Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Susan R]

49 minutes ago, Cyndee said:

the snow is flying here (and sticking I might add). 

We have lots of snow up a little further north of you.  It’s not sticking yet maybe because it’s 34°F.  Weather people say it’s going to get to 38°F so no one here is expecting anything sticking.

[Susan R]

39 minutes ago, Aidan5 said:

So far so good He really likes the school, too much walking around though haha

It’s nice to have family around especially at school. I had a brother one year younger who was with me throughout my school years. I sure miss those times.  Glad it’s all going well for you both.

[Cyndee]

41 minutes ago, Susan R said:

We have lots of snow up a little further north of you.  It’s not sticking yet maybe because it’s 34°F.  Weather people say it’s going to get to 38°F so no one here is expecting anything sticking.

 

 

34 here also (we are at about 400' elevation), it's piling up on the lawn and plants and all white here now as I look out the back window, but the road is just slush, not quite cold enough on the road surface. 

 

Get ready for the next "Pineapple express" this week, gonna be soggy...

 

Stay warm 

 

C

[TommieAnne]

I slept part of the night in my chair after awakening pre-dawn.

But had coffee, French Roast with cream as usual, worked on my computer, played on my guitar and watched the rain blow outside.

Hope everyone stays warm and toasty as this storm blows across the midwest.

TA

[KymmieL]

Well I got some type of creeping crud that is going around. Body aches, chills, muscle weakness. SO didn't make it in to work today. Probably tomorrow too. Will be sleeping in the lazy boy tonight. 

 

Kymmie

[ShawnaLeigh]

Uggh. 330am and awake well before my alarm.  I have my long commute this morning and looking forward to my travel mug and my audiobook.   I think I might just get up and Do it!  
But I’m so warm and comfortable in bed under my blankets. Lol

Maybe a bit longer here on TP then I will do it.  
Have a good day!

[tracy_j]

Just had breakfast here - 08:48. The sun is shining and the washer is full of washing to go out on the line. We have a warmer spell at the moment but still get well wrapped weather. I hope you have aren't too tired ShawnaLeigh.

 

Tracy

[ShawnaLeigh]

2 hours ago, tracy_j said:

I hope you have aren't too tired ShawnaLeigh.

I made it in to work and now just getting started.  Had to check in real quick.  LOL

Thank you!

[KathyLauren]

Today we have to trap one of our "barn" kitties.  We are re-homing him because he is terrorizing the other two and holding them captive.  All three are feral and can't be approached.  We picked up a trap a couple of days ago and got him used to it.  Today we'll bait and set it, and hopefully quickly have him safely inside.  Then we have someone from the rescue group standing by to come and get him.  He'll go to a nice horse barn where he'll be the only cat.

 

I had to scramble yesterday to get my file at Dr. Brassard's office completed.  It turned out that the lab never sent my EKG results to my doctor, who should have forwarded them to Dr. Brassard.  After some frantic phoning around, I was able to get the hospital records department to fax them directly.  I got confirmation that my file is now complete.  Whew!

[Cyndee]

@KathyLauren - Yeah the paper chase is on ! A certain amount of "bird dogging" is necessary to keep things moving, nothing happens on it's own. Good luck with the kitty. 

 

First cup tastes wonderful this morning, we are expecting another "Pineapple Express" atmospheric river and it's raining now. 

 

C

[Susan R]

2 hours ago, KathyLauren said:

All three are feral and can't be approached.

My wife and I learned about feral cats the hard way.  Back in 2009, we moved into a secluded area and one day we had one come to our home.  It was cute but the hair was matted and it looked hungry.  At first, it was very standoffish and wouldn’t come in.  My wife brought it some food and eventually she gained its trust and came inside. It jumped up into her reading chair.  We let it rest for hours there.  But later when we tried to get it to move off the chair, it suddenly threw a “kanipshin” and tried to scratch and tear apart anyone who got near.  That chair was his.  We eventually were able to shoo it away but we learned the difference between domestic and feral really quick.

