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flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Sublime Saturday

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I hope so Flan! Are you off today?

I'm gonna get out of bed soon. Feed critters, do a little housework, go to Zumba and then Lowes. I need someone to come out and give me an estimate on a new roof. Not happy about that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Yeah, I'm off.

DH is going to lunch with his brothers (he's the middle child).

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I can't wait till mid Jan. My sister in NC is hosting a baby shower for my niece so I will get to see my nieces and both my sisters at the same time. We live in 3 different states. I wish we could spend more time together.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
I can't wait till mid Jan. My sister in NC is hosting a baby shower for my niece so I will get to see my nieces and both my sisters at the same time. We live in 3 different states. I wish we could spend more time together.

Not too much longer to wait!

flan

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Southern_Belle wrote:
I hope so Flan! Are you off today?

I'm gonna get out of bed soon. Feed critters, do a little housework, go to Zumba and then Lowes. I need someone to come out and give me an estimate on a new roof. Not happy about that.

Hopefully just your shingles need to be replaced and not the underlay.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
I hope so Flan! Are you off today?

I'm gonna get out of bed soon. Feed critters, do a little housework, go to Zumba and then Lowes. I need someone to come out and give me an estimate on a new roof. Not happy about that.
Hopefully just your shingles need to be replaced and not the underlay.

Some of the underlay needs to be replaced. The roof is 20 years old. There is a huge oak tree on that end of the house. The kind that I am not allowed to cut down. We trim and trim but it still drops stuff on the house. The people up the street are putting a metal roof on. It's just going right over the existing shingles. I might stroll up there later if they are out there working and ask some questions.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Those metal roofs seem to be popping up everywhere around here. I wonder what the negatives/positives are.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

They last much longer than shingles. I will have to research the difference. I know it costs more but I don't think it's a huge difference.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Those metal roofs seem to be popping up everywhere around here. I wonder what the negatives/positives are.

I went to a funeral at a Church that had a metal roof. It began raining and the rain hitting the roof sounded like 1000 Machine guns. I don't know if there is some type of insulation that would cut down on that, but having sat through that, that would really make me think twice.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
They last much longer than shingles. I will have to research the difference. I know it costs more but I don't think it's a huge difference.

They do cost more. But, a friend of mine who is in construction said they are much less labor intensive so he said with lower labor costs it isn't a big difference. I don't know for a fact because I have a shingle roof but something to consider.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Those metal roofs seem to be popping up everywhere around here. I wonder what the negatives/positives are.
I went to a funeral at a Church that had a metal roof. It began raining and the rain hitting the roof sounded like 1000 Machine guns. I don't know if there is some type of insulation that would cut down on that, but having sat through that, that would really make me think twice.

Well since they would put it over my existing room I think that would provide some type of sound barrier. It's probably too much for me unless I could save a few more months. We will see.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

OK, this pic is just adorable! smile

-- Edited by Lady Gaga Snerd on Saturday 27th of December 2014 08:38:09 AM

-- Edited by Lady Gaga Snerd on Saturday 27th of December 2014 08:38:27 AM

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

And the thread just got huge!!

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Oh, I could spoil that. I didn't mean to blow out the thread.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I took it off. My computer has been acting wonky and won't let me spoil it.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Oh, I could spoil that. I didn't mean to blow out the thread.

That's okay. I thought it was something I did!!

flan

ed11563 · Guru

Picture?

Maybe give it its' own thread?

Divine Geek · Guru

We are going to my uncle's for family Christmas this afternoon. I'm hiding in the basement to prepare. So many people, it get overwhelming

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Divine Geek wrote:
We are going to my uncle's for family Christmas this afternoon. I'm hiding in the basement to prepare. So many people, it get overwhelming

I think you may be coming down with something...maybe you should stay home?

evileye

flan

Divine Geek · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
We are going to my uncle's for family Christmas this afternoon. I'm hiding in the basement to prepare. So many people, it get overwhelming
I think you may be coming down with something...maybe you should stay home?
flan

Oh no, I want to go. I just can't handle all morning of family time, then all afternoon, the all evening. Introvert + Hypersomnia = overwhelmed and grumpy. I should be ok if I rest up before hand. Hopefully

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Divine Geek wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
We are going to my uncle's for family Christmas this afternoon. I'm hiding in the basement to prepare. So many people, it get overwhelming
I think you may be coming down with something...maybe you should stay home?
flan
Oh no, I want to go. I just can't handle all morning of family time, then all afternoon, the all evening. Introvert + Hypersomnia = overwhelmed and grumpy. I should be ok if I rest up before hand. Hopefully

Good luck!

