December 2024 $50 Your Way Giveaway!!
Can you BELIEVE it’s already time for the last giveaway of 2024!?!?!? How are we only 31 days away for 2025????
The Rules
A little of the blah blah blah stuff: This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal, Venmo, and Amazon. Any GC that you think would work worldwide, I’m willing to try. This giveaway is $50 US.
This is a giveaway hosted by me alone.
I NEVER ask for anything except where to send your prize. My email is Co****@pe******************.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.
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420 Comments
Terri Quick
Happy New Year’s everyone. I hope everyone had a good one
l p
the day is going well. went out volunteering this morning. the time went so quickly. after getting groceries, home again. trying to find the top of the desk. all the best to all in 2025. thanks
gloria patterson
I have had a interesting day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had to pick up prescriptions at kroger. Got there at 5 till 9…………… and there was a line…. AND THE GATES WERE STILL LOCKED. Waited finally pulled a chair over and sat down, then another woman pulled one over. There was a tec there to work and he had cash bag BUT a pharmacist has the key and only one that can open it. Tec placed a call be here in 10 minutes. Every body that got in line decided to come back later……….. 45 minutes late I got my prescriptions.
Then niece texted me great niece (8) wanted to spend the day with me. So picked her up and off to ihop we go. As we were getting ready to leave she said could we go to walmart??????????? So YES we did and YES we shopped (and no she had no money) she is into STITCH and we picked up a FEW things.
Got back to my apartment she ate a little. Then we were off to explore first to her grandmother and then off to excerise room she loves that room lots of machines. Then down stairs she knows so many people there.
Her mother picked her up at 5:30
HOPE EVERONE HAS A GREAT EVENING
Tamra Phelps
Today has been windy and it is heading for really cold temps again. One of my uncles, my Dad’s oldest brother, passed away yesterday. He had fought cancer for over 4 years, had done well, then bad and finally became bedridden back in the summer. I know this was a release for him, but it will be a real sadness for his wife, kids, grandkids. So, I feel for them today. On Christmas day, he had celebrated his 86th birthday.
Carolyn D
I had a fun afternoon. I went out to breakfast with friends and we saw dolphins by the pier this afternoon.
Shannon Mitchell
It’s going well so far, waiting for the kids to get here so we can have snacks tonight and ring in the new year.
Shelly Peterson
Today I am going to spend time with my frend and then go to dinner with my daughter and grandkids.
Kai
I’m not sure about making a New Year’s resolution…but we shall see!
Kai
Happy end of December and Happy New Year’s Eve!! Wishing good things for all!
Elizabeth
Fridge repairman’s coming soon, hope to grab some food for tonight in time…
Kate Sarsfield
Happy New Year’s Eve to each & everyone here!
To Connie & George: May all your aches & pains feel better soon;
To Gloria: I wish you joy for the year to come;
To Tamra: Wishing you all the above & better health & happiness for the year to come;
To Michele: May you & Chloe have a safe flight – what a way to start the New Year!
DeeAnn
Prepping for a quiet evening at home. Looking forward to all the celebrations on TV. Can’t wait to watch all the parades on tv tomorrow, especially the Mummers!!
Annalisa Kraft
My resolution is to quit smoking. I have only one smoke left and I amy not even smoke it today. Will be smoke-free for the New Year
Annalisa Kraft
Having a pleasant NYE. Celebrating tomorrow with a big Southern feast of ham, cornbread, sweet potatoes, hoppin John and collard greens… and a little Prosecco. Happy new Year everyone!
heather
Happy New Years Eve. I probably will go to bed early after some adult beverages. See ya next year!
Polly Hall
Happy New Years Eve everyone. Will be spending a quite evening with my hubby, at my age not sure if I will even be able to stay a wake till midnight.
SUzie B
I can’t believe we are ALREADY at the end of 2024! It was a year of highs and lows – I am very hopeful for 2025 to be an amazing year! I am looking forward to a big celebration tonight at a friends place!
Michele Soyer
Glad that we are mutable and able to pivot! My plan for today was to just tidy and have my phone call…NO..LOL we did our suitcase trial run last night and Wow – thats all I can say Wow..suitcases were really overweight..not just a wee bit but a substancial amount..( American Airlines charges per bag per flight and for only a few pounds over it is not too bad but for a good bit wow) so we re-did the bags taking out all the bips and bobs that we really could do with out – packed some large storage bags ( came to about 15 pounds) and today we are off to the storage facility around10 am…
by the time we reach back it will be phone call time and lunch…After lunch some tidy up and the last of my single malt!
Tonight some champagne and ring in the NY..off to the airport at 8am tomorrow..Whew did I get all that out??
To everyone here a very Happy New Year! To Kate, Tamra, Gloria and last but not least Connie you gals have become part of my day every day! By the way yesterday the president of T&T declared a state of emergency on the island due to crime and ongoing gang violence..talk about getting out just in time….
Tamra Phelps
Wow, I am glad you guys got out before a state of emergency!
Ed
Having a good day. Worked another Jets game- another win!
KL P
We don’t do resolutions.
l p
the day is going well. it’s my favourite day of the week – baking bread and rolls. everything has turned out so far. thanks.
Tamra Phelps
Went for an ABI test today at the hospital. They attach about 10 BP cuffs to your legs and arms and toes and check your pulse rates in each spot, lol. No idea why one of my doctors wants it, other than to see how numb my feet are?? And yes, there really is a tiny toe BP cuff, lol.
Carolyn D
I have had a fun and productive day with family.
Polly Hall
It was a nice day I even took the time to finish a book.
Rose
It was a very warm day today, I kept getting those vibes that spring is here!!! It was a good day to be outside a bit. And to enjoy the quieter space between Christmas and New Years. I’ve done good not spending too much money, but I have twitchy fingers for those onlines sales – I keep getting those emails of great deals!! But I keep saying if you can’t eat it, don’t buy it…..
Terri Quick
I was sad to hear that Linda Lavin died. The TV show Alice was one of my favorites growing up, & still is. R.I.P. 🌹💐
Tamra Phelps
Same here, Terri. I loved her in the recent B Positive, too. She was always funny.
Kate Sarsfield
We’re due 80+ mph winds & heavy rain tonight so I may be without power tomorrow … fed up eating by now! Actually had to go out to buy brown soda bread today ‘cos all I fancied was cheese on toast! I’ve spent more time sleeping & watching old British comedy shows on You Tube than anything else today. By the way, Gloria, if you read this, our twilight changes from 4pm to 5pm on Thursday! One more hour of daylight – YAY!
gloria patterson
Kate
If you have rechargeable flashlight make sure you check the charge or have new batteries to go in it.
I have noticed that it is almost 5:30 now when it get dark… SLOWLY BUT SURELY
gloria patterson
We lost power last night at 8 pm, said it would be out till 12:30pm but back on at 10:30. I have a couple of rechargeable lights I guess last time I used them I did not charge them up. They were really low!!!
Ran a couple of errands and came home. I kept peeking out my windows it is so interesting watching them tear these old house down.
And of course a nap 🙂
wendy hutton
my day is going good, got my tree taken down and all the christmas decoration puts away
Katrine
I don’t temd to make resolutions. I set up short-term achievable goals instead.
Elizabeth
Gotta tie up some annoying loose ends today…
Shelly Peterson
It’s Monday already and I have dialysis today.
Alyce Poalilllo
Today is a very rainy day but warm for late December in Maine. It will be a soup day.
heather
I am planning out my day. I need to do some grocery shopping today and will try not to forget anything.
Michele Soyer
Well my penultimate day here in Houston – we plan on taking a lovely turn all around the streets we walked since we arrived on 11/21…plenty of leftovers so we can stay out as long as we please…I am so grateful for the way things moved here and tthe people we met…Tomorrow is a zoom call with our Minneapolis realtor and a final dust and polish of the rooms here…
Tamra Phelps
Safe travels, Michele. I can’t believe you are so far into your journey after it seemed to drag for so long. It seems like a hurry up and wait type of thing when you are living it, right?? You have got what it takes to get it done, though!
Tamra Phelps
It has been warm here (in the 60s) for a few days, but in the Winter that means rain and storms, it seems. The wind has been NOISY out there today. I can still hear it whipping out there.
Polly Hall
A very rainy Dec day at least it is not snow.
l p
the day is going well. it’s a bright, somewhat warm day. warm enough that the construction crew is out there working away. still glad I’m indoors after a long walk, though thanks
Shelly Peterson
Today is just a lazy day. I stayed up late and slept in.
