$50 Your Way #Giveaway September 2020
September #Giveaway is HERE! I can’t tell if 2020 is screaming by or if it’s crawling by. (Okay, that makes absolutely NO sense!)
If you are new here the monthly giveaway ways starts with an update on life on a mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho. So not knowing if 2020 is going slow or fast could be just lack of oxygen to my brain! Hopefully, you will become an official Peanut and come back often. Peanuts are a FUN group.
Need some encouragement? Wanna whine? Or share a triumph? You have come to the right place! I’ll go first (every month!)
I’m going to start with it’s COLD in Idaho. I believe I actually got a whole week of summer and we went straight to fall. SO NOT HAPPY!
The cold is aggravating my RA something awful. Gesh old age ain’t for the weak!
Ahhhh now the whining starts. (continues?)
My hands have steadily gotten worse. A couple doctor visits and a nerve conduction study the diagnosis carpal tunnel. Hopefully surgery gets scheduled ASAP! I’m crying uncle.
It’s hard to type (not cool for a blogger!)
I can’t knit for more than a few minutes at a time (I can hear the ohhhhhh from knitters and crocheters out there)
Sleep? Ummmm no. AND I LOVE SLEEP!
So, I am very anxious for surgery and some relief.
Results came back from the lump removed from my boob. Benign! The lump (golf ball size) was a intraductal papilloma which is basically a wart!?!? A WART in my BOOB?!?! Yes, a wart. IN the boob. Wart. Ewwww I asked the surgeon what causes a wart in the book? With a straight face “bad luck” was the answer. (I guess sarcastic attracts sarcastic huh?)
My sweet Granddaughter Alice deserves a shout out. 9 years old and just starting 4th grade via Zoom.
How well is that going!?!? Check the picture! Alice reads her book waiting for the other kids to catch up. I have to wonder how kids will catch up when schools open again.
That’s my monthly update, what’s yours?? Stay well little Peanuts!
Okay, now for the real reason you are here!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
I truly am thankful you stop by! Most of you everyday. As always I am blown away by your support and most of all your friendship!!
My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! I really do appreciate the fact that you are here. THANK YOU!!!
This months giveaway has the same exact spiel as last month and the month before and the month before that! The year before and well, you get the idea. For as long as this giveaway is popular, I’ll continue to do it. I am truly thankful and feeling blessed that you stop by. This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal option only. (I’m not sure the other GC’s would work worldwide) This is a Giveaway that is hosted only by me. So, by coming back often and staying around for a while, looking at more than one page, really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements is always appreciated!!
Good Luck little Peanuts. Stay safe and stay well!
This particular giveaway is Closed. However, my monthly $50 Your Way Giveaway is alive and well. Check the sidebar for the link.
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Kate Sarsfield
Doesn’t it all seem like so far away? Maybe it’s just me.
Cheryl Repeta
My day went well no qualms at all.
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Shelly Peterson
Today I went to dialysis and came home and relaxed..
Sarah L
Just had the 2nd power outage. One last night, one just now. Neither lasted more than a few minutes, but last night’s outage made my computer keyboard wonky. No idea what caused it, no storms, no nothing. Just a 2020 thing I guess. And Helen Reddy died. “I am WOMAN” !!!
Amy Nick
So and so today . Been tired all day for some reason though
Tamra Phelps
I filled out my ballot last night. Here in KY, Kanye is on the ballot, lol. What a weird year 2020 has been.
Rosie
It was a nice day today after the rain stopped this afternoon. We really need the rain, so glad for it! I’m looking around online for some good copycat recipes, my fav!
Jennifer Wilson
Someone spoofed my Instagram account — thankfully I was able to get it taken down.
Kathy Pease
My day is going great and it has been a gorgeous day here in Vermont
Debbi Wellenstein
I am having a kind of lazy day. Nice!
MaryAnn
My day is going pretty good so far. Finished up with my daughter’s schooling and now watching a movie with her.
Linda
Today is good so far. The weather is nice and the children are not fighting.
Angelica Dimeo
My day is going pretty good just relaxing, doing laundry before my kids come home
Lauren Becker
My day is going well so far. I’m working from home today and that’s always nice!!
-Lauren
Michele Soyer
Under a storm alert and there is drama in the sky since early this morning…taking my time again this morning.. might have to do inside work today…
Kate Sarsfield
I slept in late & went back for a nap in the afternoon. Of course then I couldn’t sleep tonight so switched on the Presidential Debate on the BBC – I’m not going to get political here but I don’t expect to get much sleep after that.
Tamra Phelps
I just couldn’t watch but I hear it turned into a real, well, sh#* show. As expected.
Shelly Peterson
Today I went and picked up my grocery order and took my son rejoicing his car.
Daniel Scott
My day went well. After work the dogs and I walked with friends for 1.25 hours. It was a beautiful evening.
Jennifer Wilson
I just had a soft pretzel with yellow mustard. About 30 years ago, Mom and I had almost no money for groceries — some weeks just $2. I sometimes could get soft pretzels free after double coupons, and a soft pretzel with yellow mustard is certainly an odd comfort food, but it’s one of my favorites.
Sarah L
Connie, will you be watching for the Northern Lights tonight? Supposed to be visible from where you are. They won’t be visible here in Colorado.
Tray_m
My day is great! Coffee with a friend!
Debbi Wellenstein
It is a beautiful day here today. I am enjoying it immensely!
Kate Sarsfield
Yesterday was fine – the procedure was a bit uncomfortable but not painful so I was in & out. Popped into a shop on the way home & bought myself chocolate-covered brazil nuts as a treat and had an early night.
Lori H Carey
Today is so far, so good. Got to talk to my neighbor for a bit, who gave me a free kitchen for my little girl!
Rosie
Wow, this month really flew by! Another nice day, and may have storms later, but sunny now. I should walk to town to get errands done, but didn’t plan on it. I have a new timer to help make sure nothing gets burned cooking, and I’m experimenting using it for doing planks. Just a beginner, they are harder to do and hang in there more than it looks!
Michele Soyer
Delilah spent her first night in her house downstairs on the patio.. she did very well.. Went down at half 5 and she was just waking up.. good girl…meanwhile the kitty’s have decided that they have learned enough hanging out in the study so they have ventured into the guest room…haven’t decided what work to do today so enjoying the cool morning with my coffee….
Julieh
So far it is going pretty well. I went for a nice long walk with the dogs.
Shelly Peterson
Today was dialysis and then I came home to relax.
Sarah L
Well Connie, your favorite football team is 0-3 for the season. At least Arby’s is giving the Bronco special if they score even one touchdown. Don’t have to win which is a very good thing this year.
Jennifer Wilson
My mother in law is up to 12 Facebook accounts to try and see what we are doing. We are NOT that exciting.
Debbi Wellenstein
I decorated my bathroom for Halloween! I am happy!
Sue E
I’m sad and mad! That because of the pandemic products and services prices are still going up and money coming in, is still going down ??
Amy Nick
It is ok pretty good. just finished up making a ham dinner, potatoes and gravy , and honey butter rolls for my family
dana
My day is as it has been pretty much for the last 3 weeks: B-O-R-E-D. Broke my ankle, can’t drive, retired …. just trying to be thankful that I’ve had a long stretch of really good health leading up to this.
Rosie
Love fall! It is supposed to rain today, but so far, not. We are in a drought so the rain is much needed. Have a bunch of chores to do, so I need to start chipping away at the list!
Michele Soyer
Up and out…motivated to get moving today so I better enjoy the cool morning air before it gets very hot..tropical storm passed thru yesterday but no downed trees….
Kate Sarsfield
Monday morning started at 7am with the last litre of gloop. I can think of better ways to start the week! Anyways, fasting now till the procedure at lunchtime then tea & toast! No anaesthetic or sedative so I should be ok to go home around 3pm.