 

Well, no coffee for me this morning...at least not yet.  I’m off to have some early blood draws for my labs.  I have a 3 month followup coming up.  Have a great day everyone.

 

Susan R?

[Jani]

Still sleeping fitfully.  I saw my ENT yesterday and the apparent caused of the sinus pain I've been experiencing isn't a traditional type of infection (good) but something thats causing internal swelling.  I'm going to work with an OTC regimen through the rest of winter to see if it helps.  We discussed surgery later in the season.  Oh, the joy...

 

I hope everyone's day goes well! 

Jani

[Cyndee]

@Susan R - good luck with the blood draw today Susan and I bet that first cup will taste really great later.. 

 

@Jani - Good luck with the new regimen Jani, our youngest went through multiple sinus surgeries, finally to be cured, it's a very difficult and painful condition for sure. 

 

Best 

 

C

[Jani]

Thanks Cyndee.  This has certainly got me down.  I've dealt with sinus issues for some time but they are getting more frequent.  Its time to do something.   

[KymmieL]

Starting to get better. Looks like we will be in the search for a new TV. Ours bit the dust last night. It was a hand me down from our oldest. OH well. Might get myself a cup o coffee.

 

Have a good day everyone.

 

Kymmie

[TTheta]

Best. Morning. Ever. 

 

I have a boyfriend. He is the most precious thing in the world AHH I don't have any words. I am just so happy.

[A. Dillon]

Good for you dude! 

1 hour ago, Aidan5 said:

Best. Morning. Ever. 

 

I have a boyfriend. He is the most precious thing in the world AHH I don't have any words. I am just so happy.

 

[Miseria]

Congratulations Aidan, may your well of happiness never run dry?

[Cyndee]

Today's "Pineapple Express ?" a classic signature in progress, make more coffee, kitty just came to the office to play

 

 

[KathyLauren]

35 minutes ago, Cyndee said:

Today's "Pineapple Express ?" a classic signature in progress, make more coffee, kitty just came to the office to play

 

I used to love the Pineapple Express when I lived on the we(s)t coast.  It meant warm weather in winter, and it meant I could fill the rainwater tanks for the following summer's gardening. 

[Cyndee]

39 minutes ago, KathyLauren said:

 

I used to love the Pineapple Express when I lived on the we(s)t coast.  It meant warm weather in winter, and it meant I could fill the rainwater tanks for the following summer's gardening. 

 

Hi Kathy, yes very useful to have collected rain water (as I recall you had something like 4,000 gallon storage) ?

We are expecting perhaps 12c tomorrow, in the middle of winter, that's mild.

 

My thoughts with the poor folks in Sumas, WA (right on the Canadian border) to our north in Whatcom county, are bracing for more flooding possibilities with this event ?

 

Have a nice day !

 

Cynthia

 

 

[Willow]

Hi,

 

it’s been a busy day.  Coffee was over 12 hours ago.  
 

i had an appointment with my endocrinologist this afternoon. He was happy with my progress.  He increased my progesterone by 50%.  
 

I have been seeing him by telemedicine lately as his office is over 60 miles away.  But next time he wants to see me at his office, as Willow and with my wife.  That will be in a couple of months.  I’m looking forward to that.

 

Willow

[Willow]

Oh I forgot to add that because of the storm heading across the south, I spent the afternoon after I got home getting my boat storm proofed.  More dock lines and fenders.

[TommieAnne]

11 hours ago, Willow said:

Oh I forgot to add that because of the storm heading across the south, I spent the afternoon after I got home getting my boat storm proofed.  More dock lines and fenders.

Boats can be a real haunt when the weather threatens. The kind of stuff that keeps you awake at night worrying. Hope yours remains safe and dry in the parts that are supposed to be dry!

 

Finished my first cup of coffee. Time to get a refill.

Wishing everyone a wonderful day on this snowy day!

TA

[CodePoetSarah]

I remember bad storms in the UK living on a narrowboat, if the rivers rose too high and your mooring lines were too tight it could sink the boat. Hope everything is ok.