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USC Sumter
Sumter, SC
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Updated: 9:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013
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Lake Rabon
Laurens, SC
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615 ft
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Updated: 9:00 PM EDT on May 25, 2013
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Hi Bug, I have a very busy few days coming this week,
but wanted to drop by and wish you a great week :)
I am glad Gus has found his "happy" place... you could always throw an old towel or blanket over the ottoman, which you can lift each week to wash.
Ylee, one of my last two cats was like that. Thor. He'd hop into delivery trucks, pickups, repairman vehicles, vans. Anything with a big wide open door or open back. (Cars didn't seem to attract him, though) I had a few anxious moments, when I couldn't find him shortly after one of those larger vehicles left.
Sandi, I could throw a towel over that footstool. I'm not really too worried about it, at the moment.
I slept in a bit late this a.m. I've got the laundry going and have read the paper.
Gus is stretched out on the bed in the front room, snoozing. Hubby is watching 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' I wouldn't be surprised to find him snoozing before long.
Had a nice visit with my cousin yesterday. I picked up my picture from the frame shop on the way home. Hubby went out yesterday afternoon but I've told him that we need to get it hung up this today. I ran a couple of errands yesterday, while Hubby was out.
I went to Barnes and Noble for some gifts. That took me longer than I thought. One was very easy to pick out. The other two? I couldn't seem to find anything that was suitable for the recipients. I had something in mind. I saw lots of books and items I liked but I wasn't shopping for myself. They had tons of stuff on the after Christmas clearance tables and it took me a long time to look through those. They were all jumbled up: children's books, games, fiction, non fiction. It took me about an hour but I finally found what I wanted that fit my budget. I even broke down and bought a book for myself. It was hard to resist at half price. I paid 2.99 for it. Hardback. A collection of Southern ghost stories.
Dinner today will be easy: smoked sausage, broccoli and Kraft mac and cheese.
The book on the Southern ghost stories sounds interesting. Do the stories have anything to do with old homes, old historical homes,...?
I am enjoying the book that I am currently reading. It is about Juana la loca, daughter of Fernando and Isabel of Spain (same ones who sent Columbus on the historic voyage). Fascinating historical novel, I just love historical fiction if well written. And this book is well written.
Wishing you a very good day, and please give Gus an extra little pat for me. Koko says hello too.
HI, Pros.
From what I see on the flyleaf, the book has stories from the files of a magazine called 'Fate.' I'd never heard of it. Looked it up online. It's been around since 1948 and deals with the paranormal, aliens, etc.
I like to think that I'm open minded but some of the stuff you see on cable just beggars belief.
I'll admit I have fun watching the guys from TAPS on "Ghost Hunters." For the cool places they investigate, if nothing else.
Who's to say? I have never seen a ghost. Hubby is the only I know that has had a close encounter of the ethereal kind. Up until then, he professed to be an unbeliever.
Back to the book: I browsed briefly through the book last night. The three stories from SC seem to be first person accounts. None of them were about hauntings I'd ever heard or read before but they weren't from the Charleston area. I haven't looked at the rest of it yet.
The title of the book is "Phantom Army of the Civil War and other Southern Ghost Stories."
I just flat out forgot about it.
Did it a little while ago and he's mightly put out with me. He acted like the smell offended him. I can't smell anything but you know cats and dogs have a better sense of smell than we do.
He's sulking in the front bedroom.
I've got towels over the two occasional chairs I had reupholstered - they're Dixie's "morning nap" spots, and it just seemed a good idea. If someone's coming to visit, I can just take them off and voila! Lovely new chairs.
I've never had an encounter with a ghost, except for running into Old Man Bailey down on his prairie, walking around in the middle of the night with his lantern, looking for his bottle of hootch. Do you remember that story? If not, I'll retell, but I'm sure I've told it before.
On the other hand, I have had a little communication with the dead. One of my good friends came back in a dream after she'd died of cancer, and I'm as convinced as I'm sitting here that my great-great-grandfather David was responsible for getting us gas during the evacuation for Rita. This is not a wholly rational belief, but that's my story and I'm sticking by it.
What's most important is that it's raining. We've been getting little, short showers all day, and now we have a more substantial shower. It's very gentle and there's still some clear sky, but it sure looks like they might be right about real rain for tomorrow. We'll see.
