snug, so hopefully I find something more comfortable to wear.

I plan on coming home to finish cleaning the kitchen, and doing a load of wash. And, turning on the A/C!

 

[hollydolly]

Are they calling this a Heat Dome? Last year was the first time I’d heard the term. We were definitely experiencing one; way above average temperatures starting in late May and got up to 120 for a couple of days in the summer. Understood the meaning of hot as H*ll.



My friend just said how shocked he was at the price rises there.

I haven't heard it called that.. but maybe...

 

[Trila]

So sorry, @Trila ! I broke my right wrist years ago. No fun, but it's all doable. I just know you'll sail through surgery. Give us updates? Oh yes, down the road, when it's time for PT, you may even have a laugh. Best to you...

Thank you, sweet friend! I have to say, this is not my first rodeo. I broke my left wrist back in 2005 (???)....sad but true.

I have a good idea of what is to come. This time will be worse because I'm right handed. I'm lucky to have Dio to help me....but I really hate putting him through this again!

 

[StarSong]

So far this morning I have been crying like a baby. My Husbands sisters daughter called me. She is in her 50's now. She wanted to thank me for all I did for her when she was 5yrs old. She said she wouldn't have what she has today if it wasn't for the love I gave her.When she was 5yrs old she tried to commit suicide because of the diagnosis she got from the Doctor about her arthritis. He told her eventually she wouldn't be able to walk, have children, and do many other things. They wanted her to go to the hospital and she refused. Her Mom worked and asked if I would watch her daughter for a few days. She never mentioned about the daughter trying to commit suicide. So I said yes and for 4 days I watched her. I took her to the store and bought her toys etc. Then on the 3rd day, we just sat and I hugged and kissed her all day. Then she said that I could call her Doctor and say she would go to the hospital. When I called the Doctor the nurse said I was a wonderful person to watch the little girl who had tried to commit suicide. I was shocked. Years later a guy asked her to marry him and she said no. I told her if she loved him to say yes and she did. They are still happily married and have 2 beautiful daughters. She said none of this wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't showed her hope and love. Now I have to finish crying.

???
Parents and doctors don't give five year old children choices like whether they want to go to a hospital or what sort of treatment they prefer. They give them choices like toast or cereal for breakfast. Children aren't capable of processing health information, nor can they "refuse" treatment. If they could, pediatric wards would be 95% empty.

 

[Trila]

109* here today. Want to get an early start for some shopping I need to do.
I slept a little later than usual, darn it.

I'm looking for a top to wear to a funeral on Saturday. Some of my tops in my closet are a bit snug, so hopefully I find something more comfortable to wear.

I plan on coming home to finish cleaning the kitchen, and doing a load of wash. And, turning on the A/C!

Days with those temps are common where I live. Like you, I get done what I can early in the morning. The afternoons are for hibernating inside. At sunset I usually go back out to finish whatever didn't get done in the a.m. Then it's shower time , and relax until bed.

Repeat as necessary!

 

[Sliverfox]

@ Sassycakes,, so glad she called you to thank you.

I wonder if something else is now going on with her life?

@ Holly , sorry to read about your neighbor.

 

[Trila]

awwww..I'm sorry I missed this... you poor thing, the pain must have been horrendous with no meds, Thank Goodness you had the wisdom to go to the ER and they were able to make contact with your OS... good luck with the surgery ... How did you break your wrist?

How sweet!!! Both times that I have broken my wrist (it was my left wrist, the first time), I was roller skating. The first time, someone hit into me. This time, I hit a small rock.

I have decided that I'm not too old to skate....but I am too old to fall!!!

 

[hollydolly]

@ Sassycakes,, so glad she called you to thank you.

I wonder if something else is now going on with her life?

@ Holly , sorry to read about your neighbor.

thanks sliverfox.. it happened a couple of weeks ago for the second time this year.. so I really felt very much that despite his insistence in staying in his own home in the past, it was just going to be untenable . Means we'll be getting new neighbours in that house for the first time since 1960... ( not that I've been here since 1960) but that house has had the same people in it since it was built in 1960

 

[Trila]

I took a pain killer before bed last night.....what a difference it made!!!! I got 4 hours of good, deep, solid sleep!!!

And Dio slept better, too, since my restlessness wasn't keeping him awake.

Cooking is a challenge, and we have had oatmeal for too many days in a row. Tomorrow, I won't be able to eat before my surgery. So today we went out for breakfast!

 

[feywon]

I did some outside chores this morning, sun was hot but there was A cool breeze. First stages of two medium sized projects: Moving delivery spot for firewood and moving clothesline. 1.5 hrs and i was getting tired. Will take DD back to work at 1:30pm and will go to USPS and store, things i usually prefer to do earlier in day. But supply trucks usually come Tuesday and Friday, but they were sold out of both whole milk and bacon bits. Two staples in our house.

 

[timoc]

Today, I saw two women pushing/pulling an old fashioned pram up a hill in town.
The pram had a mesh tray underneath which was loaded with groceries, there were hooks over the sides with shopping bags hanging on them, not to mention the twins sat in the pram surrounded by more groceries.
It was very hot and they looked really knackered, so, Old Tim went to their rescue and got them to the top of the hill.
They both thanked me, and I said to the younger woman who was the mother, "If your husband asks you what you want for Christmas....... tell him.....an 'orse.

It was an old pram a bit like this one.

 

[Trila]

So far this morning I have been crying like a baby. My Husbands sisters daughter called me. She is in her 50's now. She wanted to thank me for all I did for her when she was 5yrs old. She said she wouldn't have what she has today if it wasn't for the love I gave her.When she was 5yrs old she tried to commit suicide because of the diagnosis she got from the Doctor about her arthritis. He told her eventually she wouldn't be able to walk, have children, and do many other things. They wanted her to go to the hospital and she refused. Her Mom worked and asked if I would watch her daughter for a few days. She never mentioned about the daughter trying to commit suicide. So I said yes and for 4 days I watched her. I took her to the store and bought her toys etc. Then on the 3rd day, we just sat and I hugged and kissed her all day. Then she said that I could call her Doctor and say she would go to the hospital. When I called the Doctor the nurse said I was a wonderful person to watch the little girl who had tried to commit suicide. I was shocked. Years later a guy asked her to marry him and she said no. I told her if she loved him to say yes and she did. They are still happily married and have 2 beautiful daughters. She said none of this wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't showed her hope and love. Now I have to finish crying.

That is a beautiful story of caring!!!! You are an awesome person!

 

[dobielvr]

How sweet!!! Both times that I have broken my wrist (it was my left wrist, the first time), I was roller skating. The first time, someone hit into me. This time, I hit a small rock.

I have decided that I'm not too old to skate....but I am too old to fall!!!

I love the fact that you're still roller skating!

I know better than to even try, I need my feet planted firmly on the ground lol.