Terri Quick
I’m spending a lazy Sunday with my dogs, entering contests and streaming movies
Elizabeth
Trying to figure out whether to make soup or sautéed chicken…
Rose
Quiet day so far, still cleaning up from Christmas, doing a few chores. It is raining, and a little warmer out. I thought it was Monday when I woke up today, then when I realized it was Sunday, I felt wow I have an “extra” day!!! Nice!!!
Marlene V.
No New Years Resolution. That way I can’t break it and feel bad about it!
Marlene V.
My day is going great! cuddled with the dogs this morning and now getting ready to head to the mountains.
Carolyn D
My day is going well so far. I am packed and ready to go on a mini trip to Orlando.
gloria patterson
I have wide awake since 4 AM………….. could not go back to sleep. Finally got up and dressed, got laundry together and off to the laundry room. By 7 laundry done and put away. I made cold slaw and have stuff to make sloppy joes.
But I think it is going to wait I need a nap
Kate Sarsfield
Ok, tried to post yesterday & failed so here we go again. I have slept so much in the last 2 days, guess I must have needed it. Already can see a bit of a stretch in the evenings, which is so good. Today is Mum & Dad’s wedding anniversary so a bit of a downer but ok. The weather’s almost warm enough to do some gardening only I should really concentrate on the house first.
Tamra: so sorry ’bout your allergic reaction but sounds like you’re doing better.
Gloria: I loved great grandma’s reaction!
Michele: You must be getting pretty fit with all this walking. God doesn’t mind you turning up late!
Michele Soyer
Honestly Kate just walking about was a pleasure after the physical work of the house and land in T&T – walking was a joy after working the land there!
Michele Soyer
So much for going to 7am mass – it is quarter past 6 and it is a good 2 mile walk I’ll never make it in time – so 9am it is…Across the road is a Target so after I will do a bit of looking around…Sunday lunch will be chicken parm so I can use up ingredients that are still in the frig..Pretty soon it is goodby to Houston.
Pleasant Sunday all…
Tamra Phelps
I’m spending this Saturday watching TV (Christmas movies) and I finally ate a vegetable, lol. Yeah, it’s been a holiday full of candy and junk food, lol,
Terri Quick
I just stayed in and relaxed. I’m getting ready to watch a wrestling pay per view Tonight
Polly Hall
It’s been a nice quite Saturday I only have had to fix dinner today.
Carolyn D
I had a really nice day. I went and saw Sonic 3 this afternoon.
Rose
People have been regifting me baked goods! They are all very tasty, but oh oh, there goes my New Year’s resolution getting off track before Jan 1. One of them was homemade crackers made with asagio cheese I had no clue anyone else makes crackers besides me and I never told anyone, as I don’t want to share them! But wow! I like to make mine with healthy ingredients with various types of seeds and flours, natural sweeteners.
It is raining todaay, not the ice storm predicted, so that is good for anyone on the road.
Ed
Having a good day. Looking forward to working the Jets game tonight!
gloria patterson
I have done nothing today! Made breakfast, cleaned up the dishes. Recliner yelling at me, slept a little not much. On the laptop for this and that. Then decided I needed another nap, 2 hrs later.
I noticed yesterday I left the building in sweats and a hoodie. A month ago at 30 I had on my heavy wool coat, scarf, hat and gloves. Yesterday at Krogers I started to get out of the car and a guy walked by my car. He had on a tshirt, shorts and sandals. And I noticed in the store that there was not a lot of heavy coats and a lot of shorts.
Elizabeth
On the bus to run a few errands, since the weather might gunk up tomorrow…
heather
It sure is cloudy here we should get rain soon. Hard to believe it is the last weekend of the year.
l p
the day is going well. out for a walk early and then doing some outdoor chores. now tackling a few indoor chores. looking forward to a visit from a family later. thanks
Shelly Peterson
I have dialysis today to make up for having Christmas day off.
Michele Soyer
There is nothing to do today at all – going to take a nice walk then come back and make a grocery list for when we reach Minneapolis…not a great deal but enough to get us by while we are waiting to buy..
I also want to look at furniture and new pots etc…I do love making these lists! My daughter keeps telling me to use my phone or tablet for these lists ( I do ) BUT my paper lists are my real go to..
gloria patterson
Suggestion after you finish your paper list…………. TAKE A PICTURE OF IT
In case you forget your list or misplace it you got a picture. Talking from experience here LOL
Tamra Phelps
I am a pen and paper person too, Michele. But Gloria’s idea of snapping a photo…yep that would have helped me out a few times!
Ed
Had a fun day today. Went Ice Fishing with the family this afternoon.
Tamra Phelps
Well, I spent the last 8 days feeling odder and odder, having trouble actually breathing that was slowly getting worse but would then clear up. Then it was all finally put together: I was having an allergic reaction to a new antibiotic. I didn’t see it because at no point did I have hives or itching which I always have in the past. And the reason it would ease up at times was because the drug was wearing off at those points. Anyway, that med is officially out, lol.
gloria patterson
At least you figured it out and make sure you record the name of the drug so you don’t get it again.
Shelly Peterson
Today I have done nothing but be lazy.
l p
the day is going well. it’s a beautiful day here – great for going to pick up some groceries. thanks
Terri Quick
I woke up with a headache so I made some vegetable soup to stay hydrated
Polly Hall
It’s Friday but with the holiday in the middle of the week it has felt like the weekend since Wed.
gloria patterson
Quick trip to krogers got to get those gas points. Have really not done anything …. 2 hr nap. a little on the laptop. read a little.
Got up to get something to drink and looked out the window. Don’t really know the correct name for it A BIG SHOVEL MACHINE was getting position behind a house. And in less then 30 minutes that 2 story house was on the ground.
I am just being lazy there are things I could do………….. BUT
Barb popescu
No…I don’t make resolutions. I turn over new leafs all throughout the year
Barb popescu
Sad. This is our first holiday without mom. She died two weeks ago.
Elizabeth
Feeling zonky, but I need to get groceries eventually…
heather
I am still in Christmas holiday mode. It’s hard to believe it’s Friday already. I need to get a few 2025 calendars this weekend.
Carolyn D
My morning is going well. I am getting laundry done.
Suzie B
I am making a New Years resolution to better my life
Suzie B
I had a wonderful Christmas with family; enjoying a vacation day today! Its been a wonderful break!
Michele Soyer
Moving forward… have an agent in Minneapolis and she has a list of our needs and the condos we looked at online…On Friday the 3rd we will do come look sees with her…we need the 2nd to grocery shop and get used to our new Air B and B…had some long phone calls with my neice by marriage that I adore last night – she now has serious plans of moving to Rome..it looks as if we will all be together somewhere in Europe.. by the way Kate she is planning a vacation to Ireland later this coming year – she wants to sleep in a castle!! LOL love that girl…
Kate Sarsfield
I hope everyone’s Christmas went well! I have done nothing but eat and sleep. Harriet has served us well & today will become a hot & spicy curry.
Carolyn D
I am very tired today and out of sorts.
Polly Hall
I spent a few hours making my homemade sugar scrub today.
Shannon Mitchell
I’m probably not making a New Years New Resolution because when I do I never keep it.
Terri Quick
I’m just relaxing under the covers today, just shutting out the world lol!
Elizabeth
Getting cards and bills ready to send out…
Ed
Having a good day. Looking forward to going to my Dad’s to celebrate Christmas today.
Kai
..And just like that it’s Thursday! Hope everyone had a nice holiday!
gloria patterson
I was off to walmart early (7:49) this morning. Thinking there will not be many people here today. I can get what I want and then out. Picked up a couple items turned around and the place was PACKED!!!
Oh …..FECK ……. FECK …….FECK (kate 🙂 The place was packed 1/2 off Christmas stuff. One lady had a cart full of christmas paper. Trees any christmas stuff was in carts ………… and people stopped ever where to talk.
I just picked up a few things as I was getting ready to check out I saw christmas cookies on sale. Got a couple of boxes for the coffee room.
Every thing put away and time for a nap
Shelly Peterson
I am glad that Christmas is done and over. It can be a bit stressful. Heading to dialysis soon.
Rose
I’ve been doing an alteration on a jacket. I got it from ThredUp, and so it was a guess as to fit. The good thing is I could still stuff myself into it and had enough in the seams I could let it out. But also needed work on the shoulders and shortening the arm length, etc. So (or sew) that has been keeping me out of michief today.
Michele Soyer
Happy Boxing Day to all!!! Today more phone calls tp friends and then calling agents in Minneapolis for dates after 1/2 to see condos!! Cannot wait to begin the search…too early for a brandy?? no it is noon somewhere….
