Daily Ooos: October 7-8: Weekend Edition

[faerywings]

Hello from a sleepy, achy Faery. *small wave*

When I went to bed last night, I thought I was home free from the vaccine side effects. I was feeling a little draggy and my arm was slightly sore. I took an Aleve and fell asleep quickly. Yeah.... uh-huh, that only lasted until 1 a.m. It hit me like a ton of bricks, hot flashes, body aches, and a blinding headache. I got small bits of sleep between 1 and 5 and gave up soon after. ATM, I am only feeling a little sore and achy and exhausted. The headache and chills are over. Whew!

I had another fab day yesterday playing with the babies. Gah, they are so freaking sweet! Caitlyn has no idea what to name them and I have been no help. As of now, they are White (or White One or Solid White) and the other is Spots. White seems much more active and exploring, Spots is more mellow. But that isn't helping with names yet. Scott should be here, he usually comes up with some good ideas.

I have to call Scott today anyway. I get newsletters for the ecology center where he used to work and where I did a forest bathing hike. They are hiring PT educators to lead hikes and activities. I emailed the newsletter to him and asked if he thought that if I took the winter to brush up on local ecology stuff (he left all of his textbooks here so I have good info), should I try to apply in the spring. He thought it was a great idea and told me to call him today to talk some more about it. I think he would write me a good letter of recommendation

I did some scrapping in the afternoon. I have been on a roll, I love the kits this time of year. ♥
Today is the FP but I am not going to go. It's rainy and I'm not in desperate need of anything so I don't want to take what is unnecessary. Caitlyn will be glad too, she comes with me to keep me company but I am sure she would rather sleep in.
As soon as get some food in me, I am going to get some more Aleve, put some comfy clothes on, and call it a day.

Hugs to everyone, have a restful weekend!

 

[faerywings]

@LSlycord I am so relieved that you have your schedule set with the schedule for all of the medical stuff. That has to at least make you feel more "steady."
Look at you --- you have a lot of socializing coming up, how exciting! Books and quilting and dinners. Have a blast!
Oh boy. Poor Syd. That class/exam sounds awful. At least she is trying to fit some downtime in with Homecoming.
I am thinking of you both
WTH? Shaun must be at the end of his rope with the health issues, hope he gets an appt soon. Hang in there, mama!!

@BrightEyes Are you feeling better today? Hope that you are and that you got to see some balloons yesterday. Do they launch all weekend? I scrapped more this past week than I have in ages, and I am still nowhere close to the level of you and Cheryl hahaha!

@vickyday Isn't it crazy when you think of a human baby at 1 month relative to an animal baby? The rats are mostly self-sufficient but are totally uncoordinated. They are learning fast through, climbing the bars of the cage and balancing on the rope. Yesterday morning, one of them tried to climb from the rope into the tunnel hammock but slid off the rope onto the cage bottom LOL!
I hope that everyone can keep Carolyn company and I am hoping that she gets some use of her leg back.
The softball game sounds exciting!
I hope that you are feeling better today than you had been. Allergies are the pits and I hope that is all that it is.
When is your birthday? Did I miss that too??

@pachimac Hey Susie! Pop in here whenever you think of it and have time. This is a no-pressure place. My life is extremely boring too so don't feel bad about that.
I give you so much credit for homeschooling your DD. I am a teacher and there was *no way* I could ever do that with my kids. IMHO, it's better that she takes her time and absorbs everything she is learning instead of rushing through. On the other hand it she is "taking her time" by playing video games-- that's a different story
Happy anniversary! So glad you and DH went out and got spoiled.

