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Very windy here today. Totally unexpected.
But, I had to go have some blood drawn for my new Rheumy.

Then, I went and visited grandpa for a little bit. I had a bunch of containers to pick up too.
Back home to have lunch and do laundry and clean the kitchen. Oh boy!
 

Sylkkiss said:
Been on online (my eyes hurt) trying to find someone to do some home maintenance. It gets frustrating sometimes. I'm so used to having a husband to fix everything. Now.... I spend more time hunting for help than getting sh*t done.
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Have you tried the 'Nextdoor'' App for your neighbourhood ?

Dunno which city or town you're in but for example .. here's the one for Columbus Ohio and district... you can access the App on your computer and your phone.. or Ipad...and it's free...

https://nextdoor.com/city/columbus--oh/
 

Today I washed all the rugs in the house

Peeled a bag of spuds which were just about ready to sprout , cooked and mashed them, then froze them in individual containers..

I bought a really lovely tan leather shoulder bag about a year ago, and haven't used it, so as my favourite leather one tore at the handle a little bit, I decided it's time to break out the new one and not be saving it for best, so I spent a while sorting and swapping stuff from one bag to the other. Amazing how one bag can feel heavy when it contains the same stuff in which the other bag feels light !:unsure:

It was very sunny again today so this morning I cut back more Ivy on the brick shed. It wasn't in dire need of doing, but I like to keep on top of it..

Binge watched Squid Game on Netflix over the last 3 days.. never done that before.. but it was gripping right through the whole 9 episodes.. Won't spoil it for those who haven't yet watched it, but it left me with a few unanswered questions.. think there might be going to be a second series
 
I've been painting a garden gnome for my sister in law. It is very old and she has wonderful memories of seeing it in her aunts garden when she was very young.
I've painted two other gnomes that were mine but doing one that holds so much sentimental value for another person makes me a bit anxious. I hope I can do justice to it. I've spent the last 3 days on it.
It is solid cement, and hard to move around. A lot of the detail has been washed away from years of being out in the weather.
I had to sand it all but at least some bits of color remained that I will try and match.
The eyes are the hardest. I'm trying to make him more pleasant looking than he is.
I'm sure he did a good job protecting the garden from the birds because of his looks.
 

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Going to slowly start unpacking the RV and cleaning it for the winter. We just came home from a one day trip. Last weeks trip was cancelled at the last minute. We don’t travel far now and very few places were open and most were full. Found one. The day started out with rain, dried up and would have been snow if there was precipitation at night. There was a large group having their Thanksgiving outside, wrapped up in blankets.
 
hollydolly said:
Today I washed all the rugs in the house

Peeled a bag of spuds which were just about ready to sprout , cooked and mashed them, then froze them in individual containers..

I bought a really lovely tan leather shoulder bag about a year ago, and haven't used it, so as my favourite leather one tore at the handle a little bit, I decided it's time to break out the new one and not be saving it for best, so I spent a while sorting and swapping stuff from one bag to the other. Amazing how one bag can feel heavy when it contains the same stuff in which the other bag feels light !:unsure:

It was very sunny again today so this morning I cut back more Ivy on the brick shed. It wasn't in dire need of doing, but I like to keep on top of it..

Binge watched Squid Game on Netflix over the last 3 days.. never done that before.. but it was gripping right through the whole 9 episodes.. Won't spoil it for those who haven't yet watched it, but it left me with a few unanswered questions.. think there might be going to be a second series
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You are one spiffy gal, @hollydolly . I bet your home sparkles! I am so picky when buying a new handbag as well; it can't be heavy. It bothers me when it is ... bothers my shoulders. And I could kick myself for not buying one I saw about a month ago; light as a feather. All leather. :(
 
I'm in the hospital parking lot again, waiting for my wife who's getting physical therapy. It's too bad I can't get a massage while she's having her knee attended to... like a massage to relieve stress... that's a legitimate medical treatment. Meh... at my age, I'd actually prefer a few drinks which is exactly what I'm going to do when I get home.

It's 64 degrees and breezy but sunny. Soon it will be too cold to wait in the car with my dog. I'll need to leave him at home and wait in the waiting room with the other waiters.

Speaking of waiters... why are servers at restaurants called waiters? They're not waiting; they're making you wait... you wait for a table... for a server... for your food... you wait for your check. Customers should be the ones called "waiters."

What should restaurant workers be called? Inconviencers?
 
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Sis sent me a photo of a display they have at the public library where she is employed. There on a shelf was the doll that I had been holding on to and finally gave it to the g-nieces. Doll talks both in English and Spanish. They are celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. Well, the doll belonged to Aubrey, hubby's granddaughter that we haven't seen in 7 years. Pretty doll; she's soft and cuddly. Taller than the girls. I miss having that doll here. But, the girls are now enjoying it.
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Irwin said:
I'm in the hospital parking lot again, waiting for my wife who's getting physical therapy. It's too bad I can't get a massage while she's having her knee attended to... like a massage to relieve stress... that's a legitimate medical treatment. Meh... at my age, I'd actually prefer a few drinks which is exactly what I'm going to do when I get home.