Michele Soyer
Hope all goes well today…
Tracy Robertson
It was a good day. I slept in and enjoyed the afternoon and got a lot done this evening. Now I have the Sunday night blues though. I have to get to bed for Monday morning work.
Shelly Peterson
Today, I really did nothing.
mistercmo
My day is going fairly well. I got to sleep in which is always good! After that I went to church and then to my son’s soccer match.
Sarah L
Good swim in the warm water. Few people so wasn’t crowded. Then a stop at Costco for a few things including their roast chicken.
Jennifer Wilson
Just finished up a batch of 30 ear savers for a friend who is a nurse (and her coworkers). I hate sewing buttons. Otherwise I would have had them done two weeks ago. lol
cindy legg
my day has been peaceful doin a bit of housework. its fall where i live and cool. my bf he worked at digging the potatoes out of my garden. i enjoyed some cheeseball n peanut butter balls today for snacks that i had made last night. tonite i aim to bake some lasagna n new potatoes for our supper. busy day
Tamra Phelps
My right knee has been giving me fits this week. I guess it’s just arthritis but I’m tired of it. I’m so ready for a good day, lol.
Chris L
This would be great to win. My medication costa just keep going up.
Michele Soyer
I had a wonderful Sunday..just seeing about the fur babies.. making a nice Sunday roast dinner and some carrot cake that all is left to do is frost….back to my book…
Rosie
I love the fall weather, storms coming in soon. Make a good recipe with chicken and veggies today, didn’t rush it for a change. But, oh the dishes, even doing as I go, so many! But worth it!
Chris L
My arthritis is acting up and the weather is not even bad yet 🙁
Kate Sarsfield
This evening I start taking the gloop for my colonoscopy – foul stuff! I’ve made a small fruit-free trifle as a treat for myself!
Tamra Phelps
Oh, ugh. My sympathies. That stuff is blech.
kathi bennett
I hung out with my family and we played with the dogs quite a bit. It was nice.
Shelly Peterson
I had my grandsons over today. I took them to lunch and then we went to Krispy Kreme.
Sarah L
Last day of summer today. But, wait? Didn’t Fall already start? Yes, but this is the last 90 degree day before a cold front comes tomorrow and sticks around.
Michele Soyer
Another day clearing bush and vines.. I cleared all this months ago but with the rain I feel like I am back to square one…. But I looked at it from the garden gate and feel very happy.. the trees both lemon and avocado are clean and the run off for my pumpkins looks almost ready to go.. next week it will be the cashima trees! Now for a relaxing evening….
Jennifer Wilson
I have a list of sweepstakes buddies I tag for Instagram giveaways. I didn’t win yesterday, but one of the buddies I tagged entered because I had tagged him in it and he won $250. How cool is that?
Rosie
Day is going good, another nice day. I did try to do a setting on my first smartphone ever, and managed to lock myself out and do a reset that I cannot fix! I am really a beginner, everyone makes it look so easy, I never realized it isn’t as easy as it looks! I probably should have gotten one of those AARP phones, but hopefully once I get past screwing up every time I touch it, it will be fine!!!
Kate Sarsfield
I’m the same, Rosie! My smartphone is gathering dust in a drawer – just too impatient to sit down & learn how to use it!
Rosie
the weirdest thing, is that the next morning, it suddenly was working. Then there was no network connection, another reason to reset, and when I got up today, it was working again. So I wonder, the support people often don’t know what to do besides say do a “factory reset,” but then you have to reinsert the sim card and all that. I’m sure Connie would be a whiz at all this, but totally freaks me out!
Terry Cross
It’s going pretty well so far. Nothing exciting planned. Thinking about going to the grocery store later.
Elizabeth
Hoping to check out Record Store Day today, fingers crossed!
Kate Sarsfield
There’s a really cold wind today coming from the Arctic (what’s left of it). I’ll need to glove up today.
Shelly Peterson
It sure rained a lot today. I went to dialysis and later to dinner with my family
Sue E
TGIF!! Is all I can say about today! My grandson is in town from the Marines. I just miss him so much Glad he is here!!
Dana Rodriguez
It is a dreary rainy day. And this week has been in slow motion so I am glad it is Friday. I have been sick since Monday (no not with COVID LOL)
Sarah L
Quiet day at home – except it’s Friday when they mow the grass with very noisy machines.
Connie, how are your hands doing?
Michele Soyer
Can honestly say I have been tired.. more tired than usual… worked on the land again today and thank goodness I did my Meyer Lemon tree was inundated with vines and hiding there were 2 buckets of lovely lemons..pruned and cleaned the area and will urea salt it tomorrow…later this evening i will juice all the lemons make some drinks then freeze the rest…
Kate Sarsfield
Tell the truth, you mean you’re going to pee on your lemon tree 😉
Michele Soyer
LOL… no I actually bought 50 pounds of urea at the feed and grain!
Rosie
Another gorgeous day, I’m going to get spoiled! and lovin’ every minute. Hmm I’m trying to figure what the heck did I do today, seems I was busy every minute. Hmmm no cooking or cleaning, did make a couple of phone calls, I guess my day fell into the Bermuda triangle!
Kate Sarsfield
What happened to my comment from yesterday, Connie? It was definitely here but now it’s gone.
Today’s comment: I have to go for a colonoscopy on Monday so nothing but bland, fibre-free food on Sunday. Yuck! Until then though, bring on the fruit & veggies, the seeds & grains and I intend to indulge myself with chocolate-covered peanuts & raisins!
Michele Soyer
Is everything alright Kate?
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, don’t worry! It’s a regular check-up for everyone over 50 but because of Mum & her father’s history I’ve been bumped up the list and have to have it done every 2 years.
Michele Soyer
OK I feel better now…
Jennifer Wilson
I’ve been enjoying YouTube so much lately. There’s so much great content on there. My husband and I were watching a few shows last night and he said he never plans on paying for cable TV or Netflix again because of all the great stuff that is on YouTube, not quite sure I’d say I never want Netflix again, but I sure do love YouTube. I especially love the channels where it’s pretty much art as well as learning. I watched a beautiful episode this morning from The Green Witch about how to make blackberry jam. Just wish I had blackberries. lol
Shelly Peterson
Today I just relaxed.
Elizabeth
I was allowed to visit my aunt at the rest home today (distanced and briefly).
Sue E
It was a nice relaxing day. Now I am tired and have to go to bed
Tamra Phelps
I made chocolate chip cookies today. Yep, I ate a little of the dough, lol. I sent the cookies to my nephews and niece, and the boys just called me to say thank you, I love you, lol. They love me when I send junk food!
Sarah L
Good swim with my friend. Good news that the showers are now open at the pool. Much nicer than coming home in a wet swim suit and then showering. Next time I’ll take dry clothes to change into.
Rosie
Another nice day that seems like fall is here already. My chicken & rice soup is almost done in the slow cooker. Getting a few things done here, didn’t go out today, but very tempting!
Kate Sarsfield
I had planned & was all geared up to go start Bodhrán (https://www.bodhran-info.de/en/the-bodhran-history-and-more/history) lessons but it was cancelled at the last minute. It probably won’t take place at all now as case numbers are rising (though thankfully hardly any deaths). I ate chocolate instead!
Jennifer Wilson
My husband is making tomato soup. What I call “half homemade” — from canned tomatoes. One of my favorite foods. YUM! He’s making a triple batch so we can eat off of it for a few days!
Shelly Peterson
Man dialysis has been rough on me for the last week and a half.. I came home and took a nap.
Elizabeth
I shopped in a nearby town today, it went okay!
Janice Wright
I had a good day. I went in at 11 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. I did a trade back in August for someone, so they came in early for me. The day wasn’t crazy or stressful, and thats always nice, lol.
emmy
My day was long, but not bad. And in my profession, not bad is good.