Shannon Mitchell
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I had a great time with the family.
Carolyn D
I had a really nice day with my family. I went over to my brother’s house for brunch.
Polly Hall
Hope every one had a wonderful Christmas, I did.
Terri Quick
It’s been a sad Christmas this year. No Bambi & no family except for my mother.
Kai
Happy Wednesday! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Elizabeth
Quiet so far, and I’m glad since I still have dog allergies from last night…
Rose
Taking a break and checking online. Happy holidays!!!
Cindy Merrill
Today is Christmas day! I will be serving the Christmas meal in just a while, but I just want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas! I feel so blessed today.
Shelly Peterson
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! I will be enjoying time with family.
Heather
Merry Christmas to all. I hope you have a wonderful day full of love and good food. I am feeling blessed today and remembering the true meaning of today. God Bless.
Kate Sarsfield
Merry Christmas one and all! Rang & sang the Hallelujah Chorus to sister & niece as per usual, chatted, then Harriet, sprouts, red onion stuffing, more sprouts and sausagemeat was enjoyed by all here. Forgot the roast potatoes, no matter, I’ll have them tomorrow! A glass or three of Paddy (Irish whiskey), slept for three hours then cleared the cat litter (happy days!). Time for a nibble, me thinks …
gloria patterson
Kate Hope you and Harriet had a great dinner…………. with leftovers for what ever?????? Any word yet on your car part??????????? Relax and Rechargec
gloria patterson
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVER ONE!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and don’t eat to much.
We have our Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. I live 15 mile from my brother and sister in law, its like 2 different worlds. My niece and her daughter picked me up and she told me that her mother said they had snow and ice on the driveway. Half way there we had major fog. Got to the bar and switched to my other niece 4 wheel drive. She could barely see the road (so glad I was not driving) had a few spins going UP the driveway.
And for the first time I walked up their steps easily and no pain. (little over 5 months since surgery)
Great dinner with family and all their friends started showing up and bringing more food.
As adult we don’t do gifts, if we want something we buy it. It was a good evening!!!!!!!!
Ed
Had a good day today. Went to a Christmas Eve service tonight.
Tamra Phelps
I see that the Megamillions lottery is up at 1 Billion $$! And they draw tonight. If someone wins…that will be a Merry Christmas for them!!
Polly Hall
Happy Christmas Eve everyone!
Terri Quick
Happy Christmas Eve everyone. I had pizza for dinner.
Rose
Getting a few things done for tomorrow. Might get a little more snow tonight!
Kate Sarsfield
Yes, Gloria! I very rarely eat meat, but if an animal has died to provide me with food, the least I can do is give it a name & say thank you!
So, Harriet is all prepared, as are all the trimmings. Not easy with 5 cats trying to ‘help’. Time for a glass of wine & some chocolate.
gloria patterson
Kate I will give you a lot of brownie points for this reason.
Are you kids trained to not get on your counter etc or do you have to fight with them 🙂
Elizabeth
Trying to get everything together to take to my brother’s tonight…
Shelly Peterson
Merry Christmas Eve. Today is goingto be a good day with family.
Kai
Happy Tuesday and Merry Christmas Eve to everyone!!
gloria patterson
I have been up since 5 am…….. and no I was not being a early bird looking for Santa. After years of doing 6 am is my regular wake up time.
I have done nothing today!! Going to ride with my niece (I hate night driving any more) to Christmas Eve dinner at my brother & sister in law’s home.
Carolyn D
I am doing okay. I plan on baking another batch of snickerdoodle cookies this afternoon.
Michele Soyer
Christmas Eve – so grateful to be here.. Last holiday season I swore I would not be in T&T but back home and we are….nowhere is perfect but I find you have to do a Harvard T to make your decision…Maybe just maybe next holiday we will be in Corfu! Merry Christmas to everyone here….
Nancy
I have never made new year resolutions. Adjust as I go along. Thanks!
Nancy
It doesn’t look like the point when entries are submitted. Happy Holidays 🎄
Ed
Had a good day. Finished up Christmas shopping and drove around to see some Christmas lights tonight.
Tamra Phelps
Today, for the second time in the last year, I got a messageon the DNA company online site (where I had my DNA tested to see what my ancestry is) from an adopted person looking to track down a parent using DNA. In both cases, I’m a second cousin, which is fairly close when you’re looking to track bio;ogical lines. The 1st one was through my Dad’s ancestors and I was ably to tell them based on the other customers we were both related to who she was descended from (the great grandparents) which helped her limit her search. This time, based on the names of the other customers we are both related to, it has to be through my Mom’s Dad. The last names of most of the relatives are literlly his last name! No mystery what her Mom’s last name nust be, lol. She must have been a cousin of my Mom’s through my maternal grandfather. (Who I did not know well, he left when my Mom was a child.)
gloria patterson
Tamra
So are you going further in your search or have you reached a point where you can continue to search with what info you have?
Tamra Phelps
Based on what she told me, I have given her all I can. I guess she will have to narrow down who her biological mother might be based on the children & grandchildren of the great grandparents we share.
Terri Quick
I slept in and relaxed with the dogs today
Polly Hall
Just an ordinary day here .
Kate Sarsfield
My farmer neighbour rang the doorbell last night & gave me a surprise box! Opened it and inside were 2 big boxes of chocs, 2 bottles of wine & a bottle of baileys! He explained he & the wife had won a couple of hampers in a local raffle & would never get through all the goodies. Wasn’t that nice of them!
Today I cleaned the oven, made the stuffing & trifle, they’ll be fine in the fridge. Tomorrow I’ll do the sprouts and prepare Harriet the happy free-range organic chicken!
Tamra Phelps
That’s a good neighbor!! My nightmare noisy neighbor moved out last week. I guess that’s my Christmas present, lol.
Michele Soyer
That is so great! So happy for you to have such kind neighbours….
gloria patterson
Kate that is a good neighbor!!!! I am a Baileys lover………. favorite is Caramel but still looking for the chocolate But any flavor or non flavor works. Wine not a fan.
I HAVE TO ASK…. “Harriet the happy free-range organic chicken” DO YOU ALWAYS GIVE NAMES TO YOUR FOOD??????????????????
Don’t work to hard getting stuff ready.
Elizabeth
I’m going to try to clean up today…
Rose
I made some soap today, Winter Rose. It is fragranced with white fir and rose essential oils. Smells good! It is for hostess gifts for the holidays.
gloria patterson
I had no need or want to go out today………… BUT then had to go to the bank and deposit a check.
OMG the traffic was so bad!!! Areas where normally not much was stop and go. All over town TRAFFIC.. I passed a dollar tree and there was NOT a empty parking space there.
I would hate to be in a store waiting in a long line to check out. And tomorrow is going to worse, AND I am NOT going to be out in it!!!!!!!!!!!
Kai
Happy Monday and Happy Christmas Eve Eve! So crazy to type that!
Michele Soyer
Bought tickets for tonights performance of The Nutcracker by the Houston ballet – thank goodness we both brought some dressy things ( I even brought heels) lol…when we were leaving T&T I brought them just in case but did not think we would go anywhere upscale! Spending the day today going over condo sales in suburbs of Minneapolis and making a list of agents to call after Christmas day…
Shelly Peterson
I had trouble sleeping so here I am on the internet.
Ed
Having a good day. Just celebrated my birthday with my dad and brother.
Tamra Phelps
Watching Christmas In Connecticut. That’s an old favorite of mine.
Michele Soyer
Love that movie – we watch it every year…
Terri Quick
I’m just having a lazy Sunday with my new puppy Buddy & my other dog Bear.
Kate Sarsfield
I was still awake at 6am. Really strong wind howling round the house & spooking the cats. Not fit for anything much today other than the usual chores. Ah well …
Michele Soyer
Please stay cozy and warm..
Elizabeth
Off with my mom to try to finish shopping…
Polly Hall
Very cold outside today, woke up to 9 degrees and that is without the wind chill.
heather
I slept in this morning so I am running a little behind in my morning chores. I plan on chilling today. I did a bunch of running around yesterday and have more to do tomorrow.
gloria patterson
Wide awake as usual 6:05 am………….. up dressed and decided I needed to cook up the breakfast sausage I got on sale 3 rolls for $7.00 I like to do it all and clean up grease one time. I do sausage crumbles for scrambled eggs etc. And then small patties and large patties for what ever. After cool I bag them and into the freezer. All dishes washed and grease cleaned up.