It's 64 degrees and breezy but sunny. Soon it will be too cold to wait in the car with my dog. I'll need to leave him at home and wait in the waiting room with the other waiters.

Speaking of waiters... why are servers at restaurants called waiters? They're not waiting; they're making you wait... you wait for a table... for a server... for your food... you wait for your check. Customers should be the ones called "waiters."

What should restaurant workers be called? Inconviencers?
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Nice weather.
 
Irwin said:
I'm in the hospital parking lot again, waiting for my wife who's getting physical therapy. It's too bad I can't get a massage while she's having her knee attended to... like a massage to relieve stress... that's a legitimate medical treatment. Meh... at my age, I'd actually prefer a few drinks which is exactly what I'm going to do when I get home.

It's 64 degrees and breezy but sunny. Soon it will be too cold to wait in the car with my dog. I'll need to leave him at home and wait in the waiting room with the other waiters.

Speaking of waiters... why are servers at restaurants called waiters? They're not waiting; they're making you wait... you wait for a table... for a server... for your food... you wait for your check. Customers should be the ones called "waiters."

What should restaurant workers be called? Inconviencers?
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I can tell you been doing a lot of thinking while out in the parking lot.....lol 🤣
 
It’s raining again today after yesterday was the coldest October day in Sydney ever recorded. Last week it was so hot, we had the air conditioner on ‘cool’ in the car.

The city celebrated ‘freedom day’ yesterday after reaching 70 per cent double vaxxed but I still can’t get a hair cut appointment, after three months lockdown, women are desperate for colours and cuts and I’m on the end of a long queue for a ring back after leaving a message with no hope of getting my favourite stylist.

The state of Victoria is in dire straits– the Delta virus is well away with lots of people in hospital – our NSW Premier had the right idea of getting the number of fully vaxxed people up by the threat of being barred from almost everything and promised that as soon as we hit 70 per cent, it would happen, and now other states are playing catch-up. We are very close to 80 per cent double vaxxed when more restrictions will be lifted. I think the worst is almost over.
 
Irwin said:
Speaking of waiters... why are servers at restaurants called waiters? They're not waiting; they're making you wait... you wait for a table... for a server... for your food... you wait for your check. Customers should be the ones called "waiters."
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Waiters "wait" on people. You could call them servers, if you want. I do, and so far no one has said a word.
 
PamfromTx said:
That is why I'm so picky and end up not buying a new handbag. They hurt my shoulders. I just realized I'm still using a summer handbang! 😳😲
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This one was bought online - a birthday present from my sister. She paid $400 for it, which I was aghast about. This was many years ago. I didn't tell her that I gave it to St. Vincent de Paul. Her feelings would have been hurt, and she would have been angry. She is well-known for giving people what she thinks they should have, and it's always expensive. The thing about it is that she barely knows met. She didn't meet my kids until they were adults, the couple of times our mother got very sick and she visited her and I brought a couple of my adult kids with me. Otherwise, she won't leave her cats.

I misspoke Goodwill in the earlier post. I always say "I'm giving it to Goodwill", but I don't actually do that. I give to St. Vincent's thrift store because their stock is always rubbish, and my stuff is in great condition - I just don't want/use it any more. By rubbish, I mean low quality and well-worn, way out of style (but not vintage). They deserve better, but this isn't a wealthy town.

I'm still using my summer purse, too. It's off-white with flowers on it. $29, and it will last at least 5 years, based on experience. During the winter, I wear my heavily lined barn coat, and put everything in my pockets. This is the only good thing about winter.
 
PamfromTx said:
Making a beef enchilada casserole. Alot easier than making individual enchiladas. Made pico de gallo. And I have to have my grape tomatoes on the side.
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Do you put red sauce on the enchiladas? I ask because I hated the sauces I made, and the canned ones I bought were even worse. But I went to a Mexican restaurant and bought their dinner that was one of everything. Those enchiladas were great, and so was the sauce.

Do you have any suggestions or a sauce recipe, please?
 
WheatenLover said:
Do you put red sauce on the enchiladas? I ask because I hated the sauces I made, and the canned ones I bought were even worse. But I went to a Mexican restaurant and bought their dinner that was one of everything. Those enchiladas were great, and so was the sauce.

Do you have any suggestions or a sauce recipe, please?
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I just couldn't make the sauce the way my mother and two sisters made it... so, I started buying a canned sauce (red). It's mild and perfect for us. I like it. I'll look for a recipe for you in Pinterest.
 
hawkdon said:
Well right now I'm setting here shaking due to an extremely loud "bang" !!!!and I have no idea what it was...sounded like it was in my home, but nothing found, dunno if someone shot at me/my house?:???? what the hell is going on>.......:(:(
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Well, when I lived in the country, I heard gunshots frequently. My husband would tell me it was cars backfiring. One night he came home early, and we were sitting on the porch. Instead of saying those were gunshots, I said, I don't know why so many cars backfire here. He said those were gunshots. I said, I told you that!!!

But here in the small town I live in now, I have heard cars backfiring once in awhile.

Dynamite also makes a loud sound. In rural areas here, companies used to buy the oil rights, and dynamite would go off once in awhile.

So there are 3 possibilities I can think of.
 
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