Sarah L
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Antoinette M
I’m having a great day. It’s a sunny day today!
Michele Soyer
another broiler here.. worked outside until I could not take it anymore.. I did clean a long sloping runoff drain and plan to plant some pumpkins or squash down it….
Debbi Wellenstein
We went to Sam’s Club today. Got toilet paper, but no cleaning wipes and no toilet cleaner. I did find vinegar, though. And they have LOTS of junk food.
Rosie
Such a nice day! One of those kind you think of in the middle of winter, and sigh! Walked to town today, and stopped at Whole Foods, it doesn’t take much to spend $20, but I managed to do OK with getting things on sale, that I’m still putting off going to the grocery store, now that Stop & Shop changed their rewards system, that I keep losing my points before I can use them, so they lose my biz.
paige chandler
My day is going good. I am going to a restaurant tonight for the first time since the virus. A little scared but excited.
Kate Sarsfield
There was an almighty thunderstorm last night so I didn’t get much sleep. Don’t plan on doing much as I have to go out later on.
Laurie Nykaza
We just baked some breads today and watched tv nothing my to do right now.
Jennifer Wilson
It was so cute earlier — my husband went to take a shower, and the guinea pig was so worried about him because she hates baths! LOL.
Robert Young
I had to take care of some long overdue business and I was pretty much stressed all day until everything ended up going in my favor.
Piroska
It was a gorgeous fall day, today. I spent most of the day outside, collecting seeds and harvesting some Swiss chard from the garden.
Shelly Peterson
Today I went grocery shopping and to dinner with my family.
Sarah L
Got out and had a nice visit to the Botanic Gardens. Got to help several people who were in the sensory garden. I miss volunteering there. Some of the delicate plants were gone after the snow and freezing temps we had 2 weeks ago but there were lots of blooming ones. And the bees were very busy.
Elizabeth
The morning was stressful, but I just had a nice cookie with some coffee…
Michele Soyer
I can honestly say that today was hot.. hot even for me….so I worked outside until noon then gave in and came up…so I wound up spending the afternoon changing kitchen curtains up and down and then looking online to buy some more.. the time got away from me….
Rosie
Day is going good. It is warm out and have the windows open, enjoying it while it lasts! Looking online at inexpensive late model cars, any ideas? I keep chickening out.
Debbi Wellenstein
My new dishwasher is being delivered today! Yay! My very old one started to leak.
Kate Sarsfield
Thank you all who wished me a Happy Birthday for yesterday! I had planned on going to the grave but in the end, couldn’t face it. So I painted, gardened and generally just pottered about.
Laurie Nykaza
We cut down the lavender and fennel plants today to clean up the garden.
Jennifer Wilson
Our absentee ballots arrived in the mail today. I’m glad I can vote on paper this year. Last presidential election my electronic ballot changed all my votes to the other party (if I hadn’t already voted for some of the other party) — glad I double checked before I hit submit 4 years ago. I have a feeling that a paper ballot would be safer than that. (Plus after my husband voted I was still waiting in line and the poll worker came back and announced to everyone who he voted for!) So I know that won’t be happening voting by mail either!
Shelly Peterson
Today was just a day of dialysis
Sue E
I am on air! My granddaughter and her daughter came home from the doctor today!
They are both so precious to me!!
Rebecca Moore
My day kind of sucks.. I’ve been up since 3:30, I’m super tired.. have so much work it’s not funny…I’m literally running on fumes.
Christina Sparks
Been pretty tired all day. Had a vacation day and pretty much relaxed all day.
Sarah L
Errands today: library for curbside pick up of books I ordered online. Grocery for curbside pick up that I ordered online. Do you see a pattern here?
Susan Smith
My day is going good. The weather is nice and Fall like so I spent a lot of time outside.
Debbi Wellenstein
I am having a lazy, don’t feel like doing anything day. Hope tomorrow is more productive!
Michele Soyer
Day 2 of leash training.. not bad at all….I did extreme cutting work on the land today and boy do I feel it.. time to take some medicine ( single malt) and relax on the sofa….
Rosie
Day is going good. I’m amazed they turned the heat on at the complex. I have to say it was getting cold, but I don’t think they’ve ever turned it on in September! Wow! It seems like just a wee bit ago we were sweltering. Nice day out. Catching up on odds ‘n ends!
Cynthia C
I did a little shopping this morning and have a lot of things I hope to accomplish today.
Suzanne K
Today is awesome! The guys showed up to repair some leaking PVC stuff in my yard and so far, it’s better than expected!
KIM DAVIS
My day just started. I am watching it rain while Tropical storm Beta is heading our way today. Good rainy day indeed.
Kate Sarsfield
Today’s my birthday & I have to remain unwashed because the grouting in the shower isn’t completely dried. I could have timed that better! Never mind, I’ll manage with a quick ‘spit and polish’ and get on with the day.
Michele Soyer
Happy Happy Birthday Kate! I am singing glad you can’t hear me….
Sarah L
Happy Happy Birthday Kate! I am singing. Sorry you can’t hear me…. (I do sing in a chorus, or did until Covid)
Kate Sarsfield
Thank you both! Michele, one of the reasons Mum wanted a no church funeral was that “No choir is better than a bad choir”! Well, she was Welsh!
Jennifer Wilson
We are on a total schedule messed up time again. About the third time since my husband hasn’t been to work in March that we are up at night. My husband slept until 2:30 this morning and I ate the leftover corn chowder before he got up. So far he hasn’t. noticed. LOL
Michelle H.
I had a really nice day with my family. Except for the fact, that allergies acted up today.
Shelly Peterson
Today I Spent the day relaxing. I went and picked up some Pho with my daughters for lunch.
Elizabeth
It started out annoyingly, but ended up okay (brought in takeout tacos and watched the Emmys).
Thomas Gibson
My day is doing fine in sunny Florida. Just chilling with the chihuahua.
KariLorr
Today has been lovely. Got to spend quality time with my family.
Sarah L
Had a good swim without my friend today. She went to her grandson’s soccer game. Hadn’t seen the family for several weeks. Still have smoke outside.
monique s
Today was super busy. Lots of chores to do. Laundry, cleaning, lots of other stuff.
Fredrick Pauly
I worked both services at church with the little kids.
Rosie
Day is going good. Make a nice chili, using dried giant corn for the first time (you have to pre-cook it), with chunky beef, and all the good stuff. Good for a day like today that screams FALL IS HERE!
Michele Soyer
Had a lovely day today.. after morning chores I did only what I wanted to..Miss Delilah had her first day of leash training..not bad for the first time…she has to understand that she is not the boss….
dana
Having an OK day …. this marks the start of week 3 into my recovery from a broken ankle. Can’t drive. Stuck at home
Ann Fantom
My day is going fine. I’m enjoying a quiet Sunday at home
Kate Sarsfield
The old hip is playing up and there was a chilly breeze so I didn’t do much outside. Instead I removed grouting from the rest of the tiles in Mum’s shower (had to stop half way when she ‘took to the bed’). I’ll re-grout today so hopefully it’ll be dry by tomorrow.
Laurie Nykaza
Worked in our yard planting flowers today and pulling weeds until it got very hot out there.
Shelly Peterson
Today I went to my cousins birthday party. I had a great time but today I feel super tired.
Jennifer Wilson
When did yarn get so expensive and so hard to find? I mean, why is every place sold out of white and black yarn? My inlaws sent me a $50 Amazon card for my birthday but yarn is more expensive there than at Michael’s, so I’m trying to figure out if I want to buy yarn off of Amazon where it is “free” or pay for it and get a better price at Michaels.
l p
The day is almost gone but it’s been a good one. Got to talk with family and friends by phone. That always makes my day. thanks
Sue E
I am so blessed and happy today!!
