Daily Ooos: Monday, November 18

[faerywings]

YIKES! I can't believe it is Monday again and November is zipping by.


I don't know how we got here-- 10 days until Thanksgiving and I don't know where I am going to put everyone. I'm saying to myself right now that I don't care, it's all good, and I am *not* going to stress. My inner voice is ROTF, laughing at me-- "Yeah right!" My MIL seemed slightly dismayed that it is going to be a potluck, grab a plate and find a spot somewhere, anywhere. Oh well, right?

I had another day of "What Did I Actually Accomplish?" yesterday. That seems to be my default. I spent way too much time cleaning the sticky buildup from inside the toaster oven glass. Pro tip: I used the cream cleaner for my stove cooktop on it. Worked fantastically! I tried using vinegar, soap, and a kitchen counter spray cleaner. Nothing did the trick but the cooktop cream got all off.

I also spent an inordinate amount of time looking for crafty gift ideas to make for parents and ILs. Pinterest was an absolute bust. Either the links were broken or to blogs that were from the early days of blogging. They turned out to be ideas and links to other blogs. I love using Pinterest to look for ideas and activities for HS projects because I can get an idea and then figure out how to make it my own. But for a craft project that I want to look "giftable?" No luck at all.

After dinner, we played Mario Kart with Cait and Tom, and guess what??? I didn't come in last place! I was a nice solid 8th place in both tournaments. LOL

I am dreading the LLMD appt today. I have to see her once a year to keep my current patient status. If I don't and then I get sick again, I have to start as a new patient with the new patient consult which is $1500, not covered by insurance. She'll look at my hands and say that they are swollen, she'll tell me that I shouldn't work outside, and she'll draw blood that will show my inflammation levels are elevated. then, she will go over Gary's treatment and try something new, perhaps, and nothing will change for him.

(If I sound discouraged I am. For Gary's sake. I wish there was something that would make him better)

Time to take the dogs out!
xo

 

[faerywings]

Thank goodness it's not smoky outside this morning. At least not here. *fingers crossed it stays that way and that it rains soon*

@vickyday Did you get everything that you had planned? If so, you are a scrapping Wonder Woman!

Friends are never an intrusion, I miss all of you too.
Kevin is actually a piece of garden art made from scrap metal . I got him almost 10 years ago at a vineyard grape stomp weekend, a huge event. I carried him around to the grape stomp competition. . He also has a hand painted toga from the grape stomp competition, one of the toga stomp teams were minions and gave it to him.

Kevin is even cooler than I thought!

Just heard from DD#1 yesterday.... the surgery on her foot/ankle is scheduled for Dec 11. She was going to wait until after the New Year to have it but it has been so painful she has been up all night for the past several weeks. The doctor agreed it was time to get it done. At least she has lots of help... her hubby, daughter and son-in-law and 2 teenage granddaughters. Recovery time is 3 to 6 months....

Lots of good luck with the surgery and recovery for DD.
You were also a scrapping Wonder Woman this weekend. Then again, you always are LOL!

Good morning All!
We're back down to the teens temps and the snow stopped. Its absolutely beautiful!

This is so wrong. So so soooo wrong.
If I ever say this or agree with this, then I have been kidnapped and it is my cry for help.

That sounds like so much fun!! Back to the ice question - the lake making sounds is a good thing? Like ice freezing up and not melting down? I can see you buzzing around out there having a blast.

<~ me freaking out thinking about the ice-cracking sounds. It might be a "good" sound but my heart is racing simply thinking about it. It sounds like doom to me.

Today when we took the backroads home, we saw a coyote running across the muskeg. Was super cool. He might show up in a layout later.

Very cool!!!

 

[vickyday]

Thank goodness it's not smoky outside this morning. At least not here. *fingers crossed it stays that way and that it rains soon*

@vickyday Did you get everything that you had planned? If so, you are a scrapping Wonder Woman!


Kevin is even cooler than I thought!


Lots of good luck with the surgery and recovery for DD.
You were also a scrapping Wonder Woman this weekend. Then again, you always are LOL!


This is so wrong. So so soooo wrong.
If I ever say this or agree with this, then I have been kidnapped and it is my cry for help.

<~ me freaking out thinking about the ice-cracking sounds. It might be a "good" sound but my heart is racing simply thinking about it. It sounds like doom to me.


Very cool!!!

Not everything. I did get caught up on my ATCs, however! No laundry done, either! I'm working on that now. I have a dentist appt. in a few hours. YUCK!

