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Daily Ooos: December, 21-22: Weekend Edition

faerywings

faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
:rollingpin1:
I hate insomnia. I don't get how I can be so dang exhausted and yet I can't sleep. I woke up a bunch of times last night but woke up at 4, dozed a little while until 4.30, and have been wide awake since then. If you call "wide awake" sitting upright but in a brain fog. I have too much to do today to be zombified.
I had a list of over ten things to do yesterday. I worked on the majority of them but only officially crossed off three. All of that gets rolled over to today.

I made the two other loaves of bread:
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Cute, right?
I'll attach the sun-dried tomatoes with toothpicks when I defrost them. I started the cards to fo go with them -- it was harder finding quotes about families and circles than I expected. The same one kept coming up and I wanted them to be different. The cards need a little tweaking and then I can print them out. The rest of the day was running around like a crazy lady. :dancingbfly:

Today with be a lather, rinse, repeat kind of day. First, I am going to the FP. I was really, really hoping that I wouldn't have to go this week, but they didn't have much last time and I am running out of everything. I am lucky that I am not worrying about feeding little kids at least. That makes it much harder. BTDT and I sympathize with those parents. This time if year is especially hard for them.

W is grumbling at me to go outside. BRB!
 
:rollingpin1:
Blergh!!!!
It snowed more than it was supposed to and is still coming down a tiny bit. The forecast was for 1" which we had by dinner time, but it looks closer to 4" ATM.
The road is covered and I don't want to have to go to the FP in a couple of hours. *dramatic sobbing*

My internal monologue:
But it looks pretty.
No, it doesn't.
But it's the Solstice so we get more light.
It's still pitch dark at 7.05 am.
But it has Christmas spirit.
BAH HUMBUG! :grinch:

:floorlaugh:

@vickyday nice to have the Olive Garden leftovers :)


OT: I made vegan fried rice for dinner last night and it was SO good. If anyone is looking for meatless recipes go to
https://www.noracooks.com/ Everything I've made from that site has been a hit. I made her Zuppa Toscana the night before and it was also incredibly good. I have leftovers of both for dinner tonight. :lovey3:

Vicky, did you enjoy the church concert last night?

@AK_Tracy those extra three seconds of light are worth it!
Taking care of yourself is not "doing nothing" (yeah yeah, I know-- take your own advice, Faery! :footinmouth: )
I hope that you were able to get the gingerbreads done without hurting yourself.

@taxed4ever It sounds like you and your HS friend had a wonderful chat. It must have been great to catch up with each other!
:jawdrop3: Wow. Your Gary really *is* retiring. *gulps* I bet it is going to be an adjustment for both of you but it will be awesome. (Eventually LOL) ♥
Tell him I said congrats!
Good for you to get yourself some new PJs and boots for Christmas :D And woo hoo, first-class flight!! Enjoy! :drinks2:

@bcgal00 What a jam-packed day of activity you had yesterday, sounds like so much fun. And on top of all that, D is getting heat in the man cave! Awesome!
All of my fingers and toes are crossed that you get to see and photograph the snowy owls. (yup, I am jealous! LOL)
hehehe about the Walmart "Roomba" behaving. Caitlyn asked if I could run out to get dried rosemary for her. I offered to go to Dollar General but no way was I going back to ShopRite after Tally made me want to do this to it:
:shakingsense:

@BrightEyes Awesome scores at the library!
Sorry that you got stuck in traffic, it is such a PITB. I am with you, I don't want to go anywhere until the holidays are over. So many accidents because of people rushing around. And the last few months there has been a huge increase in reports of wrong-way drivers on the highway that runs through my town and ones nearby. Like crazy amounts-- at least 2 a week.

On that happy note, I am going to have to get ready to shovel the driveway in a bit. Gary hurt his back the other day and is in the middle of a bad Lyme flare so if I want to get out of here this morning, looks like I am going to have to do it.
*more dramatic sobbing and throws self to the floor*
:bawling:

Have a fabulous day and I hope that everyone has time to put their feet up and rest!
 
