Best/Worse/What did I learn today? Chat with friends, old and new..come sit a spell!

Stillwood, you are absolutely NOT an intrusion! We love new people to join us! Welcome, & I hope you stay.

Karen, I laughed at your "busy little buggers" comment.

LindaK. there certainly is no agreement on what all the answer is but I do agree with Dr. Bonnie's letter. Certainly no reason to have a mask on alone in the car! Reducing the amount of time it is necessary to wear a mask is a wise thing to do.

I don't have much to show for my day. I cleared the junk food off my counters and put it all in a cupboard I don't frequent. I am going to ask son to keep it up out of sight. Not near as tempting when it's not in my face.

I worked in my front landscape and side garden. I got the irises dug up, 2 months late, and separated and replanted in my new hill. They were in pretty bad shape. Fig tree roots had invaded the area and was sucking up all of the moisture. And we removed the roots about 8 months ago. I worked out in the front over 6 hours but the weather was good. Dogs were in front with me, on leaches, and they are asleep behind me on the back of my chair in the bedroom. They are wiped but have to be where I am.

Karen, sounds like you are getting there. So pleased.

Pat, that sounds perfect. I need a few outlets outside. I have some but in the wrong place. Thank goodness Rebecca didn't try to go over the pass.

Betty, my Koi pond is probably 4 feet deep. It has a pool type filter on it and when I say I clean it, it means I have turned off th circulation and clean up all of the laves that have sunk to the bottom. I have a backwash system so if the water gets dirty, it is just flushed down the sewer. You might try goldfish. They are cheaper and grow fast. And they will live in a frozen pond but they do need oxygen. My pond has a waterfall foe that purpose.

Susan, good to see you drop in. I have had my 1st vaccine and I have also had people I know die. I get my second vaccine on March 9th. I know some individuals that have been really sick for 24 hours and some that didn't miss a step.

Deb, good to know you are going to be a new mommy again. Good luck.

I have another day in the garden tomorrow so I have had my shower and am heading to bed. See you tomorrow. Have a great morning.

Stillwood, welcome. You and I were on some threads years ago. You will like this group.

Good morning everyone.

Still snowing here and tomorrow is supposed to be snow then rain. Oh Joy !!!

Karen you are doing great, Many people make the mistake of forcing themselves to go farther when first walking because they think they should. Adding the stairs is a great idea. Hope each day is better than the day before.

Welcome Stillwood. You are certainly not an intrusion here please stop in again.

Just got an email from the Autobody Shop and it looks like Mar 3 is the earliest I will be able to pick up my Escape. The rental behemoth is sitting in the drive and has since Sat. I will probably go out on Sat to get milk and whatever I think I need. Other than milk and checking the mail I really don't have to go out at all.

Kai is loving the snow.... Chaos not so much. I am going to have to give Chaos something for pain. Arthritis is really kicking in with this weather. I can see the pain in his eyes.

Sharon you are really getting in a days work. What was your temperature yesterday ?

Pat happy to read your electrician arrived and updated everything you needed done.

Kai is zonked out on the floor beside me. Wonder why ? He has been on a rip and tear since 4 am. Honestly I wish I could harness his energy. I need some of it right now.

I don't want to complain but I need to vent. There is something going on with my body. Since the middle of last week from my shoulders on down to the soles of my feet I just ache. Laying down doesn't help. Even my fingers and toes ache. Other than the ache I feel fine. I don't like it one bit !!!

So tomorrow is your new car day right Betty ? Didn't the dealership offer to get your new plates ?

Stay safe and well.

Karen, please don't rush to sell your machines, you would really regret it. Sit on that decision for at least a year. Our health ebbs & flows, you don't know what a year from now will bring. With your walking and dedication, this could improve significantly.

Deb, here's hoping that the breeding was successful. If I understand you right, you believe the live cover is more successful than AI? You certainly have not had the best of outcome so far.

