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I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Snow Day Friday!

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

Wow. That's good news, actually. Early release days are a waste, anyway. I'm glad those kids will get an extra day - ours have been out since last Friday. I'm excited that b/c of Irma, all of our early release days have been made into full days.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Kids here had to go a few Saturdays to make up for Irma.
THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY! It has been a hellacious week! One more week of "I want my surgery done before my new deductible starts".
I hope everyone has a great day!

Divine Geek · Guru

It’s seriously 55 degrees here. Taking corgi to get his nails trimmed then an oil change. THEN home to pick up Mom. First lunch then off to the spa. She still has no idea what we’re doing 😀

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Divine Geek wrote:
It’s seriously 55 degrees here. Taking corgi to get his nails trimmed then an oil change. THEN home to pick up Mom. First lunch then off to the spa. She still has no idea what we’re doing 😀

I want to come!

FNW · Guru

Spa day for all!

TrudyML · Guru

Me too!

Got a bonus! Guess I'll have to look like I'm working.

FNW · Guru

I'm waiting for the "59 minutes early dismissal" email. Actually, I'm waiting for the 2 hour early dismissal from the acting Secretary. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm......*crickets chirping*

Ohfour · Hooker

Raining like a mofo here. I mean serious flood warnings. And it's not supposed to stop until tomorrow night...

FNW · Guru

Stay safe!

We got 3 hours early dismissal!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

DS took DD and two friends to the candy place in Gloucester. They left at 8 so they could be there when the store opened. Snow is picking up. And I sit here and worry. I didn't go because I had a few things to do this morning.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Rain sucks. You need to travel north and enjoy snow!

TrudyML · Guru

It is supposed to turn to ice rain later around here. Booooooooooooo

Lindley · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
Kids here had to go a few Saturdays to make up for Irma.
THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY! It has been a hellacious week! One more week of "I want my surgery done before my new deductible starts".
I hope everyone has a great day!

My dd who is also surgical nurse said her hospital has quite a few patients scheduled for elective surgeries this weekend before Christmas too! She is so glad she is here on vacation.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

The cold front came through and brought rain.

I thought I was done shopping, but Wayne asked me to pick up a bottle for Mr. Jim, down the street. He doesn't have a dog of his own, but he keeps treats in his garage, and gives all the neighborhood dogs a treat whenever they walk by. Jupiter loves him. So, every Christmas she gets him a present. biggrin

Also, I've got to get wrapping.

Have a great day, everyone! smile

TrudyML · Guru

How sweet, Mom!

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Divine Geek wrote:
It’s seriously 55 degrees here. Taking corgi to get his nails trimmed then an oil change. THEN home to pick up Mom. First lunch then off to the spa. She still has no idea what we’re doing 😀

Wait . . . um . . . . . . corgi gets an oil change? How does that work?

Kudos for pulling off the surprise for Mom

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

TrudyML wrote:
How sweet, Mom!

Mr. Jim and his wife, Miss Marlene, are the sweetest people.

They get such a charge out of Jupiter. She loves them a lot.

So do we. smile

FNW · Guru

Forever Sunshine wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
It’s seriously 55 degrees here. Taking corgi to get his nails trimmed then an oil change. THEN home to pick up Mom. First lunch then off to the spa. She still has no idea what we’re doing 😀
Wait . . . um . . . . . . corgi gets an oil change? How does that work?
Kudos for pulling off the surprise for Mom

We used to call that enemas.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Hope ya'll get let out of work when you want. Sounds like we're all pretty ready for the holiday to get here already. I just want it over with now. lol

It's a dreary start to the day here. No rain or snow yet, which is good I think cuz I have to be outside to rearrange the small shed I have for storage so I can get more in it. hahahaha

I do have to work tonight so I'm hoping it doesn't turn to ice or snow before I get home.

Have a great day!

TrudyML · Guru

Await Chic Fil A

chef · Guru

The calm before the storm. Finishing up Christmas shopping today and tomorrow. Have to take DS so he can pick out presents for people. He also wants to spend his birthday money.

I made gift bags out of wrapping paper for stockings yesterday. The family liked the wrapping paper gift bags last year so figured I'd make some for stockings for this year. Spent last night wrapping the stuff for DS' stocking and stuffed it so I can see what fits and what needs to go under the tree. Will have to have someone occupy him Christmas Eve night so I can empty it and give it to him to hang for Santa.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

FNW wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
It’s seriously 55 degrees here. Taking corgi to get his nails trimmed then an oil change. THEN home to pick up Mom. First lunch then off to the spa. She still has no idea what we’re doing 😀
Wait . . . um . . . . . . corgi gets an oil change? How does that work?
Kudos for pulling off the surprise for Mom
We used to call that enemas.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

TrudyML wrote:
Await Chic Fil A

I hate you!

Not really but . . . *pouts*

Divine Geek · Guru

Back home from out morning errands. Mom and I will be leaving soon. In my down time, I'm googling how to make meatballs. Mom wants meatballs for family Christmas. Sister is gluten-free, so I'm going to make them instead of buying them. Between sister's gluten issue and dad's heart problems, I will be using very little prepared items. I plan to spend tomorrow cooking to get ready. Making the meatballs, broth, turkey (to shred for a dip), and tomato sauce. Sounds like a lot of work, but I'm so looking forward to my day of cooking

Oh! I forgot the cream of mushroom soup, but that gets made Sunday for the green bean casserole

FNW · Guru

Use gluten free panko!

