Good morning! It was 8* when I got up this morning. But, the sun is out making it look warmer. I awoke with a massive headache and stiff neck. It hurts no matter which way I try to turn it. *pouts* DGD spent the night so we can go shopping . . . whenever she gets up that is. She's still sleeping. Other than that, I'm veggin' with my cuppa and trying to stretch out this stiff neck. Have a great day!
Birthday boy is still sleeping. He has one present to open then we're taking him for a birthday lunch and he's off to his great grandma's for the next few days. He fell asleep early last night. Said playing with his new toys made him tired. Poor kid?
My head is starting to feel like a hammer keeping time.
Mom's in a mood.
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Birthday boy is still sleeping. He has one present to open then we're taking him for a birthday lunch and he's off to his great grandma's for the next few days. He fell asleep early last night. Said playing with his new toys made him tired. Poor kid?
Hey, playing is hard work!
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Sounds like we are all in the deep freeze. It was -8 when I got up, it is -2 now. Hope it gets above 0 today, because it didn't yesterday. Brrr!
Poor Sam makes quicker and quicker pee's outside. Poor pouch.
Plan on staying inside today. I may have to get groceries, I said "may".
A good book and a warm quilt is in my future. :)
Stay warm and safe folks!
You win the coldest temps. I would add some adult hot chocolate in your plans.
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A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
Drizzly and rainy here in "Sunny" south Texas. Good time to curl up with a good book.
DH is flat on his back. The flu shot he got was not effective. Grrrrr. Doctor's appointment tomorrow morning.
When did he get the shot? could be he had the bug in his system already or it is a new variant which is not yet in the flue vaccine.
This year's flu shot is only about 10% effective. A total waste, IMO. Of course, I'm against the flu shot, anyway, unless you are really young or old and feeble.
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I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.
Birthday boy is still sleeping. He has one present to open then we're taking him for a birthday lunch and he's off to his great grandma's for the next few days. He fell asleep early last night. Said playing with his new toys made him tired. Poor kid?
I'm required to get the flu shot. If I don't I better have a Dr. note that says I'm terribly allergic to it. If I didn't get the shot I'd have to wear a mask while at work until April.
I'm required to get the flu shot. If I don't I better have a Dr. note that says I'm terribly allergic to it. If I didn't get the shot I'd have to wear a mask while at work until April.
I get one through work, plus when I get the shot they put $50 into my HSA.
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I'm required to get the flu shot. If I don't I better have a Dr. note that says I'm terribly allergic to it. If I didn't get the shot I'd have to wear a mask while at work until April.
My sister and her family all work in health care. They ALL got the flu shot and they ALL have had the flu over the last two weeks.
Yup, it was worthless this year.
When DH had his surgery, they asked him if he wanted the shot, he said no, and they did not push it on him. I heard later that the hospital was hit especially hard with the flu and they ALL had the flu shot.
My mom did not get it this year either. She's 81.
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I quilt so I don't kill you.
Do you see a theme?
Faith isn't something that keeps bad things from happening. Faith is what helps us get through bad things when they do happen.
Back in Staten Island, I had what is called a
"heatolater" insert for the fireplace. Basically
five hollow 5" wide tubes, bent into a C shape,
with the top extending about 6" into the room.
You would build your fire on the lower tubes,
and normal convection would draw cool room
air into the tubes, heat it as it passed under
the fire, and expel it into the room.
Ours raised the living room 15*, the dining
room 10*, and the kitchen and den 5*. The
upstairs was a toasty 20* higher than the
thermostat was set at (remember, hot air
rises). Sure helped with the heating bills.
Drizzly and rainy here in "Sunny" south Texas. Good time to curl up with a good book.
DH is flat on his back. The flu shot he got was not effective. Grrrrr. Doctor's appointment tomorrow morning.
When did he get the shot? could be he had the bug in his system already or it is a new variant which is not yet in the flue vaccine.
This year's flu shot is only about 10% effective. A total waste, IMO. Of course, I'm against the flu shot, anyway, unless you are really young or old and feeble.
I get the shot because I am immuno-compromised and I am regularly around several others who are as well. Plus being around several elderly who should take precautions.
Back in Staten Island, I had what is called a "heatolater" insert for the fireplace. Basically five hollow 5" wide tubes, bent into a C shape, with the top extending about 6" into the room. You would build your fire on the lower tubes, and normal convection would draw cool room air into the tubes, heat it as it passed under the fire, and expel it into the room.
Ours raised the living room 15*, the dining room 10*, and the kitchen and den 5*. The upstairs was a toasty 20* higher than the thermostat was set at (remember, hot air rises). Sure helped with the heating bills.
I learned something today. Had never heard of a "heatolater" before today. Sounds like it worked great.
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I drink coffee so I don't kill you.
I quilt so I don't kill you.
Do you see a theme?
Faith isn't something that keeps bad things from happening. Faith is what helps us get through bad things when they do happen.
Czech ~
It really did. And if you opted for the optional
"squirrel cage" fan, it was even more efficient.
The fan could be positioned in the basement
(drill a hole in the floor for the flexible hose)
and you could really make a difference.
