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Post by lauriet on Dec 21, 2023 8:02:43 GMT -6
Good morning. I've got coffee, help yourselves. Off to the store in a few as the Yeti now has to take his dad to his dr appt-his sister flew in yesterday and is sick. So, he'll go to Fargo and I'll go to Bemidji and do my stuff. Per last night's discussion: we now alternate CM Eve so it's easier for MIL, first year she then did CM Day w/ a full meal? ? Now, this year, CM eve is here, CM a.m. is at the farm, then we have to go to BIL's for CM night-we will have all been together less than 24 hrs before. I am totally stumped, and if I had said we were going back to my family's like that it'd be like "why?" Also, we now don't go to CM service at church, grrr. I am trying to de-commercialize all of this and will be throwing the hammer down for when there is a baby involved, as we don't have an "us" Christmas any more. That one year, we'd done CM eve, then went to the farm to be there at 9 a.m., we were told they were doing CM day dinner at noon. Tj almost lost his "stuff" and pointed out 1 1/2 hr drive each way to the farm, 9. a.m. time there, that'd give us 1 1/2 hrs there and then drive back. Nope! 2:00, nope! Evening, maybe! I know they are not planning to do the CM night one and staying home here. There, gotta get dressed, that is my Ted Talk for the day.
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Post by cjayh16 on Dec 21, 2023 8:50:56 GMT -6
Good Morning....
It's sunny and warming up some. I have nothing much planned. I might see if my mom wants to meet for lunch at Arby's.
Lauriet...looks like a lot of families go through this stuff. I'll see how things go this year and then after I'll let DD know how I feel on the subject...and that we aren't doing it like that again next year.
Hoping Icook and GrammyDebbie are feeling better. I'm still coughing but feel better than I did a couple days ago.
Not much happening except for laundry going.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 21, 2023 8:59:31 GMT -6
 Good morning and happy first day of winter.
Partly cloudy, 53º and no breeze this morning. It sounds like a wet few days ahead. I hope Mandy and I can get out in between rains.
Two loads of laundry today, one tomorrow and the sheets on Saturday. That is my to do list for the next three days.
CJ, I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling better. By Christmas you should be good as new.  Yes, CJ, speak up and voice your feelings.
Laurie, yep the baby will bring about changes for sure. Christmas church services here will be online again this year. Last year Mark was too ill and this year, I don't drive in the dark. Thank God for online options, I'll have two services.
Before the rains, I would like to sweep off the porch so it won't turn to mud later. A high today of 74º will make it nice to do things outside. Temps drop for many days to come after today.
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Post by elle on Dec 21, 2023 9:45:20 GMT -6
It's cloudy but we're going to be in the mid 40's today. I have company coming this afternoon and we'll eat some of my "goodies." It's been a busy week but I do have all my shopping done and I need to get one gift bagged and under the tree. Tomorrow I hope to get "things" organized for Christmas morning so I won't have so much to do. Cleaning? I'm not sure if it'll get done or not, but oh well, they won't be thinking of that, they will be hungry and anxious to open gifts and play games. LOL
LAURIE Wow! a lot going on there. LOL
CJ I hope all works out for you. It's hard when there's other families involved. I think you're handling it very well.
MAMMA You have a lot of laundry! but I don't have the sand like you do either. Just take it easy on your arms.
TTYL
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 21, 2023 9:57:28 GMT -6
Elle, my loads of laundry are small, I don't have a lot of clothes or wundies. Though it may seem like a lot of laundry by how many loads, it's not a lot of work. I wish I could join you for Christmas, it sounds so very nice. It's just Mandy and I and church on the computer for me. I will do a Facetime with Lincoln on Christmas eve. He sent me a gift and wants to see me open it. This year I sent one to him and Maria too. Normally we don't exchange.
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Post by keyscarolyn on Dec 21, 2023 10:11:12 GMT -6
Hello,
I went to my friends house yesterday and we
Went out to lunch. I had taken her p/b fudge
pound cake, walnuts and apples. Some dish
cloths and cookies.
She gave me lots of things too.
After lunch we went to a nice thrift store and
they had their Christmas stuff 70 percent
off. I bought some nice things, don't need anything
can always give them to the kids.
I am staying in today.
Hope all is you are well and having a
Wonderful season.
🥶
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Post by greenback on Dec 21, 2023 10:45:48 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies - - - It's 36 but cloudy - I miss the wonderful sunshine we had yesterday. I didn't feel like hitting the shower right away again, so here I sit again. I usually reserve that for Sat. but I guess I can do it anytime I feel like it.
