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[Sassy7356]

@MOMMAVik Welcome.  They are all so true.

[Sweet Caroline 1]

@hullie 

Dear Bijou,  All of your little friends are here to celebrate your Birthday with you today!  Happy Birthday little friend! 

[Sweet Caroline 1]

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@mousiegirl wrote:

Sun is shining today so a bit warmer. I have been hearting, but no time to post.  DD and fiance left this morning, had a wonderful visit.  Fiancee installed a new sink and an LED can light in the laundry room.

We discovered a leaking pipe in the storeroom. so plumbers here, and a septic clean out company coming tomorrow as there is a clog somewhere.  BIG money to replace the pipe and some plumbing there, in addition to which we have to get a frig and freezer as I need a freezer.

DD and I had a warm, loving visit, but the two of them are like Siamese twins, so she was with him mostly.  He ate like a horse, what one would expect in a teenage boy, told me he is a growing boy, lol.

I made fried chicken on the 21st when they arrived, and all together, sushi take out, Chinese take out, ham last night, made them ham and cheese biscuit sandwiches, made cheesy drop biscuits larger and longer with the sandwiches in mind, turned out great, along with leftover fried chicken for their drive back, three pies, sent a baked apple pie with them, spent the whole visit trying to keep him full, impossible, lol.  Hot dogs and hamburgers one night, the marinated cracked crab on Christmas Eve, Prime rib Christmas day.  They ate out one night in SF.

I told DH to get the usual chicken thighs, skin on and bone in is what I like for fried chicken, did not notice until the day I began to prepare it that he bought three packages of skinless, boneless, nine to a package, so you know I was frying for hours, so two batches of fried chicken while they were here.

I did manage to make the cheesecake for my birthday, but no time or energy for desserts as so much other cooking was needed, and DD had no interest in making them, fortunately, I had large bags of two types, think DH ate the third before Christmas, so sent them along with them, he ate them like potato chips.

I don't remember if I mentioned that when the freezer died, I told DH to get all coolers out and put the six pies and ham in them and keep them iced, two weeks and all was still frozen, thank goodness.  There are still a few pies and smoked turkey breast from Q in them.

Their car was so packed inside and on the roof, quite a sight to see.  I had many items from Christmases they didn't come so she wanted to take all, but at least she will have to come back for them, lol.  I gave her lots from my pantry.  They want to try to fry the chicken as I do when they get back.  Fiancee is a communicator, so we had many talks and laughs, am so glad DD has this in her life, hopefully all will stay happy for them.

Lots of pans from last night to clean today.

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Dear @mousiegirl,   I'm so glad that you re-posted.  I didn't want to miss a single word of Christmas with your daughter and her fiancee.  A heart warming visit!  I'm so happy for you and hubby.  A wonderful thing that your future SIL put in the new sink and light for you.  You'll think about their visit every time you use it.  And I wish you a belated Very Happy Birthday!  What is the date of your birthday?  I wish many Blesings for you and your precious family this New Year!  Love you darling friend 

[Sweet Caroline 1]

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@JoyFilled Warrior wrote:

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@CherryHugs wrote:

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Hi   @CherryHugs  

This could be an exact photo of when I was a child, growing up.  Virtually virgin snow, everywhere.  When, as a child, you look out the window, to see if the sidewalks were plowed.  If not, NO SCHOOL!  yeah!  hoots!

Where each year, you were wishing & hoping for a "White Christmas."  If not, then, a White New Year's.

At night, when ppl are home, tucked away warm, & when you're the only one walking outside, while it's snowing, you can hear a *shhhhhushing* of the softly, gently dropping delicate snowflakes. You can feel the little dots of wet, cold, landing on your cheeks & eyebrows.

Where you just want to appreciate the virgin snow, before it gets all dirty, & earmarked by a busy world, wrapped up in places to go.

Where at that first snow of the Season, you cant wait to delightfully go out, make & toss that first snowball.

And you can feel that wonderful, magical smile on your wet-cold face, while still also warmly dressed.

And then you come inside, into a wonderfully flavor filled kitchen, & sit down for some warm homemade soup & freshly baked bread.

And you hope, life always stays like this...

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So beautifully put @JoyFilled Warrior!  

[Sweet Caroline 1]

Good afternoon everyone and happy friday to you!  I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day.  We are expecting a wind storm this Sunday and we are to expect a lot of power outages in the state.  I'm trying to get prepared.  

Keeping you updated on my nephew and him taking ill, he was called by his doctor to go to the emergency room now.  His imaging showed a lot of urine backed up, I think by his prostate.  He will get a catheter to relieve his body and may need to stay overnight.  He stopped by my sisters house to hug her and asked her not to worry.  He loves his mother so much and doesn't want her to worry about him.  We've been sending up a lot of prayer for him.  He truly is a wonderful guy.  

I need to go now and get busy.  Ibuprofen was needed for a bunch of stiffness today.  It takes a long time to work but is the best thing that I have found to combat inflamation and stiffness.  Like a bent over zombie trying to walk.  A mess!  I love you all!  

[1Snickers]

@Sweet Caroline 1  I'm sending prayers for your nephew and your sister.  Take care of your knee so you can care for others and be careful in these storms. 
    Everyone: VA is due for an inch of snow Sunday night and 3-4 on Monday. Rain mixed on top. I hope it all washes away.

   I awoke with sinus congestion, with the deviated septum. All the decorations being removed and cleaning, walking and wind doesn't help. After laundry I went to the store to watch Tony.
    There were many customers. And my granddaughter was applying for her passport for the Spring trip. She said she'll walk him after. I got Pepsis on sale and vegetables, eggs, then we did our fourth walk. It was very short with windy cold ail blowing and dirt blows in Snicker's eyes. 
   Take care with the bad weather all! 
    🙏🏼 🦷👃🏻🤧🐶❄️?
    

[Tissyanne]

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@Sassy7356 wrote:

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@Sassy7356 , thank you for this Snow Much Fun thread.  I know it will bring lots of enjoyment to many people.

Everyone, we have continued to enjoy sunshine, and nice temps. That however, is about to change. After tomorrow, a winter storm is heading here plunging our temps to frigid, and Snow chances. We rarely see snow anymore. Our new heater will get a work out. 

My DH is having some health problems, and has AFIB. He is now taking Elequis ,which makes us nervous. My mom took that drug when she was battling cancer. 

@mousiegirl, I have thought about you every day, and am so glad you had an enjoyable holiday with your daughter.  sounds like some excellent food too. 

@Sweet Caroline 1 , I hope your nephew will be on the mend quickly. Him, and your sister are on my prayer list. 

Everyone,  have a good safe weekend. 

[Sweet Caroline 1]

Dear @Tissyanne,   I'll be praying for your husband that I know that you adore.  Prayer is powerful and I hope he sees the results that he wants, very soon.  God Bless you and your precious family!  Love you 

[mousiegirl]

@Tissyanne   I have been taking Flecainide for over ten years for A-fib.  Maybe you and DH could inquire about this with his doctor.  It doesn't hurt to know of possible options.

I refused a blood thinner, told my doctor that I use aspirin and my blood is thin enough.  I knew this because every time I was stuck by a rose thorn or cut myself, the blood ran quickly and thinly.  I like to know about every possibility.

When I first went to the cardiologist, I was told about ablation, but I chose to take the med first.  I may have to have that at some point in time, but no rushing into surgery for me until I have tried other options.

I sincerely hope your DH does well.

Eliquis is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots, while Flecainide is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat irregular heartbeats (like atrial fibrillation).