In the garden, and RAIN!!!!

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BRENDA

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3:16 AM

Back in from my walk and still dry which is good as I forgot my umbrella. It is thinking about raining though.

6IXSTRINGJACK

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 5:18 AM

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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
Are you going to get any of that warm weather we're getting this week, Brenda?

I think it's supposed to get over 60 degrees here on Wednesday.
Oh, she's in an entirely different weather system than you, most of the time. Your warm weather usually comes up from the Gulf of Mexico, from SW to NE. She's waaaay too far north, in the wrong direction, and with whole mountain range between her and Gulf. The only weather you share is when a blast of Arctic air swoops down and nails both of you. But I hope you got to enjoy the warm weather!

Looks like I'll be helping out somebody else on Wednesday instead of wrapping up what's left of the rest of the neighborhood's leaves that are still on my lawn when it's 60 degrees, so I won't be enjoying it like I thought I would. Oh well...

We didn't get any warm weather out of that tornado, really. It dropped to 60 degrees at midnight overnight, but was in the mid-40's both days surrounding it.

Hopefully we don't have any tornadoes on Wednesday because of this too.

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6IXSTRINGJACK

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 5:21 AM

Cabinet is done.

I haven't filled it with anything really, yet. I'm going to be pretty selective about what goes back in now that it's all finished. The rest of the stuff that was in there will either need another home, will be donated or will be thrown out.

I do have my home phone and electronics charging up top and a few of my closet lights charging in the cabinet below as we speak though.

Got a lot of stuff cleaned up, but I think I'm going to call it a day now.

It should be no problem having this place in top shape before my brother comes as long as I don't start tearing apart one of the closets in the meantime.

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SIGNYM

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 6:17 AM

Sounds like great work, SIX!

But too bad your warm-weather day got hijacked.

*****

Looks super-stormy over here. Hasn't started raining yet, but the clouds are dark, dark, dark. Radar says storm is at Oxnard already. Managed to get some weeding in yesterday, but tomorrow I'll be inside all day. Time to put out the "rain gage" (which is really just a rectangular plastic pen holder, but it works!)

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

6IXSTRINGJACK

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:10 AM

I actually got quite a bit more cleaning done. Still have to tackle the re-org, but it's more progress anyhow.

I also got my current rebates sorted and ready to go, although I only mail those out on the last day of the earliest receipt in case I have any new ones pop up.

I think one of my LED closet lights crapped out. It was acting pretty jenky from day one and now it doesn't seem to want to light up. It's way past the return date now, so maybe I'll see if there's a guide online for trying to fix it. It's probably just a loose wire or something. These things aren't really all that complex.

Time for dinner.

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BRENDA

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:46 AM

Started raining where I am around 4pm and hasn't let up. Going to be a soggy week with a slim possibility of snow.

SIGNYM

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:25 PM

And here I am anxiously waiting for that rain to show up! Like a lot of storms, the closer it got, the thinner it got. But raining in north LA now.

Any timenow, rain ...!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 11:20 PM

Was woken up around 3am with rain pelting all the windows in my place but got back to sleep.

Woke up at a reasonable time to snow. Not a lot but enough to make it messy on my walk. Think there is some rain mixed with it. Have to take my time walking.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:28 AM

Sun is out now so that snow and the ice under it will start to melt some. Got a bit more snow while I was out but not much.

Just enough to make things messy.

SIGNYM

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Was woken up around 3am with rain pelting all the windows in my place but got back to sleep.

Woke up at a reasonable time to snow. Not a lot but enough to make it messy on my walk. Think there is some rain mixed with it. Have to take my time walking.

Please be careful!

I have clogs that -I learned- are very slippery in wet weather. I went down, HARD!, twice (like I didn't learn the first time) and wrenched my shoulder and knee and banged up my hands, nose, and elbow. Take your time. Hurrying is not worth that kind of damage!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 2:41 AM

Well, either there's something truly hinky about where I place my "rain gage" or this storm overachieved. I just checked the rain gage from a distance and it looks like we got somewhere between 2-3" of rain. Not bad! There is still a little more to the storm so I won't bring in and measure until later, but it looks like a goodly amount.

