Our House Part One (go to Part Two for posting)

[Misa]

I adore the man myself! I'm a member of his fan club. So, I had access to pre-sale tickets. I love all of the rat pack guys including Dean Martin. I'd pick Sinatra as my "old-time fav" though.

 

I've found folks either love or hate Sinatra. Gotta put me in the "hate" column I never have liked him. Love just about everyone else from that era but not Sinatra

[Misa]

Hi, Cara. Glad to hear that you're feeling better. The house is smelling wonderful already. I think I've got enough beans to feed an army. The ones I put on for the ham bone soup have swelled up way more than I thought they would. It's a good thing that I got out two hunks of ham. Now to figure out what pot to cook them in, as the one with the beans won't hold everything. :lol

 

Ham! That's what I *must* do today. I've gotta take all the meat off the ham and freeze it all if it hasn't already started to turn since Thanksgiving. Our fridge gets really, really cold though. Sometimes the milk freezes! I probably should turn it down once summer's gone

[judianne]

Hooray for SDR When the anniversary? I know about those insurance companies I answered less questions and had less grief getting a mortgage than trying to get life insurance and then they turned me down Idiots.

Today...42 years:manyheart

[judianne]

We're just back from getting my new camera....need to do some things around the house before playing, though - that'll be my reward for cleaning:lol

[Misa]

Today...42 years:manyheart

 

Oh that's wonderful!! Happy Anniversary!!

[Misa]

We're just back from getting my new camera....need to do some things around the house before playing, though - that'll be my reward for cleaning:lol

 

You're going to clean on your anniversary?!? I use every little holiday I can to get out of things. Very popular around here is Groundhog Day pizza

[judianne]

Oh that's wonderful!! Happy Anniversary!!

ty:manyheart

[judianne]

You're going to clean on your anniversary?!? I use every little holiday I can to get out of things. Very popular around here is Groundhog Day pizza

trust me - I get my days off:lol

Besides...before putting the Christmas stuff up I needed to do that. Even I have standards:lol

[Skysmom]

Hi everyone. We had snow this morning! It was enough to cover up the grass and bushes, but didn't stick to the roads. Gracie barked at it and then tried to catch it. It's about gone now, but sure was beautiful while it lasted.

 

Happy Anniversary to Judy and SDR! Congratulations on your new camera.

 

Linda ~ I bet your house smells wonderful! I remember my grandpa going squirrel hunting and my grandma cooking them...I think I'll pass.

 

Hi Dusti ~ Way to go on nearly finishing your projects.

 

Cara ~ So glad you're better today.

 

Nicole ~ I just heard on TV that Michael Buble will be on the Rockefeller tree lighting show tonight.

 

I've been baking quick breads (Zucchini/Pineapple and Sour Cream Banana) today-6 small loaves of each. Each year, I give them to neighbors, our mail lady, etc. They're all cooled and in the freezer for now. Gracie is sound asleep, so am going to crochet for a while.

[judianne]

Thank you, Mary:)

[nicolep]

I've found folks either love or hate Sinatra. Gotta put me in the "hate" column I never have liked him. Love just about everyone else from that era but not Sinatra

 

Understandable! I like the younger Sinatra...liked him less as he got older

 

Today...42 years:manyheart

 

Happy Anniversary to Judy and SDR!!! I hope it's a great day.

 

You're going to clean on your anniversary?!? I use every little holiday I can to get out of things. Very popular around here is Groundhog Day pizza

 

 

 

Hi everyone. We had snow this morning! It was enough to cover up the grass and bushes, but didn't stick to the roads. Gracie barked at it and then tried to catch it. It's about gone now, but sure was beautiful while it lasted.

 

Nicole ~ I just heard on TV that Michael Buble will be on the Rockefeller tree lighting show tonight.

 

I've been baking quick breads (Zucchini/Pineapple and Sour Cream Banana) today-6 small loaves of each. Each year, I give them to neighbors, our mail lady, etc. They're all cooled and in the freezer for now. Gracie is sound asleep, so am going to crochet for a while.

 

Yep, MB was on Live with Regis & Kelly this morning, too (that show is currently sitting on my dvr waiting for me to watch). I am also all set to record Christmas at Rockefeller center. He's been all over the place lately doing PR for the album and tour. It has been lovely!

 

Yummy about the breads! Love them so...one of my true weaknesses.

[busy-bee-lmt]

Hi everyone. We had snow this morning! It was enough to cover up the grass and bushes, but didn't stick to the roads. Gracie barked at it and then tried to catch it. It's about gone now, but sure was beautiful while it lasted.

 

Happy Anniversary to Judy and SDR! Congratulations on your new camera.

 

Linda ~ I bet your house smells wonderful! I remember my grandpa going squirrel hunting and my grandma cooking them...I think I'll pass.

 

I've been baking quick breads (Zucchini/Pineapple and Sour Cream Banana) today-6 small loaves of each. Each year, I give them to neighbors, our mail lady, etc. They're all cooled and in the freezer for now. Gracie is sound asleep, so am going to crochet for a while.

SNOW! Don't send it here, please.

 

Happy Anniversary, Judy and SDR!!! Congratulations on the new camera.

 

Mary, your breads sound yummy. I make cherry nut bread at Christmas time.

 

The house smells wonderful. The bean/ham soup is ready and tastes yummy. I don't have to adjust the seasonings one bit.

[judianne]

Thanks for the good wishes, everyone!

