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Post by Mumsey on Oct 31, 2024 5:39:50 GMT -5
Early appt at dentist, 0730. Spent 3 hours cleaning up leaves before going to hospital in the afternoon. Step mom was having tests all morning so no sense in going and sitting. Stopped and picked up Dad on the way. When we got there, she was having endoscopy. Result is an ulcer probably causing bleed and not actively bleeding at time of test. But strange, her hemoglobin has not improved much with transfusion. Wait and see game. I let brother know I would come again today if Dad wants to go, he will call me if he does.
Drove home in pouring rain at 5 pm, what a treat!!! Almost forgot what rain was. It kept up until around 8 pm. The temps will be diving today and skies clearing and windy. So glad I got all those leaves taken care of yesterday.
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Post by datgirl on Oct 31, 2024 9:06:04 GMT -5
So far I have taken Halloween decorations down. lol. Not that I have that many Halloween things, mostly black cats. Can you tell this is not my favorite holiday? Rained last night and this morning, so no leaf sweeping today.
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Post by reuben on Oct 31, 2024 11:01:44 GMT -5
Isn't Halloween officially tonight?
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Post by datgirl on Oct 31, 2024 11:17:07 GMT -5
Don't care. I'm done with it.  |
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Post by centralilrookie on Oct 31, 2024 11:42:19 GMT -5
Monday, with the fence staining project completed, I was able to get the yard mowed and leaves picked up at the same time. Put 4 loads, of 10 cu ft per load, on our pile of well seasoned horse manure. Later on I mixed the pile up with the loader. I’ll keep on doing that till the leaves are done falling and by next spring we should have some good compost. Late that night we got a call that sweetheart’s youngest brother had suffered a major heart attack and passed away. Life has been out of kilter since then…..
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Post by binnylou on Oct 31, 2024 11:45:17 GMT -5
In younger years, I really enjoyed Halloween. The last employment location allowed/encouraged costumes and I participated. Somewhere, I still have the witch costume…probably packed away in the loft storage. I’m never going to wear it again, but I should pass it on to either granddaughters or my niece. The skirt and shirt are nothing special, but the cape is awesome. On a breezy/windy night, I could fly without my broom🤭.
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Post by datgirl on Oct 31, 2024 12:35:26 GMT -5
centralilrookie,I'm so sorry about your brother in law. Prayers for your family.
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Post by reuben on Oct 31, 2024 12:37:02 GMT -5
Don't care. I'm done with it. Well, Christmas decorations are going up in the stores, so you might actually be behind. I guess we're skipping Thanksgiving in my area this year.  |
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Post by datgirl on Oct 31, 2024 13:02:08 GMT -5
My sister's and I had this conversation the other day. The younger sister is putting up her inside decorations this weekend. Since I have Thanksgiving dinner here at my house, I leave some of the fall and my pilgrims and turkeys up till then. I will put my tree up the week before Thanksgiving. So here in McHenry Illinois, Thanksgiving decorations are safe. At my house at least.
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Post by breezygardener on Oct 31, 2024 15:02:05 GMT -5
I carved our carefully-chosen traditional pumpkin this afternoon. Just the usual traditional jagged-toothed face; no detailed artistic shenanigans this year - my body wasn't into it.
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Post by madamezil on Oct 31, 2024 15:35:40 GMT -5
He's heeere! Born yesterday at 9lbs. 4 ozs., Jameson Desmond Elrick-Zhu. I am now officially a Great-Grandma Welcome to the world little one! (PS he looks just like me  |
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Post by datgirl on Oct 31, 2024 15:44:17 GMT -5
Congratulations, Great grandma!!!!!!  That's a lot of baby. |
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Post by desertwoman on Oct 31, 2024 16:03:31 GMT -5
Congrats!! madamezil , It sure is a lot of baby!! Of course he looks like you  |
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Post by binnylou on Oct 31, 2024 16:09:05 GMT -5
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Post by Mumsey on Oct 31, 2024 16:27:43 GMT -5
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