What are you doing today?

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It's up to our knees in snow here.. very funny to open the gate and see the snow all stacked up like a wall behind it.. not so funny to see that my shed has all ice hanging from the ceiling over the workbench and all the tools. I have nowhere to move everything to and even if I had it's all too heavy for me to lift. I'm concerned because there's lots of electrics in there, none less than a full freezer..
 
Scones in the oven.

@hollydolly Does all that sNOw mean you're not gonna make it here for tea and scones?

@Mizmo, and what's your excuse? Where are you?

Maybe @CinnamonSugar can truck on up here?

And now the scones are done. Five minutes until they're cool enough to eat...guess I'll have to eat 'em all myself.
 

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A courier has just delivered my big, big, thick fur lined (not real fur) fleece jacket that fits well below my bum. Oooooh it's very heavy and warm too, and there is lots of room in it, so I may just nip over the road and invite a certain lovely lady to join me inside..... do you think she might? 😊
 
Right Now said:
Whew ! What a day that should have been relaxing.

First, calling hours at the funeral home for a very longtime friend of mine.
Then, needed fresh veggies so off to the supermarket for a bag full of groceries.
Home again, did load of washing and changed the sheets on my bed (love 'em crisp and fresh)
Also decided to make a batch of cranberry white chocolate scones, but called my neighbor and told her I would bring some by tomorrow. It's been snowing all day with no let up.

Guess I'll get comfy and enjoy a glass of wine later.
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Sorry for your loss or your friend.🌹.
 
Pinky said:
Up since 4:30 a.m.
Checking email, eating cereal, and checking out the forum.
Going back to bed to read for awhile.
I like the quiet morning hours, just to myself :coffee::giggle:
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Hey I was up around 4a.m. too. We coulda had a cup o tea together. Went back to bed just after 5...dozed for an hour or so.
Dreamin about @Georgiagranny's delicious scones I wouldn't get to eat...more tea and toast.
 
Mizmo said:
Hey I was up around 4a.m. too. We coulda had a cup o tea together. Went back to bed just after 5...dozed for an hour or so.
Dreamin about @Georgiagranny's delicious scones I wouldn't get to eat...more tea and toast.
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We could have shared a virtual cup of tea! Next time, for sure!

My Aussie former MIL used to make scones for me .. no measuring. We had them fresh baked, with
clotted cream and jam. Soooo delicious 😋
 
Yesterday's party went off quite well. I'll pack away most of Mom's teacups in a little while, but have decided to leave a few out for us to enjoy. DGS and DGD (10 & 7) flipped for them and actually drank tea at the party so they could use them.

Some business stuff to attend to later this morning and then I'll move back into cookie baking gear.
 
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It's absolutely ferkin' freezin' here today. 🥶 This isn't a recent photo. but the snow here today is up to my calves.. and I wouldn't be able to go out without a hat like in this picture.. and I didn't.. I put my thickest winter duvet coat on and my hat and gloves to go out... and my neighbour who I thought had gone away for Xmas was out playing snowballs and building snowmen with his kids...

Literally treacherous to walk outside.... and of course people are having to drive at about 5mph.. no-one has snow tyre chains, and the roads don't get cleared of ice and snow.. I've had to bite the bullet where the heating is concerned and just have it on, but it's taking ages to even reach temperature... and my feet are feezing despite having 2 pairs of woolly socks on.
 
@hollydolly look on Amazon for toe warmers. They are made by Hot Hands. Little packet-like things that you put in the toes of your shoes. Put on your sox, then shoes, et voila! warm for about 8 hours. I use them on the days I work because our floors are tile over concrete and bloody cold.

Another thing: Yaktrax. They're shoe chains. When you need them, you'll be glad you have them.

Recipe for scones made 8. So far there are 4 left. Oink🐷
 
Georgiagranny said:
@hollydolly look on Amazon for toe warmers. They are made by Hot Hands. Little packet-like things that you put in the toes of your shoes. Put on your sox, then shoes, et voila! warm for about 8 hours. I use them on the days I work because our floors are tile over concrete and bloody cold.

Another thing: Yaktrax. They're shoe chains. When you need them, you'll be glad you have them.

Recipe for scones made 8. So far there are 4 left. Oink🐷
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I have Yatrax.. you've just reminded me..I'd forgotten all about them.. now I just have to try and remember where I put them, what's the betting they're in the loft !!?
 
NorthernLight said:
Today did not go as planned. My abdominal discomfort has been steadily getting worse, in spite of a round of antibiotics 3 weeks ago.

Today I felt badly enough that I canceled my scheduled activities. I slept all afternoon, then woke up and vomited. Probably not something I ate, as no food came up. (Sorry, TMI.)

I had blood taken on Friday, and am supposed to get an ultrasound this week. So perhaps the mystery will be solved soon.

My local language partner has kindly offered to pick up groceries or whatever I might need. He works during the day, so I hope I'll be in good enough shape to go for the ultrasound on my own.
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So sorry you're ill North. It's probably something minor. Let us know.
 
Might as well go outside and push the snow off my car. Everything is ploughed away or melted. Have to walk the dog anyway.

Enjoyed 2 Walkers Shortbread Cookies after breakfast. My favorite cookie.
Took homemade veg and cabbage soup out of the freezer to thaw.
 

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