I can picture Kai out playing in the snow and have a GREAT time!! My son's Labs are sure enjoying it. I am more like Chaos... the cold hurts my arthritis. I have heated seats in my car and the NEXT car will have heated steering wheel.

Sharon, you are really going to town on those new hills! I will bet in one year no one will recognize that the landscape there was new it will looks so established.

Starting with goldfish is a good idea, they are the most hardy of the fish & a good way to cheapy test the viability of the pond. Like you said, an open area is absolutely necessary. I remember reading to never break the ice, the impact on the ice sends shock waves thru the ice and water, can be deadly for the fish. I tried to winter over my shallow pond and had a malfunction in the water pump and lost my fish. My preform pond has set empty for the last 2 or 3 years. Each time I plan to clean & fill it, something else comes up. If I have a grandchild living with me, I don't want the added risk of the pond.

Haircut today so I best get a move on, then some grocery shopping.

Afternoon all,

Where oh where do I start???
Not taking to all the changes in past week, don’t do well with the unknown or things not planned..

Got my plates Dianne as it seemed easier to do, the dealership will do vehicle ownership transfer though..just got off the phone..now that was quite the conversation, worked me up..will talk about it later in my post..

Yesterday I left off with Greg picking up iPad, dropping it off in barrie and picking it up, guess he got here around 6, we chatted a bit then I had my bath, took sleeping pills and headed to bed,had just fallen asleep when I got a call, was Kyle asking if he and Destiny, new girlfriend of 4 months could drippy in for a bit..knew what was coming so I said of course. First time I met her, not unfriendly likely shy, anyway Kyle had a card for me for my birthday, told him he was a week early he said he didn’t want to miss it..lovely birthday card and a lottery ticket, one of those that has many options to play on it, Kyle said they were very known to have winners on almost every card, so I slowly started to play, Kyle got me a coming and I played several sections, no wins, told Kyle I wasn’t luck, he said there are still 2 bottom areas to play, did the first little box, no matching icons, last one, library icon, suitcases,Baby, a couple of matches, another baby, then another
Says congratulations, won a baby or something...I’ve been waiting for this news for 3 weeks since I was told a baby was on its way..greg and Mel have been here many times and I kept waiting for them to say something but didn’t, thought maybe Destiny had a miscarriage so nothing mentioned..

Tummy is turning, not the way I would have liked it but ???
Greg caLled me this morning, said that I wasn’t very happy, I thought for sure I had hidden my displeased so called Kyle and rambled at how excited I am .. don’t know what to feel..he is 25, hard to believe isn’t it girls..most of you remember when he was 6-7 if not younger.

Drats, someone at the door, will be back in a bit

I've had success with both live breeddings and AI, this was my first one using frozen semen.

Got my second covid shot this morning. It sure wasn't as organized as it was for the first shot. But, it's done!

Well Betty, you might as well be happy about the coming baby as it is coming regardless. I know sometimes it's hard to accept but if you want to stay on good terms with them, you just have to. I remember my grandmother was the only one who always stood by me. My mom ranted and raved when I was pregnant for the fourth time but my grandmother merely said well we'll just love it same as we do the others. Grandmother was good to her word but my mother never accepted him. It was very painful for me but it was the way my mother was. She only liked a few, I wasn't one of them.

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Was talking to insurance company, when we were talking about mileage I said I could drop extra premium or 30k per year driving..she said she would put me down for 15k, that I think is more than I needed..she said it covered General travelling, to town, to doctors, visits to family etc.. so I said so, if I decided to go stateside let’s say and an accident were to happen they could refuse claim because it’s not traditional driving (to me it is) sooo that being said I’ll make a point of calling everytime I go for trip more than 120kl.. don’t go anywhere now but when I can I’ll be sure to call until they are sick of hearing from me..

