Happy Birthday Kyra

January 8, 2014

Good morning.  Did I say it was nasty cold yesterday?  Well, I have to say it was a lot warmer yesterday than it was last night and this morning.  It was -4F degrees during the night, and it is -2F degrees this morning with a wind chill of -15F.   The weather man says that we should get up to 19F today, and only down to 15F tonight. 

If I thought I was bad for counting the days away till Spring, the weatherman is worse.  He's counting the days till Summer.  Only 164 days away!!  That's very little comfort right now though, because my fingers are rather cold as I sit here typing.

Today is my good friend Kyra's birthday.  It would be nice if you could stop over to her blog and leave her some birthday wishes.   Kyra, I'm wishing you a beautiful day filled with lots of love and happiness.  Happy Birthday, Kyra.  I'm so glad to call you my friend.

Well, this morning I have lots of news, some good and some not so good.  The good news is that my granddaughter Jasmine auditioned yesterday for a part in a new musical coming up, "The Wizard Of Oz".     Last evening, she got a call and was offered the part of Dorothy.  Woo Hoo!!  Congratulations Jazzy!

The not so good news is that my daughter Audrey is sick in bed, and daughter in law Janet is also sick in bed.   Girls, I'm hoping for a speedy recovery for both of you.  I love you. 

Before Christmas, I bought a new Amaryllis bulb, and Joe planted it.  We've all been watching the plant very closely, waiting for it to bloom.  Well yesterday it was in full bloom. and oh is it ever beautiful.  Here are a coupe of photos that I took with my phone.

While I was having fun with my phone, I also took a couple of photos of our Poinsettia plant which also is quite beautiful.

About an hour ago, I used my remote starter to start my car.  With this bitter cold, I wanted to make sure that it would start.  And it did!!!  I let it run for about ten minutes, then shut it off.  I'll try it again later this afternoon.  I'm not sure if Joe and I will do the food shopping today or tomorrow.  Either way, I need to know that my car will start.

When I started typing this blog, I had a full cup of hot coffee.  I didn't gulp it all down, so now I have a mug full of ice coffee.  Not quite what I was wanting right now.  So I think I'll head on out to the kitchen and make myself a hot cup of cocoa. 

When my cocoa is ready, I'm going to curl up in my lounge chair with my new afghan that Kyra made me for Christmas, and crochet for a while.   So, till tomorrow, Y'all try to stay warm, and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Oh Baby, It's Cold Outside

January 7, 2015

Good morning.  I say that with a smile on my face, but I really want to say "Grrrrrrr!!!, it's cold!!"   I know, I am so wimpy when it comes to the cold weather.  It was only 10F degrees during the night, and I don't think it is much warmer right now.

In my right mind, I realize that there are others trying to cope with even colder temperatures, and I really do try not to complain, but darn I don't like this cold!!  This kind of weather gives me the doldrums.  (Now there's a word you don't hear very often!)  I don't want to go out, or do much of anything.  Once I actually get out the door, I'm okay, but it's the getting out the door that is difficult.

Yesterday, Pogo and I went out to do a couple of errands and keep my appointment at the nail salon.  Would you believe?  It was snowing!  And it snowed all day.  Granted, it was a light snow and did not amount to much more than a dusting.

Last night, I broke down and put on a sweatshirt and sweatpants to sleep in.  Yup, it was that cold.  And I think I'm going to keep these warm jammies on all day today.   Hang in there self, it's only 74 more days till Spring.

I found a really nice saying on a friend's blog and thought I would share it here.  This one is special because most everyone in my family had (or has) light blue eyes.  I have hazel eyes, and three of my children got either brown or hazel eyes.   So this is for all the blue eyes.

I also found another really cute image on the web that seems quite fitting for mine and Pogo's late night raids on the refrigerator.  It sort of takes the guilt away from having our late night snacks.

I've been watching QVC shopping channel on TV all morning, and they have had some really great ideas for household clean up and storage.  I've been really good, I did not order anything.  But, I enjoy watching all the different products and ideas.

Now I think I'm going to make a nice hot cup of coffee, and enjoy it while I think up some fun mischief to get into today.  I may even have to run the vacuum.  I believe I injured a few dust bunnies  by stepping on them when I walked across the floor this morning. 

Gosh, have you ever heard a dust bunny cry out?  Gee, they sound so pitiful.   I may have to stay curled up in my lounge chair till Spring.  It's really too cold to throw all the little bunnies outside.  You know, dust bunnies got to live too!

That said, I'm off to the kitchen to make that coffee.  Till tomorrow, Y'all stay warm and have a great day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Happy Birthday Jasmine

January 6, 2015

Good morning.  Brrrrrrr!!!  This is just too cold for my comfort.  During the night, it was 13F degrees, and this morning it was up to 17F.  I have to go out for an appointment and to do a couple of errands in an hour, so I'm hoping it warms up a bit. 

