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Dianne, Oh so funny!!! Just popping in for a sec. I need to get busy with my cards. I just noticed on my "already sent" list that I have you down twice! Oye vey lol!!
Just checking in. Jim went to his heart specialist appt. Mon. He got a clean bill of health. He has been doing very well. I have handed over to him the garbage container detail baton , plus a few others lol! I told him no more mamby pamby-ing him. He still has a few issues, like the small blood clot in his left leg and the the aneurysms in his head and heart, not to mention his smoker's cough!
Tim , Jim's son is doing much better. His wife is still sick being about a week behind Tim on the virus.
I really shouldn't watch "Hoarding". It makes me think my house is just fine lol! I need to get busy. Time to dust,sweep, change bedding, and vacuum Jim's room,the only carpeted floor in the house, except for the stairs to Matt's room. He doesn't like wood flooring in there. That's about it here, pretty boring! Stay safe all!
Hi....well, it’s been quite the night as you all know. Things are calm now...fevers down, resting. Hope it stays like that’all night. Mary, that good you’re giving Jim some household duties. Does Matthew have some too? You need help. So glad Jim had a good dr report. I think I’ll be getting more of our wrapped presents delivered from pat tmrw on my porch. I only have a few more I’m still waiting for to arrive. I wonder how I’ll,be giving these out with all our restrictions.
Seaside, how are you doing? I know you said you lost your uncle. Did he live near you? So sorry.
Thanks everyone for all your support these days. Now the big watch is on to be sure neither of us get worse!
Dianne I didn't get the first part of your post on the group text but I assume you had to take Louis to the ER. I'm so sorry that he has been so sick. That temperature was extremely high, especially for an adult. He must have felt like he was literally burning up. I was happy to read that he was doing better now. I sure hope that was the worst of it. You two need a break. This has certainly been a holiday season to remember but not for good things.
Handing out the gifts is the last thing you need to worry about. I have a feeling that you buy too much for everyone. If they end up getting the gifts late, they will still like them just as much. A lot of rules and traditions are being broken this year. When it's safe, maybe your granddaughters can help get the gifts distributed.
Have you ordered Christmas meals to pick up for you and Louis? We are back to no indoor dining again and it will be that way for at least a few weeks so our plan to eat at the steakhouse is definitely not going to happen. Oh, well. Maybe we will get prime rib dinners to pick up from a restaurant here in town or we will just have the ham I ordered for both Christmas day and Christmas Eve.
Mary Do you bake Christmas cookies? I should probably know the answer from past years but I don't remember. I have been baking because I send stuff to my brother and to my son's family. I started out by making the Spritz cookies (the ones that use a cookie press). I was going to make something else the following day but my back was bothering me so much from the Spritz making that I took a day off. Next I made peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, the following day it was fudge, and yesterday it was regular chocolate chip cookies. I guess I can only deal with make one thing per day. LOL I thought I was going to make sugar cookies today but I was too tired to deal with it after going grocery shopping. I'll do those tomorrow. I'm on a schedule because I need to get all these into the mail early in the week. Everything I've made so far is parceled out into different containers and in my freezer. Of course some of those containers are for my daughter and I. At least I don't have to mail hers.
That's great that Jim got a clean bill of health. Also great that you have assigned him some chores. Gotta keep the body moving.
Barb It's so annoying that you still can't get ABC because of their contract dispute. It's much more fun to watch Bachelorette when we watch simultaneously and make remarks about it back and forth. This season sure has had plenty to comment about, too.
I enjoy having my little Christmas tree up and the mantel decorated, etc. It's cheering with the little lights. Kind of helps me be more in the Christmas spirit, too. I'm still waiting for some things to be delivered. My brother and I have decided to forego exchanging gifts this year because it's basically become an exchange of gift cards. My son, the grandkids, and that whole group are all getting gift cards. I guess all the baked goods should count, too. I've gotten smallish things to put in my daughter's stocking and she's getting a gift card too. I got two gifts for the little kids across the street. Getting stuff for little kids is the most fun at this time of year, I think. My friend Kathy and I are doing a cookie exchange so that's more baking I have to do next week. I've ordered a gift for my friend, Jane. I know she'll get a kick out of it. That's it for me. I tried to scale back a bit because of my unexpected expenses for replacing the water heater and expenses surrounding my stolen catalytic converter. Plus, I just had to pay real estate taxes. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Seaside Again, I am very sorry about the passing of your uncle. It sounds like you were very close to him. Did he live near you?
What are your plans for the holiday. Does your Munchkin live with you or will he be vising? I am looking forward to having my daughter here. She'll be driving down from Oregon with her two dogs, Sookie and Pico. I'm sure they will be confused about why my Ursula is no longer here. A while ago, she had paint-by-numbers made of photographs. The one she gave me is from a photo that was taken of us on one of the cruises we took together. The one she had made for herself is of her two dogs. She's bringing hers and we are supposed to work on them while she is here. That ought to be interesting. I wonder how far along we will get. They measure 16x20.
Mary2 Oops! I just realized you didn't actually have your birthday, yet. I'm getting so confused trying to keep track of what date it is, when do I have to get packages in the mail, etc. I've gotten a week ahead of myself.
Well, things are quiet at the Beatty house tonight. Thank God! Louis is feeling better and I’m feeling ok. We had Chinese for lunch and left over for dinner. My friend brought it over along with the gifts her granddaughter was wrapping for me. They couldn’t come in so just came to the door. My other friend brought some soups and apple cake over and left it too so we are set for food for a few days. I’m so lucky to have such great friends. I think my Christmas mail out gifts will be late and I hate that for Louis’s daughters. They understand but still....now it’s time for me to start going through the small items I need to put in bags and the gift cards. I still have a lot to do. We were told we’d be ok about covid for about three to five months. Louis wants to spend Christmas with the family since Tammy and James had it too. I’m still not ok with it. I’ve agreed to call the dr next week and see what she says.
So barb can’t get ABC and I can’t get NBC so I’ve missed the Voice and Christmas shows. Makes me mad! They gave me $20 refund..big deal. I’m not much of a tv watcher but I am through the holidays! So sad that Charlie Pride died today. Gosh, just watched him a month ago receive a lifetime award and sing. Damn covid.
JL. You’re quite the little baker. Nice that you do that for your family. No, I haven’t ordered dinners for Christmas. The place I wanted to use is not open for Christmas. I don’t have a good back up plan.
