Daily Ooos: Thursday, February 23

[faerywings]

What a day yesterday.
What. A. Day.

I should have stayed in bed, it would have been much easier to deal with.
Something was sniggling at me before I drove to the Dr. And with good reason. They never called to confirm my appt which a bunch of Drs don't seem to do every time but it put me on alert. I stuck the appt card in my wallet just in case there was a mix-up. I drive all the way down there, and the parking lot was mostly empty. Weird. I try to open the door and it's locked. There are three days' worth of "UPS "We missed You" post-its on the door. Very weird. A car pulls in- It has to be the office manager, running late, right? Wrong. It was another patient who had an appt at the same time as me. She tries calling the office number, the billing dept, and so on. No answer, no voicemail. It's like the entire office went *poof* Maybe into hr Bermuda Triangle. Or Brigadoon. I got her first name, thinking that if the office tries to charge me a cancellation fee, I have some backup. But who the heck knows? SMH.

I drive down to my parents and that was just awful. Non-stop bickering and it was really upsetting. Just awful. They wanted to take me out to lunch but it was starting to sleet so I told them I needed to go home.

(You always know when I am very upset, I don't like to talk about it. On the other hand, when something is mildly aggravating like the Dr's office, I'll write 2000 words of snark)

It was after 3 when I got home and all I wanted to was *nothing*, I worked on tagging some kits in ACDSee until it was time to start dinner. That was the highlight of my day- I blistered asparagus in my cast iron pan with some garlic and added orzo, lemon juice, and parmesan. That was so good and there are leftovers for lunch
I was supposed to clean for my friend yesterday but since I thought I had a Dr appt I switched it to today. It stinks that it is at noon because I feel like my day is going to be all chopped up. I am making chicken pot pie with the leftover chicken from the other night, so I have to make the crust this morning and then make the filling after I get back home. I know, in the grand scheme of things it is utter nonsense to think that is The Worst Thing Ever but it is easier to be annoyed at my schedule than the bigger things on my mind.
*taps forehead* always a method to my madness

Have a wonderful day!!
xo

 

[faerywings]

@tanteva This you??

@LSlycord #cheer-3 Whoop whoop! Congrats on the job!!! Congrats on the raise! Congrats on still having the time off when Syd is home!! I am so happy for you
Fantastic that Shaun is happy at CrossFit too-
Cait has a bad cold, thankfully. She is working remotely for half the day and is taking half of a sick day. She has a meeting at 10 so she went back to bed, will log in to her meeting, then has a couple of meetings with the students. As soon as they are done, she is going back to bed.
@Nonni F Did you get lots of snow? Stay warm today- here's coffee to help #coffee-3
That's cool that you make your own cat food, I bet they love it. I make dog treats (sweet potato, oatmeal, and coconut oil) and it's time-consuming but they love them. The rats do too.

@vickyday That makes sense that your friend is a bullfrog, not a toad if he likes the sump pump. Does he get very loud when he calls? Glad that Ilene is doing well! Thanks for the suggestions about the scrap credits. I should really give that a try especially when I have to wait to upload it. I tend to forget how I did something when I add the process notes.

@BrightEyes Hope that you made it through the storm and didn't lose power.

@taxed4ever That's a bummer that you didn't get to hike yesterday. I keep thinking of you when Scott talks about the hikes he is leading. I keep thinking I should go on them since he is starting to get regulars and some of them seem really neat. I asked if there was a fee- $8. More than I have ATM. I am not sure if there is a family discount. I should ask
What a wonderful trip the family is on, although it's weird as an American to think about being on vacation in Cuba. I bet they aren't going to want to leave there.
at your sheet folding video. I can see why it is your favorite *G*
100% with you about heading down to Linda's pool!

@Cherylndesigns whew!!!!!!!!!! What a big sigh of relief that your computer is fixed. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near you if you had scrap withdrawals. It sounds like your new setup is going to work terrifically. ITA, take your time getting used to one thing, the keyboard isn't going anywhere, try again when you are ready

Arline- Isn't Eva's siggie hysterical? It sums her up very well. The psychopath comment is from me-- I asked her that when she said she puts ketchup on spaghetti. That was the start of that whole mess.

Eva - I see you added the ketchup bottles to your signature, are you still trying to mess with me?
Of course, you are


Big hugs!