@bcgal00 Any updates?? *fingers and toes crossed for you*

@Cherylndesigns This is the Wild Side? Speak for yourself, Missy!
Didn't Ava get her truck lifted already? Scott has had his 4 Runner for almost a year and when I got out of it on Wednesday, I realized that I am *finally* getting the hang of using the running boards. I use them to climb in, but always forget about them getting out.
Short Girl Problems. *nods*

xoxoxo

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good morning lovelies.
Chris @faerywings, I'm so sorry the vax hit you and you didn't get good sleep. Oh boy, headach, chills,, the whole ball of wax. Today will be better, hopefully. Sounds like you had a pretty bad reaction. I didn't have that so much but I was just wiped out and exhausted and felt like a zombie. Do you remember that Adrienne and Roger came down and she kept asking Roger if I "looked funny"? Roger said I always looked funny (typical Roger/Chuck answer). I couldn't stay awake which is not like me at all. Plus my arm was sore for so long.
"This is the Wild Side? Speak for yourself, Missy!" Just wait until You Know Who starts spreading her around and just causing general mayhem. Eva @tanteva, you know who 'You Know Who' is. She's been pretty quiet you know. No, Ava hasn't had her truck raised yet and she has NO running boards. Those things are such a big help. Those and that "bar" (handle thingie) on the inside. Keep doing your yoga and I'll keep doing my workout so we can stay strong to get in those trucks. At least Scott's has a running board. (Now that I I think about it, I did say she was going to have it raised right after she got her new truck, but she just hasn't had the extra money.)

How are the babies doing this morning? I'm sure Scott will think of some cute names. I think you'd be perfect as a leader for the forest bathing. That would be so fun!

I'll be back (said in my best Terminator Voice) and try to do some personals. I may or may not lay back down.

XOXO

 

[BrightEyes]

Morning, all. The Hot Air Balloons launched just a bit ago. They haven't headed this way yet. Will keep checking to see if they come closer. Have my camera close by and ready to snap photos if they do - which is part of the natural wind 'Box'. The winds blows in different directions depending on altitude. It is due to the mountain to the east and the river in the valley and the west mesa (where I live). It is fairly calm right now so will have to wait to see if they come this way. The festival goes on from today to a week from tomorrow - Oct 7 - 15. Yes, they launch on the weekends, Chris. So I am popping up and down looking out the window to see if they come this way. I always love this time of year!!! It is chilly out - 50F - so glad I have my heavy housecoat on and warm slippers on the feet.

Oh, Chris... so sorry you are having such a bad reaction to the Covid shot. Hope it eases up for you soon. I didn't think about the hot/warm flashes I have been having as a side-effect..... yep... was having those but they have mainly stopped. I hear you and Cheryl about feeling really tired, tho. Still feeling 'draggy' and no energy. Have any of you taken the RSV shot yet?? Sure hope the side effects of it are milder than the Covid one. I will have them put it in the other arm.

Need some more coffee - will come back after I see if the balloons head my way.

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... I was MIA from here yesterday. The day just kinda got away from me and I was running in different directions all day long! I was out in the morning and spent way too much on some new Fall clothing, but found the cutest pair of Jeans that are so comfy!! I might be living in them all winter! The store had a huge sweater sale, so of course I had to get some sweaters too. I have been busy finalizing our up trip to DH's troop reunion and flights are booked as well as our wine tour, so I will be MIA for the next 10 days. Our trip to the ocean with the kayaks never happened, it was raining for the better part of the day, so we took the kayaks out on the lake yesterday and thankfully the algae has cleared up and it was a gorgeous warm couple of hours on the Lake. Today I will be busy with Thanksgiving preparations and then we are headed off to the Interior of B.C. I sure hope that the weather holds and that it will be sunny and warm for us. Still no news from my x-ray results and so I probably won't know anything until we return from our little get away. Wish I had time to get some more scrapping done, there are so many kits that I would love to try out!! I just love this time of year!!

@faerywings - Sorry that you are having such a bad reaction to the Covid shot!! Makes me really want to get mine , I know that I will have to get it and the flu shot soon, but sure not looking forward to it! I think you would be a perfect leader for the forest bathing also!! Oh and some exciting news from Heather this morning, they are looking at house that is for sale in their town, it sounds like it would be perfect for them fingers crossed that they like it and can put in an offer!! They so need to get out of that tiny little place that they have now. I bet Scott comes up with some great names for the new babies!! Have fun cuddling with them today and take it easy, rest up and get better!!

@bcgal00 - Hope that things are going well with the house showings! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

@Cherylndesigns - What are you doing up this early??? it is so nice to see you here so early in the day! I hope that you are having a blast with all the layouts that you are doing! I wish I had your mojo!!

