October 2025 $50 Your Way Giveaway
How My September Went
Before the giveaway, I give an update on life on the mountain.
My craftroom is as busy as ever. The Ponderay Special Needs Christmas Craft Fair is coming up in November. I am NOT ready.
Between helping The Husband cut and stack wood. Lucille, the ummmm witch? WHY?? I dunno. She makes me happy. She is looking even more insane than last month. I decided to add moss. Our rocks on the mountain is covered in it….. so while The Husband rests between logs, I grab moss. Now the moss is about a 1/4th of the way up Lucille’s skirt. (MAN! I crack myself up!!)
I’ve made car fresheners, kids’ activity kits, a few mugs. I’ve REALLY got to get busy.
GIVEAWAY TIME
The Rules
A little of the blah blah blah stuff: This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal, Venmo, and Amazon. I’m willing to try any GC that you think would work worldwide. This giveaway is $50 US currency.
This is a giveaway hosted by me alone.
I NEVER ask for anything except where to send your prize. My email is Co****@******************ne.com I have found that saying congratulations in the subject line causes emails to go to spam. So, I will usually say. HEY it’s Connie. Guess WHAT? Or something similar.
I hope you will come back often, stay around for a while, look at more than one page, it really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements is always appreciated. Purchasing through my blog does not cost you any additional money!! BUT! It does keep the giveaway coming back month after month.
There are tons Of Ways to Enter The $50 Your Way Giveaway!! Comments!! I LOVE COMMENTS and SHARING!! Hint hint!! You also get extra entries for sharing.
Every once and awhile I may add a new entry so be sure to double-check occasionally. Those entries may pop up at any time during the month. Usually in the form of a comment on a certain post.
GOOD LUCK!!! Don’t tell the others but I sure hope YOU win!!
Congratulations Shelly P!! Winner of September $50 Your Way Giveaway. Check your email (maybe the spam folder). Seriously, when you are reading this I’m probably still snoring away in bed….. just be patient. Now off ya go… get those entries
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323 Comments
Shelly Peterson
Happy November! October sure flew by.
Ed
Had a good day. Fun night of trick or treating with my family.
Tamra Phelps
The siren for the end of trick or treating just sounded. No trick or treaters this year. That’s not unusual here–I am at the end of a street, a little out of the way. So, I ate about six little bags of gummies, lol.
Shannon Mitchell
My day is going well so far, I’m ready for trick or treating.
Terri Quick
My Shepherd’s tail is healing nicely, according to the vet
Elizabeth
Need to get more candy, and finish the beef soup…
l p
the day is going well. got a phone call before 6:00 AM today – wrong number. couldn’t go back to sleep so got up and made some Halloween cookies and muffins for the neighbourhood party. it was in the afternoon so everyone could be home to hand out goodies from their homes. enjoy your day. thanks
Cathy L
Happy Halloween! We went from cold and rainy to sunny and 61 today. We will have a frost tonight though, so it will probably finish off the rest of the garden.
Michele Soyer
Foggy spooky morning here in the upper midwest! in the 40’s and raw ( do people say that anymore?) LOL did a 3 mile workout and now heading for more coffee and my art history notes a bit of study then a bit of painting then my book…have a fun recipe for today voodoo pasta that is on the menu with a spooky cocktail!
Happy Halloween all…..
Shelly Peterson
Happy Halloween! I can’t believe it’s the end of October already.
Kate Sarsfield
We’re expecting the remains of Hurricane Melissa tomorrow so a busy day today before we hunker down. Also got to go to the library to print off a couple of letters (since one of the cats peed on my printer), then carwash. Got the car’s re-test at 7.30 this evening, then shopping.
heather
Happy Halloween! Hope you have a fun and safe one. I have a dental cleaning today sure hope that’s not scary. lol
Ed
Had a good day. Worked the Jets game tonight and they won!
Elizabeth
Making some pasta for dinner, then I need to tackle the kitchen…
Terri Quick
I have to take my Shepherd to the vet tomorrow so they can check his tail after surgery
Shelly Peterson
The grandkids didn’t come today. Today is a lazy day for me.
l p
the day is going well. went out to pick up some Chinese food from my favourite place. they are so generous, I get 5 meals from each order. good thing there’s room in the freezer. enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
6 hours sleep last night! I’m actually feeling a bit better already. Half the battle is working out what the problem is/was. My lack of sleep wasn’t just too much screentime. It was also the death of my lovely neighbour, missing Gloria, lack of money, the rising cost of living, putting on weight/comfort eating, Putin, Trump, Gaza, Ukraine and all the other wars and my own mortality. I’d hit a ‘what’s the bloody point?’ slump. Dragging myself out of it now.
Michele Soyer
Kate I will not give you platitudes – I hate them when given to me…you have to get through this time in your life just as you have done times before ( pretty sure this is not your first time at this rodeo) you will come out of it and carry on brillantly – you have no other choice there are people and kittys depending on you!
Tamra Phelps
I am familiar with that feeling, too!! The world feels like it has gone off the rails a lot lately. It will definitely make any sane person lose sleep.
Michele Soyer
Today is the last day of the sadness…today my son passed away 13 years ago….he was 38…that night super storm Sandy passed over NJ and NYC he called me in the middle of the storm to say it was rough wind howling…he was getting prepared to be the one to take the children out for Halloween the next day..also to book his ticket to come and spend some time with us and look for properties…little did I know the next day my duaghter-in-law would be the one calling with news that he passed over night…talk about a shock that rocked me speechless….so today I will play his fav songs and dance because he would want me to…at lunch toast him with his fav Malbec…. and go tonight and light a candle…..
Kate Sarsfield
Thinking of you, sweetheart xxx
Michele Soyer
Thank you very much…
Tamra Phelps
Rain, rain and more rain. Ugh. That pretty much tells you everything about today in KY, lol.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko
It’s been good so far….still in my jammies. Yeah! God bless!
heather
Just waking up here it still dark out and I am listening to the news as I read my emails. Still recovering from yesterday where eveything I did and every place I went turned out to be a cluster! It was one of ‘those’ days for sure.