 

[LSlycord]

Good morning. I feel like yesterday just dissolved into nothing. I did get things accomplished...all of the paperwork to accept the job offer and do background checks, etc has been completed and turned back in. I made supper...tried something new. Made mashed potatoes and I boiled them in milk. I saw it on a cooking show...my addiction...and I decided to try it. They tasted good...and of course, had more calories . Mashed potatoes are usually reserved for holidays and calories don't count on holidays so I may do this again!

Today, just more tasks. And scrapping. I love ColorPlay release days!

 

[LSlycord]

@faerywings I'm sorry about yesterday. How does that happen with a doctor just going AWOL? Incredibly frustrating. I called to get an appointment yesterday for my shoulder but I can't get in until March 27. Good grief! And I'm very glad that Cait doesn't have Covid but it sounds like that cold is really kicking her butt. Hopefully a day of some good rest and she will be back on track.

@vickyday thank you for doing the screenshot. I think that this looks like something that would definitely keep me organized better! I've already done this for the ones that I am doing today and it seems like it will be helpful.

@BrightEyes I'm glad that the patio furniture is staying in place. Hope that the electricity continues to stay on and that you didn't lose heat.

@Nonni F hope that the weather is holding for you...and that you just get a small bit of the white stuff...enough to make it look pretty.

@taxed4ever I did get some photos of the trees covered in Spanish moss and a few of the roses there and I've got one layout done for ColorPlay. Might add one more today. I'm so ready to have our pool back to temps that I will get back in it on a regular basis.

Ok friends...lots on the to do list. . Have a good day!

 

[BrightEyes]

Yes, we made it through without losing power or internet/phone service yesterday. The wind gusts here got up to
74 mph and really rattled the stuff outside but all stayed in place although the chairs with the swing frame over their lower legs would lift up a bit then bang down to the patio. We also had rain that changed over to snow but the temp was above freezing so it melted as it hit the ground. There was a huge tree that blew over across Montono Rd and blocked the road for several hours until they cut it into pieces. It is one of 7 roads that has a bridge across the Rio Grande River. There a lot of power outages and other wind damages all over town and the state. It is still blowing but not as bad as yesterday but is only 27°F but the windchill makes it feel like 19°! Don't think I will be venturing out today!

@faerywings - how frustrating... no notice and the doctor's office closed for several days!!! Sorry you parents are bickering while you were there. Yes, good thing you had an excuse to leave. So sorry that Cait has a bad cold. Glad she can do the meetings from home then go back to bed.

@LSlycord So happy for you that the job came through. I like you thinking.. "Mashed potatoes are usually reserved for holidays and calories don't count on holidays so I may do this again!"

@Nonni F - sorry I am so late in saying welcome to our chatter thread. Always glad to people join us.

@Cherylndesigns Sure hope the high winds pass you by. Yes, it is a bit hard when shifting to a new keyboard. I would let that slide by for awhile until you are comfortable with your new setup.

I need to work on a CT LO so better get that started. HAGD

 

[vickyday]

What a day yesterday.
What. A. Day.

I should have stayed in bed, it would have been much easier to deal with.
Something was sniggling at me before I drove to the Dr. And with good reason. They never called to confirm my appt which a bunch of Drs don't seem to do every time but it put me on alert. I stuck the appt card in my wallet just in case there was a mix-up. I drive all the way down there, and the parking lot was mostly empty. Weird. I try to open the door and it's locked. There are three days' worth of "UPS "We missed You" post-its on the door. Very weird. A car pulls in- It has to be the office manager, running late, right? Wrong. It was another patient who had an appt at the same time as me. She tries calling the office number, the billing dept, and so on. No answer, no voicemail. It's like the entire office went *poof* Maybe into hr Bermuda Triangle. Or Brigadoon. I got her first name, thinking that if the office tries to charge me a cancellation fee, I have some backup. But who the heck knows? SMH.

I drive down to my parents and that was just awful. Non-stop bickering and it was really upsetting. Just awful. They wanted to take me out to lunch but it was starting to sleet so I told them I needed to go home.

