Daily Ooo's: Wednesday, December 9

[faerywings]

My house is beginning to look like Christmas! Our tree is up and looks and smells pretty. We almost didn't get a tree since Scrooge aka Gary was unhappy with them. We go through this every year, although the last few years have gotten worse. He prefers fake trees and wants small ones. He would really like to not have a tree at all. The place we usually get our tree was scarily expensive. $90 for a 6-7' tree. The garden center is the one where Scott worked for years and his old boss usually gives us the employee discount and he wasn't in yesterday, not that the discount would have made a dent this time.
He had Scott looking at Walmart.com for fake trees while we drove the next place and whew, thankfully they had some that were less $$. It is up and Snow White and the Grinch are where they need to be. We watched A Christmas Story and now all is right with the world.

I finished the wool scarf, all it needs is the fringe and I am pretty happy with how it came out. Today I am picking up groceries and then I am going to bake the 2 batches of Magic Bars. If I don't start baking I am going to stress more and more every day. But first, I promised Cait I would bring her coffee. BRB!!

 

[faerywings]

The tree smells so good! I had to walk past the LR to go upstairs and you can tell it is there.
As I look over my post from yesterday, I was complaining about the house being cold. Today I am going to complain about it being too warm and dry. The thermostat broke and the programming got screwed up and it is stuck at 70*. Gary ordered a new one and should be in this afternoon. Amazon Prime is so bad for the environment but it comes in handy with its fast shipping.

Trudy- You aren't being a Debbie Downer, you are expressing what we are all feeling IMHO. How can you not miss your kids?
We are trying to figure out what to do for Christmas Day. My parents want to come up and see out, outside, just for 10 minutes. Gary is figuring his parents will want to do the same. I was thinking that if they were properly "lockdowned," I would invite Leah and Arlene here. Leah's dad passed away on Christmas which makes the day hard on them. But we all think that if we had them here but for the grandparents, it would upset them. So how do I have everyone here outside/distanced without freezing to death? I can only hope that it isn't too cold or snowy.
So vent away and share your sadness with us. Hopefully, it will make you feel less alone knowing that we 100% understand and support you. (((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))
Yay for Hunter! I am so happy that he isn't in pain and that he is sleeping better- I bet that Heather is happy about the sleep too, mamas always get the brunt of that.

Felis- sometimes a cleaning day is good for the mind and perspective. I am glad that the sun called out to you and that your house looks all shiny!
I have told you that I cry my eyes out in Frankenweenie, right?? Yup, I cry over undead cartoon dogs... LOL Enjoy it and let me know if you cry too.

Cheryl- when you aren't feeling well it keeps you from doing the things you want to do, that makes me grumpy too. Since Gary moved the stuff in the kitchen and plugged all of the holes under the baseboards that have the heating pipes to the basement, we haven't had any mice in the traps. They are still in the basement, but that is fine by me. I feel sad when they are out in the cold. LOL
I have no idea why the nightmares come around although I have had them all of my life. I even have recurring themes to them. Terminator Dreams- where I am hiding under desks while a killer shoots at me. Disney Dreams- it is the last day of our Disney trip and we haven't been to the parks once. I have such vivid dreams that I can remember some from when I was a kid- Once time, I dreamed that I painted rocks red and left them in a bowl and wolves ate them and died. Then I turned into a werewolf as punishment and I could feel my teeth falling our and be relaces by wolf teeth. I was maybe 8-9 old at the time. I know, I am kooky!
I hope that your DH doesn't get any more nightmares and that if it the meds, that he doesn't need to take them again.

Jean-when we drove to get the tree yesterday, the kids said it was the first time since March that the four of us were in a car together. It has to feel good to get a change of scenery even if it is to drop off books.
Scott tries to explain how he sees colors and it has to be weird. He is colorblind with red/green and they look like shades of brown to him,. But some greens- kelly green will look to him what olive green looks to us. Olive green and kelly green look the same to him. They make colorblindness adjusting glasses and Cait wanted to get them for him for Xmas but they are *expensive.* He said just as well, that unless he wore them all of the time, he would get aggravated when he wasn't wearing them. It's like he doesn't miss what he doesn't know, if that makes sense. Funny story a few years ago- he and my dad were playing dart un PA and one of the red darts went past the target. The two of them (my dad is also CB) couldn't;t find it anywhere! It was *right there* on the ground in front of them LOL
Time is so disorienting! Sorry that you got woken early and then thought it was Sunday. But how different Tuesday than Sunday at this point? :roll: Thx for liking the critters!.

better get my day going., xoxoxo

 

[nancyr]

good morning - today I am home alone again. Yesterday my DH was home so was busy with stuff. Been having good walks with Luther. Yesterday was short as it was cold. Not much else happening.