Yesterday was Jasmine's birthday, and once again I'm a day late sending Birthday Wishes.  I realize it is all psychological.  Today would be my daughter Kerri's birthday, and every year I seem to send Jasmine her birthday wishes on this day instead of on the 5th.  At least this year, I got her card to her on time. 

So Happy Birthday to you Jazzy.  I hope all your dreams and wishes come true.  I love you.

This morning I've been watching some of the old game shows on TV.  Do you remember Match Game?  I took these photos off the TV with my phone.   Recognize Betty White in the middle photo?

The next program that came on after this one was Card Shark.  This episode featured young kids as contestants.

I have to admit that it's quite refreshing to watch these old shows.  There's no profanity used, and they're full of good clean fun.   Now that television has lowered some of it's morals and language standards, a lot of the programs today aren't as enjoyable as they used to be. 

Last night I did not do any crocheting.  I just watched a program, Major Crime, and turned in early.  Maybe being out in the cold air will give me a bit more energy.  You think?  I keep checking the calendar to see how many more days till Spring.  Just 74 more days. 

I am so bad sometimes!!  I just looked out the window to check the bird bath, and it had no water in it.  This is not good.  I checked it two days ago and it had plenty of water in it, so I wonder where all the water is going?  Of course I quickly got a bottle of water and filled it again.  I'll have to remember to check this daily. 

This afternoon, I'll have to call and make an appointment for Pogo at his beauty salon.  He's overdue for a bit of pampering.  Now I must get ready to leave for my appointment.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay warm and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Storm Gorgon Coming In Right Behind Storm Frona

January 5, 2015

Good morning.  Gosh, this weather is strange.  Yesterday never got up into the 50's until around 11 p.m. last night.  Shortly thereafter, it cooled down to around 40F.  The fog forecast for the morning arrived mid afternoon, and the "lots of rain" did not happen. 

Right now, it is 35F and dropping.  Tonight will be in the low teens, and Thursday is supposed to be the coldest day of the week with a high of 17F.   This new winter storm "Gorgon" is bringing this new batch of wicked cold temps and possible snow later in the week.  I feel really bad for folks in the central region of the country.  They are dealing with -0 temps.  Brrrrr!

 As promised, I took a photo of the blue afghan that I am working on.  This will be for my grandson Kevin. 

 

There's not much happening here.  When it's cold like this, I only go out when I absolutely have to.  Tomorrow, I have an appointment, so I will do all my errands while I'm out.  Then I'll hibernate again until it's time to go food shopping.  These days I'm very grateful that I have the remote starter in my car.  It was definitely a very good investment.

 

Now I'm going to clean off another pantry shelf or two, and then settle down with a hot cup of coffee and a crochet hook.  The Game Show Network (on TV) has been showing a lot of the old time game shows, so I think I'll watch a few of them. 

 

On that note, I'll take my leave.  Till tomorrow, Y'all stay warm and have a wonderful day.

 

Hugs, Edna B.





Storm Frona, You Are Wicked!!

January 4, 2015

Good morning.  Wow, what wicked weather we're having.  Yesterday was cold, but tolerable.  Last night, the snow started and after a few hours it turned to ice pellets.  Next the light rain and fog moved into our area.   Today we are expecting warmer temps with lots more rain before the wicked cold creeps back in tonight.  I'll be glad when storm Frona finally blows out to sea.

This morning there are all sorts of little footprints in the snow outside my door.  I haven't yet figured out what sort of critter made the prints.  It certainly does not look like they belong to birds or chipmunks.  Oh well.

Folks, you may have noticed that I've had to turn on the moderator on the comments page.  I'm hoping that this will get rid of the spammers for a while.  In just two or three days, they dumped almost 2000 spams into some of the comment sections on this blog.  It took a while to find and get rid of all of them.

Joe is busy this morning taking down their Christmas tree and putting all the decorations away.  I'll be taking my little tree in a few days.  Unfortunately, I will have to replace my tree because the cord gets too hot when you plug it in.  I am very afraid of house fires, so I've only been able to plug in my tree for a few short times.  Before I dispose of this tree, I will cut the cord off so that no one else tries to use it.

Friday afternoon, I dug out the jar I had been saving, labeled it and set it on top of the bookcase.  I've already put one piece of paper in it.  It's going to be fun reading all the bits of "happenings" that will be in the jar by the end of the year.   (I took this photo before I put the slip of paper into the jar.)

I started cleaning up and putting away gifts and Christmas bags.  Thank goodness I check all the bags before folding them up because I found a really precious photo in the bottom of one of the bags.  The photo is a gift to Pogo from his friend Izzi.  Pogo and I just love it!!