I am a great grandma!! My granddaughter had a baby girl. She’s just gorgeous ?
Kate Sarsfield
Many congratulations! May she have a wonderful life xxx
Sarah L
I plan to go pick up a pizza for dinner. Haven’t had one in a while.
kal
It’s a good day just about any day. Today we’ve had everything Mother Nature had to share – sun, wind, rain, clouds, a bit of hail.
Michele Soyer
Well the storm came thru in the wee hours of the morning.. by 4am I was up and just bided my time til the little ones eat at 6am…then a full garden day .. yes.. in the rain with my gear on…sandwiches for lunch …tomorrow I plan in relaxing all day after I cook….
Kate Sarsfield
I love gardening in the rain! All those wonderful smells that you just don’t get on a dry day, especially at this time of year (well, here anyway) and a great opportunity to collect slugs and snails by the bucketful!
Rosie
A nice day, seems like fall, but the leaves are still pretty much green! Getting ready to make my first chili for the season.
Tamra Phelps
I’ve had a sort of ‘catch’ behind my right knee for a few days. It happens now and then. It hurts when you stand on it but it’ll pass in a few days. I don’t know if it’s a pinched nerve or what but it’s a recurring thing. Well, bummer, the Notorious RBG has died, I heard last night, and that is depressing. She will be missed.
Kim Avery
Today I am relaxing. Yesterday was a long day with my mom’s surgery. After an hour of waiting in the car they called to tell me they never received the results of her covid test and it would be an hour before they even had the results of a new one! Add in surgery and recovery it could be 3 hours all together! They suggested I go home and wait. Even though I live almost an hour away I did! Dr calls at 1 p.m that they are going to start prepping and should be just over an hour. Finally around 4 he called that she’s in recovery and should be released in an hour or so. Head out & stop at Starbucks for her , get there and still have to wait another half hour. Finally got her home around 6:30! Good news is they don’t think it’s cancer just a huge scarred ovary.
Kate Sarsfield
Never mind the wait – the results were good!
Kate Sarsfield
Dublin is in lockdown again after a huge rise in cases (thankfully very few deaths). Not total but very restrictive. I’m honestly not a bit surprised. As for this tiny corner of the country, cases are rising, especially in tourist spots. And we’ve lost Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and now I’ve just read that one of our President’s beloved Bernese Mountain dogs has died. Can this year get any worse? DO NOT ANSWER THAT! I don’t want to tempt fate, thank you very much.
Michele Soyer
When you go out Kate please be safe…
Kate Sarsfield
You too!
Shelly Peterson
Yay, the weekend is finally here.
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. So many others here are so busy, but not me. Glad we don’t get hurricanes.
Michele Soyer
Started the day with a 6am run with the puppy.. I pooped her out.. then weeded until 10am and gave her another run…did some transplants and re-did an old wheelbarrow into a planter .. then another 12:30 run with puppy…She looked at me at 1pm and said please please enough play.. time for rest! This will be the new schedule to give her exercise …
Rosie
Today really feels like fall! It is cool and overcast, but it is nice to be able to get a few things done and no sweltering. UPS is coming any minute now, I have a timer from Home Depot coming, items arrive in multiple shipments.
Robert Young
So far so good, just hoping that the whole day continues like it is right at this moment, No complaints.
Kim Avery
Up bright & early because I have to take my mom for surgery. I am despising the covid regulations that I can’t even go inside and wait in the waiting room! After driving for an hour I have to wait in the car for who knows how long! I’m just hoping they allow me to use the rest room because there’s no way I can hold it for hours!!!
Kate Sarsfield
I woke up & counted my aches & pains, starting from the top: sore neck due to bad posture caused by big boobs, constant ache in thoracic spine due to the above, right buttock/hip because of the torn tendon, ache in the knuckle of my left thumb from when I had a blow-out 4 years ago, ache in right knee from the dislocation and for some reason the bunion on my right foot is sore. Honestly, who’d have me!
Michele Soyer
Oh we love you Kate…
Kate Sarsfield
I left out my left elbow that I whacked against the wheelbarrow yesterday! Told you I was clumsy!
Tamra Phelps
Lol, right there with ya, girl. I swear, if something didn’t hurt, I’d think I was dead.
Jennifer Wilson
Walmart was out of graham crackers and cheese. *sigh*. I bought cream cheese in plans on making cheesecake. . . I guess I’ll be making crustless cheesecake.
Tamra Phelps
Make a cookie crust! You just turn your favorite cookie into fine crumbs and use it the same way you’d use graham cracker crumbs. A cookie like pecan sandies works well and has a similar texture to graham cracker crumbs but any cookie works.
Laurie Nykaza
We caught up with emails and cleaned the house nothing else happening right now.
Shelly Peterson
I had my grandson over for the day because his school has been delayed because of the smoke. Then I had to pick my other 3 grandkids up from daycare so my evening was quite busy.
Sue E
I am so excited!! My granddaughter told us today that she is being induced Sunday night. I’m going to be a great grandma on Monday!
Yeah!! Praying that everything goes well ?
Kate Sarsfield
Wow! Wonderful news!
Sarah L
I am so thankful that I can swim again. Had a good swim today with my friend. My itches are less and my flu shot arm is much better.
shelly peterson
I went and got coffee and some breakfast and did some cleaning.
Michele Soyer
By the time I got outside today there was only about 3 hours of outside work time…could not stop playing with the kittens and the puppy…severe weather is on the way so I had to also batten down the hatches…If tomorrow is a stormy day I have baking plans….
Kate Sarsfield
What a wonderful excuse!
Nancy
Today has been going fine so far. We had a lot of rain today and it is a bit cooler in temperature.
Tamra Phelps
Wow, the weather changed on a dime here. The last three mornings, when I opened the door, there was no heat wave hitting me in the face…just a chill.
Kate Sarsfield
Autumn is happening here too. At least that’s ‘normal’!
Kim Avery
My day has started with a dead battery in my car. At least that is what I’m hoping! My son is suppose to bring me one later this morning. We have been looking for a newer vehicle and this pushes me harder to look. Past experience has me knowing that it starts with something small and simple then snowballs!
Laurie Nykaza
We in the 90’s today so everyone hung out indoors to keep cool and watch movies.
Jennifer Wilson
My husband is making corn chowder and we’re making a shopping list to order at Walmart for pick up. Hope to not have to leave the house again for a while. With schools back in session and teachers and kids going to school with Covid I don’t think things are going to look good.
Kate Sarsfield
The nights are uncomfortably warm lately so I was up and about really early (for me!). It seems like only last week that dawn was at 4.30 and it was still light at 10pm. It’s now dark till 7am & dark again by 8pm.
I did a lot of digging yesterday & left the piles where they were as I was tired. They’re now being picked over by lots of birds including 2 HUGE wood pigeons. Right, time for a shower, brekkie & then attack the day!
Sue E
I’m so mad listening to the news! I don’t know why I do! I just heard a man was visiting his family. His family looked in some of his luggage and found body parts! They think they are of his girlfriend. How disgusting!! I can’t even imagine doing something like this EVER!!
Sarah L
More smoke in the air here today in Colorado. Not as bad as the West coast. Today my freeze places don’t hurt but they ITCH! Flu shot arm is still sore. Grateful that all I have to complain about are just minor annoyances.
Kate Sarsfield
Sorry about your ouches! Still, that truffle mushroom swiss burger you had yesterday sounds delish & I haven’t had a burger in years!
Rosie
Another amazing weather day. It is a little overcast the air we’ve gotten some smoke from the fires, all the way to the east. Saying a prayer for everyone out there, and all the animals, too.
