I figured I will start the monthly thread this time around. Have at it!


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Slowly things are being accessed on the laptap, but still have a lot to do with it otherwise.

Have a hair appointment today. Then, I go to get my CSA share, the grocery store, home to get my massage. After that, I am going to watch the debate.


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Tomorrow is My Father's Birthday he turns 83. :)

Tomorrow is My Father's Birthday he turns 83. :)

Happy early birthday to him; I hope he has a nice day!

After a busy day on Monday to close out another fiscal year at my work, today was another busy one (but not quite as hectic).

Happy early birthday to him; I hope he has a nice day!

Thank You. O0

Tomorrow is My Father's Birthday he turns 83. :)
Birthday Wishes to your father!

Birthday Wishes to your father!

Thanks. O0

Thanks. O0

Did you do anything special for him?

Did you do anything special for him?

No I just bought him his favorite snack food.

No I just bought him his favorite snack food.
Watch a movie?

Watch a movie?


No not really.

I received my flu shot today, so that’s all taken care of. I still have to schedule a covid shot, however. (I’ll have to make an appointment for that.)

Went to the library this afternoon to volunteer; tonight I’m going out to a classical concert.

My brother just got a new American Bull Dog puppy.  :) I'm happy that he got it.  He's the most well-behaved puppy I've ever seen.  :) We'll see how he is on Halloween when the kids are out trick or treating.  We'll probably put him in his crate while that's happening.  :)

My brother just got a new American Bull Dog puppy.  :) I'm happy that he got it.  He's the most well-behaved puppy I've ever seen.  :) We'll see how he is on Halloween when the kids are out trick or treating.  We'll probably put him in his crate while that's happening.  :)



Pictures, please.


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I was about to go out back to check on my cherry tomatoes (4 today-the most I have gotten in a day) and saw a guy in my backyard.

There are some areas on my house & garage that need to be repaired. I have only been trying to get someone to repair it since April. People didn't return my calls, one guy came out to look at it, was going to send a estimate but I never got it. I was really hoping to have it done before winter.

When I looked out the back window and saw a guy out there repairing my garage, I almost did the happy dance.


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Pictures, please.


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We don't have any yet.  :)

I did it! I turned on the heat. I was debating the last couple of days but this morning my t was 65 in the living room. Right now it is up to 67. Hopefully it will be up to temp soon.


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tonight I’m going out to a classical concert.

Pieces by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Ravel were performed.

Today was supposed to be the day I officially started working as a senior technician. I verbally accepted the job the other week and HR sent me the offer letter on Friday afternoon. I haven’t signed yet as they offered me less pay than the previous person was earning.

Yesterday Dai and I helped with marshalling a 10 mile cross country race. This has become an annual event to raise funds for the Scout group our children went to. It is very tiring standing up. Dai said he felt nearly as tired as if he’d run the race

Earlier today I had both Covid and Flu vaccinations, and resting from the both, slight headache, and tomorrow will be my shopping day.

Earlier today I had both Covid and Flu vaccinations, and resting from the both, slight headache, and tomorrow will be my shopping day.

Hope you feel better.

Earlier today I had both Covid and Flu vaccinations, and resting from the both, slight headache, and tomorrow will be my shopping day.

Please take care in all you do.

I still need to get the Covid vaccination; my goal is to do so before the middle of next month.

Please take care in all you do.

I still need to get the Covid vaccination; my goal is to do so before the middle of next month.
Thank you. With my arms painful overnight and now, I will rest first before returning to the boards later on.

Thank you. With my arms painful overnight and now, I will rest first before returning to the boards later on.
I also had to go shopping, but now back home to rest, etc.

I also had to go shopping, but now back home to rest, etc.

Hope you feel better

Hope you feel better
Thank you, I am better now, but I have to see how I am in the morning.

Busy day! My friend picked me up about 1:30 to go to town. We didn't have a lot of time because we had to be at the farm by 6 to pick up my CSA. I had a lot of places I wanted to go so there were a few that will have to wait.

First stop was an appliance store. I desperately need a new microwave. I wasn't impressed with the sales woman and more importantly, I wasn't impressed with the microwaves they had. I walked out without buying one.

We went down the road to the carpet store. I have decided that I was going to retire my old rug which is about 20 years old. I wanted to pretty much just replace what I have-same color. When we were looking at one, my friend said that it was more cushy than mine. I told her that mine used to be cushy 20 years ago. But I found something very close and ordered it. So I will be getting a new rug in a few weeks. Now I have to figure out what to do with the old one. And wondering if I need to vacuum it anymore.