 

...and I've been playing with the new camera...it's awesome! I can't wait to try out the movie feature so I can record my furbabies:)

[rii698]

Judy ~ Belated Happy Anniversary wishes to you and SDR Your new camera sounds like such a fun present. Enjoy playing

 

Cara ~ So glad to read you are feeling better. I am sorry your latest project-in-mind did not cooperate, but I do like your theory that that means more crocheting time to work out the kinks (or come up with something completely different). Hope you are able to keep the headache at bay, and that your sinus issues clear up, soon.

 

Linda ~ Sounds as though you are making great strides on Ayden's quilt. Yaaay! Your soups sounded wonderful! We only had squirrel in stew once, as Kyri actually shot one as DH was teaching her to aim a gun I have no real opinion, its flavor was masked by the bay leaf and thyme I had in the broth, and simmering any meat in the crockpot takes the starch out of most game I'd eat it again, but I would rather she target practice on something a little bigger next time

 

Nicole ~ Great job on reserving your tickets to see Michael Buble. I can see how difficult it is going to be to wait until the concert

 

Mary ~ Yummy breads!! I do the same thing. Last weekend, I found little bread pans at Michael's for $1/each, and I stocked up on a dozen to give this year. Your days without DH must have flown by quickly. Will he be home through the weekend? What are you making for Dear Grandbaby?? Have you had time to crochet? Hope DD is feeling well!

 

I need about 20 minutes more, and the cutest romper and jacket I have ever made will be finished! I will have to take a picture, because I am just so proud of it After that, I need to pen the letter to accompany the romper, so I cannot play on the computer for too long, today.

 

Have a good one, Everyone

[busy-bee-lmt]

Hi, Dusti! The outfit sounds adorable. Can't wait to see pictures.

 

It's mostly cloudy at this point and chilly and windy. Kim appears to be coming down with a cold. Rats! She's got a drippy nose and is sounds congested, although the extra breathing treatment I gave her yesterday seems to have helped a lot.

 

I read and cooked yesterday and that's about it. Today I really need to try to accomplish something, although my ambition is minimal so far. We'll see how the day progresses I guess. Maybe I'll work on the RR.

[nicolep]

Dusti - I'd love to see pics!!

 

Linda- I hope Kim is better soon. Hope you get some motivation soon!

[judianne]

Thanks, Dusti!

 

Linda, hugs to Kim:hug She's so lucky to have you:yes

[judianne]

Here's a pic of the thread bookmark I made (it's not as crooked as the angle I took the pic might indicate)

And the Peppermint Swirl I was gifted by Tampa Doll (aka Mary Jo)

[busy-bee-lmt]

Here's a pic of the thread bookmark I made (it's not as crooked as the angle I took the pic might indicate)

And the Peppermint Swirl I was gifted by Tampa Doll (aka Mary Jo)

Those are way cool, Judy.

[Misa]

Hi everyone. We had snow this morning! It was enough to cover up the grass and bushes, but didn't stick to the roads. Gracie barked at it and then tried to catch it. It's about gone now, but sure was beautiful while it lasted.

 

Yep, we're even supposed to get 2" of snow tomorrow I told all you Northern gals to keep that nonsense up there

 

Nicole ~ I just heard on TV that Michael Buble will be on the Rockefeller tree lighting show tonight.

 

OH! I'm gonna have to try to remember to watch that.

 

I've been baking quick breads (Zucchini/Pineapple and Sour Cream Banana) today-6 small loaves of each. Each year, I give them to neighbors, our mail lady, etc. They're all cooled and in the freezer for now. Gracie is sound asleep, so am going to crochet for a while.

 

Mmmmm ! Now that'll be a good idea for me to do with the extra cookies I always end up with at Christmas. Give some to the mailman. Better than me eating them

[Misa]

Understandable! I like the younger Sinatra...liked him less as he got older

 

Yes, I can say I agree with that statement. His very early stuff isn't so bad

[Misa]

I make cherry nut bread at Christmas time.

 

I make pumpkin nut bread and that one's all for ME! :drool

[Misa]

Last weekend, I found little bread pans at Michael's for $1/each, and I stocked up on a dozen to give this year.

 

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I need about 20 minutes more, and the cutest romper and jacket I have ever made will be finished! I will have to take a picture, because I am just so proud of it After that, I need to pen the letter to accompany the romper, so I cannot play on the computer for too long, today.

 

I love those little ceramic pans at Michael's! I bought two last year that I didn't end up using. One holds my Sweet n' Low and the other holds Tuon's syringes They work really great for it and they have chickens on them like my kitchen stuff Can't wait to see the photos of the romper set!

[Misa]

It's mostly cloudy at this point and chilly and windy. Kim appears to be coming down with a cold. Rats! She's got a drippy nose and is sounds congested, although the extra breathing treatment I gave her yesterday seems to have helped a lot.

 

I read and cooked yesterday and that's about it. Today I really need to try to accomplish something, although my ambition is minimal so far. We'll see how the day progresses I guess. Maybe I'll work on the RR.

 

Oh dear Poor Kim and poor you having the extra work and worry over it :hug I hope your day goes well

[Misa]

Here's a pic of the thread bookmark I made (it's not as crooked as the angle I took the pic might indicate)

And the Peppermint Swirl I was gifted by Tampa Doll (aka Mary Jo)

 

Beautiful bookmark! Oh and what a cute bag! Those 'Ville bags of hers are very smart