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

Surprising Saturday

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

YES, it IS HOT enough for me...

flan

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Good morning, Good Geeks!

I'm off for my walk, before it gets too hot.

And watching The Tour.

I'm not sure what else we'll be up to today.

Have a good weekend, everyone! smile

FNW · Guru

I just plan to relax today. DH will take the boys to the library to return their books, clean the pool filter, then we can hang out by the pool. Church later then dinner.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Good morning! Surprise indeed! First, I overslept and just as I hit the potty I can hear the trucks pulling in to cut my tree down. Due to the location of the tree they have to take the back fence down and go through the neighbor's back yard. I'm sure they liked their 7:30 surprise too. Now we are rushing to get ready to head off to the parade.

FNW · Guru

Tree removal stresses me out. Every time, they end up damaging a plant or fence.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

The tree was stressing me out every time the wind blew!

Grr, sideways! That's about 15 feet up on a 40 foot tree!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Did it get struck by lightening, SB?

I bet you're glad it's gone.

FNW · Guru

My tree guy was saying that when people top their trees too far down, they will grow back, but unless they continue to top them, lower and lower, they will develop rot.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
My tree guy was saying that when people top their trees too far down, they will grow back, but unless they continue to top them, lower and lower, they will develop rot.

this is true. After I had 26 trees taken down and the stumps ground, I still had to inject tree root killing poison into the roots because little sapplings were popping up everywhere. That went on for 3 years after the trees came down.

jlbear71 · Guru

Morning! Hot and humid today!

We are shopping for a new lawn mower today. The one we had bit the dust. Too much to repair it.

Out to breakfast first. Shopping takes energy. I am ready, waiting on DH.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I am at work and just sorted a big bag of M&M's by color.

Guess which of the 5 colors (not including brown) won? I was surprised.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
I am at work and just sorted a big bag of M&M's by color.

Guess which of the 5 colors (not including brown) won? I was surprised.

flan

red

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I took my walk.

Did some weeding and watering.

Now I need to get a shower, and play chase Jeep for Wayne and Mere.

We'll meet them at Blue Mesa for lunch at 11:30.

Hopefully, I can have a lazy afternoon. smile

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Did my errands and took the dog for a walk and I am drenched. I am not going to go outside again today. I need to grab a friend and go to the movies later, perfect movie day since it is so hot.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Flan, you must be ridiculously bored!!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Afternoon.

It's hot everywhere.

We had three trees cut down and one that fell.

We pulled the stumps and brought in soil.

It was easier to do that here.

Happy Saturday, ya'll.

chef · Guru

It's supposed to be "extremely hot" here the next few days. I'm always amused when the weather gets characterized as "extremely hot" since this is the desert and it's normal for it to be well into the 100s.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Watching Tiny Houses, and it seems every time some one comments about how small the appliances are.

Crazy.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Watching Tiny Houses, and it seems every time some one comments about how small the appliances are.

Crazy.

Those things are no more than a pull along camper but pricier. I have to say, it would be great to have one, use as a guest house at home and as a vacation home.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Watching Tiny Houses, and it seems every time some one comments about how small the appliances are.

Crazy.
Those things are no more than a pull along camper but pricier. I have to say, it would be great to have one, use as a guest house at home and as a vacation home.

If I were younger, capable, and didn't have kids, I could see myself having some of them.

But I grew up in a small house.

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

lilyofcourse wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Watching Tiny Houses, and it seems every time some one comments about how small the appliances are.

Crazy.
Those things are no more than a pull along camper but pricier. I have to say, it would be great to have one, use as a guest house at home and as a vacation home.
If I were younger, capable, and didn't have kids, I could see myself having some of them.
But I grew up in a small house.

I love the small houses. Not for me personally but I really believe they have their place for some. Like for an elderly parent that wants to remain independent but needs to be checked on. Or a handicapped adult that wants the same thing. They are a great way to give freedom to those people, and their caregivers, while still giving everyone peace of mind.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tignanello wrote:
Flan, you must be ridiculously bored!!

No, it was for my cooking class.

Oh, and it was ORANGE...the winning color in bag #1.

Bag #2 was BLUE.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I found a floor plan for a 2 br, 2 bath house I'd love to have.

I think the big thing about small houses is the functionality of space.

And organization.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

So these are the before and after pics of the trunk. DD wanted a bit of a distressed look. The is a solid cedar Lane chest with maple veneer on the outside. My suggestion is never undertake a job refinishing something with veneers, nearly impossible to strip. Anyway, we are pleased with the outcome.

