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Portable air compressor to pump up car tires (don't have to go to the gas station to do it), car diagnostic tool (plug it in and it tells you what is wrong with your car), phone holder with a vacuum suction device (can mount phone virtually anywhere), I got DH an electric tape measurer that measures the distance with a laser beam and gives you a digital read out of the distance, a Stanley or Yeti cup, a rechargeable battery phone charger.
Just a few ideas! You have a lot of people to buy for! We just buy for the kids, each other and my Mom!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Any thoughts on a gift for men? I am stuck on what to get 2 sons-in-law (48 and 36) and DH's grandson (almost 17). I hate just giving a gift card (would prefer something to open plus a card).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
118.6 - 1/2 dose shot day
Yesterday it was a *****illy watching the band outside but they were really good. One of the best we have seen at that venue. Today is probably beach again after morning breakfast out and a Justice walk.
DH has a head cold now. Doesn't seem like it could be from me as mine was a true head cold over a week ago and has just been the leftover sinus infection since then (almost gone now). Tis the season, even in Florida.
I didn't have any appropriate dresses that fit with sleeves for the funeral nor did I have an appropriate sweater to wear with a sleeveless one. I won't have time to drive all the way to the house and will be staying in hotels the 2 nights I am up north. So I ordered from Amazon. Hopefully it will work as my only other option is going out to a store here and probably spending way more money than I want to for something I will never wear again.
The bus leaves at 7:30, so I better get my coffee finished and get dressed. Have a surprise Sunday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I never heard of Maid Rite sandwiches or Tastees. Must not be a northeast thing? That pot roast sounds great - I rarely cooked it but my mother made great pot roast.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm glad DH and you had such a good time on your date night/trip! There is a lure about living in a city isn't there?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
A fireplace is so nice to remove chill without getting the whole place heated. Sounds like you may need a bit more soon though.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Yes, we have Maid rites, but ours is just browned ground beef with Ketchup added, a less glorious sloppy Joe if you will! The pit roast sounds amazing! DH doesn't like roast so I never make it!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Greetings all
It's starting to rain here which is better than an earthquake. I went to the gym and did my walking. I have a very small stride and always have (picture Japanese woman in kimono) so no wonder I don't get very far. I was always slower than everyone else as a kid. But at least old age brings the wisdom to think "I don't give a fuck". So there.
Did some studio time. We are doing really well financially and will give bonuses next week. Some of my things got fired yesterday so they will be out Monday. Studio buddy wanted to come over and watch football today but I had stuff to do. Yesterday at the gallery a friend came by who has one of the puppies. Sassy. Adorable and a live wire.
Bonnie sorry the germs found you. You are correct that a good treatment plan is a day of lounging and fresh pajamas every 24 hours. Herb tea and slippers. I swear the only thing that helps a cold is a steamy shower. Feel better soon.
DD you big city girl! Your evening sounds great. Good on you for taking advantage of what is available which is considerable.
Liz hope you have fun with the bland eating SILs. Once you know this I guess it makes it easier to be the hostess. Or does it? I remember CC's aunt who hates everything to the point no one will tolerate her. So just as well that the SILs shun escargot.
Any of you midwesterners ever eat Maid Rite sandwiches? We had a version of those called Tastees when I grew up. Anyway my brother is being nostalgic about those and thinks he has the recipe and wants us to make them sometime. Steamed loose meat sandwiches on greasy buns. So now I have that on my mind.
Paula congrats on the clothing finds. Always fun to fit something that once did not fit.
CC enjoy the crisp air. Seems like older people always want it a zillion degrees. It was like that at my mom's retirement home.
Pot roast cooking and it smells great. Still needs a couple of hours as it's pretty tough. carrots have yet to be added.
Gallery duty again tomorrow but then I am done for the year. Seems impossible that this wild year is coming to a close.
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Back from 24 hours in the big city. We had the best time! Hotel, dinner at Minneapolis' most treasured steak house, the absolutely amazing Christmas show, and then lunch this morning at an Inn on a little chunk of land called Nicollet Island surrounded by the Mississippi River. All venues tastefully decorated for Christmas.
Walking to dinner and the theater last night made me want to live smack in the city again. The Inn we went to is right near the neighborhood I lived in when I was a student. The area has super gentrified. I don't think we can afford it now. I would move back there in a heartbeat though if we could.
It was such a nice break. I feel like we went on a little vacation. We may have to do this again.
Not much else planned. Perhaps an afternoon nap after all the big city life! Relishing the relaxed schedule.
on 12/7/24 9:50 am, edited 12/7/24 1:50 am
50s and sun during the day for the foreseeable future and 20s and 30s at night. I don't like having the heat on (and it will be blasting when my dad is here so I'm trying to enjoy the bite), and the sun will warm parts of the house today, but right now brr. So I flipped on the fireplace.
The gallery thing was just okay, but it was nice to see my friends. Then I came home and worked on the HOA newsletter. No plans for today, so jus****ching tv and thinking about how I really should go clean the fur off of something and walk the dog...
Bonnie, sorry you have the crud! Feel better soon. Peps, I saw your cryptic FB post. What happened if you want to share? Liz, the sisters sounds like they must be super-tasters with their toddler-like tastes! I struggle to imagine not liking what the world of food has to offer? DD, I still wore my flip-flops yesterday though my tootsies were slightly chilled as I was leaving the event. Nothing the car heater couldn't fix. Paula congrats on the basement clothes shopping!