My projects for the day are to do up some hand wash dishes and stuff the stockings. I had planned to do that earlier, but it hasn't happened yet. Then at 5, I have a BB game to watch again. I enjoyed the boys game last night and am sure I will also enjoy the gals tonight. I also talked to my friend that retired yesterday - She was busy when I ran her gift out there so didn't talk much, but she had a good day. I would also like to run down town and go in one store - I can talk myself out of that pretty easy, so will see.
Laurie and CJ - it seems like there is always one side of the family that feels they have complete rights to all of the holidays and one side that is expected to take whatever is left! I agree with your thoughts that things need to change when the baby comes and you will need your own time with just them, and as it gets older, they will need their own time just the 3 of them and however many arrive after this one. I read a post on FB about the time when you have 5 or more places to go and then as you age, you have nothing to plan, host or have company - - there's a lot of truth to it, and I'm sure many of you have read it being passed around as well.
Mamma, It just doesn't seem like Christmas to me without going to church, but I certainly understand your not wanting to drive after dark with all of the traffic. I only have a few short blocks to go. I doubt that I will get there in the morning, as I'm not sure I can get there that early with company in the house. Is Jill still in the hospital?
Ellie, Don't worry about the cleaning - once they get there, there will be so much happening to think about that. I told my cleaning lady that I would rather have her after they leave - I only have her once a month. I am hoping we can play some games here too - will see.
Carolyn, the sad part about wanting to give our treasures to our kids is that they don't want them either. The younger generation doesn't value the same things we do. I have some beautiful things that I know they could care less about. Glad you had a good visit with your friend.
Hope everyone is starting to feel better and all will stay healthy over the holidays - have a good day!
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 21, 2023 11:02:54 GMT -6
Jane, I'm afraid that I will sit and cry through the whole church service this year, so I'll just cry at home. But I know what you mean about it not feeling like Christmas without church. I'm just happy that I can watch and sing with the service on line. Jill was in the hospital one day. It was her migraines that caused the problem. The vomiting dehydrated her, depleting all her electrolytes etc. She is back to work and feeling much better. She got new meds. Thanks for asking. I know how much you enjoy your games, I do hope it's a good game for you to watch.
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Post by grammyoh on Dec 21, 2023 11:13:18 GMT -6
Goodmoring grannies, it's a cloudy day here in mid Ohio. Temp should soon be reaching a high in the upper 40s. Not bad for the arrival of winter. I've been out and about this morning. An early Dr visit was the first thing then get some blood drawn on to the next things. We went to the little market to pick up the prime rib for Christmas dinner. $$$$WOW. Price of beef! I have given fewer and fewer gifts for the last several yrs and now I purchase the prime rib for everyone to enjoy and say Merry Christmas to all! Even the kids can't think of anything they want. The kids are home schooled so they don't need school clothes. DGD is massage therapist and several clients keep bringing out grown toys for the kids so not much to shop for. DD and I are combining $$$$ and giving them savings bonds. They will appreciate that later when a little older and see the $$$
CJ so glad that you have some peace about Christmas with DD and family. I'm sure you want your time with them but sounds like a good solution to not mess with HIS family peace within the family is also important. Maybe dd will be able to voice her feeling on this the next time. Just shows all the grannies what a great person you are not to make things difficult for your dd. A grannie hug for you!!!
Laurie I don't know how you keep tract of all the places you have to be!!! Just be careful when out there! The time comes when we have to make our own plans or someone else will be quick to make them for you
Mamma hope you take a break from cleaning. Santa won't mind a little dust!
Elle so nice to see someone who has everything ready for Christmas! I always said one more day or one more dollar meant something to do or buy!
Time to move on
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Post by greenback on Dec 21, 2023 11:44:28 GMT -6
Grammy, I use to think savings bonds were such a good gift and recommended them often, especially to grandparents or for baby, graduation gifts ect. They have changed the process so much that I would recommend NOT getting them anymore and putting the funds in a savings account. I have not kept up on the bonds since I have left the back, but even then, the bank no longer ordered them for you, and you DO NOT get a certificate or actually bond anymore. I saw to many cases where the bonds were forgotten about even when you got the actually thing, since they are a long term savings plan. Now, without anything to find and remind you that you have one or more, I for see many, many bought and never redeemed. The interest rate was really low too, the last I knew. I know savings accounts have been low too, but I think they are rising some now. Please talk to someone at your bank before you buy them!