Guess tmrw I’ll do a few presents things and watch the Broncos. Thrill of a day but I don’t need too much excitement!
Well, good morning. I stayed up very late listening to Christmas music and cleaning out emails. Sure as heck two hours of sleep later....here I am! I think I may end up with a nap. Louis was up in the recliner already as he’s sweating out that fever and all wet! I don’t have much new To say. I wish I had some biscuits and gravy about now! Or JL cookies. I guess I’m hungry already! Snowed during the night. Cold out in the 20’s too.
Well, I’m sure you are all sleeping right now. So night or morning!
Well, Dianne, as it turns out, I never even bothered getting dressed today. I didn't even wake up until after 11:00 a.m. and by the time I had my coffees and fooled around on the computer, it was 12:30. At that point I needed to make myself something to eat and after that there just didn't seem to be much point in getting out of my nightgown and robe. It was a cold and rainy day, so that was a deciding factor, too. I guess all that baking really wore me out.
JL...I know how you feel about getting dressed in the afternoon. Ive been trying to get dressed every day just for my own mental health. We got Louis daughters packages boxed up today but after about an hour we were pooped. I’ve been feeling sick the last two days but found a nausea pill I took this morning and it seemed to,help. JL...I’m glad I don’t bake but it would be nice to eat it!
Hey ya all! Happy Wednesday......Mary's Birthday day 😊
Mary I'm so glad to hear Jim got a 'clean bill of health'. Good on you for making him m o v e. It's good for him and he knows it makes him feel better too. I hope you got to enjoy your day. Is the party over yet or do I still have time to get there?! I know what a party animal you are!
Dianne How great to have such good friends! So nice that they bring you and Louis goodies and I know it helps. I hope you two are doing better, feeling a little stronger. After being down for so long it really takes time to get any energy back. I'm thinking of you and still sending prayers and hugs. Oh I almost forgot to tell ya..... I watched Kelly and Ryan this morning and believe me it has to be super good for me to watch that pill. Never liked Rippa! Anyway I watched it and saw my Peyton. I just love him to pieces and it was fun to see him. Such a great guy.
JL My Uncle and Aunt lived very close and then moved to Arkansas about 9 years ago. It was horrible and I rarely got to see them after that. They were married 65 years when my Aunt passed a year and a half ago. I don't know what I would have done without them when I was growing up. She was so loving and always the one to talk with. My Uncle was an absolute nut! LOL He had more stories and was just full of bologna. We talked on the phone at least twice a week and now my hand starts to grab the phone everyday. I miss him, I miss them both so much. My Munchkin was with me from the time he was born until he was 15. It's a long story. But he came back to live with me almost two years ago and he is so happy. I'm the luckiest person ever because he is such a great young man. He'll be 21 in February. Lordy I am soooo old! But who cares really, I couldn't love him more. It's wonderful that your daughter is driving to you for Christmas. I LOVE Oregon and love driving there from my place. It's so cool she brings her babies with her, that will be fun too. Sounds like ya all will be busy with the paint by numbers project. I remember hearing about that years ago but never had one done. That has to be so special.
Barb Yooooooooowhoooooooo! Where are ya lady? Hope all is good. Are you making cookies?? LOL
We had all our Christmas stuff up, presents wrapped and under the tree for a while now. My Munchkin was so ready even before Thanksgiving. He's so dang cute and I just let him go and ran with it. It's been fun though. I have to tell ya I am so excited about one thing I got him and I wrapped it quick before I decided to keep it. I found a RAIDERS t-shirt that says.....at the top-----What happens in Vegas.....and at the bottom---Started in OAKLAND! I love that SO much!! Totally the best thing I've heard of in years. Who ever came up with that deserves a medal 🥈🏆🥉 I hope ya all are doing good. Please stay safe and know I'm thinking of you 😎🐶
I’m going to be sending a search party out for barb pretty soon. Hmm what happened to the raiders tonight? And OT too. WE PLAY THE BILLS sat. It won’t be a pretty show. Our kicker has covid. Seaside, the shirt you got sounds really cute. He’ll love it! Oh I’m wish I would have known Peyton was on. I like him too. What was he on for? .
We’re finally feeling better. I took a nausea pill as soon as I woke up. I wasn’t taking any chances. Louis has developed a bad pain in his thigh but won’t use cream on it. He goes to,Pt on Monday. We are switching cable companies tmrw. I’m tired of not getting nbc. Stupid! I did a little wrapping today of small items. Tmrw it’s sort gift cards as I have a lot to wrap. Up. We separated all the gifts into families. Our dr said we can be with Tammy and group since we’ve had covid and they have too. Louis really wants to go. We will,have barb over Christmas Eve night. I ordered my pies tonight for Christmas Day. My quarantine is over tmrw....thank goodness ecceptbimdontvreallynhavecanywhefe to go.
Dianne, I am glad you are feeling better. I am so glad you will be able to visit during the Holiday! It has been pretty lonely out here in the boonies. It was the best feeling seeing my sis, niece & Myla. It did my heart good! Thanks for your sweet words in the card :)
JustLin, Yes, I have always baked Christmas cookies, but only the frosted cut-out type. This year I ordered a apple crumb pie from a local gal. Trying to keep the money local. I also get local honey, goat cheese, & milk from "the Udder Place", a local creamery/farm that also makes home made ice cream & cheese. Loved your card. I honestly thought it was hand made!
Seaside, your "Munchkin sounds sweet. My story may be a bit like yours (way long story) One of my two sons ,Tony lived with his dad for a few years, while Matthew spent most of his life with me. Tony was my first born and only Grandchild of ex's family.He was very favored and they fought hard to sway him their way. Long, sad story, but all is well now.
Barb You are so talented! I wish I had the patience to make cards, at least I THINK it's your card lol! I have two cards from "Barbs" lol! I threw away the envelopes. Neither Barb signed their last name or initial! Either way, I loved them both!