-- Edited by I know what to do_sometimes on Saturday 23rd of July 2016 05:27:15 PM

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Hey that looks great!

Lindley · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Watching Tiny Houses, and it seems every time some one comments about how small the appliances are.

Crazy.
Those things are no more than a pull along camper but pricier. I have to say, it would be great to have one, use as a guest house at home and as a vacation home.
If I were younger, capable, and didn't have kids, I could see myself having some of them.
But I grew up in a small house.

I love the small houses. Not for me personally but I really believe they have their place for some. Like for an elderly parent that wants to remain independent but needs to be checked on. Or a handicapped adult that wants the same thing. They are a great way to give freedom to those people, and their caregivers, while still giving everyone peace of mind.

I agree , even for single or child free adults who want to spend more time outdoors .

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Hey that looks great!

Too bad her bedroom is such a mess, the distressed part color matches her bedroom set we just bought. It does look good. The towel underneath it will be gone once I find an area rug I like.

Lindley · Guru

Looks real nice Ikwtd

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Hey that looks great!

Too bad her bedroom is such a mess, the distressed part color matches her bedroom set we just bought. It does look good. The towel underneath it will be gone once I find an area rug I like.

Great job...it looks so pretty, IKWTDS!

vtveggie · Member

I have spent the past couple of months stewing in the feels and really couldn't figure out why. I'm NOT a hot weather person and I thought I was having some sort of super late mid-life crisis regarding my marriage. Well, someone suggested that I might try going without alcohol for a while and see if that helped. I must say, while I do miss my cabernet, I feel amazing. No more sadness or irritability AND I dropped 8 lbs! Today I was invited to a friend's house on the lake for a swim, before the crazy thunderstorm rolled into town, and they were making margaritas. I declined, because I didn't want to mess with my happy juju. Everyone thought I was insane (I'm usually the one having three or four drinks and laughing my head off). I wasn't sure what to say so I just told everyone I was avoiding alcohol during the heat because it gave me headaches and made me fat. Seemed legit and they bought it. So that was my big Saturday... oh and then dinner with my cute little family. My daughter cooked for us with her new crock pot and it was awesome. It's so wild how much you can make in one of those things! The rain has ended and my wife wants to go out for a walk before the mosquitoes come out. Barefoot walking on wet grass with my love. aww aww aww

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

vtveggie wrote:
I have spent the past couple of months stewing in the feels and really couldn't figure out why. I'm NOT a hot weather person and I thought I was having some sort of super late mid-life crisis regarding my marriage. Well, someone suggested that I might try going without alcohol for a while and see if that helped. I must say, while I do miss my cabernet, I feel amazing. No more sadness or irritability AND I dropped 8 lbs! Today I was invited to a friend's house on the lake for a swim, before the crazy thunderstorm rolled into town, and they were making margaritas. I declined, because I didn't want to mess with my happy juju. Everyone thought I was insane (I'm usually the one having three or four drinks and laughing my head off). I wasn't sure what to say so I just told everyone I was avoiding alcohol during the heat because it gave me headaches and made me fat. Seemed legit and they bought it. So that was my big Saturday... oh and then dinner with my cute little family. My daughter cooked for us with her new crock pot and it was awesome. It's so wild how much you can make in one of those things! The rain has ended and my wife wants to go out for a walk before the mosquitoes come out. Barefoot walking on wet grass with my love.

That sounds like one fantastic day! Good for you the alcohol (as I sit here sipping a cab). I really need some tasty crock pot recipes, and not the stews or whole chicken recipes, but something to knock the socks off! What did your DD cook?

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
Looks real nice Ikwtd

Thanks everyone. I think the most thing I like about it was doing such a project with DD. She really wanted the trunk in her room, it had just been sitting in the garage all these years. I let her pick out the color and hardware and had her sanding, staining, and even doing the poly coats. I also showed her that in between coats you have to sand with a fine sandpaper to get that store bought smoothness. She was impressed especially since I let her use my power tool, aka the power sander.