Cathy L
The rain finally stopped, today is the first time i’ve seen the sun in 4 days.
Ed
Having a good day. Blue Jays are now one win away from winning the World Series.
Elizabeth
About to figure out what to do with leftover pork for dinner…
Terri Quick
I usually don’t post anything political, but Trump is really trying my nerves with this government shutdown. I just got a message saying that there will be no EBT in a November.
l p
the day is going well. another lovely fall day. had some appointments earlier and then went out to do some grocery shopping. love seeing all the coloured leaves. enjoy your day. thanks
Shannon Mitchell
I’m making Halloween treats for the littles today. I’m kind of ready for Halloween to be over so I can focus on Christmas.
Tamra Phelps
It’s a cold, rainy, gray day here. Blah. At least I don’t have to go out in it.
Shelly Peterson
I’m glad to be back home. But I am so tired. I have dialysis today.
Michele Soyer
After breakfast going for a long walk – just need to get out in the air chilly or not! there is a small gift shop that I pass and I have always wanted to stop in..Will do that today….
heather
I have a bunch of driving and running around to do today. Hope you have a great Wednesday.
Kate Sarsfield
I managed 5 full hours sleep last night! Could do with another 5 but need to get moving to get to the rescue centre on time.
Ed
Had a good day. Both the Jets and Blue Jays won tonight!
Tamra Phelps
I’m actually watching Dancing with the Stars, lol. I have not really watched it before–but I wanted to see Robert Irwin because he seems like such a good-natured kid, so I decided to watch this season. It’s actually sort of entertaining.
l p
the day is going well. up early to do some volunteering, made some cookies, cleaned the kitchen. tripped while out and my poor knees are black and blue. going to be sore tomorrow but no major harm, though. enjoy your day. thanks
Cathy L
Made homemade Enchiladas for dinner tonight. It is cold and rainy. Praying for all of the people in Jamaica. Very scary. I think I heard it was now heading towards Cuba.
Terri Quick
I got my faux fur Halloween throw pillow today. It’s so cool & bigger than I expected
Elizabeth
Riding the stationary bike while I check email…
Kate Sarsfield
Still awake at 5am. Gave up & read till 7, let the cats out & slept till 11. Let the boys in & we had breakfast then slept again till 2pm. Finally managed to do some chores. Slept again till 6pm. Prepped a big quorn casserole for cooking tonight & my clothes etc. for tomorrow.
Michele Soyer
Today my mom has been gone exactly 20 years…Wow I see her face all the time…things happen and I always say what would Helen think? how would Helen enjoy this with me? She was always up for an adventure, always up for going out and about, always up for “lets take the day off” lol love her so much.. miss her so much.. she loved pink, sweet pretty cocktails…I am not up for a “Pink Lady” but she also loved champagne and chocolate….I recall her sitting with a box of Godiva an afternoon…..well I don’t do chocolate either but champagne is chilling for this afternoons toast to her….
Kate Sarsfield
Aw, bless you. Isn’t it odd that Connie’s Mum was a Helen as well? Come to that, it’s my sister’s name too!
Tamra Phelps
I think I would have liked Helen! Pink sweet drinks and chocolate??? Yes, please!
heather
Feeling a tad under the weather today so just taking it easy. I am going to unbox my Amazon order and hope everything from my order is in there and not leaking this time.
Shelly Peterson
tomorrow morning is my dr. appointment. I hope it goes well. I am ready to go home. I don’t like staying in hotels.
Ed
Having a good day. Watching Game 3 of the World Series. Go Blue Jays!
Elizabeth
Went with my mom to her appointment, then we ate lunch and bought groceries.
Terri Quick
I went out & picked up a few things that I was out of
Tamra Phelps
Well, I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow. I will probably have to go downstairs for an IV antibiotic, so ugh.
Kate Sarsfield
So much for good intentions. I was still awake at 5.30am, got up anyway to let the cats out, had breakfast, sat on the bed to get dressed, felt cold so got into bed and woke up at 7.30pm. Day wasted.
Tamra Phelps
Kate, possibly you just aren’t back to 100%. Your body needed that rest. And I get the whole not being able to sleep at night, trying to get back to a more regular sleep schedule–I go through that too a lot. It can add to that draggy feeling. Hang in there!
Kate Sarsfield
It’s the bloody internet! Since I got the new laptop, I’ve hardly read at all & waste the time I should be sleeping playing FB games etc. Too much screentime.
l p
the day is going well. bread-baking day so the place is cozy warm and smells wonderful happily, everything turned out as I wanted. enjoy your day. thanks
Cathy L
Cold and rainy today. Perfect day for staying inside, drinking hot coffee, and baking bread.
Michele Soyer
After today the next few are rough and sad.. BUT today I would have been married for 55 years! Husband has been gone for 8 and feels like yesterday…I go back to that fall day in NYC I at 18 he at 22…it is amazing that we were in uni, got married, and also worked part time…we did it and with our son coming along in 74….going to put on “our” play list and later on toast with that single malt…..
Kate Sarsfield
Rejoice in those wonderful memories xxx
Tamra Phelps
Have a good day, Michele. Have your anniversary day and truly enjoy it.
heather
I am just waking up and watching some funny videos on Youtube. It’s pretty chilly here this morning my cat is hugging the heater at the moment. Hope you have a nice Monday.
Shelly Peterson
Tomorrow morning we are going to Cannon beach while we are in Oregon. Even though it’s cold out.
Ed
Had a good day. Worked the Jets game this afternoon- they lost unfortunately.
Elizabeth
Skipped a record fair because I was too tired, sigh…
l p
the day is going well. out for a long walk this morning. listening to some really interesting podcasts. spent some time volunteering and happy to be home for the evening. enjoy your day. thanks
Terri Quick
I’m just getting ready for another week
Kate Sarsfield
UGH!!! Our clocks went back last night. It’s dark by 4.30pm. I’ve decided I’m going to change my sleeping patterns because at the moment I’m constantly tired. I’m going to get up at dawn & go to bed much earlier. It’ll be hard ‘cos lately I’ve still been awake at 7am. Got to give it a go though.
