Daily Ooos: Thursday, April 10

[faerywings]

Ack. I just exclaimed out loud, to myself but was overheard by DH, that it is the 10th. Double digits in April. That's kooky. Especially since we might be getting snow showers today and again on Saturday.

It is currently 8:08 am and I wonder how long it is going to take me to finish and post this. I am watching the goldfinches on my phone app and hooo boy, they are funny. There is one that has been screaming and flapping at the others, who fly away and then come right back in his face. I'll see 4-5 of them at once just yelling at each other. Needless to say, I am distracted.

Since I am here on Thursday, you know that I was able to pay bills yesterday and survive. There were a couple of close calls with some heart palpitations, but that might have been POTS or anxiety. Hard to tell between the two. *wink*
That was the "highlight" of my day. The only light, really. I am so done with being off of my feet. I am so lazy and unmotivated. And today I am bummed because feild trip training got rescheduled for 2 weeks from today. I was looking fwd to getting out of the house. I think I mentioned that I am leading the training on the Stream Study so I have been reviewing the info, ID, and fun facts about macroinvertebrates. I guess it's just as well, it's cold and damp and probably not the best time to be outside. Can you imagine my doctor's face if I show up for my appt tomorrow and my boot is covered in mud?
"Outside? In the boot? Who me? Noooo, never!"

No plans at all today. I wrote up my week four AJ Challenge, so I should scrap the preview LO. Maybe I should try another one of the monthly challenges too.

Blergh. Like I said, no motivation.

Hey, not too bad-- it is 8:23 so it didn't take me that much longer to post.

♥♥♥

 

[faerywings]

@taxed4ever How was the hike? Hope you both had a fun time and happy feet.
Wait, you don't eat breakfast before a hike? How do you keep your energy up? I usually have a bowl of "good" cereal and then bring granola or protein bars. I think I'd pass out if I didn't eat. (That's saying a lot coming from a recovered anorexic LOL!)
I hope that spring weather comes to the eastern part of the continent soon. I bet Heather can't wait for the boys to play outside for hours.

saw a notice from some weather service that it's colder in the east but warming up in the west. I hope that's true b/c we're headed to Seattle next week. I keep crossing my fingers it will be warm enough to take the grandkids biking in Stanley Park when we go to Vancouver the week after Easter. (I know I keep commenting on this but I'm so excited about the trip!)

That sounds about right! I am crossing fingers and toes that you have the best weather for your trip. I don't blame you for commenting about it, it *is* exciting! ♥
Hehe over the monument is coming out of your head in the photo. I hope you had better luck cleaning than I did. I tried again, I even shredded a bunch of those darn papers, but it's impossible to see any difference on my desk.

@BrightEyes How is your stomach today? Hopefully, it is back to normal and you can do everything that you wanted to do yesterday. You have such amazing relationships with your kids and I bet that DD#2 felt so much better after talking to you.

@JeanneMN I feel your pain in a way about interruptions. That happened to me a bunch of tiems while I was paying bills. Numbers and I are not friends, so when I am working between the websites, my checkbook, and mycheckbook reguister software, my brain is already spread way to thin. Leave me alone!!!
I hope that you can finish your pages today. (Leave Jeanne alone!!!)
Yikes, that is too cold to be outside. Maybe now that it's off-season, you can get a battery-operated heated vest on sale? Scott got me one for Christmas last year. I have only needed it a couple of times, but it makes such a difference. As for the bleacher butt-- no help for you there LOL
If anyone makes any mistakes or typos, I never judge them for that. I am the queen of typos and misplaced punctuation. And run-on sentences. So who am I to judge?

I'll bet if you checked on Tuesday, your SS would be there.....however, I don't know what time it posts. When I get my bank email it shows (always) that it was deposited on Tuesday.

I have looked for the deposit on Tuesdays because I see the same thing, a deposit on Tuesday/ Status is Pending, but it's never there for me on Tuesday. It might be there after I shut down my computer for the day.
Is your stomach better today? I sure hope so! At least this gives you time to keep working on your Review LOs as long as your headache is not too bad.

ou clearly doesn't read to flee reality like I do!

