HAPPY NEW WEEK!
I had plans to post a lovely holiday card tonight, but I have failed to create one today. Lol It's cold and it's snowing, and I'm going to bed, cover up, and read a new novel that my friend in Indianapolis loaned me.
I do hope everyone has a joyful week. (I'll post the card later.) LoL!
The sun has come out now and the birds are very excited about my offerings today. I have, I'm afraid, been chasing off some of the greedy starlings so that the smaller birds can feast, by tapping on the window.
Lindybird: No turkey or sprouts? Good thing SiL isn't coming to our house. Are you including Covid-self-tests along with the nibbles? :-)
bjane: Yes, saw that the winds will only add to the problems. Re macular degeneration, following is a link to an NIH-funded study on PreserVision AREDS2, which apparently slows the progression. I don't have AMD, but a few years back my eye doc noted hint-of-a-hint of the first tell-tale signs and suggested I take the supplement regularly. https://www.nei.nih.gov/research/clinical-trials/age-related-eye-disease-studies-aredsareds2/about-areds-and-areds2.
OG: We don't have a lot of chocolate but tend to keep it in the fridge, especially during the summer, but I agree some does need to be room temperature to get the full flavor and texture.
On the news here: Orange Menace's tax returns; problems on the southern border; media announces a "surprise" (!?) visit by President Zelensky.
At our house: Handyman due at 9:30 to complete repair to ceiling fan, local techy person due at 10 to replace old modem and router with brand new combo (we decided to have someone else do it rather than have OH fretting over my shoulder while I did it); new, lower box spring for new bed arrives around 10. The one that came with the set had the bed sitting so high you'd almost need a step-ladder to get in; besides it made the bed dominate the small spare room. Off to clear pathways, desks, etc....
Hello from a mild suffolk.
Once again its is great to hear all you news but sorry to hear that some of you still have problems to sort.
I hope Diane and Bjane can hunker down and can avoid the worst of the storm.
Also I read about a large earthquake in California - so I hope Annette and family are all ok.
To continue the antibiotics saga - my other Granddaughter in Northhamptonshire has an ear infection in both ears and was being sick. The doctor saw her and prescirbed antibiotics but told Mum that there was NO liquid antibiotics available so gave them a prescription for tablets and told them to crush them into orange squash. It feels like we in the UK are living in a 3rd world country and out leaders are useless.
I truly hope that all those that need ambulences or hospital treatment get them in good time.
Well just a few days to go - i will finish work at mid day Friday and then travel after church on Christmas morning.
Take care all and enjoy the break.
bjane: Oh my, that must restrict you to some extent (beyond not being able to type on here!). And the idea of a shot in your eye every month....... arghhh. Wonder if the distortion might clear up too after a while.....?
Harelady: That earthquake was quite strong and lasted about 20 seconds - very unnerving. But it happened at a point where three tectonic plates of different types meet so not surprising; however, we are sitting just miles away from the San Andreas Fault....... Re lack of antibiotics; just awful.... Be safe on your travels.
OG – Oh well, one “hear” is better than none! With the temp reaching low 30s I decided the chocs needed to be in fridge; they are Lindt and the centres disappear in hot weather. I shall restore to room temp before handing over.
BJANE - Lovely to hear from you whenever you are able. Sorry you have such a nasty eye problem.
LINDA – Too bad your generous offer has led to a more complicated meal. I’m glad I’m not providing χmas lunch any more. I didn’t mind health reasons (one was lactose-intolerant) but those with fads were annoying. I found g-son studying my margarine container before he condemned one of its ingredients. Then there was one whose vegan-ness varied whether or not the food was delicious!
DIBNLIB – Too bad that lorry driver cannot own up and get the whole thing finished. No one here seems to bother mentioning the summer solstice. Most people are waiting for the hot weather which will be around for 2 more months. I have checked today Adelaide - sunrise 5.58 am, sunset 8.29 pm; that is 14½ hours. We have no long twilight.
I must start the cleaning today.