Kate Sarsfield
It is absolutely gorgeous here today so I’ll be gardening until it gets too hot then indoors to paint.
Michele Soyer
Dressed and ready to head out to the village..Pharmacy, feed and grain, post box and a small dress shoppe to find a caftan to throw on after my shower.. all mine have seen better days….
Kate Sarsfield
check eBay! That’s where I get all of mine!
Michele Soyer
Thank you Kate.. I will give it a try…
Melanie borhi
my day went good i took my son to school it was his second day and it was an success, and watched minions with him later on,
shelly peterson
Today I slept in a bit and then ran to Costco. Later in the day I watched my grandkids for a while.
Jennifer Wilson
The guinea pigs’ play center my husband won for them on Twitter arrived. They love it. Also I received a (very) late birthday gift from my in-laws — $50 to Amazon. I was wanting some yarn. 🙂
Velder Dixon
My day is going real well.In the midst of all what’s going on in the world I am staying positive.
Rosie
Settling in for the evening here. Another gorgeous day! I had arranged for the senior ride service to go to Home Depot. Wow, I haven’t been to the store in at least 5 years, so it was fun to go through almost every aisle. I only left with a couple of things, but it was a nice break from getting necessities online.
Sarah L
Busy day. Had my yearly dermatology exam (check up due to meds I take). Everything hunky-dory but she still zaps me with the freeze stuff in lots of places. Ow. Ow. Ow. Then I got my old lady extra strong flu shot at that office. Then downstairs to the pharmacy for some ointment on some eczema that’s been bothering me. Then a stop at Smashburger for a truffle mushroom swiss burger and a salted caramel shake. yum. The freeze places are still a bit owie and the flu shot site says ouch when I raise my arm.
Michele Soyer
Spent the early part of the day in the yard doing guess what?? yard work! LOL…It was 93° with humidity of 71%.. glad to be inside cooling off…..
Sue E
I am in a daze the last few days. My mom’s birthday was September 11th and she died on September 14th. She died back in 2005. Ever since then, these days, every year, are rough on me! So I am still a little bummed.
Kate Sarsfield
Aw, Sue. My heart goes out to you x
Tamra Phelps
Why don’t they sell mushrooms in smaller packs, lol? I just needed some for pizza so I wound up freezing the extra. I don’t use mushrooms a lot, I guess, just in pizzas, spaghetti sauce, maybe in a casserole now and then. Actually, I can’t believe I’ve spent this much time thinking about mushrooms, lol.
Kate Sarsfield
You could grow your own? Really simple! Or buy ready frozen ones to cut down the waste OR have them raw as a snack OR dip them in chocolate!!!!
Kate Sarsfield
I’ve spent hours with my sister trying to sort out probate etc. Unlike her, I can’t think in numbers. Think I need to lie down!
Michele Soyer
Lawyers, wills and probate can give you a migraine…lie down and relax…
Shané
Today had been up and down but trying to stay positive. Thank you for having this giveaway. Good luck to everyone!
Shelly Peterson
Today was a rough day. I’m ready for bed.
Laurie Nykaza
Filled 3 trash bags full of vines that are gotten over grown in the yard
Sarah L
Another quiet day at home. Weather is hot again after last week’s snow. Hit 90 degrees. This year now has the record for number of 90 degree days.
Michele Soyer
Spent a productive day out in the garden…did transplants and stepped up some container vegetables.. Have to take a run on Wed to the feed and grain for some hydroponic solutions.. used to buy them online but between customs duty and vat it makes it impossible budget wise so i have to adjust to whatever they carry here…the kittens have progressed to small doses of pureed cat food so slowly weaning them off formula..they are doing very well…as for Delilah I sing for her every day and tell her I am no Tom Jones but this is your song Lila…
Kate Sarsfield
I want kittens in my life! Not a good idea though with all the unrest that’s been/is happening.
Rosie
Wow another day of really nice weather. I should be outside hiking instead of doing chores. But the windows are open and a nice breeze, and it is energizing.
Kate Sarsfield
Just back from the dentist & thankfully all is well! My niece is at College in Dublin doing a pre-term meet & greet with new students. She’s thoroughly enjoying her new role as Education Officer for the student’s union & is really busy.
Shelly Peterson
I did nothing today. The smoke is still really bad.
Sarah L
Swimming at 1pm, then Sage Singers zoom meeting at 2:15. Good to see everyone’s faces.
kal
It’s a good day and I’m grateful. While it’s chilly and damp outside, the inside is warm and cozy.
Rosie
Nice quiet day so far. I’m trying out dried giant corn in the slow cooker to use in recipes like soups and stews, never had them before. Went to an open house in my complex today. Nobody had showed up, so I guess they were probably glad a nosy neighbor stopped by, they can say at least one person came. LOL.
Michele Soyer
It is a glorious Sunday here. lovely breeze, blue sky and the air smells of flower blossoms.. Have to get some laundry done then the day is mine.. I plan on a roast lunch and my book.. Happy Sunday peanuts!
Kate Sarsfield
There’s very little on the agenda for today. It’s very windy and I’m actually cold.
Jennifer Wilson
We were remodeling the house when we got married. I found a wedding gift today. $100. Unfortunately it was a check and we were married 5 years ago. 🙁
Kate Sarsfield
Oh no!
Laurie Nykaza
I just caught up on phone calls to family and friends today. Staying inside because of the fires north of us.
Shelly Peterson
My grandson was over for the day. Man the smoke from the wild fires is so bad here.
Tamra Phelps
I’ve mostly just sat around reading today. And I never feel guilty about reading, lol.
Kate Sarsfield
Have you sorted your bookshelf out yet?
Sarah L
Quiet day at home. Weather is lovely at 83 degrees with sunshine all day.
Connie, how can a bear be Hardly? Today’s word makes no sense. (friendly nitpicker here)
Rosie
Day is going good. Just had supper and settling in. The weather was so perfect today, too!
Michele Soyer
Sitting here at the computer with Miss Delilah running around by my feet.. the kittens are sleeping…. lovely scene.. spent the day clearing bush. I am bushed! LOL
Kate Sarsfield
Just one more door to do then I’m finished Mum & Dad’s room. Then I’ll start motivating myself towards doing the hall. The very long and dark hall with 8 doors – god I hate painting pannelled doors.
Michele Soyer
That is a hard job.. take a break!
Jennifer Wilson
After fighting for hours with the cover of my mother’s book and then having Amazon reject the cover, I finally got it uploaded and ready for sale!
Dana Rodriguez
Feeling quite aggravated right now.
Shelly Peterson
I’m not feeling the greatest today. I’m glad its the weekend
Rosie
We’ve had nice weather, it is just the right temp, and a soft breeze. I’m really digging it!
Sarah L
Just a quiet day at home. Well, except for the big lawn mowers and edgers outside. But at least I don’t have to do it.
Michele Soyer
Wonderfully productive day….worked in the house, the garden and baked…Feel so grateful to have the life I do…..If my husband was here with me he would say look you worked from the time you were 14.. after school..summers..all thru university and the week after you graduated… up until we decided to early retire
you at 47… being retired for 21 years.. wow.. I am truly grateful….
Kate Sarsfield
I took great pleasure today in chucking out all Mum’s colostomy stuff then the post arrived. I’m due a colonoscopy on the 28th 🙁 Just routine because of family history but there’s a little voice telling me maybe I should have hung on to Mum’s supplies! Other than that just gardening, peeling & freezing what felt like a ton of cooking apples I was given and painting.
Jennifer Wilson
I ended up blocking my mother in law on Facebook. . . other than that not much to report from here for today.
Shelly Peterson
My grandson was away for a week. He came home today and we went to dinner
l p
It’s a great day – lots of nice weather, friends, family. Thanks for asking
Tamra Phelps
I got my pralines that I won today and they did not disappoint, lol. Soooo good. I did not resist temptation. Ate two (they’re pretty big.)