If you like YA (I read that a lot!) - have you read the Hunger Games Trilogy? It's easy the best thing I've ever read. Well-written, interesting characters, good story & really intelligent.

I did, so many years ago, and I loved that series. I think I read half of the first book in one sitting. I could not put it down. I think you would like the Lightlark series I just started. It's got a Hunger Games vibe. Rulers of different realms need to compete to end a curse. It's not as good as Hunger Games, but it is keeping me occupied.

@mimes1 You have such a nice group of people to work with. Isn't Wednesday supposed to be your early day off anyway?? Hmmm?
My bangs are longish and to the side. If I ever find a decent-ish photo of myself, I should switch out my avatar. Just never have any photos that I like- you know-- where the bags under my eyes are not visible. hehe


hugs!

 

[vickyday]

Ack. I just exclaimed out loud, to myself but was overheard by DH, that it is the 10th. Double digits in April. That's kooky. Especially since we might be getting snow showers today and again on Saturday.

It is currently 8:08 am and I wonder how long it is going to take me to finish and post this. I am watching the goldfinches on my phone app and hooo boy, they are funny. There is one that has been screaming and flapping at the others, who fly away and then come right back in his face. I'll see 4-5 of them at once just yelling at each other. Needless to say, I am distracted.

Since I am here on Thursday, you know that I was able to pay bills yesterday and survive. There were a couple of close calls with some heart palpitations, but that might have been POTS or anxiety. Hard to tell between the two. *wink*
That was the "highlight" of my day. The only light, really. I am so done with being off of my feet. I am so lazy and unmotivated. And today I am bummed because feild trip training got rescheduled for 2 weeks from today. I was looking fwd to getting out of the house. I think I mentioned that I am leading the training on the Stream Study so I have been reviewing the info, ID, and fun facts about macroinvertebrates. I guess it's just as well, it's cold and damp and probably not the best time to be outside. Can you imagine my doctor's face if I show up for my appt tomorrow and my boot is covered in mud?
"Outside? In the boot? Who me? Noooo, never!"

No plans at all today. I wrote up my week four AJ Challenge, so I should scrap the preview LO. Maybe I should try another one of the monthly challenges too.

Blergh. Like I said, no motivation.

Hey, not too bad-- it is 8:23 so it didn't take me that much longer to post.

♥♥♥

I need to attack some of the challenges, too, but I've been so focused on playing catchup that I can't work the challenges into my motivation!
I'm sure your doctor would say....."that's my girl!"

 

[MariJ]

I guess it's just as well, it's cold and damp and probably not the best time to be outside. Can you imagine my doctor's face if I show up for my appt tomorrow and my boot is covered in mud?

Hmmmmm....
I once tried mowing the lawn in my boot. To try to keep it clean and from grass stains I put a plastic bag over it.
Don't try that. (slip, slip......)

 

[vickyday]

@taxed4ever How was the hike? Hope you both had a fun time and happy feet.
Wait, you don't eat breakfast before a hike? How do you keep your energy up? I usually have a bowl of "good" cereal and then bring granola or protein bars. I think I'd pass out if I didn't eat. (That's saying a lot coming from a recovered anorexic LOL!)
I hope that spring weather comes to the eastern part of the continent soon. I bet Heather can't wait for the boys to play outside for hours.

That sounds about right! I am crossing fingers and toes that you have the best weather for your trip. I don't blame you for commenting about it, it *is* exciting! ♥
Hehe over the monument is coming out of your head in the photo. I hope you had better luck cleaning than I did. I tried again, I even shredded a bunch of those darn papers, but it's impossible to see any difference on my desk.

@BrightEyes How is your stomach today? Hopefully, it is back to normal and you can do everything that you wanted to do yesterday. You have such amazing relationships with your kids and I bet that DD#2 felt so much better after talking to you.

