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@hollydolly There you are! Sorry you're not feeling well but relieved to see you here today. Granny here was starting to worry.

Well, then. So much for the "fixed schedule" that I was assured I'd have at Kroger. Remember the old saw declaring that no good deed goes unpunished? Apparently because I volunteered to work last week on Sunday so that our supervisor could take a Sunday off and then agreed to also work yesterday because he had to take inventory, The Company Computer decided that I should have today off, work tomorrow, be off on Wednesday, yada yada yada. There is no arguing with The Company Computer. If it says I work, then I work, never mind that my schedule was (ha ha) fixed at Tuesday through Saturday from 6am-12noon. The Company Computer also decided to cut my hours. This week 29, only down one hour; next week? Down to 25 hours. I am not a happy camper.

I amthisclosetojoining the (mostly worthless) union. Dues are $10/week; $520/year. That's a lotta lettuce, folks. $10/week doesn't sound like much; $520/year does. When do they meet? At night. I don't have a car anymore and even if I did, couldn't drive at night due to night blindness. Grrrr :mad:
 

Georgiagranny said:
@1955 When my kids were little, I used to make small cookies because every kid knows that two cookies are better than one, never mind that the two small cookies wouldn't have equaled the size of one big one:D
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I don’t have any problem eating 2 of mine. It’s really my only indulgence since I’ve given-up everything else. I cook all my own food from scratch incorporating what I grow in the garden. Very little processed foods. I have reasonable BMI, exercise regularly & do not have any signs of diabetes.

So somethings are just better big...
 
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On my early morning walk around 6:40,it was nice to see some of the snow pack had melted,yesterday's high was 56. It was 'balmy 'outside 40 on my short walk,light rain began to fall
This morning I'm going to Canopy of Neighbors office to do some filing. I go in twice/month
The rest of my day,read NYT,local paper, may go for another walk if it isn't raining too hard
After dinner, tackle daily NYT crossword puzzle,watch new episode of 'FBI: International' on CBS at 9m,really like this new show
 
It's just after 5pm here.. and it's been sunny all day albeit a chilly wind..

I emptied 2 more cupboards in the kitchen, not just tidied them, completely emptied everything that I haven't used for ages..like my electric veg chopper, & slow-cooker which has never been used, it was bought from a charity shop still new in it's box, to replace my last one.. but now hubs has gone, I won't use it.. so that's going back to the charity shop...and various items like that.. got 2 full cupboards emptied, and was able to space out things a little better .. . even got the double under the sink done. Just got one more double to do (the plate cupboard).. and I'm all done..

Got a delivery of a Glass mirrored gold coloured drinks tray.. which is what I will be placing my flameless remote control candles onto to give a nice reflection.

I'm actually stunned at what good quality it is for the price, I was expecting it to be similar to the type you can buy in the discount stores, but this is not only much larger , it's heavy and beautiful quality.. and a third of the price of the same quality trays in the department stores.. so I'm delighted..

Just about to have an early dinner of Pie , Mash & Peas...
 
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Signe The Survivor said:
I don't particularly want to turn into a popsicle. Today is going to be a cuddle day with my cat and a soup day.
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Sounds like all good decisions, to me!:geek:

I have noticed that if I let myself turn into a popsicle first,
then wrapping myself in a shawl or blanket, does not help nearly as much.:giggle:;)

Cuddling with cat is one of my go-to pastimes. 🐱
I am thankful that I have still managed to have her and to care for her needs.
 
MickaC said:
Did the grocery and mail thing yesterday.....was going to do that today.....but.....the blizzard forecast for last nite and today changed my mind.
I did something when i got home and in the garage, that i've never done before.
LOCKED myself out of my vehicle. :cautious:🤪😜😟😕🙁.
When it's very cold.....i use both set of keys.....leave it running while shopping and the other set are in my pocket.
When i got out, i put both sets in my purse, which i never do, got out, left my purse in the car, get it when unloading, which i usually do, but not with the keys in it.....quite often i touch the lock button by accident when i get out......it HAPPENED......LOCKED myself out......CRAP !!!!!!!
So, had to get the dealership to come over to get it unlocked.....i'm 63.....that's the first time i've ever done that.......hopefully the last.
How EMBARRASSING. They were there within a few minutes. I was surprised, they did it the old fashioned way....wire through the door window and unlatched the lock.

Because of this blizzard, will have a hard day shovelling, probably a couple days moving snow, keeping things open in the back.....about 6 inches so far.....but 60/80 nw wind. not sure how much it's snowing, hard to tell with the wind.

There is something i'm getting tired of doing besides shovelling......watching my X driving past my place several times a day. He's wearing out my front street, my side street, my back street. Get a LIFE or what.