Now have to do a little computer work and then I got a new book to start………… LOL
Carolyn D
I did not sleep well so I am getting an early start today. I am going to make fudge and snickerdoodle cookies in a little bit before I go out later this afternoon.
Michele Soyer
Taking a long walk to mass this morning then back to make Sunday lunch..No traditional Hungarian Christmas baking this year but I can make some dishes so doing that today – many ingredients I couldn’t get in T&T ( unless I did amazon) so I am happy I can make them now – memories of my childhood with my parents in the kitchen with my father telling my mother she wasn’t doing it right and my mum God bless her telling dad ” then do it yourself” lol,
Ed
Had a good day. Worked the Jets game and they won again!
Terri Quick
I went to one of my favorite stores that are holding a going out of business sale
kl
Nope, no resolutions for me.
Cindy Merrill
New Years Resolution: to save up enough money to buy my husband a pair of slippers for Valentines day, since I couldn’t scrape up the spare funds for christmas.
Polly Hall
A beautiful day on the lake, the sun is out and the snow looks so pretty.
Shelly Peterson
I was up early to get to the mall to get my last shopping done.
Elizabeth
Hoping heading out into the drizzle won’t be a total fool’s errand!
Kate Sarsfield
I strung up some white fairy lights. We’ll have to wait & see how tempting they are to the 5 cats! Didn’t do much else, too cold & wet to get motivated.
heather
We had a wild storm come through here last night and I am busy picking things up and chasing things down that were blown all over from the high winds. We got a ton of rain but at least the sun is out now.
l p
the day is going well. we were under a weather warning but it was just cancelled. yay! thanks
gloria patterson
For some reason on Sat morning’s I get more done then I do any other day. Baked pork chops, sausage on sale got 2 rolls. Fried, cooled and in the freezer for when I want it. Vac all the carpet, empty the trash and I am done.
ON MY TO-DO LIST TO DAY……..Little computer stuff, NAP, READ………………… who knows 🙂
Carolyn D
My day is going well. I slept in this morning and I am getting ready to bake some cookies this afternoon.
Michele Soyer
What to do today??? Did all my grocery shopping yesterday, the condo here is spotless, no laundry to do…lets go window shopping!! I would like to go back to Saks and get my daughter some sweaters for Minneapolis and stop in Chanel just to dream…in Dillards I actaully saw a Marcela Borghese makeup counter so I might go back and treat myself to some makeup – in T&T I never wore foundation it just melted off with the heat! lol…and most of lipsticks did the same…I also want to pick up some hair towels…
KaLei
I’m not sure if I’ll make one/some or not. Time will tell, I guess.
Terri Quick
I’m not feeling so well today. Still having effects from the emotional exhaustion
Carolyn D
My day went okay. I am excited that I have two weeks off for winter break.
Polly Hall
Drove north to the lake house, the country side looked so nice with the snow that we got yesterday and last night.
Elizabeth
Trying to figure out the weekend errand plan…
Tamra Phelps
Well, I have made about 4 batches of fudge and Christmas candies, but still have 2 or 3 to go. I’ll do those Saturday and Sunday. Today, I’m just relaxing. Christmas is too stressful, lol. Relax, people!! Take a deep breath.
Kate Sarsfield
Yee Ha! The ass got itself into gear today. Managed to drive to Castlebar & find a parking space, then walked, got lost twice, but finally found the shop where I’d ordered some pretty oilcloth for the old gardening table. I still haven’t made space for the table yet & it’ll have to dry out a bit (been under cover outside for 18 months), but it’s going to look nice. I could have had it delivered but the car really needed a good run 7 I needed to get out. Picked up more catfood & joy of joy, some beautiful fresh sprouts, still on the stem. Happy days!
Rose
It has been snowing and it is pretty! Not enough to make snowballs, yet.
gloria patterson
This morning at 8 am it was 32 and I was off to Kroger,to get those extra gas points. Sat down at my desk to double check my shopping list. Looked out my window at house 2 blocks away and wondered when they would start tearing it down, they mark all the houses with orange spray paint.
Sat down and opened my laptop at 10:30 and THE HOUSE WAS GONE and they are loading the scrap in a dump truck…………….
Don’t have any thing that I have to do………….. done ready for Christmas. I could clean the apartment but not in the mood………….. either a long nap or start a book
heather
This week has just gone by so fast. I am still catching up with myself. I have a busy weekend ahead doing last minute shopping for the holidays.
Shelly Peterson
Happy Friday. It’s going to be a busy weekend. I am heading to dialysis soon.
Michele Soyer
Here we are finally done – and I truly mean done for now…Holding up everything was not customs, i cleared that immediately – it was sweet T&T not sending the final bill of lading to the ship that goes to the port and whatever circle of red tape that was – found out that piece of info, called T&T reminded them it was on their end and voila it all squared away – the port truckers called me ( lovely competent woman) scheduled the delivery – called my unpacking men ( competent) and yesterday I reached the storage facility at half 7am container arrived, with 20 minutes my movers arrived and within 2 hours everything was unloaded, placed in storage unit, paperwork signed and I breathed a sigh of total relief….It went so smoothly, so organized I thought I was in a dream! Today we are going shopping for the holiday and I plan to read and relax… Our tickets for New Years day are sorted as is our Air B and B ….so truly I can shop with nothing else on my mind…
gloria patterson
Michele
I AM TOTALLY LOST !!!!!!!!!!!! Why are you putting you stuff in storage in Texas? Old age mind here I thought you were going to Wisc for a period of time??????????????? Where are flying to on New Years day??
Tamra Phelps
I’m guessing the stuff in Texas has to leave for Greece from there?? Michele, do they make you get movers to haul it to the port or do they take care of that? Do you realize you will be one of very few people to actually change your life on NEW YEAR’S DAY???? Yay!!
Michele Soyer
Yes Tamra we will be changing our lives!! Greece due to visa issues ( I needed to apply for a self sufficient visa) ( Chloe was able to get the Golden Visa) for me will take 2-3 years for the paperwork to go thru so we will be buying a condo in the suburbs of Minneapolis for that time period – I can only spend 3 months at a time in Greece..that is why we rented out the house in Corfu…On Jan 1st we fly to Minneapolis and look for a condo – after we settle in we will have our things brought up there…Tamra this Corfu move will take more time that I thought but we are still on board….
Michele Soyer
Storing our stuff here in Texas until we buy a condo in Minneapolis area…it makes no sense to pay to have all our things go overland to Minneapolis to sit in a storage place there…On Jan 1 we are heading to Minneapolis to look for a condo…
Ed
Having a good day. One more work day till the Christmas break.
Terri Quick
I went out to do some grocery shopping for Christmas dinner
Elizabeth
It’s been a comedy of errors today, sigh!
Elizabeth
Hmm, giveaway widget isn’t coming up all of a sudden…
Tamra Phelps
Not coming up for me either. When I click on the entry form it takes me to a page that says conection error.
Cindy Merrill
How’s my day going? Don’t get me started. My husband turns 83 December 29th and we’re sitting here with $9 to get us through until hisdisability shows up in the bank on the 28th! Fortunately, thanks to being a Prepper, I sort of knew this would happen, so I stocked up on food head of yime.
Rose
It was nice and sunny today. I got to see my neighbor’s new puppy, a black lab. I did have a black lab a long tme ago, named Reckless! who really loved the water!
Ken Ohl
Making a resolution to spend more time with my wife
Ken Ohl
I’m trying to keep my wife calm she is in constant pain hoping she gets healed
gloria patterson
Have not done much, had hamburger so good that up with pepper and sauce. Will eat some and freeze the rest. Done the bills for me and I also do my mothers………….. thanks goodness for on line banking and on line bills
Decided I need a nap, took one quick look at facebook and xsister in law made a comment……… and I had to comment, then I got to thinking about my niece (41 now) and the cabbage doll she had years ago. So I facebooked her and ask what the dolls name was and sister in law and xsister in law came back with the dolls name… KITTY FERN and SHE STILL HAS THAT DOLL!!!
Shelly Peterson
I was up early this morning. Today I have the grandkids over.
l p
the day is going well. it’s moving quickly, though. the wind has died down a lot so that really helps with the outside chores. thanks
heather
This week is just flying by for me. I just mailed some holiday cards not sure if they will get there in time though. Yes, I am the last person on earth who still snail mails Christmas cards – I am ‘old school’.
Kate Sarsfield
Gloria: Helen & Rachael the nice, live 5 minutes from the old house on the other side of the country!
