#466 - The Twelve Days Idyll

14 years ago

So perhaps we won't make it all the way through to January 6 with this missive, but that would be a Great Thing!! Carry on.... Martie

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gardeningmary
14 years ago
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Hello everyone

Here is today's basket of eggs:
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I'm still figuring out our new computer and the new picture hosting site DH is having me try out. While I'm typically a quick study, new things on the computer seem to take me forever....

Mary
Marian_2
14 years ago
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Add me to the ones having scrolling problems.
And to the ones on Facebook.
I was having to open my entire page to see the
previous threads. But this one is much worse!
Cutting your sentences short, as I did here,helps.
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woodyoak zone 5 southern Ont., Canada
14 years ago
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Scrolling is maddening here too... Marian that is clever - I'm only reading what I can see on the left side of the screen.
triple_creek
14 years ago
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My post from this morning is gone too.
Oh well I meant what I said. LOL
Norma
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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Since we can't read this thread I'll settle for posting a few pictures from Christmas Eve at home and Christmas at Jen's.

Dr. Isabella
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Storekeeper
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Jenni and Kate
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Papa and Kate
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Eden
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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I was thinking maybe the scroll issue had to do with ones web browser- I have IE at the awfice and Firefox at home. I tried opening the thread at home with IE, which I still have on my computer, to see if that was the problem, but it looks ok . So at work I have the sideways scroll bit, but not at home. Go figure. So , I guess if we all post madly we can get to 100 for the New Year ..

Wow, Eden , that Dr get-up on Bella is sure an upgrade from what we had when we were kids ! Not to mention the vegetable stand.

Denise, nice deal that the bathhouse can double as a doggy spa for Einwho looks pretty content in the water. Did you tart him up with frou-frou boutique doggie-shampoo ? And thank you for the term crapulous which I feel might need to be the antithesis of Fabu-Fabu.

Mary, what a beautiful bunch of eggs ! You should do the pin-hole thing and make a permanent display-not like your going to run out or anything, lol. I must assume that the feather ladies are warm and comfortable in their winter lodgings. I was at Whole Foods today and noticed that the book store which is in the same shopping center had a big 20% off banner up, so I wandered over and came out with 7 books . I am woefully behind on reading; I always used to read at least one a week , but I have slowed down to a crawllike Eden this is something that I have as a goal for the 2010; to get back up to pace.

All for now, may post again just to move things forward. !

Kathy in Napa
Full_Bloom
14 years ago
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Okay...I wasn't going to say anything
about the scrolling, but yes I'm having
a problem too.

Good idea Marian...I'll try to keep
my post short too...though that
really *is* asking a lot...lol!

So you are on FB too Marian? Hmmm. It
took a lot for me just to feel
semi-comfortable posting on GW,
so I don't think I'd ever join
another chat room, but
sure miss "seeing" all the girls.

Thanks for the link to Jain, Kathy.
I plan on checking it out more later.
But I did see lots of beautiful pics.
Jain's amazing! Thanks too for the
Picassa suggestion. Maybe I'll give
that one a try...I'm with you on the
advertisements on PB.

Oh no..no more health tips..don't stop
now Candy...I've been loving your pics.
The little beagle (?)is a heart melter. :-)

Sorry about the cold Cindy...see Candy
we need more health tips! :-)

And where is this mysterious Eileen I
hear you guys talking about? I can't
wait to meet her so I can say
"Welcome Eileen"...that will be fun...LOL!

Mary the eggs are *beautiful*. I
remember in an old Martha Stewart
mag I had she had a bunch of beautifully
colored eggs in a basket that she
collected from her chickens and I
remember thinking...how will she ever
eat them...they are too beautiful
to crack....I'm thinking the same
thing now. :-)

Eden...I really love Bella...she is
such a character, so into everything
she does...that's great! She'll make
a great doctor some day, actually she'll
make a great whatever she wants to be.
That Kate is pretty darn cute too. Are
you having twice the fun with two? :-)

Omigosh Denise...is that the addition
you did earlier this year? I *love* it!
Looks like something right out of the pages
of this book I have called
"Creating the Peaceful Home".
And actually, I think you look pretty
schnazy in your bathrobe. Ein is sure
living the life of Riley.

Okay...off to do the things I
should be doing...

And a "Hi" to Norma...sorry I
missed your post.

TTYL! Ei
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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And by the way, Select Seed catalog in my mailbox tonight !