Today was super busy! Matthew's Jeep needed some work done on his Jeep. We took it to get fixed at a friends house. We left the Jeep there. He must have hundreds of thousands invested in his equipment! Then, there is his house! Oh my Lord! Sanford & Sons place looks like a castle in comparison! He is in his early 50's and just married a couple years ago. He works at a great job 7 days a week. I know he has about 15 cats in there! I don't know how anyone can live that way. The outside was bad. I can't imagine the inside. They never let you in. I had a gal friend that would meet me at the door and never let me in. I found out later she was a hoarder. I am not the tidiest person, but I do hate clutter! I am pretty much done with gifts except for a few small items. Matthew got me a dash-cam, which he put in today. Kind of neat. He is off work until next year. He was not thrilled the other day when the children were given candy, cookies & juice boxes before getting on the bus. He had a sticky mess to clean up!
Hello my lovely owls. I finally got in to the blog. Something was screwed up on my phone and Chad finally figured it out. My desktop has a fatal virus (COVID, I suspect) and because it’s old it has died! Chad got a new one for me at Costco yesterday , but hasn’t set it up yet. I don’t want to nag him, so I’m still using my phone.
Mary, the card I sent is a smaller size and is mostly green on white and yes, I made it. I hope you had a good day and got pampered! Glad to read that Jim had a good check up and you gave him some chores. You can use a little break.
Dianne, Thursday’s game wasn’t the Raiders best effort, however our backup GB did a great job, especially because he wasn’t even warmed up. Carr may be out for another game or more! We need help on the defense line. Anyway .... I’m glad you and Louis are doing a little better. Please take care and don’t overdo!
JL, yes, I am very unhappy about the DirecTV contract dispute. This has happened before at the end of contracts, but has never lasted this long. A couple years ago, it was with NBC, and only lasted 7 days. I’m beginning to wonder if they will ever settle. Chad wants to attempt making the Italian Christmas cookies my Mom used to make. I found her handwritten recipe and he shopped for the supplies today. Then we realized I don’t have a rolling pin or a pastry cutter, so we ordered from Amazon today and they should be here tomorrow. He did look at Target and Walmart, but they didn’t have the pastry cutter, so he just came home. He said there were too many people out there to try any other stores.
Seaside, I’m sure Munchkin is going to love the tee shirt. Did you get yourself one, too? It was sad to see Carr start limping when he was running with the ball. The back up really stepped up, though.
Hi...WELL, We barely played our game today. It was ridiculous. We have no offense, no defense and our quarterback is horrible. Our best player, the field goal kicker, is on quarantine. The new one missed a couple of extra points on the couple of touchdowns we did get. We need a new team and gm. We don’t even have an owner. The family is fighting over whom it should be now. Stupid!
Today was a very exciting day for me. I got off quarantine yesterday and today was hair day. I felt like I was getting ready for a party to get out! Barb, we dropped direct tv this week. It was crazy not having nbc. James came over to set up Xfinity for us as the place won’t come in and set it up during covid. As of tonight they couldn’t get my tv to work and we have no sound in the living room. Supposedly they will be out tmrw hope they come in or work Louis through it. We watched that dumb game without sound ...which was probably best. What kind of cookies did your mom make that Chad’s going to try? I know you said Italian cookies but what are those? Tammy dropped off some cookies James made for us and barb will give us some. I loved your card. Thank you.
Mary, 15 cats! Oh my gosh. I’d be sneezing my head off. I wonder what the house looks like inside since they don’t let you in? I have a long time friend that won’t let me in her house either. Did Matthew get his Jeep fixed? Nice that you got a dash cam for a present. I’m still waiting on a few things to be delivered that I ordered a long time ago. Hope they get here before Christmas. The mail seems like it’s taking so long.
JL, when will your daughter get there? I’ll bet you’re really looking forward to her arriving. Did you get your baking done? Get it mailed? Louis took our pkgs to get mailed this week and it cost $108 to mail all of them. Tmrw is nail day and then I have to get to work on my gift cards.
Seaside....we play your raiders next week...that should be pretty and in their field. No bets on that game! You can already count it as a Raider win. That’s too bad your QB got hurt. Do you like the back up? Seems like there are so many injuries this year. Well, just think..a week from today Christmas will be over. It seems like it came up fast even with being home. Btw, thanks for the get well card. Very nice of you. At first I thought you sent us two Christmas cards! . .
We have had an amazing Dec in Michigan, weather wise, so far. Just a few snow flurries and some rain. There have been snow storms all around us, just barely missing us. The skies have been cloudy, but saw a bit of sun this morning. We weren't able to see the famous star :( My sister who is in an assisted living home was moved to another area because so many were diagnosed with the virus. Well, now she has it, so they put her back! I don't think the staff is very vigilant when they are home. I think too many family & friend gatherings. My sis is almost 80 and has dementia with a few underling health problems. She has always been a very happy-go-lucky lady even when she was going through hard times. She gets a bit confused when she doesn't get visitors, but then she forgets about it, according to her daughter, my Niece, Lori. I feel bad I can't be with her. Matthew & I did drive down to see her a few years ago. I am so glad we did!
Shopping and wrapping is all done and I got my cards out early. On to a better 2021!! I hope you are all well. I think about you all often and miss you!
Mary I'm so sorry to hear that your sister has contracted the COVID virus. Those nursing homes and assisted living places are hotbeds for disease to pass around easily. That's why those workers need to be among the very first to get vaccinated. I sure hope she's able to fight the disease without any lasting effects. How is she doing, so far?
How great for you that the bad weather has pretty much missed you. At least you have your handy, dandy generator if weather shuts down your energy. I'm so glad you got that.
As you know, I made a bunch of different kinds of cookies and also made fudge. On top of that, my neighbor across the street gave me cookies and my friends gave me pecan bars and lemon bars. OMG! My daughter and I are doing our best to work our way through it but I almost feel sick to my stomach just thinking about all the sugary sweet stuff that's here. It's really too much.
I had everything wrapped before my daughter arrived last Sunday so there's really nothing left to do.
Dianne Your football team sounds something like our football team. LOL In our case, we just have way too many main people out with injuries. Sometimes that's just the way it goes, I guess. Watching a team lose every week is not much fun.
My brother and I decided not to exchange presents this year but I did order an ornament for him that still hasn't arrived so I won't be able to send it to him before Christmas. He lives in Southern California and is a big baseball and specifically, Dodgers, fan. I can't remember the exact sentiment on the ornament but it's something to the effect of 2020 sucked but at leas the Dodgers won the World Series.
My daughter arrived on Sunday. She drove down from Eugene, Oregon, all in one day. She did stop a couple of times for the dogs to get out. I'm enjoying having her company.
