Saturday, January 11, 2025

We still have the outdoor lights up. Indoors has been dismantled. Our excuse for the outdoor lights is it's too damn cold to go out there and take them down. So we might as well light them up and chase away the dark gloom. I'd say half to a third of the houses on our street that put up lights are still displaying them.

I'd love to have my stuff up longer but I use the first available day after the year starts because another one may not be free for a while.

Liz, would it be easier to just move your shot to tonight or tomorrow morning? I've done mine a smidge earlier or delayed it a day or two so I didn't need to bring it with me. Finding sharp disposal away from home is sometimes a hassle. We have a sharps disposal system at home ...

No coffee shop this morning. BFFs grandchildren go to a Spanish Immersion school, and the school was having a fundraiser breakfast. The food was predictably mediocre, but that's not why you're there. It was near a shopping center about 20 minutes from home that has managed to survive, and even thrive. The one 5 minutes from our house that used to be a big deal is now a zombie mall, with only 2 (out of 4) of the anchor stores and a handful of stores (rock on Victoria's Secret) operational. I took the opportunity to check out the clearance racks at Talbots, Chicos and Loft, and got a few nice sweaters at very nice prices. I do not need anymore sweaters, but .... I just can't resist nicer middle aged ladies sweaters at Amazon prices.

Not much in the way of plans for the rest of the weekend. DH has a full day of football watching planned, although the Vikings don't play until Monday night. I hope to enjoy some time to read and cocoon while I wait for warmer days. It was 27 yesterday when I left work, and while not warm by any measurement, the air didn't hurt my face lime the 19 degree days. Small mercies.

You are correct of course on injection timing - I am going to take it before we leave in the morning.

Greetings all

It's sunny and dry here. A blue bird day. But there is wind and makes me worry more about so cal. Talked to brother last night and he was leaving town so that is good news. He was concerned about some valuables at LA place but I say who cares. CC I will mention the gas pump idea for swimming pool water. I bet the fire departments have those down there as there are so many pools, but does not hurt to have your own.

So I am packing up the baby quilt to ship to nephew in so cal. He is safe from fires. Our other nephew is also safe but has a bunch of friends and dogs staying with them who were evacuated. Sounds like a circus and their kids are out of school.

Today's plans are gym, various errands and studio time. It's much more pleasant to be there on a sunny day as my room has big windows. It feels bleak when cloudy.

Got video from my niece and she is doing agility with the puppy she got from us three years ago. Looks like she is catching on finally after a slow start due to attention deficit issues. Fun to watch. Meanwhile another of the puppies will be up here Monday for a beach visit if weather holds.

Not much else. Good to hear from you Bonnie. Leave those lights up. Why not.

Ann $50k???? Your face is priceless but really???

Paula we are enjoying Hawaii vicariously. Live it up.

Does anyone have unflavored protein powder to mix into soup or other stuff? I vaguely remember doing some such thing years ago. Was reminded of it by Lunch Lady yesterday.

Stay warm DD and all. Traditional shopping malls now seem quaint. The big one out here is a ghost town.

Cheers all

Diane S

My friend's husband said they will often carry one on a truck, but when defending an entire block of homes, one pump doesn't go far. But one per pool would.

So worth it for piece of mind - hopefully it will never be needed!

me and the quilt maker.

How very lovely! And your jacket coordinates with the quilt. Rather artistic of you :)

And scrabble player it looks like? You look happy!