Altho next time I should place it a little farther from the house. Maybe I'm collecting "rain bounce" off the roof, bc my totals are so often at odds with official gages in the area.

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:45 AM

Just checked the total: 1/16" shy of 2".

And for a change, pretty close to the official totals in my area.

South Bay got shorted on rain, but the foothills got a lot. Good for us!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Was woken up around 3am with rain pelting all the windows in my place but got back to sleep.

Woke up at a reasonable time to snow. Not a lot but enough to make it messy on my walk. Think there is some rain mixed with it. Have to take my time walking.
Please be careful!

I have clogs that -I learned- are very slippery in wet weather. I went down, HARD!, twice (like I didn't learn the first time) and wrenched my shoulder and knee and banged up my hands, nose, and elbow. Take your time. Hurrying is not worth that kind of damage!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

I was very careful and I had my boots on. Since it was dry on my way back, I used my umbrella like a cane. Hoping for better conditions tomorrow.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:28 PM

Nice dry day for my walk.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:54 AM

Mah jong in the morning then errands in the afternoon. Suppose to be another dry day.

6IXSTRINGJACK

Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:16 AM

Winds are scary here tonight. And they're not supposed to let up until 9AM.

I really feel for everybody who's about 150 miles west of me and about halfway through the upper part of the country though.

I hope they don't go through a repeat of what happened the other day. It doesn't look good.

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SIGNYM

Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:22 AM

Oh, I saw the tornado forecast. Scary, indeed!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Friday, December 17, 2021 3:56 AM

There was rain this morning but dry and sunny now.

Not a bad morning at mah jong. I picked up 3rd today.

BRENDA

Friday, December 17, 2021 9:24 AM

Off to work for me tomorrow.

BRENDA

Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:47 AM

Sore feet on the agenda for tonight.

Have to take the first "John Wick" movie back to the library tomorrow. It was interesting.

SIGNYM

Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
There was rain this morning but dry and sunny now.

Not a bad morning at mah jong. I picked up 3rd today.

WOOOOHOO!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:27 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Sore feet on the agenda for tonight.

Have to take the first "John Wick" movie back to the library tomorrow. It was interesting.

Was thinking about watching it. Keanu Reeves sometimes turns in an interesting performance, or is in interesting movies.

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
There was rain this morning but dry and sunny now.

Not a bad morning at mah jong. I picked up 3rd today.
WOOOOHOO!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

That was nice. I haven't won in quite a while.

Finished up with 4,000 points Thursday morning.

BRENDA

Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Sore feet on the agenda for tonight.

Have to take the first "John Wick" movie back to the library tomorrow. It was interesting.
Was thinking about watching it. Keanu Reeves sometimes turns in an interesting performance, or is in interesting movies.

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

I liked it enough that I want to see if my library still has the second movie.

BRENDA

Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:16 AM

Got more white stuff but now it is raining. Have to see how much it rains overnight to see if the snow stays.

BRENDA

Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:04 PM

Laundry day then out in the rain to run errands.

BRENDA

Sunday, December 19, 2021 4:06 AM

Back in from my walk and all the snow is gone. Chased away by all the rain over night and this morning. Right now there is sweet sunshine.

BRENDA

Monday, December 20, 2021 12:07 AM

Bright, sunny Sunday where I am.

BRENDA

Monday, December 20, 2021 9:33 AM

Weather people calling for a bit more snow next week and maybe a white Christmas.

BRENDA

Monday, December 20, 2021 11:14 PM

Cold and dry for my walk today.

BRENDA

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 2:37 AM

Back from my walk and not terribly cold out. Got to get a couple of really late Christmas cards in the mail tomorrow. Yikes! I forgot to send out a couple and I got three mailed to me today.

BRENDA

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:28 PM

Out for my walk in a bit. Need to hit my local post office and do a couple of other things.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:54 AM

Back in and raining now.

