What’s Happening-March 2023

[Gail Norusis]

#147691

Hi Everyone,
Colleen, I will continue to pray for your sister. My brother had a stroke about 6 or 8 months ago and he continues to improve so I hope it will be the same for your sister.
yes, the insurance companies continue to be a pain in the butt. It just makes me mad that some 25 year old sitting in an office is making decisions that will affect our lives.
Adele, I’m glad that the needlepoint is so therapeutic. It’s good to have something to keep our minds off our troubles when needed.
DD, I hope your weather is improved.
it was 50 here today but will go back to being cold again tomorrow.
I was reading about the lay offs on the Q boards. 400 people from QVC and HSN were let go and I guess Carolyn and Dan were the unlucky ones to get their numbers pulled. I always liked both of them-but the world is changing and time marches on and nothing stays the same. I wonder how much longer home shopping channels will even exist since people can just hop online and buy stuff now.
Adele, I had to laugh when Meredith from Grey’s anatomy told her boyfriend that she was not going to beg him to love her.
Remember when she begged Derek-“Pick me-choose me” That always stuck in my head because I hated when she did that.
I wonder how much longer that program will go on. It seems like I have been watching it forever.
The Voice starts next week with Blake Shelton’s last season. So now I have American Idol, The Voice and the Masked Singer all going at the same time.
Did you watch the AGT all stars. I was happy with the outcome. it was nice to have a different kind of act win.
Stay safe, Everyone.
Gail

[Colleen]

#147698

Hi Gail,
I am glad to hear that your brother has been improving. I hope he continues to keep getting better. Is he at home or is he in rehab? I cannot remember you saying. My mind is going slow but sure.
A lot of times these young people are not medically trained. That is what really that makes me mad. So most o the time they are making decisions that they have no real understanding of.
QVC does not have all the cute things that they use to have. I was really disappointed that they did not have all the cute Christmas things that they use to have. I cannot believe they are letting all these people go. They have let the people that were really good hosts go. I like Jane Tracy. I like when she does all the Irish shows. I do not watch the shows on tv any more I just look on the internet and see what they had on there. I just do not like the new people that are on there. They do not seem to enjoy their job and do not describe the items like the others did.
The Mask Singer has been so good this year. It was fun to see Dick Van Dyke on there. I could not believe that he did that little dance after they took the mask off. I was hoping that the snake lady would get voted off. I wanted to see who she was but that did not happen. She has to be an older singer.
Well that is about all from here have a good night and stay safe.
Colleen

[adele shanbar]

#147714

Hey everyone!

Yes I watched the all stars. I was happy with the outcome too
I’m kind of glad Meredith is gone from the show. Her whiny, better than everyone attitude was getting old. Yes I do remember that. I know you were annoyed with her too! Lol
I heard some rumblings about Blue Bloods If they get rid of the show, or my hunk fav Tom Seleck leaves, you’ll have to put me on suicide watch!!! I live him. He’s what I look forward to on Friday nights. I live when he leans back and gives out one of his “sighs”!!!Taking him away is the same as taking away my needlepoint!!!
Is the sales on the Q are tanking, they need to look at why. One reason is they eliminated all the fun on the shows. It’s all business now, and that’s not why we watched. We lived to see Antonella and Angel. Plus all the stories they told, and when they’d gave refreshments for people and chit chat. The shows were entertaining. The only one I still watch is ITKWD, and he has done less antidotal stories lately too. It’s the host personalities that keep you interested
Now I scroll through the shows every day, and click on what they showed to see if anything interests me. I used to live the Halloween shows. Those have lessened as well. They need to bring the fun back or everyone will be watching Netflix!
Hope everyone will have some sun this weekend, and send it up here please 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍
Adele

[Gail Norusis]