My friend wanted to know if I wanted to go to Home Depot to look for a microwave. I opted not.

Then it was to a jewelry store to get a new watch band & battery. From there, it was to the UPS store to return the tablet case.

We had some time so we went to Denny's. And then to the grocery store. We left the store at 5 so we were making good time.

We got caught in a rainstorm on the way back but started clearing.  We just got off the highway when my friend said there was a rainbow. I didn't see it and we were heading in the opposite direction. She said that she would turn around. Not only was it a rainbow, it was a double rainbow. I was so glad I had my camera with me. She pulled off the road and I got out to take pics. She took out her phone. I remembered my phone and took some shots on that and sent one off to my sisters.

We got to the farm with a half hour to spare. I showed the farmer the pics of the rainbow. There was another guy there who also took some shots of it. He took out his phone and said about sharing our shots. I said "I'll show you mine if you shoe me yours." He got a shot of it over the lake. He thinks that they were different rainbows. Don't know.

She then dropped me off with all my groceries. Unfortunately she didn't stay to give me a massage but she helped me out a lot today.

So now I have to figure out the microwave situation. I can order one on-line. And I will post a pic of the rainbow when I get on my computer (probably tomorrow.)


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So now I have to figure out the microwave situation. I can order one on-line.


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I've had decent luck ordering microwaves online with Amazon. The most recent time I ordered one I wanted one smaller than the one I had because I need to maximize my counter space. The only problem with the smaller one is it takes a LOT longer to heat things up because it is less powerful.

I've had decent luck ordering microwaves online with Amazon. The most recent time I ordered one I wanted one smaller than the one I had because I need to maximize my counter space. The only problem with the smaller one is it takes a LOT longer to heat things up because it is less powerful.


I need one above the stove. I was thinking of getting a small one for the counter until I could find one that I like. My friend ask me why buy 2 of them. I just hope the one I have will hold on until I can find a replacement.


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Today (and tomorrow) more important things have to be done, so I may not be online for the next few days,

On thing I have to do is met up with a friend I have not seen for a while.

Today (and tomorrow) more important things have to be done, so I may not be online for the next few days,

On thing I have to do is met up with a friend I have not seen for a while.
For this evening things have not gone to plan, I am home, so I switched on the laptop...

Had a dentist appointment. They were supposed to pull a tooth but decided to wait until January after the holidays. They just glued the tooth to strengthen it to get me through the next few months. And the technician said that she will come to pick me up for the appointment. Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty.


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Had a dentist appointment. They were supposed to pull a tooth but decided to wait until January after the holidays. They just glued the tooth to strengthen it to get me through the next few months. And the technician said that she will come to pick me up for the appointment. Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty.


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Q: What time do you go to the dentist?

A: Tooth-Hurty?

I have the chance to be online for the day, and I could log in, for a long while, due to the highly stressed server.

I have the chance to be online for the day, and I could log in, for a long while, due to the highly stressed server.
Now, raking hay while the sun shines.

Q: What time do you go to the dentist?

A: Tooth-Hurty?

I seen that joke before! (Many times) :D

Finally got to be online, after a day of rushing around London dealing with important matters.

Yesterday and today were very busy days for me at work, but I got through them without too much stress.

The puppy my brother has got a new squeaky toy from me.  At first, he didn't know what to do with it. "I know I'm supposed to do something with this but I don't know what it is I'm supposed to do with it."
But then my mother reported to me that he was squeaking it and trying to kill it.  ;D

Last day of the CSA.  :\'( :\'(


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I was called out expectedly, but now I am back

I have a fun day planned. Right now I am washing my sheets. Later I am going to wash my hair. Sounds like a fun day, huh?


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I have a fun day planned. Right now I am washing my sheets. Later I am going to wash my hair. Sounds like a fun day, huh?


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You are definitely accomplishing things there.

On most days, I have laundry to do too. (In fact I did some tonight.)

I have a fun day planned. Right now I am washing my sheets. Later I am going to wash my hair. Sounds like a fun day, huh?


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I do my washing gradually throughout the week.

Today, has totally changed for me. Due to the appalling wet and expected stormy weather, everything has been cancelled and I am set to be at home all day, so what else is there for me to do?

Greetings friends from downstate.  I finally got connected to the Internet.  We were driving all afternoon and evening.

Greetings friends from downstate.  I finally got connected to the Internet.  We were driving all afternoon and evening.

Glad you arrived at your destination safely. O0 Hope all is well.

Greetings friends from downstate.  I finally got connected to the Internet.  We were driving all afternoon and evening.