1KIKI

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:00 AM

Then I'm glad you're cozy inside while it rains!

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by 1KIKI:

Then I'm glad you're cozy inside while it rains!

So was I.

It rained most of the afternoon.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:23 AM

Fog now.

SIGNYM

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by Brenda:
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Originally posted by 1KIKI:

Then I'm glad you're cozy inside while it rains!

So was I. It rained most of the afternoon.

Time to snuggle under a blanket with a good book!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Quote:
Originally posted by 1KIKI:

Then I'm glad you're cozy inside while it rains!

So was I. It rained most of the afternoon.
Time to snuggle under a blanket with a good book!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

No time. I got things to do for my Christmas.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 10:52 PM

Out and about in a few. Might need umbrella again.

1KIKI

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:25 PM

It's not QUITE the Night Before Christmas !!!!

But if I'm not back to this thread before then, I hope you both have a good Christmas eve and a Merry Christmas day!

MERRY
CHRISTMAS !!!

..-~'*'~-.. ..-~'*'~-.. ..-~'*'~-.. ..-~'*'~-.. ..-~'*'~-.. ..-~'*'~-.. ..-~'*'~-..

BRENDA

Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:58 AM

Merry Christmas Kiki.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:00 AM

Friend of my brother's dropped a small Christmas gift for me this morning. A box of chocolates and a card with $100 gift card for Walmart and $50. At least those are useful. Doubt I'll eat the chocolates. Might take them over to mah jong and they can have them for lunch. Not much in them I will eat.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:00 AM

Just some music and nothing Christmas.

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 23, 2021 4:18 AM

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 23, 2021 8:51 AM

I see we're in for unsettled weather for the next ten days, and perhaps up to 3 inches of rain. If that's true, add the 2 inches we got midmonth and the 1 inch late October that'll be 6 whole inches.
A girl can dream, can't she?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Thursday, December 23, 2021 9:12 AM

Hope you get the rain you want SIG. Weather people are calling for snow starting tomorrow night into Friday, which means it might be a white Christmas for my area. Also possible white for next week too. Right now it is dry.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:18 AM

Mah jong in the morning then errands after.

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by Brenda:
Mah jong in the morning then errands after.

. Best of luck!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:40 AM

Don't know why I never made this before, but I made vegetable beef soup today. Kinda winged it, but I used chuck, carrots, celery, (no onions bc of daughter), potato, homemade tomato sauce, okra (leftover frozen), bay, peppercorns, salt, and chicken broth and according to the family it turned out great! The secret is, I simmered the cubed meat in broth with bay and peppercorns for 2 hours b4 adding the vegetables, so the meat came out very tender and the broth very flavorful.

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

1KIKI

Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:06 PM

I've found out that - supposedly - Hodo Soy organic yuba sheets are available locally (at Whole Paycheck). If so, I'd love to make something that's thicker than chicken noodle soup, and not 'gloppy' like chicken noodle casserole.

Chicken chunks, carrots, celery, onion, and peas, with a tad of tomato paste for umami, some boiled-down chicken broth lightly thickened, and yuba 'noodles'.

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:13 PM

Sounds great!

Just don't eat soy more than once a week, according to my gynecologist.

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 23, 2021 11:19 PM

I put out the "rain gage" in anticipation of that 2" of rain "they say" we're going to get today, but this time I put a cinder block in the middle of the yard for it, so I should get an accurate collection.

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Friday, December 24, 2021 2:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Mah jong in the morning then errands after.
. Best of luck!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

Unfortunately SIG, no luck. But there is still one more week. So we shall see.

BRENDA

Friday, December 24, 2021 2:55 AM

Back from mah jong and errands. Everything done for today. Just having a sit down now.

SIGNYM

Friday, December 24, 2021 8:49 AM

Have a sit-down for me! I'm so out of energy I could use a double sit-down!

It's been raining steadily since 2:30 PM and now 7:30PM. Sometimes lightly, sometimes a little heavier than"moderate".