#147828

Hi Everyone,
Colleen, my brother was in rehab but now he is done with that. I hope your sister continues to improve.
Adele, I never watched Blue Bloods but I know a lot of people love the show. Unfortunately no show goes on forever.
I too don’t watch much QVC live anymore. I will copy some shows and flick through them quickly and I go through the recently on air and new stuff daily to see if there is anything of interest.
Unfortunately QVC’s business model is getting to be old fashioned in this day of internet shopping.
years ago I had it on morning noon and night just for the company but not anymore.
I used to look forward to the gold shows in January and August and the silver show in March but they have ditched all those too.
I do still like some of the clothing lines and still buy from them even though I don’t really need any new clothes I have enough to last me for years. I always liked that the Q did not upcharge for plus sizes as so many catalogs do. that has kept me loyal to them. They are getting expensive but so are other places too. I no longer enjoy going out and shopping in stores-it’s just too tiresome.
Brent will be coming to visit next week.
I have rented a lake house for the family to come to this summer to celebrate our 50th anniversary so that should be fun.
Jenny is dog sitting for a friend over spring break so they will have three dogs. It will be just like old times in our house. lol
My SIL and her husband went on a cruise with two other couples a few weeks ago. My SIL got covid on the cruise and had to be quarantined and by the time they got back her husband and two of the other women had it too. I imagine once one person gets it it spreads like wild fire. They are home and feeling better now though. Thank goodness.
We are having one nice day and then back to cold and maybe snow. Grrrr.
Gail

[Dianne Danielson]

#147836

Hi Ladies,
I started a post last week, but it vanished. I was so mad I shut off the computer & didn’t get back on till now.
Of course I’ve forgotten wh so mad I shut off the computer & didn’t get back on till now. Of course I’ve forgotten what I said.
It’s been really cold out here. Every day they’ve been predicting snow overnight, but it never showed up here where I live. We should have another foot of snow by now. The higher elevations have been getting it, but that’s just fine. Boy, CA. sure has been getting hammered with snow, even in Hollywood.
Just last summer they were talking about how bad their drought is, but with 10-12 feet of snow in unexpected places, hopefully it’ll fill up those lakes!! At least partially. Our temps have been in the 40s for highs. I’m hoping it’ll start warming up here pretty soon.
I ordered some tops from Denim/Co. the other day. I missed out on some last yr so I’m getting these.
I logged onto Carolyns FB page, so I can keep up with her new ventures. I wish they’d let some of the newbies go instead of her & Dan. I don’t like most of them. I didn’t see ITKWD yesterday. I bet there are alot of unhappy folks that they pre empted it for a fashion day.
Colleen, I hope your sister is improving more each day. I;m keeping her in my prayers.
Well, that’s all for tonight.
Take care, stay safe.
dd

[adele shanbar]

#147850

Hey Gailster
I totally agree on your view on the Q. They took out all the fun
I’m glad your brother is better snd Brent’s visit us getting closer
Everyone I have heard of going in a cruise comes back with covid. I don’t know why anyone goes on a cruise anymore!
The sun is finally shining up here! Yahoo!!!
Are you going over to Jenny’s to play with the puppies?
Have a great day!
Adele

[adele shanbar]

#147852

Hi DD
I was disappointed on Sunday That’s the only show I look forward to
I also lost a post. It gets so aggravating, and you don’t want to type it all over again
It’s sunny but cold up here I saw the reports on the weather out there it’s crazy.
I like Denim snd Co. Their prices are more reasonable
I hope the sun comes out for you today
Have a good day
Adele

Colleen
Hope your sister is feeling better. Prayers sent
Adele

[Colleen]

#147855

Hi Gail,
My sister is about the same. I have not been able to go see her yet. I will go after I get that shot in my back tomorrow. I am counting on being able to do a lot of things. I hope that I can.
That is good that your brother is out of rehab. I hope that he is doing well. It is hard when one of our brothers or sisters get sick and they live so far away. It is hard to go and see them.
I hope that you have a good time with Brent and his girlfriend. How long is he going to stay? You always find some fun things to do with your kids. Just enjoy yourself.
That will be a lot of fun going to that house on the lake. It will be a lot of fun with the kids. Will Brent be able to come home this summer when you celebrate your 50th anniversary. That will be a fun way to celebrate. Our 50th anniversary was during the pandemic. The kids all came to the house and we had a lobster and crab leg dinner. It was fun but we did not get to do the things we wanted to do.
Your weather is like ours. It was in the 70’s yesterday and today it was in the 40’s. It is supposed to be cold for a few days. I don’t think that we are supposed to get more rain but I do not think we are supposed to get any snow. Crazy weather.
Have a great day and be safr.
Colleen

[Colleen]