Pro tip: I used the cream cleaner for my stove cooktop on it. Worked fantastically! I tried using vinegar, soap, and a kitchen counter spray cleaner. Nothing did the trick but the cooktop cream got all off.

Hey, thanks for the tip! Mine sure needs cleaning! How about the inside? How do you clean that?

(If I sound discouraged I am. For Gary's sake. I wish there was something that would make him better)

I'm sorry Gary has such a hard time and I know how bad you feel not being able to do anything about it!

Thank goodness it's not smoky outside this morning. At least not here. *fingers crossed it stays that way and that it rains soon*

Praying it stays that way and that you get a much needed rain!

 

[vickyday]

Good Monday Morning!
Up early today after a good night of sleep...11:15 to 5:45.
Laundry is working. I ended up not doing any yesterday.
I got caught up on my ATCs yesterday, but didn't do much of anything else. When I work on those, I spend a lot of time searching the shop with key words from my daily ATC verses to see what kits I already have on hand or need to "buy" to work with. That's why I prefer to keep them done daily so I'm not spending so much time searching!
We had to take the car to the shop last night so the mechanic could figure out why the engine light came back on! So, Ilene is coming with her car so I can get to the dentist by 10:45 this morning. We won't be able to eat out, however, since I'll be having 2 fillings done. I think they are actually replacement fillings from older silver ones. Probably the reason mine is costing 3 times the amount as Mark's one filling cost! If it's not one thing..............
Anywho.....it is a cool, crisp morning with beautiful sunshine! My wrists are getting better! Thank You Lord!
Hoping everyone has a wonderful day!

 

[taxed4ever]

Good Monday Morning everyone! It is back to normal around here this morning. DH is back to work and our DS is in Vancouver at his week long conference. He will be so glad to get back home and stop travelling for a bit. He was scheduled to go to Portugal in early December, but that trip got cancelled. He is sad about that trip as his wife Jackie was going to join him on that one and they could have had a few days of surfing together. Oh well he is happy to just be able to be home with the kids for a bit. We had a lovely visit with our son and enjoyed all of his stories and as usual he made us laugh until our stomachs hurt! . I miss him already and can't wait until Christmas when we are all together again. So today I will work on my Calendar, its almost done and hope to get out for a nice walk in the sunshine. It is chilly this morning, but the rain has stopped for now and I really need to get out for some fresh air! Sorry I have been so MIA lately, but I had good reason and I know you all understand why I did not catch up with everyone over the past few days. Yesterday I was busy with the laundry and cleaning up after our visit, but I was in a sad mood and wished that our family were so much closer to us! DH knew I was feeling down, so he kept out of my way and made sure that I had a coffee when needed and then helped out with getting dinner made. Poor guy, I know he misses our family too! Anyway I will try to get a layout done today, I am so far behind this month, but now that my calendar is almost complete it should give me more time to get some scrapping done. I hope you all have a wonderful day! I am off to get another cup of joe and then do personals.

 

[AK_Tracy]

Good Morning Beautiful O Fam

Chris, close youre eyes!!!!

It was cold when I left for work today. Hello winter!! Thank you for showing up so the ice freezes nice and thick and soon I can ski!!!!

I don't know how we got here-- 10 days until Thanksgiving and I don't know where I am going to put everyone. I'm saying to myself right now that I don't care, it's all good, and I am *not* going to stress. My inner voice is ROTF, laughing at me-- "Yeah right!" My MIL seemed slightly dismayed that it is going to be a potluck, grab a plate and find a spot somewhere, anywhere. Oh well, right?

I'm sorry. Potluck is the best! I dont do it for Thanksgiving cause I am cray-cray and love cooking it all. But I am learning to allow others to bring sides. And I set up as many portable tables as possible to fit and load my counters with food and then its just grab and sit where ya can/want. Its fun. Its family style and everyone loves it. If they want fancy and formal they go elsewhere!

We had to take the car to the shop last night so the mechanic could figure out why the engine light came back on! So, Ilene is coming with her car so I can get to the dentist by 10:45 this morning. We won't be able to eat out, however, since I'll be having 2 fillings done. I think they are actually replacement fillings from older silver ones. Probably the reason mine is costing 3 times the amount as Mark's one filling cost! If it's not one thing..............
Anywho.....it is a cool, crisp morning with beautiful sunshine! My wrists are getting better! Thank You Lord!
Hoping everyone has a wonderful day!

Man is this my day or your day? We could be living the same life. My car is at the dealer to be fixed, sunroof leak for me though. Should be done today but we shall see as they do have to take the whole headliner out to fix it and that's after it thaws and all the snow is off the roof. And its crisp this morning. Absolutely beautiful sunrise behind the mountains as I was driving to work.