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 21, 2023 13:04:48 GMT -6
Jane, when we moved into my MIL house we found two savings bonds and couldn't do anything with them. They were deemed worthless. I feel you gave Grammy some very good advice, check before you buy.
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Post by grammydebbie on Dec 21, 2023 16:03:19 GMT -6
Good afternoon to all. It is a dreary day here and rain is in the forecast. We need it.
After feeling--and sounding--really barky/cruddy/stuffed up last night and Mike insisting I was going to the doctor, I feel some better today. I slept better, too. He went to town for more things related to his Mom's estate and I stayed home, rode my recumbent bike and baked a double batch of cinnamon rolls and made 12 bottles of apple spice syrup. I had ordered cute bottles for the syrup and it is a Taste of Home recipe. I will be giving those as gifts to neighbors and to family members. The cinnamon rolls are for the neighbors. Tomorrow, I will bake for our Christmas Eve dinner and for the family Christmas with the Johnsons on Saturday. I am tired just thinking about it. Pork chops, corn on the cob and salad for supper tonight. I also got out all my Christmas napkins, plastic plates (no paper because we're having steak, but these are still disposable), cups and silverware in preparation for Sunday evening. Also spent time on the phone arguing with the company from which Mike retired before going to welding inspecting. They are supposed to, as a retiree, pay for his Medicare supplement, prescription plan, etc., and they already pay for mine as his dependent, but they are completely messed up and are saying he only qualifies for less than half the amount. No way, I as the dependent, should get more than he as the retiree does, but I think that is part of the problem--me being older and already on Medicare has them confused. Just hate that we have been working on this since November 9 and they keep promising an answer and we still don't have one. And, he has his first appointment with the company's provider to sign up for Medicare tomorrow morning! Oh well, I guess it will get resolved at some point. Bureaucracy is so frustrating, though!
We have Christmas Eve here with all the kids and grandkids and then Mike and I spend Christmas Day alone which is just fine with us--we need to recover! The kids have Christmas Day with their own immediate families and then #1 and her family go to DSIL's parents in the afternoon. DSIL #2's family usually has their Christmas on the weekend before or after Christmas. This year, they are having it this Saturday evening, so they will have a big day with Johnson Christmas at noon and then that family Christmas in the evening.
We have only one service at our church this Sunday and next; it's at 10:00 and there is no Sunday School. Mike and I will go to church, but have decided we won't be going back for the candlelight service that evening. It just makes our dinner with the kids so late and makes them really late getting home and they still have to play Santa when they do get home and get the kids to bed! Also, they will all be going to their respective churches on Sunday morning, too.
We got savings bonds a few years ago when DH's aunt passed and they were a great deal of trouble to cash in, even though they were old enough to be fully funded. One was a unique one and it was almost more trouble than it was worth to get it cashed.
Time to help Mike with some things on DMIL's estate paperwork. Wishing all a wonderful evening.
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Post by italiancook on Dec 21, 2023 16:10:54 GMT -6
I'm late again today Been busy Christina came. No cleaning today She's coming tomorrow for a few hours. That will make three times this week. She made two phone calls for me this morning as my voice still isn't the best. I talked to my nurse friend last night & she told me to call & get the results of my chest X-ray No one would tell me Heather(nurse practitioner) had to notify me. Christina got on the computer & set up My Chart so I can check things myself. Chest X-ray was OK. Heather called this afternoon that I was OK She put me on a weeks worth of antibiotics. Christina took me to the cardiologist to get the OK from him for the eye surgery. Christina called the Drs. office to cancel my appt. since I'm sick They insisted that I come in. Dr. said I didn't have to he would do it all on the computer. Waste of $30 for that news.
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? Now, this year, CM eve is here, CM a.m. is at the farm, then we have to go to BIL's for CM night-we will have all been together less than 24 hrs before. I am totally stumped, and if I had said we were going back to my family's like that it'd be like "why?" Also, we now don't go to CM service at church, grrr. I am trying to de-commercialize all of this and will be throwing the hammer down for when there is a baby involved, as we don't have an "us" Christmas any more. That one year, we'd done CM eve, then went to the farm to be there at 9 a.m., we were told they were doing CM day dinner at noon. Tj almost lost his "stuff" and pointed out 1 1/2 hr drive each way to the farm, 9. a.m. time there, that'd give us 1 1/2 hrs there and then drive back. Nope! 2:00, nope! Evening, maybe! I know they are not planning to do the CM night one and staying home here. There, gotta get dressed, that is my Ted Talk for the day.
Yes, CJ, speak up and voice your feelings.