#147857

Hi DD,
California is really getting hammered. First all that rain and now the snow. I feel bad for all the people that are without electric. That is really rough on those people without electric. I feel sorry for the little kids it is harder on them.
Denim and company does have a lot of cute clothes. I have a few pieces from them. Has anyone bought clothes from that Kim ? I cannot think of her name. She tries to ace like Jean Bice but she does not do as many funny things as Jean. She always talked about how much fun her shows were going to be.
I agree with you about the new hosts on the Q. Carolyn and Dan wee really good hosts. I think that they are going to lose a lot of viewers the way they are changing things. You can sell a lot more items if everyone is having fun and not so serious.
My sister is about the same. I have not seen her yet. I am hoping that after they give me that shot I will be able to ride in the car without a lot of pain. Thanks for asking.
Have a great night and stay safe.
Colleen

[Colleen]

#147868

Hi Adele,
I have been looking for an e-mail that you sent and cannot find it. It is not on here. I am sorry for not writing back. That is terrible that people go on a cruise and get covid. They pay all that money and do not get to enjoy themselves. Just does not seem right. I have not herd of anyone who has gone on a cruise lately.
I am glad that you are seeing the sun and it is not raining or snowing. I know you have to be tired of all the crazy weather you have been having. This has been good weather to just lay around and in a warm blanket and watch movies.
What are you working on now? Are you still making ornaments? I hope that you got the stockings done and it is ready to use this Christmas. You are really good a t needle point. I have never tried to do that I am not talented enough to do that.
I have been cleaning out cabinets in the kitchen. When I get done I will start on closets. They get so much in them and they are a mess. Even closets that I cleaned out not so long ago. I do not know how closets get so stuffed.
How is your family doing? I hope that they are coming over more now. I guess they are all working and the kids are active in school. I have not seen much my kids lately because of that. They are all really busy.
well that is about all from here. Have a good night and stay safe.
Colleen

[adele shanbar]

#147874

OMG. I lost the whole post!!!!
I hate doing it over
Here’s highlights.
Pics attached of needlepoint
Have a great visit with your sister praying for her and you to have the shot work well
Grands are busy with their lives. I see Marissa at least twice a week. Amanda picks up JJ every day and sometimes pops her head in to say hi. Of course I text with all of them all the time. Lol
Have a great visit today
Adele

[Dianne Danielson]

#147877

HI Ladies,
I don’t have much to say, I just wanted to let you all know I’m still alive. We’re all sick & tired of this cold weather. We didn’t get out of the 40s today. They predited snow again down here, & some folks did see big flakes coming down. All I saw was rain coming down. This has to be the longest cold event in many yrs. We may break out the shorts & tank tops if we ever get into the 50’s!! lol
Did I tell ya that 2 of the Walmarts are closing. Both are closing due to rampant theft. They’ll be closing on the 24th of this month.
Well, that’s all I have for tonight.
Take care.
dd
PS: Did your mom or grandma do embroidery on her towels, pillowcases, etc.? I remember mine doing it. I didn’t see her do it, but was told she did it. Btw, I found these on FB, they aren’t mine.

[adele shanbar]

#147894

Hey DD
It has been a long winter. It’s scary how much the weather is changing all across the country. Nit good for people or the crops
That awful about Walmart closing. It says a lot about what people are going through To have to steal to survive is pretty bad
Yes my aunts did needlework snd embroidery. They used to teach it in school. As well as cooking and housekeeping skills. My Nonna used to crochet. She made doilies for everyone. She had arthritis like I do. Her hands looked like mine. She always crocheted when she sat in her front window in the daytime. Kind of like me and my needlepoint
I tried to add pics yesterday. Only one loaded. I’ll try again
Have a good day!!!!
Adele

[Gail Norusis]

#147946

Hope everyone is well. Brent is coming in today so we will probably be busy this week.
Happy spring forward. I can’t wait for more daylight.
Gail

[adele shanbar]

#147948

Have fun!!! Enjoy your time with your family!!
Adele♥️♥️👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Dianne Danielson]

#148135

HI Ladies,
I hope everyone is doing fine. We’ve been having some lovely spring weather this week, but it’s about tp flip. they’re saying by Friday our temps will be cold enough for SNOW!!! What is it that when spring arrives we get snow!! Last April 11, we had more snow on the ground than we had all that winter!! We’re in for another Arctic blast come Friday.
I don’t think I’ve mentioned this before, but we have a lunatic living on the floor beneathe me. I haven’t seen it for myself, but I’ve heard it. He’s destroyed his apartment by taking a pipe or something like that, & he hits the walls, he broke out all the windows a couple weeks ago. Of course he does all this in the middle of the night when people are trying to sleep. I did hear the night he broke out all the windows. We had a meeting with management but they have to go thru channels to get him out. He does things I can’t mention here. Please pray God gets him outta here!!! He hasn’t done anything to me, yet!!! I have no idea what else he’s done to other apartments or injured anyone.
Well, that’s all for tonight.
dd & Snowball