Yesterday I was busy with the laundry and cleaning up after our visit, but I was in a sad mood and wished that our family were so much closer to us! DH knew I was feeling down, so he kept out of my way and made sure that I had a coffee when needed and then helped out with getting dinner made. Poor guy, I know he misses our family too! Anyway I will try to get a layout done today, I am so far behind this month, but now that my calendar is almost complete it should give me more time to get some scrapping done. I hope you all have a wonderful day! I am off to get another cup of joe and then do personals.

Awwww what a wonderful visit!!! So glad you had the time with your DS and that Gary knew to leave you alone while you missed having him home. Its hard when family is farther away and you cant see them often.

Today is another work day. The hardest part is that I am all caught up and there isn't much to do unless someone calls or comes in, which isn't often at this time of month. I brought my laptop and EHD so I might get caught up on personal scrapping from Oct 31 to now. The sunrise was spectacular. Wish I wasn't driving this morning as the mountains were back lit and just stunning.
Temps when I got to work were a little cool Dont look Chris!


Its officially sweater weather!! Bring on the wool!!!

Have a wonderful day Ladies!

 

[taxed4ever]

had another day of "What Did I Actually Accomplish?" yesterday. That seems to be my default. I spent way too much time cleaning the sticky buildup from inside the toaster oven glass. Pro tip: I used the cream cleaner for my stove cooktop on it. Worked fantastically! I tried using vinegar, soap, and a kitchen counter spray cleaner. Nothing did the trick but the cooktop cream got all off.

I hate days like that!! I actually know that I got all kinds of things accomplished yesterday, however my bad/sad mood actually helped because I felt that if I kept very busy and got all my chores done then it would keep my mind off of missing everyone so much! I hope that your LLMD appt goes well and I am so sorry that nothing seems to working for your Gary to help him feel any better! It must be so frustrating to always feel so badly!! Yes the cooktop cream is a wonderful thing! If you have any suggestions for the inside of a toaster oven (mine is also a rotisserie oven) clean please pass along the info!! Glad to hear that the smoke is not such an issue anymore, but sure hope that the rains come for you soon! We have snow on the mountain tops today and the ski hill has had a huge dump of snow, it might be a great year for the skiers!!

Good Monday Morning!
Up early today after a good night of sleep...11:15 to 5:45.
Laundry is working. I ended up not doing any yesterday.
I got caught up on my ATCs yesterday, but didn't do much of anything else. When I work on those, I spend a lot of time searching the shop with key words from my daily ATC verses to see what kits I already have on hand or need to "buy" to work with. That's why I prefer to keep them done daily so I'm not spending so much time searching!
We had to take the car to the shop last night so the mechanic could figure out why the engine light came back on! So, Ilene is coming with her car so I can get to the dentist by 10:45 this morning. We won't be able to eat out, however, since I'll be having 2 fillings done. I think they are actually replacement fillings from older silver ones. Probably the reason mine is costing 3 times the amount as Mark's one filling cost! If it's not one thing..............
Anywho.....it is a cool, crisp morning with beautiful sunshine! My wrists are getting better! Thank You Lord!
Hoping everyone has a wonderful day!

How nice that you spent the day doing your ATC's instead of the dreaded laundry!! Sorry you have to see the denist today I hate going too! That is what my last major appointments with the dentist were, replacing the old silver fillings and glad I got that done before my DH retires (he will never retire ). So most of it was paid for with his dental plan. I hope the car is an easy fix and that you have a lovely time with Ilene today, even if you can't eat at a restaurant. We are having the same weather as you today, cold and crisp and beautiful sunshine, enjoy!!

Today is another work day. The hardest part is that I am all caught up and there isn't much to do unless someone calls or comes in, which isn't often at this time of month. I brought my laptop and EHD so I might get caught up on personal scrapping from Oct 31 to now. The sunrise was spectacular. Wish I wasn't driving this morning as the mountains were back lit and just stunning.
Temps when I got to work were a little cool Dont look Chris!

Your drive sounds so beautiful!! I love when the sun shines on the snow covered mountains, such a gorgeous sight!! We are chilly here today also, only 3 degrees, but that is Celsius so about 37 F. I love the cold crisp sunny days and sweater weather, its nice to cozy warm in my flannel shirts , but not a huge fan of the minus temps, its just so damp here and it chills you to the bone! Hope your work day goes well!!

Ok I am off to get some brunch and get busy scrapping!! Have a wonderful day ladies!!