Feeling really tired today for some reason so not doing a whole lot. I need to get out more in the fresh air but it’s either too cold or too wet. Must get some more food in to tide me over till the New Year. Still no news on the car 🙁
gloria patterson
Kate some day would love to hear the story of how you ended up where you did with your new/old home. And all of your kids 🙂 You are able to drive to the store and stock up?
I know what you mean about getting outside in this weather!! I have bad habit of just wanting to stay in when it is cold, snow and rain. So I make myself go out and get in the car at least 3 days a week. I am outside moving around and I think it makes feel better. Sounds like your energy level is down hope it goes up soon.
Jeanna Massman
I don’t usually make resolutions but if I did it would be to get more exercise.
Jeanna Massman
My day was great! I got to spend time with my grandson and I had dinner with my daughter.
Ed
Didn’t have a great day at work but got some Christmas shopping done tonight.
Kassie Rougas
I had a pretty good day. I took a “personal ” day to finish up my Christmas shopping before we go out of town.
Polly Hall
I got the laundry done and cooked enough dinner so we will have leftovers tomorrow night. So my whole day tomorrow is free to do what I want.
Faythe A
I hope I can get my butt in gear to deep clean & organize my house.
Faythe A
My day went well. I was happy to be reminded of your monthly giveaway from the e-news letter I get from Contest Corner. I have looked several times here on your blog for a way to sign up to get your posts. I have not found it. Is there a way? I also follow you on FB.
Rose
It was warmer today, so I went out and got groceries. It is amazing this day went by so fast! Not that much done, but it seems I was busy! It is dark in the morning and dark early, and I get most done daylight.
Carolyn D
My day went well. I enjoyed a nice potluck lunch at work this afternoon.
Elizabeth
Had a nice lunch with my mom, now I’m hoping I can get errands done so I don’t have to come back…
gloria patterson
The temp is still playing games running in the mid 30’s to 45′ and rain. Ever time I stopped to get out of the car it poured. Come out of the store it pouring, driving not so much. I am trying to walk a little more in stores, right knee loves it, left knee not so much.
Stopped at kroger picked up some prescriptions……………… home ……………….NAP
Barbara Cissell
No new resolutions.Cant keep them
Kate Sarsfield
I got a present today! Another volunteer arrived on my doorstep with 4 big bags of kitty nibbles & a box of chocs for me. Sent from the rescue centre! How nice is that! The sister rang. She got back from Arizona this morning. She learnt some sad news from the taxi driver: my old neighbour, Eric, was found dead in his house back in January. He’d missed a meeting and no reply to his phone so the police called to the house. He’d been dead a while apparently. Nice guy but had a lot of mental health problems. Poor man. We really should count our blessings more often.
gloria patterson
Kate they know the way to your heart………… kitty nibbles and CHOCOLATE
Does your sister live near you?
DeeAnn
I don’t make new hyears resolutions. I’m not able to stick with what I want to do.
DeeAnn
Day is going well. did some shopping today. trying to stay warm!
Shelly Peterson
I am tired today but I have dialysis to go to.
l p
the day is going well. lots on the to-do list today. it’s great to get each item checked off. moving on…. enjoy the day. thanks
Ed
Had a great day. Celebrated my birthday with my family today!
Tamra Phelps
Christmas is creeping up on me and I haven’t done squat. I guess I’m not decorating this year. Can’t make myself care enough to do it. And I only have to sign checks as gifts (teenagers, lol. They are my only gift recipients.) I did buy a few toys for local toys for tots group. And I still have to make the various candies. And send them off to their new homes, lol. If they stay here, they’ll be gone!!
gloria patterson
Tamra I gave up decorating many years ago. Its a lot of work getting stuff out and moving stuff and then packing all up. If I have a deserve for a Christmas Tree there is one on ever floor (10) of my apartment building that I can look at.
I buy for my great niece (8) So my get ready for christmas is not stressful at all.
Shelly Peterson
Today I ran errands and went to an appointment.
Terri Quick
My new dog thinks I’m his personal dog bed lol! I lays on me all the time .
Leslie Price
Would you believe I’ve never actually made a New Year’s resolution in my life??
Rose
Sort of a quiet day today. Stacking up a few recipes for holiday baking and cooking. Going grocery shopping. I also got some really good dried tart cherries from Etsy. Some can be more like raisins. But these are moist and no sugar added, no sweetener at all, but just sweet enough with that tang. I hope I don’t eat them all before I get to bake with them!!
Elizabeth
Got sidetracked by a bunch of stuff to sort and dump, sigh…
Kate Sarsfield
My wreath is made of an old base that I re-use every year, evergreen foliage from the garden and some pine cones and red berries. No glitter or baubles. I’m not sure about putting up my tree this year. It’s a little one bought when my parents where first married & I love it, but 5 cats might be a bit too much to ask of it! I love little white fairy lights in Mum’s crystal collection but again, with 5 cats? I’ll probably just string the lights on the window sills.
As for today, I even set the alarm to make sure I was awake early-ish to try to finish the new garden room. But when I woke up I just couldn’t be bothered. Poop! There’s only a couple of hours daylight (roll on the equinox) and my body clock’s all haywire. Took the car for a bit of a run & got back to a HUGE pee puddle in the bathroom. That took an hour to sort out, then I ate an ice cream in bed watching Florence Foster Jenkins videos on You Tube!
Tamra Phelps
The real Florence Foster Jenkins? I never thought about looking!! I’ll have to check that out, lol. And I know what you mean about the tree–what if one or more cats decides the tree is the enemy?
gloria patterson
Kate it is better to be safe with the christmas stuff…………. The kids might like the lights or they might want to play with them. Are you able to get to the recuse center? Whats the lates from your car guy??
Polly Hall
I do not make resolutions I made a resolution years ago that I would not make any more resolutions. That one I have kept.
Polly Hall
I did not do much today, I really like days like this.
Carolyn D
My day was alright. We are getting another day closer to holiday break.
heather
Nothing too exciting going on today just catching up on laundry. Right now it’s time to feed the animals breakfast.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Laundry here too. Thankfully I’m on my last load. I’d rather be watching Hallmark Christmas movies. LOL
gloria patterson
10 am and I have done nothing…………. ate left over tuna sub for breakfast LOL
Not sure what I am doing today maybe something more likely nothing………. Finishing up a book less then 50 pages to go. Then of course start a new one (love my books) Today is is a hight of 57……………. then down we go by sunday we will be at 26………… by Tue we will be 42 and NO rain or snow. Christmas eve is at my brothers and their driveway it STRAIGHT UP A HILL! I always let my niece pick me up I try not to drive to much after dark.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhhhh I am NOT a fan of driving up an icy driveway. Nope. Today I did manage to finish laundry I started on SUNDAY! Now I’d rather just sit and watch it snow and plan my escape to somewhere WARM!! LOL
Michele Soyer
Well we are in the que for customs clearance so again it is a wait and wait and wait! LOL…I am truly on my last string of pateince but I like you Kate have to be polite and show no anger because I need them all – the broker and the customs authority….nagging gets you nowhere but for heavens sake what does it take for a bit of communication..if clearance isn’t going to be today let me know so I can plan my day…anyway grateful for the sunny day ahead and most probably a nice long walk….
gloria patterson
Michele
OK lets PRETEND 🙂 THEY ARE NICE THEY ARE SWEET LOL ……….and that you have all the information you need……….. WHAT HAPPENDS NEXT???
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhhh Michele hoping today is the day.
Tamra Phelps
Asking for reason and competency and logic these days appears to be asking too much, lol.
Clem
I set goals whenever I need to
angga Fernanda
December is cheerful, colorful and full of hope, may you be blessed
Ed
Having a good day. Our Christmas village finally went up tonight.
Polly Hall
Had lunch and then cards with my girlfriends, we are down to getting together once a month since one of us has moved 2 hours away.
Shelly
CHristmas is almost here! hope everyone is happy and merry!!!
Tamra Phelps
I hate when I get calls from doctor’s offices telling me they have scheduled some test for me like I should just be okay with that–but it always seems to conflict with something I already scheduled. Yep, that happened today. I have to decide which to keep and which one to reschedule.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I did a REALLY bad thing yesterday. Had a doctors appointment (which I kept) and ditched Jury Duty. OKAY, stop gasping. I went afterwards and played dumb. Thank HEAVENS our teeny little town had nothing on the docket for Monday. Checked my email and I am ‘seated’ for Thursday. WHEW!! No arrest warrant for me! ohhhhhhhhh wait a MINUTE! MAYBE that’s what SEATED means for THURSDAY!?! I wonder if the jail will allow me to update the blog?
Tamra Phelps
Connie reporting from beautiful downtown Sandpoint’s county jail, lol????