Again, I'm so sorry about your brother. This has been an extra hard Christmas for your family. (((HUGS)))
Barb I'm glad you got your ABC channel back. What a pain in the butt those contract negotiations are. Is Chad still looking at other providers? Has he gotten your new computer set up for you, yet? At least you have your tablet, in the meantime.
I'm glad you got your ABC back in the nick of time to watch the final episodes of Bachelorette. I don't think I was quite as invested in this season, either. For one thing, we started with a different Bachelorette, so that kind of threw everything out of whack. Then, it is the pandemic, so "dates" were confined just to the resort and no traveling to fun and scenic places. On the other had, this season was probably more realistic in that most dating doesn't occur while traveling around the world. LOL Real life is a bit more boring.
I forgot to ask you.....did Chad dye your hair for you, yet?
Seaside That shirt you got for your Munchkin is great! I bet he's going to love it.
Well, my daughter and I haven't started the paint by numbers projects, yet. Today she's making bourbon balls. As if we need any more goodies around here. Ugh!
My daughter will be leaving on the 30th but this time she will be stopping at a place along the way and spending a couple of nights. One of the main reasons for this is to not be in the city for New Year's Eve as all the fireworks freak out the dogs. She'll be in a more rural, wooded area so is hoping there will be very little of the noise makers. She did this last year, too, and it worked out pretty well. Does your Gidget get upset by fireworks? My dog sure did.
Merry Christmas Eve everyone. This is certainly a different holiday season than any other we have celebrated.
Dianne, this Christmas is especially hard for you and your family. My heart hurts for you and all that you have been through. Chad has been working on making the Italian cookies. It’s a long process and they have to sit overnight after they are formed and before they’re fried. The dough is made with white wine and rolled out very thin, then cut into long strips and formed into a big rosette. After they’re deep fried, they’re dipped in a heated honey mixture. They end up being about 2” in diameter and they are delish. My Mom was so good at keeping all the traditions for each holiday, and there are many, but they have fallen away with my generation. We were all too “busy” to keep it up and I regret that more than I can say! Chad will be frying the cookies today and will be taking some to Marie along with the spaghetti with clam sauce that I am making for tonight.
JL, Yes, my hair did get colored and I do feel better about it, however the store didn’t have my regular color, medium golden brown #25, so he just got a medium brown which is much darker. I knew it was going to be too dark, but I used it anyway. It’s still better than the brown/gray that I had and it will lighten as I wash it. How nice that your daughter will be with you for Christmas and a few more days after. How long does it take to drive from her house to yours? The dogs keep her company on the long drive.
Mary, I am so sorry your sister has the dreaded virus. It’s so sad the the care homes have such a rash of the virus going through them. I’m sure it’s a big worry for the families of the residents. I suppose you are working your arse off making traditional Christmas recipes for your guys. Don’t you usually make tamales for Christmas? I helped make them with a friend one time, a very long time ago. It’s quite a process. There were 10 of us around a big table and it was like a big assembly line. We made hundreds, and then divided them up to wrap for all the people there, plus the many others that were being given to friends and family.
Seaside, I am so excited about the Raiders shirts I ordered for Chad and Todd. I think Todd will especially like it when he can finally wear it to a game. After finally being able to get season tickets, he was so disappointed that he couldn’t go to a game because of COVID. I only wish I could be there when Todd opens his gift. He has been a die hard Raiders fan since he was about 10 years old and he loved watching the games with his Dad. I think his loyalty to the team, keeps his memories alive for him. Thank you so much for telling us about the shirts.
Hi ya all.....Hope Christmas was great and New Years will be sooooo good!!
Dianne I'm so happy to hear you and Louis are feeling better. Keep being safe and stay healthy even though it's not easy to do these days. My RAIDERS play the Broncos this week and as far as it being an easy win it doesn't mean anything big time at this point. We so blew it last weekend so we are out of it. But I still watch (ALL teams) and love it. I love it when they play each other. I about laughed myself silly when you said it was so wonderful that you were done with quarantine.....BUT there wasn't anywhere to go! So true.
Barb I can't wait to hear what Chad and Todd think of the RAIDERS shirts! My Munchkin thought it was really great. I love it so much and just really want them to make a woman's one. I probably have 10 shirts and they have spaghetti straps because I don't like shirts that go almost to my knee and most the shoulders are way to big. I need to do a lot of sewing when I buy a regular t-shirt and I don't want to have to go through all that. I've been hunting Oakland RAIDERS stuff because I know it will be impossible to find pretty soon.
Mary I'm really sorry to hear about your sister. I can't imagine having to move her around like that, such a sad thing to do. Is she doing well now since contracting Covid? It must be hard living so far away but if you were there you wouldn't be able to visit anyway. Such difficult times for us all. I hope it gets better and doesn't take years and years to see a better way of life.
JL Oh my gosh did you bring back some memories for me! I remember when I was a little girl my mom made Bourbon Balls. My dad loved them and would eat those things like crazy. Of course us kids weren't allowed to eat them but when I got older and had one I thought they were horrible LOL! I'm glad your daughter has been there with you, I bet it's been fun. Did ya all do your art work? I think I told you that I have driven from my house to Oregon a few times and love that drive. It's so cute your daughter will stay over and keep her babies safe and hopefully with no noises going on. Yes my Gidget is a wreck when fireworks go off. The last couple weeks we've been hearing a few. These people really make me mad, poor babies get so scared. Gidget clings to my neck most of the time and does a lot of pacing back and forth between the back of the toilet and the back of the couch. I just want to go out there and knot them in the head. Will you be home New Years Eve? Does it get noisy at your house? I'm hoping it doesn't get to bad here.
Munchkin and I had a really fun Christmas day. He spoils me terribly and got me way to many things. Gidget had fun opening her presents and I don't remember her ever being this excited before. BTW--we NEVER says presents. We say gifts, otherwise her head turns sooooo fast and she is ready. It was fun finally asking her if she wanted a present, it was hysterical. Hoping ya all have a happy new years and it goes and goes alllll year long. Be happy----hugs and love 🥰🐶🐾🐾💗💛
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Hahahahaha! Good one!
Dianne, Oh so funny!!!
Just popping in for a sec. I need to get busy with my cards. I just noticed on my "already sent" list that I have you down twice! Oye vey lol!!