[adele shanbar]

#148149

Dearest DD
That must be horrifying for you and everyone else. I’m so sorry I will add prayers they get him out quick. Have people called the police?
Please don’t go out until he is gone. Can you order your food through Instacart? This is a scary situation because I know you have to take the elevator in and out of the building
I’m ok. Getting used to JJ being gone. His parents wanted him home. Aizen missed his brother snd is thrilled he’s back there. I’m grateful for the time he was here so I got used to Gary, Tillie snd Heather being gone W e used to have 6 people in this house. Now we have 2. It is what it is
Praying for you!
Luv u
Adele

[Gail Norusis]

#148154

Hi Everyone,
DD, that is very scary. I hope that they can get that guy out of there-pronto!
Adele, I’m sorry that JJ had to go home. yet, I can’t blame his parents and brother for missing him.
Feel free to email me anytime that you want to chat.
We had a nice visit with Brent and Tynasha. It was a little different this time since they were traveling without her son so we could do some adult things. So we took advantage and went to the casino one day and another went to a bar another day to play their trivia night. We had a lot of fun.
They don’t have a Costco close by so we took them to Costco one day so they could load up on household goods.
Greg’s sciatica is doing better. By the time he finally got into rehab he was doing better and figured out that he needed to walk to make it better-so he went once and was released with exercises to do at home. I’m glad he’s feeling better as I hated hearing him say ow ow ow ow every time he moved.
So far it’s been typical March weather with some nice days and some cold days. But it looks like the temperature is finally veering up a bit. We are due for some rain coming in over the next several days though.
I have been enjoying the longer hours of daylight though.
Looking forward to a jewelry day on the Q this week.
I have to say like many I mostly just check the website and I check their chat board. I often wonder what the future of the Q will be as I know the younger generations do not shop there. I don’t get as many Quacker clothes as I once did but will still get something that i really like from them or Denim and co. I like those Anybody joggers and I do like Kim Gravel and i like Logo tops as they cover my fat parts. lol I don’t really need any new clothes but sometimes something new just perks me up. Retail therapy!
Gail

[adele shanbar]

#148159

Hey Gailster
I feel the same way I wear the Anybody joggers and Isaac’s cardigans my tank tops are from everyone. Depends on the colors snd pattens as to where I get them from. I just hit the cute checked ones from Denim and Co
Thank you. I agree they all missed him. He gave life to this house. I miss his school reports. Lol Plus his company. His leaving brought up all my losses again. I’ve been watching a movie it series for a couple of hours every afternoon. Last two days I’ve been watching Unprisoned. Kerry Washington is in it. It’s a good show!
I’ve also been needlepointing as I watch TV. pic attached of the ones I did for my cousin in Germany
So glad you had a great time with Brent. Also very happy that Greg is feeling better! I love good news!!!
Hope you gave a good night
Adee

[Colleen]

#148176

Hi Ladies,
DD that is so scary to think that there is a lunatic in your building. If he comes to your door you should call the police right away. You are alone and do not need to take a chance at him hurting you. He needs to be put in a home or a place for the mentally insane. He really needs help.
I think everyone’s weather is crazy. It gets really warm here one day and then it is freezing cold. I am ready for some warmer weather. Not the really hot summer that we can do without.
Adele, It is hard to have the kids to go home when you are use to them being there. We were like that when our grandson went back home and that was a different situation. You will get thru this. You have been thru so much but doing the needle point seems to really help you. You should keep doing it.
I have never tried the Anybody joggers. They sound really nice. I will have to try them. Did anybody watch Carla Hall on QVC tonight? She has some nice kitchen items that she sells but she was acting kind of strange. I wonder if she was just nervous or something. Will have to watch her again to see. She was on with David and he acts a little strange at times. lol
Gail, It sounds like you had a really good time with Brent and his girlfriend. It was nice that you got to do adult things with them. It is hard to find things to do with little kids there. They do not have that much to do with them this time of year. I have not been buying that much here lately. For one thing the prices are really getting high but that is every where you go. Pretty soon we are going to have to take out a loan to buy groceries.
That is good news that Gary’s back is better. Did they ever do an MRI? I hope that he does not start having trouble again. It is hard when your insurance will not ok the tests that you need. I like the meme of the farmer milking an Almond. That was really funny.
I have been getting shots in my back. They gave me the second one today. I still have one more to go and they hope they will work. My back is a little better after the second shot. Well that is about all from here. Have a great night and stay safe.
Colleen
p.s. Adele I really like the ornaments that you made. You are very talented