Piroska
My resolution (I like to call it a “goal”) is to finish my WIP. Too many. I won’t begin a new project until I finish at least 2, first.
Piroska
My day is going quite well. We got a reprieve from the cold weather, and it is drizzling rain, today. Not usual for NW Ontario. Very weird.
Terri Quick
I bought my puppy a new collar & leash. The collar has his name & my phone number sewn onto it.
Carolyn D
I don’t have a New Year’s Resolution yet. I did manage to keep mine this year and lose 20lbs. I got a walkpad for my birthday and worked out every other day in the comfort of my home while watching TV!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Carolyn CONGRATULATION!! 20 down is awesome!!
Carolyn D
My day was okay. I am counting down the days until Christmas break!
l p
the day is going well. it’s bread-baking day. while waiting for the first rise to be completed, had tea with friends. nice to have the visit. enjoy the day. thanks
Elizabeth
Cold and dank outside, wondering if I can get away with whatever is in the pantry…
Kate Sarsfield
Still no news re. the part for my car. It’s been nearly a month and I’m losing what little patience I have. Can’t afford to lose my temper with the guy though as he’s the best in town and very reasonable. Spent a couple of hours making the Christmas Wreath for the front door. I’ll hang it tomorrow. Overcooked the pasta bake – love it when it’s all crunchy!
Tamra Phelps
I wondered if you would have what you needed around your house to make your wreath! Glad you did.
gloria patterson
What is the wreath made of???? Do you put up a tree?? Me I am to old to care about putting up a tree any more. Don’t have room to store one after the holidays. I bought a gold glitter “Merry Christmas” cut out and hung it from my door. Will not take up any room after the holidays.
“Overcooked the pasta bake – love it when it’s all crunchy!” — My Lasagna comes from the freezer and microwave for me…………. into the oven and the top of it so crunchy that half time I save till the end to eat last LOL
As for the part are you able to get to the rescuse center? (name ?) Hang in their they will take care of it sooner or later!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Pasta bake sounds delicious. Very cool on the wreath. YOU would think that I would make a wreath for my front door……. I mean look at all these trees! But, you would be wrong. It’s COLD out there. Nope.
Kai
Hello and Happy Monday! How is it another Monday and where did the weekend go?! (I’ll have to take a look, but it might take me a week..lol)
gloria patterson
It’s so nice to be doing this on my laptop!!!!! HAPPY HAPPY
Trip to walmart wanted just a couple of things………….. nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that I really wanted.
When I left this morning it was almost 40!!! Light jacket on. right now 1:13 pm it is 55…………. UP / DOWN/UP/DOWN TEMP
Filled my car in winter I TRY not to go below 1/2 a tank just to be safe. Stopped at subway and got a tuna sub
NOW THINKING NAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Connie: The Head Peanut
WOW! The temps are so weird. We had snow all night and around 1pm it’s supposed to rain. YOU know that means I will slide down the mountain on Thursday.
Terri Quick
My day is ok so far. Just looking after the puppy & my 5 yr old Shepherd.
heather
I am getting ready to shampoo the carpet today nothing too exciting going on. It was been raining and is super chilly outside right now.
Shelly Peterson
I didnt sleep well last night. My joints have been a little achey.
Michele Soyer
Waiting for a decent time to call our customs broker – I am calm and plan on being that way all day – we have gotten this far and the road was not always the easiest so this last mile we can make too….no matter what I plan on taking a nice walk and maybe going to another gallery – there is a “fog” alert out this morning so I will wait for that to lift, cannot get involved in the drama of it and falling off a curb..lol
Ed
Had a good day. Got started putting up our Christmas village finally.
Tamra Phelps
I felt so good about not falling asleep yesterday and getting things done–so of course today I fell asleep around noon and slept for hours!!
Sophia M
Today was great! I watched a fun Christmas movie with my sister!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ahhh Christmas movies are my VERY favorite way to spend time. I wish I could watch with my sister! LUCKY YOU!!
Shelly Peterson
Today I ran errands allday with my daughter.
Terri Quick
It’s going ok here. I’m just having a lazy weekend
l p
the day is going well. the sun came out this morning and makes it feel warmer, even if it isn’t. regardless, had a lovely walk earlier and was glad to get home to a cup of hot chocolate (wish marshamallows). enjoy the day. thanks
gloria patterson
OMG I found the problem of why I could not get on the form on my laptop…………… It was my history with peanutbutter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Connie: The Head Peanut
LOL this made me laugh right out loud.
Elizabeth
Running errands since today is clear (yesterday a tornado touched ground in a nearby city for the first time ever)….
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhhh Elizabeth, that is scary. I’m glad it was only nearby and not near you.
heather
I love the new header picture! So perfect for this time of year. Those snowy trees are so beautiful. I am listening to all the SNL clips from last nights show I needed to laugh this morning.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Thank you Heather. I need an updated snow picture this year. I want one with bright blue skies. We will see.
SNL clips would be a great way to put me in a good mood. This gray sky thing is for the birds. I’m headed upstairs for a Christmas movie. I’m all about hot cocoa and Hallmark.
Rose
It is brrr cold out, so I’m inside getting some good cookin’ done. Baking too. No time to get to the sewing today.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Rose, I agree. TOO cold! What are you sewing now? Christmas gifts?
Rose
I was mostly doing mending. But I’ve been keeping it simple with making some cute scrunchies!! Velvet, etc.
Kate Sarsfield
Been without internet since midnight till now (6pm) so slept instead. Did the weekly shop & put it all away. Made yet another list re. things to be done in the house …
Connie: The Head Peanut
Kate has the ‘things to get done’ list at least gotten shorter?
gloria patterson
I sure hope Kate’s list has gotten SHORTER!!!! I don’t know she get all her energy!!!!!!!!!!!
Connie: The Head Peanut
RIGHT!??!! Between her and Michele I feel like a total slug. WHERE are they getting this energy? AND WHY won’t they share their magic potions??
Gloria Patterson
By 10 am. I had laundry done and put away, baked chicken breast, peeled and cut up white and sweet potatoes and baked them. Dishes all done “…..”….. Nothing else has to be done. NAP is sounding good
Connie: The Head Peanut
Dannnnnnnnnnng Gloria, you’ve done way more than me. I ummmm I’m awake. I’ve had coffee. OH OH! Wait! I have a load of laundry in the washer. TOTALLY counts as productive.
Michele Soyer
Enjoyed my gallery day yesterday and found out that there are 3 more in walking distance – a bit further but still within walkability so during this week we will fit them in… I restrianed myself from sending a scathing email to our broker here but it still makes me laugh that I have to investigate for myself the location of the container – the attitude seems to be “relax” and no need for concern…sorry that is not me! When I worked communication was always a big deal for me – making sure everyone involved knew what was happening.. anyway, I behaved and just sent a lnk to my broker basically wanting verification of the location – games I hate to play….the ship is supposed to dock tonight – I alerted my movers so they would know things should be a go this week ( they need notice obviously! ) arghh is it only me??? am I annoying?? Probably but I would do the same for someone else…. Time to put the roast in the oven and make a lovely Sunday lunch for later on…
Connie: The Head Peanut
I’d of been screaming. It’s your life in those containers! Keeping you in the loop is the VERY LEAST they can do. Good job sitting on your hands…. I don’t know if I would have been so nice.
Ed
Had a good day. Just worked the Jets game against Montreal. They won!
Connie: The Head Peanut
WOOOHOOO Go Jets! Fingers crossed my boys The Broncos kick some tush against the Colts.
Tamra Phelps
Not much going on today. I didn’t fall asleep sitting here, which is saying something for me, lol.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I could easily be talked into a nap. It’s the cold right??
Polly Hall
I made 3 batches of peanut brittle to use for Christmas gifts. Now I have to keep it hiden from my husband or it will all disapear.
Connie: The Head Peanut
YUMMMMMMMMMM I’m ON MY way!! LOL
Terri Quick
I’d forgotten how much work having a puppy is. I always say no more puppies but I simply just can’t resist lol!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhh puppies are the BEST! You can NOT be in a bad mood with a puppy on your lap.
Gloria Patterson
I have done stuff. Don’t remember what I also had almost 3 hour nap. Also still have not figured out the problem. Logging on on my laptop. iPad works great, but I will.
Connie: The Head Peanut
So WEIRD!! Maybe flush the cache?
kal p
No resolutions here.
Rose
I’ve had a stash of mendng for things that I’ve been wanting to use, but haven’t been able to get to it. Today I was able to get some done, and it feels so good! Hope to be able to finish up the rest soon.