I said I’m sure 95% of people don’t know this, she said they should, I said how would they, when you buy coverage and say for personal use it is for personal use I,e, travels away from home. grrr they have you coming and going,

Had to be a tire shop for 8 am, was going out of drive when garbage truck was stopping, heck I completely forgot about recycling so I asked if I could put on other side of street for their return pick up just before noon, got that done.

Snowing but very slushy so I shovelled when I got home, talk about heavy, good day for snowman but not about to do that..put turkey on, Greg and Mel come on Tuesday so likely we will chat up a storm re Kyle and destiny

They are on diet, said I cook too much..oh oh
Just made batch of Chelsea buns, got mixed up in the directions so here is hoping it turns out ok.

Dianne, March 3rd isn’t too far off, always nice when you can drive your own vehicle, especially in winter.

Pat if I had a recommendation to make when someone builds is to put triple the plugs they think they need and best of lighting.

As or ponds girls you know the job I have ahead of me this spring..ponds are mega work but I so enjoy listening to the water feature.

Dianne, it’s been a month, maybe longer that my body pain is so much worse, as I said I have to have support to keep blankets, off my feet, ankles are the worse..feel for you

Karen, do you have your appt made? Got your walks in?

Lordy Sharon that is a lot of hours to be out doing manual labour,you must be exhausted today, I also agree, once your new area has matured a few years it sure will give neighbours joy to see.

Deb how long before you know how many puppies mom will have? You will have to let us know how you feel as the day progresses, here is hoping no reaction..think our Johnson and Johnson is suppose to get approval maybe this week, here is hoping.

Susan, are you doing ok?

Lindakay, now that you’ve braved the storm are you back sewing at the shop.

Wow Betty you are going to be a GREAT grandma. Warren always used to stress the GREAT when he talked about being an uncle. Warren had never held a baby until my niece was born. My family just couldn't comprehend how you got to be in your 30's and never held a baby.

Deb still working from home ? Some places here have started a few employees back at a time.

Kai is exhausted. Makes me smile. I made sure he was out several times today and into the deep snow. He loves it !!! Tiring him out is just an added benefit. It's interesting so see how less afraid he has become of things on the lane when walking.

Snow has stopped but it is supposed to resume overnight then turn into rain. I hope the temps stay up over 30*s

Stay safe and well.

No, I haven't been working at home, except for one day, since last May. Going in to the office every day.

It will be probably around a month before I know for sure if the breeding took. They usually do the ultrasound at 28 days.

I'm sorry I missed the announcement about your Great Grand baby. Maybe not the best of circumstances, since they're so young, and haven't been dating all that long, but, a baby is always a blessing. Prayers that things work out for them.

Deb

Karen, I know it's painful when you are not the "chosen one" . I am sorry your mother missed a wonderful opportunity to welcome a grandchild into the family.

Betty, been there, done that, only it was my son, not grandchild. Not easy. I hope they are good match and this just hurried up marriage plans that would have taken place in due time.

Deb, what are the advantages of the AI? I assume you can get a better stud at a more affordabel price? Anything else? OR...

I have low mileage discount but frankly I need to change it as my son has been using my truck and REALLY racking up the miles. There are times when I think if I was smart I would sell the truck and reduce my expenses. *sigh* but unfortunately he has really needed the vehicle.

Linda K, hope all is well with you. I know you are staying busy.

It seems these days that babies come when babies come and not much thought to marriage. So we just love them and wait until the parents decide they are ready to get the horse back in front of the cart.

We had a lovely day today 65 and sunny. I upped my walk to 5 trips. Called Dr. who is out this week. PA got me a script for Lasix and I will go in next Monday. Darn it I had to pay for the script this time because it was one that other Dr. took me off of and dumb me discarded it. Ins. wouldn't pay but it was inexpensive. Just hope it helps as feet & legs are painfully swollen.

I just lost a very long post. Sorry everyone, but I need to go to bed. Have another gardening day.

This is the flower bed I got cleaned today. I thought it would take me 1 1/2 hours. Ended up just a little over 4 hours.