[adele shanbar]

#148179

Hi Colleen
I forgot you had your grands with you for a while! Now I remember. Lol
They bring so much life to our homes when they are here. It’s a blessing when they visit. Even more when they stay a while
I saw Carla Hall was on snd I watched the recorded video fir a few minutes. I loved her in The Chew. I was so sad when that show ended I wish they just replaced Mario and continued with the show. It was the best cooking show.
Thank you for the compliments. Hope your day is going well
Adele

[Colleen]

#148187

Hi Adele,
It seems like my grands move in and out of here all the time. It has been a while since Ethan was here. He calls once in awhile to check on us. He wants to come back but he wants to stay close to his friends. He thinks we need help.
I really miss the Chew also. That show was so much fun. It would have been easier to find another person to replace him. It was a shame that he acted the way he did. I wonder what happened to him. You never hear anything about him anymore. You do not hear about any of them anymore. I hope Carla’s new line of kitchen ware does good.
Well not much going on here. Have a great night and stay safe.
Colleen

[adele shanbar]

#148189

Hey Colleen
I loved Carla and Mike snd the guy who did the crafts. It was such a fun show Now I watch Jennifer Hudson and sometimes Rachel Ray

I have not heard anything about Mario in years. Such a shame he ruined his career snd life. What possesses people? He was so well liked. I thought he was a good family man. You just never know

I miss this house being full of people all the time
Adele

[Gail Norusis]

#148199

Hi Everyone,
Colleen, I hope that your back will feel better after the shots.
Greg never did get the MRI. He did get papers that he could submit to contest the decision but never filled them out and sent them in as he was doing better. They always say sciatica will get better eventually but he has some other back issues so I think he was afraid that something else had gotten worse and I think he thought he would be in pain like that forever. I hope he can still golf this summer.
Adele, your needlepoint is so good. I tried it one time and I just couldn’t get it for some reason.
I know you miss all the activity of a large family around you. It’s too bad you couldn’t have some kind of little dog or cat for company. My SIL had a little Yorkshire terrier that never even had to be taken outside she just went on a potty pad inside the house. That dog was her saving grace after her husband died as she had no children or grandchildren- she even says that little dog was her life line.
I think all the time about getting another dog. I never thought I would be without one especially for such a long time. But then I think about how easy it is now to just come and go as we please and it holds be back a little. I know Greg is ready for another dog but it takes me to pull the trigger. I’m so conflicted.
We are supposed to get several inches of snow again tonight. I thought we were all done with that. At least it will melt fast as the weather next week will be in the forties. I am tired of long pants and socks and shoes and jackets.
Colleen, have you been watching the Masked Singer? Did you see the axolotl? Lachlan actually has one of those for a pet so I’ll bet we were one of the few people that actually knew what that was.
I had to laugh when you said Ethan thinks you guys need help. You know you’re getting old when your grand kid thinks you need help. I too had forgotten that he was there for a while. I can’t blame him for wanting to get back with his friends though. I know friends are a big part of life when you are a teenager. When I think of all the sleepovers and things we had when I was a teenager. My girlfriends were a huge part of my life back then. Our house and my friend Karla’s house was the place for sleepovers back in high school. so many nights we stayed up all night. I sure couldn’t do that now. lol I wish I had the close friends now that I had in high school. It’s so much harder making friends as an adult. I miss girl time. It seems so many friends I had when the kids were growing up have moved away and they are all gone now. Oh well.
When Brent was here one night we went to Jenny’s and we like to play games (except for Jenny’s boyfriend the party pooper) lol Even Kendall stayed out and played when Brent was here and she usually disappears into her bedroom after dinner. She’s a good kid.
Gail

[adele shanbar]

