It's Getting Cold, Bring Your Pets Indoors

 November 16, 2020

Good morning.  The sun is shining and the temperature is fifty degrees.  On and off all day we should be having clouds overhead and the temperature will start dropping by mid afternoon.  Tomorrow morning will only be in the thirties.  

Yesterday I dug out my snuggily warm blanket wrap.  I look like a fuzzy lavender blob wearing it, but oh my, it is so warm!  I like this lavender tent.  It's perfect for curling up to watch TV.  Pogo likes to curl up in it too.

Last evening, I finished the crochet project that I was working on and now I just have to sew it together.  I also worked on my Christmas card.  It's about half done.  Maybe later I'll finish it.  Today I'm tired so I'm not sure how much I'll get done.  

I've decided that my next project will be a shawl with pockets.  I just have to decide on the color.  My hands need to keep busy when I'm just sitting watching TV or relaxing.  If I don't have a crochet hook in my hand, I feel like something is amiss.  Strange!

Temps are going to be getting cold now folks, it's time to bring all your pets indoors.  Seriously, if it's too cold for you to stay outside, then it's too cold for your pets.

And don't forget to put a coat or even maybe boots on your doggies when you take them out for a walk.  If it's cold enough for you to wear a coat, then you know your dog needs one too.  The pads on their feet stick to the ice and snow, so try putting boots on them.  After a while, they'll get used to them and than you for them.

Now I think I'll have me a little nap before I start reading blogs.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Want A Special Treat?

 November 15, 2020

Good morning.  Today the sun is shining and temps are in the forties.  Tonight though, between eight p.m. and midnight, temps will be in the high fifties. ???  No problem, we'll take it!  It will most likely be raining then.  Afterwards, temps will drop back down into the lower forties.

When our first grandchildren were little boys (Bobby, JC and Trio), my hubby, Michael, would enjoy having the boys over once a month for the whole weekend.  Boys' weekend, they would call it.  They played on the computer, watched movies, sang songs and danced with the karoake, and made chocolate sherbert.  (This is Michael's original recipe)

The best part of this recipe was the very last ingredient.  Just before pouring the mixture into the trays you would add --- (sssssh!  Don't tell anyone, it's a secret.  Make sure no one is looking.)  a handful of love.  Believe me, it makes it all taste oh so special.  This was the boys favorite part of the whole weekend.  Actually, I think eating the sherbert afterwards was their favorite part.

Well, I'm not getting very far with my wrapping.  Every time I think I'm starting, I somehow get side tracked.  It's simply amazing how my mind works.  Remember that poem:  one two, buckle my shoe, three four, shut the door.  The numbers - that's me on my way to do what I thought I'd do.  The action - that's where I actually end up.  How does picking up an item to wrap have anything to do with chasing down a laptop file?  Or finding name tags have anything to do with checking a batch of junk mail?  

I don't remember being such a scatter brain in my younger days.  I do remember being able to multi task easily all the time.  Now just trying to "one task" seems to be a monumental task.  I get such a feeling of accomplishment when I actually start something and finish it all in the same day.  Must be an old person thing.

While surfing the web some time ago, I came across this very interesting article.  I was not aware of this and I thought I should pass it along to all of you.  The print gets bigger if you click on it.

Sometime today I'm planning on checking all my cactus plants to see what kind they are.  I do believe there are at least two different ones.  Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas?  I'll let you know after I check all their leaves.

Now I'm off to do some blog reading before getting started on this new day.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Cooler Temps Are Back

November 13, 2020

Good morning.  Today is gray, a speck wet and cooler.  Temps are 48F degrees.  I'm not complaining but I do miss the great weather we were treated with here in New England.  I keep thinking "Spring will be here soon."

I've been a busy bee this morning.  I wrote a letter to a friend, chased down some spam email.  It said it was my cable company trying to do updates but it was a fake.  I called the cable company to check it out.  I have several housecoats (dusters) and it's time to wash them all.  I went through all the pockets and came up with a nice tidy sum of money.  I tend to put any change in my pockets.  It means a nice surprise on laundry day.

Last night we welcomed a new dwarf to our house.  It was such a delight chatting with him.  He is to be moved in by next Friday.   Let's hope nothing comes up to change these plans.  It will be nice to have an almost full house again.  

I found an ad online that I thought should be shared.  If you live near a Petco, this could be a handy blessing for you.  Check it out.

Yesterday WalMart delivered my recent order.  It was time to re-stock up on alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.  And lens wipes.  My eyeglasses seem to pick up any bit of lint or whatever that comes by.  I'm always having to clean them.  

While I was out on the porch checking the order, I took this photo of some of the leaves that cover my whole yard.  Raking them up is rather pointless because there are leaves still falling.  I have to say though, they really are very pretty.

The morning is quickly going by and I want to do a bit of blog reading.  So, till Sunday, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous weekend.

Hugs, Edna B.