@JeanneMN I feel your pain in a way about interruptions. That happened to me a bunch of tiems while I was paying bills. Numbers and I are not friends, so when I am working between the websites, my checkbook, and mycheckbook reguister software, my brain is already spread way to thin. Leave me alone!!!
I hope that you can finish your pages today. (Leave Jeanne alone!!!)
Yikes, that is too cold to be outside. Maybe now that it's off-season, you can get a battery-operated heated vest on sale? Scott got me one for Christmas last year. I have only needed it a couple of times, but it makes such a difference. As for the bleacher butt-- no help for you there LOL
If anyone makes any mistakes or typos, I never judge them for that. I am the queen of typos and misplaced punctuation. And run-on sentences. So who am I to judge?

I have looked for the deposit on Tuesdays because I see the same thing, a deposit on Tuesday/ Status is Pending, but it's never there for me on Tuesday. It might be there after I shut down my computer for the day.
Is your stomach better today? I sure hope so! At least this gives you time to keep working on your Review LOs as long as your headache is not too bad.

I did, so many years ago, and I loved that series. I think I read half of the first book in one sitting. I could not put it down. I think you would like the Lightlark series I just started. It's got a Hunger Games vibe. Rulers of different realms need to compete to end a curse. It's not as good as Hunger Games, but it is keeping me occupied.

@mimes1 You have such a nice group of people to work with. Isn't Wednesday supposed to be your early day off anyway?? Hmmm?
My bangs are longish and to the side. If I ever find a decent-ish photo of myself, I should switch out my avatar. Just never have any photos that I like- you know-- where the bags under my eyes are not visible. hehe


hugs!

HMMM!! When I get my bank activity on the 3rd Wednesday, it is dated "activity of Tuesday" and my SS isn't in the pending portion but in the ready to use portion!
The stomach is iffy today. Mark wants to go to lunch, but I'm going to have to wait until 10 before I decide if I can put food on it! The headache is about the same as it was yesterday, just a nuisance!
Today's problem is the furnace.....heat is not kicking on! And it's only in the 40s outside!

 

[MariJ]

Everyone here has always been so helpful, I hope it's ok to ask here. I posted this on the Forum:
"I have no trouble signing in to Oscraps on my laptop and Oona helped me a while ago to use the same password for both the forum and store.
But, each time I try to sign in from both my phone or iPad, it tells me I have the wrong PW and then eventually I time out and am locked out for awhile.
I have checked the PW multiple times, even copy and pasted it in and painstakingly make sure it is typed correctly, but to no avail. It keeps telling me its the wrong password."

Oona answered she didn't have any answers and suggested she change my passwords again. I'm trying to avoid that since I've done that beforem and I'm afraid it will complicate things more. So before resorting to that, I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen to them or has any ideas? I'm gone all day babysitting and don't carry my laptop so that means I can't check in here when away.

Any help or ideas is much appreciated, thank you all!

 

[vickyday]

Good Morning!
Well, I'm caught up with my monthly review pages for 2024. Now to start on 2025!
The ATCs are still in the wind, however!
Only plans for today are to pick up the grocery order, pick up my camera from my daughter's house, pick up Mark's meds from CVS, go to lunch with Mark.....if my stomach is up to it!
The furnace has decided not to work today. Its in the 40s outside and the temp in the house is slowly dropping! I'm sitting on the heating pad to help! It's always something, isn't it? Tis life!
Have a great day!

 

[vickyday]

Everyone here has always been so helpful, I hope it's ok to ask here. I posted this on the Forum:
"I have no trouble signing in to Oscraps on my laptop and Oona helped me a while ago to use the same password for both the forum and store.
But, each time I try to sign in from both my phone or iPad, it tells me I have the wrong PW and then eventually I time out and am locked out for awhile.
I have checked the PW multiple times, even copy and pasted it in and painstakingly make sure it is typed correctly, but to no avail. It keeps telling me its the wrong password."

Oona answered she didn't have any answers and suggested she change my passwords again. I'm trying to avoid that since I've done that beforem and I'm afraid it will complicate things more. So before resorting to that, I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen to them or has any ideas? I'm gone all day babysitting and don't carry my laptop so that means I can't check in here when away.