#148211

Hey Gailster
I feel the same way. I would live a teacup Yorker. I told the kids iRS do little it doesn’t have to go out. They think I’m nuts. They feel a dog needs to run around outside or it’s mean to them
It’s so nice that everyone enjoyed Brent’s visit I bet he missed everyone!
It’s nice here today, but tomorrow it’s supposed to snow a little. Then on a Sunday it will be nice again Spring is arriving….. I hope
Thank you for the compliments. I’m making 2 every day ornaments for the girls, and for my friends as a surprise for Easter. I still have not been able to get the ornaments sent to Germany. I made an account with the USPS. But my printer disappeared from my internet and I can’t reconnect it cause I don’t have the password. I bought a new one, but Bobby has not had a chance to disconnect the old one and get the new one up here Hopefully it will be up here before the end of the weekend so I can print out the label for overseas
Hope you didn’t get a lot of snow!
Adele

[Dianne Danielson]

#148224

Hi Ladies,
I hope this finds everyone doing fine. Old man winter just won’t give up the ghost out here!! We’re having another Arctic blast, with low snow levels yet again. The valley’s supposed to get a dusting but I haven’t seen any yet.. I can see the foothills & the bigger mts have been hit by lots of snow the past couple days or so. It’s that East wind that makes it so dang cold!! I hear we’re supposed to be up to 60 later this week, so that will be nice.
That’s terrible about all those people in Miss. being killed by those tornadoes. They’re so scary.
I don’t have much to say this time around. I’m fine, so far. I redecorated my door like I usually do. I took down what I had put up, but I decided I wasn’t going to let some lunatic control me. I put out dupes of what I have.
Well, have a great week ahead.
Stay safe, & warm.
dd

[adele shanbar]

#148250

Hi DD
I’m sorry that awful man is still there in your building. I am praying he will be gone and get the help he needs. Nobody should be scared to leave their apartment bird not fair
I’m glad you decorated. It always makes you feel good when your pretty things are out
We had a gloomy gross day today. Very dark, lots of wind and some rain. It’s supposed to be better tomorrow.
Spring is coming. I have been hearing the birds again. Their singing is so encouraging and pleasant to hear
Hope your Sunday is good ITKWD will be on. I hope he has some new and interesting things on
Have a good night
Adele

[Colleen]

#148281

Hi Ladies,
Gail, I hope that Greg can play golf also. He seems to really enjoy it. It gives both of you time to yourselves. I have learned that it important that we have time alone. Since Ron retired we spend a lot of time together. The shots seem to help I still have one more to go. I really hope that I can do all the things that I have not been able to do. I want to go to the basement where Aliza keeps her drums and hear her play. I hope he does not have any more pain.
I really enjoy watching the Masked Singer. I had never seen an axolot before. What are they? Does it make a good pet? That is interesting that Lachlan has one.
It was funny that he thinks that we need help. I wonder if he will do anything if he was here. That did make me feel feel old. I must look like an old lady and Ron is just as bad. Ethan has a job there also. It would be hard for him to give that up.
DD, I hope that they get that man out of those apartments. It is terrible to feel threatened all the time. I hope that he moves soon so you do not have to worry any longer. I would think that they could throw him out because of all the damage he has done. I hope he leaves soon.
Your weather sounds bad. We have not had any snow but a lot of rain. It will get warm one day and freezing the next. I hope the snow passes you by.
I like the pictures that you posted they make me want warmer weather.
Adele, I answered your post tome but I cannot find it. I hope you got it. I think that it all disappeared. I hope that you received it. I do not know what is going on here.
I hope that all of you have a great night and stay safe.
Colleen

[Gail Norusis]

#148283

Hi Everyone,
Colleen, I hope the shots will fix your back. You really do have to be able to get downstairs to hear Aliza play the drums.
I hope Greg can golf too. He enjoys it so much. It would be almost as bad as if he couldn’t do music.
You are right. It does give us a little time away from each other.
You know when most men retire you have some time to think about the differences it will cause in your life and how you will handle it. In his case once covid hit he just never went back to the office at all so it went from one way to the other without even a chance to think about making the adjustment. And even though he works from home still he doesn’t spend that many hours working each day but yet we don’t have the total freedom to travel much because he is still attached to the office by phone and sometimes things come up that he has to help the new general manager with. So he is not working full time in the office but not totally retired yet either.
DD, I hope they get the crazy man out of your building. That has to be upsetting to everyone. He obviously needs some kind of mental help.
Adele, tell your kids it’s not mean to the dog at all. Those little tiny dogs could care less if they go outside. My SIL’s dog didn’t even like walking on the grass. And if they ever went for a walk with our dogs when they used to come out here Char would end up carrying Shana(her Yorkie)
I think a little dog would be a great companion for you and would enrich your life. The only problem would be getting it to the vet for shots and check ups but maybe you have a mobile vet in your area or one of the kids could help out with that. I really think that pets can be life savers. Great for companionship and our mental health.
Speaking of pets, Colleen, you asked about Timmy-Lachlan’s axolotl. They aren’t the greatest pets as they have to stay in the water like a fish. They are kind of cute though. They have to eat worms. And they are really really pink.
Gail

[Gail Norusis]

#148288

Pictures of Axolotl.