That means i get two Christmas checks from mary! Yippee
Dianne, lol, I haven't won the lottery..yet :)
Just checking in.
Jim went to his heart specialist appt. Mon. He got a clean bill of health. He has been doing very well. I have handed over to him the garbage container detail baton , plus a few others lol! I told him no more mamby pamby-ing him. He still has a few issues, like the small blood clot in his left leg and the the aneurysms in his head and heart, not to mention his smoker's cough!
Tim , Jim's son is doing much better. His wife is still sick being about a week behind Tim on the virus.
I really shouldn't watch "Hoarding". It makes me think my house is just fine lol! I need to get busy. Time to dust,sweep, change bedding, and vacuum Jim's room,the only carpeted floor in the house, except for the stairs to Matt's room. He doesn't like wood flooring in there.
That's about it here, pretty boring!
Stay safe all!
Hi....well, it’s been quite the night as you all know. Things are calm now...fevers down, resting. Hope it stays like that’all night.
Mary, that good you’re giving Jim some household duties. Does Matthew have some too? You need help. So glad Jim had a good dr report. I think I’ll be getting more of our wrapped presents delivered from pat tmrw on my porch. I only have a few more I’m still waiting for to arrive. I wonder how I’ll,be giving these out with all our restrictions.
Seaside, how are you doing? I know you said you lost your uncle. Did he live near you? So sorry.
Thanks everyone for all your support these days. Now the big watch is on to be sure neither of us get worse!
Dianne I didn't get the first part of your post on the group text but I assume you had to take Louis to the ER. I'm so sorry that he has been so sick. That temperature was extremely high, especially for an adult. He must have felt like he was literally burning up. I was happy to read that he was doing better now. I sure hope that was the worst of it. You two need a break. This has certainly been a holiday season to remember but not for good things.
Handing out the gifts is the last thing you need to worry about. I have a feeling that you buy too much for everyone. If they end up getting the gifts late, they will still like them just as much. A lot of rules and traditions are being broken this year. When it's safe, maybe your granddaughters can help get the gifts distributed.
Have you ordered Christmas meals to pick up for you and Louis? We are back to no indoor dining again and it will be that way for at least a few weeks so our plan to eat at the steakhouse is definitely not going to happen. Oh, well. Maybe we will get prime rib dinners to pick up from a restaurant here in town or we will just have the ham I ordered for both Christmas day and Christmas Eve.
Mary Do you bake Christmas cookies? I should probably know the answer from past years but I don't remember. I have been baking because I send stuff to my brother and to my son's family. I started out by making the Spritz cookies (the ones that use a cookie press). I was going to make something else the following day but my back was bothering me so much from the Spritz making that I took a day off. Next I made peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, the following day it was fudge, and yesterday it was regular chocolate chip cookies. I guess I can only deal with make one thing per day. LOL I thought I was going to make sugar cookies today but I was too tired to deal with it after going grocery shopping. I'll do those tomorrow. I'm on a schedule because I need to get all these into the mail early in the week. Everything I've made so far is parceled out into different containers and in my freezer. Of course some of those containers are for my daughter and I. At least I don't have to mail hers.
That's great that Jim got a clean bill of health. Also great that you have assigned him some chores. Gotta keep the body moving.
I hope you had a nice birthday.
Barb It's so annoying that you still can't get ABC because of their contract dispute. It's much more fun to watch Bachelorette when we watch simultaneously and make remarks about it back and forth. This season sure has had plenty to comment about, too.
I enjoy having my little Christmas tree up and the mantel decorated, etc. It's cheering with the little lights. Kind of helps me be more in the Christmas spirit, too. I'm still waiting for some things to be delivered. My brother and I have decided to forego exchanging gifts this year because it's basically become an exchange of gift cards. My son, the grandkids, and that whole group are all getting gift cards. I guess all the baked goods should count, too. I've gotten smallish things to put in my daughter's stocking and she's getting a gift card too. I got two gifts for the little kids across the street. Getting stuff for little kids is the most fun at this time of year, I think. My friend Kathy and I are doing a cookie exchange so that's more baking I have to do next week. I've ordered a gift for my friend, Jane. I know she'll get a kick out of it. That's it for me. I tried to scale back a bit because of my unexpected expenses for replacing the water heater and expenses surrounding my stolen catalytic converter. Plus, I just had to pay real estate taxes. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Seaside Again, I am very sorry about the passing of your uncle. It sounds like you were very close to him. Did he live near you?
What are your plans for the holiday. Does your Munchkin live with you or will he be vising? I am looking forward to having my daughter here. She'll be driving down from Oregon with her two dogs, Sookie and Pico. I'm sure they will be confused about why my Ursula is no longer here. A while ago, she had paint-by-numbers made of photographs. The one she gave me is from a photo that was taken of us on one of the cruises we took together. The one she had made for herself is of her two dogs. She's bringing hers and we are supposed to work on them while she is here. That ought to be interesting. I wonder how far along we will get. They measure
16x20.
Mary2 Oops! I just realized you didn't actually have your birthday, yet. I'm getting so confused trying to keep track of what date it is, when do I have to get packages in the mail, etc. I've gotten a week ahead of myself.
Well, things are quiet at the Beatty house tonight. Thank God! Louis is feeling better and I’m feeling ok. We had Chinese for lunch and left over for dinner. My friend brought it over along with the gifts her granddaughter was wrapping for me. They couldn’t come in so just came to the door. My other friend brought some soups and apple cake over and left it too so we are set for food for a few days. I’m so lucky to have such great friends. I think my Christmas mail out gifts will be late and I hate that for Louis’s daughters. They understand but still....now it’s time for me to start going through the small items I need to put in bags and the gift cards. I still have a lot to do.
We were told we’d be ok about covid for about three to five months. Louis wants to spend Christmas with the family since Tammy and James had it too. I’m still not ok with it. I’ve agreed to call the dr next week and see what she says.
So barb can’t get ABC and I can’t get NBC so I’ve missed the Voice and Christmas shows. Makes me mad! They gave me $20 refund..big deal. I’m not much of a tv watcher but I am through the holidays! So sad that Charlie Pride died today. Gosh, just watched him a month ago receive a lifetime award and sing. Damn covid.
JL. You’re quite the little baker. Nice that you do that for your family. No, I haven’t ordered dinners for Christmas. The place I wanted to use is not open for Christmas. I don’t have a good back up plan.
