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Post by lauriet on May 25, 2024 5:49:23 GMT -6
Good morning all. Per my weather app it is to be 62* and sunny today, that would be a nice change. Yesterday was a fun day with the MP, DIL was working and #1 and the Yeti ran to town to get some things for Sunday's gathering, so I had kiddo duty. #1 is very interested in his heritage and as a descendant he is not an enrolled tribal member-think blood quantum numbers, but the MP is having a naming ceremony where he will be given an Ojibway name. #1 was given his by the Yeti's uncle, you can ask an elder to do so for a baby (as in MP's case) or as an adult (as in #1's case.) #2 has not expressed the same interest, but still could. There is a process for food prep as well as how to take care of any leftovers. My friend made small quilts to be used as gifts for those involved in the naming ceremony.
I have to leave in a couple of hours to pick up something I bought on FB Marketplace, I need to get gas first. Then I'll stop at the IL's as MIL has a large insulated cooler with a spigot (Coleman type) that she wants to get rid of and I am going to get it and bring it here to wash and then take it to Ann's cabin. She should be here tonight and I am going to open the cabin for her and leave water and turn the fridge on. I've not been there since fall, so hopefully all is good. While she is here she needs to find a roofer to replace the cabin's roof. I need to bring her wagon to the parking spot for taking stuff up to the cabin and then also go to look for something at the other house too. I was pretty excited that someone had expressed interest in it, but I don't know what happened there, so next week I'll be cleaning again over there and seeing if there is anything else I want to transplant. The plan to go to CF for graduation changed as we have a memorial burial Thursday and a funeral on Saturday so I'll grab some cards and get them in the mail. BTW-you can now buy graduation cards in 5 packs at $ General, they do have nice sayings in them too. I had found some like that at WM a couple of years ago as well. Looking at my calendar I see there is a thing to go to for the Arts Initiative and it appears Wednesday is the day to go to it. The thought that summer would slow down, yeah, right.
There is coffee, help yourselves. Blessed be.
BTW, DIL said she saw a large black bear while out walking on Ticklebelly Road, oh yay....There are geese honking right now, they look so amazing when they fly almost touching the water.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on May 25, 2024 8:07:20 GMT -6
At 66º and breezy it felt chilly walking to the pet area this morning. No one else was there as I was in no hurry this morning to get out of bed or away from my cup of coffee. Mandy was all ears this morning and seemed quite cautious walking home and she didn't drag along like she usually does either. Not sure what she was hearing but she was uncomfortable. And wouldn't you know it I was not carrying my gun today. Why would I? Well bobcats and other not so friendly critters have been spotted in the foothills numerous time. I feel safe here, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
Well, FedEx did it again. After an hour on the phone with FedEX and Amazon I found out that FedEx changed my address again. Amazon really was a great help getting me a refund. The shipper had it right but FedEx changed it to the lot/home where we had the fire, it's just an empty lot now. Before things got straightened out I was on the phone for two hours, and multiple emails that lead no where. Finally around 5, FedEx called to say that they have my package but they could not find the address. I corrected them and I got very angry about why they keep changing the address that the shippers use. I found the company where my chairs came from and ordered from them since I was refunded from Amazon. This was before FE found my package. Now I have 4 chairs coming. I only got an order number from the furniture company but no receipt. Will that order really come or will I have 4 chairs. Should I not accept the order that FE found and is delivering today or what? Or not accept it and hope the other chairs come this week? What a day I had.
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Post by cjayh16 on May 25, 2024 8:28:46 GMT -6
Good Morning....
I sat out with my coffee this morning but it wasn't long and it started thundering and soon rain. I came in and did some other things and now it's starting to brighten up.
We are meeting our friends that winter in AZ for dinner tonight. They stayed a bit longer as they bought a different place in the same community...and had things they wanted done in the new place and things in the old place before putting that on the market. I'm anxious to see pictures of the new place. We are planning to go next winter to visit them.
The pollen is really think in the air right now. I don't suffer from allergies but DH does. I'm constantly wiping the window sills and it comes away yellow. I'm sure the floors will need a good cleaning, more than the swiffer, soon.
Mamma...hope the chair "game" is over soon.
Lauriet...sounds like fun times with the MP. Don't need any bears hanging around.
Have a great day..........
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Post by greenback on May 25, 2024 8:29:58 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies ~ ~ ~ A nice sunny start to the day, and they said this would be the nice day of the weekend. Maybe it will be warm enough to get out on the porch for awhile. Not much happening here this weekend, so it would be nice to get out there for a change of scenery. Laurie, what an interesting weekend you have - - will be anxious to hear more about it. Sorry that you won't be able to get to CF for graduation, as I know how much you were looking forward to that. I'm sure they will all understand why you couldn't come. Mamma, and the saga just continues - - it will be interesting to see what happens. Good Luck. My coffee seemed to hit the spot too this morning - I would like more, but have been trying to cut back, so have limited myself to 2 cups a day except on coffee Tuesday!
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Post by Admin/Mamma on May 25, 2024 8:46:29 GMT -6
OMG, Amazon just informed me to keep the chairs that have been refunded and I will not be charged for them. Once a refund is issued it's game over and if the product is delivered after the refund it is to not be returned and no charge. So my chairs that come today will be free. The ones coming from the furniture compnay I have to try and cancel on Tuesday when they are open again. I'm so glad Amazon is so easy to work with. I just didn't want to do anything wrong. Now I can rest knowing I did the everything I could right way.