Ei, we have had 2 posts I think from Eileen, but not heard from lately ...c'mon out Eileen !

Kathy in Napa
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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I'll post again to move things along.
I think Martie must have two picture tags
on the same line and that's causing the
scrolling problem. It's happened before
when someone posts side by side or too
large photos.

Mary, your eggs immediately reminded me
of Martha Stewart too. Such soft colors.
So pretty.

Candy, thanks for posting your photo.
It does help to be able to "see" each
other I think.

Another on who loves the bath house,
Denise. Does Ein enjoy a bath? He
doesn't look like he minds it. Sounds
like your niece is keeping you on your
toes. I don't miss the days of raising
teens.

So what's everyone doing for New Year's
Eve? It's probably my least favorite
holiday. We'll have Bella here. Megan's
working. We may go out for an early dinner
and maybe a movie of her choosing. I'm
choosing the restaurant though. No Happy
Meal for me.

Michelle, I'm so happy that you got to
spend some time with Kenzie. I know you'd
eat all the McDonald's in the world as
long as she was there. So would I for that
matter.

Ei, on FB you can totally control who reads
what you write due to privacy settings. Much
more so than here. No lurkers!

One more post down on this crazy thread.

Eden
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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Kathy, the two seed catalogs I got yesterday brings my total to 11 so far.

Eden
saucydog
14 years ago
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No scroll issues on my laptop.
I didn't even realize there was an issue.

With no lurkers, we'd have no
Candy, Kathy, Cyn or I Lean.
It's a trade off :)

I love the egg basket,
and I'd blow them for an omelette
just to save the eggs, too.
Now that we get farm fresh
eggs from hens who live the
good life, I think of you,
Mary, each time I crack one.
Ours are covered in droppings
and feathers, and I often wonder
if yours are too!
I wash mine before putting them in the fridge.

Ein looks like he enjoyed the spa treatment.
I enjoyed crapulous, too, as that
sums up my mood sometimes :)
Of course I feel supported here,
and just typing how I feel helps some.

The moon was so bright shining
in my window this morning that
I was prompted to exclaim,
"that moon!" just like in Moonstruck.
It was low in the sky and was
shining right in the window
across from my bed...right onto our faces!

I hope GB is keeping warm
and having a wonderful
time with her grandbabies.

I can't believe it's been
a decade since we all thought
the world would stop
(I didn't believe it for a second)
and anarchy would rein!
I did work in HR at the
time and had to do a great
deal of upgrades to make
sure our systems didn't
think it was 1900...

Good night all.

Saucy
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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You're right, Saucy. We wouldn't have new members without having lurkers too. It is a tradeoff. I just think that sometimes we think we're more sheltered here than we really are. In "real life" I'm a pretty private person and I guess that's why it creeps me out if I start thinking about people reading Idylls like a cheap novel, lol. So I just really try not to think about it.

Eden
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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Oops!
I forgot
to shorten
my lines
in that
last post:)
candy_j
14 years ago
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Scrolling issues here, too, so time
To mobilize and move things along. Ill
Just sit here with my glass of Riesling
And fire off posts. Should type
In the box though as this processor
Insists on capitalizing the first word of
Each line!

Cyn feel better soon! Colds are such a
Miserable nuisance, at least youre on break
And can get rest instead of soldiering on
At school. I did finally locate a few
Health tips I misplaced in the wrong
Folder but those are the last. Might have
To start posting just a random pic of the
Day.

Denise, I wish I knew how the bath house
Came into existence; it looks really cool.
Ein looks so well behaved I bet you didnt
Even get very wet. And yeah, your robe
Appears classy compared to my fuzzy fleece.
The niece was active in her quest for piercing
Before she arrived so her parents know she
Doesnt rely on enabling. Hope shes not
Stressing out your mom, geeez.

Michelle, what a sweet little face your
Kenzie has! I know a grandmas girl
When I see one and that has to be her
Very own pint size garden shed in the photo.
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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Lol Eden
Reading the Idylls
like a cheap novel !
Maybe one day we'll make
the NY Times Book Review :

"Stunning in it's grasp
of the human condition, heartwarming
in it's unconditional friendship,
and the pics , by god, are simply Fabu-Fabu.
The Idylls are clearly the most
outstanding read of the year -possibly the
decade."
candy_j
14 years ago
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LOL, Kathy

Cheers! To a rollicking good review...
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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Candy, you shouldn't have said anything. I thought you were just being poetic or something by capitalizing the first word of each line:) And I agree that the first thing I always think when I see a Kenzie photo is how sweet she is.