Guess tmrw I’ll do a few presents things and watch the Broncos. Thrill of a day but I don’t need too much excitement!
Well, good morning. I stayed up very late listening to Christmas music and cleaning out emails. Sure as heck two hours of sleep later....here I am! I think I may end up with a nap. Louis was up in the recliner already as he’s sweating out that fever and all wet! I don’t have much new To say. I wish I had some biscuits and gravy about now! Or JL cookies. I guess I’m hungry already! Snowed during the night. Cold out in the 20’s too.
Well, I’m sure you are all sleeping right now. So night or morning!
Well, Dianne, as it turns out, I never even bothered getting dressed today. I didn't even wake up until after 11:00 a.m. and by the time I had my coffees and fooled around on the computer, it was 12:30. At that point I needed to make myself something to eat and after that there just didn't seem to be much point in getting out of my nightgown and robe. It was a cold and rainy day, so that was a deciding factor, too. I guess all that baking really wore me out.
JL...I know how you feel about getting dressed in the afternoon. Ive been trying to get dressed every day just for my own mental health. We got Louis daughters packages boxed up today but after about an hour we were pooped. I’ve been feeling sick the last two days but found a nausea pill I took this morning and it seemed to,help. JL...I’m glad I don’t bake but it would be nice to eat it!
Hope everyone’s doing good.
Happy Birthday dear MARY!!!!
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Hey ya all! Happy Wednesday......Mary's Birthday day 😊
Mary I'm so glad to hear Jim got a 'clean bill of health'. Good on you for making him m o v e. It's good for him and he knows it makes him feel better too. I hope you got to enjoy your day. Is the party over yet or do I still have time to get there?! I know what a party animal you are!
Dianne How great to have such good friends! So nice that they bring you and Louis goodies and I know it helps. I hope you two are doing better, feeling a little stronger. After being down for so long it really takes time to get any energy back. I'm thinking of you and still sending prayers and hugs. Oh I almost forgot to tell ya..... I watched Kelly and Ryan this morning and believe me it has to be super good for me to watch that pill. Never liked Rippa! Anyway I watched it and saw my Peyton. I just love him to pieces and it was fun to see him. Such a great guy.
JL My Uncle and Aunt lived very close and then moved to Arkansas about 9 years ago. It was horrible and I rarely got to see them after that. They were married 65 years when my Aunt passed a year and a half ago. I don't know what I would have done without them when I was growing up. She was so loving and always the one to talk with. My Uncle was an absolute nut! LOL He had more stories and was just full of bologna. We talked on the phone at least twice a week and now my hand starts to grab the phone everyday. I miss him, I miss them both so much. My Munchkin was with me from the time he was born until he was 15. It's a long story. But he came back to live with me almost two years ago and he is so happy. I'm the luckiest person ever because he is such a great young man. He'll be 21 in February. Lordy I am soooo old! But who cares really, I couldn't love him more. It's wonderful that your daughter is driving to you for Christmas. I LOVE Oregon and love driving there from my place. It's so cool she brings her babies with her, that will be fun too. Sounds like ya all will be busy with the paint by numbers project. I remember hearing about that years ago but never had one done. That has to be so special.
Barb Yooooooooowhoooooooo! Where are ya lady? Hope all is good. Are you making cookies?? LOL
We had all our Christmas stuff up, presents wrapped and under the tree for a while now. My Munchkin was so ready even before Thanksgiving. He's so dang cute and I just let him go and ran with it. It's been fun though. I have to tell ya I am so excited about one thing I got him and I wrapped it quick before I decided to keep it. I found a RAIDERS t-shirt that says.....at the top-----What happens in Vegas.....and at the bottom---Started in OAKLAND!
I love that SO much!! Totally the best thing I've heard of in years. Who ever came up with that deserves a medal 🥈🏆🥉
I hope ya all are doing good. Please stay safe and know I'm thinking of you 😎🐶
I’m going to be sending a search party out for barb pretty soon. Hmm what happened to the raiders tonight? And OT too. WE PLAY THE BILLS sat. It won’t be a pretty show. Our kicker has covid. Seaside, the shirt you got sounds really cute. He’ll love it! Oh I’m wish I would have known Peyton was on. I like him too. What was he on for? .
We’re finally feeling better. I took a nausea pill as soon as I woke up. I wasn’t taking any chances. Louis has developed a bad pain in his thigh but won’t use cream on it. He goes to,Pt on Monday. We are switching cable companies tmrw. I’m tired of not getting nbc. Stupid! I did a little wrapping today of small items. Tmrw it’s sort gift cards as I have a lot to wrap. Up. We separated all the gifts into families. Our dr said we can be with Tammy and group since we’ve had covid and they have too. Louis really wants to go. We will,have barb over Christmas Eve night. I ordered my pies tonight for Christmas Day. My quarantine is over tmrw....thank goodness ecceptbimdontvreallynhavecanywhefe to go.
Dianne, I am glad you are feeling better. I am so glad you will be able to visit during the Holiday! It has been pretty lonely out here in the boonies. It was the best feeling seeing my sis, niece & Myla. It did my heart good! Thanks for your sweet words in the card :)
JustLin, Yes, I have always baked Christmas cookies, but only the frosted cut-out type. This year I ordered a apple crumb pie from a local gal. Trying to keep the money local. I also get local honey, goat cheese, & milk from "the Udder Place", a local creamery/farm that also makes home made ice cream & cheese. Loved your card. I honestly thought it was hand made!
Seaside, your "Munchkin sounds sweet. My story may be a bit like yours (way long story) One of my two sons ,Tony lived with his dad for a few years, while Matthew spent most of his life with me. Tony was my first born and only Grandchild of ex's family.He was very favored and they fought hard to sway him their way. Long, sad story, but all is well now.
Barb You are so talented! I wish I had the patience to make cards, at least I THINK it's your card lol! I have two cards from "Barbs" lol! I threw away the envelopes. Neither Barb signed their last name or initial! Either way, I loved them both!