Any help or ideas is much appreciated, thank you all!

So sorry you are having such troubles, Marilyn! I don't believe I've ever had that problem. And I'm sorry to say I have no techy bones in my body to help you!

 

[MariJ]

So sorry you are having such troubles, Marilyn! I don't believe I've ever had that problem. And I'm sorry to say I have no techy bones in my body to help you!

Thank you Vicky and I appreciate the hug too!

 

[BrightEyes]

Morning, all. I slept in (until 8 AM). The tummy is still a bit unsettled so will wait another day before going to the base. Have no idea what set it off but better to stay home until it settles down. The Rxs are new yearly prescriptions so I have to go to the Base hospital to activate and fill them - which is about 3 miles from the commissary and exchange. So will wait there until they are filled (which could be an hour or more)- then over to the commissary. It will be in the mid-80's so don't want to leave while they are being filled, go the commissary then leave the groceries in the car and pick the meds up....Sometimes it is a 20-30 minute wait in line to pick them up. I may wait until Monday to go as the high will only be in the mid-70's.

Gotta run... nature is calling!!! Good thing I am staying home........

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning everyone! A quick post this morning as I need to hop in the shower and go pick up SIL Linda to do some shopping. It is FIL's 91st birthday today and she is hosting his party. I need to pick up a cake and a few other things, so thought we may as well go together. Yesterdays hike was amazing!! The sun was shining and temps were perfect for hiking. DH found it a bit tougher than he thought it would be, but he still had a great time! New boots kept his feet happy and have great grip. I just wanted to pop in to say good morning and hope that you all have a wonderful day!

@faerywings - so fun that the birds are keeping you entertained! Hope you get some more scrapping done. I still have to post my one layout in the gallery, sure hope I find time to do that sometime today!

@vickyday - Ugh on the furnace troubles! Yup its always something!! Hope your tummy is good for your lunch today!

@BrightEyes - Sounds like you must have picked up some kind of a stomach bug, hope you are better by tomorrow!

@MariJ - Sorry you are having sign in troubles, my only suggestion would be to change your password again.

Ok I gotta run, have a happy Thursday everyone!

 

[AK_Tracy]

Good Morning!
Its day three of waking up to snow. The only good news is half of it melts through the day. The trees are so pretty.

Yesterday was a good day but I am tired from it. Woke up with a headache and. tight shoulders. Hoping its not a cold but my stuffed nose says something is off. I am putting a lot of hope into my hot (okay warm) shower does the trick. Might need to sauna first.

@MariJ Marilyn, I have no advice other then to change your password. I have different ones for shopping and "community" here. I dont know why but it wouldn't allow them to be the same and I just rolled with it. Annoying when I want to shop but oh well. I wonder if that makes a difference? I have no issues logging in on my phone (I dont shop from phone) and my laptop. I Hope you find a solution so you can play while away!

Off to get more coffee. Have a wonderful day!

 

[Terri M]

It's getting darker outside, forecast is for heavy rain tomorrow, starting later this afternoon. So I did my bike ride early and, oof, was it cold. I've already told myself winter is over and I don't need to be cold anymore so it was a shock. I seem to have a disconnect between looking at the temperature on the weather app and actually understanding what it means when I step outside.

On the other hand, though, it's definitely spring at its height. I love where there's a cluster of white and pink dogwoods blooming with redbud in a group. I keep thinking I will plant that combination in my yard someplace, but there's really not much space. I suppose eventually the line of Leyland cypress on the back yard property line will die and we can put in a more natural looking mixed planting. If we don't go broke with the expense of removing all the cypress trees.

We were busy yesterday so I just bought a rotisserie chicken for dinner. So tonight I think we'll have chicken soup with the leftovers.

Today's problem is the furnace.....heat is not kicking on! And it's only in the 40s outside!

It never ends, right? Good luck with getting that back on, and hold on tight to the heating pad!

"I have no trouble signing in to Oscraps on my laptop and Oona helped me a while ago to use the same password for both the forum and store.