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Friday, December 24, 2021 9:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Have a sit-down for me! I'm so out of energy I could use a double sit-down!

It's been raining steadily since 2:30 PM and now 7:30PM. Sometimes lightly, sometimes a little heavier than"moderate".

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

Yay! on the rain SIG. Still waiting to see if snow arrives before I go to bed tonight.

SIGNYM

Friday, December 24, 2021 9:24 AM

Yeah, my" rain gage" might actually overflow! But I'm not about to run out in the rain, rescue the gage, measure, and empty!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Friday, December 24, 2021 9:45 AM

That's good. Glad it arrived.

BRENDA

Friday, December 24, 2021 9:46 AM

Just got a phone call a bit ago from my boss, inviting me over to the house for Christmas dinner. Also when I am out tomorrow, I have to pick up something to take with me for desert. She specified that I should get something I like.

BRENDA

Friday, December 24, 2021 11:14 PM

Out for my walk in the snow which arrived last night. Got to do a couple of things today. And I'm taking myself out to lunch.

SIGNYM

Friday, December 24, 2021 11:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Out for my walk in the snow which arrived last night. Got to do a couple of things today. And I'm taking myself out to lunch.

I wonder if the white stuff will hang around thru Xmas?

Any particular menu you have in mind?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Saturday, December 25, 2021 3:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Out for my walk in the snow which arrived last night. Got to do a couple of things today. And I'm taking myself out to lunch.
I wonder if the white stuff will hang around thru Xmas?

Any particular menu you have in mind?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

What snow we got here was washed away by the rain. So we shall see if we get anymore tonight. Weather people are calling for a white Christmas. But who knows.

I went to a local White Spot and ordered a small portion of fish and chips. It was very good.

BRENDA

Saturday, December 25, 2021 3:38 AM

Have my Christmas dinner going today because even thought I am going out tomorrow, I will have to eat before I eat. My boss and her husband give me a time to come over and say we'll be having supper at 5pm. We never do. So I imagine it will be the same tomorrow even though their son, daughter in law and latest grandchild will be there along with another family.

BRENDA

Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:17 AM

Well, the snow has stayed, so it is boots, cane and possibly umbrella when I go out to my boss'.

SIGNYM

Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:54 AM

Well, I tried something different this Xmas: I made rib-eye roast. (It was on sale. Even then, it was an intimdatingly expensive piece of meat.)

Never having made it before, I consulted a half-dozen online recipes- they all said something different! but I settled on an internal temp of 130F - checked my TWO meat thermometers to make sure they worked and read the same temp, and roasted it to medium rare to medium (depending on which slice I took) and the family LOVED it!

Also had asparagus, cauliflower Polonaise (with buttered bread crumbs) - and for dear daughter, since she can't eat crucifers, shirataki noodles with Alfredo sauce, cherry pie, and eggnog for desert.

Dog shared our dinner. She was so replete she just lay down and digested!

That is the last big, rich meal for a while! Just planning charcuterie, crackers, the traditional pickled herring, and champagne for New Year's Eve, but it's gonna be healthy eating from now on!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Sunday, December 26, 2021 10:37 AM

Got back from my boss' and dinner was okay. Sitting down to dinner was late as per usual but it got me out and that was a good thing.

SIGNYM

Sunday, December 26, 2021 10:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Got back from my boss' and dinner was okay. Sitting down to dinner was late as per usual but it got me out and that was a good thing.

Yes, getting ut is a good thing!

I noticed that you're going out for mahjong, meeting friends for lunch, taking yourself out for meals, and going out for dinner, and I can't help compare this to how limited things were under Covid resstrictions and, before that, in your dreary basement rental! It seems to me that altho I know you still have health problems and restrictions, you have a cozy place to call home, and friends and enjoyable activities, and I can't help but hope that your new year will be even better.

Cheers!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Monday, December 27, 2021 12:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Got back from my boss' and dinner was okay. Sitting down to dinner was late as per usual but it got me out and that was a good thing.
Yes, getting ut is a good thing!