I love that Gus is sulking. For some reason, that seems to suggest he's feeling more secure. But you've reminded me - time to give Dixie her flea meds, too. Then it will be her turn to sulk.
Oh - here's a link to a wonderful article about the Mississippi. It's been passed around a good bit and you may have read it, but it's worth keeping. The Control of Nature You may have to click the link a couple of times - it has seemed glitchy to me in the past. The New Yorker has gone the subscriber-only route for a lot of their archived material, but they kept this available as a public service, because of last spring's flood.
Hi, Shore. I saw on TWC this morning that TX is getting some rain. Hope it comes down in a nice, light and steady manner. A good soaking rain, not those downpours that cause flash floods.
We're supposed to have possible rain the next three days but I see sunlight bouncing off the wall next door. From what I see on the regional radar, it doesn't look like much is headed our way yet.
I'd been warned that framing had gone up but I still about fainted when they told me how much it was going to cost for glass and mats for that Wood Ducks print. I used the old frame, too. Thank heavens the three items I still have left to mat and frame are small. The Wood Ducks was huge. Easily 2 1/2 feet high and 3 feet wide.
Busy at work today. I think there's an evil gnome in the office that creates extra work for us.
Hope your Tuesday is easier!
I see SC made the WU Weather Event map today with a record low temp of 1 degree F in Laurens, SC. That was a bit of a surprise, as it wasn't cold here, at all.
Janet, Ylee, good for you. I've done matting and framing before but it has been at least 40 years. Back in the early '70's, I worked part time for a fellow doing coat of arms. We did the artwork, matting, framing and shipping out. I don't really have the tools now and my skills are very rusty.
Another busy day at work but I think I see the surface of my desk again. Shhhhhhhh... don't tell anyone!
Gus is doing fine. He's still a bit jumpy. Hubby scares him, tromping through the house in his work boots. He still tends to snooze in the closet a lot during the daylight hours.
Now that he's not starving and scrounging for scraps outside, he's starting to be picky. I've discovered that he much prefers fillets and gravy to paté.
Well, la-di-dah......
I've a suspicion that is not too far from the truth!
It's good to hear that Gus is adjusting. Poor Dixie - when we had our middle-of-the-night lightning and thunder night before last, she really was spooked. She ran to me first, and laid in bed watching the lightning. Then, when when it got really, really close and loud, she went flying. I think she was under the dining room table. It's been a while since we've had weather like that - honestly, I'd say six months. Maybe even longer.
Glad to hear you can see your desktop. I got a lot done at home yesterday while it was raining - and I just now finished taking the ornaments off the tree. Now, I have to do the tinsel removal - one strand at a time, draped over its cardboard and tucked away. I'll leave the lights on, though, and just put a plastic bag over it and stick it in the closet. The great advantage of having a small tree!
I did something just crazy last night. I wanted some Sprits butter cookies during Christmas, but kept thinking they were just too much of a pain to make. So I didn't. But I've been thinking about them for a month and a half, and last night I finally made a batch. I sat down and ate a good number of them - a lot, actually. Then, I put the rest into plastic containers and called a friend who has a regular meeting she goes to every Wednesday. I asked her if she'd like to take cookies with her this week - she was thrilled. So I packed up every single one and took them to her today when I went to work. I'm cookie-less again, but I certainly took care of my craving!
Laurens really isn't in the mountains or even what you would call the foothills. It's a little northwest of where Dad used to live on Lake Greenwood.
Poor Dixie. Daisy was like that with T-storms. She was my advance warning system. At the first hint of thunder in the distance, she was belly to the ground, looking for something to get under.
I'd be watching TV and ~~zip~~ I'd see her slithering from the living room off into one of the bedrooms. I'm not sure where she'd go; either under the bed or one of the dressers. When she came out, I knew the storm had finished up and moved off.
How do they even move their legs, when they're that close to the ground, anyway? And they're fast!
Yup... sounds to me like you took care of that cravin'. Fix 'em, pig out and then give the rest away so that they're not singing that siren call, "Eeeaaaat meeeeeeee. I'm heeeeeeere and, oooooh, soooo gooooood...."