@BrightEyes - How wonderful it must be to see the hot air balloons!! Hope you get some great shots! Sure hope that you get your energy back soon! Sounds like this shot is really kicking everyones butt!!

Ok I need more coffee then I have to get busy with turkey prep etc. Its a lovely warm sunny day here, so hopefully we will be sitting out in the sunshine this afternoon! Have a wonderful day everyone and I am not sure if I will be popping in here over the next day or so. I wish all of my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Morning ladies... I was MIA from here yesterday. The day just kinda got away from me and I was running in different directions all day long! I was out in the morning and spent way too much on some new Fall clothing, but found the cutest pair of Jeans that are so comfy!! I might be living in them all winter! The store had a huge sweater sale, so of course I had to get some sweaters too. I have been busy finalizing our up trip to DH's troop reunion and flights are booked as well as our wine tour, so I will be MIA for the next 10 days. Our trip to the ocean with the kayaks never happened, it was raining for the better part of the day, so we took the kayaks out on the lake yesterday and thankfully the algae has cleared up and it was a gorgeous warm couple of hours on the Lake. Today I will be busy with Thanksgiving preparations and then we are headed off to the Interior of B.C. I sure hope that the weather holds and that it will be sunny and warm for us. Still no news from my x-ray results and so I probably won't know anything until we return from our little get away. Wish I had time to get some more scrapping done, there are so many kits that I would love to try out!! I just love this time of year!!

@faerywings - Sorry that you are having such a bad reaction to the Covid shot!! Makes me really want to get mine , I know that I will have to get it and the flu shot soon, but sure not looking forward to it! I think you would be a perfect leader for the forest bathing also!! Oh and some exciting news from Heather this morning, they are looking at house that is for sale in their town, it sounds like it would be perfect for them fingers crossed that they like it and can put in an offer!! They so need to get out of that tiny little place that they have now. I bet Scott comes up with some great names for the new babies!! Have fun cuddling with them today and take it easy, rest up and get better!!

@bcgal00 - Hope that things are going well with the house showings! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

@Cherylndesigns - What are you doing up this early??? it is so nice to see you here so early in the day! I hope that you are having a blast with all the layouts that you are doing! I wish I had your mojo!!

@BrightEyes - How wonderful it must be to see the hot air balloons!! Hope you get some great shots! Sure hope that you get your energy back soon! Sounds like this shot is really kicking everyones butt!!

Ok I need more coffee then I have to get busy with turkey prep etc. Its a lovely warm sunny day here, so hopefully we will be sitting out in the sunshine this afternoon! Have a wonderful day everyone and I am not sure if I will be popping in here over the next day or so. I wish all of my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! I know you'll have a wonderful and delicious day, Trudy!!

I JUST got back up - it's 11:30. Yes, I did lay back down. Didn't think I'd go back to sleep. HA! I hope my mojo holds up - it's has been flowing lately.

Hugs to you and what wonderful, hopeful news about Heather - wouldn't that just be the most wonderful thing??? Keeping my fingers crossed for all of you!!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Kay @BrightEyes I'm so excited for you to possibly see all of the balloons today. Glad you're feeling better. No, I haven't had the RSV shot but I've had the pneumonia shot. I got that just before we left Florida and I need to go back and see when that was. Time goes so fast. I'm thinking you only get those every 5 years. Now that I'm thinking about it, it hasn't been 5 years since I got it.

 

[bcgal00]

No offer on the house so I think that we'll leave the house on the market til end of November and then try again in the spring. Our house is too big and too expensive for a lot of people in this market with terrible interest rates. Hopefully it will happen next year.

I woke up yesterday with my cmc joint (thumb) inflamed and painful. I've had trouble for years with it off and on but this flare is the worst I've had in a long time. I have my brace on which makes it hard to type but hopefully a few days of wearing the brace will help settle it down.

Today I'll keep busy, try not to think about the failed house offer and just get on with things. I'll head to the dog park later.

@taxed4ever Have a good trip. Where are you going?

@faerywings Glad the reaction is lessening. We might be able to get ours next week, depends on how quick our pharmacy is in getting it in. I will make sure we get it at least 4-5 days before the trip so we have time to recover if we have a reaction.

Time to get out in the yard with Remi. HAGD everyone.