When I signed up originally it was on the community site and I included a space in my ID so it was the same as ScrapGirls. But then it turned out I can't have a space in it for the shopping site, so I have 2 slightly different IDs with two different passwords. Which is OK because I let the password manager take care of it all so I don't have to remember. Sorry I am of no help!

Its day three of waking up to snow.

I would be on a vacation to Florida. I suppose I'll never be an Alaska person outside of June-August.

 

[MariJ]

Thank you all - @AK_Tracy @Terri M and @taxed4ever for your thoughts! I probably will have to change my password, I wish there were an easier way and hope that works!

 

[vickyday]

Morning everyone! A quick post this morning as I need to hop in the shower and go pick up SIL Linda to do some shopping. It is FIL's 91st birthday today and she is hosting his party. I need to pick up a cake and a few other things, so thought we may as well go together. Yesterdays hike was amazing!! The sun was shining and temps were perfect for hiking. DH found it a bit tougher than he thought it would be, but he still had a great time! New boots kept his feet happy and have great grip. I just wanted to pop in to say good morning and hope that you all have a wonderful day!

@faerywings - so fun that the birds are keeping you entertained! Hope you get some more scrapping done. I still have to post my one layout in the gallery, sure hope I find time to do that sometime today!

@vickyday - Ugh on the furnace troubles! Yup its always something!! Hope your tummy is good for your lunch today!

@BrightEyes - Sounds like you must have picked up some kind of a stomach bug, hope you are better by tomorrow!

@MariJ - Sorry you are having sign in troubles, my only suggestion would be to change your password again.

Ok I gotta run, have a happy Thursday everyone!

The furnace had kicked the switch so Mark just had to hit the reset button! Thank You, Lord!
The tummy was not great for lunch, but I went anyway since I was out and about picking up this and that! I ate a few of the fries and brought the rest home. Finally ate about 5:00. So glad you had beautiful weather for your hike yesterday and that DH enjoyed it!

 

[vickyday]

It's getting darker outside, forecast is for heavy rain tomorrow, starting later this afternoon. So I did my bike ride early and, oof, was it cold. I've already told myself winter is over and I don't need to be cold anymore so it was a shock. I seem to have a disconnect between looking at the temperature on the weather app and actually understanding what it means when I step outside.

On the other hand, though, it's definitely spring at its height. I love where there's a cluster of white and pink dogwoods blooming with redbud in a group. I keep thinking I will plant that combination in my yard someplace, but there's really not much space. I suppose eventually the line of Leyland cypress on the back yard property line will die and we can put in a more natural looking mixed planting. If we don't go broke with the expense of removing all the cypress trees.

We were busy yesterday so I just bought a rotisserie chicken for dinner. So tonight I think we'll have chicken soup with the leftovers.


It never ends, right? Good luck with getting that back on, and hold on tight to the heating pad!


When I signed up originally it was on the community site and I included a space in my ID so it was the same as ScrapGirls. But then it turned out I can't have a space in it for the shopping site, so I have 2 slightly different IDs with two different passwords. Which is OK because I let the password manager take care of it all so I don't have to remember. Sorry I am of no help!


I would be on a vacation to Florida. I suppose I'll never be an Alaska person outside of June-August.

Thanks! Fortunately, Mark just had to hit the reset button on the furnace!

 

[vickyday]

Good Morning!
Its day three of waking up to snow. The only good news is half of it melts through the day. The trees are so pretty.

Yesterday was a good day but I am tired from it. Woke up with a headache and. tight shoulders. Hoping its not a cold but my stuffed nose says something is off. I am putting a lot of hope into my hot (okay warm) shower does the trick. Might need to sauna first.

@MariJ Marilyn, I have no advice other then to change your password. I have different ones for shopping and "community" here. I dont know why but it wouldn't allow them to be the same and I just rolled with it. Annoying when I want to shop but oh well. I wonder if that makes a difference? I have no issues logging in on my phone (I dont shop from phone) and my laptop. I Hope you find a solution so you can play while away!

Off to get more coffee. Have a wonderful day!

Hope you are feeling better by now!