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@jet , your meal sounds *deeeelish*!

@hollydolly, I don't mind a thunderstorm but not the kind you describe... the whole Flash-BOOM! of lightening striking close is disconcerting, especially when the windows actually rattle. Glad you are safe at home.

@Georgiagranny, we are having drizzly, cool weather too... perfect for making soup (which I did =D ), sipping coffee/tea and reading a good book! Love this time of year.

I got a catalog from The Vermont Country Store yesterday; groan... that's what I get for ordering younger daughter's flannel sheets off the online site. Veeerrry few things I can use out of that catalog, although the quality of the merchandise is good. Have no need for coats that keep you warm at -30 degrees, insulated curtains, flannel sheet or such-like. Oh well. Maybe there'll be some Christmas presents purchased =P
 
Ugh. Irritating. The other day when DD said she'd be coming by in afternoon I asked approximately what time. She said she had no idea yet. Ok
DH finally texted her around 1:30 and asked "will you be one hour, five hours? "
She said at least three. Well, it's 5:30, no ETA sent.
DH entire day of working on bathroom remodel gone.
No cake for you!!!!!! 🙁

Edit: Just texted and said they'd be here a little after 7. Any suggestions?
 
@hearlady....to bed without supper!

Something like that happened to us once when late DH's son, GF and kids were going to spend the weekend with us on their way to wherever it was. They were supposed to arrive on Saturday night. Nope. And no phone call. At the time no cell phones. Assuming they were on the road, no way to contact them. Next morning, we figured they'd be along any time and had already planned a family day with other kids/steps/g'kids, picnic, wading pool, etc.

They didn't show at all, and we were getting very worried. By 9 that evening, everybody had gone home. Phone rang around 3am with stepson saying they hadn't left until late Sunday afternoon, our place was "out of the way" but they'd detour and be there around 6am to sleep during the day before continuing. What???

As it happened, that next day, a Monday, was DH's first day on a new job. He told them never mind and was beyond furious! The weekend had been planned well in advance, his son was aware of the plans for Sunday, and they had been on the phone on Friday night! Darned kid couldn't be bothered to pick up the phone and call? Guess not🤷‍♀️
 
I had a recent experience that made me wonder am I the crazy one. I was quite sick and had just been released from the hospital. They insisted on visiting from another state. But I am not well. That's OK. We will visit in the hospital if necessary. We just want to see you.
Don't cook (as if I could). We will bring dinner and be there at 5 PM.
At 6:30 they called and said go ahead and eat. We are running late. They arrived at 8:30 and told of how much fun they had stopping and shopping at a resort for hours. They even brought me tokens of their adventure.
They had no clue. Never again.
 
Alizerine said:
I had a recent experience that made me wonder am I the crazy one. I was quite sick and had just been released from the hospital. They insisted on visiting from another state. But I am not well. That's OK. We will visit in the hospital if necessary. We just want to see you.
Don't cook (as if I could). We will bring dinner and be there at 5 PM.
At 6:30 they called and said go ahead and eat. We are running late. They arrived at 8:30 and told of how much fun they had stopping and shopping at a resort for hours. They even brought me tokens of their adventure.
They had no clue. Never again.
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I just don't get people. 😒 Sorry
 
It's going to be another lovely day in the neighborhood, and I can go out and rake and plant to my heart's content. Or until I get tired. There are snapdragons and a bunch of seeds that want to get into the ground and get started.

For some reason Maggiecat has started spending most of her time sleeping under her new chair.

Anybody else getting tired of the back-to-back political commercials? Anybody else want to pitch a brick through the TV screen? As if the commercials aren't bad enough, there's no such thing as news without politics. Aargh. It's not like it'll be over after November 5, either. That's when the complaining and second-guessing will start sine fine.
 
Almost all my zinnias leaves are stripped. Spraying didn't help. They look surprisingly ok without leaves. Hoping for some last color from them before frost. They should have been thinned better in spring. I took a lot of dead stuff out.

DD and DH just cannot get along. It's sad. She and boyfriend came, used the rest room, then proceeded to the living room to look at childhood picture albums. DH was in the sunroom. I sat in the kitchen but went back and forth as they smiled at baby pics.
They came out, sat at the table with me. I expressed my irritation with their planning. They apologized. Life went on with small talk then they got up to leave. They went to the sunroom to say goodbye and get their shoes.
DH was sooooo upset that they just pretty much ignored him after freezing up most of his afternoon. He expressed it. They left upset.
Guess we won't have to worry about that again. They won't be back I'm sure.
You ever decide to stand up and not be a doormat but end up looking like the bad guy? Yup. That's what happened.
 
I can't seem to get off the dime and get started this morning. Usually, I'm out playing in the dirt at first light. Not today :(Add to that that I can't get warm. I've got a long-sleeve tee shirt on and put a sweatshirt on over that. What? It's 64 so a little cool but not cold.

If I could get make myself get started, I'd be fine. It's the starting part that's holding up my gardening parade.

If somebody/something would light a fire 🔥under me, it would help, and I'd get warm in the bargain.
 