Linda; Two of my granddaughters and I made Spritz cookies - both chocolate and butter- for Christmas; I could have sent you some if I'd known you'd been craving them!
Peace, the last dog we had would literally tear through the screen door to get inside when T-storms would blow up.
Once inside, he was happy as a bug in a rug. Which made me wonder just how afraid he was of the thunder and lightnign or if it was just a ploy to get inside?
He was afraid of firecrackers, I know that. Even inside, his eyes looked worried.
Gus scared the bejeebers out of himself last night. He's been in my lap every single day/night since I rescued him but he'd apparently never paid any attention to the china cabinet to the right/rear of my recliner until last night. I think he spotted his reflection in the glass, 'cause he really reacted. He jumped down and ran into the hall and wouldn't come out for 30 minutes or so. Even when he worked up enough nerve to come back, he kept eyeballing it, like it was going to grab him.
Sad day at work today. My supervisor resigned a couple of weeks ago and today was his last day; a half day.
He'll be on his way to new digs and a new job in Jacksonville, FL. I'm gonna miss him. He is a really great guy.
Blue, on the other hand, opens half an eye at the first loud bang with a look that says, "who dares to disturb my slumbers", and goes back to sleep!
But shake out a plastic rubbish bag and he runs a mile! Perverse cat!!
I don't mean you retirees; for you, every day is the weekend! LOL
Not much to report.
Gus is coming along. He is still a bit skittish but is settling in more and more, with less and less seeming to disturb him.
He is starting to feel a good bit more solid and substantial. He's not the featherweight bag of bones and fur that he was the day I brought him in. I don't know how much he's gained; I haven't tried to weigh him. We'll be going in for his leukemia booster on the 21st, so we'll see then.
He's content to love on me a bit, then get down and curl up on the ottomon for a snooze.
He's grooming himself now, which is something he didn't do at first. However, he does not wash his nose after he eats. It's filthy and he won't hold still for me to wash it off. He tries to grab the washcloth. And my fingers.
He's getting feisty, grabbing at my fingers with his paws and nibbling on me. He's not quite as content to being brushed as he was at first. Now, he wants to grab and chew on the brush.
I think my vet will be pleased with his progress.
Daisy was scared of everything.
I'll have to see how Gus does.
I cannot believe I have not been to your blog or hardly anyone else's this year!
Congratulations on your new family member, Gus!!!!
Really enjoyed reading back on how Gus picked "YOU" to be his new Mama...
It was time for you and J to get a new cat.
I see he is getting the hang of having a home and family very well now!
Happy New Year!
I thought about Gus last night. We had an unusal occurrence here - Dixie came over and jumped onto a footstool next to me, as though she wanted to be just a little closer. Very strange kitty behavior. Maybe in another five years she'll get in my lap!
It's cold here this morning - we've finally cracked 32, from a low of 28. I figure I've got about another hour before it's reasonable working weather. With no wind, I'll tackle 40 if I have to. I've got my fingers crossed for an early 45. ;)
All the Christmas stuff finally is put away, so I feel like I'm making a real move into the new year. I could stand some really good weather for working - got a couple of jobs nearly finished but I need 60 degrees and dry to get final varnish coats on. I know - picky, picky.
Hope your day goes quickly. We're up to 34, so it's warming fast. I'd better get rolling!
One of the girls at work has been after me, ever since we said 'good bye' to Daisy, to meet with her on Saturdays and "Let's go look for cats! You need another cat!"
After dealing with Thor and Daisy, I was in no hurry to look for a replacement. I kept telling her, "When the time is right, it'll happen."
Though I wasn't actively looking (far from it!), it just happened. And now we have Gus. Who, BTW, is really getting into his role of King of the Hill and Lord of the Manor.
Oh, goodness, Shore! Up on the footstool right by you? Maybe she's mellowing out as she ages. She may surprise you one of these days. If she does, I'll probably hear you shouting the news all the way over here.
Daisy would get in my lap but she didn't want to be touched while she was there. I can think of twice that Thor got in my lap, once he was grown. Scared me both times, as I just knew he'd turn on me before he got down. He didn't but I was relieved when he hopped to the floor. It was like having a poisonous snake in my lap. "Is he going to strike or not?"
You're not being picky; if you're varnishing, it must be in optimum conditions or you're wasting your time and money.