 

[BrightEyes]

Late getting in here today. Uploaded Palvinka's new release LO to the websites. Then spent the rest of the morning working on a designer's CT LOs... just finished them. She wanted them by this weekend so they won't interfere with her Thanksgiving holiday.

Just talked with my best buddy and she is hosting our gals Brown Bag Lunch tomorrow. It had been cancelled last week. Glad she moved it so I can actually make it this month. Missed the last 2. Now I have to decide whether I want to make a salad or a sandwich.

@faerywings Sending good wishes for your LLMD. Wish that there was something that would help Gary feel better. BTW, all our family holiday meals were where others brought sides/deserts and it was sit where there was seats.

@AK_Tracy YIKES!!! that is cold!!!

@taxed4ever Sorry you are feeling sad now that everyone has gone back home. It is seems to always be a bit of letdown when company leaves.

Gotta run ... Pest control guy just got here. CYL

 

[AK_Tracy]

Late getting in here today. Uploaded Palvinka's new release LO to the websites. Then spent the rest of the morning working on a designer's CT LOs... just finished them. She wanted them by this weekend so they won't interfere with her Thanksgiving holiday.

Just talked with my best buddy and she is hosting our gals Brown Bag Lunch tomorrow. It had been cancelled last week. Glad she moved it so I can actually make it this month. Missed the last 2. Now I have to decide whether I want to make a salad or a sandwich.

@faerywings Sending good wishes for your LLMD. Wish that there was something that would help Gary feel better. BTW, all our family holiday meals were where others brought sides/deserts and it was sit where there was seats.

@AK_Tracy YIKES!!! that is cold!!!

@taxed4ever Sorry you are feeling sad now that everyone has gone back home. It is seems to always be a bit of letdown when company leaves.

Gotta run ... Pest control guy just got here. CYL

Yeah for the brownbag lunch. That will be fun. I say salad. Easier to eat while talking cause you dont have to hold it together like a sandwich.

Temp says 14 now but has a feels like 4. So yep, sweater weather is here.

 

[JeanneMN]

Kevin is even cooler than I thought!

His new lights are programmable so he can be cool year around.

 

[vickyday]

Good Monday Morning everyone! It is back to normal around here this morning. DH is back to work and our DS is in Vancouver at his week long conference. He will be so glad to get back home and stop travelling for a bit. He was scheduled to go to Portugal in early December, but that trip got cancelled. He is sad about that trip as his wife Jackie was going to join him on that one and they could have had a few days of surfing together. Oh well he is happy to just be able to be home with the kids for a bit. We had a lovely visit with our son and enjoyed all of his stories and as usual he made us laugh until our stomachs hurt! . I miss him already and can't wait until Christmas when we are all together again. So today I will work on my Calendar, its almost done and hope to get out for a nice walk in the sunshine. It is chilly this morning, but the rain has stopped for now and I really need to get out for some fresh air! Sorry I have been so MIA lately, but I had good reason and I know you all understand why I did not catch up with everyone over the past few days. Yesterday I was busy with the laundry and cleaning up after our visit, but I was in a sad mood and wished that our family were so much closer to us! DH knew I was feeling down, so he kept out of my way and made sure that I had a coffee when needed and then helped out with getting dinner made. Poor guy, I know he misses our family too! Anyway I will try to get a layout done today, I am so far behind this month, but now that my calendar is almost complete it should give me more time to get some scrapping done. I hope you all have a wonderful day! I am off to get another cup of joe and then do personals.

I'm with you.....I just LOVE spending time with my son! Does he live close to you?

 

[mimes1]

Absolutely beautiful sunrise behind the mountains as I was driving to work.

What time is sunrise for you? And !!! Much admiration for you in the cold!!

@faerywings how did your appt go?
@BrightEyes Good job getting lots of layouts done today! That's always so satisfying.

@JeanneMN was at Home Depot the other day and they had a "Life size" Kevin - I thought of you!!
@taxed4ever I hope you start feeling a little more cheerful. Each day is one more day closer to Christmas when everyone will be together.

I tried a novel thing today at work - I punched out and ate lunch and rested for 30 minutes. I'm thinking the not doing so is part of my recent energy problem. I got home tonight not *as* tired as has been, so that's a good sign. Work was quietly productive, Mark worked in the closets today to get ready for that whole switcheroo, and now it's tv for him and scrapping for me.

Hope you all had a good day!

 

[AK_Tracy]

What time is sunrise for you? And !!! Much admiration for you in the cold!!

We're loosing light fast but today the sunrise was 9:15 a.m. and sunset is in half hour, 4:24p.m .
We're down to 12* and up to Feel like 6