First photo is gopher plant getting ready to bloom. Second photo is my cleaned flower bed. Yes, it is a large bed. The area near the sidewalk is where I plant the coleus. Back area is where hardy hibiscus are planted. It took me quite a while but it is done..

Betty, you need to explain to Kyle that you had already taken a sleeping pill and was a little off. If it was me, I probably would have not remember their visit.

Morning, light snow, not overly cold so that is good

Greg and Mel were here, nice eats and great talk, not ideals situation but you can be guaranteed the baby will be lived..only concern is if things go by the wayside between Destiny and Kyle the legal issues that it entails, some of you have families undergoing court cases and know the worry but we will pray all goes well..

Karen, isn’t that the way, doctors out of office when you need them..if the meds work it will be worth the $$$.. only pills I pay for is sleeping pills $35 a month..not expensive but was thinking of asking doctor if there are sleeping pills I might take seem to have a lot sweating and nightmares with these, be nice it they were covered.

Wow Sharon, that was a lot of garden clearing.,did any of what you took out get transplanted elsewhere? Thanks, will surely explain that to Kyle but I still think I showed excitement and support..hard when it’s the 1st time you meet girlfriend and they tell you such news. Thank you for your post on Facebook re tinnitus, exactly what my doctor said I have that causes the amber alert in my head going 24/7

Karen, my mom had 10 grandchildren only Brian the 1st born got any attention, has been a thorn in my boys minds that they have never mattered..they have no use for her and understandably so...don’t think I’ve ever seen her show love if you can imagine..

Need to unload dishwasher, vacuum then get dressed and make sure all is out of my car before I drop it off at dealership at 2

Yesterday I washed the car, took the plastic deep groove floor mats out and washed them, they are in the trunk waiting to go in the Suv, hope they fit, if not at least do til I can order new ones,

Thermostat is at 74, I feel chilled so best I turn it up for awhile, usually means I’m tired when that happens

Karen I too remember how painful it is to be not the chosen one. My mother told me everyday I was in her presence even when company was around that she brought the wrong child home from the hospital. And she wasn't joking.

I also loved your comment Karen about loving a baby until their parents get the horse back in front of the horse.

Dull day here today but rain on the horizon for tomorrow.

Woke up sleepy enough I think I will go down for a nap. The house is sparkly clean - Dawn was here yesterday.

After you posted Deb I remembered you were back at work not at home. Hope things work out well with the breeding. Do you think any shows will start up this summer ? The dogs are probably as anxious you to go to them again.aas you are.

LK how are you faring ? Able to get some food supplies in ? I have this image in my head of all Amazon warehouses having bare shelves.

Stay safe and well.

Betty we crossed posts. I am sure Greg and Mel will love this baby from the bottom of their hearts as will you.

Let me tell you, being the "Chosen One" isn't always a barrel of fun either. For reasons I will NEVER understand, my Mom preferred me over my sister. This was really obvious when Mom got much older. Marie would offer to do something for Mom & Mom would turn it down. "Pat will be here in a week or 2, she will do it." I was driving from Boise to Tri-Cities (6 hour drive), once a month to see family. For 3 & 1/2 years I drove that once a month. My sister is the sweetest, kindest and truly good person, that I have EVER known.
I will say that Mom didn't treat us different financially, at least she didn't go that far. Still, it hurts to see someone you love treated as "less than".
My husband told me his Ex wife would return the gifts bought the other girls and use the money for the first born & herself. The second daughter was told that she was conceived as a playmate for #1, and she was treated like 2nd rate while #1 was doted on by her mother. Lots of injustice in the world & some families, that is for sure.

When my son & DIL had their three as foster children, We all just fell so in love with them that waiting so many years for them to finally become ours was tough at times. There were so many ups and downs. Too sad sometimes that the state knows the birth parents will never be able to parent the children, why keep them in limbo for so long?
Emily, my ex DILs child with her second hubby is as much our grand as any of the others. She will be the first to tell you so.
Our youngest son married a ready made family. They lasted 12 years but the children are still our grands and theirs are greats. I would defy anyone to pick out who is native and who joined our tribe at any family gathering.