Kate Sarsfield
Ooh! Now I want chocolate!
Sarah L
Good swim with my friend. What wasn’t fun was the high was 47 degrees so had to wear extra clothes over my swimsuit and a hat over my wet hair. I do miss being able to take a shower and dry my hair at the pool after swimming. I guess it was a rehearsal for when winter really does come. Should be up to 80 degrees when I go swimming on Sunday.
Casey Garvey
My dad’s birthdays the 19th. We’re having fun trying to plan a party for him.
Michele Soyer
Went to Port of Spain yesterday…Spent 4 hours there and the vibrations .. the hustle.. could not wait to get on the highway and head east! by the time I got to the bulk shop it was past the early morning frenzy so got in and out quickly.. then on to the grocery and the feed and grain…by 3:30 was back home…now for 2 weeks I can stay put and do what I want to do.. raise my new kittens, play with the puppy, garden and read!!
Natalie
I have Thursdays off from work so I am relaxing and enjoying the sunshine today!
Kate Sarsfield
I got out again yesterday! Met up with 2 other altos in a nearby garden centre for a picnic – gorgeous sunshine, great chat & lots of laughter! Back to DIY today …
Jennifer Wilson
My mom was a prolific writer, just hated trying to get things published. So last night I decided I was going to get one of her middle grade books up on Amazon KDP. I had trouble with formatting, but it’s up at this point. Yeah. This is her 5th book / story I have published. This one is about a 5th grade girl who has a plan to get her parents out of debt by winning the lottery.
Kate Sarsfield
What a wonderful thing to do! I’m very impressed.
Shelly Peterson
Today I went to dialysis and came home and took a nap. I have to go pick up my daughter from the airport soon
Sarah L
I woke up today to the sound of thudding snow. What? The snow was falling off the trees in clumps onto my roof. Today’s high: 37 degrees. All the wildfires got 8-12 inches of snow which will help.
Rosie
Wow, so many comments for this month already – nice! Just as an update, the town has been doing good at tackling our fire code issues. I got a call last night from the board president, who has been resisting abating, let me know he blames me if it is going to cost anything to remedy the violations, and intends to send me a bill for repairs and his lost time to meet with the fire marshal, etc. He has tried this on other people, sending them a bill for something the association is responsible for, so I may need to hire an attorney. This guy is nuts!
Kate Sarsfield
I had the most enjoyable hour last night! My choir had already organised a ‘drumming experience’ and thank goodness it was able to go ahead as the hall is large, well ventilated etc. and masks/sanitisers used on us & the equipment. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to meet up with people again but it was fine & it really was fun!
Lisa V.
My day is going fine so far. Have my coffee here and am just waking up before starting the work day.
Laurie Nykaza
Cleaned the yard and watched some movies today.
l p
It’s been a good day today – lots of energy. Thanks
Shelly Peterson
Today was a nice day. It’s my Birthday. I was delivered Starbucks this morning and went to dinner at my favorite place.
Sarah L
It’s snowing! Good for all the wildfires in the state. I don’t have to go out for anything.
Hard to believe it was 101 degrees 3 days ago.
Kate Sarsfield
What? That’s bonkers but thank heaven’s it’ll help the fire situation.
Michele Soyer
Tomorrow I have to head out early very early to do some business than to the bulk shop and the grocery….that means today I have to get everything I want done in the garden…so off I go…
Kate Sarsfield
I finally pushed myself back to doing painting; skirting boards this time so sitting/lying on the floor which the cat thought was great fun. I’m sore today though!
Michele Soyer
Good job.. take some time today to heal those sore muscles..
Pu Ye
it is so hot , so I just stay inside.
Shelly Peterson
Today was an ok day. I just went to dialysis and came home to relax
Sarah L
I did go to the botanic gardens today. I forgot to take my phone so no pictures. And I only stayed about 45 minutes because the wild fire smoke is so bad. SNOW tonight.
Tracy Robertson
Record breaking heat and wildfire smoke outside and I don’t have A/C but I’m happy today. It’s Labor Day so I have a paid day off and getting some things done and some much needed rest.
Tamra Phelps
I’ve been watching old videos on YouTube today, lol. You know, YouTube throws up other possibilities you might like based on what you’re watching…I’d been watching glam rock, early 70’s stuff, so it threw up something called ‘Kookookachoo’ by Alvin Somebody or other. Wow. Some kind of cross between Elvis and Gary Glitter…but kinda entertaining, lol. Do yourself a favor and watch it.
Kate Sarsfield
Alvin Stardust!!! God, I remember him!
Kal
It started out very well and then Mother Nature decided we needed a washdown with some hail. Things are brightening up now.
Michele Soyer
Got a lot done today to make up for yesterday! Washed windows in 2 bedrooms and put up new curtains for the fall.. I know we don’t have fall here but I am still an American at heart from the East Coast ..loved autumn..changed the dining room and the kitchen.. had already washed those windows so was not fanatical about doing that again…then trooped outside to do some weeding and flower transplants… Now ready for a drink , my book and the sofa!
Amber Kolb
I’m pretty tired today, but we had a lot of fun this weekend. Saturday we traveled to visit family and yesterday we played in a corn hole tournament all day.
Kim Avery
Quiet Labor Day at home. Did the monthly grocery shopping earlier & now I’m exhausted!
Kate Sarsfield
My niece arrived yesterday and held the ladder while I managed to fix the loose guttering. Gave them all a good clean out while I was up there as well.
Laurie Nykaza
It was 110 outside today so we all stayed inside and watched movies and did some house cleaning.
Shelly Peterson
I spent the day relaxing. I took a nice long nap.
Sarah L
Good swimming today with my friend. Only 97 degrees today -HA!
Connie, I have a nit to pick with today’s word.
Verses are stanzas in a poem or the bible.
Versus: against; as compared to; in contrast with..
Kate Sarsfield
Those nits are spreading, I saw that too!
Rosie
I hope you find a way to help your hands with out surgery. Many, many years ago I had to give up guitar playing (classical), as I had a job that required typing all day on the old-fashioned typewriters. After giving away very nice guitars, it was hard to do, but my hands felt better.
Michele Soyer
I had a brilliant day.. relaxing and doing practically no work at all….I will have to see about a to-do list for the week…
Nancy
We are having a nice quiet day. We are enjoying the little hint of cooler temperatures in the air.
Tamra Phelps
Yep, Kate’s right, we get worried when you go quiet for a few days, Connie. I was worried your carpel tunnel had gotten worse. I’ve had that and I do not remember it fondly!
Kristen
Preparing for very high temps here today!
Kate Sarsfield
There’s still only one Twitter entry, Connie! Oops!
Kate Sarsfield
You’re back! Connie, I/we really do worry when you go quiet – is she ok? What mischief has she been up to? Anyway, glad you’re here x
I’m hoping that this is the day I can fix the gutters – a whole portion came loose during the last storm & if it doesn’t get fixed soon it’s going to twist and have to be replaced. With money I don’t have. All I’m waiting for is the sister or niece to hold the ladder and pass me things.
Laurie Nykaza
It was over 100 today everyone stayed inside and we were not working in our garden today at all.
Shelly Peterson
Today I had a great day at the lake.
l p
My day’s going well so far. Got an unexpected phone call which was positive. thanks
Sue E
I am extremely tired and upset! I had to call a company for support and had one of the worse experiences of my life! I wish I can get those two hours back! I hope your day is better ?
Connie: The Head Peanut
Is it time for a tall glass of wine?
I am sorry you wasted 2 hours.
I don’t know about you but I get a lot of steps in when I am frustrated on the phone.