Kathy, there's an idea. Let's publish it and all split the profits, lol!

Eden
gardenbug
14 years ago
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JUST back from an amazing Alberta
ranch visit. Still too much food, lots
of snow too.

No computer woes detected from this laptop.

Not able to do photos or detailed updates
from here.

Loved the egg photo as well as Ein's
bath shot. :)

Can't wait to share horse photos....

More later.
Joy to all!
'bug
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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Welcome back 'bug !
candy_j
14 years ago
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Mary, gosh! Those delicate pastel
Shades remind me of desert watercolors.
Have the girls been laying these the whole
Time or is this unusual? Maybe its the
Cold weather, lol. No, seriously, Sorry
If I missed the explanation but the scrolling
Does interfere with concentration.

Norma, your comment about your
Lost post struck me as hilarious!

EiIm waiting for a picture of that
Purple nail polish.

FB must have a very different format that
People enjoy. I suppose it depends on your
Computer habits, right Eden? I think you
Mentioned talking off and on during the day
So being at a desk or near the computer a lot
During the day would make it appealing.

Good to see a post from you Saucy! Now, I
Must clarify my prior status, lol. I had the
Highest scruples when I found the Idylls. I
Realized I had to either quit coming back
Because lurking was not for me OR I had
To knock on the door, which I did, and the
Dog beater let me in.
Full_Bloom
14 years ago
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Just a quick post to help things
move along.

Welcome home Bug!

Candy...If I can get up the nerve
I'll see if I can scare up a pic
of me in my elf hat...but I do
mean scare...lol! After all, us
5' gals gotta stick together.

And who said "I Lean"? Do you know
that's how I introduce myself to
little kids? I tell them my name
is "Ei" (and I point to my eye), "Lean"
and then I lean over. Kids have
a hard time with my name for some
reason. My brother used to call
me Eeany because he couldn't say
Eileen. Unfortunately the name stuck
for many years, due to my short
stature. :-) I make sure everyone
gets it right the first time now...
lol!

Eden...do you worry about someone
busting into your privacy there?
Plus, I don't understand the etiquette
thing (though I've been reading
a little about FB). I guess I'm
just paranoid. :-)

And I have to 2nd Eden...Kenzie is a
doll. Of course Candy if you saw
all the women in Michelle's family
you would see why Kenzie couldn't
help but be such a sweet & pretty girl

Chelone...I've had a serious
jewelry problem ever since I was a
little kid. As DH likes to say
"Ei is easily distracted by shiny
things...kind of like a crow that way"
I hear you on the earrings...
I've lost many an earring myself.
Now I only buy leverbacks or the
old fashioned pierced screwback type.

Good Night All, if I don't see you
tomorrow I'll see you in 2010.

Ei
candy_j
14 years ago
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Hi 'bug! We're having a little marathon
here. And I'm getting a head start on
New Year's Eve :-)

C'mon now, Kathy?...you still awake?
Full_Bloom
14 years ago
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P.S. Candy...I do believe that Marian
is a might on the petite side too.
(sounds so much nicer than short...lol)
Right Marian? ;-)
candy_j
14 years ago
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Does she have an elf hat?
candy_j
14 years ago
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Health tip of the day: Always wear sunscreen

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candy_j
14 years ago
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OK, I'm turning this over to the morning gang
to finish it up. Time to go to bed before DH
comes in and finds me with my forehead on the
keyboard :-)
saucydog
14 years ago
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Well, that was fun!

Ei, I was referring to the new "I Lean"
because you are just "I" to my Idyll eyes.
My husband thinks its funny to say "Hygiene" to me
because part of my name is Jean. He likes
to joke that when we got married
it was, "I Nick, take Eugene" Let me
tell you, he's just full of 'em.

The cat is behaving strange this morning.
She's behind furniture and up and
down the stairs. I must have a mouse.

Glad to see GB is back! Looking forward to
hearing all about the trip.

