Snowy Wonderland Sunday......

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Snowy Wonderland Sunday......
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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 7:12am
Good morning, everyone!

I'm up already, awakened by the dulcet tones of a front-end loader masquerading as a plow this morning. Now THIS is a snowstorm! (Patty, careful what you wish for....). It's going to take all day and well into the evening to dig out the driveway and to find the car under the blown drifts of snow (DH never did get it into the garage Friday night, so there she sits - somewhere under there; the upside is that we only have to shovel half of the surface, and one of our neighbors will take pity and help us or let us borrow his snowblower and have at it). The piles of snow on either side of the drive are already as tall as I am, and the mess at the end of the drive from the plows coming by - well, who can tell how high that is. A small child or pet could disappear in it until Christmas. I'll be surprised if we actually can dig out in time for the work commute on Monday. The wind is blowing; I think the snowfall has slowed for now. Let's hope so. And let's hope that power stays on - except for a couple of nerve-wracking flickers last night, so far, so good in that department.

It is gorgeous, and now that the plow has left, the calm and quiet are church-like.

Workout today? Need you ask? Hauling out the big boots and trying to help DH with the cleanup (I might even put on a hat!). No amount of arm weight work that I've done so far has given me any marked upper-body strength, so I'll do what I can to try and help.

The Patriots ARE playing football today against the Dolphins; the fans around here are nuts enough to take a stab at getting to the stadium no matter what the weather. Tail-gating for breakfast, anyone?

GO PATS! Have a great day, everyone - take extra care digging out. Those of you gardening or going to the beach - don't tell me!

Donna

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 7:28am

I've never seen that kind of snow.

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Phyllis

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 7:43am
Snuggled instead of getting out of bed this morning. So I've missed my opportunity for a workout first thing. I could SAY I'll do it this afternoon, but I think we all know how that will end up! So, it looks like today is a rest day. Our phone has been out since Friday and it sure is peaceful around here! Verizon will be out sometime tomorrow between 8 and 6. They so have us where they want us, don't they? But the plus side is a good workout in the morning and no place to rush off to. Heading to church this morning.

Hugs!

Sassy :)

 

                        

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 8:33am
Good morning, everyone!Donna, guess I sang "Let It Snow" one too many time!!Take care today.

Already been out with my chicks, gotten a few loads of laundry done and heading to the treadmill.Today is the pary at which I am serving.That will take up my afternoon and I also have groceries to get and hopefully a tree to decorate.Can't wait to see what I finally find to wear today.I wish I had my leather pants, that would roll my BILs eyes!!!LOLRick has to take his dad somewhere today cause he doesn't want to be at the party. MIL may stay in her room.SIL is no where to be found.Sheesy pete it's like living in an episode of a bad sitcom!But tis the season and I'm determined to have fun, so I'm planning on a good day.

I think I got all my Christmas cards done last night!Here's a tip ; promise yourself something special if you get them all done or even just get a certain amount done.I've found warm chocolate chip cookies work well :)

Hope however you're spending today you are warm, safe and happy!!!

Miss P




 

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 8:41am
I just did my weekly weigh-in - down another pound. 16 total! The progress will keep me on track today - that and the fact that I can't go anywhere to buy snack food and all I have in the house for a change is healthy stuff and a dried-out tube of choc chip cookie dough - ewww. Want some salad with that football game?!





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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 9:36am

Good morning all.

Nancy

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 6:23pm
You're doing great Donna....congratulations!

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Phyllis

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Phyllis

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 6:52pm
Way to go, Donna!I'm so impressed by how well you're doing.You've made it thru visits from Aunt Flo, Thanksgiving and being sick.

Miss P




 

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 6:55pm
Nancy,I've meant to post this a couple times and think I have then I realize I haven't!!So sorry for my forgetfulness.Anyway just wanted to post that I'm so sorry to hear how terrible you have been feeling.Whatever you have had sounds awful.Hope you feel 100% soon.Don't worry about those pounds, you'll knock them off.

Miss P




 

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Sun, 12-07-2003 - 7:15pm

We've gotten SO much done today! The house really looks different. It's put me in the mood to redo the house. I even picked up some tile for the kitchen and breakfast room to see how I'd like it here -- heck, the furniture's already out. The work is half done! ;-)


Tim got all the net lights out tonight, so he's finished. We had to buy 5 more sets. I have the window wreaths and candles to do and both trees, but I have time to do the trees over the next week or so. The "moving" project is finished except for hanging one large mirror. I do want other stuff to go on that large wall, but haven't decided what I want yet.


We had breakfast for dinner at Village Inn, and I'm catching my breath before I start on the wreaths. Hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend. Stay warm and safe!


Congratulations on your continued progress with weight loss, Donna!


       ~~Rhonda~~


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Mon, 12-08-2003 - 6:17am
Rhonda, hope the migraines stay away.It's amazing what all you acomplish even when you don't feel your best.

Miss P