That's all my ranting for now. 😜
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Too much stress!!!!! What a day you've had!!!!!
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Earlier, the rain stopped & there was no wind....perfect time to burn the paper trash. No sooner do we get the trash all piled up, and here comes the front. The wind blew the papers everywhere! So, there I was.....walking around in the field and at the edge of the woods, picking up trash! It never did get burned. 🔥

Later, I went on the PC for a bit, but I stopped because it's getting bright out and the PC is by the window. I've got a pretty bad sinus headache going on today. 😢

Right now, mid-day snack. Hot coffalate (coffee and hot chocolate) with a few crackers.
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Later, watch an episode of Doctor Who, then make Unstuffed Cabbage for dinner. If there is time, I'll watch another episode of Doctor Who, later tonight.
 
Oh gosh, @Trila
That was terrible about the timing of the weather and the paper trash pile, etc...:oops::rolleyes:
And the bad sinus headache... :( ouch!

But that choco-coff ;):LOL: sounds the perfect remedy,
as does the follow-up plan of unstuffed cabbage. :love:😻🤗
 
I brought my TV DTA converter back to the cable company store in Saratoga. When I was there, I had to pass an Aldi. People have been telling me how great this store is, so I decided to stop. It was a waste - first thing, the carts are locked up and I didn't know how to release one. I was also not impressed with the selection or prices - they seem to be short of everything everyone else is and their prices were no bargains - $4.69 for a box of Cheerios? Store was crowded - no matter what aisle, it was clogged with people and their carts. I saw baking soda and decided to get some. When I walked in the line, the cashier asked me for my "card". I said I didn't have one. She said Aldi's is a "members only" store and I'd have to join to buy things there. Phooey on that!

Then I checked other stores for allspice - none to be had at any price.
 
@debodun First things, first...the carts are "locked" into each other. Inserting a quarter releases the lock so the cart can be moved. The point of that is so that shoppers will return the carts. To get the quarter back, the cart is pushed into the line of carts, hooked up again, and your quarter pops out.

Aldi is a members only store? What? Not anywhere I've ever lived (and I've lived in a lot of places!). How strange. Was there a charge to join?

If you were looking at actual General Mills brand Cheerios, yes they're expensive at Aldi. The less expensive and just-as-good Aldi brand "cheerios" are a good bit less expensive. The no-name brands, brands not usually seen in the area where a store is located, and Aldi brands are all way cheaper than than name brands.

I'm just baffled at the "members only" thing.
 
I didn't bother to look any further into the supposed Aldi membership since I don't shop there and I wanted to do a little research. I looked at Aldi info online and nowhere does it say you need to join a "club" to shop. Maybe a sly clerk looking to make something on a seemingly befuddled old lady?
 
Georgiagranny said:
@debodun First things, first...the carts are "locked" into each other. Inserting a quarter releases the lock so the cart can be moved. The point of that is so that shoppers will return the carts. To get the quarter back, the cart is pushed into the line of carts, hooked up again, and your quarter pops out.

Aldi is a members only store? What? Not anywhere I've ever lived (and I've lived in a lot of places!). How strange. Was there a charge to join?

If you were looking at actual General Mills brand Cheerios, yes they're expensive at Aldi. The less expensive and just-as-good Aldi brand "cheerios" are a good bit less expensive. The no-name brands, brands not usually seen in the area where a store is located, and Aldi brands are all way cheaper than than name brands.

I'm just baffled at the "members only" thing.
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Me too..Aldi is not a members' only store..not anywhere, not here, not the USA nor any Aldi store I've been in , in European countries... ..are you sure you went to Aldi, deb ? :unsure:
 
hollydolly said:
It's just after 5pm here.. and it's been sunny all day albeit a chilly wind..

I emptied 2 more cupboards in the kitchen, not just tidied them, completely emptied everything that I haven't used for ages..like my electric veg chopper, & slow-cooker which has never been used, it was bought from a charity shop still new in it's box, to replace my last one.. but now hubs has gone, I won't use it.. so that's going back to the charity shop...and various items like that.. got 2 full cupboards emptied, and was able to space out things a little better .. . even got the double under the sink done. Just got one more double to do (the plate cupboard).. and I'm all done..

Got a delivery of a Glass mirrored gold coloured drinks tray.. which is what I will be placing my flameless remote control candles onto to give a nice reflection.

I'm actually stunned at what good quality it is for the price, I was expecting it to be similar to the type you can buy in the discount stores, but this is not only much larger , it's heavy and beautiful quality.. and a third of the price of the same quality trays in the department stores.. so I'm delighted..

Just about to have an early dinner of Pie , Mash & Peas...
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Holly...don't mean to be nosey......you said....but now that hubs has gone.....where did he go?
 
debodun said:
I didn't bother to look any further into the supposed Aldi membership since I don't shop there and I wanted to do a little research. I looked at Aldi info online and nowhere does it say you need to join a "club" to shop. Maybe a sly clerk looking to make something on a seemingly befuddled old lady?
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I call that store and ask about the “membership only” thing.
 
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