Michele Soyer
Had a great time last night at the party and met some nice people.. I believe we have created a pleasant circle here in Mn – never thought I would wind up here and love it this much..I know all about the cold (lol) but after 25 years of tropical weather – it is a pleasant change…also not watching and the worrying over hurricanes is a +++…into the kitchen now to make some waffles..Lovely Sunday to all…
heather
I am waking up heating up the house and listening to the news. Need to make a trip to the store today. I am thinking it’s time to make some yummy potato and ham soup.
Shelly Peterson
I’m heading to Portland in the morning. So I have to go to bed early.
Ed
Had a good day. Extended family Thanksgiving gathering this afternoon.
Susan Smith
I had a nice day, running errands, watching football and going out to dinner with my husband. I’m loving this cooler weather!
Tamra Phelps
It has becme cold here in KY. It feels more like early December today, lol. I’d like a nice breezy but not freezing Fall!
Terri Quick
I hope everyone is having a great weekend
l p
the day is going well. absolutely gorgeous Fall day. went to the Farmers’ market and got some fresh veggies and fruit. checked in with my friend – still in the hospital without a diagnosis. as they say – It’s a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. hope they find out soon. right now, the MDs are treating the symptoms as they arise. enjoy your day. thanks
Shelly Peterson
I had to go to dialysis today. I have an out of town appointment, so I had to change my schedule.
Elizabeth
On the bus to run errands, hope it warms up a bit!
Kate Sarsfield
Last night the sky was beautiful. Clear skies, so I just lay in bed looking at the stars and an occasional airplane passing by. Managed to get into the garden again between heavy showers and finished planting daffodil bulbs.
Michele Soyer
Cold, rainy gloomy day today..Well one has to make ones own sunshine! On goes the sound bar old school R&B and disco..move the coffee table and I am dancing! Off to the party tonight…
heather
We are fin.ally getting some much needed rain here. All last evening I was chasing down lawn chairs because it was so windy here. I am catching up on laundry today nothing too exciting. Hope you have a nice day
Ed
Had a good day. Jets won! jays won!
Terri Quick
I woke up with a sinus headache so I’ve been resting on & off all day
Elizabeth
Just helped dye my mom’s hair, might do sheet pan chicken for dinner…
l p
the day is going well. finally getting a chance to stop and put my feet up. spent yesterday and all night with a friend who had an emergency and was rushed to the hospital. their family was out of town so I went as a proxy. they called at 1 AM and after talking with and ‘laying eyes on’ them, it was decided they belonged in the hospital. the MDs are still trying to provide a diagnosis so we shall see. makes me so grateful for my health and support systems – family, friends, and health care providers. enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
Good evening from a very wet & windy west of Ireland. And it’s cold rain too. I’ll light a fire later & snuggle down with Jane Eyre on the radio.
Michele Soyer
Baking today, for the household and for the party tomorrow…I plan on doing a large cooky tray with 4 different kinds and 3 trays of brownies – plain, peanut butter and turtle..there are no nut allergies for the guests and I figure that will take a small dent out of the dessert table…Happy Friday all!
heather
I am going to see an old friend today who I have seen in way too long. Hope you all have a nice Friday.
Cathy L
We had our first frost warning. We covered as much of our garden as possible to protect the plants and we will do that again tonight.
Shelly Peterson
I have the grandkids again today. But I don’t have dialysis as usual. I had to change my schedule due to an out of town dr. appointment coming up.
Ed
Had a good day today. Jets lost tonight but it’s one game of a long season.
Elizabeth
Having some anxiety right now, still need to run errands…
Terri Quick
I think the gloomy rain is making my depression & anxiety act up today
Shelly Peterson
I slept in today. Now I have the grandkids over. I have errands to run later.
Kate Sarsfield
The car’s back at the mechanic so no car till tomorrow. Dropped it off at 9am, back to bed till 11. Weeded & tidied the garden, back to bed till 4pm, then back into the garden till dark at 6.30. The clocks go back this weekend so it’ll be dark at 5.30. POOP!
Tamra Phelps
well, I got a surprise call from the doctor I saw Monday. She wants me to see an infectious disease doctor because of my UTI. OK. So, I have tht scheduled. Odd to see an infectious disease doctor for that but I guess if they are recurring, it makes sense.
Kate Sarsfield
Ooh! This sounds promising, if you understand me. Not to wish an infectious disease on you, but the more experts on board, the better, in my opinion.
Tamra Phelps
Yeah, I agree. It sort of threw me at first because you don’t really think of that type of doctor for this but I guess it might be good.
Michele Soyer
Pantry cleaned and all groceries put away…Hoovered and wiped down the bathroom sinks..Now time for my chair and my book!
heather
I have to make a trip to the grocery store and Post Office today. Hope you have a great day. Need to decide what I want to make for dinner.
Ed
Had a good day. Celebrated my wife’s birthday today.
Terri Quick
It’s been rainy here for the past few days so I’ve been staying home
l p
the day is going well. did a lot of cleaning today. tea with friends later. enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
Lots of new arrivals in the feline section of the rescue centre, all of them tiny kittens. A couple of them are almost blind from infected eyes & one was born with a deformed front leg that will need amputation when older. Four aren’t even weaned & are being hand-reared by the manager of the centre who lives on-site. Please neuter your pets!
Elizabeth
Just had lunch, need to get to the store…
Michele Soyer
Making a list for the grocery delivery tomorrow..decided to bake a few trays of brownies and cookies to take to the party on Saturday evening…also have to make a run to Home goods for disposable fall trays for said goodies…by the time i get back it will be time to cook…Happy Wednesday all!
heather
I am warming up the house at the moment still dark out here. The sun is coming up later and later. Hope you have a great day.
Shelly Peterson
Today is a day of dialysis and I have the grandkids
Cathy L
Getting ready for bed, it has been a long day and it will feel nice just to crawl into bed and relax!