Hows your trip lately? When you coming home? :)

Glad you arrived at your destination safely. O0 Hope all is well.
Take good care in all you do.

Take good care in all you do.

Me? I am at home. This morning I went out - to church and then to the store for food shopping - and then came home.

Me? I am at home. This morning I went out - to church and then to the store for food shopping - and then came home.
Both of you..

Both of you..

Thanks. O0

I voted! Tomorrow I will walk my ballot to the town office.


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Yesterday, I officially joined the board of directors of the town's Historical Society. I have no idea where this will take me.


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Yesterday, I officially joined the board of directors of the town's Historical Society. I have no idea where this will take me.


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Will you still need to revise on any part of your town's history?  ;D

For me, it has just been om of those days when other matters needed doing.

Lets hope it takes you somewhere very good Cat :)

Greetings friends from downstate.  I finally got connected to the Internet.  We were driving all afternoon and evening.



Glad you arrived at your destination safely. O0 Hope all is well.



Hows your trip lately? When you coming home? :)



Take good care in all you do.


Thanks for all the well wishes.  We're back home today.  We had a good time meeting up with my BIL and SIL downstate (SIL had a school reunion).  Yesterday we went tourist in (relatively close) St. Louis, had fun.  I'm tired now from the 4+ hour drive...

Thanks for all the well wishes.  We're back home today.  We had a good time meeting up with my BIL and SIL downstate (SIL had a school reunion).  Yesterday we went tourist in (relatively close) St. Louis, had fun.  I'm tired now from the 4+ hour drive...


Glad you had a good time and glad you got home safely. Now, go get some sleep.


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Im glad ya had a good time Cat :)

Thanks for all the well wishes.  We're back home today.  We had a good time meeting up with my BIL and SIL downstate (SIL had a school reunion).  Yesterday we went tourist in (relatively close) St. Louis, had fun.  I'm tired now from the 4+ hour drive...


I think you should get some sleep.

Elizabeth came on Friday to stay for a few days so that Dai and I could go away. We went to Cirencester in the Cotswolds and stayed in a nice hotel.

We just gently pottered around some of the towns and villages in the area. Dai has traced his family back to this area so we went to a couple of the churches to check out some memorials. We had some nice meals in the evening.

Elizabeth went home today and James came to stay for a week or so. The school where he works is on a two week break.

Thanks for all the well wishes.  We're back home today.  We had a good time meeting up with my BIL and SIL downstate (SIL had a school reunion).  Yesterday we went tourist in (relatively close) St. Louis, had fun.  I'm tired now from the 4+ hour drive...



Great! Glad you enjoyed yourself and arrived home safely. O0

My parents’ 48th anniversary is today; I joined them for dinner at a restaurant that’s close to my office. Then we all came home.

My parents’ 48th anniversary is today; I joined them for dinner at a restaurant that’s close to my office. Then we all came home.

Happy Anniversary to them :)

Happy Anniversary to them :)

Just two more years until they have their golden anniversary (50th); I hope I can arrange a special celebration for the occasion.

For Friday and Saturday I had my family come to stay, and we went out to our local shopping mall.

Here in the UK, we had to put the clocks back one hour this morning, and I feel confused when waking up to bright light...

Here in the UK, we had to put the clocks back one hour this morning, and I feel confused when waking up to bright light...


I know the feeling. And next weekend, we do that in the States!

I know the feeling. And next weekend, we do that in the States!
Thank you, I wondered when...

Here in the UK, we had to put the clocks back one hour this morning, and I feel confused when waking up to bright light...


I'm tired of this clock changing business. It's outdated. At this point in time, it's just one of those things that's done for the sake of doing it. One or the other needs to be settled on, I really don't care which, and just KEEP it that way.

According to the Sleep Foundation's website:

Legislators in dozens of U.S. states have introduced bills to eliminate clock changes. But in almost all states, there has been relatively little momentum in 2024 as most bills have been rejected or stalled in committees.

I'm tired of this clock changing business. It's outdated. At this point in time, it's just one of those things that's done for the sake of doing it. One or the other needs to be settled on, I really don't care which, and just KEEP it that way.

According to the Sleep Foundation's website:

Legislators in dozens of U.S. states have introduced bills to eliminate clock changes. But in almost all states, there has been relatively little momentum in 2024 as most bills have been rejected or stalled in committees.

I believe that time stands still in Hawaii?
?

I believe that time stands still in Hawaii?
?

Yes it does.

As well in Arizona.

Here in the UK, we had to put the clocks back one hour this morning, and I feel confused when waking up to bright light...