[Gail Norusis]

#148291

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[adele shanbar]

#148294

Omg Gail!
That is a very strange looking pet😱
Happy Monday everyone! The sun is shining. That’s always a good day. But, it’s going to rain late today again. I’ll enjoy the sun until it disappears.
I hope everyone is able to get the shots they need for their backs. Arthritis is the plague of old age
Not much going on up here this week. I’m going to try to purge the storage closet. Lol.
On Friday Nancy snd Gerald are coming to visit for brunch. That’s always a lot of fun for me.
I hope that nasty man is gone from DD’s apartment building
Have a good day!
Adele

[Dianne Danielson]

#148343

HI Ladies,
PRAISE THE LORD!!!! The lunatic is GOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNEEE!!! I hadn’t heard any noise coming from down there for a few days & I found out from one of my neighbors that the police came & took him out.
Turns out there’s more to the story. The fire dept. also came with the police & they took one look at the apt & declared it uninhabitable, condemned in other words. No one can live in that apt. I knew he had pretty much destroyed it, just not how badly. Windows broken out, bare wires, everything had to be shut off, etc. UNBELIEVEABLE, they allowed him to do all that. OH one other tid bit, they had to condemn the apt, or the whole bldg!!!
I’ll continue this later, but I have to sign off to go get my laundry.
dd

[adele shanbar]

#148345

Omg DD!!!!
That’s is good news snd scary news at the same time
Do you know what was wrong with him? Most people with mental health issues wouldn’t destroy an apartment like that. Very weird
I’ll bet you’re relieved. So glad you are all safe now
Adele

[Dianne Danielson]

#148347

Hi LADIES,
Yes we’re all breathing a sigh of relief now that the lunatic is gone, Finally!!
We’re having alot of rain today. So be prepared for it to cross the country. Did you watch any of ITKWD Sunday. Or any of the Temptations shows? I ended up getting a few things with the butterflies, & garden patterns.
There’s been yet another school shooting. When is this going to stop???
And those who were killed by those tornadoes in Miss. Sooo sad!!
Well, that’s all for tonight.
dd

[Colleen]

#148355

Hi Gail,
Thank-you for sending the pictures. I had never see one of them before. Their skin looks really funny. Is it just slick or scaly? That is funny that Lachlan has one of them. Where did he find one? I am really being noisy.
No matter how much time you have to think about being retired when it happens it is different. Ron went thru some strange be behavoir for awhile. He kept running around feeling the side of the fridge and the freezer telling me they were too hot. He thought that they were so hot that we were going to have to do something are they would burn up. Well we did not do anything and they both still work and that has been a few years ago. He worries about all kinds of things that he never paid attention to. Now he has started baking. He bakes pies and cookies. That is really strange because he did not know how the oven works. Strange things happen to men who retire.
I had to laugh at the picture you posted about the ripped jeans. There have been times when I have felt like patching my grands jeans. Mandy wears jeans with holes in them also. I cannot believe they pay the prices they do for those jeans.
Well that is all from here. Have a great night and stay safe.
Colleen

[Colleen]

#148357

Hi DD,
I am glad that mad man is gone. I wonder if he was under a doctors care and he stopped taking his medicine. People can go a little crazy if they go off their meds. They can do some strange things.
I hope that they do not decide to close down the whole building down. That would be a terrible thing to do to the rest of the people that live there. It is a shame that they let this go that far.
I am glad that you bought a few new things. That usually cheers up the house or apartment and makes a person feel better to have new things. Ron is wanting to redo our counters and if we do that we will have to get new cabinets.
Have a good night and stay safe.
Colleen

[Colleen]

