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I'm a 7 hour drive to Maine.

We got over a foot last night...round 2 starts today. We should get 3 ft in 3 days with this Nor'Easter 'triple threat'. That's normal here but it's the high winds that worry me. I didn't sleep at all last night.

Any 'old wive tales' to kick this flu? Please share...we need it.

I am so sorry and it is not mean to not want your furbaby to suffer, that is why we make the decisions that we do in regards to their health. Prayers for you and your DH, as I have had to do the same thing before and it is so very hard.

i had that flu and I was in bed 10 days. I was lucky enough to have a DH that took care of me and we are the only ones here, so it was easy enough. I don't think I would have gotten over it as well as I did if I had not committed myself to bed for that time. I still have the cough, but that gets better everyday. It really takes time to get over that flu because even after I was considered "well", I still was extremely tired...it just takes time.

Like i said, complete bedrest...and that can be hard for some.

Good morning all. It is Friday. Rain is coming in tomorrow. So getting ready for that and keeping warm.

8:40am 3/9
Junie, I am about 4.5 to 5 hours from St Louis, 260 miles. I am in southern MO, look for Branson, MO. It is a popular tourist place with SilverDollar City and a lot of shows to go see. There is the Branson Belle and you can take a lunch or dinner cruise on it. They have a show while you eat, lots of fun. And the Dixie Stampede which is a Dolly Parton dinner theater, really different. Lots to do here, so maybe you would come visit. And thanks for explaining the acronyms! Just could not figure those out.
And Nana, AZ makes a lot better sense...I was really going to be jealous if Colorado was having warmer weather than me!

Ok back to work...

8:49 am

Good Morning !

No snow or rain here. Temps in the 40's today. But this is Illinois. All could change on a dime.
Sunny, I Hope you are better soon. Take care.
I Wish You all a great day.

8:55 am 3/9
Nana, Like I said in an earlier post, it is good to know that Colorado isn't having warmer weather than me, I would have been jealous!

I am sooooo not a pack rat. I am sure that I get rid of "papers" way before I should and other things, such as household items, clothes, just about anything, I clear out at least once a year. Clothes twice a year, if I haven't worn it by end of season, it goes to someone else. Needless to say, I end up with not so many clothes, but at least they are what I will wear. And my DDNL (that is a new one I just made up! ) they love it because they get boxes of things they can use or give away. it is a win win situation for me. And only one time have I missed something that I got rid of, it was a box of "memories" and i do think about that, wish I had not gotten rid of it, but that is the only thing in all these years. When me and my DH first got together, he had a box of blue jeans that he quit wearing because of one reason or another. He had had that box for at least 3 years, he said. That just blew my mind, why would you keep dragging around a box of something you will never wear when you could give to someone that would. Needless to say, i got rid of that box and that has been my MO ever since!

Have a great day to all!

Oh Sheri I have been in that same position with a pet that was terminal and a hubby not believing , ours was diabetic and vet said we could treat with insulin but would have to be with him 24/7, well with both of us working at that time, that wasn't an option, he was going blind too and lost of his house training... we had him put to sleep, was a hard thing to do but was best for him, took us over 20 yrs to get another dog... and it will happen again I know but you get so much love first...

I am glad Co is not warmer than you too MJ... but so glad AZ is... we are going up in a couple of weeks to see grands and that part is wonderful, I am not looking fwd to being cold... but boys will be free to visit with us and that part will be fun....
Sunny hope you are feeling better soon, lots of rest is what you need, I love green tea and honey when I feel bad, supposed to help get rid of toxins too... can't hurt to try...

Well I have played enough I guess.. back to my shredder .. and cleaning out the file cabinet...it will be almost empty by the time I finish... sending hubby out today to find me a bankers box to put the older tax papers in (the ones even the IRS says I don't need to keep, hubby wants them) that will really free up some room. I am going to get our tax guy to tell him we only need to keep 7 yrs worth .... not 20!

Have a good day all, prayers Sunny hope this bug leaves you and yours soon but do rest as much as you can...
Nana

1:28pm 3/9
So I need to get some advice on a DIY project. We want to build a wall mounted water fountain outside...where do i post my questions? Which forum?

2:34pm

Mary, try posting here:

go to:

Forum Landscapes,Trials & Triumphs

then go to sub-forum Water Gardens & post in it---OR

Do that "or" at the bottom of the sub-froums is a list of Threads--you can start a new thread & post your question there as well

That is my best idea anyway.

Thanks i will do that!!

Ok, I posted in Landscapes,Trials & Triumphs, then Water Gardens

I am soliciting readers...please go see it.



Have you looked at it yet?

I will go and look, but I know little to nothing about such things.

mj There is a Dixie Stampede dinner theater at Myrtle Beach which is only about 3 hours from us. It's a good show. Larry Gatlin used to have a theater there which was great but it closed down.