Good Morning!

faerywings said:
My internal monologue:
But it looks pretty.
No, it doesn't.
But it's the Solstice so we get more light.
It's still pitch dark at 7.05 am.
But it has Christmas spirit.
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Yep, I've heard this before. Only its usually about 9 a.m. and its still pitch dark. Sunrise isn't until 10:15 and ends at 3:50. Ready for longer days ahead.
faerywings said:
@AK_Tracy those extra three seconds of light are worth it!
Taking care of yourself is not "doing nothing" (yeah yeah, I know-- take your own advice, Faery! :footinmouth: )
I hope that you were able to get the gingerbreads done without hurting yourself.
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Overspent yesterday. Still hurt today. But trains are done, egg rolls done, laundry done, dishwasher ran three times, so yeah. I didn't get burnt this time so I am calling it a win even though I am like over proofed bread, extra puffy and. tough.
faerywings said:
On that happy note, I am going to have to get ready to shovel the driveway in a bit. Gary hurt his back the other day and is in the middle of a bad Lyme flare so if I want to get out of here this morning, looks like I am going to have to do it.
*more dramatic sobbing and throws self to the floor*
:bawling:
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Oh girl, its 4", throw the car in reverse, hit the gas and just go! :floorlaugh:

Today and next Saturday! Then I am done working. Cant wait. I will most likely be sitting today (uncomfortable chair) and watching to see if any questions arise. One will be on time one will be late. Almost done. Just wish I could read my book like I use to do at work. Nope, two women who live alone, they like to talk.

Okay need coffee and ibuprofen, Have a great day!
 
Morning, all. Sleeping in is getting to be the 'norm' lately. Of course, reading until 11PM could have something to do with it... :floorlaugh:

Oooops... BRB

I forgot to turn the heat up (from 65* to 72*). Need it warmer so I can take my shower. :eek:

I think I will work on bringing the DVD inventory up to date as I can do that sitting down. It is really far behind. Oh, shoot... just remembered I need to compare the inventory to the actual DVDs I have - just in case I have missed writing any of them down. And, I should weed out any of them that I don't want to keep. :giggle4: And also mark which ones I have watched. Oh... I discovered that in the last bunch, I had picked up a DVD of a movie I have been looking for ages..."No Way Out"- one of Kevin Costner's early movies. It was as good as I remembered.
 
faerywings said:
:rollingpin1:
I hate insomnia. I don't get how I can be so dang exhausted and yet I can't sleep. I woke up a bunch of times last night but woke up at 4, dozed a little while until 4.30, and have been wide awake since then. If you call "wide awake" sitting upright but in a brain fog. I have too much to do today to be zombified.
I had a list of over ten things to do yesterday. I worked on the majority of them but only officially crossed off three. All of that gets rolled over to today.

I made the two other loaves of bread:
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Cute, right?
I'll attach the sun-dried tomatoes with toothpicks when I defrost them. I started the cards to fo go with them -- it was harder finding quotes about families and circles than I expected. The same one kept coming up and I wanted them to be different. The cards need a little tweaking and then I can print them out. The rest of the day was running around like a crazy lady. :dancingbfly:

Today with be a lather, rinse, repeat kind of day. First, I am going to the FP. I was really, really hoping that I wouldn't have to go this week, but they didn't have much last time and I am running out of everything. I am lucky that I am not worrying about feeding little kids at least. That makes it much harder. BTDT and I sympathize with those parents. This time if year is especially hard for them.

W is grumbling at me to go outside. BRB!
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Those loaves are going to look wonderful with the sun-dried tomatoes!
 
Oh Chris @faerywings that bread is calling my name really loudly!!!!!! And we're insomnia sisters! I haven't had a good nights sleep in a few weeks.
 
faerywings said:
:rollingpin1:
Blergh!!!!
It snowed more than it was supposed to and is still coming down a tiny bit. The forecast was for 1" which we had by dinner time, but it looks closer to 4" ATM.
The road is covered and I don't want to have to go to the FP in a couple of hours. *dramatic sobbing*

My internal monologue:
But it looks pretty.
No, it doesn't.
But it's the Solstice so we get more light.
It's still pitch dark at 7.05 am.
But it has Christmas spirit.
BAH HUMBUG! :grinch:

:floorlaugh:

@vickyday nice to have the Olive Garden leftovers :)


OT: I made vegan fried rice for dinner last night and it was SO good. If anyone is looking for meatless recipes go to
https://www.noracooks.com/ Everything I've made from that site has been a hit. I made her Zuppa Toscana the night before and it was also incredibly good. I have leftovers of both for dinner tonight. :lovey3:

Vicky, did you enjoy the church concert last night?