Ed
Having a good day. Stayed home today and got some much needed rest
l p
the day is going well. kind of a crazy day, though. had lots of plans and everything had to change. oh well, got lots of things accomplished I wasn’t planning to. enjoy your day. thanks
Terri Quick
I stayed home and streamed my UK soap operas & a couple of movies
Tamra Phelps
I’m just sitting here smelling a pork loin in the crockpot, lol. It smells good, but still has to cook a little longer, with the potatoes, green beans, onion I put in there. I like crockpot cooking–you just sit and wait, lol.
Elizabeth
My mom has a doctor appointment today, we’re both a little nervous…
Kate Sarsfield
Slept all day again but did manage to get a bit more gardening done. Trying to weed & tidy up the flower bed before the ground gets too cold.
Michele Soyer
Day 1 of a neat organized kitchen junk drawer – lets see how long this can last! Did my walking inside today weather in the 40’s, rainy and raw – no outside walk for me…still cleaning leaves off the patios – if I didn’t have fairy lights and leaf decorations out there I would just let it go for a few days but when I see it I can’t it drives me nutz…
Shelly Peterson
Today I have a lot of errands to run.
heather
Little ticked off this morning, got a warning on my twitter account for retweeting an IHOP gift card giveaway? I have been retweeting it for weeks and then all of the sudden I get a ding? Oh and they make it impossiible to contact a person at Twitter! I just keep telling myself I didn’t do anything wrong and I am up against computers! Have a nice day out there! I need to walk in the grass soon. lol
Ed
Had a long day today. Just relaxing watching some sports tonight.
Tamra Phelps
Saw a new doctor today..actually a nurse practitioner. I really liked her. She spent real time, asked real questions and has new ideas to stop this UTI. She agrees that it is more likely to be one that just isn’t being knocked out completely. I feel like I might have a chance at getting this done!
Michele Soyer
So glad that sounds like a real positive conclusion
Kate Sarsfield
Thank goodness! Here’s hoping!
Elizabeth
Finally ate after going to the bank, still need to mail stuff.
l p
the day is going well. it’s bread-baking day. it’s so nice the sun was out to warm the proofing place. everything turned out quite well. and the house smells wonderful. enjoy your day. thanks
Terri Quick
I just ran some errands & came home again
Michele Soyer
Our neighbor came by last evening for a chat and a coffee..well we chatted and had coffee and laughed – great for the soul. The first week of November we are going to the apple orchards to pick a bushel or so..it has been so long since I have had the option of different apples to bake and cook with – in Trinidad it was catch as catch can with whatever the markets brought in and the price was always off the charts…
Took my walk to the Dollar Tree for nothing really just a plastic catch all for my junk kitchen drawer which i am trying to keep neat…good luck me..
More leaves have blown into one of the patios so swept them up, bagged them and dumped them in the woods…
Now to warm up leftovers for lunch and a nice Merlot….
Tamra Phelps
I grew up near an orchard and they were so trusting that they would bag them and leave them in a little building after hours and put out a little cigar box for you to leave your money…and people always did! At the time, I didn’t think about it but now I look back and think today, they would be broke!
Cathy L
Just came in from the garden, I am still picking green beans and peppers. Our first frost will come soon.
Shelly Peterson
Well It’s Monday…again. lol. Back to dialysis I go.
Kate Sarsfield
Spent the day in bed, sleeping for hours, and I’m still tired. Going out for some fresh air.
heather
I am just waking up and sipping my tea and listening to the morning news. Still dark out here and a little chilly. I am making a trip to the deli today. Hope you have a great day.
Elizabeth
Need to get supplies, then I might call a friend…
l p
the day is going well. it’s nippy out there – mitts and hats weather. made some baked custard earlier. enjoy your day. thanks
Tamra Phelps
I have to go to Lexington tomorrow for a doctor’s appointment, so that’s a bummer, but maybe it’ll do some good. Fingers crossed. She specializes in UTI type stuff, so hopefully she can work some magic, lol.
Kate Sarsfield
Good luck!
Michele Soyer
All my best!
Ed
Having a good day. Started with the fall yard cleanup this afternoon.
Terri Quick
It’s pouring out so I stayed in & relaxed
Kate Sarsfield
Another night with no sleep. Instead I went for a nap at 5pm and now it’s almost 10pm and I haven’t eaten since breakfast. It seems I’m keeping cat hours now.
Michele Soyer
Sunday roast in the oven, made a dessert for tonight and relaxing with another cup of coffee…Only reading and relaxing today..Everyone enjoy your Sunday!
heather
I am just getting stuff done around the house today and binge watching The Chosen season 5. Have a blessed Sunday.
Shelly Peterson
Today we are going to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate my grandsons 4th birhtday. Yesterday was my 13 year old grandsons last soccer game and his team finished the season undefeated. So proud of them.
Terri Quick
I’m at home waiting for an Amazon package lol
Terri Quick
I’m trying to cure an ear ache
Elizabeth
Gotta go work on the dishes, they multiply!
l p
the day is going well. went to the farmers market early on, then acted on behalf of a friend at an open house to gather details and take pictures, etc. lots of interest in the house. enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
What is wrong with me? After feeling tired all week, I actually went to bed at a reasonable time only to still be awake at 7am. Got up & drove to the nearest big town (Ballina) & was doing my weekly shop at 8am ON A SATURDAY MORNING!!!
Michele Soyer
Had an amazing time last night…The crowd took in all ages from Boomers all the way….Feel so pleased that we were able to go…to be honest all i wanted to do was get out of town as soon as possible so wound up going straight home and having dessert there…Right now I am looking at all the leaves and better get out there and rake..Pizza for lunch today!
Ed
Early start to the day. Looking forward to working the Jets game tonight.
heather
I am making a trip to the local library this morning. I have a lot of items to return and also to pick up. Hope you have a great Saturday I slept way in this morning.
Shelly Peterson
I haven’t gone to bed yet. I’m kind of not feeling good. I hope I feel better because today is my grandsons last soccer game for the season.
Terri Quick
Thankfully, my Shepherd ‘s surgery went well, but he only has a little bit more than a stub for a tail now.