#148359

Hi Adele,
We had sprinkles of rain here this morning but then the sun came back out. It turned out to be a good day. I hope that you get your storage closet cleaned out. I do not like to clean out closets. I never know what to do with the things that are in there. We sill have a lot of things that we would like to get rid of here but do not have the heart to get rid of it.
I hope these shots work. I have two more to get. They give the last two shots in two sessions. The will do the left side first and then the right side on a different day. This is the first time that he has done that.
How is your stomach? Can you eat anything that you want again? You have not said much about it lately so just was curious about it. Well that is all from here. Have a great night and stay safe.
Colleen

[adele shanbar]

#148374

Hey everyone
I it the closet cleaned out One more task completed. I still have more to do in the office. Mor purging. My hope is to get all supplies…. Kleenex, papa ER towels, into that closet so things are out of sight. A little at a time because I’m doing it all by myself. I have to watch the stress I put on my shoulders and back.
Yes retirement is a continued challenge. Especially for me because my life keeps changing.
My stomach has been a constant aggravation. When it starts to bother me, I go back to crackers and yogurt only. Also soup broth bI feel like I need to but stick in Keebler peanut butter crackers!! Lol. Lol
I do watch ITKWD. I’m waiting for the microwave egg cooker to arrive. I’ll let you know how I like it.
Sun is shining up here. But it will rain again tomorrow, I think
So glad all is well in your building DD!!! I hope the sun shines for you today
Adele

[Gail Norusis]

#148395

Hi Everyone,
Colleen, Ron can come over and bake pies and cakes for me anytime. lol Sweets are my down fall.
You know since Timmy (that’s the axolotl) is in water all the time I never felt his skin but it looks smooth.
I just don’t remember where they got it from-a pet store somewhere I guess. I don’t know how Lachlan learned about them. They are kind of cute. They are from Mexico.
I hope your shots will have you up and moving without pain.
I know how that goes-when you replace counters-something doesn’t look right and then you need to repalce more and more-it really snowballs.
I would like to replace counters in our kitchen and my cooktop. I think I could get away with keeping the cabinets because when we built the house I picked very high end well made cabinets that should last forever. Plus I still like the cabinets a lot.
DD, I’m glad to hear that the trouble making person is gone. Somehow it does not surprise me that the apartment is wrecked. Thank goodness they only felt it necessary to just shut down his apartment and not the whole place.
Adele. I’m glad the purging is moving along. Take your time and do not hurt yourself.
Tell us how your egg cooker works. Did you ever get an air fryer? I thought about it for a long time before I got one and I’m glad that I did. We have even cooked hot dogs in it. It’s great for reheating stuff-good for left over pizza. I think it’s a handy kitchen addition.
Gail

[adele shanbar]

#148437

Hey Gailster
I am purging my way through the closets. Lol
My new stove has an air fryer mode and came with the air fryer grate thingie. We have not tried it yet. I kind of stopped cooking when JJ went back home. I just can’t bring myself to cook for only me. Bobby is hardly home for dinner, and when he is we sometimes get take out. I swear take out is cheaper than buying all the ingredients for a dinner! I have been making myself things like an anti pasta or tuna with salad.
I’m having company shorty for brunch. Nancy and Gerald! Love those two. We have so many laughs together
Have a good day. Sun is shining up here. That’s always a good day!!
Adele

[Dianne Danielson]

#148460

HI Ladies,
Can you believe it’s April!!!! HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!! I would love to say I’m writing from Tahiti, but that’s only in my dreams. That would be the biggest April Fools of all time. LOL
we got a series of storms headed our way this weekend, & into next week. So brace yourselves everyone. The mts are getting feet of snow & we’re getting lots of rain.
Not much going on as far as I know.
Snowball was trying to eat my artificial flowers earlier. I had to take em & put em out of her sight. Sometimes I don’t know what gets into her.
That’s all for now.
dd & snowball.

[adele shanbar]

#148490

Hi DD
HAPPY Palm Sunday!
Love the pics if your pretty kitty! She certainly is very entertaining You never know what she will be attracted to
We had high winds all night long. The thunderstorms missed our area. Today is in the 50’s. The storms you get will be here some time this week…..
I watched 3 movies yesterday Had some good laughs, as I love comedies
Today Amanda is coming later for dinner snd to help put the Easter baskets together They are a lot smaller this year. 🐰🐤
Have you seen any good movies lately? Blue Bloods was renewed for next year. I’m glad about that!
Hope you have a good day
Adele

[Gail Norusis]

#148492

Starting a new discussion thread for April. See you all there.

[adele shanbar]

#148536

Here’s the recipe
Adele

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