Thanks, puddle. I was wondering if folks might be getting tired of the sameness of all the woods photos. There are just a few left, though and we're on to other things.
It gives me pause to realise that I haven't been out in the woods since the windstorm. I wonder what toll there was out there this time. I imagine, though, that the stream is rushing from all the precipitation. It will be so pretty with snow on everything...if the pathways are at all passable now.
Argh! I posted, then hit "delete" instead of "reply"!! I wish this thing asked if we really mean delete!
Thanks for your comment, puddle. I've been wondering if folks might be getting tired of the sameness of all the woods photos. There are only a few more, though, then we're on to other things.
It gives me pause to realise that I haven't been out in the woods since the windstorm. I wonder what toll the trees took out there. But the stream must be rushing from all the precipitation. It must be beautiful with snow on everything...if the pathways are at all passable.
Small triumphs. . . . I've been needing bath towels (bath sheets) for a couple of years. The original stock of four is down to one, and it's got these erm well rents. . . . I've checked ebay many times, but I have a VERY difficult time even thinking about paying $15 for ONE towel. . . . Plus, they've gotta be some kind of green. So, after my bath tonight and reminded yet again, I sat down and checked ebay. Well there is a gazillion towels, and some very ugly ugly greens. And then voila! Four hunter green, one side terry, one side velour 30 X 60 for $25. Even with the $10 shipping that makes them less than $10 each! Small triumphs and small blessings. I'm happy happy happy. And I'm good for another 15 years.
Sooo, I'm home from the doctor. The swelling in my throat went down last evening (and there was much rejoicing!!). It stayed for exactly two weeks. I'm still hoarse, but hopefully that will subside quickly now. Doc says I had three things going on: viral laryngitis, then sinusitis, then a reaction to bookshelf dust from when we did a little cleaning and decorating on Saturday. The good news is that I'm cleared to return to work on Thursday!
And we have sunshine, and bitter cold. Sez we're supposed to get up to 27º but it's after two, and we just reached 20º so I'm thinking not. River's forming an ice skim very quickly as well as ice wings at the edges.
My kid arrives tonight with a clawfoot bathtub from a friend of his's renovation. I'm recommending that we just off load it, and tarp it, and wait till spring to try for the installation, since plumbing it will mean under the house on yer back kind of stuff. But he'll do as he wishes. Always has.
Yanno, sometimes other people, strangers are just so wonderful, it takes your breath away. I'd found a dress and a jacket at this store on ebay. Then I found an even more wonderful flag motif jacket/topper that would go wonderfully well with the red dress, but it was way too much. But had an "or make offer" offer. So for the first time I did. She didn't accept but made a very reasonable counter offer, which I accepted. The checkout notice said if you buy five things, shipping would be free. By now the shipping's getting up there, so I looked at her store. There was a wonderful red sweater, which I bookmarked for later consideration, but nothing else I *really* wanted. So I went ahead and paid. Then last night, got an official email from her saying, shipping was free for four. Since I'd already paid, I asked how that would go. She responded she'd refund the whole first transaction, and send a new invoice. So I bought the sweater, she sent the new invoice, and I paid. With the free shipping, the sweater, in essence cost $9. And it was a $30 sweater. She didn't make a penny on it. Maybe even lost a bit. Wasn't huge, wasn't hard, but it was just so very nice! Kinda has the makings of a very nice Christmas spirit going on around here.
I can't help but be very, very angry at John Edwards for causing her such pain in her last years. I hope her children find comfort, I offer none to him.
CT scan perfectly normal; fully anticipated, but certainly welcome. Gotta get to work now; I am sure I owe at least one attorney a declaration this week.
Even when it's expected it is FABULOUS news!!!!! Sooo happy for you, Alan!!!!! And all the more heartglad, after the Elizabeth Edwards news of the day.
Howard IS first (and last and always)!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, listener, for the lovely journey.
Thanks, puddle. I was wondering if folks might be getting tired of the sameness of all the woods photos. There are just a few left, though and we're on to other things.
ReplyDeleteIt gives me pause to realise that I haven't been out in the woods since the windstorm. I wonder what toll there was out there this time. I imagine, though, that the stream is rushing from all the precipitation. It will be so pretty with snow on everything...if the pathways are at all passable now.
I think we may wake up to 2 feet of snow!
Argh! I posted, then hit "delete" instead of "reply"!! I wish this thing asked if we really mean delete!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, puddle. I've been wondering if folks might be getting tired of the sameness of all the woods photos. There are only a few more, though, then we're on to other things.
It gives me pause to realise that I haven't been out in the woods since the windstorm. I wonder what toll the trees took out there. But the stream must be rushing from all the precipitation. It must be beautiful with snow on everything...if the pathways are at all passable.
I think we may wake up to 2 feet of snow!