My goodness the breeze out of the west is chilly. It's 67º so the breeze feels chilly to me. Mandy isn't even on the porch! hehe High today of 94º and breezy. Some cleaning and chair assembly today. Not much else planned.
CJ, how fun to get together with your friends. What city in AZ? I forgot.
Jane, it's cool enough that I finished the whole pot of coffee this morning. My coffee is half cafe so I don't have to limit what I drink. But fully leaded nope, no can do at all, or maybe half a cup.
I just got a text from FedEx saying my chairs will be delivered at 10:45, we shall see. What a rotten company.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on May 25, 2024 10:00:29 GMT -6
Typical FedEx, I just got a text saying my delivery won't be here until Tuesday. I'm wondering if I will ever get it or the other one I ordered.
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Post by elle on May 25, 2024 10:05:04 GMT -6
Good afternoon, it's a beautiful day in Ohio! at least in my neck of the woods. It's 75* and supposed to be in the lower to mid 80's. Yesterday a friend came and we walked the boardwalk at our reservoir. It was warm at times but shady in spots so not a bad walk. I have cleaning and laundry to do yet. It will be lunch first.
LAURIE 62* sounds cool. But with the sun, it could be quite comfortable.
MAMMA Yay!!!I'm glad Amazon is being so good and fair to you. It seems Fed-Ex could learn something from them. Are you sure you can't us 4 new chairs since 2 are free? Maybe the grannies should pay you a visit and occupy the chairs. LOL
CJ Doesn't the day seem to go better when we start with our coffee in the open air outside? I love it. What a nice trip to look forward to next year.
GREENBACK We will take the sunshine any day, right? LOL It just another "same" kind of day here too. But I still prefer that to working. LOL
My stomach says it needs something to eat so off to the kitchen I go.
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Post by cjayh16 on May 25, 2024 10:11:34 GMT -6
Mamma...I've had that happen a few times with Amazon. They don't want it back...just keep and no charge.
DD/DSIL and the kids will be here shortly, then we are going to go visit DMIL. We've been after them for some time now to take the kids over to see her...so today it's finally happening. DH is there now making sure she is up and dressed when we get there. I know Teddy will be scared and cry (like he always does) but Penny should be fine.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on May 25, 2024 10:56:09 GMT -6
CJ, I hope that Teddy surprises y'all and doesn't shy away or cry. That would make great grandma happy. Yes, I've been able to keep things before with no charge, bit this is more than a few dollars so I wasn't sure.
Elle, I would love for all the grannies to be able to visit me. And if I get any of the chairs I'm going to keep them. I'll sell the extra chairs with the round table that I'm trying to sell. Maybe then the table will sell better as a set. I have no room for all 4 chairs. My place is quite small.
I'm thinking of making a hamburger for lunch today. I'll have the pasta salad I made yesterday for supper again.
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Post by italiancook on May 25, 2024 10:58:44 GMT -6
It's the weekend so that means cleaning I have a spare rib in my crock pot cooking for supper I always make cabbage & potatoes with it.
CJ That's nice the little ones will seeing your MIL
Elle It's going to be humid here thru Monday with some showers tomorrow & Monday Don't want severe storms like the other day Trees were down, road closures & lots of detours No power either
Mamma What a mess your dealing with I'm glad that Amazon is working with you.
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Post by keyscarolyn on May 25, 2024 11:06:18 GMT -6
I woke up to thunderstorm and decided to go back to sleep. Not doing much today. I was really hurting all night. I made pumpkin bread yesterday evening. I have strawberries I need to portion and freeze. Hope everyone has a good day. Be back later. 🦋🦋
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Post by elle on May 25, 2024 11:11:40 GMT -6
ICOOK The spareribs with cabbage sounds good although I prefer bbq ribs. It seems like there's always cleaning and laundry to get done.
CAROLYN I'm sorry you didn't sleep well. Hopefully tonight will be better for you. Do you grow the strawberries?
MAMMA I'll be making pasta salad tomorrow for Memorial day. What dressing do you use on it? I usually do Italian dressing for it.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on May 25, 2024 12:59:26 GMT -6
Elle, I make my own dressings and I have no recipe. It's a mix mosh of whatever turns my fancy. LOL I don't like Italian dressing so I never use it in anything. My mom liked it.
I had to close the doors because of the wind, a few windows are still open, but no need for a/c yet!! It's quite nice at 84º outside.
Lunch is done and so are the dishes. My arms are sore today so I'm not doing anything other than sit and then take Mandy out when needed.
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Post by elle on May 25, 2024 14:02:08 GMT -6
MAMMA I've also used Ranch dressing for the pasta salad. I guess one can use whatever meets their fancy. Do you put black olives in yours? I won't this time but I have before. I have my broccoli ready to put the salad together but will do it tomorrow.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on May 25, 2024 15:40:27 GMT -6
Elle, I have shell macaroni, celery, green pepper, onion, shredded carrots, and very small pieces of chicken in the salad. I mixed miracle whip salad dressing, with a touch of mustard, a little bit of sugar, a little bit of milk, and salt and pepper to taste, that's my dressing this time. It never is the same way twice. And I don't measure anything. Now and then I will mix ranch dressing with miracle whip and whatever I feel like. See I don't have a recipe LOL
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