Tamra Phelps
I put out an old Christmas tree and some decorations on the porch with a sign saying it was free to whoever wanted it. I thought I’d leave it there a few hours and if nobody around here wanted it I would post it on the local Facebook page for free stuff available. I put it out at 11 and at 11:21 a guy knocked and checked that it was okay to take it (in case someone had already claimed it, I guess.) I said YEP!! Take it. I’m trying to get rid of stuff that just sits in my closets. I’d rather see it go some place where it can be used, you know? I’m kind of too tired for Christmas decorating, lol. I decorate with easy stuff now: a door wreath, a few knick knacks. No trees, lol.
Elizabeth
I’m on the bus to go run errands.
janelathome78
My day is going ok so far, it’s beautiful outside and it’s my favorite season – fall is the best!
l p
the day is going well. lunch with a friend on a beautiful Fall day. lots of paperwork on the to-do list. enjoy your day. thanks
Shelly Peterson
Hooray! It’s Friday. today I have dialysis.
Michele Soyer
Was able to get tickets for tonight…very happy about that…Thinking about going out to an early dinner first – make a night of it…if not maybe a coffee and dessert after the show…Wishing everyone a pleasant Friday!
Tamra Phelps
Have fun!! I would love seeing Paul McCartney!
Rose
It is a beautiful day today, the leaves are starting to change. Should be a colorful fall according to observations!
heather
Making a trip to the deli today and also the post office. Happy Friday to everyone hope you have a great day.
Kate Sarsfield
My car’s with my mechanic so I’m going back to bed. Just so tired all the time.
Tamra Phelps
Me too, Kate! I mean where did my energy go??? It’s like it just up and left one day.
Ed
Had a good day today. Jets won and tomorrow is Friday!
l p
the day is going well. I’m grateful for my lined jeans these days. it’s so cool in the morning. enjoy your day. thanks
Terri Quick
I’m trying to have a relaxing day before having to take my Shepherd to the vet early in the morning
Kate Sarsfield
Hope Shep’s ok.
Elizabeth
Going to deliver some baked goods to the neighbors…
Kate Sarsfield
So many plans for today, then I went back to sleep for 4 hours! These days it’s dark by 7pm – hate it!
Kisa
My day is alright, it’s gotten cold and I don’t love cold weather all that much to be honest. Someday I’ll be able to move and not deal with it every year!
Michele Soyer
Received my grocery delivery, put everthing away and now concentrating on seeing availability and price of tickets for Friday night show Paul McCartney…he is playing in Minneapolis and I would love to go….remember the British Invasion in the 60’s when i was a teenager.. never a huge fan but I always appreciated his songs best.. then George ( my guitar gently weeps oh) lets see what i can do!
heather
My cat is in a little bit of trouble this morning. She got in my closet pulled down a bunch of my clothes off the hangers and made a bed and took a nap. I think she has five beds and I mean they are nice beds! Ahh … pet parenthood… Have a great day out there.
Rose
Made my first fall recipe today with lots of cinnamon – sure smells so good baking!
Terri Quick
I’m hoping & praying that my Shepherd won’t need surgery on his tail. That will cost $1500!😱
Elizabeth
Need to go to the post office and library…
Tamra Phelps
The stuff I need to get rid of is piling up, lol. (I’ve been cleaning out closets.) I mean, how much crap does one person need. If something has been in a closet for 5 years, do you really need it???? Maybe give it to someone who will use it, you know?
Kate Sarsfield
Had a great, but busy, shift at the rescue centre. I was on my own with 35 cats & kittens! Sheer heaven!
Michele Soyer
Received an invite to a Halloween party next Saturday night – what a pleasant surprise! Have to figure out exactly what to bring….
Kate Sarsfield
Ooh, lovely!
heather
Just getting the house warmed up at the moment and listening to the morning news. This week is going so fast I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday.
l p
the day is going well. very busy with appointments, hopefully I’ll get some sleep tonight. enjoy your day. thanks
Ed
Had a good day. Short work week ahead is a good thing.
Elizabeth
Stressful day at times, but I’m about to finish running errands.
Terri Quick
My day is going ok. Hope everyone is well
Rose
They turned the heat on yesterday. We’ve had wacky weather in the 80s, then dropped to the low 60s. So it was nice to cuddle up to the radiator for that radiant warmth!
Shelly Peterson
I have the grandkids today. I ran and got my prescriptions and some coffee.
Kate Sarsfield
I slept till noon again and I’m still tired, however I finallty finished painting the hallway. Bryn got paint all over his back rubbing his scent on the ‘new’ wall. Managed to get it all off & now he’s not talking to me.
heather
Just got in the door from doing some running around town. I am just giddy that I found some hamburger on sale for $2.98 per pound! I thought I was seeing things. Thinking about making a meatloaf with it as the weather is getting chilly here I need some comfort food that fills us up.
Michele Soyer
Sat around drinking coffee until 10 then decided to get up and get going – it is in the 40’s and looks grey and like rain will start any time so took a 3 mile walk to the Home Goods and the Dollar Tree. Bought a few odds and ends and by in large had a good time.. no one was out so I could walk easily and the stormy ske reminded me of romantic days like this in the past…now lunch, my book some music and I deserve a single malt!
Ed
Had a good day of celebrating Thanksgiving with my family.
Elizabeth
Just put on some bean and escarole soup…
Terri Quick
I’m just looking after my dogs & making sure that my Aussie gets his meds in time,
Kate Sarsfield
Why am I so flipping tired? It feels like all I’ve done for days is sleep, feed the cats & self then sleep some more.
l p
the day is going well. still quite cold here so bread-baking day is more than welcome. the place is now warm with the smell of bread. enjoy your day. thanks
Michele Soyer
One of our cats woke me up at half 4am to just pet her! LOL..well that was that – made the bed, put on coffee, polished the furniture in the ilving room fed the rabbits outside ( brr) and now the rest of my day is my own – a 3 mile walking workout and then I have to catch up with my language and art history courses..
