Chat-A-Thon Thread

[cabmonk]

@walkonby thanks, I used brushes and my hands lol to paint it first kinda blending 4 colours together. Then I did the stuff on top with 3 other colours and it is signed now. No I won't frame it, I think like that on canvas is good.
@22hicks Sorry you can't sleep hope everything is just temporary. Have a good day.

[Lynn49]

Well good morning all you brave souls!! I'm so sorry for all the snow you're having! We got some, enough that DH is out with his snowblower, but most of the dump was just south of us along the eastern shore of the great lakes, Parry Sound/Barrie area; we often squeak by those big storms. It's still cold, though, -8, feels like -14. I imagine, compared to other areas of the country that's not bad and pretty good shopping weather this time of year. The stores and mall must be packed today!

We're having our SIL and GS over for dinner since our DD is still in the Sault with her BFF. (gosh, I feel so "with it" typing all those acronyms...lol!) The roast is in the crockpot, so just the 'sides' to do later.

We've all sure had our share of sad news the past few weeks, haven't we? I hope and pray that's the end of it, and that from this day on, only healing and good news is in store for us.

Have a SAFE, lovely day, everyone!

[Lynn49]

@cabmonk .......yes, Jackson Pollock...You had mentioned him earlier so I used his initials...very avant garde, doncha know...

[cabmonk]

Lol, I'm going to start making these and selling on ebay for $500.

[walkonby]

My front walkway and driveway are done and I tell you it was a challenge! I did it in 4 turns, resting inside the vehicle until I could catch my breath and begin once again. The kid around here ( who is a lifesaver when you need your place cleared ) was literally standing there watching me and asked " ya want me to finish it? "
Well normally I would but the miser in me did not want to part with a crisp $10.00 bill when I knew there was not that much remaining.
I felt weird though, like as if he was waiting for me to keel over or something?? ha ha hey kid, I am not THAT old!
If it just would not snow anymore tonight that would be wonderful.

I am diving in to making 2 different cookies shortly. One is a peanut butter/oatmeal/almond/raisin and the other ( DD requested ) a Skor Bits Shortbread. Earlier this morning I made the pastry and lined the adorable wee pie tins for the individual chicken pot pies I'll be serving as one of the courses on Xmas day.
They are triple wrapped ( air tight ) and in the freezer. I'll thaw just before filling and baking.
The filling will probably be made up on Xmas Eve and refrigerated. Pies assembled and baked up fresh on Xmas Day.

[Lynn49]

My front walkway and driveway are done and I tell you it was a challenge! I did it in 4 turns, resting inside the vehicle until I could catch my breath and begin once again. The kid around here ( who is a lifesaver when you need your place cleared ) was literally standing there watching me and asked " ya want me to finish it? "
Well normally I would but the miser in me did not want to part with a crisp $10.00 bill when I knew there was not that much remaining.
I felt weird though, like as if he was waiting for me to keel over or something?? ha ha hey kid, I am not THAT old!
If it just would not snow anymore tonight that would be wonderful.

I am diving in to making 2 different cookies shortly. One is a peanut butter/oatmeal/almond/raisin and the other ( DD
requested ) a Skor Bits Shortbread. Earlier this morning I made the pastry and lined the adorable wee pie tins for the individual chicken pot pies I'll be serving as one of the courses on Xmas day.
They are triple wrapped ( air tight ) and in the freezer. I'll thaw just before filling and baking.
The filling will probably be made up on Xmas Eve and refrigerated. Pies assembled and baked up fresh on Xmas Day.

[walkonby]

bwahaha!!! I love you too!!!!!
OMG! I should NOT tell you how amazing the Skor Shortbread turned out then?? They are still warm and I've put 2 into a container for DH to bring with him when he picks DD up from work, since these were the cookie she requested, even bought the bags of Skor chips.

[Newfiescreech]

It sounds like you had a great vacation, but I'm sorry you're stuck @ the airport. I hope you get home soon.