Finally!

 November 12, 2020

Good morning.  Temps today will range between the mid sixties and the mid fifties along with the promise of some rain.  It's looking very gray outside my door and things are wet so I guess my phone app is right.

Well, I did it!  I finally finished working on my new calendar and sent it on to the printer.  I even paid extra for a quicker shipping.  I should have my new calendars no later than the end of next week.  Woo Hoo!

Last evening, I even put a few more rows on a crochet project but my hands were hurting  so I had to stop.  I'll pick it up again later today.  First, I want to do some serious wrapping.  I'd like to get a couple of these Christmas boxes out of here by next week.  Actually, I'd like to get them all out of here by the end of the month.  It would be nice not to be rushed in December.  

I still want to try the rock painting.  Once I get my boxes packed and ready to go out, maybe I can pick up my paint brushes.  That would be nice.  I'd also like to make myself a shawl with pockets.  Hmmm, so many fun things to do, so little time.  

Today I thought I'd give you a "Find the Differences" puzzle from Dover.  These are great for keeping the brain working.

I love these puzzles.  So far, I've found four differences.  Hmmm, they're not as easy as they look!  Have fun with this one.

Today I have to watch for the mailman.  Yesterday, we either had a substitute mail carrier who did know where to put the mail or he just did not come here.  I had put out mail to be picked up and last evening I brought it back in.  Hopefully, my regular mailman will be here today.

Now I'm going to do some blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna 

Here's the answer to today's puzzle.

Celebrating Veterans Day 2020

 November 11, 2020

Good morning.  My phone app says that today is the last of these gorgeous Spring days that we've been enjoying here in New England, so let's enjoy it.  Today is also Veterans Day, a day for honoring all persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces.  I thank all of you for your service, and may God Bless you.

Yesterday was such a gorgeous day here.  It was a busy day for me so this awesome weather was so appreciated.  We had a new dwarf move in and that kept me busy for most of the morning.  He seems rather nice so I'm hoping that things work out well with him here.

The mailman keeps bringing me birthday cards.  From Blogger friends and their friends.  Wow, this has been a really special birthday year.  I want to share one funny card that DIL Janet gave me.  She gave me two "talking" cards, but this one was really funny.

Each little card "door" opened up with a joke inside.  

Card #1 - Do you know why jungle animals don't play birthday games?  Because one of them is a Cheetah. hahaha.

Card #2 - On my birthday, my stylist said I could have a $10 hair cut or a $12 haircut.  I said what's the difference?  He said $2 bucks!  hahaha.

Card #3 - Your birthday calls for drinks on the house.  You get the drinks and I'll get a ladder.  hahaha.

Card #4 - Do you know why you blow out the birthday candles?  Because the fire extinguisher ruins the cake!  hahaha.

Deanne came by after work yesterday and brought me some Cranberry Bread and Blueberry Bread that she had made.  Oh my, yum  yum!  It was so nice out that Pogo and I stayed out on the porch for quite a while.  Here's a photo of what the maple trees in front of my yard look like.

How can you not smile at a view like this?  As you can see, the Emperor Tree on the right has already lost all of its leaves.  The maples are hanging on for as long as they can.  

Eventually, we had to come back inside so I could finish up a few things that needed to be done.  After supper, I had me a nice nap, then worked on my crocheting when I woke up.  Remember the project that I had to rip out the other night?  Well, I have it all crocheted almost back to the point where I was before.  Later today I'll finish it up.

Now I need to go out and get the mail.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay well and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

No Post Today

 November 10, 2020

Good morning.  There's no post today.  I have a very busy morning and afternoon.  But I'll be back tomorrow.  Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

The Roses Are Blooming Again

 November 9, 2020

Good morning.  We are still in Spring mode through Thursday, then it's back to the cold temps.  Let's all enjoy this wonderful weather treat while we have it.

Yesterday was such a lovely day.  My DIL Janet came by for a visit, and we were able to sit out on the porch and chat.  Deanne and Eddie also came by for a while.  Pogo was in seventh heaven with all the company.  He's a people doggie, and this homebound stuff has been hard on him.  

Janet brought me the funniest card.  I'll take a photo of it to share with you tomorrow.  It's one of those "talking" cards and it's a real hoot.  She also gave me Amazon gift cards, so I'll be "window shopping" for a while until I decide what to spend them on.  

Has anyone's garden started blooming again?  Deanne's roses are making a comeback.  She took this photo of one of her roses a few days ago.

There's even a little pink rose on my rose tree.  After looking a bit closer, I see a couple more little pink buds.

Today I'd like to finish up with my new calendar.  If I don't finish it soon, it won't be in the mail before Christmas.  So I guess that's my project for today.  After that, I'd best get busy working on my Christmas card.  I like to mail them around the first of December.  

Now I think I'll refill my coffee mug and do a bit of blog reading.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all stay safe and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.