So many stories of family injustices..I can say my children and grans are all and always have been treated as same..greg would never open his gifts at Christmas because he said he knew he got same,different colour, wasn’t until their teens when they had different interests that they got different..
They still laugh that a few years ago after opening all their gifts, Jeff had an envelope with a few $$ in it, I had added all the receipts and wasn’t equal so put change in envelope for Greg.

Got my car emptied, has turned mild, calling for sleep, sure hope it misses us.

Vacuum is out but I took a break, having chelsey bun, well maybe 2 lol

In the meantime I had a small container with St.Patricks day fabric, believe me, little pieces and no many but want to use them up, well I had bought an embroidery design last year, thought I’d do it to fill in a section, embroidery turned out nice but at the end on colour 4 which I didn’t know why there would be another colour it stitched a horse in the middle of it, an outline but still..had I known I’d have stopped the last stitching of 900 or so stitches.. oh well it’s just a scrap piece..not sure what I can do with this little piece but I’m sure I will find somewhere to put it

Want to have a nap but I have to leave at 1:30, wouldn’t want to sleep through my appointment.

Pat, unless the male is local, it's much easier to ship semen, than ship the bitch, and much less stressful for her. With AI there is not the chance of injury to either dog if one were to get aggressive. Plus you know the quality of the sperm being used. And, personally, I found the entire process interesting. My vet always let me be in the room. I got to see the sperm under the microscope, and stood by my girls head and watched on a screen, while my vet explained what I was seeing on her scope.

Imagine, Tis quite a thing isn’t it
SHARON was using semen from about 10-15 yrs ago from another showdog
Vet said not reason only one pup..anxiously waiting to hear how many puppies, how many normally??

Car home, Mel is picking me up in 15 minutes, going downtown Toronto,,don’t want to but I can’t always say no to when they ask

New girl is home

Did I tell you about the penguin quilt I’m doing, almost done, was on my challenge list, Sharon and I paid 179.99 for kit excluding the batting and backing a year ago..about a month ago SHARON and I both said what is the matter with our heads, I said I’d put it in the bin with the wedding quilt for first great grandchild

When I showed Kyle and destiny they both laughed, his nickname for her is Penguin and he refers to baby as “little penguin”. Imagine

Meant to be right...if in blue, does that mean I was thinking first born would be a boy

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Man didn't show for machine but messaged me he got tied up at DMV. says he wants it and we will get another time set up.
I had a great day today. A bit in the sewing room, grocery shopping. Best I've felt in over a month.

Wow, what stories we all have to share about our childhoods. My father beat myself and my brother one year younger. Another sister and brother were never touched. It continued for many years until neighbor told him if he ever heard me scream again, he would call the police. Last beating was the day before my first day of high school. Was never bought up in conversations except when us kids were by ourselves. Water under the bridge and over 50 years ago.

Dianne, I took a photo today of a supplement I give my male Schnauzer. Both are the same age, 9 years old, but Cecil was having a difficult time hopping up on the bed and couch and was walking like he was in pain. Took abut 15 days and he began to show improvement. I got it at Costco and this last time I ordered it from Chewy. And how are you feeling today since you hurt from head to toe yesterday. I hope you are feeling better.

I also took a photo of my Google center regarding a song I love to listen to and it automatically makes me happy. Try it, I think you will like it.

Betty, the penguin story is a winner. My granddaughter interviewed a young man for a position at her job and he did not get the job. But he called her and asked her for a date. They are now married. Like your new car.

Pat, At least your sister knew and knows you love her.

Karen, so pleased you are getting stronger every day.

I was gardening again today and really made some headway. Three days in a row but kicked butt. Right now a big wind storm is raging. Came in around 5pm and suppose to be here all day tomorrow. I am sendingthis because I do not want to lose it like I did last night.