 

[vickyday]

Hello from a sleepy, achy Faery. *small wave*

When I went to bed last night, I thought I was home free from the vaccine side effects. I was feeling a little draggy and my arm was slightly sore. I took an Aleve and fell asleep quickly. Yeah.... uh-huh, that only lasted until 1 a.m. It hit me like a ton of bricks, hot flashes, body aches, and a blinding headache. I got small bits of sleep between 1 and 5 and gave up soon after. ATM, I am only feeling a little sore and achy and exhausted. The headache and chills are over. Whew!

I had another fab day yesterday playing with the babies. Gah, they are so freaking sweet! Caitlyn has no idea what to name them and I have been no help. As of now, they are White (or White One or Solid White) and the other is Spots. White seems much more active and exploring, Spots is more mellow. But that isn't helping with names yet. Scott should be here, he usually comes up with some good ideas.

I have to call Scott today anyway. I get newsletters for the ecology center where he used to work and where I did a forest bathing hike. They are hiring PT educators to lead hikes and activities. I emailed the newsletter to him and asked if he thought that if I took the winter to brush up on local ecology stuff (he left all of his textbooks here so I have good info), should I try to apply in the spring. He thought it was a great idea and told me to call him today to talk some more about it. I think he would write me a good letter of recommendation

I did some scrapping in the afternoon. I have been on a roll, I love the kits this time of year. ♥
Today is the FP but I am not going to go. It's rainy and I'm not in desperate need of anything so I don't want to take what is unnecessary. Caitlyn will be glad too, she comes with me to keep me company but I am sure she would rather sleep in.
As soon as get some food in me, I am going to get some more Aleve, put some comfy clothes on, and call it a day.

Hugs to everyone, have a restful weekend!

Hope you are feeling MUCH better by this time!

 

[vickyday]

@LSlycord I am so relieved that you have your schedule set with the schedule for all of the medical stuff. That has to at least make you feel more "steady."
Look at you --- you have a lot of socializing coming up, how exciting! Books and quilting and dinners. Have a blast!
Oh boy. Poor Syd. That class/exam sounds awful. At least she is trying to fit some downtime in with Homecoming.
I am thinking of you both
WTH? Shaun must be at the end of his rope with the health issues, hope he gets an appt soon. Hang in there, mama!!

@BrightEyes Are you feeling better today? Hope that you are and that you got to see some balloons yesterday. Do they launch all weekend? I scrapped more this past week than I have in ages, and I am still nowhere close to the level of you and Cheryl hahaha!

@vickyday Isn't it crazy when you think of a human baby at 1 month relative to an animal baby? The rats are mostly self-sufficient but are totally uncoordinated. They are learning fast through, climbing the bars of the cage and balancing on the rope. Yesterday morning, one of them tried to climb from the rope into the tunnel hammock but slid off the rope onto the cage bottom LOL!
I hope that everyone can keep Carolyn company and I am hoping that she gets some use of her leg back.
The softball game sounds exciting!
I hope that you are feeling better today than you had been. Allergies are the pits and I hope that is all that it is.
When is your birthday? Did I miss that too??

@pachimac Hey Susie! Pop in here whenever you think of it and have time. This is a no-pressure place. My life is extremely boring too so don't feel bad about that.
I give you so much credit for homeschooling your DD. I am a teacher and there was *no way* I could ever do that with my kids. IMHO, it's better that she takes her time and absorbs everything she is learning instead of rushing through. On the other hand it she is "taking her time" by playing video games-- that's a different story
Happy anniversary! So glad you and DH went out and got spoiled.

@bcgal00 Any updates?? *fingers and toes crossed for you*

@Cherylndesigns This is the Wild Side? Speak for yourself, Missy!
Didn't Ava get her truck lifted already? Scott has had his 4 Runner for almost a year and when I got out of it on Wednesday, I realized that I am *finally* getting the hang of using the running boards. I use them to climb in, but always forget about them getting out.
Short Girl Problems. *nods*

xoxoxo

Thanks! I am feeling better today. Only a slight headache. My 68th birthday is tomorrow, Oct. 8.