I noticed that you're going out for mahjong, meeting friends for lunch, taking yourself out for meals, and going out for dinner, and I can't help compare this to how limited things were under Covid resstrictions and, before that, in your dreary basement rental! It seems to me that altho I know you still have health problems and restrictions, you have a cozy place to call home, and friends and enjoyable activities, and I can't help but hope that your new year will be even better.

Cheers!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

It was good.

Have keep myself occupied. And I was more limited the year before with the restrictions. Yeah, that place was bad. Ah yes the lingering after effects of the brain tumour. Things that will never go away. I am in a much and I stress much better place with all that is going on. Oh, I still get my bouts of depression and have to beat it off with a stick.

I look forward to my walks and meals out, mah jong, seeing my friend that I've known since high school.

I hope so. I still have my writing and trying to find a publisher. *fingers crossed* on that one. *L* But I enjoy trying to figure things out for it.

So, I guess you could say that I am reasonable.

BRENDA

Monday, December 27, 2021 12:29 AM

Lazy Sunday for me looking at the snow outside. My area is in to the minuses as far as temps go. Unusual for here. Temps like these are seen up in the Interior or Yukon, NWT, Nunavut and farther east like Alberta and such. *L*

Have to see when it is going to warm up again.

MAGONSDAUGHTER

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:00 AM

Lovely mild weather here- bushfire risk very low due to La Niña - which is just as well after the past couple of years. Hope everyone is safe and doing ok

1KIKI

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:03 AM

I hope you all had a good Christmas!

MAGONSDAUGHTER

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:14 AM

I spent it in isolation and trying to get tested when so many testing sites were closed. Luckily a negative result so I can off down to the coast to spend some time with the relies (relatives)

1KIKI

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:22 AM

Have a great visit!

It looks like you're running about 77% of (eligible) people fully vaccinated, so I have good hope you and your family will be healthy for the New Year!

MAGONSDAUGHTER

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:24 AM

In the 90s in my state. But we’ve been living with the ‘Rona for awhile unlike some of the other states

MAGONSDAUGHTER

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:24 AM

In the 90s in my state. But we’ve been living with the ‘Rona for awhile unlike some of the other states

BRENDA

Monday, December 27, 2021 2:46 AM

Have a great visit and enjoy the weather.

SIGNYM

Monday, December 27, 2021 4:29 AM

Indeed! It's always nice to get out and see family and friends!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

SIGNYM

Monday, December 27, 2021 10:06 AM

Even if it stops raining right now, we wouldn't get worse than 50pct of our yearly average. So it could be worse!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Monday, December 27, 2021 11:38 PM

Out for my walk in the c-c-c-c-cold. Computer temp is reading -12C for where I am. So that means bundling up before I head out. Just got a couple of things to do.

SIGNYM

Monday, December 27, 2021 11:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Out for my walk in the c-c-c-c-cold. Computer temp is reading -12C for where I am. So that means bundling up before I head out. Just got a couple of things to do.

Wow, that IS cold!!!!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Out for my walk in the c-c-c-c-cold. Computer temp is reading -12C for where I am. So that means bundling up before I head out. Just got a couple of things to do.
Wow, that IS cold!!!!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

It actually wasn't bad until I had to stop at a crosswalk then I felt the cold. But with my scarf, hood up, gloves, boots and cane, I was okay.

Decided today to pick up the last plastic shelving unit I need for that kitchen cupboard, I will finish it over the next bit. No rush and one other thing done then when I got back took out the kitchen garbage. Now just a nice sit down until supper.

Computer temp is reading -9C now but more clouds rolling in. Suppose in the next day to see a bit more snow for my area.

BRENDA

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:22 PM

Out for a walk on another cold but sunny day. Suppose to go up to -5C for a high today.

