Daily Ooo's: Friday, December 18

[faerywings]

owowowowowww... I am stiff and sore this morning. We got a decent amount of snow and it was heavy. I didn't measure it but it was definitely in the 15-18" range. I was out shoveling for over an hour and Scott and Gary had to be out for over 2 hours each. We only have a small driveway that fits 4 cars if we squeeze in tight. I don't like snow. In case you forgot- I haven't said it since last February. The local news said that NYC got more snow yesterday than all of last season. I wonder if that is true up here too.

I was laughing at dinner that after being cooped up in the house for so many months, it felt "good" to be in the "fresh" air. You know I am getting stir-crazy when I am happy(ish) to be out shoveling snow. ound:
The pups had a really fun time running around in it. Even Ray did a little hop through it. We shoveled out a spot for her on the lawn but she wanted to go to "her" spot which surprised us when she got through it ok and looked happy at the same time.

Caitlyn finished another paper and now has 1 big paper and 1 short paper to go, both are due on Monday. The 2-3 page paper she can pretty much write in her sleep and the other one she has been working on for a few weeks. She also has--- *proud mama moment* -- to write an essay for a scholarship that she was nominated for by one of her professors!! She didn't get the one that she was nominated for last year but the fact that her professors think highly of her makes her thrilled. She also heard that she is in consideration for a paid internship over the summer to work with a team on Student Orientation in the fall. *fingers crossed*
Scott turned down a job interview for today. I know that he struggled with it but it was going to be doing outdoor maintenance work at the fish hatchery where my dad volunteers. The work was not the issue, the distance and pay were. $13/hour for two months of work and it would take him almost an hour and 20 minutes to get there (assuming no NJ traffic ). He was disappointed, but he applied for a couple of other jobs hoping that things will be better in the spring. *more fingers crossed*

Other than shoveling, I spent about 2 hours wrapping gifts. My dogs were excited by the wrapping paper. They sat at my feet until I balled up the scraps and threw it at them. They tore off with them and then came back for more LOL

Today I need to run to the FP, they are handing out Christmas Dinner bags- no turkey again for me but I will be happy to get some of the sides. I don't think I am ready to finish wrapping. I still have a few things I need to finish making.
Maybe *fingers and toes crossed* I will have time to scrap later on???

HAGD!! xoxo

 

[faerywings]

Trudy- how nice to see blue sky!
Did Heather find out what was bothering Hunter? I sure hope it wasn't an infection from the dental surgery. Poor little man, sending him good thoughts
Were you able to get the cups that you needed too? You and your Gary make a good team.
I hope that someday Scott and Leah share the news of an engagement. It is very possible that the ghost took his glove. It really isn't something that could get pushed aside, it was huge!

Nancy- that is all the snow you got??? I would gladly send you some of mine. I have ice chunks bigger than 4" haha! I loved Turn, I bet you will too. I was fascinated by the history of it, I suggested it to Caitlyn since she loved Hamilton so much.
Oh no, that is heartbreaking about your DS's buddy. I don't understand why so many of the people who proclaim "support our troops" don't put more money into mental health for them. ~20 Veterans die by suicide a day in the US and it is a tragedy that more isn't being done for them Please send my condolences to your son.

Rae- good find on Craiglist! I hope that helps to minimize some of the pain in your back and neck from twisting. Is your back any better after resting yesterday? I do get discounts on vaccinations at my vet and when the owner treats my dogs he always gives me a discount. The other ones don't. But Caitlyn's rats' vet makes up for all of that (even though that doesn't help me :laugh: )

Betty Jo- I am sure that the LO for your friend is beautiful even if you feel like you can't find the right words. One nice thing about doing it digitally is that you can journal one day. Hude that layer. Journal the next day. Hide that layer. You can keep the progression of thoughts right there until you find the right combination. Or keep all of them as a tribute to your progression of grief. Big hugs to you and your entire family...

Felis- please share your good news, good balances out the bad, or at least shows us there is light in the darkness however small it may be.
Scott is waiting for financial stability before he proposes and Leah wants to live together for a while before they make it official. He was hoping that he would have had that job after he graduated but damned COVID.. :rollpin: It is really hard to not think of how life should have been. *giggles that you dated a vet for free care* Sorry that he had sad stories. I know I couldn't date a vet or work for one either.