Today was super busy! Matthew's Jeep needed some work done on his Jeep. We took it to get fixed at a friends house. We left the Jeep there. He must have hundreds of thousands invested in his equipment! Then, there is his house! Oh my Lord! Sanford & Sons place looks like a castle in comparison! He is in his early 50's and just married a couple years ago. He works at a great job 7 days a week. I know he has about 15 cats in there! I don't know how anyone can live that way. The outside was bad. I can't imagine the inside. They never let you in. I had a gal friend that would meet me at the door and never let me in. I found out later she was a hoarder. I am not the tidiest person, but I do hate clutter!
I am pretty much done with gifts except for a few small items.
Matthew got me a dash-cam, which he put in today. Kind of neat.
He is off work until next year. He was not thrilled the other day when the children were given candy, cookies & juice boxes before getting on the bus. He had a sticky mess to clean up!
Stay safe all!!
Hello my lovely owls. I finally got in to the blog. Something was screwed up on my phone and Chad finally figured it out. My desktop has a fatal virus (COVID, I suspect) and because it’s old it has died! Chad got a new one for me at Costco yesterday , but hasn’t set it up yet. I don’t want to nag him, so I’m still using my phone.
Mary, the card I sent is a smaller size and is mostly green on white and yes, I made it. I hope you had a good day and got pampered! Glad to read that Jim had a good check up and you gave him some chores. You can use a little break.
Dianne, Thursday’s game wasn’t the Raiders best effort, however our backup GB did a great job, especially because he wasn’t even warmed up. Carr may be out for another game or more! We need help on the defense line. Anyway ....
I’m glad you and Louis are doing a little better. Please take care and don’t overdo!
JL, yes, I am very unhappy about the DirecTV contract dispute. This has happened before at the end of contracts, but has never lasted this long. A couple years ago, it was with NBC, and only lasted 7 days. I’m beginning to wonder if they will ever settle.
Chad wants to attempt making the Italian Christmas cookies my Mom used to make. I found her handwritten recipe and he shopped for the supplies today. Then we realized I don’t have a rolling pin or a pastry cutter, so we ordered from Amazon today and they should be here tomorrow. He did look at Target and Walmart, but they didn’t have the pastry cutter, so he just came home. He said there were too many people out there to try any other stores.
Seaside, I’m sure Munchkin is going to love the tee shirt. Did you get yourself one, too? It was sad to see Carr start limping when he was running with the ball. The back up really stepped up, though.
Hi...WELL, We barely played our game today. It was ridiculous. We have no offense, no defense and our quarterback is horrible. Our best player, the field goal kicker, is on quarantine. The new one missed a couple of extra points on the couple of touchdowns we did get. We need a new team and gm. We don’t even have an owner. The family is fighting over whom it should be now. Stupid!
Today was a very exciting day for me. I got off quarantine yesterday and today was hair day. I felt like I was getting ready for a party to get out! Barb, we dropped direct tv this week. It was crazy not having nbc. James came over to set up Xfinity for us as the place won’t come in and set it up during covid. As of tonight they couldn’t get my tv to work and we have no sound in the living room. Supposedly they will be out tmrw hope they come in or work Louis through it. We watched that dumb game without sound ...which was probably best. What kind of cookies did your mom make that Chad’s going to try? I know you said Italian cookies but what are those? Tammy dropped off some cookies James made for us and barb will give us some. I loved your card. Thank you.
Mary, 15 cats! Oh my gosh. I’d be sneezing my head off. I wonder what the house looks like inside since they don’t let you in? I have a long time friend that won’t let me in her house either. Did Matthew get his Jeep fixed? Nice that you got a dash cam for a present. I’m still waiting on a few things to be delivered that I ordered a long time ago. Hope they get here before Christmas. The mail seems like it’s taking so long.
JL, when will your daughter get there? I’ll bet you’re really looking forward to her arriving. Did you get your baking done? Get it mailed? Louis took our pkgs to get mailed this week and it cost $108 to mail all of them. Tmrw is nail day and then I have to get to work on my gift cards.
Seaside....we play your raiders next week...that should be pretty and in their field. No bets on that game! You can already count it as a Raider win. That’s too bad your QB got hurt. Do you like the back up? Seems like there are so many injuries this year. Well, just think..a week from today Christmas will be over. It seems like it came up fast even with being home. Btw, thanks for the get well card. Very nice of you. At first I thought you sent us two Christmas cards! . .
We have had an amazing Dec in Michigan, weather wise, so far. Just a few snow flurries and some rain. There have been snow storms all around us, just barely missing us.
The skies have been cloudy, but saw a bit of sun this morning. We weren't able to see the famous star :(
My sister who is in an assisted living home was moved to another area because so many were diagnosed with the virus. Well, now she has it, so they put her back! I don't think the staff is very vigilant when they are home. I think too many family & friend gatherings. My sis is almost 80 and has dementia with a few underling health problems. She has always been a very happy-go-lucky lady even when she was going through hard times. She gets a bit confused when she doesn't get visitors, but then she forgets about it, according to her daughter, my Niece, Lori.
I feel bad I can't be with her. Matthew & I did drive down to see her a few years ago. I am so glad we did!
Shopping and wrapping is all done and I got my cards out early. On to a better 2021!!
I hope you are all well.
I think about you all often and miss you!
Special {{{hugs}}} to Dianne!
BTW, my sister lives in Texas.
Mary I'm so sorry to hear that your sister has contracted the COVID virus. Those nursing homes and assisted living places are hotbeds for disease to pass around easily. That's why those workers need to be among the very first to get vaccinated. I sure hope she's able to fight the disease without any lasting effects. How is she doing, so far?
How great for you that the bad weather has pretty much missed you. At least you have your handy, dandy generator if weather shuts down your energy. I'm so glad you got that.
As you know, I made a bunch of different kinds of cookies and also made fudge. On top of that, my neighbor across the street gave me cookies and my friends gave me pecan bars and lemon bars. OMG! My daughter and I are doing our best to work our way through it but I almost feel sick to my stomach just thinking about all the sugary sweet stuff that's here. It's really too much.
I had everything wrapped before my daughter arrived last Sunday so there's really nothing left to do.
Dianne Your football team sounds something like our football team. LOL In our case, we just have way too many main people out with injuries. Sometimes that's just the way it goes, I guess. Watching a team lose every week is not much fun.
My brother and I decided not to exchange presents this year but I did order an ornament for him that still hasn't arrived so I won't be able to send it to him before Christmas. He lives in Southern California and is a big baseball and specifically, Dodgers, fan. I can't remember the exact sentiment on the ornament but it's something to the effect of 2020 sucked but at leas the Dodgers won the World Series.