Love the new car Betty. Congratulations on the soon to be great grandma. I know you will spoil him/her rotten.
Yes, weather was 85 today. I am back to quilting again. I will take a photo tomorrow.

Wow Linda, great temps. So glad you guys have thawed out. Ads on the TV here about plumbers needed in Texas.

Hi Betty - thanks for asking. I most decidedly do Not know if I'm ok or not. Physically, yes I'm great. Emotionally & mentally? hmmm
Let me say that since early Fall I have been telling Bob that he's doing Too Much for a neighbour (Naomi). He helped her get her abusive father out of Her home where he was living with her, to a hospital where they realize that not only does he need constant care, but that he's abusive & she refuses to let him back into the house. Bob helped her get her backbone on that, AND advised her to change her ph#. However, he seemed to have been Way Over The Top with helping this capable 36yo woman. He was at her house every day, and a lot of nights she would phone up & say she was coming over for tea & a movie. Not asking, just telling. We couldn't go anywhere without her phoning his cell, and when he wasn't there she would phone 6-7 times a day (waking us up before 9am, and after he'd come home she'd phone again to ask him questions).
I had him Promise that he'd be finished renovating before Christmas, then again in January, and I finally sat them Both down & told them it was DONE, No More, Finished, finito! But still, Bob was over there watching her dog for her,, unloading her groceries, etc etc etc. I told him that if he went over there again, I'd be helping him pack his bags. He went over to clear under her place prior to a plumber coming to thaw out sewage pipes. He figured she couldn't pay the plumber cost so this would help by taking less plumber time. I started to pack for him & told him so. He came home & unpacked. One day later, he was back at her place. I packed ME up & said he could do what he wanted, I was going away for awhile. I'm at a B&B & he doesn't know where I am. I'm SO sad. Tonight I called his cell, because I was quitting my job while the boss was firing me. She'd said "Listen Missy (Missy????), you'd better stop interrupting me if you want to keep your job". She was screaming at me. I said (soto voice) "well, it was a good run, anyway". Then I wrote out a note saying that it would be best for me to finish off the day, and tomorrow, and do more sorting of files, then I will be done. I brought that to her, and she snarled at me "I'll look at it when I have time, and you're Done!"
When I left the building, I smiled to myself and felt a great sense of relief. I didn't realize how toxic her attitude had become. Every day there were conversations of Covid, some of which I agreed with, and some I just couldn't. I unfriended her on FB and hope this is now Done. I phoned Bob to tell him of the events of the day, and he commiserated with me, then asked when I was returning home. I told him I don't know, but privately I'm sure by Saturday. He just needs to realize how he's been hurting me by looking after Naomi's needs (no, she doesn't need him anymore) and forgetting promises he's made to me. MEN!! Yes, they think differently than we women, but really! I know he loves me lots, but he's not making any boundaries for Naomi, and she's not able to move on with life now that her abusive father isn't living with her anymore...... being a good Christian does not mean being a doormat
phew - enough said, I'm so tired.....

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Woke up and can’t seem t fall asleep,read your post 4 times Susan, it’s a lot to take in so I will wait until I’m completely awake so it I resonate with me, as I’m trying to make sense of what is ,going on, big hugs and may the lord watch over you tonight.
Glad you are safe in a b&b

So sorry to hear all you're going through Susan. Sending lots o prayers.

Morning, up at 8 and off to Orillia then Barrie
-7 but sunny


Just too the left over turnkey and Caracas out of refrigerator, going to make soup.

Susan big armwraps as our Judy would say..there are no words
Maybe BOB is slightly infatuated and a younger woman needs his help..I’m not so sure I’d not have done the same... add yòur being unemployed now doesn't make it easy.lyou sure don’t want to leave your home for any length of time because it could create problems re legally your moving out..just let out a heavy sigh, life sure doesn’t get easier does it...likely some of it is because of Covid. I hope today is a better day and that you are home..again I know you are hurting big time, just wish there were more I could do.