Shelly Peterson
I stayed up late late last night. So I slept in and then ran a couple errands.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I am not leaving my house until tomorrow morning. I’m about ready to cuddle under a blanket and Hallmark Christmas movie my way into Christmas cheer.
Kate Sarsfield
I’m having a lazy day today. Not that I don’t have anything to do, far from it, I just don’t feel like it! So, I have slept, read, listened to the radio, slept some more …
l p
the day is going well. much better weather today so the outside chores were easier to do. the sun even came out. enjoy the day. thanks
Elizabeth Gebhardt
other than the fact that I didn’t get to sleep in, it’s not too shabby, the Kings are up on te Rangers 2-0 at the ends of the 1st
Elizabeth
The wind is gusting badly, gotta hold off on errands for a while…
Michele Soyer
Looking around for things to do today and decided on an art gallery within walking distance..located our container via the Maersk main shipping vessel site and it is now in Mexico ( no one bothered to tell me that from Kingston it would do a gulf trip to Mexico) and should be here in Houston tomorrow…
Getting ready for a busy week….
Connie: The Head Peanut
WOOOOHOOOOO!!! All the way around. An art gallery AND your stuff getting closer. All good news.
Tamra Phelps
It’s so cold that my front door has swelled and doesn’t want to close, lol. I have to try four or five times to slam it hard enough to get it to shut!
Connie: The Head Peanut
I feel your pain. I’m so cold! All of our snow was rained away. Then it froze. Then it snowed. Then it rained. Then it froze. Last night a little snow…….. now it’s raining. I’m so afraid to drive down the mountain……. will I make it back home?? I hate the ice part.
Terri Quick
It’s been a heck of a couple of months for me. I’m still trying to recover from emotional exhaustion.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhh Terri, sending you a big virtual hug. I hope 2025 is a great year.
Polly Hall
I did some housework, work on the computer and had some down time to read for an hour.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Polly, My house needs some major cleaning. Maybe next week. Maybe in 2025.
Kate Sarsfield
Finally got to the Dr. on the 3rd attempt! There’s still inflammation in my ear so steroid drops prescribed. Picked up a free-range organic chicken for Christmas dinner. I have named her Harriet. She shall be respected & loved, even in death!
Still no sign of the part for the car. It’s stuck in a container on a ship at Holyhead, the main port in Wales & one of the busiest ports in the UK. The port was damaged in Storm Darragh the other week, and lots of imports from the UK & mainland Europe (including food etc.) are delayed so empty shelves in supermarkets …
Tamra Phelps
The import delay thing sucks. Hopefully it gets there before it gets desperate. And uh, when you say ypu bought a chicken and named her Harriet…does this bird still go ‘bock, bock’ or is she lounging in the freezer????
Connie: The Head Peanut
Tamra you are on a ROLL!!! Poor little Harriet.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Oh nooooooooo Kate! I’m so sorry. What a crappy week. I hope Harriet was delicious.
Gloria Patterson
Kate I wonder is she fresh …….. frozen. . Or living in the shed with the kitten. ????
Gloria Patterson
Off to krogers this morning…. 23 at 8 am. Now. 4:28 pm we made it to 25. Next 7 days will be in the mid 40’s.
Up some pork chops, throw them in the oven oil and some spices and they are so good. Had a long nap,
Connie: The Head Peanut
Oh my gosh! Pork chops sound delicious. I’m always in for a nap. Yesterday all the stress finally caught up with me. I slept until 11:30!! It was AMAZING! Then I spent the entire day in my pjs.
Kim Henrichs
Crazy work day but heading into a three day weekend so YAY!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Nothing better than a 3 day weekend. I hope it’s amazing for you.
l p
the day is going well. busy with lots of appointments. enjoy the day. thanks
Shelly Peterson
Happy Friday! Today is a typical day of dialysis.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Shelly big hugs!
heather
Happy Friday! I am still trying to warm up here this morning. Looks like rain out there today and snow higher up above us.
Connie: The Head Peanut
We have about an inch of snow still left on the ground, then it rained all night. NOW I have an inch of solid ice on the ground. THIS should be fun to drive in on Monday.
Linda Everson
It was a good day but too cold to go out and play.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Agreed! I’m not going outside. NOPE! NOPE!! Stay warm.
Michele Soyer
Making a grocery store run today – about a mile and a half walk then we will uber back…cannot walk back with all those bags! It has reached 60 degrees this morning and to tell the truth I am grateful for the temp break!
Tamra Phelps
I would love to see 60 degrees, lol! Hmm, you could swipe the grocery cart to walk home and take it back next time, lol.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Tamra, such a rebel!! LOL
Connie: The Head Peanut
Oh Michele, I would love a 60 degree day today.
Ashley S
No concrete resolutions for me. I’m just trying to go into the new year with a healthy mindset.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ashley, healthy mindset. That’s a great way to look at the new year. I may have to steal that one.
Ashley S
I’ve been feeling a little down lately. My grandmother moved out of our home and into a nursing home. I miss her terribly. The weather’s cold, the days are short. This time of year makes me feel a little more lonely. On the brightside, my family is relatively healthy and I’m exceptionally grateful for that.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Ohhhhh Ashley BIG HUGS for you and your Grandmother.
Ed
Having a good day. One more work day till the weekend.
Penny Lebaron
I don’ tdo New Years Resolutions because I think that self discovery and change should not be relegated to once a year
Connie: The Head Peanut
Penny. VERY WELL SAID!!! I love that.
Penny Lebaron
Every day is a gift though some days are easier than others
Polly Hall
We went to buy a wreath at our local tree farm today and they were already closed for the season. I’m very disappointed that we will not have a wreath on the barn this year but at least I saved $50.
Connie: The Head Peanut
WHAT!? Either they had an amazing year of sales or a poor season. But being closed already? WOW
Tamra Phelps
Got some groceries in today, so I think I now finally have everything I need for Christmas candy. But you just kow there will be something I forgot, lol. Oh well, that’s the season, right?
Connie: The Head Peanut
Christmas candy. YUM!! I made Christmas Crack while Zac and family were here. I used pretzels instead of club crackers. BIG mistake. Don’t do that. Only use club crackers. (OH I still ate it… a LOT of it but it wasn’t as good)
Shelly Peterson
Today is a lazy day. I slept in and just relaxing.
Terri Quick
My New’s Year’s Resolution is to heal from my dog Bambi’s sudden illness & death & to give my new puppy Buddy a loving home alongside my Aussie Shepherd Bear.
Terri Quick
Hi Connie. I’m glad to see that your website is up & running again.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Thank you Terri! I’m so glad to be back. THAT was stressful.
Melanie B
I have a few New Year’s resolutions that I hope to follow through with; make time for physical exercise, finish things that I’ve been putting on the back burner, and to read twice as many books than I did this year.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Melanie, I HAVE GOT to get on that treadmill this year. If I don’t this class trip in June is gonna kill me.
Linda Everson
I don’t make New Years resolutions. I like to try to make myself better all year long.
Linda Everson
Good day. Staying in because it is so cold outside.
Gloria Patterson
Weird, strange confused. Yesterday and today I can get the blog on my laptop, but when I click on continue, it takes me to the entry form, but the entry form not there. But if I go on my iPad, everything’s there so I need to xxxxx? with my laptop.
We had a dusting of snow but temps were really low so some ice. Over to a discount store all the way in front of the store was a icy patch about 3 feet wide. Got out of the car. I was looking at it and I’m afraid to walk on that. A woman came up and said do you want to hang onto me? I said yes, please. When I came out, it was starting to melt. Found a few good things in there. Great niece is into Stitch found a toboggan and gloves with his picture on them for only $6.99. Text her mother does she have? NO. So I bought him. Stopped on the way home picked up. Little Caesars we have for Late lunch and maybe breakfast in the morning. And it is still cold here we are up to 31 and the sun is shining.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I THINK! I HOPE all this wacko stuff is done and over. I HOPE!!
Ohhhh I hate the ice part of winter. It’s the worst. THANK heavens for nice people. Shame on the store for not throwing some salt or cat litter down on that black ice.
Rose
Day is going good, flying by too fast! Lots of rain yesterday, but today is so nice!! It is a good day to do just about anything!
Elizabeth
Need to take stuff back to the library…
l p
the only resolution is to not make any resolutions. thanks
Connie: The Head Peanut
That’s AWESOME! I like that.
l p
the day is going well. took care of all the outside chores in one go, which is a good thing as it’s now dull, chilly, and very windy. enjoy the day. thanks.
PS – that’s three, Connie.