I think we'll be getting some of your ultra coolth tonight and tomorrow nights. It was light jacket or coat weather this morning but not freezing. The high is only going to be in the 50's today. It's sunny out there; I can see it on the building wall next door.
Ever thought of being a supervisor? Me, neither, lol!
I hope you have plenty of chores to keep you out of mischief.
I am glad Gus is settling in. If he is becoming Lord of the Manor, he is happy - but don't let him be boss - YOU are in charge, and remind him occasionally! I knew a woman who trained animals for the TV. She told me once that a dog will do tricks for love of a biscuit, whereas cats do tricks because they know they can, and like to show off! She once had a young cat brought to her that would nip fingers, not hard, but teeth would surround the finger and press. No broken skin, but unpleasant. She cured it by biting the cat's ear every time he did it! It took a couple of weeks, but I am told once it went home it never did it again!
It got a bit nippy out there last night. The birdbath is frozen solid this morning. Mainly because there wasn't that much water in it. I need to take a pot of hot water out there. Another cold night tonight, too. Tuesday, I think it's going to shoot back up to a high in the low 70's!
Ylee, yeah, good supervisors are few and far between. I'm really gonna miss seeing him everyday but we have each other's email and we're going to keep in touch. He peeps in on WU occasionally.
Nah, I've never had any desire to climb the ladder at work. The extra pay would be nice but there's a lot of headaches that come with it. I don't want the hassle. I'm perfectly happy being low man on the totem pole. Give me something to do, put me in a corner and then just leave me alone!
I've been with the same employer and the same office since I was hired in 1975. My job has morphed over the years with various reorganizations and as technology has changed. I like what I do. As long as there's a mortgage payment due, I'll continue to work full time. I'll admit that the getting up and going in part has gotten a little harder in the last coupld of years! LOL
Heck, whenever I do retire, I may even continue to work part time. We've had several folks in our office to that.
Shore, that video is funny. That cat looks like he tears into a lot of pinatas. He's a little on the chunky side. Pretty cat, though.
Haven't been able to interst Gus much with playing. I haven't bought any toys but I've got plenty of yarn. I've tried to interest him in chasing a strand of it but he's more interested in head butting the hand that's holding the yarn.
Sandi, so far, Gus is very well behaved. His "Lord of the Manor" pose is mostly a contented gaze over his estate, prior to dropping off for another snooze.
He seems to have no desire to go outside; no meowing at the door or climbing up to the windows. I held him up to the back door's window a couple of days ago. As soon as he saw all the cars over on the highway and people in the parking lot just behind us, he stiffened and struggled to get down. He took off for the front bedroom.
I'll be headed over to my cousin's this morning for coffee and some chat.
I've a scrip that needs to be refilled today at Walmart; maybe get a few grocers while I'm there. I also want to stop by (shudder) the mall. I see that Dillard's is having their end of season clearance and all their winter clothing is being discounted. Some, as much as 60%! I've found some really good deals at their end of season sales before, so want to see what they have.
Time for another cup of coffee, visit Dad's blog and a few others. Also need to check my outtie mail to see if there's anything from my aunt, so I can relay any news to my cousin this a.m.
BBL
Sounds like you are off to run your Saturday errands and visits.
Funny reading all you "cat" people and how your cats behave. So different from dogs for sure.
but I do think dogs may be more high maintaince as far as going out for several "walks" each day and giving them plenty of exercise and you must feed them several times a day, dogs like Harley must be groomed regularly or they get all matted.. blah blah blah....
We got cold again, finally another front pushed thru SE Florida. We may not even get out of the upper 60's this afternoon. and was in 50's this morning.
Just wanted to pop in and say Good morning and enjoy your day.
I'm glad Gus is settling in. I see you settled on a name. I like Gus too! I sure wish you could post a picture. I'd love to see your new furry creature!
Have a happy Sunday!
A frozen birdbath? Uh-oh. A sign of winter for sure.
I'm been so MIA I'm just swinging by to say good morning. I've got something kind of exciting to tell you about re: a new movie, and other chit-chat, but I need to get on to the day's chores first. Have a good one - hope it's a nice coffee and paper time! It's gazillion sparrow time here - for the time being I've been able to put out seed without the pigeons showing up. And my bluejays are back, so it's fun sitting here watching them in the morning.
