[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for February 2021 #125896

Hi Ladies,
I’m okay. We had as much as 8 or 9 inches of snow around here. On top of that we had layers of ice on top of the snow, several layers. A LOT of trees & power lines went down, no surprize there. As many as 300,000 people have been without power. They called in crews from Montana, Nevada, & other places to help. It’s been a loooooong weekend, & I don’t mean the holiday weekend. Luckily we didn’t lose power, so far. It’s warming up now so we’re starting to thaw out. This was a record breaking storm.
It’s really bad when we have all that cold air & it starts to warm up, the transition can get really bad till it warms up enough to push the cold air out. From now on it’s back to plain ole Oregon rain & showers, with temps back to normal.
I’m not really surprized they acquitted slime ball. I just hope he gets taken to civil court, & loses copious amounts of $$$. The best we can hope for is for the Almighty to do something.
OH, do any of you carry a bag or plastic container of kitty litter in your vehicles? It’s good for getting out of snow when you get stuck. It’s cheaper & quicker than waiting for AAA especially when you end up waiting for 2-4 hrs waiting for them!! You could freeze to death in that time. Do they sell something called Ice Melt? That would work as well.
Oh here’s something comical. I get an email saying my pkg was delayed & wouldn’t be delivered as scheduled. I go down to get my mail & guess what ? There it was! My top arrived as scheduled. It’s gorgeous!!
I got my first shot of the vaccine last week before the bad weather got here. Next one in 3 weeks. So far no reactions.
Well, I think that’s all for now.
Take care, stay safe, well & warm!!
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for February 2021 #125763

Hi Ladies,
Gail, I’m so sorry to hear you had to go to the hospital! I hope everything continues to get better with the meds. It’s really scary when things start happening & you don’t know what is going on. I’ve been on blood pressure meds for a few yrs now. It’s so tiny I don’t know how it keeps my blood pressure under control.
Well, it’s our turn to get snow. I know I said we wouldn’t be getting it but now as this Arctic blast nears, we could get up to 6″ of it in the next day or so. It changes daily if not hourly. They’re saying it could end up one of the biggest snow storms we’ve had in yrs. I know it’s nothing compared to what you guys are getting. We won’t be in the coldest part of the cold air, just the tail end of it.
I’m all prepared for it. I have my spring/Easter tubs out so I can occupy myself doing that.
You’re right it has been slow on here, but there hasn’t been a whole lot going on. I was disappointed with the Super Bowl. When I saw how the wind was blowing, I changed channels. When a game goes that way, lopsided, I change over to something else. I was hoping the younger guy would outplay the old guy. *wink, wink* 🙁
I got the QF turq. leggings & they are gorgeous. the top hasn’t arrived yet but if it’s the same they’ll make a darling outfit!!
Well, I guess that’s all for tonight.
Take care, stay warm, stay safe, & above all stay well!!!
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for February 2021 #125597

Hi Ladies,
Does anyone know what’s going on with Nancy Hornback? I was going thru my FB page, & came across what I call a ‘good bye’ post from her. NO explanation. Was she fired or did she leave on her own to do other things? I always liked her. She was such a classy lady. I know she was an opera singer before QVC. I remember when she was going to school to become a gemologist. She was so good at presenting the jewelry.
What is going on with the Q? Getting rid of all the good hosts. I can think of more I’d like to see gone. Aren’t I awful? I wonder who’ll be next to go?
I heard the polar express(?) is heading south. We expect to have some cold temps next week. It’s overcast today. I think there were showers here & there, but that’s all.
Is anybody gonna watch the ‘big game’? I’m not sure if I am or not. I really don’t care.
Critt is his ole self, an old curmudgeon. LOL
Well if anyone knows what happened let me know.. thanks.
Take care.
Stay safe, warm, & well.
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for February 2021 #125555