Sharon imagine win storms can do mega damage in the gardens

Mind boggling linda Kay, from almost 1 foot of snow to 85f, won’t be a wonder if people starting to come down with a cold..such a shock to the system.

Well best I get my soup on, didn’t have coffee or breakfast, picked up Sharon, her order from fabric shop in Orillia was at the door waiting, she had ordered a specialty ruler then went to barrie lens mill, bought more wool for a neck warmer, was going to buy a large ball of crochet cotton for dishcloths just to give me something to do, was $1498 a ball, didn’t buy because they are .$10 at Walmart. Bought a few yards of blue flannel to help me with the back on penguin quilt

Didn’t tell you but last night I had a chest pain in upper right side of my chest..greg and Mel were frightening, I was in so much pa8n, Noah got me juice, went on for quite some time, all night they wanted to know if I should go to emerge but I said I was fine, was fine as long as I was putting pressure on it

Got home, took hot bath making sure hot water was over chest, warmed by frogging in micro, took m3ds adding a baby aspirin, put the frogging on my chest and I fell asleep, today it’s tender to the touch but doing ok..am tires so while sun is shinning in and I get soup simmer8ng, will have a nap

Chest pains are worrisome big time Betty. I suggest you cool it today and see what happens. I guess you can rest now you have made your trip, put soup on and probably picked up the whole house and moved it 3' to the North.

Susan, men are stupid. Especially when they are married to an independent woman that doesn't need them all of the time. She makes him feel like a hero because he has come to her rescue. She is looking at him as the father she wished she had. Normally that is all it is. Bob does not have enough money to be her sugar daddy. I hope you go home tomorrow and have a nice breakfast and settle this.

Wind last night was wild and long. And I dreamed I could not find my car and spent a long dream looking for it in a very large parking lot. I usually have that dream when my life is up side down but it is not so I think it was just the crazy wind.

I took the pups and I for our walk again in the wind but not as bad as last night. Came home a littl cold so I am having a cup of coffee and checking in o you guys.

Have not heard from Dianne since her body hurt from head to toe. Hope she is alright.

Linda, are you having any flooding? Our high schools here have opened sports for the spring. Restaurants have moved up to 35% capacity.

First photo is jade plant blown right out of the pot. And it didn't break the plant but it did land in another pot nearby. Third photo is the pot it was in and second photo was a Kleenex box I had on a table in the back.

i will be back. I have to laundry dust ruffle on my bed. I fold back my decorative covers and place doggie blankets on the bed for the pups to lay on. Emma, the female schnauzer, moved her blanket and then threw up on the dust ruffle. Probably over excited by the wind. Both dogs were just about sleeping on my head when I woke up this morning. I guess being close to mom is a safe zone.

Sharon, hope we here from Dianne, Was Tuesday when last she posted..worry about her on her own and doing walks out with the dogs, so icy. Wind sure must have been strong, we’re they pots you had watered as not to have them rolling around? Bet you have the plant already replanted.

Susan, update please..Sharon really explained the situation between Bob and neighbour, he is likely missing you like heck..feelings are touchy right now, dealing with Covid and all, we are easily and sometimes rightly so on edge and at breaking point. Hugs

Lindakay, wondered same as Sharon , you’ve no basement do you, level to ground? I imagine a fast melt might be a problem. Is there a backlog of quilts for you to do?

Don’t want to go back to see if I posted photos of Noah’s apartment view because I’ll lose post so excuse if I reposted.