(You always know when I am very upset, I don't like to talk about it. On the other hand, when something is mildly aggravating like the Dr's office, I'll write 2000 words of snark)

It was after 3 when I got home and all I wanted to was *nothing*, I worked on tagging some kits in ACDSee until it was time to start dinner. That was the highlight of my day- I blistered asparagus in my cast iron pan with some garlic and added orzo, lemon juice, and parmesan. That was so good and there are leftovers for lunch
I was supposed to clean for my friend yesterday but since I thought I had a Dr appt I switched it to today. It stinks that it is at noon because I feel like my day is going to be all chopped up. I am making chicken pot pie with the leftover chicken from the other night, so I have to make the crust this morning and then make the filling after I get back home. I know, in the grand scheme of things it is utter nonsense to think that is The Worst Thing Ever but it is easier to be annoyed at my schedule than the bigger things on my mind.
*taps forehead* always a method to my madness

Have a wonderful day!!
xo

Sorry your day yesterday was messed up! Hope today goes much smoother for you!

 

[vickyday]

@tanteva This you??

@LSlycord #cheer-3 Whoop whoop! Congrats on the job!!! Congrats on the raise! Congrats on still having the time off when Syd is home!! I am so happy for you
Fantastic that Shaun is happy at CrossFit too-
Cait has a bad cold, thankfully. She is working remotely for half the day and is taking half of a sick day. She has a meeting at 10 so she went back to bed, will log in to her meeting, then has a couple of meetings with the students. As soon as they are done, she is going back to bed.
@Nonni F Did you get lots of snow? Stay warm today- here's coffee to help #coffee-3
That's cool that you make your own cat food, I bet they love it. I make dog treats (sweet potato, oatmeal, and coconut oil) and it's time-consuming but they love them. The rats do too.

@vickyday That makes sense that your friend is a bullfrog, not a toad if he likes the sump pump. Does he get very loud when he calls? Glad that Ilene is doing well! Thanks for the suggestions about the scrap credits. I should really give that a try especially when I have to wait to upload it. I tend to forget how I did something when I add the process notes.

@BrightEyes Hope that you made it through the storm and didn't lose power.

@taxed4ever That's a bummer that you didn't get to hike yesterday. I keep thinking of you when Scott talks about the hikes he is leading. I keep thinking I should go on them since he is starting to get regulars and some of them seem really neat. I asked if there was a fee- $8. More than I have ATM. I am not sure if there is a family discount. I should ask
What a wonderful trip the family is on, although it's weird as an American to think about being on vacation in Cuba. I bet they aren't going to want to leave there.
at your sheet folding video. I can see why it is your favorite *G*
100% with you about heading down to Linda's pool!

@Cherylndesigns whew!!!!!!!!!! What a big sigh of relief that your computer is fixed. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near you if you had scrap withdrawals. It sounds like your new setup is going to work terrifically. ITA, take your time getting used to one thing, the keyboard isn't going anywhere, try again when you are ready

Arline- Isn't Eva's siggie hysterical? It sums her up very well. The psychopath comment is from me-- I asked her that when she said she puts ketchup on spaghetti. That was the start of that whole mess.

Eva - I see you added the ketchup bottles to your signature, are you still trying to mess with me?
Of course, you are


Big hugs!

Yes, the bull frog gets quite loud sometimes!
Yes, that is another reason I have a Word document going at all times for my credits.....I have struggled in the past with forgetting the products/process if I'm not posting the layout immediately. This process makes my CT posting really easy!

 

[vickyday]

@faerywings I'm sorry about yesterday. How does that happen with a doctor just going AWOL? Incredibly frustrating. I called to get an appointment yesterday for my shoulder but I can't get in until March 27. Good grief! And I'm very glad that Cait doesn't have Covid but it sounds like that cold is really kicking her butt. Hopefully a day of some good rest and she will be back on track.

@vickyday thank you for doing the screenshot. I think that this looks like something that would definitely keep me organized better! I've already done this for the ones that I am doing today and it seems like it will be helpful.

@BrightEyes I'm glad that the patio furniture is staying in place. Hope that the electricity continues to stay on and that you didn't lose heat.

@Nonni F hope that the weather is holding for you...and that you just get a small bit of the white stuff...enough to make it look pretty.

@taxed4ever I did get some photos of the trees covered in Spanish moss and a few of the roses there and I've got one layout done for ColorPlay. Might add one more today. I'm so ready to have our pool back to temps that I will get back in it on a regular basis.

Ok friends...lots on the to do list. . Have a good day!

Good! I hope the process helps you the way it does me!