I'm not a pack rat either. I get rid of things constantly. Johnny on the other hand.......so don't tell him I get rid of his stuff when he's not around. My sister and her husband both border on the edge of being hoarders. They have moved several times in their marriage and take never unpacked boxes from one place to the other to the other. She saves paper towel rolls and toilet tissue rolls and moves them from place to place. She says you never know when you'll need them for a project. They both also have clothes that they'll never fit into again taking up space.

Nana, we say we'll never get another dog but we shall see. We had a cocker spaniel we put to sleep at 18 years and then our lab, Porter, died from an allergic reaction - I still haven't gotten over him. We said we'd never get another dog after those died too but here we have Andy and ToDeTa.

Let me go look at the DIY project.

mj I can't help with your project. Junie are you in touch with plants'n'pots? Maybe she can help.

I can see if I can get in touch with her. It never hurts to ask.

We are going to sit with the kids Saturday night. I will be back around Sunday night.

I am going to bed now..sweet dreams

Have fun with your grands, Carol. Sweet dreams.

Another sleepless night. And me having to be awake later tomorrow night. Oh well it is what it is I guess.

I shall try again ! G ' nite.

My DD is a hoarder due to laziness, my mother is a partial hoarder. No wonder I have OCD to keep things so clean...I cannot stand clutter or disorganization.

Round 2 of the Nor'Easter has hit...the third is in a few days. This is ridiculous. Anyone want to come shovel out windows for me?

DH has taken a few sick days off work...he had no choice. He is also sick and I just can't deal with the farm work, storms and GG and I being sick as well.

I hope the weekend is going well for y'all.

I hope you all get well soon, Sunny.
Good morning. Coffee on board and ready for my day. It will start raining about noon, I guess. At least it's a warmer rain than the previous ones.
I hope everyone has wonderful Saturday.

Sunny hope everyone at your house gets well.

It feels cold here because it's so windy.

I hope Carol traveled safely to her grandson's. and I hope she travels home safely tomorrow.
I hope your winds back off, Sheri.
Don't forget to spring forward your clocks tonight.

Evening,

We got some rain here this afternoon too, not a lot but was nice, some of our bushes are starting to flower already, I finally finished going thru old files and crap,,, 7 trash bags of shredded stuff... still have two drawers in the filing cabinet to go thru but it's not stuff that will have to be shredded.

Been watching a series on Netflix about the Unabomber.... scary and sad at the same time......

Well I need to go finish the laundry ....... get it folded... will do beds tomorrow...

Nite all...prayers for feeling better soon Sunny...
Nana

Hello everyone. DH & I got here about 1 pm. Girls were in their highchair waiting for us. We all are together then they had their naps.

Val & her D H went to a church Dinner Auction. Henry took a long nap this afternoon so he would be allowed to stay up until his mom comes home tonight.I


Weather may get bad back home tomorrow so we may be leaving early in the morning. We shall see.

As Tina mentioned. Please remember to put your clocks ahead 1 hour this evening or on the morning.

Sweet Dreams everyone !

Sweet dreams all.

Clocks are ahead.

Thanks for the well wishes...we really need it

It will not stop snowing. They already gave out warnings for the public because our banks are so high that the children can touch the power lines going to the houses....the older I get, the more I think that apartment living might be a good idea.

Have a good Sunday.

Good morning. I was up very early today.
I am going back to bed now.

Up again.
Safe travels, Carol.

Good morning the Girls are up as is the rest of u. Grandpa went to get breakfast so we are all fed as well.I,ok see you all tonight.

3:12 pm

We are home safe & sound & I have unpacked already.

WE drove thru a horrendous snow storm. ...quarter-sized snowflakes and so thick it looked like fog.

I am very glad you made it through.

Thanks Tina.

very tired. I am off to sleep now--sweet dreams

Sweet dreams, Carol.
I'm going to hop in the shower before it gets any colder in here.

Glad you made it home safely, Junie.

I need to go for groceries today before the big storm this week. Old Mother Hubbard has more food in her fridge than me at the moment.

We are feeling a bit better. I shoveled out the windows last night...the roof will have to wait for the end of the week.

Coffeehouse is full.

Good morning!
7:47am



My sister is coming by around lunch so while we visit, I will feed her lunch.

I wish you all a good day.

Good morning.
I have a Dr's appointment for Teddy this morning. And rain the rest of the week. I've got to scoot.

Sunflowers, I think your name should be SNOWflowers. That is a lot of snow and I can't imagine shoveling out your windows, like it is just one of those things you do! My hat is off to you, wow!

Reading all that went on over the weekend there is a lot to talk about, but I have to get back to work.

Just want to say thanks for all the replies about my fountain question, with your help, we are getting it figured out!

Everyone stay warm today! I hope there is sunshine in your day!!

Glad the appt. is today, Tina.

Mary we were all glad to help keep us posted.

Sunny, I do hope that you are feeling better--& stay safe in all of this snow.

As a side note, there is not so much as 1 snowflake on the ground here....I cannot understand it....not that I am complaining !!!