Karen, imagine being in the sewing room, even for a bit

Debbie, is it spring there yet? Read below, your mamma Fran needs you

no sharon 😝I’ve done nothing but make soup, been laying on couch all afternoon and argued with my mom ... she called back, she went to grocery store, backed her car into someone’s car, said because she was upset I called her a liar.didn’t call her a liar just didn’t agree with her..now I’m mega upset so going for hot bath, feels cold in the house, need to warm up, tummy churning

Didn’t post photos

Still feeling good today. Feet are still swollen but I think a bit less.
I'm waiting on some ordered fabric so I can start a baby quilt. I have the first quilt nearly done but it will go aside as I'm changing direction. I heard new baby boys room will have a space theme and I have the perfect panel I've been dying to make up. Ordered the rest of what I need.

Doing happy Dance Karen, you are starting to feel yourself..love what you did with the panel, how excited they will be to get this treasure..I’m still stuck on borders of each side rather than include to/bottom

Greg didn’t drop in for soup, imagine he won’t..I’m sipping on hot chocolate and having an apple cake cookie neighbour just brought me, hot out of the oven, wasgoing to keep one for morning but just might have both.

This message was edited Feb 26, 2021 3:11 AM

Susan, I am sorry to hear that Bob is being idiot. He just might have to change HIS phone number!! Anytime, anyone comes between a husband and wife, it is a huge deal. Hopefully Bob NOW understands what he stands to lose by continuing to have an unhealthy relationship with the neighbor. She is an adult, she needs to stand on her own 2 feet and not hang onto your husband for support! And yes, I am serious about the change of phone number if the phone calls continue. OR maybe "Block" calls until she gets a grip.

So glad to hear you are feeling better Karen! Hopefully your buyer will follow thru.

Sharon, poor dogs were in need of their mommy!!

Betty, I don't know how you endure your mother! she is a stinker!

Your new car is a beauty! Sounds like the penguin quilt has likely found it's perfect new home. What did you decide to do about the size issue?

Linda, your weather is a circus! I will bet it's frequently hard to keep your home comfortable with such wild swings in temperature.

Betty - our home is legally mine as when we moved to Alberta I went & bought the house while Bob stayed in Winnipeg working for those few days it took to "seal the deal". That isn't an issue anyway. I'm not leaving Bob, I'm just trying to make him sit up & take notice that 's being an idiot overdoing the "helpful Christian neighbour" bit. Safety isn't an issue either. I wasn't worried about this.
As for being independent, I need him a lot & he knows this. Right now I believe he's revamping our kitchen counter so I can paint a "stone look" on it. The counter was raised at a seam about 3/4 of an inch & there's no way I could fix it. He had to raise our deck the other day because a lag bolt loosened and it dropped about 4-6". Yup, a lot of maintenance to do and there's no way *I* can do it.
I can give him a LOT of projects. He just needs to realize that she's quite capable without his help.
He needs to hear this, too - "Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
I should be his treasured wife, and he should not be so silly. btw - last night he told me (on the phone) that he hasn't been over to her place since I left to take a break (oh whoopdidoo...... a whole 24 hours? Let the bells ring out LOL)

Betty, that is just the panel, I plan on taking it apart and rearranging it a bit. Wish the fabrics I ordered would get here. I'm so ready to get started.
We had a beautiful day today, spent much of it outside. Ran several errands, then for the first time this year got to sit on the porch and enjoy.

Morning, must have been mentally exhausted, just woke up, that is unheard of, almost seems like half the day is gone. -11 but sun is strong, you virtually can see the banks losing height..soon i will be saying I can work out in gardens cleaning up, well maybe 6 weeks, but they go quickly and I’m sooo ready for it.

Karen, I’m trying to remember if I’ve seen a panel that had such a matching border and can’t remember...will go check the 2 Christmas throws and see if perhaps they have something similar.

So enjoy your excitement about getting fabric and getting back into sewing, don’t overdo though, been a long haul getting to where you are, so happy for you!

Off to clean then make my bed..guess around 1 I woke and was antsy, made popcorn, well my bed is filled with kernels lol

Hoping I don’t hear from my mom today..just not up to it..Debbie, can she phone you??

Off to enjoy rays of sunshine