Chris sorry you are having such a hard time sleeping. Nightmares are the pits. I remember my dreams too and from a young age. We moved to AZ when I was 8 and I remember dreaming about this huge bird, fire breathing bird. Now when I think about it I am sure I must have heard my parents talking about Phoenix. The bird was in the way and I could not get to my parents bedroom. My sister has reoccurring dreams and one that cracks me up is having me and our parents tied to train tracks and losing our legs and then chasing her in our wheel chairs us with no legs. I feel bad because I must have been a horrible sister. We laugh about it now. I agree real trees smell so good. Baking and evergreen tree makes a house smell so good. Hope the mice stay in the basement! At least a good cleaning. Hope today goes better!

Trudy it will be the pits to not be able to be with all the people we want when we want. We can only be safe and take the vaccine when available. I like your staircase decorated but understand how much work it takes. I saw the news that hockey may start in the middle of Jan. And yes I won't be going right away and I doubt they have people in the arenas anyway.

Felis that is ok I confused you. We had the get together on St. Nicks day only because that is the day every one could come. Every get together has to be arranged around the kids lives. It is hard to have shared custody. Glad you got so much cleaning done. It is so nice when done.

Cheryl a cold in the winter just sucks. Glad it is only a cold. I agree totally that dog walks are necessary. Me having Luther and having to take him for walks keeps me sane. Even with the cold I have to get outside! Glad your home building is getting moving along.

Jean getting out is necessary. Are you doing the Christmas bird count. We got our notice that ours is on Dec 27. We are to wear masks and socially distance. Of course. I am so glad my knees will be up to it this year.

Have a great day all!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Shocker! I'm up! I have only been able to say "good morning" like once. LOL I needed to get up early today because (1) today is my day to be Buddy and (2) Ava is picking me up at noon to go to Lowe's to help me pick out more stuff for the house. I really don't feel like going, but we're getting down to the wire on the house and she's only off work today, so I have to go.

Not sure how I'm going to fit Buddy in with that, but I'm up early to put on my elf hat for a couple of giveaways before we leave. Then I can do my last giveaway when I get home.

Problem is, we have to drive to Muskogee to Lowe's - our Lowe's doesn't have what we need.

Chris, I can just smell your house with the tree in it. We haven't had a real tree for years, but I have this spray called "Smell-O-The-Tree" that I spray on it and it smells pretty darned good. I've had it for years and Amazon still makes it. Speaking of Amazon, silly me - why is it bad for the environment? The gasoline fumes from the trucks, maybe? Just curious. Oh, maybe all the cardboard?? LOL Sorry, my brain's not fully awake yet. Whatever it is - I'm a huge contributor - I keep those trucks busy! :mrgreen: I really hate that all of my shopping is making Bezos one of the richest people in the world, though! What are you gonna do? :suspicious::mrgreen:

Nancy, I finally got dressed yesterday and Ava came down and went for a walk with me. She walked Daisy so I could just walk. It felt good and the weather was nice and I did feel better.

Trudy, enjoy your FT with Hunter today. This whole thing just sucks! We haven't had to be quite so careful because we haven't really been around people in crowds. The kids come over, but even with them, we do "air hugs" because they have been around other people. I don't know if it helps, but we spray a lot of Lysol, too. I've always been a Lysol Spray freak - the kids used to call me "Lysol Woman". LOL They also called me "Psycho Cleaner" and "Psycho Painter". BWAHAHA I still makes for lots of laughs. Ava was just laughing the other day about her mom (our oldest DD) telling them that they (my kids) never knew what color a room would be when they got home from school. I'd get bored, so I'd repaint a room.

To all of you lovelies and those to come, have a good day and I'll be popping in (I mean Buddy will) from time to time. I just hope I remember to change my hat if I post as myself. BWAHAHA

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... I am in a better state of mind today! Yesterday was busy with getting in a large order for Norwex for family and friends. I get a 40% discount on everything and I like to share it with my family. A win win for all of us as I get lots of freebies and the discount for them and we are helping to make the world a bit greener too. I did a bit more decorating, but still on the fence about doing the staircase. I got gifts wrapped for the In laws, but still need to get the calendar ordered for them. I hope to do that today. Swimming was good, it was not full as I think more and more people are getting nervous about being at the pool. I feel quite safe as they are very good for keeping everything sanitized and only allowing a few in the change rooms at once. They have plexiglass partitions between each changing bench and you can only enter one way and leave another. Masks must be worn when you are not swimming etc. However we will see what happens over the next couple of weeks. We could get shut down again.