I feel the same way

I'm tired of this clock changing business. It's outdated. At this point in time, it's just one of those things that's done for the sake of doing it. One or the other needs to be settled on, I really don't care which, and just KEEP it that way.

According to the Sleep Foundation's website:

Legislators in dozens of U.S. states have introduced bills to eliminate clock changes. But in almost all states, there has been relatively little momentum in 2024 as most bills have been rejected or stalled in committees.

And they still haven't passed the bill yet. ::)

I went to a presentation at the library that the Historical Society sponsored. One woman on the board is also a widow so we compare notes. After the presentation, I told her that Carlos would have enjoyed it. Another woman who used to work with Carlos told me that he would have liked it. I told her that I just told the other woman that.


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Baking the Christmas cake today. It needs three or four hours in the oven so I got going early. I used my mother in laws big food mixer (a bit like Kenwood chef). It saved my shoulder during the creaming the butter and sugar I guess. However the paddle didn’t reach all around the bowl so I was constantly stopping the mixer and scraping the sides. Not sure it was any quicker than usual.

Baking the Christmas cake today. It needs three or four hours in the oven so I got going early. I used my mother in laws big food mixer (a bit like Kenwood chef). It saved my shoulder during the creaming the butter and sugar I guess. However the paddle didn’t reach all around the bowl so I was constantly stopping the mixer and scraping the sides. Not sure it was any quicker than usual.


Christmas cake? The last time I checked Christmas is still a couple months away.


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Baking the Christmas cake today. It needs three or four hours in the oven so I got going early. I used my mother in laws big food mixer (a bit like Kenwood chef). It saved my shoulder during the creaming the butter and sugar I guess. However the paddle didn’t reach all around the bowl so I was constantly stopping the mixer and scraping the sides. Not sure it was any quicker than usual.

Christmas cake? The last time I checked Christmas is still a couple months away.


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I always though it is the Christmas Pudding that is made well in advance.

Christmas cake? The last time I checked Christmas is still a couple months away.


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Yes,  but it needs to mature. It says at least two or three weeks in my recipe book. I have always done it about now. Dose it with brandy a few times between now and Christmas.


I always though it is the Christmas Pudding that is made well in advance.


Christmas puddings are often done on Stir up Sunday which is the last Sunday before Advent. Never made a pudding as shop bought ones are fine.

Yes,  but it needs to mature. It says at least two or three weeks in my recipe book. I have always done it about now. Dose it with brandy a few times between now and Christmas.

Christmas puddings are often done on Stir up Sunday which is the last Sunday before Advent. Never made a pudding as shop bought ones are fine.


Thanks for enlightening me.


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Christmas puddings are often done on Stir up Sunday which is the last Sunday before Advent. Never made a pudding as shop bought ones are fine.
I am one for buying my (our) own Christmas Pudding. Buying saves time and energy.

BTW, I never liked the taste of pumpkin.

Alot of ppl think Miss Harris is gonna win........

No one wants Donny back,he didnt do what they wanted for 1 thing!

Yes,  but it needs to mature. It says at least two or three weeks in my recipe book. I have always done it about now. Dose it with brandy a few times between now and Christmas.

Christmas puddings are often done on Stir up Sunday which is the last Sunday before Advent. Never made a pudding as shop bought ones are fine.

Interesting, I never knew about this. I just learned something new. O0

Yes,  but it needs to mature. It says at least two or three weeks in my recipe book. I have always done it about now. Dose it with brandy a few times between now and Christmas.

Christmas puddings are often done on Stir up Sunday which is the last Sunday before Advent. Never made a pudding as shop bought ones are fine.
I am going to suggest it to the family to do, they are better cooks than me.

This is a busy week for me, being that it’s close to month end (then again, that’s how the end of the month is for my work; but I always get through it with no issues).

Time to turn these guys on: http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/halloween/smiley.gif

Time to turn these guys on: http://www.inthe00s.com/Smileys/halloween/smiley.gif



They should have been turned on last week. Thanks for reminding me.


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I posted this 18 years ago: http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?topic=23685.0

So for Elvira's 18th Adoption Day, we celebrated by going to the vet. She hasn't been doing well and at her age, I was thinking of just letting Nature take her course.

Then I remembered Electra. Electra wasn't doing well and we brought her to the vet on her 16th birthday. She then started on fluids twice a week and she lived for 2 more years.

So it seems that Elvira needs fluids, too. So maybe Elvira will be with me for two more years.


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They should have been turned on last week. Thanks for reminding me.


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No problem. O0 I think Chuck used to turn on the holiday emotions a few days in advance.