Hi Ladies,
Howdy girls. Did you all see the QF show today? I saw most of it, but had to take a nap. I got a couple of things. I got the turq. leggings & the turq. top with the floral heart. I just couldn’t resist. I think the
late showing was clearance. I didn’t see all of it tho.
How about putting weather stripping around the areas air comes in? that shouldn’t be too expensive. Not as much as a high heating bill. can’t hurt to try it.
Are you guys getting more snow? We’ll be getting some arctic air next week, but no snow. No storms coming with the cold air. Our highs won’t get out of the 30s! the lows will be down in the teens or 20s,
brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! The coldest air so far this winter. Hopefully it won’t last long.
We had quite the rain storm Monday night. I was sitting here about 6:30 when the power went out. Luckily I had some flameless candles I got for Christmas, & a couple of those powerful flashlights I got from the Q before Christmas. I saw the TSV today with those lightbulbs, so I ordered a set. So if the power goes out again, I won’t have to stumble around in the dark for a flashlight.
the power crews were out here in Oct/Nov. cutting down branches so they wouldn’t cause a power outage. HA!! They missed one. The power wasn’t out very long…about an hour or so. It was quite the surprise. I hope you guys haven’t lost power. Sending prayers.
Well, that’s all for tonight.
Take care, stay safe, warm & be careful.
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for February 2021 #125416

Hi Ladies,
WOW!!! You guys on the East coast are getting hammered!! I can’t remember the last time I’ve heard of a snowstorm this bad. I;m pretty sure the ground hog won’t see his shadow tomorrow. Same here with our little critter, the hedgehog. We’re having lots of rain today, & most of the week. We might get relief toward the end of the week.
I got a notice from management that some of the staff will be going around the bldgs to schedule us for the vaccine. Since we can’t have meetings in the community room, they’re going door to door. They weren’t specific in the email, but that’s my assumption. They’ll set up a clinic in the community room for the vaccine shots, so I was told. I guess I’ll find out all the details tomorrow.
I’m getting tired of Congress!!! I’ve been tired for a very loooooong time!! Want to bet they give themselves a nice pay raise by summer!! Screw the little guy out there, meaning us. I’m sure Rump won’t be convicted, even tho they have proof, with video, taped phone call, etc. All I care about is that he won’t be able to run for any gov. office ever again.
I think I need a newer computer. I thought I’d lost this post, so I started a new one, then out of the blue
this one showed back up on the screen. WEIRD!!!!!
the Q sure has been boring lately. Maybe it’s just me. I heard they’re showing gem shows over the next few days. I guess that’s for Valentine’s day.
Speaking of Quacker, does anyone remember when Jeanne brought sweaters/tops with hearts for Valentine’s day, bunnies, tulips, eggs, etc for Easter/spring? Do they do that anymore? At one time I had a couple sweaters with large butterflies all over them. I also remember dragonflies, wildflowers,
all signs of spring. I miss those days.
Please stay safe, stay warm, & stay well.
Snowball jumped up on my lap, & is now on the arm of the sofa. She does this almost every night now. she doesn’t stay for long tho.
Oh, if anyone gets stuff from Amazon, get rid of the boxes ASAP. I saw something on IG saying Amazon sprays their boxes with some deadly chemical to kill rodents. If you have pets, destroy the boxes before the pets get a chance to lick them. It could kill or at the least injure their mouths. I passed it along to all my IG friends.
take care,
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for January 2021 #125132

HI Ladies,
Well, we’re expecting snow in the next 24-36 hrs. It’s still too warm for it to stick around for long. We haven’t had enough below freezing days/nights for it to stick. the nights have been well above freezing at night.
We had some excitement yesterday(Sunday). The fire alarm went off & 6 fire trucks showed up along with 3 fire chiefs, & rescue teams. I’m not exactly sure what happened, but there was a fire on the first floor. I can’t think of the last time 6 trucks showed up here for a fire. Usually it’s one, 2 at the most.
My living room is looking more like it should. More room to walk around now. Diane took some of my tubs out, making more room. It makes a big difference. I’m not sure what her nibs thinks of the new arrangement. she finds new places to sleep. right now she’s on the bottom shelf of the white bookcase. she blends right in. LOL.
I haven’t decorated for Valentine’s yet, but working on getting started.
Well, that’s all for now. take care, stay safe, stay well.
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for January 2021 #124979