I guess I'm going to get off of the
computer and get ready for work.
I'm trying to get things all
wrapped up there. I am thinking
of new adventures for myself.
My resume is going to get
a makeover this weekend :)

Have fun! I like it when
you chat it up around here.
Though my mind has a hard
time with the shortened text.
Of course my mind has trouble
with a lot these days :)

Saucy
Marian_2
14 years ago
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You are right Ei, I am a mite on the short side.
I used to be 5'2", but am now only 5'. :-(
But my dear mom was only 4'10".

No Candy, I don't have an elf hat. :-)

BTW, for all that was happy that my shoulder
and arm was better....thanks, but it isn't . :-(
I am almost sure I will have to resort to that
painful shot.

The resident hooved rodents are having a hard time
finding food. They are keeping our yard well pruned.
I am afraid there may be little above ground plants
left by spring. I wish they liked hay. Oh well, I will
still have all my potted plants, and trees. :-)

Anyone staying up to see the New Year in tonight?
I fizzled out on doing that several years ago.

Marian
chloehoover
14 years ago
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Okay - this thread is a hoot - you have to admit! Frm the doublewide to the mini shorts we've got going on, it's quite a challenge to read, GW, -- I do believe it's a GW issue...

I tried to post a few days ago and thought it was the stinking Vista program here that seems to freeze - I definitely have issues pulling the threads up when there are lots of photos (what a bummer) from home, le grand sigh...

So I've now missed most of the delightful (Im sure) sights of Ei's jewels, and Kenzie photos (but I see a couple got reposted) so Im so glad to see.

Mary - those are indeed glorious Easter basket type eggs -- too pretty to eat!

I've been running around doing vet appts., trying to find cleaning service, the annual squish test (which I uncategorically declare having been the very worst, most painful one I ever endured -- I think I have black and blue bruises today from it - Never before has that happened), and other fun things. I dont think FB is conducive to enlarging one's circle of NEW friends so that's something that's sad -- and the trivia knowledge that can become so helpful and important from sharing things -- LOL -- I am today very thankful for Sue's information about new toilets -- and was able to throw the word brand Toto into my plumber discussion when the need for a new toilet (2 in fact) has arisen early this a.m. -- if I need new ones, I dont want to know in the future there will be flush issues -- so -- gee, where would I have ever learned that most valuable info to file away for future use? I doubt Toto comes up in "conversation" on FB, LOL (altho I did just thank Sue for that knowledge)....

Ei - Im with you about losing the same 20 - it happens to me every year -- and Im right back to the Dec 2008 position - so yep, it's back on the list for starvation Jan 2010.... But my other resolution (which I rarely even make) is to get control of the house and clean issues - thanx to Saucy's suggestion to keep looking for that "magic" when I was stood up by the first cleaner on Monday, I have a service coming in on Monday to at least get me going -- Im hoping to make it a monthly event somehow (& will gladly give up a new cell phone or other indulgences to make it happen in the imaginary budget)...

Well, I better see if this posts.... and how wide, LOL.
I'll be hunkered in for the Eve - it's been sleeting here -- no cranberries to be found at a grocery store, so I guess no crustless cranberry pie that I hope to do tonite...

Waving to all, and hope to check in again later...

-cindy
shade_tolerant
14 years ago
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Hi all, still here and enjoying reading and looking at all the wonderful photos! I have to admit I'm not quite so comfy yet at just jumping in and posting but I'm sure I will get into the flow.
Kathy in Napa, Saucy and all maybe it's too confusing since Full Bloom is named Eileen? If so you can just call me Shade, that's what they do on the hosta forum, either way doesn't matter.
Kathy, I have my Select Seed cat. too, there are some goodies in there, I must restrain myself!
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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Checking in from the awfice here..
as we continue the Express-Idyll..

Ei, lol Eeany .

Marian, is that bursitus (sp?)
that you have going on ? My BIL has it too,
I leant him my oral surgery ice-packs while
he was here for Christmas, and it helped
some. He too is trying to avoid the
shot.No stay up till midnight here for me ..
The last time I did that was 2000.

later...

Kathy in Napa
Marian_2
14 years ago
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Kathy, I went to an orthopedist a year or so ago for
the left shoulder, and ended up getting that
horrible shot. I am not exactly sure what he
diagnosed the problem to be. I thought rotator cuff,
and that may be it, although it was not torn.
It may be partly from the boney spurs in my neck,
pressing on nerves. And partly from arthritis.
I have always said I was defective merchandise, and
needed to be sent back to the factory. LOL

BTW, I am not even trying to read the posts that are a page and a half wide!
I find it very easy to read the short ones.