@AK_Tracy those extra three seconds of light are worth it!
Taking care of yourself is not "doing nothing" (yeah yeah, I know-- take your own advice, Faery! :footinmouth: )
I hope that you were able to get the gingerbreads done without hurting yourself.

@taxed4ever It sounds like you and your HS friend had a wonderful chat. It must have been great to catch up with each other!
:jawdrop3: Wow. Your Gary really *is* retiring. *gulps* I bet it is going to be an adjustment for both of you but it will be awesome. (Eventually LOL) ♥
Tell him I said congrats!
Good for you to get yourself some new PJs and boots for Christmas :D And woo hoo, first-class flight!! Enjoy! :drinks2:

@bcgal00 What a jam-packed day of activity you had yesterday, sounds like so much fun. And on top of all that, D is getting heat in the man cave! Awesome!
All of my fingers and toes are crossed that you get to see and photograph the snowy owls. (yup, I am jealous! LOL)
hehehe about the Walmart "Roomba" behaving. Caitlyn asked if I could run out to get dried rosemary for her. I offered to go to Dollar General but no way was I going back to ShopRite after Tally made me want to do this to it:
:shakingsense:

@BrightEyes Awesome scores at the library!
Sorry that you got stuck in traffic, it is such a PITB. I am with you, I don't want to go anywhere until the holidays are over. So many accidents because of people rushing around. And the last few months there has been a huge increase in reports of wrong-way drivers on the highway that runs through my town and ones nearby. Like crazy amounts-- at least 2 a week.

On that happy note, I am going to have to get ready to shovel the driveway in a bit. Gary hurt his back the other day and is in the middle of a bad Lyme flare so if I want to get out of here this morning, looks like I am going to have to do it.
*more dramatic sobbing and throws self to the floor*
:bawling:

Have a fabulous day and I hope that everyone has time to put their feet up and rest!
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Still have the Olive Garden leftovers. I guess they will get eaten sometime this weekend. Probably not today.
The concert was wonderful last night!
 
Boy, oh, Boy!
I came down with something overnight! I woke up sick to my stomach (not really that unusual). Next thing I know my head is all stuffy, as is my nose....I don't understand how you can be stuffy and your nose runny at the same time! I have a headache and a sore throat. I didn't sleep much at all and finally just got up and came to the recliner so I could at least breathe! What in the world?! That came out of the blue!

Not doing much today for obvious reasons. Drinking hot tea to help the sore throat. I did get another page scrapped but that's about all my head can stand. So I'm going to post it and turn off the computer. Hoping I feel better tomorrow so I can attend church, but it's not looking good!

Have a wonderful weekend! At least it is sunny out today, but pretty chilly!
 
Well... managed to get my shower. Then went to work on comparing the inventory list to the actual DVDs I have. Good thing that I did it. There were close to 20 I did not have on my printed/written inventory!!! :wow2::thud:o_O:thud::crying1: :rolleyes: Well worth the 2 hours I spent working on that. Only had 2 duplicates and decided to get rid of several others. Calling it quits for the day as the back, knees, shoulders and hands are yelling at me. Will set up the laptop tomorrow and get the inventory up to date. Time to dig out Dr Scholl's Chair massager and take a pain pill.

