Good Afternoon! Thanks for the information spix. Sounds like an interesting volunteer joy you have. I think I would enjoy some of that entertainment.
Hi Marijane. I have been shopping with eBay since my DD wanted some of her discontinued Lenox dishes and that was the only place she could find them. I am not a regular shopper there, but I have found one seller who usually doesn't charge for shipping and often sells Q stuff. The prices are better than Q, but I'm not sure about returning things. I have never tried to do so. She (I think it is a she) usually sets a "buy it now" price or best offer, and sometimes I just pay that rather than bid. Other times, I will place a bid, and I have had mixed results with that -- sometimes she will take what I offer and other times she will make a counteroffer. It is very hit or miss if they will have something you like in your size and color. So, if I really want something I just pay what they ask here.
You are something with the stockmarket Charlene. I had read about a "no load" mutual fund that sounded good, and I contacted the three places where I have accounts. Turns out each one charged a fee, but the fees varied. Also, I think most charged the fee regardless of how many shares you bought. Long story short, I gave up the idea of buying the mutual fund. LOL
Our highs for the day are supposed to be in the low 50's as well Bernie, but that feels pretty chilly here. It was in the 20's when I got up and took my walk this morning. I am such a weather wimp these days.
So good to see you posting, Arlene. I really hope you can get the money to have your HVAC fixed. Glad it is warmer today.
Waves to Jean, Kathleen, twinny, Susan, snicks, Barbara, LindaR, Rosa, Karen, Gayle, pinky ann, and all of our posters and readers.
The caregiver came this morning, and for the second time in a row she got soap in DH's eyes. I am still hovering while she works, so I ran to get his eye drops. I am seriously thinking of trying to find some goggles for him since I don't think he understands about closing his eyes.
I had a baking disaster last night with the banana breads -- only one survived out of three. I have a habit of adding blueberries to the bread, and it tastes great. But, I added too many blueberries, and the juice came out causing black tops on two of them. I never had such a problem before despite baking banana bread for years and years. Anyway, I had enough bananas to make a third loaf with no blueberries, and took it in for the senior lunch program today.
After my longish walk, I went to my first OLLI class of the spring -- journeys -- about trips people take. This one was very interesting -- Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Bosnia, etc. Came home for lunch and have had two calls from the broker. More work needed for the power of attorney on DH's account. Here I thought we were on the home stretch. I guess we are, but I need to get another doctor's note (one was not enough).
Hope everyone has a nice evening!
Hugs,
Linda