The temps started out in the 30s this morning, but are
to start dropping soon. I have done all my outside chores.
Wood in. Ashes out. Trash burned.
gardenbug
14 years ago
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Howdy again!

I'm home... in Edmonton, not Ontario yet.
That will be Sunday or Monday.
We were away at DSIL's oldest brother's ranch.
Heaven for dogs, cats, horses and family.
Photos later.
Missing Phoebe and the felines,
though I sleep better without 3 cats in my bed.

Marian, I seldom make it past midnight, but
perhaps I will if I get a few naps in today. ;)

Cindy, check the frozen food section for the
cranberries. That's where they store them to
preserve them.

Time for breakfast here and then some chaos
regarding Skyler visiting people at different
locations with different parents. UGH!
Full_Bloom
14 years ago
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Shame on you guys...I should be
outside snowblowing the drive...
instead you entice me here. :-)

Welcome Eileen! :-) You know I
just *had* to say it, but sincerely
glad to meet you.

Lol Saucy...your DH is a card.
Can't help it I love humor and
the cornier the better. I nearly
spit out my coffee on "Eugene".
Have to admit it took me a minute
to get Hygiene. :-)

Sorry about the shoulder Marian.
I've always thought life was a
bit screwed up. Seems it should
be easier as you get older, after
all the younger ones can tolerate
it better. And we should have
our full set of brains when we're
kids so we can make good decisions.
And then have lots of fun and no
worries as we get older. :-)

Hi Cindy...it's good to see you.
I'll be hunkered down NY eve too.
Like Marian,I'm over the partying on
NY eve phase of my life. I agree
with Eden, it's probably my least fave.
But going to a Beatles (cover band)
concert on NY day...should be
fun.

Lol Candy...where do you find all these
cute dogs?

P.S. Marian...ya caught me. I wasn't
sure whether it was supposed to be
"might" or "mite". But I can see now
why "mite" would make more sense! :-)
Love reading how old slang got started..
I should get a book.

I'm kinda enjoying these "off the cuff"
posts...maybe I could learn a thing or
two and not be such a blabber.

Now, where did that Chelone get off
to?

Okay I off to venture outside...brrr!

Have a good day all!

Ei
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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Sneaking in...

Hi there Eilleen II ,aka Shade-
we had a 'Shady Lady' guest from
another forum (New England maybe ?)
that joined us for one of our gardens
at IU5 . Glad you braved the waters again-
it takes awhile to get everyone squared
away. Don't give up the ship !

I'd like to get rid of 20 too Cindy, and have
done so before. The best approach was the
walking regimen, which I actually enjoy, but
it has to be at a brisk pace and at least 15
miles a week before it does any good. I don't
have a hard time cutting out sweets, but cheese
is another story !

Back later...

Kathy in Napa
Full_Bloom
14 years ago
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I guess that should have been blabber-*er*.

Okay Candy, not up to the elf yet,
but here's my purple fingers for you.
It almost looks black in the pic, but isn't,
it's called "dark purple" and looks almost
like a dark garnet. I made the pic smaller
to save myself from the harsh realities
of a blow up. :-)

{{gwi:188354}}

Well, I think this will be it for me
today. I've got to see if I can
find my mom's old "special occasion"
seafood salad. Think I'll make it for
tonight. I remember it's an olive
oil and lemon base with endive, shrimp
and crab, but I can't remember
what else was in it.

So off to the store with me. If I
can't find the recipe, maybe my
sis will remember it.

TTYL!

Ei
gardenbug
14 years ago
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Kathy, I do cheese and nuts instead of meat.
I'm not a big meat eater. Mind you,
I have more than 20lbs to get rid of.
Doesn't help that there's more company
coming tonight, so DD and I just prepared
an apple/cranberry/raspberry pie.

Some day perhaps we'll make a list of Eileens and
Cynthias and so on so this old lady can
identify who I am writing to!?

Hi Woody! Thinking of you and Randy and the doggies.

Laundry time...and maybe a walk. (-25C today)
'bug
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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Dios mio, you Canadians are tough stock !
I am ashamed to say that I only walk if it's
above 45 ! What a zone 9 wimp I am..
I don't eat much meat either 'bug, maybe twice a
week-I think the volume of the cheese is my issue, lol !

I will be monitoring the situation closely
to see if Ei does in fact stay away for the
rest of the day.