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Good morning!
Flan, I hope you have a great Christmas with itty bitty!
DG, I hope you are able to enjoy the family time. Yeah, it can be a bit overwhelming at times. Sometimes we just need a small break and then we are fine.
SB, hope that roof doesn't get to expensive for you. We put a new roof on four years ago. We shingled again. We did look into a metal roof, but we both hated the thought of a metal roof. It was worth the extra cost to us.
Hi ed, IKWTDS and LGS!
We received about three inches of new snow last night. Have the decks cleared off already. Will get DGS over to clear the sidewalks later today.

I plan on knitting. I have to finish the infinity scarf I started for baby DGS momma. Yeah, I ran out of time..

DD and her family will be here tonight for supper and the bowl game. I guess I will have to cook sometime today too. Potato soup sounds like a winner to me. Nice and easy. wink

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Easy is good, Czech. Sometimes just reading about your days exhausts me!

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I can't sew! Not in my skill set at all! Kudos to those who do.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Probably why I really like watching Project Runway and watching them make outfits. I find that pretty cool.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Probably why I really like watching Project Runway and watching them make outfits. I find that pretty cool.

Heck yes! It's like a magic show.

Are you watching All Stars?

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Morning.

I got to wake up to the lovely sounds of my brother and his kids stomping up and down the hall and talking loudly about how they had to get everything together and done before leaving.

Now. This is Saturday. They have had DAYS to get things together.

The good news is they are leaving today!

Have the family thing today. Looking forward to seeing the whole family. Going to be painfully aware pawpaw isn't there. But it will be good for all of us. Life goes on doesn't it? I know he wouldn't want any of us sitting around crying over him.

Ya'll have fun with you families and doing your chores and whatever else you have planned.

Oh and those metal roofs are wonderful when it rains. The best white noise machine in the world.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Double post.

Oh and it's only 15 weeks till SPRING!!!

Yep. I am now counting down to Spring.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Saturday 27th of December 2014 12:08:55 PM

Divine Geek · Guru

Now I want to say I'm sick and not go. A few weeks ago, my aunt asked my mom to bring bread stuffing for dinner tonight. I just went upstairs and it wasn't ready. I asked if she was just baking it there. Nope, she called to check in with Aunt and the menu has changed so no need for the stuffing. Aunt said "everyone just had a big turkey dinner Thursday, so who wants it again?" Well, we didn't. Heck, I didn't even have dinner on Thursday, turkey or otherwise. I'm sure you want to know what we are having. Ham. Great, I don't like ham. I choke down one piece a year because that's what my mom insists on having on Christmas Eve. I guess this shouldn't surprise me. It happens every family dinner we have, there is almost nothing I like. And no, I don't think they should cater to me, but it's still annoying. Especially since the original menu was something I like.

The othe thing that annoys me? Aunt said they need desserts. That would have been nice to know at least yesterday, then I could have made something. I make awesome desserts. But no, we find out half an hour before time to leave. We are taking a left over pie and some packaged cookies. It's embarrassing

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Next time, tell them what you will be bringing and make it something you like.

All our family meals have a bit of a potluck feel to them.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Divine Geek wrote:
Now I want to say I'm sick and not go. A few weeks ago, my aunt asked my mom to bring bread stuffing for dinner tonight. I just went upstairs and it wasn't ready. I asked if she was just baking it there. Nope, she called to check in with Aunt and the menu has changed so no need for the stuffing. Aunt said "everyone just had a big turkey dinner Thursday, so who wants it again?" Well, we didn't. Heck, I didn't even have dinner on Thursday, turkey or otherwise. I'm sure you want to know what we are having. Ham. Great, I don't like ham. I choke down one piece a year because that's what my mom insists on having on Christmas Eve. I guess this shouldn't surprise me. It happens every family dinner we have, there is almost nothing I like. And no, I don't think they should cater to me, but it's still annoying. Especially since the original menu was something I like.