 

[vickyday]

Yes, we made it through without losing power or internet/phone service yesterday. The wind gusts here got up to
74 mph and really rattled the stuff outside but all stayed in place although the chairs with the swing frame over their lower legs would lift up a bit then bang down to the patio. We also had rain that changed over to snow but the temp was above freezing so it melted as it hit the ground. There was a huge tree that blew over across Montono Rd and blocked the road for several hours until they cut it into pieces. It is one of 7 roads that has a bridge across the Rio Grande River. There a lot of power outages and other wind damages all over town and the state. It is still blowing but not as bad as yesterday but is only 27°F but the windchill makes it feel like 19°! Don't think I will be venturing out today!

@faerywings - how frustrating... no notice and the doctor's office closed for several days!!! Sorry you parents are bickering while you were there. Yes, good thing you had an excuse to leave. So sorry that Cait has a bad cold. Glad she can do the meetings from home then go back to bed.

@LSlycord So happy for you that the job came through. I like you thinking.. "Mashed potatoes are usually reserved for holidays and calories don't count on holidays so I may do this again!"

@Nonni F - sorry I am so late in saying welcome to our chatter thread. Always glad to people join us.

@Cherylndesigns Sure hope the high winds pass you by. Yes, it is a bit hard when shifting to a new keyboard. I would let that slide by for awhile until you are comfortable with your new setup.

I need to work on a CT LO so better get that started. HAGD

So glad to hear everything was OK through the wind storm!

 

[vickyday]

Good Morning!
After sleeping until 2 yesterday I just knew I would be up all night! However, I went to bed around 1 and went right to sleep.

No real plans today. I'm still in my pjs and will probably just keep them on all day unless Mark wants to go to lunch. If that is the case I probably will pick up a few things at the grocery store while I'm out.

Chicken is for supper.

I'm doing some more knitting for the baby.

May also do some more scrapping today.

Have a good day!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning O-zies!! It is freezing here!!!! We got a lot of snow overnight and today the winds are howling!! I think that Kay must have sent her howling winds to our neck of the woods! DH has my CRV so I will not be going to the pool today, but hopefully I will make it there tomorrow. Who knows?? #dk So another good day to stay inside and do some scrapping and painting! We had a window company over in the afternoon to measure our outside upper patio doors, we are going to have new glass put in them with built in mini blinds in between the glass, so cool and no blinds to keep clean!! Hopefully the install will be done soon. One day we hope to get new front doors installed, but that won't be anytime soon, they are so very expensive!! I would love to have something that lets in a bit more light, right now they are two solid doors with windows on the side. Slowly but surely we will have more renos done and then it will be time to downsize LOL.

@faerywings - Your Dr.'s office is suddenly closed??? How the heck does that happen?? Sorry that your parents are bickering so much, don't they see that it upsets you?? Good plan to leave and get home before the weather got really bad, but too bad you did not go for lunch with them. Although you probably wouldn't have had a nice time if they were picking on each other! Hope that your cleaning job goes quickly today and you get to do something a bit more fun today! Wow $8 is a lot for going on a hike! We charge $2 for drop ins and $25 for the whole year if you are a regular hiker. It would be nice for you to be able to go on a hike with your son though!! Yes the kids are lucky to be in Cuba, aren't Americans allowed to go to Cuba now?? The beaches there are so gorgeous! You would love it! We have been there twice, once to Cayo Coco and once to Varadero, so lovely! Here is a photo of Sadie on the beach in Cayo Coco, sure makes me wish I was there with them!

opps gotta run Heather is calling be back later!

 

[taxed4ever]

Ok well the boys are home from school again, apparently they are getting the same weather as we are here. DH just called also and said that tomorrow the temps are going to be even colder and with the wind chill it will be -17C BRRRRRRR!! I might not be going to the pool tomorrow either . He said the roads are just pure ice and he was glad that he took the CRV and not his truck!

@LSlycord - Hope you get your to do list done today! The mashed potatoes sound delicious, I haven't had potatoes in years! They were always a fav, but way too many carbs for me. I will have to check out your layouts with the photos of the trees and spanish moss!! Yes the colour plays are always so much fun to work with and sure get the creative juices flowing!

@vickyday - Glad that you are headache free today and that you managed to get to sleep last night! How is the de-cluttering going? Are you still working at it? Enjoy your PJ day today!