 

[vickyday]

Morning ladies... I was MIA from here yesterday. The day just kinda got away from me and I was running in different directions all day long! I was out in the morning and spent way too much on some new Fall clothing, but found the cutest pair of Jeans that are so comfy!! I might be living in them all winter! The store had a huge sweater sale, so of course I had to get some sweaters too. I have been busy finalizing our up trip to DH's troop reunion and flights are booked as well as our wine tour, so I will be MIA for the next 10 days. Our trip to the ocean with the kayaks never happened, it was raining for the better part of the day, so we took the kayaks out on the lake yesterday and thankfully the algae has cleared up and it was a gorgeous warm couple of hours on the Lake. Today I will be busy with Thanksgiving preparations and then we are headed off to the Interior of B.C. I sure hope that the weather holds and that it will be sunny and warm for us. Still no news from my x-ray results and so I probably won't know anything until we return from our little get away. Wish I had time to get some more scrapping done, there are so many kits that I would love to try out!! I just love this time of year!!

@faerywings - Sorry that you are having such a bad reaction to the Covid shot!! Makes me really want to get mine , I know that I will have to get it and the flu shot soon, but sure not looking forward to it! I think you would be a perfect leader for the forest bathing also!! Oh and some exciting news from Heather this morning, they are looking at house that is for sale in their town, it sounds like it would be perfect for them fingers crossed that they like it and can put in an offer!! They so need to get out of that tiny little place that they have now. I bet Scott comes up with some great names for the new babies!! Have fun cuddling with them today and take it easy, rest up and get better!!

@bcgal00 - Hope that things are going well with the house showings! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

@Cherylndesigns - What are you doing up this early??? it is so nice to see you here so early in the day! I hope that you are having a blast with all the layouts that you are doing! I wish I had your mojo!!

@BrightEyes - How wonderful it must be to see the hot air balloons!! Hope you get some great shots! Sure hope that you get your energy back soon! Sounds like this shot is really kicking everyones butt!!

Ok I need more coffee then I have to get busy with turkey prep etc. Its a lovely warm sunny day here, so hopefully we will be sitting out in the sunshine this afternoon! Have a wonderful day everyone and I am not sure if I will be popping in here over the next day or so. I wish all of my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[vickyday]

No offer on the house so I think that we'll leave the house on the market til end of November and then try again in the spring. Our house is too big and too expensive for a lot of people in this market with terrible interest rates. Hopefully it will happen next year.

I woke up yesterday with my cmc joint (thumb) inflamed and painful. I've had trouble for years with it off and on but this flare is the worst I've had in a long time. I have my brace on which makes it hard to type but hopefully a few days of wearing the brace will help settle it down.

Today I'll keep busy, try not to think about the failed house offer and just get on with things. I'll head to the dog park later.

@taxed4ever Have a good trip. Where are you going?

@faerywings Glad the reaction is lessening. We might be able to get ours next week, depends on how quick our pharmacy is in getting it in. I will make sure we get it at least 4-5 days before the trip so we have time to recover if we have a reaction.

Time to get out in the yard with Remi. HAGD everyone.

AWW! Rats on the house news!

 

[vickyday]

Good Evening!
I've had a busy day today.
Got up at 9. Made the bed. Emptied the dishwasher. Got the mail and had birthday cards from 2 of my kids. Got ready for going out with my daughter to celebrate my birthday.....we went to a thrift store near here, then went to a few other stores before going to see "The Blind" which is about Phil Robertson, the Duck Dynasty guy. It was good. After that we went for a late lunch at a place called Kick Back Jacks. TVs all around with a bar in the center. It seemed to be a sports bar type of place. Liz and I enjoyed a good cheeseburger and fries with waters to drink. And then she brought me home.
Mark went to a grandson's baseball games and is gone now to gather some more trees that have been cut down.
The day has been absolutely beautiful with sunshine and highs in the 70s. Perfect fall weather!
Tomorrow Mark's daughter is planning to treat us to lunch for my birthday, so I don't have to worry about cooking! Works for me!
I did finally use the air fryer that Mark and I got as a wedding gift 5 years ago, LOL! I can't believe how easy it was, especially to use the preset modes! No guessing, LOL! I cooked frozen fries and chicken breast together and it worked out perfectly! Why I waited so long I will never know! Probably because I am an old fashioned cook used to doing things a certain way! That's my story...............
OK, I've got some pictures I need to transfer to the computer from the bike ride we ended up taking with our pastor/friend yesterday. Plus some pictures with my daughter today.
Have a great evening!

