Shopaholics One Day at a Time (Thurs., June 4)

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

Good afternoon all, it remains hot (to me) around here and I look forward to a cooler weekend. There hasn't been much going on. Michigan lifted the stay at home order and there are specific close contact services that are still shut down. Once she said you don't have stay home, citizens must have forgotten about masks. I can't tell you how many people I've seen in stores without masks. Well, to each his own I guess.

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

FancyPhillyshopper · ‎05-02-2017

We had a monster thunderstorm here in Philly yesterday, called the derecho, with 80 mph winds. Trees and branches fell everywhere and our power was off for almost 24 hours!

Unfortunately, several people in the area were killed from falling trees.

It is good to have sunshine this morning, but we may have more storms on the way...

I am squeezing in some QVC time!

LindaLatte · ‎03-13-2010

Good Afternoon/Evening and thanks for getting us started, Bernie. Hot here as well -- 102 at the moment, and expected to get hotter. They are saying it will be cooler on the weekend, which is nice.

I went to a couple of stores this morning, and quite a few people were not wearing masks, but many were trying to keep their distance. I was surprised that there was a line to get into Wal Mart, and it turned out that they didn't have any carts. Eventually, some were retrieved and available. Still no spray disinfectant or wipes, but they had a good supply of toilet paper, and I was able to get a fairly large size bottle of hand sanitizer.

That must have been a terrible thunderstorm FancyPhillyshopper. Glad you are okay.

My visit to the audiologist yesterday was pretty much a bust since he had not received the dongle that I was supposed to pick up. I blame it on his leg injury which caused him to stay off work for two days, etc. He was using crutches, and may need surgery. He called yesterday afternoon, and I am supposed to get the dongle next Wednesday. The third time will hopefully be the charm.

My termite inspector was supposed to come today, but postponed his visit until tomorrow since his car is in the shop. I discussed the idea of having a contract for him to come and spray for bugs, etc. regularly, and he will we doing that every two months starting tomorrow. I have been holding out to save money, but many of my friends have such a service, and I really like this man. He has been doing an annual termite inspection ever since DH and I bought the house in 2009.

Long story, but my oldest DGS and his fiance are moving to a rental condo next Wednesday, and my middle grandson will be moving in with them next Friday. I asked DD how she will feel just having two kids after all these years, and she said great. DGD will be moving to a larger bedroom once things are cleaned up and she gets a larger bed. She has been living in a very tiny room all these years, so I'm happy for her.

No other news to share. Waves to all of our posters and readers. Hope everyone has a nice day and stays safe.

Hugs,

Linda

P.S. I think you were wise with the grey towels, Fressa. It is funny how certain colors go out of fashion. I have been looking for pale yellow for years, but no luck.

KonaKat · ‎03-10-2010

Bernie- Thank you for starting the thread. I think you might be right about the masks. It seems the longer we deal with this plus the opening up the less masks are seen being worn. I had 3 visitors at separate times today, one of whom wore a mask.

FancyPhillyShopper--I saw some of the Philly storm footage. I hope you find some great items when you squeeze in the QVC time.

Linda--Sorry that your meeting with the audiologist didn't go as desired. Those prevention services are expensive but so are the repairs needed if some hungry beasties feast upon your property.

Last night, I took one pain pill with the last one taken 12 hours before that. This morning, I decided not to take it and see what would happen. It has been about 24 hour and I have not had pain. Of course, I have not actively used that arm except for taking the arm out of the sling and flexing the lower arm five times a day. I go for the checkup on Monday.

**************** "A black cat crossing your path just means that it is going from one place to another." Proud owner of a black cat and a shopper of QVC since the merger with CVN.