@BrightEyes - Wow you had some pretty good gusts of winds yesterday, we are having the same here today and it feels like we are living back in the prairie again. UGGHH!! Sure hope our power stays on, but I worry more that some of the huge trees around us will fall onto the house. . Glad to hear that all the outdoor furniture etc. stayed in place during your storm!

Ok I am ready for some brunch and then will get busy with more colour play fun! Have a great day everyone!

 

[tanteva]

Been at work today. 9-3 to learn the basics of the new computer system we're going to switch to on March 16 (ie my birthday gift this year LOL) I'm so not not NOT tagged for this, cuz now I know that "mid April" it's finito - no more work for me due to those rules I told you about before. Really sucks having to learn the new system, the use it for like a month. Sigh.

Worst part though, is Urban is really stressing about the money. Not that I've earned much, but it's been some extra money. And the prices in the stores now! Gee, you get frightened every time you go into a store these days. Really trying to save money, but gee. I'm a bit more laidback than Urban. I don't stress as much, I tend to get angry instead. LOL You should hear my rants when I'm at the store.

 

[tanteva]

BTW @faerywings I really love that you dubbed me honorary Italian, before you called me a psychopath.

 

[Nonni F]

Good afternoon, everyone.

Oh, dear @taxed4ever we had that minus 17 a couple weeks go. I never once opened the door to the house. Stay warm.
The storm isn't over here, just yet. Looks like we've got only five or six inches so far. Sounds like ice now hitting my office window.

@faerywings I'm sorry your parents cause so much stress. I am always envious of folks that spend time with family. Mine is not close at all.

....and what the heck is up with your doctor's office. Look forward to the follow up on THAT. Holy crap this world is going to hell in a handbasket.

Not to mention @LSlycord waiting six weeks for a doctor's appointment. gggrrrrr

Okay... let me find something positive to say. I'm not helping anyone here. ooh, oooh... today is NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY! so there's THAT.

 

[vickyday]

Ok well the boys are home from school again, apparently they are getting the same weather as we are here. DH just called also and said that tomorrow the temps are going to be even colder and with the wind chill it will be -17C BRRRRRRR!! I might not be going to the pool tomorrow either . He said the roads are just pure ice and he was glad that he took the CRV and not his truck!

@LSlycord - Hope you get your to do list done today! The mashed potatoes sound delicious, I haven't had potatoes in years! They were always a fav, but way too many carbs for me. I will have to check out your layouts with the photos of the trees and spanish moss!! Yes the colour plays are always so much fun to work with and sure get the creative juices flowing!

@vickyday - Glad that you are headache free today and that you managed to get to sleep last night! How is the de-cluttering going? Are you still working at it? Enjoy your PJ day today!

@BrightEyes - Wow you had some pretty good gusts of winds yesterday, we are having the same here today and it feels like we are living back in the prairie again. UGGHH!! Sure hope our power stays on, but I worry more that some of the huge trees around us will fall onto the house. . Glad to hear that all the outdoor furniture etc. stayed in place during your storm!

Ok I am ready for some brunch and then will get busy with more colour play fun! Have a great day everyone!

I've put the decluttering off this week. I've been working on CT stuff more this week to get caught up on it before the end of the month!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good afternoon all.

Y'all have worn me out after reading your posts and I was worn out already. #crazy-2I'm just tired today for some reason and getting nowhere fast. The faster I go, the behinder I get.

Chris @faerywings you need to send THEM a bill for YOUR time. That's so annoying. They sure would send you a bill if you didn't show up. Then to go hear the bickering. UGH. I'm waiting for Casey to get here and she's running 2 hours late. That's going to be a pain because we're having "girls' night out" and I need to get ready, so I hope she's out of here by 5:00 at the latest. I'm going to take yours, Kay, @faerywings and Trudy's @taxed4ever advice and put that external keyboard away for now. I got SO frustrated trying to use it yesterday. I have enough to get used to with a new giant monitor and two devices, for Pete's sake.

Kay @BrightEyes holy cow - 74 mph wind????? That's tornadic! I can't believe you didn't lose your power. We had some, but nothing abnormal. It's almost always windy up here on the hill. Yesterday was 70 and today is 41. It's really bounding around right now, which is typical for here, I'm told. The weekend is going to be warmer again. You must have pushed that cold air our way - thanks for not sending the wind, though.

I'm going to get off of here - I need to post a page for pre release and see what all Color Plays need to be posted.

Group hug xoxo