The othe thing that annoys me? Aunt said they need desserts. That would have been nice to know at least yesterday, then I could have made something. I make awesome desserts. But no, we find out half an hour before time to leave. We are taking a left over pie and some packaged cookies. It's embarrassing

It isn't embarrassing, just announce, as you place the store bought cookies on the counter, that you wish you had known about the menu change so you could have made one of your specialties!

Divine Geek · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Next time, tell them what you will be bringing and make it something you like.

All our family meals have a bit of a potluck feel to them.

It was supposed to be something I liked, until the menu got changed at the last minute

i won't say anything IKWTDS, I will sit quietly in the corner and will it to end. Just like every holiday

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Bring a kindle or some other electronic to amuse yourself. Do a secret video of the family antics and later, post on FB.

Divine Geek · Guru

I'll have my phone. But then I'm sure my mother will tell me to stop being antisocial. At first, we were having family Christmas on the 26th. I was all for that.....since I had to work lol

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Divine Geek wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Next time, tell them what you will be bringing and make it something you like.

All our family meals have a bit of a potluck feel to them.

It was supposed to be something I liked, until the menu got changed at the last minute
i won't say anything IKWTDS, I will sit quietly in the corner and will it to end. Just like every holiday

And you were not bringing anything? Your mother was but you were not?

How old are you again?

Sorry if that sounds mean but it sounds really childish to me.

I hope you go and I hope you have a lot of fun. Families are not around forever. Enjoy them while you have them. We are missing someone very important this year and I remember the years I complained about going. If I had to do all over again, I would have gone. Just one more family dinner. Just one more story. Just one more hug. I'd give anything for just one more.

Divine Geek · Guru

For the record, I am 34, thanks for asking. And thank you for making my day better with your rays of sunshine.

I was not asked to bring anything. Tradionally in our family, the host provides the meal. Last year Christmas was here and I spent two days preparing everything. The only reason we were bring stuffing is because my Aunt is southern and only makes cornbread stuffing, but has always liked my moms bread stuffing. I would never think to offend my host by bringing something without invitation.

I am well aware families are not around forever. My family is literally half the size it was just two years ago. I do not need you to look down on me by reminding me of that.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I must prepare for some in law torture today...

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Divine Geek wrote:
For the record, I am 34, thanks for asking. And thank you for making my day better with your rays of sunshine.

I was not asked to bring anything. Tradionally in our family, the host provides the meal. Last year Christmas was here and I spent two days preparing everything. The only reason we were bring stuffing is because my Aunt is southern and only makes cornbread stuffing, but has always liked my moms bread stuffing. I would never think to offend my host by bringing something without invitation.

I am well aware families are not around forever. My family is literally half the size it was just two years ago. I do not need you to look down on me by reminding me of that.

Pay no attention to her, DG.

Thanksgiving at my son's was: ham only. That's fine. I acknowledge the fact that I am a picky eater.

So we bought a turkey for Christmas.

{hugs}

flan

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Dropped DD off at the airport today 😥 We had a fabulous visit, but it is never long enough. Her plane ended up being delayed - at the pre-flight inspection, it was noted that the brakes on the plane were too worn to be able to land safely. So she spent an extra hour in the airport when we could have been together! Brakes are important, so she didn't mind the delay.

Her boyfriend was lovely. Everyone really liked him, and he was easy going as he joined in all of our traditions. He got the seal of approval from my parents, my aunt and uncle and DD's godmother as well as DH's brother. So he was put through the wringer and came out smiling!

Tomorrow we leave. Lots to pack up. Food to eat still - we are having "Must Go!" for lunch and dinner today. Then a 12 hour car ride tomorrow. Glad I took Monday off.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

My odometer just turned 140000.

flan

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Are you posting and driving?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
Are you posting and driving?

Tee hee...Nope.

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Mellow Momma wrote:
Dropped DD off at the airport today 😥 We had a fabulous visit, but it is never long enough. Her plane ended up being delayed - at the pre-flight inspection, it was noted that the brakes on the plane were too worn to be able to land safely. So she spent an extra hour in the airport when we could have been together! Brakes are important, so she didn't mind the delay.

