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for me, it's simple pleasures. How about you?
As you can see from the picture, I have a really old cappuccino maker. I've been using a cup instead of the carafe because it was purchased at a yard sale more than eight years ago. I thought, "How silly! You use this machine all the time, why not buy a replacement?" and so I did. I didn't know you were supposed to tamp down the grounds for the longest time, but found out a couple of years ago. I've been using a measuring spoon. I thought "How silly! A proper tamper can't be all that expensive, get one" and so I did. I've only had one cup that holds enough milk, but I can still get it properly steamed. You're right, I thought, "How silly! Why not get more cups?" and so I bought a set. The gang's all here as of last week. Ah. I'm a happy camper.
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Comments (30)AM, I also smiled at the thought of you driving around, peeling tape off the box at the red lights. (grin) That pottery is lovely and the book looks very interesting, Mediterranean cooking is supposed to be very, very healthy. I don't have a scale and never have had one, now you'll probably be posting how useful it is and I'll think I need one! Take care of little Lucy, hug her for me. Hugs to you too. Annie...See MoreGRATITUDE Wednesday, January 16
Comments (10)Thankful that I didn't need to go anywhere or do anything, could be lazy here at home. Haven't driven the car since Sunday evening - when I stopped to get some milk on the way home... they were out, so I've been using it sparingly. Trouble is - there's some in the freezer, but it's rather large and when I went looking for it, wasn't able to find it, with minimal looking, today. Just found some, when I went down for ice cream - but it won't thaw for hours and I'll get fresh tomorrow, i.e. later today. Checked stocks - down a few thousand ... in the past month, that is - not just a day or two. Have some (real) bills that need paying, lost one for med tests for a while - tomorrow. Old Farts' coffee hour tomorrow, and must take Driver's Handbook back, plus do some printing at the library. Need to write some letters that I hadn't got around to before Christmas. Plus darn some socks. Enough to eat - including had one of those ripening tomatoes that I picked green at frost in the fall. Warm home. No aches or pains. Mind in reasonably good condition. Pleased that my licence will still be valid for a while longer, giving me time to take the necessary tests. Good wishes for various things for which to be thankful through the rest of the week. ole joyful...See MoreRoses Unlimited Rose Order
Comments (18)Moses, I cannot thank you enough for your excellent advice! Thank you for knowledge about Quietness, and proper pruning. I have a feeling I will be ordering another one of her next year, if she is productive as she seems! I am just struggling with trying to figure out where all of these will go! The spot I do have in mind for Quietness will actually be in my front bed, by our large decorative lamp post, which I think will be quite pretty. I am placing my order for Lady Ashe along with Heirloom from Northland Rosarium today, and have a lovely spot of 6ft-high fence reserved for her. That is an excellent idea regarding the French drain. We are lucky to have excellent neighbors as well, so I will see if they have any ideas, as they have mentioned drainage previously. I began the discussion of additional French drains to DH, and he agreed to "look into it." I suppose that if it proves to be too expensive, I could perhaps convert that bed into my cutting garden instead, since it will be filled with a lot of annuals or wetness-tolerant perennials. Since the annuals don't form deep roots, a shorter raised bed might still work, and I could just flip-flop bed placement. So many decisions! Spring is really approaching quite rapidly, for those of us who are doing a lot of garden remodeling, when you think about it!...See MoreWhat are you grateful for?
Comments (42)i am grateful that DH & I are able to travel as we are still on the young side. i did not realize this until we were just on the West Coast for 12 days this month. almost everyone we saw were of retiring age. i said to myself "WOW we are really blessed. there was a couple in their mid-70's who were seeing Big Sur for the first time. we were there in 2014 and back again this month. i am truly grateful that we have our health, financial ability and kids who take care of the dog, cat and our home while we are away. good coffee our kids all get along and enjoy each others company my DD's wanted to take a trip with me :) we went to Portland for 5 days in August. DH passed on that trip youngest DD asked if i would go with her to Seattle since her boyfriend was there for a week on business. off we went in May.... my thoughts and prayers to all those with health issues, so sorry...See More- 5 years ago
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