[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #54059

Hi Colleen,
I’m glad you enjoy the pics. I try to pick out pretty ones. I too love roses. My dream when I was younger was to have a house with a few acres so I could have roses. I missed out on having my own home, but I did have lots of roses at one time. I had them in pots. It started out as mini roses, & it grew to bigger roses. They did pretty well up until a few yrs ago. I’m not sure why but they started dying off one by one. It’s still a mystery to me. I didn’t do anything different from what I’d been doing. But I can’t have any here, anyway. So I guess it was for the best. They were my babies. I’ll send along some pics of houses I’d love to have. Of course I’d have to win a BIG lottery tho. lol So instead of real roses I now have a ton of artificial ones, among other things, like dinnerware, furniture, table cloths, you name it I got it with roses on it. At one time I counted 50 different pots of roses.
Yes, QVC was still selling those Coleman lanterns up until Christmas. I imagine if you went to the website & typed in Coleman into the search bar they’d come up.
I kinda jumped around in that first paragraph didn’t I? I have bad habit of going from one subject to another & back again. I lose my train of thought & go back. Sorry.
Adele must be happy, the Pats are winning. Our Seattle Seahawks lost today. I think they lost to the same team earlier this yr; Atlanta. I think she was referring to the Inauguration of Trump as Pres, on Friday. At first I thought she meant Friday the 13th, then I realized what she was referring to.

Yes I do believe they have a back up system in case the power goes out. It did go out the night of the snow storm for a couple minutes, but it came right back on & hasn’t gone off again. The snow has melted off the power lines now & off the trees for the most part, around here anyway. who knows what’ll happen when all that rain comes in tho.
I better get off here before I lose it & have to start over again
Be safe!!!

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #54047

Hi Ladies,
I;m glad to hear you’re feeling better, Adele. Whatever it is we have it sure has a grip & doesn’t want to let go!! It does take a lot out of ya. I hope you’re all safe. I heard about the ice storms out there. We still have the snow out here & it isn’t going anywhere soon. We’ve had some bitter cold temps freezing it & making it dangerous on the sidewalks & streets. But the rain is due to come back Monday night into Tues. I’ll be glad to see it come but not so much all at once. We go from one extreme to another.
Maybe I should put up my tropical pics & dream I was on a tropical island somewhere. lol
I guess maybe we should get some of those Coleman lanterns they sell on the Q. They don’t use kerosene but batteries. and those ice things you put over your shoes/boots that are like chains for your feet. I think they have cleats that dig into the ice so you don’t fall. Who knew we’d get a foot of snow down here?!
Guys have NO clue about pain. If they went thru what we go thru in child birth there wouldn’t be any kids or grandkids, lol. Aren’t I awful?
Yeah, Jewell, sometimes crawls up on my chest & parks herself underneath my chins. It’s usually when I’m on the computer. She doesn’t like it when I have it on my lap. lol Jealousy.
If as or when you’re baking again, Adele, I’ll be right out. lol
Well, I guess I better go get something to eat.
talk at ya later.
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #54001

Hi Ladies,
Not much going on out here. We still have a lot of snow, but the roads seem to be getting better. Bad thing is they freeze over at night & makes it bad early on in the day. We had a couple sunny days which melted some of the snow, but clouds rolled in today. They say no more snow in the forecast, but what they are predicting is what we call a pineapple express coming thru starting Monday night & go on thru the week. Mudslides, landslides, flooding, we could be sliding off into the Pacific before it ends. lol. It will be a lot warmer is the up side to all of it, that’s all tho.
I’m still putting out my knick knacks. I’m sooooooooo ready for spring!! I imagine you are too!! I’m decorating for Valentine’s Day & spring. I’ve had enough of the winter scenes.
I heard about the ice storm out there. Be careful. We just had one ourselves, before the snow.

As for the cabs, they don’t wait, we call when we’re ready & they show up pretty quickly. The longest wait is when ya call for one they put you on hold.
Thanks for the info on the American Girl dolls. I remember Cabbage Patch & Barbie dolls, but I was tooo old for the Cabbage patch dolls. (I thought they were ugly). Sorry if I offend anyone.
Have a great weekend & stay safe!!!
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #53959

Hi Ladies,
How y’all doing? I still have this awful cough. Can’t seem to shake it. This weather isn’t helping any, either. My neighbor was going to the store today so I bummed a ride with her in the cab. The cabs were busy with the snow & everything. The side streets are the worst since the plows don’t go down them. But there more cars out on the roads today.
Seattle sent down a bunch of their equipment to help us out. They didn’t get the snow we got. I think they got the main streets, freeways, main thorough fares cleared out, but it’s still a huge mess!!! Now the question is, where is all that snow gonna go?? they’re saying beginning next week we’re in for a lot of rain. Hellllooo flooding!! Better start building an ark.