My daughter arrived on Sunday. She drove down from Eugene, Oregon, all in one day. She did stop a couple of times for the dogs to get out. I'm enjoying having her company.
Again, I'm so sorry about your brother. This has been an extra hard Christmas for your family. (((HUGS)))
Barb I'm glad you got your ABC channel back. What a pain in the butt those contract negotiations are. Is Chad still looking at other providers? Has he gotten your new computer set up for you, yet? At least you have your tablet, in the meantime.
I'm glad you got your ABC back in the nick of time to watch the final episodes of Bachelorette. I don't think I was quite as invested in this season, either. For one thing, we started with a different Bachelorette, so that kind of threw everything out of whack. Then, it is the pandemic, so "dates" were confined just to the resort and no traveling to fun and scenic places. On the other had, this season was probably more realistic in that most dating doesn't occur while traveling around the world. LOL Real life is a bit more boring.
I forgot to ask you.....did Chad dye your hair for you, yet?
Seaside That shirt you got for your Munchkin is great! I bet he's going to love it.
Well, my daughter and I haven't started the paint by numbers projects, yet. Today she's making bourbon balls. As if we need any more goodies around here. Ugh!
My daughter will be leaving on the 30th but this time she will be stopping at a place along the way and spending a couple of nights. One of the main reasons for this is to not be in the city for New Year's Eve as all the fireworks freak out the dogs. She'll be in a more rural, wooded area so is hoping there will be very little of the noise makers. She did this last year, too, and it worked out pretty well. Does your Gidget get upset by fireworks? My dog sure did.
Merry Christmas Eve everyone. This is certainly a different holiday season than any other we have celebrated.
Dianne, this Christmas is especially hard for you and your family. My heart hurts for you and all that you have been through.
Chad has been working on making the Italian cookies. It’s a long process and they have to sit overnight after they are formed and before they’re fried. The dough is made with white wine and rolled out very thin, then cut into long strips and formed into a big rosette. After they’re deep fried, they’re dipped in a heated honey mixture. They end up being about 2” in diameter and they are delish. My Mom was so good at keeping all the traditions for each holiday, and there are many, but they have fallen away with my generation. We were all too “busy” to keep it up and I regret that more than I can say! Chad will be frying the cookies today and will be taking some to Marie along with the spaghetti with clam sauce that I am making for tonight.
JL, Yes, my hair did get colored and I do feel better about it, however the store didn’t have my regular color, medium golden brown #25, so he just got a medium brown which is much darker. I knew it was going to be too dark, but I used it anyway. It’s still better than the brown/gray that I had and it will lighten as I wash it.
How nice that your daughter will be with you for Christmas and a few more days after. How long does it take to drive from her house to yours? The dogs keep her company on the long drive.
Mary, I am so sorry your sister has the dreaded virus. It’s so sad the the care homes have such a rash of the virus going through them. I’m sure it’s a big worry for the families of the residents.
I suppose you are working your arse off making traditional Christmas recipes for your guys. Don’t you usually make tamales for Christmas? I helped make them with a friend one time, a very long time ago. It’s quite a process. There were 10 of us around a big table and it was like a big assembly line. We made hundreds, and then divided them up to wrap for all the people there, plus the many others that were being given to friends and family.
Seaside, I am so excited about the Raiders shirts I ordered for Chad and Todd. I think Todd will especially like it when he can finally wear it to a game. After finally being able to get season tickets, he was so disappointed that he couldn’t go to a game because of COVID. I only wish I could be there when Todd opens his gift. He has been a die hard Raiders fan since he was about 10 years old and he loved watching the games with his Dad. I think his loyalty to the team, keeps his memories alive for him. Thank you so much for telling us about the shirts.
Hi ya all.....Hope Christmas was great and New Years will be sooooo good!!
Dianne I'm so happy to hear you and Louis are feeling better. Keep being safe and stay healthy even though it's not easy to do these days. My RAIDERS play the Broncos this week and as far as it being an easy win it doesn't mean anything big time at this point. We so blew it last weekend so we are out of it. But I still watch (ALL teams) and love it. I love it when they play each other. I about laughed myself silly when you said it was so wonderful that you were done with quarantine.....BUT there wasn't anywhere to go! So true.
Barb I can't wait to hear what Chad and Todd think of the RAIDERS shirts! My Munchkin thought it was really great. I love it so much and just really want them to make a woman's one. I probably have 10 shirts and they have spaghetti straps because I don't like shirts that go almost to my knee and most the shoulders are way to big. I need to do a lot of sewing when I buy a regular t-shirt and I don't want to have to go through all that. I've been hunting Oakland RAIDERS stuff because I know it will be impossible to find pretty soon.
Mary I'm really sorry to hear about your sister. I can't imagine having to move her around like that, such a sad thing to do. Is she doing well now since contracting Covid? It must be hard living so far away but if you were there you wouldn't be able to visit anyway. Such difficult times for us all. I hope it gets better and doesn't take years and years to see a better way of life.
JL Oh my gosh did you bring back some memories for me! I remember when I was a little girl my mom made Bourbon Balls. My dad loved them and would eat those things like crazy. Of course us kids weren't allowed to eat them but when I got older and had one I thought they were horrible LOL! I'm glad your daughter has been there with you, I bet it's been fun. Did ya all do your art work? I think I told you that I have driven from my house to Oregon a few times and love that drive. It's so cute your daughter will stay over and keep her babies safe and hopefully with no noises going on. Yes my Gidget is a wreck when fireworks go off. The last couple weeks we've been hearing a few. These people really make me mad, poor babies get so scared. Gidget clings to my neck most of the time and does a lot of pacing back and forth between the back of the toilet and the back of the couch. I just want to go out there and knot them in the head. Will you be home New Years Eve? Does it get noisy at your house? I'm hoping it doesn't get to bad here.
Munchkin and I had a really fun Christmas day. He spoils me terribly and got me way to many things. Gidget had fun opening her presents and I don't remember her ever being this excited before. BTW--we NEVER says presents. We say gifts, otherwise her head turns sooooo fast and she is ready. It was fun finally asking her if she wanted a present, it was hysterical. Hoping ya all have a happy new years and it goes and goes alllll year long. Be happy----hugs and love 🥰🐶🐾🐾💗💛
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