Bill, having gone from 40's and rain to 20's and lots of snow, I hear you about not being ready!
ReplyDeleteI don't even have a pair of gloves yet!!
Cat, keep singing about moonlight. Maybe we'll get some! LOL! It's all clouds and snow tonight.
ReplyDeleteSmall triumphs. . . . I've been needing bath towels (bath sheets) for a couple of years. The original stock of four is down to one, and it's got these erm well rents. . . . I've checked ebay many times, but I have a VERY difficult time even thinking about paying $15 for ONE towel. . . . Plus, they've gotta be some kind of green. So, after my bath tonight and reminded yet again, I sat down and checked ebay. Well there is a gazillion towels, and some very ugly ugly greens. And then voila! Four hunter green, one side terry, one side velour 30 X 60 for $25. Even with the $10 shipping that makes them less than $10 each! Small triumphs and small blessings. I'm happy happy happy. And I'm good for another 15 years.
ReplyDeleteStill loving the pix, listener. Reminds me very much of my favorite place to walk and soothes my soul.
ReplyDeleteIt really is the little things in life like a good towel and hot water that make life pleasurable!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. ♥
ReplyDeleteI have lots more nature where these came from.
I've been taking snow photos today, in fact.
Coming soon.
Sooo, I'm home from the doctor. The swelling in my throat went down last evening (and there was much rejoicing!!). It stayed for exactly two weeks. I'm still hoarse, but hopefully that will subside quickly now. Doc says I had three things going on: viral laryngitis, then sinusitis, then a reaction to bookshelf dust from when we did a little cleaning and decorating on Saturday. The good news is that I'm cleared to return to work on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're finally mending. 'Bout time, love.
ReplyDeleteAnd we have sunshine, and bitter cold. Sez we're supposed to get up to 27º but it's after two, and we just reached 20º so I'm thinking not. River's forming an ice skim very quickly as well as ice wings at the edges.
ReplyDeleteMy kid arrives tonight with a clawfoot bathtub from a friend of his's renovation. I'm recommending that we just off load it, and tarp it, and wait till spring to try for the installation, since plumbing it will mean under the house on yer back kind of stuff. But he'll do as he wishes. Always has.
Glad to hear the news.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome to be given a clawfoot bathtub!! Whoo!
ReplyDeleteI admire your patience. I think it would be hard to wait for!
Troo dat!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bill. Me too! :-D
ReplyDelete♡ RIP Elizabeth Edwards ~ 3 July 1949 to 7 December 2010 ♡
ReplyDeleteAge 61
That's the same age my Mom-in-law was when she died of pancreatic cancer.
It's way too young.
wiki bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards died this afternoon. Funny, I kinda didn't really think we'd lose her. She's such a fighter. Our loss, completely.
ReplyDeleteYanno, sometimes other people, strangers are just so wonderful, it takes your breath away. I'd found a dress and a jacket at this store on ebay. Then I found an even more wonderful flag motif jacket/topper that would go wonderfully well with the red dress, but it was way too much. But had an "or make offer" offer. So for the first time I did. She didn't accept but made a very reasonable counter offer, which I accepted. The checkout notice said if you buy five things, shipping would be free. By now the shipping's getting up there, so I looked at her store. There was a wonderful red sweater, which I bookmarked for later consideration, but nothing else I *really* wanted. So I went ahead and paid. Then last night, got an official email from her saying, shipping was free for four. Since I'd already paid, I asked how that would go. She responded she'd refund the whole first transaction, and send a new invoice. So I bought the sweater, she sent the new invoice, and I paid. With the free shipping, the sweater, in essence cost $9. And it was a $30 sweater. She didn't make a penny on it. Maybe even lost a bit. Wasn't huge, wasn't hard, but it was just so very nice! Kinda has the makings of a very nice Christmas spirit going on around here.
ReplyDeleteI had a long post earlier, but hit the delete, ack. Looks like we're headed back down to 10º ~~ could be worse: it could be ten below. . .
ReplyDeleteI can't help but be very, very angry at John Edwards for causing her such pain in her last years. I hope her children find comfort, I offer none to him.
ReplyDeleteAbout the same here. Glad I had a warm coat and scarf to weat to the parade committee meeting tonight.
ReplyDeleteAbout the same here. Glad I had a warm coat and scarf to wear to the parade committee meeting tonight.
ReplyDeleteCT scan perfectly normal; fully anticipated, but certainly welcome. Gotta get to work now; I am sure I owe at least one attorney a declaration this week.
ReplyDeleteTTFN
Even when it's expected it is FABULOUS news!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSooo happy for you, Alan!!!!!
And all the more heartglad, after the Elizabeth Edwards news of the day.
I would have voted for her.
ReplyDeleteAck! I hate it when that happens! = ♥ =
ReplyDeleteDitto, ditto, ditto!!!
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