I'm tired of cooking/preparing 3 meals a day. It's just the two of us but boy oh boy can that woman eat!! She stays slimish, I get fattish. It's bad enough I do everything here much less start making her one thing and me the other. At times I feel guilty when I buy her fast food cuz of the nutritional value....not to mention I eat it too.
Talk to everyone soon. Wishing everyone the very merriest holiday regardless of the bitter cold weather!
Not to long ago we had a a 76 yo woman attacked with a iron pipe to steal a pizza.
The world is going crazy!
I agree. The crimes that are committed are totally disgraceful and disgusting.
I have to run along for now. My daughter’s flight is amazingly only about a half hour behind schedule. Not bad, considering all of the mayhem at the airports!
This undersized boiler system was installed under Low Income Heating Assistance which our household no longer qualifies for and the community agency and company both brushed off all of our reports with: "It was done to specs." which it certainly wasn't and we cannot afford the thousands needed to replace it. Since I paid $400. 12/1 to get it running, one of two water circulating pipes has literally melted. I'm now working with state bldg code inspections and enforcement and will be working with them to obtain replacement funds from the company's bond; plumbers have to post a 25k one for situations like this. The State ppl have been amazingly responsive; I've emailed pics of the pump and opinions of 2 heating companies for backup. I'll be back on the phone with them next week.
No danger of explosion due to safety features and it's in a separate, built-on utility porch and well-vented.
We def layer clothes and have a collection of thick woolen Pendleton blankets that are invaluable in winter. Kids have sheepskin lined slippers, warm pjs and cozy robes. We all have the required winter gear.
Compared with what so many millions in the US alone are going through, we're on easy street. So many southern regions with freezing temps and zero ability to cope, no power, no adequate heating systems, no gov capacity to clear roads, etc. And then I think of war-torn regions and the people suffering; it makes me realize how lucky we truly are.
NeedHelp, It takes about 20-30 mins to warm up the cars in subzero temps, if they start! I keep my own battery jumper charged so I never need to call for that help. Nothing mechanical is designed to work properly in these temps, except maybe at the poles.
If nothing else, we can always cook a stew on top of the woodstove with the remaining wood (I get nervous when we have below 1/4 cord) and even cook my traditional steamed Christmas pudding atop the stove, if needs be. We're far better prepared for the weather that is gripping the nation and so many holiday travelers are stranded in airports. My family is able to get cozy and comfortable, it just all falls to my daughter, all the 'guy stuff' work that I did for many decades.
I do try to count my blessings, but just had to gripe because we're due for a break. I used to pray for strength but I no longer do so because I'm tried and tested and need no more tests and trials, just a let-up for awhile, even just a little while.
Everyone stay safe and warm and I hope all of your families are fairing alright as this front sweeps across the country. Let's all send up our prayers for those in need, and surviving in impossible and dangerous circumstances.
Blessed Holidays -
Hubby went outside to start up his Jeep but the key wouldn't open the door. He wasn't a happy camper. I just rolled my eyes and pointed to him the other Jeep in the garage that he walked past to get outside. Apparently this weather also causes brain-freeze :P
She said that it was cold even inside the Cedar Rapids airport. Dallas was comfortable inside their airport though.
Her pooch was so happy to see her!
She said that the weather was so cold and windy in Cedar Rapids, that when she went to fill up her rental car with gas, she almost blew away!
Stay safe in this weather everyone and have a Merry Christmas 🎄!
Sounds like you are well acclimated to the elements! Me? I would be freezing my tail off! LOL 😆
Once I complained to my friend that moved here to New Orleans from Minnesota about being cold and she said that she wanted to slap me! LOL 😆
She quickly informed me that I knew nothing about being cold. I laughed and told her that she was right.
She said that I would never survive a Minnesota winter. Once again, she was correct!
I think it’s funny how ‘ugly sweaters’ became a trend for the holiday season.
I looked up ugly Christmas sweaters online just for fun. It’s a big thing! I guess that I am out of the loop (as my daughters tell me) because I don’t own any ugly sweaters. 😁 I’m the person that buys a ‘pretty’ holiday outfit to wear.
I even saw an online shop that was featured on Shark Tank. I still am not convinced to buy an ugly Christmas sweater!
Do any of you wear ugly Christmas sweaters? 😊
Be careful of those sites that claim they are Shark Tank winners! Many of them are not! Look for the list of actual appearances and winners on Shark Tank's actual website.
My daughter says it’s fun seeing all of the quirky sweaters. And she is Miss fashionista! But at Christmas she will adorn an ugly Christmas sweater.
My oldest daughter will buy the funny Christmas tee shirt because of our warm climate. It’s not always cold enough for a sweater here!
Not sure if the site a real or not based on this YouTube video.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fr54GKh7haM
Found the entire pitch and deal
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pbcrnXWpJuE
The third product on this video.
Cute! I can see elves getting a little tipsy this time of year. 😊
Yep, some people want to ride on Shark Tank’s tail. Sadly, there are scammers everywhere.
I enjoy watching Shark Tank occasionally. Some people are incredibly creative.
I have always been amazed at trends though. You know, like the woman who did Topsy Tail years ago! LOL 😆 Those products don’t stick around. It’s a quick money grab. Worked for her!
Some are flukes! Like the guy who invented the Space Walk and he’s still going strong! Or one of my childhood favorites, Slinky! His wife thought it was a dumb idea. He showed her!
I like when they do follow ups on Shark Tank. That woman who invented the stool that sits by the toilet made a fortune! What’s the name of that thing? Potty Squatty or something like that.
Pam - Oh no you too!!! Glad you have some warm places in your house Hope Bella gets better.
cw - so true. R's oldest dd just came down with covid and is quite sick and she is a single mum with 2 young boys. It's good your nephew's fiancée broke down in a safe place. It was dangerously cold here the last few days.
No whine from me this time. All is quiet on the (north) western front.
I'm sending out a wish for some Peace and Joy to all my friends here.
I don't know where to put this, and it is not something I am happy about so here goes.
Got a call from sig other yesterday and he is booked in for another MRI and a biopsy as his PSA is higher than it should be and his brother had prostate cancer. His last MRI was on his shoulder and showed a torn rotator cuff and another very painful torn muscle under his shoulder blade thanks to a vehicle accident a while ago all of which he probably needs surgery for.. Of course, he doesn't let that stop him working. Also he is getting prepared for a complex knee surgery which should have been done years ago. All of this and we are trying to sort out the move. I would appreciate prayers that his biopsy is negative and that we get the things done like the condo flooring without any more hitches. Two days of him up here will get the rest of the house repairs done or I may have to hire someone here to do it. I sure hope he doesn't need more surgery. Dd is just recovering from her treatments. Don't want another year like that!
Great big warm hug!