Shelly Peterson
Today is dialysis day. It’s so cold at night. I didn’t want to get up.
heather
We are getting some serious rain here and we sure need it so I am happy this morning. I am just listening to the news at the moment.
Ed
Had a good day. Celebrated Thanksgiving with my family this afternoon.
KaLei
It has been a really nice fall day. I hope the rest of the week is the same or better so that I can get out and about without too many problems.
Terri Quick
I had an emergency with my Aussie Shepherd & spent several hours at the vet last night. Luckily, he’s ok. He’s a big tough guy ❤️
l p
the day is going well. went out early this morning for a long walk. my goodness it was cold! the wind came up and almost pushed me into the street. the whole week is supposed to be like that. I was happy to get home and get warm. enjoy your day. thanks
Elizabeth
On the last leg of my return home, feel like I’m on my last legs too!
Tamra Phelps
Fall moved in overnight. One day it was still warm, up around 80, then boom…the next day it was so gray it never seemed to really get daylight and it was rainy and cold. The chill has stayed. Not freezing but just that hint of a chill. It lets you know Winter is coming, lol.
DeeAnn
going good. prepping for stuffed cabbage tonite. 😉
Kate Sarsfield
He’s back! I was still awake at 5am. A dog down the road was barking and barking for hours & he’s usually in at night. I reckoned his owners were late getting back from somewhere. I think Loki got shut into their house or garage. Then a car drove past, the dog stopped barking & 5 mins later Loki was on the window sill! Phew!
Tamra Phelps
Lol, I wish I could say I bet he learned his lesson, but I don’t think cats work that way!!
heather
I am getting the house warmed up at the moment and getting ready to feed the cats. Hope you all have a nice Sunday.
Michele Soyer
I have no impetus to move at all this morning! I will eventually get up make some more coffee and watch mass on utube…Something Italian for Sunday lunch and thatas about it…Music, my book and my painting… Happy Sunday all!
Shelly Peterson
Today I am spending time with a friend and then later going to my daughters to see all the grandkids, which include the new twin babies. 😁
Ed
Had a good day. Worked the Jets game this afternoon. They won their first game of the season!
Elizabeth
Long day, now I need dinner before my concert…
Denise C
Today is uneventful. Just waiting for my husband to get home from work early today. We have tickets to see the new Tron movie in IMAX tonight. (I hope it doesn’t suck.)
Shelly Peterson
I did a Costco run this morning. I am getting ready to head to my grandsons soccer game. I hope it doesn’t rain.
Terri Quick
It’s my mom’s 75th birthday today
l p
the day is going well. doing a quick check of pantry items and I was out of granulated sugar. so it’s off the store and hopefully avoid all the temptations they have there. enjoy your day and week-end. thanks
Michele Soyer
I really looked at the mish mash my pot cabinet is! What a mess.. that is my project for the day hanging ones up and organizing the rest…Happy Saturday..
Kate Sarsfield
One of my cats, Loki the tabby, hasn’t been home in 2 nights. He’s stayed out all night before but not for as long as this. Starting to get worried.
Michele Soyer
I will pray he gets home safe – I know how worried I would be.
Tamra Phelps
Oh, I hope he gets back okay. Maybe he’s just on an adventure? Is he a roamer?
heather
Have to make a trip to the deli today. I am going to wing it today and not make list for the store. Hope you have a great Saturday.
Ed
Had a good day. Thanksgiving supper with friends and got a chance to see some NHL trophies in person.
Terri Quick
I went out shopping with my mother for a bit
Rose
We had the first frost of the year last night, everything was white frosted this morning like giant gingerbread. It is nice and cool out and Sunday is a big storm coming. I met with one of my neighbors today to chat for a while.
l p
the day is going well. nothing specific on the calendar but now it’s late and I’ve spent 80% of the day on the phone. whew – it sure can be tiring enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
Had to go out for groceries today & took a trip to the nearest pet store to buy flea powder & drops. Don’t ask. Let’s just say I am not happy.
Tamra Phelps
I’ve just been witing for a telehealth appointment by messing around onlin ne and watching TV. Waiting to see if the hostages in the Middle East are finally released (I hope so!!) and watching the announcememnts about the Nobel Peace Prize. Maybe a slight sliver of light in a dark world.
Michele Soyer
Still have not gotten anything accomplished this morning except .. wait..I did do a 3 mile walking workout and a step workout.. then lots of coffee..Now I have to hoover, pledge, change linens and do a load of laundry…By 2I plan on finishing a wonderful show Finding Faith.. Happy Friday all!
Elizabeth
Having coffee at my favorite local place while I wait for the next bus to San Jose…
heather
I am listening to the news at the moment and getting thing going here. Time to feed the animals. Have a great day.
Shelly Peterson
I’m having trouble sleeping so I am up already. Today I have dialysis and the grandkids. It’s going to be a long day.
Terri Quick
I’m planning on going to the mall tomorrow 🥰
Shelly Peterson
Today I have the grandkids over. It’s a really nice day out.
Tamra Phelps
Went to the pulmonologist today. He wants me to do a sleep study so they can get the requirements for my bi-pap machine just right. Ugh. I hate the very idea but I guess I will have to. The idea of having to go sleep in one of those places hooked up to machines…
Kate Sarsfield
I’ve done that. Don’t worry, you won’t sleep a wink!
Elizabeth
Gotta pack for a brief trip, and also run errands…
Kate Sarsfield
Another very lazy day. I’ve slept on & off all day. Blame the Covid & flu shots on Monday.
l p
the day is going well. up very early – too early – when a fire alarm went off across the street. lots of commotion. mercifully, it was a small fire that was under control within 15 minutes of the firetruck’s arrival. enjoy your day. thanks
Michele Soyer
Groceries delivered early and a quick walk to the post office – yes there are a few people who still get physical cards from me…they hate e-greetings! LOL…now to figure out lunch and relax. Last evening was amazing the trail was lights in all the tall trees and the pumpkins were creatively painted in different topics – famous paintings, authors, movies so well done. They have the same trail at Christmas so I will definately go to that also…
Kate Sarsfield
Can’t beat that feeling of someone caring enough to buy a card & going to a post office to buy a stamp & posting it! I still buy birthday cards for sister & niece and always phone on the day to sing Happy Birthday.
heather
We may get some rain today I sure hope so. It is a little chilly here this morning I have the heaters going for the first time this season.