Last evening, I worked on the blue afghan.  I'll have to take a photo of it to show how pretty it is.  I'd like to finish this one before starting another new one.  It would be nice to have a few of these finished and put away before vacation time gets here.

Today, I'm finally taping some programs on to DVD for daughter Audrey.  One of the programs has eight one hour episodes, and I'd like to get this one finished today so that I can mail it off to Audrey this week. 

Well, that's about all the news for this morning.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay warm and have a fantabulous day. 

Hugs, Edna B.

Spring Is Only 78 Days Away!!

January 2, 2015

Good morning.  Today will be a few degrees warmer, I think.  (only a few though)  Old Man Winter might be a likable old sort, but he can't leave my area soon enough for me.  I am just not a winter type person.  I need sunshine and warmth.  Thank goodness that Spring is only 78 days away.

And even better, vacation is only 58 days away.  Woo Hoo!!   Pogo and I have already figured out what we want to pack to take with us.  Aside from clothing, we'll pack one of his soft quilty houses, and we'll take his stroller.  Unfortunately, we'll have to leave his sofa here at home.  It's just too big to take with us.  (and it doesn't fold up!)   Oh well, he'll get over it.

I am so looking forward to visiting the area flea markets (in our area of Florida), and sitting out on my screened in porch all day long.  I would like to have a porch like this on my house, but I would only get to use it a few months a year. 

Today, I want to post the cover and first page of my new calendar.  For some reason, I ended up with extra calendars this year, so if you got one last year, but not this year, please let me know and I'll send one to you.  I apologize for my forgetfulness.

I have a photo of the new afghan that I started a few nights ago.  This one is gray, and I really like it.  Why do I have more than one afghan going at the same time?  Because sometimes I get bored, and I can put down the one I'm working on and work on a different one for a while.   Well anyway, here's the photo of my pretty gray afghan.  I'm thinking that I might like to keep this one for myself.   We'll see.

 

 

A couple of months ago, I found an interesting image on the web, and I've been saving it to share with you now.   I've never really heard of doing this before, but I think it's quite an interesting idea.  I'm thinking that I might make myself a jar later today and give this a try.

 

 

I've been saving a plastic (jar) container for no special reason, but I knew it would come in handy one day.  Today I will put a 2015 label on it and see what happens throughout the year. 

 

That's about all my news for today.  In the winter, I'm a rather dull person.  Sit and crochet, sit and watch TV, play with the dog, visit with the dwarfs out in the main house, food shop once a week, pop in an occasional load of laundry, wash the dishes, and occasionally give the vacuum cleaner an obligatory run around the room. 

 

I will have to work on making my days a bit more interesting.  Yesterday, I did not give my new bodyblade a workout, so today I think I may exercise a bit with it.  I'm not sure how long it takes to get rid of the turkey gobbles on the arms, but obviously two times did not do the trick. 

 

Oh well, now it's time to get dressed and find some new mischief to get into today.  So, till Sunday,  Y'all have a fantabulous weekend.

 

Hugs, Edna B. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

January 1, 2015

Good morning, and Happy New Year to everyone.  It's cold outside, but the sun is shining.  Old man Winter is digging in his heels here in my little part of New England.   Last night was very cold!!  I went outside a little after midnight to try to get photos of the moon, and I thought my fingers were going to freeze and fall off.  Brrrrr!

There were clouds and there was a halo surrounding the moon, so my photos did not have much detail in them.  But there was some weird detail all around the upper left edge of the moon.  Here are two different photos, both cropped to see the detail.

See the little dots and other odd little bumps?  I'm thinking that they are just a dark part of the moon that the light was reflecting on.  The bottom photo isn't very sharp because the halo was much heavier when I took the photo.  All my photos had the same strange dots and bumps.  Ah well, this is the first moon of the new year 2015.

Did anyone stay awake late enough to celebrate the new year, or at least watch the festivities and fireworks on TV?  Pogo and I did.  Well, at least I did.  Pogo  tried.  He got all comfy on his little sofa and then dozed off.

After all the excitement was over, Pogo woke up, took a short potty break, asked for and received a snack, and then crawled back onto his little sofa and drifted back to dreamland.

I took these photos of Pogo with my phone so that I wouldn't wake him up.  I have to tell you folks, just watching him makes my eyes happy.  After taking these photos,  I turned out the light and drifted off myself.

Today is going to be a rather quiet day for lots of folks.  I know I'm going to be looking for a little nap this afternoon after I clean off another shelf in the pantry.  I'm getting the kitchen project done one shelf and cardboard box at a time. 

Well, that's my news for this morning.  I wish you all a great New Year.  May you be blessed with much happiness, good health and prosperity.  Till tomorrow, Y'all have a beautiful day.

Hugs, Edna B.