I can just see Gus doing his "pullups". And hear those claws, too. But you're exactly right - they need their claws for protection and escape if they ever do get outdoors. Dixie still has hers, and it hasn't caused a single problem since she got her scratching posts. I do have some snags on one corner of the sofa, but she's not really scratching - she just digs in and then stretches. I can live with that.
Have a good day!
I have been negligent about coming here and leaving a little note. I have been thinking about you however, and especially Gus. How are you two getting along?
The last couple days, including today, have been very cold. Yesterday I got up to temps of 22 and today 23. My sun room is a bit cold and had to turn on an electric heater I keep there in winter. I am trying to save the plants in that room. The good part in cold weather is that I get double the usual birds visiting the feeders, that's fun for me.
I finally got up a blog of some sorts but it is incomplete and will try to write a little more today. I probably will not post more at this time however.
Take care and please give my regards to your dad.
We still have some coolth going on. Yesterday afternoon was nice. I just put on some, I dunno... cord? pants and a sweater. No jacket, despite the fact that it was windy and really chilly, if you were in the shade.
Got two loads of clothes washed yesterday and am in the process of finishing it up today. My laundry almost doubles in the winter, due to Hubby layering up against the cold. His deliveries start before sunrise; he doesn't finish up his route until late morning, so he's working in the coldest hours.
Had a nice visit with my cousin. She was getting dressed when I got there. While I was waiting for her, I dipped into her extensive collection of cookbooks. When she sat down, we started talking about recipes and food, for the most part. Also about some of her favourite things to prepare for drop ins, dinners and socials during her late husband's years in the Navy. He was an officer and officer's wives were expected to entertain. It's always interesting to listen to her reminisce.
Gams, cats don't require quite as much attention than dogs do. Which is why they tend to be more suitable for folks that are gone all day at work. Or folks with smaller homes and/or apartments. They snooze a lot. If you provide access to a window they can look out of, they can entertain themselves for hours.
Cats do need to be groomed, though. Even the short haired ones, like Gus. It helps to keep so much hair being shed in the house or tossed back up as hairballs.
It's esp important for long haired cats, to prevent mats. I've had two cats that were long-ish haired and they could get matted up something terrible. They were not very cooperative about being brushed, but I could manage, for the most part. . Miss Kitty got so matted up one time, it was more than I could handle. Or her, with me trying to hold her down and trying to work that stuff out. I had to take her in to a groomer and have her shaved. She looked really odd for a while but it did the trick.
Karen, I know exactly what you mean. It does take a lot of time to do all the reading back; I try to do a quick scan but half the time, I no longer know what's going on around here.
I am going to try to get a photo posted but I'm still using those disposable cameras. I need to finish off the current roll and take it to Walmart for developing. . Walmart offers the option of a CD along with the developed photos. I'll be able to upload from that CD.
Ylee, I'm hoping he will. He uses WU for weather but just has never really looked into the member blogs. I gave him a few pointers before he left. It may be a while before he'll have time to get online. ; they just moved this weekend and will have to get their internet hooked up.. He's starting a new job, as well.
Shore, I had a 'Catmando' moment at 5:00 a.m. this morning. Less the baseball bat but Gus was very insistent. I got up, visted Eleanor, then went to the kitchen. He was under my feet, meowing the whole time. His food bowl was empty. It's obvious that I'm going to have a feline backup for my alarm clock. "FEED ME!"
Pros, don't you just love watching the birds? I got my birdbath thawed out in no time yesterday, with the help of a pot of warm water. Like Shore, I have a whole swarm of little sparrows and it didn't take them long to spot the open water.
I was rather disappointed in what was being offered for sale yesterday at Dillards. 50% off something with an original price of $269.00 isn't my kind of deal. I saw some slacks within my price range but not in a color I needed. There were no blouses or sweaters on sale, that I liked. Maybe in a couple more weeks, when they have to clear the rest of their winter things out, the deals will be better. I was looking mostly for tops/sweaters to go with black or khaki pants.
On the way out, I noticed a rack of things that were like cross between a shawl and a poncho in 'one size fits all', with various colors and patterns. Though I wasn't really looked for outerwear, I browsed through the rack. I mean, you never know.