Ed
Had a good day. Looking forward to working the Jets season opener tomorrow night!
Terri Quick
I’m just shopping Amazon prime days for Christmas gifts
Kate Sarsfield
I stayed in bed till noon. A bit achy after the Covid shot. Anyway, off to the rescue centre & a busy shift with several new litters of abandoned kittens since last week. They’re so tiny & vulnerable and their smell … love it!
l p
the day is going well. busy morning but rested this afternoon to save energy for an evening out. hope it all goes well. welcome back Winston and friends. enjoy your day. thanks
Elizabeth
I need to get some stuff together to mail…
Rose
Made handmade semolina cavatelli pasta today. So good, no egg.
Michele Soyer
This evening is the pumpkin lighting walk at the Minnesota zoo…Really looking forward to that and I plan on taking my daughter out after for coffee and dessert – she has been working long hours and tonight she should be done early so away we go…
Shelly Peterson
Today is just a day of dialysis for me. But I do have the grandkids today.
heather
I slept in today sure couldn’t sleep last night. Now I can’t type already made a type-o on my comment on one of your posts. I’m just a little out of whack lately.
Ed
Having a good day. Only 2 days left till the Jets regular season home opener.
Rose
got groceries today, I haven’t been for a while, I keep putting it off. Which is good because it is the only way to use up things that you forget about !
Terri Quick
I went out to get some groceries today
l p
the day is going well. out early to do some volunteering. after lunch had an appointment to have the computer reparied. nice they can do some things by distance. fingers crossed the fix lasts a long time. enjoy your day. thanks
Elizabeth
Searching the house for various bits of paperwork…
Tamra Phelps
Well, this has been a dreary, dark kind of day. I mean it never really seemed to get daylight, lol. Rain, rain, rain. Ugh.
Kate Sarsfield
I have slept on & off ALL day. I was tired after the storm on Fri. night. Shove the 2 jabs on top & I was floored.
Michele Soyer
Yesterday my cheese making supplies came, so today I will be trying out some recipes – all semi-soft and a cottage cheese..I have wanted to try this for a long time and was making cottage cheese just with boiled cream and milk with vinegar and salt.. it turned but the curds were small…better luck with the proper ingredients. After I set the cheese a walk when the temp goes up..
Tamra Phelps
That sounds like a really interesting thing to me. I can’t wait to find out if you think the taste is worth the etra effort. I know real cheese is so much better than the stuff you pick up at the store.
Michele Soyer
I made the ricotta cheese yesterday…It worked really well and this morning I salted the batch and thinned it out a bit with cream – no more PollyO for my lasagna!
heather
Just doing some work online. Nothing too exciting planned for today. Hope you have a great day.
Shelly Peterson
Today I have 2 dr. appointments. Then I have to take my son to the DMV.
Ed
Had a somewhat stressful day. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.
Terri Quick
I’m just relaxing & entering contests online
Elizabeth
Need to get my niece’s gifts ready for tonight…
l p
the day is going well. it’s bread-baking day so there was lots to do. the place smells so wonderful, I could just sit down and eat a whole loaf (but I won’t). enjoy your day. Happy Birthday Susie B. thanks
Shelly Peterson
Today is Monday again so back to dialysis I go.
Michele Soyer
It is 10am and I am still sitting fooling around..emailed friends and checked news on utube my favorites Secular Talk IHIP Grls and Meidas Toucn now I am once again talking to myself and the computer in a rank! time to get up and get moving, a walk and then see what chores need to be addressed…
Kate Sarsfield
I had a 10am appt for my Covid & flu shots. Finally got seen at 11.45 🙁 I dropped off to sleep twice! It’s Budget Day tomorrow so I got petrol, just in case they raise excise duty again.
Suzie B
Its my birthday! Woo woo!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Happy Birthday Suzie!! I hope your year is FANTASTIC!!!
heather
Plan on working around the house today. I did a ton of running around yesterday and my feet still hurt. I cannot seem to purchase a comfortable pair of shoes to save my life.
Jennifer Wilson
Working on a major declutter. There is too much stuff in the house (my mom was a borderline hoarder, then my husband brought a ton of stuff when he moved in, and he always finds goodies at thrift shops — and we inherited a bunch of stuff when his grandfather died, and I think we had 15 carloads of stuff when my grandmother died. We need space!) Our washer has quit working, so DH is headed to the laundramat while I am going to enjoy some down time at home. My nephew is almost six months old and I haven’t even started on his cross stitch birth announcement.
Ed
Having a good day. Had lunch with friends we haven’t seen in a long time.
Natalie
I spent all day running errands. I literally went to 6 stores!
Terri Quick
My day was ok. Hope everyone is having a good weekend
Tamra Phelps
Lately, the world seems like such a hopeless place, you know??? I mean, I sometimes despair for the entire human race. People seem to have almost lost the capacity to even care. Okay, I know I’m exaggerating. Just feeling it today.
Michele Soyer
You are absolutely right.. I feel the same way – somedays I just scream…
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhhh Tamra, I’m so sorry you are having one of THOSE kinda days. Want I should send over Winston? Lucille? or even Mority?? I would just for you!!
Have a better day my friend.
l p
the day is going well. went out for a long walk this morning. it certainly is Autumn but the sun was shining to I’ll take it. did some volunteering and now on to paper/desk work. enjoy your day. thanks
Shelly Peterson
Today is a lazy day. Stayed up late last night and slept in late.
Elizabeth
Need to go to the pharmacy and perhaps Costco…
Kate Sarsfield
My power keeps cutting in & out but the electricity emergency team said it was ok to use it. They’ve managed to restore power to most of the town so hopefully they should get to me soon. Spent the day tidying up the garden of fallen leaves and branches. No damage done, thankfully.