Cheryl- Woooo HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! That is so exciting that you might be able to move in next week!!! :dance:
Sending good vibes that everything falls into place easily!
Is that "bless your heart" the Southern Bless your heart or is it a sincere one?
Your Bible project must be amazing! She is going to treasure that- talk about a family heirloom to be!
better go and get the car warmed up --love to all

 

[felis]

I wish I had something happy, as Chris is supposed, but no. I didn't wanted to came here and be a grumpy cat, when others suffer from real pain, so I stepped back and took time to breathe. We are in 10 days self isolation, so to be able to meet our extended family for Christmas, but complications starts to come. I was read many of you are going to vet and I think I'll have too. I'm start suspecting that we messed up the treatment of one of my cats. I hate these video calls consultation, and that my vet rely on my experience more than she have to! Sometimes I feels as pharmacology is imaginary science and with the same success I can count on herbs and spells as our grandmas few centuries early :laugh: :roll:. Strange times!
I think I'll finish with physical visit, but the idea that this could be the last Christmas with my aunt is stuck in my brain and I don't want to miss this chance! Aunty is young, but she is in contact with many people and always complain from health problems, so she is in the risk group.
My favorite band was ask on IG yesterday do we still remember the live gigs and someone was answer very creative, that she is confident that mermaid and unicorns are more real than this. LOL I miss the freedom so much! When we was talk about priorities before Christmas, my family didn't count all the possible complications right. Irony is that we are introvert's family and usually our Christmas was the quietest and simple one.


Chris, send me snowwwww! :smow: I want it! Good luck to Caitlyn with finished her papers, is not as she need it but! Congrats for the internship! And please remind Scott that we all are in this boat. I know he knew it, but it helps sometimes to hear again that other suffers the same! Finding job become feat!
At the beginning we was upset that my sis and BIL live together without ring, but what can I say the new time new rules.
Oh, I just saw you are give Standing O to my snowflake page, thank you so much, but actually I'm very surprised! I worked long on it and on the details, but it's far away from this idea in my imagination.

Cheryl, I would love to see your Bible project! Right now I'm agnostic, but often miss something to rely on! It's so exciting that you are so close to start your new living together! Please try to not stress too much!

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning ladies. Going to get to work right away. Hubs is home today so I want to do some errands with him later. Got the meatloaf done yesterday and now will start thinking about Xmas Eve/Day food. With all our different eating habits, it takes a bit of planning.

Chris - fingers crossed for both the kids that plans work out. That job didn't sound very good, all that driving, so little money...hope he finds something much better. Hope C gets the scholarship and internship but I agree, its a proud feeling to know that others think so highly of her.

Felis - hugs. This whole year has just sucked for everyone. I wish you a bit of snow soon to lift your spirits.

I'm getting to work now. BFN

 

[BrightEyes]

This is going to be a PJ day for sure. Yes... it is a head cold... stuffy and runny nose and sneezing. No coughing or wheezing or sore throat or temperature or headache - so I am sure it isn't Covid. And I can still taste food and drinks. So I will just kick back with a good book to read as I snuggle under a warm fuzzy throw.

Got a surprise late Wed afternoon. DD#1 and her hubby sent me a beautiful Christmas floral arrangement to 'brighten my spirits' since we won't be together on Christmas. Certainly raised me spirits.

Still having pain in the finger though not as bad as it was - so think it is healing slowly. Typing is still a challenge and make lots of spelling mistakes so am keeping my posts/comments short. Know that I have been reading your posts most days, CYL

 

[nancyr]

good day - well the snow is still here. So I will ride bike again. Luther still has his limp and so will not be going out. He is not happy. Got more pages done. I am liking how they are turning out. Had a nice talk with my sister this am. He youngest son was just diagnosed with Covid. He feels achy and has not sense of taste nor smell. She says he is not as careful as he should be. It is sad. Hoping the rest of his family stays well.

Chris you are so right about Turn. It is excellent. I love that so many of the locals are where we live. I love that I can trace my ancestors back to VA and pre-revolutionary times. I could never be a spy, I cant live but mostly I cant think that fast on my feet. That is awesome news about Cait. And so sorry about the job and Scott. I do believe that things will be better. Wow you got a lot of snow. Hope you are not too sore!

Trudy congrats on the blue sky. Hope Hunter's teeth get better! I did not know you had to use lots of cups to do your pouring. Sounds complicated but I can see the results are awesome. Have fun!

Rae I am lucky as my son is fixing us Christmas dinner. I have for the last many days not felt at all like cooking. Have fun.

Felis I don't think of you as a grumpy cat even when you think the news might be distressing. We are here. Looking forward to reading about your Christmas Eve feast.

Kay have fun in the PJs but darn that cold sounds nasty so take care! That is so sweet that you got flowers!