vtveggie · Member

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
vtveggie wrote:
I have spent the past couple of months stewing in the feels and really couldn't figure out why. I'm NOT a hot weather person and I thought I was having some sort of super late mid-life crisis regarding my marriage. Well, someone suggested that I might try going without alcohol for a while and see if that helped. I must say, while I do miss my cabernet, I feel amazing. No more sadness or irritability AND I dropped 8 lbs! Today I was invited to a friend's house on the lake for a swim, before the crazy thunderstorm rolled into town, and they were making margaritas. I declined, because I didn't want to mess with my happy juju. Everyone thought I was insane (I'm usually the one having three or four drinks and laughing my head off). I wasn't sure what to say so I just told everyone I was avoiding alcohol during the heat because it gave me headaches and made me fat. Seemed legit and they bought it. So that was my big Saturday... oh and then dinner with my cute little family. My daughter cooked for us with her new crock pot and it was awesome. It's so wild how much you can make in one of those things! The rain has ended and my wife wants to go out for a walk before the mosquitoes come out. Barefoot walking on wet grass with my love.
That sounds like one fantastic day! Good for you the alcohol (as I sit here sipping a cab). I really need some tasty crock pot recipes, and not the stews or whole chicken recipes, but something to knock the socks off! What did your DD cook?

She made a pot roast with some veggies. She set it all up this morning and it cooked all day. The house smells really good, I must say. I think I might go get one of these things for the house. She had specifically requested one for her birthday (which was this past week). She's moving into an apartment with some friends, at college, for her junior and senior years. They are nursing students and are gone all day. She wanted to be able to set up dinner in a crock pot so it would be ready to share in the evening, after they got home from clinical. It came with a little booklet and there were a few recipes in it. She got the pot roast recipe online, though. Tomorrow, she wants to make pulled pork. I'm very excited about her gift (haha). biggrin

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

pot roast in the crock pot is a must, only good way to cook one! Once it is cooler here I will do one.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Oh Boy, storm coming through, some siding just came off the house. Dog is going nuts and it's only wind!

Ohfour · Hooker

We bought my mom a car today. 2007 Grand Prix. 115k miles, $2500. Steal. Gun Metal Grey. If she doesnt like it, i will drive it.

But while we were there I found a 99 Corvette. 31k miles. I think as a surprise to G, I'm going to trade in my Z for that. I had my dream car, its time for him to have his...

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
We bought my mom a car today. 2007 Grand Prix. 115k miles, $2500. Steal. Gun Metal Grey. If she doesnt like it, i will drive it.

But while we were there I found a 99 Corvette. 31k miles. I think as a surprise to G, I'm going to trade in my Z for that. I had my dream car, its time for him to have his...

I smell a geek meet with Vette!

Divine Geek · Guru

I have decided I want to try to wear heels again. So I'm pacing the basement in 3" heels hoping to retrain my foot to bend again. Hope it works, there are so many cute shoes out there.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Divine Geek wrote:
I have decided I want to try to wear heels again. So I'm pacing the basement in 3" heels hoping to retrain my foot to bend again. Hope it works, there are so many cute shoes out there.

There are cute ones with 2" heels as well. Just saying.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

DG video yourself walking around and share. Need a laugh right now. The dog is a pITA during storms.

Divine Geek · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
I have decided I want to try to wear heels again. So I'm pacing the basement in 3" heels hoping to retrain my foot to bend again. Hope it works, there are so many cute shoes out there.
There are cute ones with 2" heels as well. Just saying.

I have some 2" ones too. However, I can't wear those either. i had foot surgery a few years ago, ever since, my foot/toes don't really bend like they used to. Making wearing heels difficult. I'm hoping if I ease back into them, it will loosen up my muscles/tendons and allow me to wear them again.

and no video, I actually am very adept at walking in heels, my foot just screams after not too long. I made it about 15 minutes before I had to take them off.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

HUGE tree down near me. Not going anywhere tonight.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Geez, stay safe.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Geez, stay safe.

everything is fine. Storm has passed. And temps are rising once again.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

The revenge of humidity!

It's actually 77 here. Real feal of 88.

Not kidding.

It's nice.

Glad to hear the storms are passed for you.

I saw the picture on FB.

Yikes!

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Saturday is over. Thank goodness.

Lindley · Guru

Saturday has been a good one for me. Went to a play and lunch with another friend and my great nieces first birthday party.

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

DN and I had a nice dinner out. DH was thrilled. Have a house full of dogs right now.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Went to get tacos this morning, and found that there was all sorts of yellow "crime scene" tape still up at the blinking light. I knew that AirLife had been around last night, but wasn't aware that the accident was so close. We (our community) have been begging for a full stop light for years, not just a blinking light. There have been 2 (pedestrian) fatalities, and numerous crashes at the intersection, but TexDoT says there is not enough traffic to warrant a light. What do we have to do to convince them?

The next time TexDoT puts up those rubber-hose counters across the streets at the intersection, we're (community) going to pass the word, and we'll all take turns going over and over and over those counters! We'll increase the traffic dramatically!