Michele Soyer
I miss Gloria…Blessed Sunday all..
Kate Sarsfield
I lit a candle for her yesterday at the funeral.
Tamra Phelps
I know. Several times I day, I will see her name on Facebook or Instagram ( you know, when it tells you which friends also follow something) and I think how much I miss her.
heather
I am still waking up at the moment still dark out here. I am watching SNL clips. Have a nice Sunday.
Elizabeth
Spent most of the day trying to hammer brackets to two picture frames…
Terri Quick
I’m just at home trying to recover
Ed
Having a good day, Looking forward to going out for dinner and then seeing a comedian with my wife tonight.
l p
the day is going well. out to a concert last night and got home late. kind of tired today but I’m finding the energy I need to attend a birthday dinner this evening (fingers crossed). enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
Just back from John’s funeral. So sad, but warm and funny as well. The storm blew down a live power line off my roof! The emergency guys have been to check that there’s no immediate risk to life or limb, but where it is it’s ok till they come back later on.
Tamra Phelps
Hope it didn’t knock your power out! I’m so sorry about your neighbor. He seemed like a truly nice guy.
Kate Sarsfield
Aw, he was. Just one of life’s nice people. A school principal & farmer, loved the arts, nature and his family, hated injustice. The sort of person we could do with a lot more of.
Suzie B
Im having a horrible week; I just cant seem to catch a break and it’s really really breaking me down. My birthday is in 2 days and I dont feel like I have anything to celebrate!
heather
I am catching up on laundry today and doing some work around the house. Have a great day.
Michele Soyer
It is supposed to be 90 degrees today! After breakfast, with list in hand off to the shoppes…Hitting Home Goods, Sierra and of course the Dollar Tree. Aldi maybe if I still have ability to carry more.. Happy Saturday all!
Shelly Peterson
Today I have my two grandsons soccer games.
Ed
Had a very long day. Happy to be relaxing at home.
Terri Quick
I’m still not feeling well. Ugh!
Tamra Phelps
Well, I expected to go to a normal doctor’s appointment today. Instead it turned into a 4 hour ordeal, lol. They decided I needed an antibiotic that has to be given by IV, so I had to go down to infusion and do that at the hospital–fortunately the doctor’s office in at the hospital so at least it didn’t mean going to another building. Then I waited over an hour for my ride home. Geeze, I am so tired!
Kate Sarsfield
Drove through Storm Amy to get my car’s annual health check done. It failed 🙁 Need a brake disc replaced. I have 1 month to get it done & re-tested or it’ll be illegal to be on the road. The power went just as I got back home so put the shopping away but decided to eat a tub of ice cream. No point opening the freezer, right? Will pop into my mechanic in the morning on my way to the funeral,
l p
the day is going well. busy morning so I have a leisurely evening to attend a concert I’ve been looking for, for quite some time. enjoy your day. thanks
Elizabeth
Weird morning, but I’m off on the bus to run errands.
Michele Soyer
A new month. lets see what it brings. It has been so warm and lovely that I cannot even do my courses – just want to sit in the sun and read…Planning on visiting the local shoppes tomorrow so a list must be made…
Right now all I plan on doing is making a pot of coffee and binging Slow Horses!
Heather
Happy Friday to all. I have to make a trip to the grocery store today.
Shelly Peterson
Hooray!! It’s Friday. I am ready for the weekend.
Ed
Had a good day. Topped it off by going shopping at Costco tonight.
Elizabeth
Been brainstorming birthday gifts for my niece with my mom…
Shelly Peterson
Today I have the grandkids. I have errands to run later.
Tamra Phelps
Well, I was supposed to have a telehealth appointment today and I was online waiting…but then the assistant came on and told me an emergency had come up and we had to reschedule. Oh well, at least it was online so I didn’t leave the house for nothing, lol. Kate, I hate to hear about your neighbor. It’s terrible how quickly cancer can take someone. I had a great-aunt who found out she had lung cancer and though she seemed to be doing okay she died in less than a week. I’m glad he got to spend his last days at home. That is something, at least.
l p
the day is going well. out for breakfast with a friend and then on to do a bunch of errands. enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
As well as the remnants of a hurricane, we’ve also got the first storm of the season to look forward to. Went to pay my respects to my neighbour’s family. He looked so small, just a shell of the man he once was. The funeral’s on Saturday morning.
Annmarie Weeks
My day’s been good so far. Nothing exciting going on, and that’s the way I like it! Besides, it’s nice weather too – a bit cooler in the mid-60s, sunny with a breeze. It’s nice to have the windows open!
Heather
I am just getting the house going this morning. Sipping my tea and listening to the news.
Elizabeth
Had fun running a fool’s errand in San Jose, though I am tired…
Terri Quick
It’s been a busy day between helping my mom, taking care of the dogs, & doing my own stuff
Ed
Had a very tiring day and now I am working at a different job tonight.
Shannon Mitchell
Well, my morning was kind of wasted. I had a doctor’s appointment and the doctor was called out for a delivery right before my appointment, so they had me sitting there for an hour and a half before they told me what was going on. Nice surprise for the lady having twins, I guess. Afternoon is going better so far.
l p
the day is going well. Oct 01 already. there’s so much to do today both inside and outside. enjoy your day. thanks
Kate Sarsfield
My lovely neighbour, John, has died. He came home from hospital last Wed. & went downhill really quickly. Thankfully, he had 24-hour hospice care at home, in his own bed. There’s a ‘lying-in’ at home tomorrow afternoon so I’ll go to say goodbye.
Tamra Phelps
Connie, you should totally start making smaller figures like Lucille for the crafts fair, lol. Okay, maybe something a little more Christmasy and less creepy!! But the same general idea. Maybe krampus or mean elves, lol. Angry Santa. For people who have no holiday spirit.
Heather
Happy October to all. I am setting up my new computer this morning and it’s exhausting been dreading it but my old one quit working yesterday. Oh well, new month new computer onward and upward!
Shelly Peterson
Happy October. It’s Halloween month. The weather has cooled down.