Hi Ladies,
I hope everyone is fine. I;m fine, so far. We’re expecting some snow this weekend. They keep waffling between we’ll get flurries, or we won’t see any. I guess we’ll see what happens. We’ll get a lot in the mts, tho.
Adele, I’m sorry I missed your birthday!! For me it was just another day. We celebrated Diane’s b/day on NYE, so that was enough. I didn’t do anything on my b/day. Probably watched football.
That fruit bouquet looks delish! I’ve never got one but I’ve seen em on TV & mags. They no doubt cost a small fortune.
OK, have any of you felt like we’ve been thru a decade or 2 the past few months or even this month?
It’s only January & it feels like 2 months are gone.
I’m still rearranging things & Snowball can’t figure out what is going on. She sleeps on the back of the rocking chair since the sun shines in every morning & she enjoys the warmth.
I don’t know what’s going on with my computer, it’s acting up. I can’t finish a sentence without it messing up.
Take care, stay safe & stay well!!
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for January 2021 #124795

HI Ladies,
I hope everyone is fine. I see most if not all of you are getting snow. According to some computer models, they’re saying we could get snow too. But the problem is they say temps will be in the 40s which is way too warm for snow. So the weather people are taking it with a grain of salt for now. It’s wait & see. It’s been way too warm so the ground isn’t cold enough. Usually we have several days of really COLD, temps for the ground to be cold enough. We haven’t had that many cold days & nights. The phrase “pineapple express’ comes from storm systems come up from Hawaii. They’re really juicy too. They also call it an “atmospheric river’. Thankfully the heavy rain has stopped & we’ve had a couple dry days. We’ve had some light showers so the streams & smaller rivers have had some time to recede. The biggest nightmares are land/mudslides. There was one big one that took out a woman (an oncology nurse) heading home from a dinner date with her husband. They’ve found her car but not her. Such a shame.
I’ve been a busy little bee the past couple days. Yesterday it was my bedroom I tore apart to reorganize it. Still more to do. Today it was the living room. I took out the area rug Ive had for many yrs. It’s thread bare in spots & is filthy. I got it from the Q back in the 90s from Royal Palace rugs.
I;ve got the living room just about where I want it. Snowball is puzzled as to what’s happening.

America needs to get down on its knees & pray for God’s protection against these thugs & pray for our new President & Vice President & their families.
I hope they strip the liar-in-chief of everything! Now Gulliani is saying all that stuff about a rigged election wasn’t true, that’s his defense for the impeachment trial. So now they’re admitting it was all lies to begin with??!! Unbelievable!!!
Well, I guess I better get off here.
take care, stay safe, stay well, & stay warm.
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: Quacker Chat for January 2021 #124669

HI Ladies,
First of all, thank you for all the birthday greetings. I didn’t do anything special.
We;re getting a pineapple express out of the south pacific. We might float away before the week is over. It’s been pouring since last night, nonstop, I think. And the temps are in the mid 50s which means all that snow we got in the mts will be melting! So the rivers, & creeks will be rising possibly flooding. So far the bigger rivers haven’t risen to flood stage yet. I’m not real sure when this will blow thru, but hopefully before too long. So be on the lookout for it heading your way. Four yrs ago, we had snowmageddon, with several inches of snow on the ground. Doesn’t look that way this yr.
I was looking for Snowball last night so I gave up, later on I was heading into the bathroom & there she was sitting in the sink waiting for me. She just jumped up on the chair but she’s heading elsewhere.
Our Seahawks are out too.
Oh Adele, you weren’t the only one who wasn;t sure what DJ was. I thought maybe it was some meds I wasn’t familiar with. LOL.
Well, that’s all for tonight.
Oh, is anybody watching the bachelor? He’s quite a good looking hunk!
take care, stay warm, stay safe, stay well.
dd

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