Her boyfriend was lovely. Everyone really liked him, and he was easy going as he joined in all of our traditions. He got the seal of approval from my parents, my aunt and uncle and DD's godmother as well as DH's brother. So he was put through the wringer and came out smiling!

Tomorrow we leave. Lots to pack up. Food to eat still - we are having "Must Go!" for lunch and dinner today. Then a 12 hour car ride tomorrow. Glad I took Monday off.

Sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful visit. smile I like how you "welcomed" the boyfriend. My family always told the potential in-law how bad we were, once in, we would haul them back kicking and screaming, and they do not get a do over. biggrin We can make a future in-law red faced within minutes. If they survive that and STILL marry into our family, they belong to us permanently. smile

Stay safe on your travel home. It's icy in the north country.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

flan327 wrote:
Easy is good, Czech. Sometimes just reading about your days exhausts me!

flan

Reading exhausts you? confuse Bwahahahaha!

Hey, I have four hundred hand stitches done!!! biggrin Only have to do that about 10 more times. wink

Are you REALLY tired now? biggrin

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
For the record, I am 34, thanks for asking. And thank you for making my day better with your rays of sunshine.

I was not asked to bring anything. Tradionally in our family, the host provides the meal. Last year Christmas was here and I spent two days preparing everything. The only reason we were bring stuffing is because my Aunt is southern and only makes cornbread stuffing, but has always liked my moms bread stuffing. I would never think to offend my host by bringing something without invitation.

I am well aware families are not around forever. My family is literally half the size it was just two years ago. I do not need you to look down on me by reminding me of that.

Pay no attention to her, DG.
Thanksgiving at my son's was: ham only. That's fine. I acknowledge the fact that I am a picky eater.
So we bought a turkey for Christmas.
{hugs}
flan

I'm allergic to pork so I can understand how you feel, DG. For years I had to bring my own dish so I could eat as well. Especially at Christmas and Easter. Hugs to you.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

DD and her BFF are getting me a treat from the ice cream truck. I haven't had anything in years from the ice cream man!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
DD and her BFF are getting me a treat from the ice cream truck. I haven't had anything in years from the ice cream man!

Wowsers! Enjoy!!!

flan

ed11563 · Guru

Divine Geek wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Next time, tell them what you will be bringing and make it something you like.

All our family meals have a bit of a potluck feel to them.

It was supposed to be something I liked, until the menu got changed at the last minute
i won't say anything IKWTDS, I will sit quietly in the corner and will it to end. Just like every holiday

This advice from IKWTDS is excellent advice ...

" It isn't embarrassing, just announce, as you place the store bought cookies on the counter, that you wish you had known about the menu change so you could have made one of your specialties!"

Please do this. It's important that you stand up for yourself.

And consider stopping at a fast food place to get something you can eat on the way there, since no one seems to understand that YOU COUNT.

You have to take care of yourself.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
For the record, I am 34, thanks for asking. And thank you for making my day better with your rays of sunshine.

I was not asked to bring anything. Tradionally in our family, the host provides the meal. Last year Christmas was here and I spent two days preparing everything. The only reason we were bring stuffing is because my Aunt is southern and only makes cornbread stuffing, but has always liked my moms bread stuffing. I would never think to offend my host by bringing something without invitation.

I am well aware families are not around forever. My family is literally half the size it was just two years ago. I do not need you to look down on me by reminding me of that.

Pay no attention to her, DG.
Thanksgiving at my son's was: ham only. That's fine. I acknowledge the fact that I am a picky eater.
So we bought a turkey for Christmas.
{hugs}
flan

Both of you are complaining and sound like children.

Maybe I am a bit more touchy about it this year than usual. If you feel like you are being "looked down on" that is your very own special problem.

I told you exactly why I felt the way I do. You have to be even more childish and respond with the way the two of you did.

I cried today because my pawpaw was not there. I didn't care about the food, if I could eat it or not. I cared that I could not hear my pawpaw play his guitar one more time.

So Ya'll go ahead with your whining and complaining cause you are an adult that cant seem to suck it up enough because there is nothing you like at a family gathering.

I will continue to think it is ridiculous and that you should be grateful for what you DO have.

I would give you everything we had today and for the last three weeks for just one more Christmas with my pawpaw. I would eat dirt to have one more Christmas with him.

You just don't understand.