Chris - So happy that you got your tree up and that you got one for less $$, your house will be smelling amazing! I purchased this great candle for the Christmas season that smells just like a freshly cut tree! It called Frasier Fir aromatic candle and it lasts for a long, long time! here is a link to the website if you are at all interested https://www.thymes.com/Fragrances/Frasier-Fir/. Although I am sure you could probably make this fragrance yourself LOL. Hope that your grocery shopping goes well and that you get the baking started today! Thanks for being understanding about my bad mood yesterday. I guess we are all allowed to have those days aren't we!

Nancy - Yes you are right it is very important to get out and do something during this crazy time! Lucky that you have sweet Luther to keep you active and to keep you company on the days you are alone! I hope that the weather is warmer today and that you get to go on a longer walk today! Can't say as I blame you for not going to the arena when the games start up again, but like you say probably not going to be allowed to have an audience anyway.

Felis - Sorry that I upset you and I agree that if our In-Laws were having their last Christmas ever then yes we would all be together! We have invited them to spend Christmas with us, but it was their decision not to be here or have anyone there with them. It is sad, but we must respect their decision. We will socially distance and have a bit of visit with them when we deliver their gifts and that is all that they will allow any of us to do. They are both in their late 80's and they are worried that our numbers have gotten worse. They only to out for a few groceries now and then and only during senior hours at the grocery store. They do not know how to do online ordering, I have offered to do that for them, but they refuse :mmph: I think it is nice that you chat with this lonely lady! I feel badly for the elderly that are alone during all of this craziness! I am. also happy that you get to spend your Christmas with your family!!

Cheryl - Sure hope that all you have is a cold, but wouldn't it be better to hold off on the trip to the stores until you are over it! What if it isn't a cold and you spread it to others?? You would never forgive yourself! Sorry you do not get to talk with Asher, yes sometimes my oldest grandson has a hard time prying himself away from his games or reading to talk with me LOL. Oh well it is what it is I guess, we still love them to death LOL.

Jean - Hope your trip to drop off books and get that all important Coke went well LOL. Yes it is important to have a change of scenery once in a while! Yes I did get out for my swim and it helps to keep my mind off of other things for an hour at least. Is your weather less grey today? I hope you get to see the sun soon!

Off to the shower and get this day started, lots of little things to get done today and all day to do it. Have a great Wednesday ladies! It is Wednesday right?? :wave:

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Trudy, you gave me pause. I think I'll just have Ava go pick out what I need. She knows what I want - we've been collecting pictures and have an online album which she has access to. We've been compiling this album for about 2 years now, ever since we started to plan on moving out here. It has made buying things we need a whole lot easier.

Like the lighting, just for instance, I already knew what I wanted for each fixture and although they might not be identical, they're pretty darned close to the pictures in our album.

Yes, it is what it is with the kids. So, how old is Hunter? You mentioned an older grandson? Asher was 9 in July and he thinks he's at least 18, maybe older. Haha I know he plays online with lots of kids who are older - he's really good at those online games and can play with the best of them. It's kind of scary, in a way, but he's not my child.

Glad you're in a better state of mind, today.

I just wanted to pop on here and say hi to you.

I just looked up Norwex - I've never heard of it. Are you a distributor (is that the right term?)

 

[felis]

I'll jump with post later, my dears!
I just have quick to explain to Trudy,
that my comment was about your post from Dec 7th when you was told that people have to stay at home for Thanksgiving day. I totally respect your personal decisions, as I understand that fears is different in different people! Like I told my neighbor is out every day and I'm OK with that, even talk from distance wit her when she see me at my garden, so for me is no sense that her family will not come. But every case is different, I respect that! I'm never been aggravated by you, but by her family!
I'm so sorry, darling, that I didn't explain it properly you know that my english tricks me!

I see California is in total lockdown now, no one allowed to leave their homes, the numbers are astronomical there, but then everyone travelled for Thanksgiving so its no wonder. :rollpin: STAY HOME for heavens sake!!

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning everyone. I've not been around much this wk. We lost our good friend/daughter's FIL on Monday. It's been devastating for all of us, not being able to be there for his wife, my daughter and the rest of the family. We had to make phone calls and have zoomed with immediate family but it just makes it so much harder to not be able to hug or touch. Poor Bonnie (his wife) and my daughter's husband went to the hospital to say goodbye but they couldn't go into the room. He never regained consciousness so it was an easy passing for him.

Please wear a mask everyone.

I'm trying to carry on, do some stuff but its hard to focus and be cheery, but I'm trying. I told Jen we'll spend a few minutes later today putting a few decorations on the tree. I was tempted not to bother but we can't wallow, we need to push forward and carry on. Luckily, work is fairly light these past few days and the rest of the month will be very light work. I'll focus on doing stuff around the house, binging some shows and maybe getting my mojo back to scrap. I think I'll try to work on my scraplift page today. Luckily I had a lot of my CT stuff done so haven't had to do much this wk. We've been ordering in dinner and binging shows. I did read a bit of my book this morning which I enjoyed "One Day in December".