Divine Geek · Guru

Forever Sunshine wrote:
FNW wrote:
Forever Sunshine wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
It’s seriously 55 degrees here. Taking corgi to get his nails trimmed then an oil change. THEN home to pick up Mom. First lunch then off to the spa. She still has no idea what we’re doing 😀
Wait . . . um . . . . . . corgi gets an oil change? How does that work?
Kudos for pulling off the surprise for Mom
We used to call that enemas.

Well, Corgi did change up his fluids today.....

he had a big time sitting in the car being cooed over by the mechanics

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Heard from the kids! They are stopping for lunch then will be home. DD has an ortho app't at 12:30 so they better hurry up. Oh and my snow blower is due to be dropped off today. Problem is I am not allowed to go into my garage, the side where I keep the snow blower. There is something big under a blue tarp in there.

FNW · Guru

I intercepted a large box as well. I think it's the new luggage I asked for!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

DS bought all the gummy lobsters at the candy store as well as the peanut butter dinosaurs on a bike.

TrudyML · Guru

I want a gummy lobster!

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

I found stuff in my stocking. I accidentally put something in there and when I fished it out, I found stuff!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
I found stuff in my stocking. I accidentally put something in there and when I fished it out, I found stuff!

Gummy lobsters?

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

TrudyML wrote:
I want a gummy lobster!

Well don't go to Nichols Candies, they have none left!

TrudyML · Guru

LOL!

Big hugs to you all! I was told to go home!

Bring on the drinks!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Yeehaw for going home early, Trudy!

I hope DG and her Mom are having fun at the spa. smile

Now, raise your hand, if you've ever attempted to wrap Christmas presents, with 6 cats trying to help! furious

Someone, just shoot me now! wink

FNW · Guru

Don't drink and walk, Trudy!

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Yeehaw for going home early, Trudy!
I hope DG and her Mom are having fun at the spa.
Now, raise your hand, if you've ever attempted to wrap Christmas presents, with 6 cats trying to help!
Someone, just shoot me now!

Hahaha Good luck with the wrapping, FWM. I've never done it with six cats but I have done it with a rambunctious puppy a time or two.

Lindley · Guru

I’m done wrapping and the girls wrote Santa letters. Funny thing is dd isn’t doing Santa Claus and told them that even though other kids believed in Santa he isn’t real and not to share that information. They both decided he is real and talk about him and refuses to believe he isn’t real

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
I’m done wrapping and the girls wrote Santa letters. Funny thing is dd isn’t doing Santa Claus and told them that even though other kids believed in Santa he isn’t real and not to share that information. They both decided he is real and talk about him and refuses to believe he isn’t real

Yep, kids want to believe so they play imaginary games and such.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Hey ya'll.

Chic fil a sounds yummy.

Ya'll enjoy the snow.

So glad I don't have to deal with schools anymore.

We have a LOT of wind. Cold, cold wind.

It's dull and dreary, I have all the Christmas lights on trying to brighten things up.

Happy Friday!

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

FWM ~
Do you happen to have an orange or a
tangerine around the house? If so, peel
it, and put the peels around your wrapping
station - the kitties will abandon you in a
heartbeat.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Momala wrote:

FWM ~
Do you happen to have an orange or a
tangerine around the house? If so, peel
it, and put the peels around your wrapping
station - the kitties will abandon you in a
heartbeat.

Good idea, Momala!

Lucky for me, my kitties like to take afternoon naps.

I walked away for a bit, and now they are sleeping peacefully.

I need to hurry up and finish, before my little helpers wake up!

biggrin

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Well I decided to do my OT tomorrow instead of today, which I'm sure I will highly regret tomorrow morning!

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Lindley wrote:
I’m done wrapping and the girls wrote Santa letters. Funny thing is dd isn’t doing Santa Claus and told them that even though other kids believed in Santa he isn’t real and not to share that information. They both decided he is real and talk about him and refuses to believe he isn’t real

Aw that's cute :)

Ohfour · Hooker

Lindley wrote:
I’m done wrapping and the girls wrote Santa letters. Funny thing is dd isn’t doing Santa Claus and told them that even though other kids believed in Santa he isn’t real and not to share that information. They both decided he is real and talk about him and refuses to believe he isn’t real

How cute is THAT!!!!!

We wrapped and stuffed gift bags for 2 hours. I said, and we didn't, go overboard this year. But it sure does LOOK like it!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I finished my wrapping.

(Thank you, goofy cats, for giving me a couple of hours of peace!) wink

Now, I'm freaking out.

The pressure is on....................!

Wayne picked up our Standing Rib Roast, for Christmas Day, on his way home from work.

He spent $182.29 For the Rib Roast!

Holy Cow!!!!!!!! (Pun intended!) wink

(If I mess this up, I will probably cry.) cry

It has always come out great, in the past. I guess I'm just shocked at the price, this year. And, it's making me nervous.

Sigh.

(It will be fine. I'm worrying for nothing. It will be yummy. If it's not, I might just lay down and die.) biggrin

FNW · Guru

But they are so pretty! Enjoy the roast. I'm sure it will be yummy. What time should I arrive?

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

FNW wrote:
But they are so pretty! Enjoy the roast. I'm sure it will be yummy. What time should I arrive?

Dinner at 5! The roast is 11.40 pounds. (It's a beautiful beast!) biggrin

Appetizers around 3:30.

And, I'm making a couple of pounds of Shrimp Scampi, to go with it. (I always make a seafood option, since Jessi is not much of a beef eater.)

I can feed a crowd! smile

Lindley · Guru

All the grandkids and their parents and hubby and me went to a aquarium today. It was so much fun and when the little ones started walking hand in hand with each other it just melted Mt heart. Afterwards we went to a Japanese steak house. It was so much fun.