Going to fix sweet potato fries and a hamburger for supper. Then head to bed early tonight.
 
faerywings said:
Silly question-- are birds attracted to certain colors?
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We drove to the VA/NC state line today to visit a friend who lives in Roanoke. We meet half way twice a year, so just now getting to the computer and seeing your question! Yes! Birds see colors - not a silly question at all. Not only is it for food identification, but also courtship, camouflage/protection, species identification, sex identification. Your idea of testing it with different colored nesting material is super cute.
faerywings said:
Does your Belle do that too?
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Yes! She does! She's always coming up with super creative ways to teach the kids.
AK_Tracy said:
Oh girl, its 4", throw the car in reverse, hit the gas and just go! :floorlaugh:
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That is the funniest visual from all day!
pachimac said:
I'm cleaning up the house and doing some last minute shopping today. I still can't believe that in a week from today I will be picking @Cherylndesigns at the airport!!
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You two will have so much fun!! What a neat opportunity to get together IRL!
 
Holy macaroni (penguin!)
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:brrr:It's COLD!!!!!!!! 9*F with the wind chill at -17* :brrr:
I feel like a macaroni penguin and it feels like Antarctica outside. I didn't want to open the door to let the dogs out at all. Nope!
I am relieved I don't have to go anywhere today.

*mumbles for a bit* how many days until summer?

Pfft. Just get me through the holidays, *then* I will start counting down to Summer hahaha!

It was cold at the FP but thankfully, it wasn't too busy. I got there at 10.00 and was #22. That's not bad at all. And yeah, baby- they had eggs and *eggnog!!!* The woman who checked me in made sure I wrote it on my list, she looks after me. ♥ They also had frozen salmon fillets and since the kids weren't here for dinner, I cooked them for me and Gary. That was a treat. (Aside from the fact that I overcooked them slightly. oops)

I think I am getting there, the Christmas prep is inching forward. Today I have set aside to clean my house. Tomorrow and Tuesday will be all food-related tasks. I still need to finish and upload my AJ challenge and finalize the field trip plans and at least the first week of HS. But I am glad that I'm getting there. I honestly think that if I can get rid of the clutter all over the house today, my brain will be a less ragged and itchy, IYKWIM LOL

Have a wonderful and warm day!
 
AK_Tracy said:
Overspent yesterday. Still hurt today. But trains are done, egg rolls done, laundry done, dishwasher ran three times, so yeah. I didn't get burnt this time so I am calling it a win even though I am like over proofed bread, extra puffy and. tough.
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*gentle hugs coming your way*
AK_Tracy said:
Oh girl, its 4", throw the car in reverse, hit the gas and just go! :floorlaugh:
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This girl doesn't know how to control her car when it spins out. :rotfl: Not to mention my driveway is 2 spots by 2 spots on a decline and there are three cars. I have tried that before and almost slid sideways into the car next to me. :oops2:
Right now, the driveway is a sheet of ice and I don't think the ice melt we have is gonna do a darned thing.
AK_Tracy said:
Today and next Saturday! Then I am done working. Cant wait.
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One more scheduled day! Can ya call in sick? LOL

BrightEyes said:
Morning, all. Sleeping in is getting to be the 'norm' lately. Of course, reading until 11PM could have something to do with it... :floorlaugh:
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Sure sure, sure-- rub it in... I "slept in" this morning-- until 5.30! :giggle4: What are you reading that has to able to stay awake until 11 pm?

vickyday said:
Those loaves are going to look wonderful with the sun-dried tomatoes!
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Thank you!

pachimac said:
Oh Chris @faerywings that bread is calling my name really loudly!!!!!! And we're insomnia sisters! I haven't had a good nights sleep in a few weeks.
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The first batch I made was the full 1.5 lb size and it was calling my seasonally-affected brain soooo loudly! hahah!
(thank you, that reminded me to put my therapy light on, I forgot the last couple of days)
pachimac said:
I'm cleaning up the house and doing some last minute shopping today. I still can't believe that in a week from today I will be picking @Cherylndesigns at the airport!!
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That is the *coolest* thing!!! I am over the moon happy for you both. You are going to have such a fun time together.