I saw one that I really liked. It can be worn reversed, if I remove the tag carefully. Black with a brown paisley pattern at the bottom. Reversed, it would be the same pattern but brown with a black pattern. It's acrylic and light weight but I think it'll be warm in all but really cold weather. It was $16.80, marked down from $48.00. Which was more in the range of the type of deal I was looking for and I do believe it will get a lot of use. Good for cool weather and easy to throw on.
It says 'Dry Clean Only' on the tag, which I neglected to read in the store. I hate dry cleaning; it's expensive. I tend to veer more towards things that can be thrown in the wash. I've sometimes been able to get away with washing things that are supposed to be dry clean only. I've used Woolite in the delicate cycle and then hung them on hangers or my laundry rack to dry. Sometimes I have to touch them up with an iron, though that's another thing I hate doing.
I got the rest of my errands run and was back at the house by 5:00. Got something to eat and then perused the TV listing. Showtime had "The King's Speech" on. I really enjoyed it, though I did wonder how the Royal family reacted to it.
Today's menu is going to be an easy one. I had a ham bone in the freezer from our Christmas ham. I'm going to fix a pot of dried white limas with it. Hubby requires rice with this, though I'd be content just to eat the beans and ham.
Sometimes, once the fingers start typing, they don't seem to stop.
I love your novels too! I used to work at a dry cleaners. Years ago. When I first returned to work when my kids were little. My friends opened one up right here in town on Main St. I learned a lot while there. One of the things I learned is that you can generally wash things that have a dry cleaning tag in them. Probably the biggest exception would be things that are lined - like business suits. Sounds like you do it right. Cold water, gentle, line dry. Yes, you'll probably have to press - but better than the high price of dry cleaning.
I've gotten so particular about the content of fabric. I just wear 'cotton' better than anything else. I've tried some of the slinkier fabrics that hang so nice, but they don't like me :( Oh well, I'm a pants and t-shirt kind of gal anyway (girl t-shirt though). Every once in a while I'll look at tops that just have a bit more pizzazz within them for work, but when I look at the fabric content, I just shy away.
When SPLASH starts I'm in heaven. I only work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and every Thursday we wear our SPLASH t-shirts, so I only really have to think about something for 2 days a week! :))))
We're having beans for dinner too! But I made a huge pot of chili. I guess this is the first time I've made this recipe, as I got out my crock pot, but by the time I added everything in, it wouldn't all fit! So out I drag my huge pot - and in it goes. After we eat some tonight, we'll have tons leftover for nights when I just don't want to cook. I love to pull something out of the freezer!
I've also had my eye out for a new winter jacket. I have plenty of sweatshirts and a good rain coat (a bit longer), but I've needed a good shorter winter type jacket for a few years now. I just figured I'd know it when I saw it.
So we walk in K-Mart and in the front of the store they have all these jackets on clearance. I find one I like and they actually have my size! It has a zip in liner, so I can take that out most the time. The price? $23.99 - my kind of deal! I think it normally was nearly $50. I was thrilled!
It kind of looks like this one
It'll be perfect for those time we head to the mountains, or it's really windy here, as I wanted something that could cut/block the wind. A sweatshirt just doesn't do that!
Yeah, you're right. Folks didn't always have dry cleaners around. They washed everything.
I agree that some items just look better after dry cleaning.
I'll generally have my good coats and jackets dry cleaned.
You did get a good deal on that jacket. I really like the ones with a removable lining. Good for almost any temp.
I do need a black jacket, preferably nylon on the outside, for kinda in between weather. A little more than a windbreaker but not as heavy as a winter coat. Walmart had what I wanted and the price wasn't bad but they didn't have my size. I might try swinging by our Kmart and see what they have.
There is some sort of glitch with my blog (besides being closed) cause I'm not able to pull it up. Seems like I remember that a while back and I figured it out. If it takes too much effort, I'll postpone my attempt to revive it. I kinda figured I'd start back with a new year's blog - but now it is already 15 days into 2012.
Speaking of such, I realized today that I mailed a bunch of checks/bills yesterday and wrote 2011 on the checks. At least I'm pretty sure that's what I did. I wonder if they will notice? Haha. Maybe I shouldn't admit this.