Say, I’m seeing some of you talk about back issues. Have any of you heard of the Laser Spine Institute? I see it advertised on TV out here. I Googled it & most of the clinics are back there. St. Louis, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Tampa, just to name a few. Maybe they could help you & your hubbies. Laser surgery is painless, I believe. It’s quick, & recovery is shorter than traditional surgery.
A friend of mine had laser surgery to remove cataracts & her vision is better than 20/20.

Coming from an old broad who never had kids, I think the bowling alley is a good idea. They can be noisy, learn a new sport, & not get into a lot of trouble. Maybe I’m naïve but that’s just me. I remember when kids would go to the roller rink for birthday parties, but they don’t exist any more, which is a shame.
What is American Girl? I don’t think I ever heard of them. I led a sheltered life. I did get dolls for Christmas but I don’t remember what ever became of them.
I see QF is on during the night (my time) so I won’t get to see it. Oh well.
Adele, I;m sorry to hear you’re still sick. This crud must be making the rounds across the country. I too got my flu shot around T;giving, & was sick a few days later. And again now. I hope you get well soon.
I guess I have to go, someone with 4 legs made her presence known & is on my chest. Someone wants some attention. lol
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #53917

I was having trouble sending my pics to my friends till I figured out what I was doing wrong. Here are some more of today’s snow.
Now the cooooooooooold East wind kicks in & freezes everything up…oh joy!!

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #53911

I had to import my pics so I’ll try it again.
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #53909

Hi Ladies,
I’ll try this again. Boy, oh boy, do I have a story to tell. Portland got over foot of snow overnight. It put those other storms to shame, it was coming down in buckets. It started at 7 pm & continued all night long. We even had thunder snow. I was sitting here when I saw a flash of lightning. At first I thought it was a transformer that blew but they said it was thunder snow. We haven’t had a snow storm like this in yrs. They’re calling it historic. They’ve closed down all the schools, freeways, roads & are telling everyone to stay home & play in the snow & stay off the roads unless you absolutely have to be out. But there are those crazies who have to be stupid making it hard for those who have to go out & rescue them. Luckily, it didn’t start until the kids were home & people were home from work. There must’ve been something going on cuz traffic got crazy later on.
It’s been wall to wall coverage on the local TV. There was a brief power outage late last night, just after I got into bed, but it was back on in a couple minutes.
There are trees downtown that came down due to the heavy snow. It’s the wet heavy snow not the powdery snow we usually get. Truthfully I’d rather see this than a quarter inch of freezing rain, ice!!!
I saw a couple guys cross country skiing down the street this morning. I’ve also heard a woman was snow shoeing downtown. When all else fails….
I took a bunch of pics & will try to send em along with this post.
Now we have flooding to worry about after this melts. No more drought around here.
I passed the inspection with the comment, excellent condition. I don’t have to worry about that for another yr. whew.
I;m doing fine, except for the cough I have. It’s driving me crazy!!
take care,
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #53835

Hi Ladies,
I DON’T believe what I heard on the weather tonight. We’re in for ROUND 4 of snow & ice starting tomorrow (Tues) night into Wed. then, the East wind starts up again for 3 days with sunshine. but the sunshine means cooooooooold temps again!!! We had a heatwave today. We actually got up to 40 degrees today. I took the trash out & it was balmy compared to what it’s been. Next week it’s supposed to get into the 50s. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Adele, I’m sorry to hear you’ve been so ill. I also got my flu shot around t’giving & a few days later I was sick. Now it’s a repeat less than 2 months later.
Something’s weird. I hope all of you get better soon!

I’ve been putting out my rose plates, & spring things so I don’t get too depressed with all this cold weather, & the cold.
I guess I’m as ready as I’m gonna be for the inspection. At this point I don’t care anymore.
I googled Thomas Pacconi & it said he;s selling cars in Tenn., who knows how old that info is.
Have a good week
dd

[Dianne Danielson]

in reply to: January 2017 A New Year Full of New Adventures #53773

Hi Ladies,
Is it SPRING yet???!! I’m sick (literally) of this icy weather!!! We’ve had freezing rain all day. The roads have been ice skating rinks since last night. I’ll be glad to see the old fashioned Oregon rain return. It’s always the transition that’s so tricky. And yes I do have another cold. so Adele, we’re in the same
club.
I have a yearly inspection coming up this week. They come in & check to see if I’m keeping it up & see if I need any repairs. they’re here about 90 seconds or so. In & out.
I should go bake a batch of brownies so I’ll have the oven ready for inspection. Bribery will get you every where. lol
Still getting used to the bare room. I’ve put out my knick knacks so it doesn’t look quite as bare as it did.
Well, that’s all I have for tonight
take care
dd
pics are of snow on the Oregon coast. That’s as rare as a hairy toad. lol

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