Sarah L
101 degrees! Bleh. I’m not going out. Then SNOW on Tuesday. I’m not going out. Very crazy weather. I did make a reservation to go to the botanic gardens on Monday before the snow – 85 degrees then.
Connie: thanks for fixing the daily tweet/instagram and putting the icons back on the side bar.
Connie: The Head Peanut
That is insane! Better bring in any patio plants.
Connie: The Head Peanut
You are very welcome. For the Tweet and side bar. Not the snow. ?
Tamra Phelps
There’s not a lot going on here. I had to get my niece and nephew to stop by after their gym workouts…why? Well, I dropped my lotion bottle, it bounced off my foot and rolled under the sofa…so far I couldn’t get to it even with the broom, lol. Ah, life with a ‘disability.’ Do you try to stand on your head go get deeper under the sofa? Will you wind up on the floor? I tend to be cautious.
Connie: The Head Peanut
You paint such a funny picture! Your family takes great care of you.
lori byrd
My day is starting great. I have a 3 day weekend from work so how can it go wrong?
Michele Soyer
Lawn man came at half 5 so he is almost done.. Get out the rake!! Puppy and kittys are sleeping quietly so all is well.. Later on I plan to make a chocolate cake for dessert….
Kate Sarsfield
Lemme think … what’s going on here … not a lot to be honest! Oh, I know, a couple of us from the choir have arranged a socially-distanced picnic (Irish summer weather permitting) for next Wednesday! Not sure how I feel about meeting up again – I know people mean well but I can’t handle any more sympathy.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Take your flip-flop and smack the first person that offers thier sympathy. Word will spread quickly.
Just remember how much they love you. (Before the flip flop attack) ?
Jennifer Wilson
We made pepperoni rolls tonight. Been loving having those more often.
Connie: The Head Peanut
ummm I think I am need of this recipe! YUM!
Jennifer Wilson
Basically just make bread dough, then wrap it around pepperoni and cheese and bake it. 🙂 It’s a West Virginia thing because it was a sandwich the coal miners could take with them and eat with one hand. Some places in the state will add tomato paste, some chili. It’s funny because I have a friend from the southern part of the state tell me I made them wrong because I put chili in them, he said tomato paste. My mother told me I made them wrong when I picked up on chili when I went to college in the central part of the state. LOL
Tamra Phelps
Oh, I’ve heard of that. It sounds good. And I bet you could use store bought bread dough, too, lol. That would be necessary for me.
Jennifer Wilson
Yes, you can use store bought bread dough. That’s how my mother always made it but I’m high risk and we’ve been holed up in the house and have our freezer stocked full with things that have more nutritional value than bread dough so we’ve been making our bread dough in the bread machine. I think I’m the only person who uses their bread machine regularly.
Dana Rodriguez
Pretty good considering but I am really tired this week.
Shelly Peterson
This old lady is tired today. I won’t be sleeping in tomorrow because it’s family lake day.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ahhhh that sounds like a perfect place to spend a long weekend! Have fun. Stay safe!
Rosanne Robinson
I had a good day, received a beautiful birthday card & gift from my sister.
Kate Sarsfield
Happy Birthday!
Tamra Phelps
I’m watching a documentary about the Son of Sam days. Boy, I remember those days, back in the late 70’s, when NYC was terrorized by that nut. I didn’t live there, but I think it was the first time I really became aware of serial killers. Scary stuff for a teenager.
Kate Sarsfield
I remember that – very scary times.
Michele Soyer
We were there in the city at that time and it was so frightening!
Connie: The Head Peanut
We just finished watching the Charlie Manson story. Now on to the BTK killer. I can’t wrap my head around this kind of evi!
Tamra Phelps
Uh, Connie, it sounds like you and I may have have the same problem: watching way too many of those true crime shows. Lol, I swear, there’s not a serial killer, missing person or strange crime that I haven’t watched on ID.
Sarah L
I got brave today and went to Costco. Have not been there since March. I really wanted to get their roast chicken and it tastes so good. Crazy weather: 90+ days then a 50 degree drop in temps with snow possible?????
I think Connie sent it down here….
Kate Sarsfield
What? Snow? Dear Lord, is that why Connie’s been quiet lately? Is she in that huge barn of hers cooking up a literal storm? I can just picture her all ‘hubble bubble’ over a cauldron!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ya know it is true! I am the most trouble when I am quiet! ?
Connie: The Head Peanut
I am so sorry but I am NOT ready for snow yet. Besides I am a giver!?
Lindsey
I’m taking a week off so I’m pumped!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Yeah YOU! I hope its a great week!
Amber Kolb
My day is going pretty good!! It’s Friday and we are traveling a few hours to see family tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
Tina F
My day is good so far. I went to grocery store for chicken breast at $.89/lb. so I got a bunch. I have to cut it up and freeze it. It should last a while. The sun is out which is really nice.
kathy m
Our day is going well! It is a little cooler and the pups are feeling frisky! Great day to be outside and enjoying mother nature and appreciating as the plants and trees are preparing for there nap!
Kim Avery
It’s going to be a busy day! I have to take my mom to a doctor that is almost an hour away. At least we get to treat ourselves to Starbucks when it’s over.
Michele Soyer
Our new little fur babies are doing quite well.. Delilah is going to be a princess I can tell already…the kittens are just so sweet.. forgot how nice a purring can sound… explained to them that I have to get to the garden.. Delilah can come with me in a carrier.. one thing i don’t have to worry about on a sunny day is keeping her warm….
Sue E
I really don’t know yet how my day is yet. It’s too early to tell. I had to take care of my hungry dog who likes to eat early and has no regard to the time. Oh well, he’ll go back to sleep and I’ll be a tired zombie for a while.
Kate Sarsfield
Last night I went for my car’s annual road-worthiness check up and it passed! Phew! Yay! In Ireland every vehicle over 2 years has to go through this test and it’s like taking your child to the dentist!
Michele Soyer
Bravo!! The feeling of dread is the same here… will I pass??
Connie: The Head Peanut
Idaho doesn’t have this. Weird.
Alys James
I just woke up, my day is going ok so far.
Shelly Peterson
I got a lot of text to day. I need to go to bed early though because I have to take my daughter to the airport at 3 a.m.
Deb Pelletier
Today was a good day, relax and we are taking it easy, 🙂
Sarah L
Connie, I also noted no daily for Tweet/Instagram? Also Why is the icon list of things showing up at the end of each post instead of in the sidebar where it usually is?
Trying to change things about since you can’t knit?
Had a good swim with my friend today.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Thank you Sarah. All fixed.
Mostly happened because I tried to hurry. It is so painful to type, I type a few. Rub my hands a few.
Whine. Whine. Whine!
Tamra Phelps
Hey, Connie, I meant to ask: did you mean to make the Tweet and the Instagram comment a one time entry and not the usual daily thing??
Connie: The Head Peanut
Naaa just a good ole brain fart! ?
Tamra Phelps
I’m cooking chicken and biscuits. That’s it. That’s all I’m doing today, lol.
Kate Sarsfield
and when you say biscuits, that’s your American biscuit, I presume not like ours that are sweet and taste best dunked in tea! How’s the leg/knee coming along?
Tamra Phelps
Yep, American style biscuits. Not ‘cookies.’ The leg is aching, so I guess it’s feeling the exercises. Hoping I get some results! Compared to when I first started therapy, it’s a lot better. Back then, the foot and leg turned out about 30 or 40 °, I’d say. Apparently, it was due to a combo of the infection and the way I laid while unconscious, plus likely pinched nerves led to slight ‘foot drop.’ (The left leg is fine.) Now, I still have slight numbness in the right leg from the knee down, slight foot drop, and the foot turns out maybe 5-10°—if I could just get that knee to straighten up, I’d be hunky dory, lol. I’m going to ask my doctor to refer me to a specialist to see about having injections that might help the arthritis. I’ve been told it’s literally ‘bone on bone’, no cartilage left, so that doesn’t help matters.