Just need a bit of groceries today.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 3:38 AM

Back and in with all things done. Temps still in the minuses but trying to warm up. Sun is out anyways.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 8:46 AM

Computer moving slow tonight must be the cold affecting the building which means wires and such are getting cold. It is getting better since its been on for a few minutes and in use.

BRENDA

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 11:37 PM

Out for a walk in the cold but sunny day.

1KIKI

Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:34 AM

I hope you stay dry and cozy, Brenda!

1KIKI

Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:34 AM

If I don't get back to this thread before then -

HAPPY NEW YEAR Signy and Brenda!

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 30, 2021 1:03 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 1KIKI:

If I don't get back to this thread before then -

HAPPY NEW YEAR Signy and Brenda!

You too, KIKI!!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Thursday, December 30, 2021 2:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 1KIKI:

I hope you stay dry and cozy, Brenda!

I am both Kiki.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 30, 2021 2:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 1KIKI:

If I don't get back to this thread before then -

HAPPY NEW YEAR Signy and Brenda!

Happy New Year to you to Kiki.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 30, 2021 2:27 AM

Temp sitting at -4C. Got to warm up a bit more if it is going to snow.

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 30, 2021 8:54 AM

Dear daughter went shopping, a lot of empty shelf spaces!

No table water crackers, no ham steak, no smoked sausage, no 1/2 turkey breast, no frozen onion rings. No sesame seed oil.

NO EGGNOG!

Fortunately the only thing that I really needed for the upcoming week's menu is the ham steak (for ham and vegetable soup) and that will probably be restocked before it's turn in the menu shows up. If not, I have a smoked sausage left, altho I would prefer to use something less fatty.

Today's menu was stir-fried marinated pork tenderloin (on sale! 3.99/lb!). For daughter, bc she can't eat crucifers, "fried rice" (really just rice and cooked mixed vegetables with sesame seed oil, tamari and sugar) and for hubby stir-fried red pepper and shredded cabbage with oil, ginger, sesame oil, tamari, a little sugar, garlic, spinach, chipotle with the stir-fried pork on top with Sriracha on that.

Not bad for a person who can't smell, OR taste, at the moment!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:13 AM

My lamb chops for my New Years dinner will be a bit pricey when I get them but that is okay. They are a treat anyways. I'll pick up some more brussel sprouts tomorrow when I am out and about after mah jong.

BRENDA

Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:14 AM

Last mah jong game of 2021 tomorrow. Wish me luck.

SIGNYM

Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Temp sitting at -4C. Got to warm up a bit more if it is going to snow.

warm up to snow?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Friday, December 31, 2021 3:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Temp sitting at -4C. Got to warm up a bit more if it is going to snow.
warm up to snow?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

That's my understanding of that. If I am getting it wrong. Oh well. It did snow last night. Started around 9pm.

BRENDA

Friday, December 31, 2021 3:15 AM

Back from mah jong and errands. I got second place today. Mind there were only 6 of us playing but it was a good morning.

SIGNYM

Friday, December 31, 2021 3:17 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Back from mah jong and errands. I got second place today. Mind there were only 6 of us playing but it was a good morning.

Yee ha!

"Only' six people? How many ppl usually play?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

BRENDA

Friday, December 31, 2021 5:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Back from mah jong and errands. I got second place today. Mind there were only 6 of us playing but it was a good morning.
Yee ha!

"Only' six people? How many ppl usually play?

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

Yeah, I didn't think I would come close as the other two I was playing with were getting the better tiles. I finished up with over 5,000 points. So $4 was my winnings.
We can get as many as 12 but 6 was good for today because of the snow and Christmas.

SIGNYM

Friday, December 31, 2021 5:42 AM

Oh, so that can be quite a large group! Do 12 people play all together? Or do you break up into smaller groups?

Yes, a lot of people are recovering from Xmas, getting ready for tomorrow. I'm sure the snow didn't help, either.

It was pouring this AM and traffic was really light. I think for the holiday and weather-related reasons here too.

Well, have a good New Year's Eve, BRENDA! May the New Year be even better than the old!

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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake

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