Leaving for brain MRI at 11am. I'm more scared over taking a bus than I am the test. Maybe I should have arranged transportation, but I didn't as I want to see if I can take a crowded bus without freaking out. I haven't been to my senior center since the pandemic, or taken a bus, and I just need to see how it is. Not looking forward.

The senior center is only one stop further on this same bus, so if I find today manageable, maybe my world can open up a bit. Or not, as I've adjusted to doing basically nothing for years. I've only been going where I can walk to, or I don't go. Take AccessARide for my son and transport for medical appointments, but not today. Today I had to give myself The Brave Test.

Brave if I can take a bus. I should be ashamed of myself for becoming so cowardly.
 
Pepper said:
Leaving for brain MRI at 11am. I'm more scared over taking a bus than I am the test. Maybe I should have arranged transportation, but I didn't as I want to see if I can take a crowded bus without freaking out. I haven't been to my senior center since the pandemic, or taken a bus, and I just need to see how it is. Not looking forward.

The senior center is only one stop further on this same bus, so if I find today manageable, maybe my world can open up a bit. Or not, as I've adjusted to doing basically nothing for years. I've only been going where I can walk to, or I don't go. Take AccessARide for my son and transport for medical appointments, but not today. Today I had to give myself The Brave Test.

Brave if I can take a bus. I should be ashamed of myself for becoming so cowardly.
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Good luck with the Scan.. it'll be fine.. it's not painful.... and good luck with the bus I'm sure you're full of anxiety today because of the scan, as well.. so just remember you're not going to war.. you'll be fine..
 
hearlady said:
Almost all my zinnias leaves are stripped. Spraying didn't help. They look surprisingly ok without leaves. Hoping for some last color from them before frost. They should have been thinned better in spring. I took a lot of dead stuff out.

DD and DH just cannot get along. It's sad. She and boyfriend came, used the rest room, then proceeded to the living room to look at childhood picture albums. DH was in the sunroom. I sat in the kitchen but went back and forth as they smiled at baby pics.
They came out, sat at the table with me. I expressed my irritation with their planning. They apologized. Life went on with small talk then they got up to leave. They went to the sunroom to say goodbye and get their shoes.
DH was sooooo upset that they just pretty much ignored him after freezing up most of his afternoon. He expressed it. They left upset.
Guess we won't have to worry about that again. They won't be back I'm sure.
You ever decide to stand up and not be a doormat but end up looking like the bad guy? Yup. That's what happened.
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yep.. happens to me a lot.... :(...sorry this happened.. this sort of thing always leave a nasty taste, and it's very sad...
 
Morning folks....it is a brisk 50F here right now, sunny, but no
rain, may get to 80f today....not sure abt my plans, do the dishes, may do a load of laundry, or not, lots of shootings
to catch up on, that seems to be the norm now days...got my
usual aches n pains....otherwise doing okay this morning....make
it a great day, okay !!!!;):love::coffee::devilish:
 
I'm sitting here having had some lunch. Its kinda-sorta raining, which is a nice change. I'm listening to music that isn't weather appropriate, but hey, I've only myself to please!! Feel okay, but have a late night tonight doing some things, so will likely catch a nap a little later.
 
hearlady said:
Almost all my zinnias leaves are stripped. Spraying didn't help. They look surprisingly ok without leaves. Hoping for some last color from them before frost. They should have been thinned better in spring. I took a lot of dead stuff out.

DD and DH just cannot get along. It's sad. She and boyfriend came, used the rest room, then proceeded to the living room to look at childhood picture albums. DH was in the sunroom. I sat in the kitchen but went back and forth as they smiled at baby pics.
They came out, sat at the table with me. I expressed my irritation with their planning. They apologized. Life went on with small talk then they got up to leave. They went to the sunroom to say goodbye and get their shoes.
DH was sooooo upset that they just pretty much ignored him after freezing up most of his afternoon. He expressed it. They left upset.
Guess we won't have to worry about that again. They won't be back I'm sure.
You ever decide to stand up and not be a doormat but end up looking like the bad guy? Yup. That's what happened.
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Often these things blow over @hearlady . In time, they'll realize things from your perspective. Hope it will be sooner than later. 🌹
 
Georgiagranny said:
It's going to be another lovely day in the neighborhood, and I can go out and rake and plant to my heart's content. Or until I get tired. There are snapdragons and a bunch of seeds that want to get into the ground and get started.

For some reason Maggiecat has started spending most of her time sleeping under her new chair.

Anybody else getting tired of the back-to-back political commercials? Anybody else want to pitch a brick through the TV screen? As if the commercials aren't bad enough, there's no such thing as news without politics. Aargh. It's not like it'll be over after November 5, either. That's when the complaining and second-guessing will start sine fine.
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Yes. Politics are So ramped up so I've tuned it out. Everyone vote and let the chips fall.
 
At least the fog has finally gone and we could get some work done in the garden. We hung out the washing that was done yesterday, and then , SNAP the washing line broke. I managed to sort that out for the time being and spent ages trying to find a suitable replacement line. Eventually I found what looked like a suitable one on Amazon and it should be here on Wednesday.

I cut some of the grass, but it was really a bit too damp. Mrs. L harvested the broad beans and we spent a while taking them out of their pods.
Hopefully tomorrow after we do the fortnightly shop, we'll get them blanched and frozen.
 
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