Gaye McGill
It’s been a pretty good day. Not too hot and I got out in the yard for awhile.
Michele Soyer
Happy September…On Monday one day after we buried our Ice..our neighbour said that his dog gave birth 5 weeks ago and he is selling all but one girl to gift to me.. Oh my a sweet German sheperd mix .. was I disloyal to Ice to take this precious pup.. my daughter reminded me that we didn’t go looking to get a new puppy it just happened and apparently was meant to be….also on that same day in another of my neighbours barns a kitty abandoned her week old kittens….I took 2 that were clinging to each other…gray and white cuties…spent Tuesday at the feed and grain getting all my supplies..mostly a crate and bags of pet milk…puppy chow and collars and such….I still look for Ice and feel her loss but these new girls are making me smile….
Tamra Phelps
Ice wouldn’t begrudge these new guys/gals a good home! You’re gonna be busy, lol.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh, sweetheart, you just weren’t meant to be alone! And kittens as well? I really envy you … their little tails and those teeth that are like needles! Ice would most definitely have approved xxx
Connie: The Head Peanut
I’m thinking sweet Ice was sending you love in the form of new loves to watch over you!
Francine A
Feeling a little tired today. Cant wait until the weekend.
Kate Sarsfield
I was changing my bedding last night & sat down to catch up with the news on telly – woke up at 4 this morning! I finished the chores I’d meant to do but now I’m getting cold so I’ll go back to bed (now 7am)!
Kate Sarsfield
and woke again at lunchtime!
Connie: The Head Peanut
To me that sounds like a perfect way to clean!
Clean.
Nap.
Clean.
Eat candy.
Nap.
Kim
My day is overwhelming as they usually are but more so lately. Among a mix of mental health issues I suffer from chronic pain and now large blotches have been appearing and staying all over my body. They are such a deep purple that they are almost black with lighter specks throughout. I have agoraphobia so going to the doctor is actually more stressful than whatever this is. I refuse to look it up online as that is not a way to get answers. Ugh, I’m definitely whining. Lately I’ve stopped taking care of the apartment and myselfm I know I’ll get back on track eventually but lately I just crawl into bed and lay there unable to sleep. I know so many people are doing really bad and I wish for everyone to feel the best they possibly can given their own issues and I appreciate this space to vent.
Kate Sarsfield
Oh dear, Kim. You’re really going through a tough time, aren’t you? Is it possible to do an online/video appt. with your Dr.? Sorry, I don’t mean to worry you but it sounds like purpura which definitely has to be checked out.
Tamra Phelps
I was going to suggest the same thing Kate said, a tele-appointment. Several of my doctors do them. I’m doing one next week. You can do them by regular phone or, since you might want to show the doc your blotches, by Zoom or Facetime. My Grandma had agoraphobia. I know how she agonized if she needed to see a doctor. Hang in there!?
Connie: The Head Peanut
KIM! Oh my gosh! This has tobe very stressful. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.
Shelly Peterson
The week is slowly creeping. I need it to be the weekend.
Tamra Phelps
Yay, me, lol. I won a Twitter giveaway: free pralines! Yum. (I’m going to pretend I need more sugar in my diet.)
Kate Sarsfield
Yay, you! We all need comfort food. It’s good for the soul!
Connie: The Head Peanut
YUM! Congrats!
Francine Anchondo
Going okay so far.
Kate Sarsfield
…and the rain’s back so a perfect day to head to town. I’m paying the funeral bill and posting off copies of Mum’s Death Cert. to the Dept. of Education etc. Might just take it easy for the rest of the day. I managed a couple of hours digging yesterday & my hip, though sore, is holding up!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Yeah for the hip! Ugh for the rest.
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Laurie Nykaza
Food deliveries today we dont go out so we have everything brought in;
Connie: The Head Peanut
We are too far away for deliveries. If we could it would be the only way I would shop!
Shelly Peterson
I am tired and ready for bed.
Rosanne Robinson
I had a terrific day, my daughter and grandson came over and brought my birthday present!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Happy Birthday! Sounds like a perfect day to me!
Sarah L
Just a quiet day at home. Cleaned the bathroom (whee!) Temps in the 70s with lots of sunshine.
Ken Ohl
Day is going ok been getting ready after work for some work to be done to our bathroom tomorrow
Connie: The Head Peanut
We had Bathroom Fitters out yesterday! Looks like the Head Peanut is gettin’ a new bathroom!
Annmarie Weeks
My day’s going pretty well! It’s been busy, as we are in the process of a move. So it’s been a lot of selling off stuff we don’t need anymore and going through closets, etc. We went over to the townhouse today to take a look at it & do some measuring to help decide where furniture is going & the layout. That type of thing.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Good Luck with your move. I swear I am never moving again! I’m going to let my grown children sort it all out when I am gone!
Johannah
So far my day is going OK. We went out and got what we needed to hopefully stop the constant water from the thunderstorms from getting into our window wells — water used to run around them, but since we are getting about 2-3″ of rain each time and it does that at least twice a day — the ground is saturated and it’s not cooperating any longer. In the back I have “gulleys” where the water has been running down to the stream. Heck, I am glad the house is “up” but still it’s a lot of water!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhhh NO! I am right there with you on leaks.
All last Fall and Winter our windows leaked so bad! Walls had water damage, it was such a mess! All because the flashing wasn’t installed correctly by the contractor. Ugh! Good luck!
gloria patterson
How is my day going…………… Got a summer cold have not been out of my apartment for over a week. BUT I think I am starting to feel better.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Summer colds are the absolute worst! Feel better quick!
shelly peterson
Happy September. This is my my birthday month, yay! Today I did some cleaning and picked up groceries.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Happy Birthday! I hope the entire month is AWESOME for you.
Kim Pincombe-Cole
Having a decent day! Weather forecast was for rain, but it has yet to appear. My garden and flowers need it!
Connie: The Head Peanut
My flowers and plants are officially dead.
I know I say this every year but next spring I will have a beautiful garden!
heather
My day is just ok today, it is going to be super hot here and I am sick of the heat I want it to rain and soon.
Connie: The Head Peanut
We had such a short summer I’m still okay with the heat.
I wouldn’t mind an overnight shower or 2.
Tamra Phelps
Alice is Too Cool for School in those shades, lol. I know what you mean about kids not being in school. Hopefully, when it’s finally safe to go back, they’ll catch up quickly.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Isn’t that picture hysterical?
Tamra Phelps
I’m not doing much at the moment, just trying to decide what to do for dinner. I’m torn between wanting to eat something good but not really wanting to, you know, cook, lol.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I can’t seem to get ENOUGH to eat! And none of it good for me. Pass the MnMs please!
Cheryl B
Today is the 1st of September. I am hoping for a improving month.
Francine A
It is going well so far this morning.
Kate Sarsfield
Only one tweet? Something’s amiss here, Connie! Have to say your entrant numbers have soared lately!
Connie: The Head Peanut
I know! I am so excited!! Happy dance! I owe it all to my little Peanuts!
Also, thanks to Sarah the tweets entry is fixed.
Kate Sarsfield
Today’s post comment no. 1: Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the simplest surgeries out there – Dad suffered for years before getting his first hand done & couldn’t believe the difference. Immediately signed up to get the other wrist operated on & basically never looked back, so please don’t worry about it , Connie!
Connie: The Head Peanut
I just wish I could get on the books! I miss my computer time and I really miss my craft time.
Kate Sarsfield
Happy September to one and all! Hopefully this will be a better month than the last, but I’m not holding my breath.
Laurie Nykaza
We did gardening today and there was a lot to dig up so my husband helped me out.