Recipe:
Vegan Breadsticks (Olive Garden Copycat)

vickyday said:
I came down with something overnight! I woke up sick to my stomach (not really that unusual). Next thing I know my head is all stuffy, as is my nose....I don't understand how you can be stuffy and your nose runny at the same time! I have a headache and a sore throat. I
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Oh yuck, is it the flu? Feel better!! Sending you some virtual chicken soup!

mimes1 said:
We drove to the VA/NC state line today to visit a friend who lives in Roanoke. We meet half way twice a year, so just now getting to the computer and seeing your question! Yes! Birds see colors - not a silly question at all. Not only is it for food identification, but also courtship, camouflage/protection, species identification, sex identification. Your idea of testing it with different colored nesting material is super cute.
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No worries!! I appreciate you letting me ask all of my questions. I think I drive my friends, family, and especially my coworkers batty because I am always non-stop questions.
I think teacher's brains are wired differently so it doesn't surprise me at all the belle is like that too. She starts the new job next week?

Tracy-- once you know where the movie quote is from, it's impossible to get it out of your head Ha!!

Love and hugs!!
 
Good Morning O!!!!!

faerywings said:
:brrr:It's COLD!!!!!!!! 9*F with the wind chill at -17* :brrr:
I feel like a macaroni penguin and it feels like Antarctica outside. I didn't want to open the door to let the dogs out at all. Nope!
I am relieved I don't have to go anywhere today.
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No fair!!! Give me back winter!!!! Its 38* and WARM!!!! Our snow is melting, its icy the winds blowing so hard the power went out last night. Its such a gross winter!!!!! I'll trade you in a heartbeat!!!
faerywings said:
This girl doesn't know how to control her car when it spins out. :rotfl: Not to mention my driveway is 2 spots by 2 spots on a decline and there are three cars. I have tried that before and almost slid sideways into the car next to me. :oops2:
Right now, the driveway is a sheet of ice and I don't think the ice melt we have is gonna do a darned thing.
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:floorlaugh: :floorlaugh: :floorlaugh: :floorlaugh: Okay, maybe dont do that!!! But ya gotta keep the wheel straight, and If you start to slide, turn toward the slide to kick the rear of the car away from spin. Come see me, I show you how!!! Its fun!!!!! We would always practice driving on the lake
faerywings said:
One more scheduled day! Can ya call in sick? LOL
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I cant call in sick. And I just wouldn't do that anyway as I have never called in sick. I can do one more day. Will walk the gals through once more. I wont be doing anything though.

Today is a chill day once we get home from church. Kids are making potstickers for Tuesday night. Will freeze them and then bake again when its time. I'm praying all the prep works like I plan and reheat doesn't make things dry.

Off to get more coffee. Need it today. Have a great day!
 
faerywings said:
*gentle hugs coming your way*

This girl doesn't know how to control her car when it spins out. :rotfl: Not to mention my driveway is 2 spots by 2 spots on a decline and there are three cars. I have tried that before and almost slid sideways into the car next to me. :oops2:
Right now, the driveway is a sheet of ice and I don't think the ice melt we have is gonna do a darned thing.

One more scheduled day! Can ya call in sick? LOL


Sure sure, sure-- rub it in... I "slept in" this morning-- until 5.30! :giggle4: What are you reading that has to able to stay awake until 11 pm?


Thank you!


The first batch I made was the full 1.5 lb size and it was calling my seasonally-affected brain soooo loudly! hahah!
(thank you, that reminded me to put my therapy light on, I forgot the last couple of days)

That is the *coolest* thing!!! I am over the moon happy for you both. You are going to have such a fun time together.

Recipe:
Vegan Breadsticks (Olive Garden Copycat)


Oh yuck, is it the flu? Feel better!! Sending you some virtual chicken soup!


No worries!! I appreciate you letting me ask all of my questions. I think I drive my friends, family, and especially my coworkers batty because I am always non-stop questions.
I think teacher's brains are wired differently so it doesn't surprise me at all the belle is like that too. She starts the new job next week?

Tracy-- once you know where the movie quote is from, it's impossible to get it out of your head Ha!!

Love and hugs!!
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Actually chicken soup sounds really good. I'll have to eat some later as I just ate some apple slices.
 
Quick in and out for me.
No church for me today. But I slept a little better last night. Up every 4 hours for more Tylenol and nose blowing.
Hope you have a wonderful day.
 
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