Good morning All. Coffees on.

[April Marie]

22 minutes ago, Willow said:

 

today, I will be baking bread and maybe some cinnamon rolls.  Good day for that.

 

Willow

Oooh, I am so jealous. Our oven died at Thanksgiving. It is a combo wall oven, warming drawer, microwave unit in a custom cabinet. Of course, no one makes one like it anymore so we finally were able to order an oven/microwave combo and a warming drawer from a different manufacturer. Ordered the oven in December...just told it has been pushed back to an April 5 delivery timeframe. We have the warming drawer here.

 

Last night, the microwave component died - started sparking/arcing so I shut the power off to the whole unit at the breaker box. 

 

Lynn loves to bake and cook so it's been a struggle - lots of salads and things we can make in a crock pot or pressure cooker or on the stove.  In a pinch, she takes everything to her mother's and uses her oven.

 

Enjoy the day!!

 

April

[Willow]

@April Marie I don’t bake bread in it but we have a Cousinart combo Unit bake, broil, toast and air fry.  Bread is hard enough to get right without using a little oven but we use that for nearly everything else.  I suppose I could use it one loaf at a time but today, I’m making two.  And I have a working oven.  Sorry, it’s taking you so long to get.  When we bought our condo there was no refrigerator and we needed a new washer and dryer.  We had to change brands and or models to get one when we needed it.

 

Good luck

 

Willow

[KymmieL]

Well my wife has been a PITA. Me and my son have gotten a clean out service that will be coming in tomorrow to help clear out the house. At first she refused wouldn't even listen to reason. Then after talking to my mom she relented. But she went back to do some more, Then again it will be cheaper if we already have stuff in bags.

 

I am wondering if my brother in law was either transgender or a CD. In one of the bedrooms. There is bras and panties, womans clothing. In the bathroom there is makeup and makeup remover wipes. There was a few pairs of heels in different parts of the house. My mother in law passed in 2004.

 

I guess we will never know.

 

Kymmie

[April Marie]

10 hours ago, KymmieL said:

Well my wife has been a PITA. Me and my son have gotten a clean out service that will be coming in tomorrow to help clear out the house. At first she refused wouldn't even listen to reason. Then after talking to my mom she relented. But she went back to do some more, Then again it will be cheaper if we already have stuff in bags.

 

I am wondering if my brother in law was either transgender or a CD. In one of the bedrooms. There is bras and panties, womans clothing. In the bathroom there is makeup and makeup remover wipes. There was a few pairs of heels in different parts of the house. My mother in law passed in 2004.

 

I guess we will never know.

 

Kymmie

Oh, my. We all have secrets in our lives. Sorry that you're going through this - it certainly is filled with stress and emotion.

[April Marie]

Good morning everyone!!! I can't believe I slept until almost 4 this morning - a rarity for me anymore. No sign of the black bear this morning when I walked the dogs...but the deer clean out one of our bird feeders nightly. On the good side, I can sit here looking out my den window and it's like watching The Nature Channel. every day.

 

Enjoy the day, be safe and give yourself a hug. You deserve it.

[MirandaB]

Good morning! Was out and about yesterday with a walking group (so mostly strangers to me) and was suprised to hear 'she/her' being used about me an hour or two into the walk on a very light makeup day. Then a 'ma'am' at the food truck too, so apparently people who don't know me already are slotting me into the correct category. What's new to me is that this is happening without a mask being on and at least yesterday I didn't get the disheartening 'corrections' that have often followed such moments in the past. 

[Maddee]

Good morning transpulsatiions

 

@RhondaS I love what you’re experiencing❤️

 

 

[April Marie]

42 minutes ago, RhondaS said:

Good morning! Was out and about yesterday with a walking group (so mostly strangers to me) and was suprised to hear 'she/her' being used about me an hour or two into the walk on a very light makeup day. Then a 'ma'am' at the food truck too, so apparently people who don't know me already are slotting me into the correct category. What's new to me is that this is happening without a mask being on and at least yesterday I didn't get the disheartening 'corrections' that have often followed such moments in the past. 

There is just so much  goodness in this!!!

[Lelouch vi Ushiromiya]

Good morning, having my first cup of coffee... desperately needed. I'm so glad to put this past week behind me in the rear view mirror. It was just one of those weeks for me that seemed like they'd never end...and I'm glad it's over. I hope this week will be a better one. Gonna try to work on cleaning my apartment a little bit today to try to start my week off on a better foot. 

 

[Willow]

Good morning 

 

I've made my first cup, bold and black.