One less excuse for reopening my blog.....
Hope your work week starts off well!
LOL !!
Hope Monday is going well.
I see you finally figured out the issue with accessing your blog. That is a bit weird that you can with one search engine but not another.
Ylee, online auctions are something I've never even looked at. Probably a good thing, as I'm sure I'd see lots of "THAT IS SO COOL! I'VE GOTTA HAVE THAT!" things, none of which I need.
Sandi, you just gotta love the internet, don't you? I've never seen anything like that, when I click on links you post.
It's kind of a so-so day here. Things are a bit light, for some reason. I'm sure it'll pick up tomorrow.
The it was nippy this morning but the high is supposed to get up to 61 today. It clouds over for a while, then it clears. Tomorrow, we're supposed to reach a high of 70! Then back down to 50's and 60's for the highs.
I'm trying to come up with an idea for a new thread. We've had the kitty blog up for two weeks now and it's time for a change. Not sure what, though.
Afternoon BUGS, one brother in your neck of the woods, they arrived in NMB Friday afternoon. No report on the golf plans, but can't imagine the links will be safe from them for very long.
Rob hasn't got an appoointment for his Permit yet. The dates they are on the island not known, Donna will keep calling in hopes the limited number of spots has his name on one.
Yes the FIRST GAME a huge success, now great anticipation of the NHL LEGENDS game on Friday, tickets moving well. However procrastination a local trait so expect many tickets will go over the hill the last day or so.
Weather moderating some still chilly at a -7C mid afternoon.
Have a good one.
ROB
I know most of the federal, state and some county offices/schools may have been closed yesterday for MLK Day and accounted for the light morning commute but it doesn't explain why this morning's traffic was so light.
The workload picked up a good bit today but it is not unmanageable.
I swung by one of my favorite thrifts late yesterday afternoon and found three very nice blouses for 3.49-3.99 each. The material is still crisp and fresh looking, no worn spots or frayed edges. They were along the lines of what I was hoping to get at Dillards Saturday.
After leaving the thrift, I decided to check Kmart, before heading on home. Karen had said she'd found a medium weight jacket there some days ago. Granted, she's on the west coast but I thought I'd give it a whirl. I saw no ladies jackets at all but I did wind up with two pairs of shoes for work.
I don't care much for that particular Kmart. It seems rather run down. BUT they do carry Thom McAn shoes. I can wear a size 5 in that brand. Occasionally, that Kmart will have a pair or two of size 5s. So, I swing in on the way home from work once in a while to see. With it being so hard to find my size shoes at a price I want to pay, if I find some, I usually buy them. It could be a year or more before I stumble across any again.
They had two pair of size 5's. One in black leather, in the style of those Dansko shoes you see nurses wearing. The other pair are brown leather Mary Janes. I tried them on, they fit, they felt heavenly. $25.99 each. I bought.
There are a number of stores here that sell my shoe size but they tend to be expensive. You'd be lucky to find a pair on sale under $100.00, never mind anything in my size.
I can shop for children's sizes but they tend to be too 'little girly' or too trendy. I've done platform shoes; I'm not doing an encore. I also refuse to wear shoes with butterflies or Hannah Montana on them.
You got a good deal on the Thom Mcans! If we go to one of those shoe places near the mall, they charge out the wazoo for them!
Glad work's been easy for you!
I think you might have spotted Mars alright. Take a look at the following sky chart links for the times you mentioned and see what you think.
Night Sky over Charleston, SC on January 14, 2012 at 10:30pm EST
Night Sky over Charleston, SC on January 16, 2012 at 01:00am EST
The next high and bright International Space Station passes visible from Charleston will be near dawn January 31 through February 4.
One of my blogging buddies over on wp does mostly books and film - here's her review of The Artist. It's playing here in Houston now, and I'm hoping to see it.
All the traffic's been very light yesterday and today - on the roads and on the blogs. I trotted over to the mailbox yesterday, forgetting it was a holiday. Today, I forgot to go to the mailbox. Sigh. I'm sure there's nothing there but bills, and they'll wait until tomorrow.
The front still hasn't cleared through. I'm hoping it hurries up and dries things out so I can get cracking before 10 o'clock.
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