Kathy in Napa
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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Zone 5 wimp here. I'm a
fair weather walker. But
that's -25c, right? Which
makes it not soooo bad.

Ei, love the nail polish
color. I bought Bella a bottle
each of red and green sparkley
to wear for the holidays. I can't
remember the last time I had
polish on my nails. Makes them
feel like they can't breathe, if
that makes any sense.

Ei, no privacy issues for any of us
on FB that I know of.

I could go for the 20 lb. weight loss too.
If only we were all just a couple of inches
taller we'd be perfect, right?

Trying to move this annoying Idyll along.
We're almost to the end!

Eden
chelone
14 years ago
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Snowing here and will likely turn to rain which I hope doesn't freeze on surfaces. That diminishes the pretty part of it and increases the danger factor significantly. Eden, you are such a weather wuss! if you spend all your time counting the days until the vernal equinox you'll miss all the fun of the here and now. ;)

I have to make myself get outdoors at this time of year. The boundless enthusiasm of that brindle dope and the knowledge that a daily dose of UV and fresh air keeps the doldrums at bay is what inspires me. When I had horses and lived in a far colder place than I do now I never recall being cold in the winter. I dressed appropriately and was simply too busy taking care of necessary business to notice.

Incidently, I had no scrolling issues, either. And what is up with iVillage, anyway? maybe they should ask Spike for some pointers on how to run the site... . One more post to get us over the magic 100 number.

Lovely nail polish, Ei. Way back when (when I had my straight job and wore pantyhose) I used to have manicured nails. No kidding. I swore by Avon nail products and did my own nails. I could get nearly a week out of properly applied nail polish, and knew how to repair a torn nail. I used to love a deep burgundy or brown nail polish for winter, too. I never did manage to master the "French manicure" or the other style from the '40s where they used to accent the moons at the base of your fingernails. That looks super if you have long nails, BTW.

The big mirror is now on it's newly pickled frame, the thread rack is pickled, and the freshly painted pegboard rack is now in place in the Salon. I nearly had a stroke moving the mirror, it's 42"H x72"W and it's heavy. But it's done and it looks nice. I painted the dressing screen but didn't have the stomach to stand in line behind 2 dozen other women at JoAnn's (worst fabric store in the world), I failed in my mission to purchase fabric to cover the panels. I have to get the bookcase painted but am putting off the requisite sanding. I am goind to have the helpmeet assist me in putting up some shelf brackets to support some stereo components this afternoon, that will get them out of their temporary quarters (atop plywood across the railing around the stairwell).

Returned home with red wine, Champagne, potatoes, and milk. I will not be ringing in the New Year tonight, but we plan a celebration for tomorrow that involves a stuffed pork roast. Maybe Delicate Chocolate cake, too? Bagged cranberries are always in the produce department at the grocery store around here. I think they have the half life of disposable diapers and nuclear waste.

And yes, this is the hottest read out there, Kathy. The unconditional support of the Sisterhood, the matchless wit, and "tell it like it is" spirit aptly illustrated with photographs guarantees it, I think.

Hey Eden, why do you have chicken wire on the door into your kitchen?
Lara Noles
14 years ago
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My comprehension's not the best when scrolling but I'll give a stab at replying to Chelone. It'll be one more post right?

Why do I have chicken wire on the door to my kitchen?

The door's there to keep the kitties out of the
kitchen. And the "screen" is chickenwire because
I like it better than regular screen. More see through
and I just like the look of it.

Chelone, the salon is really coming along. You're making it into a comfy yet organized work space.

I don't care how I dress...I despise snow...and don't think it's at all pretty...just cold and wet! Winter is not for me but I don't spend a whole lot of time
worrying about it. I'm not one to get the doldrums often at all. There's lots to do inside this time of year. Warm and cozy indoors! That's my motto for this season.

Bella and I are off to the bookstore.
gardenbug
14 years ago
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My guess is that -25C is only -15F.
I'm still indoors though so far, with various duties.

Pantyhose? Chelone, do they still make them???
(Not much use on the farm... nor is nail polish
or lipstick, only chapstick.)

I need to grow about 10 inches I figure Eden....
and like Marian, I've been shrinking these days.

Back to baby business.
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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We are making substantial headway on this thread !
Home from the awfice so I no longer have to scroll,
But I will continue the columnar style to accommodate
My wide-screened friends.
2pm beer is poured (2pm comes early on New Years
Eve) Great White Beer from Lost Coast brewery in Eureka.