 

[faerywings]

Thank you, Universe for letting me get a wonderful night's sleep! I feel 100% better today. I took it easy yesterday and by dinner time, I knew it was over cuz I was getting itchy from sitting still too long.
I had lots of time to play and hold all three rats. Squirrel has been wanting (ok - "willing" is probably a more accurate word) to come out of her cage. At one point, I had her and Cait had the babies and we sat near each other on the floor so they could see and smell each other. Squirrel didn't puff up her fur at all which is a good sign.
The babies are getting visibly bigger, just in a few days you can see the difference. And they are more coordinated. They are still not as balanced as they will be but they are doing much better and not falling over when they climb.

Caitlyn and I started a puzzle yesterday too and it is hard! All of the pieces are "normal" shapes and multiple pieces seem to fit together perfectly. There are letters printed on the back so we can check our work as we go. Thank goodness because more than once, we have had to pull sections apart that looked accurate.
I have also been scrapping a lot, more than I did all of September I think.

Today is my Get Organized Day. Meal planning is at the top of that list. I am going to make myself try two new recipes this week. What they will be? Not a clue. I know I want to try some new soups. The temps dropped 30* here in the two days so it feels like time to cook "cozy food."

I started my grocery order and I swear, the prices jumped since last week on just about everything. I'm kicking myself that I didn't go to the FP but nothing I can do other than wait until the next time.
Today is my town's Autumn Lights Festival. Blergh. I am not going to leave my house at all today. Cait and Tom are going to Sam's sister's baby shower which is right on the same road as the festival, just before the road is blocked. It's going to be a mess.

That's it! Hope you al have a fantastic day.

 

[faerywings]

@Cherylndesigns I have a feeling that this is the way that I will react to the Covid vax. This was the least reaction I got. The first two doses, oh man, that was awful, I was throwing up, full body muscle spasms, just all over horrible.
Hahaha! I didn't want to mention Eva and her ketchup when I made the Wild Side comment. Who knows what kind of chaos she would bring
I have been awful-- I haven't done any yoga since I went down the shore. There wasn't any time with getting the house ready for the party and last week, I was busy and lazy. But that's also part of my game plan for this week, getting back into the routine.

Scott popped over to get his mail and told me that the ecology center probably isn't hiring, that they don't have funds. But he suggested that I volunteer and see how it goes. Hopefully, I can talk to him a little more soon.

@BrightEyes You must be like a kid on Christmas, waiting to see if Santa is coming, as you look out the window for the balloons
Did you see any??? I hope you see a lot of them in the upcoming days. in the age range for RSV. My dad said that he is getting it soon. Other than that, I don't know much about RSV vax.
I got both shots in my right arm b/c I have to sleep on my left side. It's tender today but not bad. Hope that yours is much better today and your energy too.

@taxed4ever How fun to get some fall clothes. Comfy jeans and cozy sweaters- that's always nice!
Have a wonderful time at the troop reunion!
Good luck to Heather, all good vibes to her and the family with the house.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and all Canadians!♥

@bcgal00 Drat. So sorry to hear no offers on the house. I keep hoping that the markets will be better next year and that the interest rates go down. NJ's market is absolute crap and sounds like you are stuck in it too.
Be gentle with your hand and I hope that the inflammation goes away quickly. Do you find that when your stress goes up, the inflammation increases? That happens to me. Not that I do much to help or prevent it, but I can see it, that's a start LOL
An afternoon at the dog park with Remi sounds just what Dr. Faery would order :dog


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VICKY!!!!!

It sounds like you got everything done yesterday, so you can 100% kick back and enjoy today. Have fun with Mark and his DD.
I hope you get spoiled today too!