Elizabeth
Gotta tie up loose ends before it rains again…
Kate Sarsfield
I’ve just noticed Zac’s jacket – love it!
Still very cold & had to cancel a Dr.’s appointment for the 2nd time ‘cos the car wouldn’t start. Got the charger on now so will try again tomorrow morning. My earache’s still niggling me so I really want to get it checked out. Other than that, I cleaned the fridge & that was the highlight of the day so far!
Connie: The Head Peanut
How funny is that kid? That jacket AND the hat!? Oh my gosh. My kids make me laugh all the time.
heather
I am so happy to see that your blog is back I was worried. I tried to email you to let you know that it was down and my emails were returned as undeliverable I thought that was strange. It has been one busy crazy week for me had a loved on in the hospital for a week and now things are finally looking up thank the Lord.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I am SO HAPPY to be back. I missed everyone so much. I DIDN’T even know that my email was down. I guess it’s good I didn’t know, that would have been even more stress.
Annalisa Kraft
It is very cold outside here todaay so I think I will just stay in and clean the house. Otherwise, doing okay not much of anything going on.
Connie: The Head Peanut
Annalisa, It really is too cold to be outside. I’m all in for staying in. But, I don’t wanna clean the house…. I think I will craft awhile.
Jenny S
I am not making any firm NY resolutions. I know the areas I need to continue to focus on to feel better as a whole.
Jenny S
Welcome back! Today is a VERY cold day in Minnesota. I’m glad its almost the weekend!
Connie: The Head Peanut
Thank you Jenny! That was a stressful week. I’m so glad to be back.
Kim Henrichs
Honestly it’s to get my bills paid off in full. It’s a hefty goal but it has to be done!
Kim Henrichs
Today I woke up with terrible shoulder pain so it can only go uphill from here!! I mean…christmas cookies for breakfast maybe? 🙂
Connie: The Head Peanut
ABSOLUTELY!! I’m sure that Christmas cookies will help.I hope your shoulder pain is better now.
ScottyDee
Day is starting off cold, and looks like it’ll stay that way for the remainder of the day.
Michele Soyer
Thank you Connie for us up and running again! Well ladies I join you in the cold club it is 31 degrees here in Housten this morning! Talk about going from one weather condition to another..LOL..Well after breakfast this morning bundling up and walking to an art gallery that is about a mile away…Still awaiting news from the port – the ship should have ( ha ha ha ) docked last night….one can only hope…
Connie: The Head Peanut
Thank you Michele! I’m so happy to be back! I’ve missed you all so much! I mean hello!! I have to know where your stuff is now.
Michele Soyer
New Years resolutions?? As always I try to be a better, kinder more patient individual every year!
Tamra Phelps
I have a doctors appointmemt tomorrow. Ugh. I hate the idea of going out in this freezing weather.
Connie: The Head Peanut
I have one on Monday down in Coeur D’alene (an hour away) I don’t wanna go. But I need answers on these hands! UGH!!
Shelly Peterson
Today I had dialysis and then came home to eat and took a nap.
Polly Hall
I finished my Christmas shopping today, Yea.
l p
the day is going well. getting things checked off the to-do list. this is my second day on the website – Connie you’re on a rrrrroll. hope it continues for you. thanks
Haley Ranee
Hope everyone is having a great December! I can’t belive the year is already coming to an end! They say time flies when your having fun:)
Kate Sarsfield
I’m sooo cold! Been wearing scarf, hat & gloves all day everyday for a week now, even in bed! Finally got my Christmas cards posted, a huge bag of laundry done & more catfood. Gloria, little Paddy, the shed kitten has been sleeping inside with mine the last couple of nights since it’s so icy outside and gets along pretty well with the others, thankfully. NO, Gloria, he will NOT be staying. Soon as car’s fixed, he can get his 2nd round of vaccinations & then it’s off to the rescue cenre to be re-homed.
Tamra Phelps
It’s been freezing here, too, Kate. I’m sitting here wearing my jacket, lol. And the space heater is going, too.
Elizabeth
Off to the dentist to get the first of two fillings, sigh…
Rose
We are getting some rain and I’m glad it isn’t snow. We did have some snow already, that I love the thrill of the first quiet snowfall, after that I’m just as glad to see rain, no worries.
Tamra Phelps
Ha! I saw your note on the December words page, Connie. I knew it!
Polly Hall
I like how this comment box is at the top and I do not have to scroll to the bottom of the page. By the end of the month it is quite a journey. Thank you for the change.
Elizabeth
Trying to tie up loose ends before Christmas, hoo boy…
Shelly Peterson
I’m not making any resolutions.
Shelly Peterson
Today I am going to lunch and seeing Wicked with my daughter.
Kate Sarsfield
Hoorah!!! So good to have you lot back – thanks so much Connie for your perseverance or bloody mindedness, whichever it was that worked! Not sure if it’s connected but the blog looks different & the comment box is at the top???
As for me, we’ve had snow, sleet, freezing fog & now ice on everything since the weekend. Oh, and Storm Darragh with winds of 140! My car’s still out of action (I can drive in a straight line & do bends but not corners). I shouldn’t drive it but I have been on a few jaunts just to keep the battery going.
l p
the day is going well. thank you so much for your tenacity and creativity. hope you get a chance to enjoy the day. thanks
Heather Swanson
I have to go through papers & cull the herd.
Heather Swanson
On to the second coffee nice to see the sun again.
Tamra Phelps
Yay! You’re back! Not much happening here, same old same old. It has been sooooo cold here, freakishly cold for December, like in the teens. Wish I lived somewhere warm, lol.
Elizabeth
So glad you’re back! Just dealing with phone calls today…
Polly Hall
it’s nice to be here, I thought it was my computer just blocking you.
gloria patterson
Connie so glad you are back up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Missed you and so many others that have become friends.
As for me a little of this and not much of that.
Heather
I am going to visit a loved one in the hospital today. I will also be doing a lot of driving.
Connie The Head Peanut
Ahhhhhhhh the joys of running a blog. NOT!!!! Having computer problems. IF comments disappear DO NOT WORRY!! I gotcha covered.
So much fun…. so. much. fun. Can OPEN. WORMS. EVERYWHERE!!
Heather
I have a busy day ahead of me today. Going to visit loved one who is in the hospital.
Jennifer Wilson
Our Thanksgiving was cancelled. MIL texted the whole family at FIVE in the morning a couple days before saying she was sick. So since we weren’t getting together, the big announcement was made on Facebook. I’m going to be an aunt again!
Jennifer Wilson
Nope. Never have been one to make resolutions. Goals, yes, resolutions, no.
gloria patterson
R E S O L U T I O N
NO NO NO NO NO
Don’t make them, and not going to make them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gloria patterson
I am OVER WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The last 4 days were almost 35’s…………. This coming week we have one day that is to be high of 34 with 50% snow,,,,,,,,,,,,, 20’s at night.
I bought this little side table 10 x 24 this table has 3 drawers……….. and fits the little space I have . I have worked on putting it together ALL day. And I have told myself to WALK AWAY to many times to count. Have put furniture together all my life with no problems. This little table……………..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Polly Hall
It’s cold outside but nice and toasty in the house with a fire in the fireplace.
Rose
Wowzer, making a New Year’s resolution hadn’t crossed my mind yet. And now I know it would be the same one I seem to kick the can year after year, to lose weight. The earth would be more buoyant in the sky if everyone lost the weight they wanted in their resolution!!
Tamra Phelps
If I do make resolutions this year, and I don’t know if I will, they will be the same ones I make every time! Lose weight being at the top of my list.
Tamra Phelps
I’m going to go out on a limb here, Connie, and say you re-used last December’s word list!!! Go read them. Trust me. LOL.
Rose
This day flew by! A catch-up day after the holiday. But discoved how to make good sweet potato “fries,” and made some bars with date paste. Healthy but all still yummy.
Donna S
I stopped making New Year resolutions a long time ago. I have trouble sticking to them.
Kai
Happy December 1st! Can’t believe we are into another month already!
Dana
Need to disturb the snoozing senior cats and check on the clothes in the dryer
Elizabeth
Every year I resolve to stop sweating the small stuff…hasn’t worked yet!
Elizabeth
I’m just watching old cooking shows before I make some phone calls…
Heather
I have not make any New Years resolutions yet. There’s a lot I could make like losing weight.
Heather
Happy December! Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. I have been taking care of a sick loved one so it has been a very stressful time here.
SHEFTY OG ❤️🩹🥀
I need money
todd
Starting off December with a Christmas gig at the local theatre. Should be a fun night!