So maybe we should have a friendly 20pound a-thon this winter ?
And I say this as I am eating crackers and cheese and swilling beer
for lunch, lol. I do need to get rid of the leftover
Christmas cheese though.

I hope we will get a photo essay of the improvements
In the Salon Chelone. I didnt take a single photo of the
interior last summer , though I guess the myriad
Pics of vegetable world will have to do !

Eden, you cant go to the bookstore till you post a few
more times !

No nail polish here either..though I do like to
have the toes done upon occasion, since I rarely
use them for weeding, digging, or doing dishes.

Onward !

Kathy in Napa
chelone
14 years ago
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Still no scrolling issues here, but this should put the wrap on the whole unhappy business.

I figured the chicken wire was a definite "look". Very clever!
candy_j
14 years ago
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Well, it looks as though this title will be finished
By next year after all. Im glad we have no plans
To go out tonight, a nice change from other years.
Still, Im feeling a bit snarky because its likely
Someone will just drop by unexpectedly and
After the holiday rush, DH and I are ready for a
Quiet night to watch movies. One hates to
Answer the door in ones thermal long johns
Even if they do have a pretty floral pattern.

Ei, youre right the nail polish does look black
But dark garnet gives me a good idea of the true
Color. Your hand is very pretty, well
Manicured and sporting quite the ring!

Chelone, when are you going to post some
Salon pictures?! You are such a workhorse
In tackling major projects and perfecting new
Skills that you should be showing off these
Accomplishments!

Eileen, Ill be one to call you Shade. I recall
The name from the hosta forum, where I posted
A few times last summer, so it seems natural
And familiar to me.

Marian, that shot sounds scary but does it help?
Right away? Or does the shot have other
Unpleasant side effects? Ill keep my fingers
Crossed for you.

Health tip of the day: Keep regular bathroom habits.
{{gwi:188357}}
Full_Bloom
14 years ago
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psssttt....

over here....

(don't tell Kathy I was here).

But, after reading Eden's post
I now know what my New Year's
Resolution will be....

I'm going to grow 4"!

Remember...I wasn't here...

me
candy_j
14 years ago
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OK, your secret's safe with me :-)
dodgerdudette
14 years ago
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Gotcha !
denisez10
14 years ago
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Putting a fork in this thread.
Gratified that the idyll tradition
of Eden and Chelone sparring over
observance of days left to spring
is being upheld.

Ei, your hand and nails are gorgeous!
No painted nails here, ever, toes or
fingers. Drab suits me!

Candy, my cat Oskar would've made a
threesome on that toilet.
Marty and I, alone in our first
apartment ages ago, heard the bathroom
being used. We cautiously tip-toed
down the hall (expecting what?
An intruder with a weak bladder?)
and found Oskar perched on the throne,
with that fixed, glassy-eyed expression
cats get. Ah, old times...

Lasagna for five has morphed
into lasagna for eight and
possibly more (take-out order
has been adjusted!) The outdoor
fireplace area has been swept,
pots shoved out of the way,
rug laid down, chairs and benches
assembled. Indoors, have chased every
last dust bunny hopping over the
floors. We'll see how late
we make it. Happy New Year's Eve, idylls!
chloehoover
14 years ago
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I'll give this thread another jab to make sure it's done, LOL --

Ei - love the nails and color (& the salad sounds major yummy!).

'bug and Chelone - Im sorry to report that the Giant food stores apparently dont know about the shelf life of cranberries - they can be found in neither fresh nor frozen form (luckily I have some of the latter in the freezer) -- I am not going to go on the NoVA quest to find the durned things today - I did however, decide, that an FB recommended ale could welcome in the new year - so Blue Moon it is...

Kathy - I had hard time stopping laughing at the "need to finish the Xmas cheese" -- I said tht w/ the fig/goat cheese appetizer -- until I discovered it seemed 5 lbs had hit the scales somehow.... so into the trash the last slurps went; and the ham to the freezer for travel to PA, etc....

Already hit the book store and stocked up on some mags (not enuf garden ones out right now, bummer); a couple of net flix, a pizza for later, and ta ta... I hope someone can start the New Year/ New Decade Idyll....
Jab, jab -- happy new year to all (Im happy to grow 4 Inches upward also if someone will supply the diet..).

--Cindy

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