 

[BrightEyes]

Woke up way too early this morning... 5 AM!!! Couldn't go back to sleep so got up and dressed. It was 49F then and has made it all the way up to 54F 3 1/2 hours later!!! Yes, fall is in the air. Yes, there are a lot of balloons in the air this morning but most are staying to the east of us... <<< sigh >>>. Been popping in and out checking on them since 7AM. I had breakfast at 6 - waffles with fresh blueberries. Yummy! Have enough for tomorrow morning's breakfast.

Decided that I need to do some cleaning and back-up of my files while I was waiting to see if the balloons would come our way. Got all my scrapping files copied over to the HD backup. Then realized that I needed to go back to how I kept up with back-ups on my old computer. So added a new folder - "Working Scrapbooking"- where I will put the new kits to work on. Once that is done, I will copy them to the HD back-up and move them to Scrapping folder. That way I will have 2 copies of all of them.

I am feeling better - not quite so tired - even though the arm is still sore. I need to go to the store - out of milk and most of the fresh fruit and veggies. Yes, @faerywings - it seems like the prices have gone up significantly in the last few weeks!!! Good thing that the local store I shop at has good sales on items in produce most weeks. I try to make sure to catch the sales.

@bcgal00 So sorry that you didn't get an offer on the house. Will keep hoping that something will happen before you put it off in November. I hope you can relax while you are on the cruise.

@taxed4ever How wonderful that you found some warm fall/winter clothes that fit so nicely. Have a good time at the reunion.

Need a refill on the coffee and one last pop outside to see if the balloons are coming this way. CYL

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good morning, lovelies.

Well, the cool weather finally arrived. It was a high of 66 yesterday and is going to be a little warmer today. The nights are down in the 40's. Of course, wusses that we are, we set our furnace to come on if it dropped below a certain level and sure enough, it has kicked on the last two nights. It's just beautiful outside and we're ready for fall. Our trees turn late here - they just barely starting and I hope it's not like last year. They turned so late, then just fell off. I think it's the hot, hot summer we had; not sure. There's not a lot of time when the trees are in full color, like in Michigan. But the summers up there aren't brutally hot either.

Chris @faerywings I had to laugh about Squirrel's neck hair not raising around the babies. They must be so cute wobbling around. Yes, I knew you'd know who I was referring to - apparently, Eva didn't see my post.

You'll get back into your yoga - sometimes we just need to take a break or life gets in the way. You asked me if I knew of anything to help the abs. I JUST found a new ab workout that you do leaning on the wall. I have only done them for 2 days, but I can definitely feel it. If I get any results I'll find the workout I saw - I think it was on Instagram. It's easier if I can find that than to try to tell you. I'm glad you finally got a good night's sleep after your shot. Darn things, anyway.

Kay @BrightEyes glad you're feeling better and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you see those beautiful balloons today.

Vicky @vickyday Happy Birthday to you!!

Hugs to everybody who comes in after me. Happy Sunday! XOXO

 

[vickyday]

Good morning, lovelies.

Well, the cool weather finally arrived. It was a high of 66 yesterday and is going to be a little warmer today. The nights are down in the 40's. Of course, wusses that we are, we set our furnace to come on if it dropped below a certain level and sure enough, it has kicked on the last two nights. It's just beautiful outside and we're ready for fall. Our trees turn late here - they just barely starting and I hope it's not like last year. They turned so late, then just fell off. I think it's the hot, hot summer we had; not sure. There's not a lot of time when the trees are in full color, like in Michigan. But the summers up there aren't brutally hot either.

Chris @faerywings I had to laugh about Squirrel's neck hair not raising around the babies. They must be so cute wobbling around. Yes, I knew you'd know who I was referring to - apparently, Eva didn't see my post.

You'll get back into your yoga - sometimes we just need to take a break or life gets in the way. You asked me if I knew of anything to help the abs. I JUST found a new ab workout that you do leaning on the wall. I have only done them for 2 days, but I can definitely feel it. If I get any results I'll find the workout I saw - I think it was on Instagram. It's easier if I can find that than to try to tell you. I'm glad you finally got a good night's sleep after your shot. Darn things, anyway.

Kay @BrightEyes glad you're feeling better and I'll keep my fingers crossed that you see those beautiful balloons today.

Vicky @vickyday Happy Birthday to you!!

Hugs to everybody who comes in after me. Happy Sunday! XOXO

Thanks, Cheryl!