So, I'm definitely a debbie downer right now but am trying to get back into the swing of things.

Sure looking forward to 2021 as I'm sure everyone else can say too.

 

[felis]

OK, I'm back. I'll change my intentions and will shorten this post as it will be disrespectful after Rae's post. Just will tell you that it was very cold day and I was able to start work on my Christmas plans.

Cheryl, how smart to have backup plan in advance!
OMG, Buddy is different every day? I'm feeling like a child who learn that Santa may not be real!!! I'm always thought that Buddy, O Fairy and Mama O are the magical creature from the same nature. You're bad person, you know! ound:

Nancy, these cloudy days looks really short, indeed.


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Rae, I'm so sorry for your loss!
You're so right, this year sucks! Don't worry to be Debbie Downer (yes I know who is she because Trudy was mentioned it and I'm google it) we are here for you in every situations! Condolence to your daughter's family! Poor Bonnie! We have so short time with our beloved, it's terrifies me!

Trudy, sorry again that I wasn't more accurate in my thoughts! I'm not very consistent in my position, as I'm based it on my feelings. But reading Rae's post I'm feeling it so right, we have so limited time together! We debated same with Chris few weeks ago, and I tried to understand all her arguments, but in her case I feel I'm right. Of course I'll be over the moon happy to be wrong and next Christmas she to laugh on my awful friendship!

Chris, I cried on Frankenweenie so much, but you know that this was the perfect time for me to watch it. I'm so happy that you found perfect Christmas tree! But poor Snow White, she so desperately needs divorce with this Grinch! We going through similar situation every year, as my sister wants new tree, as our have some naked places. But this is my first fake christmas tree, it's from the first serie that came at my country, keep so many memories, no way to replace him! We just cover this with garlands and it looks well! One plastic tree have to be used many years to can compensate for the environment its production.

 

[BrightEyes]

I am dragging in here late today. Been on the go all day. Got over to the base pharmacy and only 1 other person ahead of me!! So happy about that. But.... they did not have a full 90 day supply of the 'special order' reflux meds - only got 40 day supply. I need to see if my GI doc can change me to a med they had in stock. Will wait until after Christmas to see about it as I don't want to go back there until Jan. The commissary/grocery store wasn't crowded but seems like it took me forever to get everything. Missed seeing the pumpkin cans were near the entry so had to go back there to get them. They had a sale [half-price] on ground beef so was happy to get a few packages. I have everything I need for American Hot Tamales [cabbage rolls] so may make them tomorrow or the next day. It was a beautiful day - got up to 58* and no wind. I was so hot driving home I had the heat off and window down. Made a quick stop to drop off the library book then over to the Tire Place to have them fill my tires. Been getting a low PSI notice on 3 of the tires even after the 40 miles roundtrip to the base. That should take care of all the errands I needed to do for the next week or so. I was so tired after putting most of the stuff away that I put off repackaging the meat - stuck in the fridge and will deal with tomorrow.

We are expecting 2 cold fronts with rain... and maybe snow... tomorrow and Friday. Down into the teens at night and will be lucky to get out of the 30s in the daytime. Glad I did my errands while it was nice.

I didn't get a chance to work on Day 9 - early memories of Christmas challenge yet. Hard to believe we are coming up on Day 10 already.

Ssshhh!! We won't tell secrets about Buddy who works very hard all during the 12 days of Christmas Event. You never know when Buddy will pop up and say "Hi".

Oh, Rae... so sorry to hear about the family's loss. It is doubly hard when you can't been there in person to hug them and give them comfort. Understand being unsure about whether to decorate for Christmas or not. Do what your heart and spirit tells you to do.

Cheryl, so glad that you have Ava to do the supply run. As they are telling us - only 1 person in the family needs to go for needed things. Great that you have a master plan to refer to... bet it has saved you lots of time in the long run.

Trudy, our pools have been closed since spring. So glad you could 'share the discount' with family and friends.

Chris, I do love the smell of a fresh tree - glad you got your tree. We went to artificial many years ago when a neighbor had his house burn down due to a dried out Christmas tree. That year we had to take ours down after less than a week due to it drying out so badly and it was only around Dec 15th. DH said that was it... artificial trees from then only. I do have a hot scent pot with pine fragrance that I usually put out so we still have the pine fragrance. Hmmmm... wonder where that pot is???

Tuckered out so going to have an early to bed night. CYL