Hi 22 hicks .. finally made it Home by 4Am this morning .. got few hours sleep.. then fire department was having our community Christmas parade .. afterwards fire department had Christmas party for kids and santa showed up .. we gave all kids treat bag from fire department.. so I made it home for this and was glad to help out .. now I'm taking break .. from decorating Christmas tree . So much get done before Christmas.. hope your doing good and I hope you finally get some sleep tonight.. thanks and Take care yourself sweetie

[Newfiescreech]

Ok you people all bum me out lol well I am so sorry for everyone's bad news. As walkonby says not a good end to 2016. I hope everyone has a much better 2017. I am going to post this art project I just did for my 14 year old cousin to cheer you up. it's still wet and not signed yet but I think it's not too bad.

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Wow!! awesome job !! on your art work for your cousin cabmonk. Love colours you choose for your art work . Thanks for sharing your picture of your work .. have wonderful evening and wonderful weekend. Take care

[Newfiescreech]

So sorry to hear of the illnesses, the passing, and just other crappy stuff from any of you. Hoping for healing and peace.

I was up all night - my back is hurt, like the big muscle that runs down just off the right side of the middle of the back from above the shoulder blade to the waist - don't know how else to describe it.
Lying in bed is a challenge - one would normally compensate by sleeping on the left side, but I am just getting over a bout of sciatica and that hurts like a bugger after a few minutes. On back, nope. So I have to kinda do it on the right side, but not where the owie is. Very tricky, and lots of pain. So I am dosing up on Robax alternating with Tylenol - and was able to sleep for an hour twice late this morning.
Hoping for another hour at least this aft.

So, ick. There's not sleeping because of my usual insomnia, but this is different. I did a lot of crying this morning... Oh, woe is me!

And it's still way too cold out there - BUT the sun is out!

Take care, everyone

Hi Natalka.. hope your feeling a lot better.. sending my prayers that your feeling better soon . Have wonderful evening and wonderful weekend.. take good care yourself

[Newfiescreech]

Good morning everyone,
Hope you had a good holiday @Newfiescreech !Attachment 323940

Thanks dededi .. I had wonderful holiday .. wish I could stay few more weeks.. weather was awesome all while I was there .. hope everything is going good with you .. Take good care yourself sweetie

[Lynn49]

Hi @Newfiescreech !

SO happy you're home safe and sound and as busy as can be before Christmas...get some rest somewhere in the next week, so many are coming down with colds, flu...wouldn't want you to get run down. Stay safe out there, Sweetie!

[Lynn49]

Hey, @cabmonk !!! Have you seen this??

The OLDEST water in the world near TIMMINS!!

In 2013, the research team, led University of Toronto scientists, previously found water that was a billion years years old, at a depth of 2.4 km at a mine in Timmins, Ont. Now, new findings from even deeper in the mine have turned up water that's two billion years old.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/two-billion-year-old-water-found-in-canada/77056/

[cabmonk]

Hey, @cabmonk!!! Have you seen this??

The OLDEST water in the world near TIMMINS!!

In 2013, the research team, led University of Toronto scientists, previously found water that was a billion years years old, at a depth of 2.4 km at a mine in Timmins, Ont. Now, new findings from even deeper in the mine have turned up water that's two billion years old.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/two-billion-year-old-water-found-in-canada/77056/

Yeah my boss told me about it. Actually he tells me everything beause he never shuts up lol.

but was very interesting.

[Newfiescreech]

Hi @Newfiescreech!

SO happy you're home safe and sound and as busy as can be before Christmas...get some rest somewhere in the next week, so many are coming down with colds, flu...wouldn't want you to get run down. Stay safe out there, Sweetie!

Thanks so much for your message Lynn .. yes .. it's going be busy busy .. I'm going try get some rest .. just don't want colds or flu this time year .. tree is done and living room is half decorated tomorrow I will clue it up . Hope your feeling a lot better Lynn now . take good care yourself sweetie