 

I am a little disappointed with my bread.  It really looked right when I put it in the oven. Nicely risen, rounded top.  But when I took it out the top had flattened.  Tastes fine just doesn’t look like I’d expected.  The raisin bread came out pretty Good!  We already ate ½ a loaf.  
 

We’ve been catching up on Netflix.  Broadcast tv has been disappointing.  Seems like the have very few new episodes, everything is a repeat and March Madness hasn’t even begun.  We had started Stranger Things quite a while ago but stopped.  And we started Outlander, but have caught up until the last three seasons come out.  Apparently, another pay cable channel has the exclusive rights for the next three years.  I suppose we’ll have to find another one to enjoy.  We could do an Amazon Prime, anybody got a recommendation?  
 

hugs

 

Willow

[April Marie]

10 minutes ago, Willow said:

Good morning 

 

I've made my first cup, bold and black.

 

I am a little disappointed with my bread.  It really looked right when I put it in the oven. Nicely risen, rounded top.  But when I took it out the top had flattened.  Tastes fine just doesn’t look like I’d expected.  The raisin bread came out pretty Good!  We already ate ½ a loaf.  
 

We’ve been catching up on Netflix.  Broadcast tv has been disappointing.  Seems like the have very few new episodes, everything is a repeat and March Madness hasn’t even begun.  We had started Stranger Things quite a while ago but stopped.  And we started Outlander, but have caught up until the last three seasons come out.  Apparently, another pay cable channel has the exclusive rights for the next three years.  I suppose we’ll have to find another one to enjoy.  We could do an Amazon Prime, anybody got a recommendation?  
 

hugs

 

Willow

The bread sounds delicious! Since the microwave of our combo oven/microwave/warming drawer has now joined the oven in the land of dead appliances...and the new oven/microwave isn't due in until April, we ordered a microwave/convection oven/air fryer combo thru Amazon. So, we'll at least be able to do some light baking soon.

 

Amazon Prime suggestions? The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel. The Expanse (if you like science fiction). Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

[Ivy]

The Marvelous Mrs Maisel is fun.

[Willow]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[Ivy]

The ABC murders maybe if you like mysteries.

 

A lot of things on there end up being paid for.  Which is ok I guess if you are really interested.

[Donica]

Good morning All, or should I say good afternoon. I'm a bit late to the party today. Just moving a little slow. My best wishes @KymmieL Been there myself a couple times. It's never easy. Hope all goes as well as it possibly can considering.

 

Donica

[heatherd]

My niece Tracy and and I had time together.She is transgender like me now 18 years old.Good thing is my brother has been supportive of her transition.She started her transition at age 16 which I have been helping her out and told me she has decided not to have the GRS.Is like me,happy the way I am

[April Marie]

Good morning, all!! Another early start for me but we ended up going to bed around 9PM last night and I fell asleep almost immediately so getting 5+ hours seems to be my norm.

 

Sending out good thoughts for @KymmieL today that all goes smoothly.

[KymmieL]

Yesterday wasn't too bad. We found the keys and title for my brothers cars. The friend across the street bought them. The clean out crew was fantastic. 2 20' trailer loads. Today the deep cleaning crew comes and they are dropping off the trailer to load.

 

Wife is doing OK. Did brunch with her aunt and Uncle. which was nice.

 

Have a good presidents day.

 

Kymmie

[Ivy]

Kinda slept in myself.  I stayed up late and watched Abigail Thorn's play "The Prince" last night. 

[Willow]

Went to church alone yesterday, my wife wasn’t feeling well.  Was treated with kindness and love.

 

Then last night I went to an online church with almost all new friends.  That one meets just once a month.  I wound up being one of the last to leave.  Also, I agreed to lead the June services.  Now I just need to decide on a topic for my sermon.  I have many to pick from.

 

guess I should be getting ready for my day.  Two doctor appointments today.  One for my wife and one for my.

 

Have a blessed day 

 

Willow

 

 

 

 

[Davie]

🚲 Yay! After 5 months off because of my back and leg weakness, I finally rode my bike again. That's the longest I haven't ridden in 72 years. Feeling both older and younger right now. Tired but thrilled to flying on wheels again. Just rode around the park a few times—going to work on it gradually, but I'm back and happy. Don't sign me up for the Tour de France just yet. 

Cheers in circles,

Davie

[Mmindy]

The hotel in Nashville, TN had this Butterfly display made of old 45 records. I looked so cool and you know I have to post Butterflies.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

 

 

[Marcie Jensen]

That is cool, Mindy. Thanks for sharing.

[Cyndee]

@Mmindy how neat and creative

[April Marie]

How cool @Mmindy!! Thanks for sharing your pictures!!