Just wanted to say cheerio..c ya in a few..no partys on my blog Ellen while I'm away...well if you do you better have Cin's housekeeper come in and clean up....;-)
You guys behave yourselves while I'm away okay....be back in the wee hours monday morning...leave the light on for me k??
L
Good Morning Campers..
A few of you have asked me how the cat problem was and if any of the suggestions worked..well I did pretty much all of them except the fruit peels because I would rather have cats than rats.. ;-)
I raked up the crap..(bloody gross) then flattened the dirt out and sprinkled cayenne pepper on top and then hubby covered it all with cedar mulch and topped it with another layer of cayenne pepper..so far no evidence of them trying to dig up the mulch and no fresh poop on top...I would have let my dog out there but he is probably smaller than the cats..LOL
stay tuned.. we only did all this yesterday so fingers crossed...
I appreciate all the great tips..
L
Teresa over at:
http://journals.aol.com/stetsonsfyre/remembering-to-exhale/
surprised me with this tag yesterday...I wanted to show it off and publicly thank her...you rock girl! made my day..there are some good folks here in J Land!!!!!!
Good morning Campers!!!!!
It has been a whirlwind few days...let me recap...Wednesday was our thanksgiving feast at work..it was nice..I did not over do it as I knew we would be eating a LOT the next day...thanksgiving was nice at our house..I was cooking all morning and it was gone in less than 15 minutes..sound familiar? I was gutted to find out my camera was dead..so no pics..dammit...we had Ham..Cauliflower Cheese..hash brown casserole..rice and beans...deviled eggs..green bean casserole...rolls..pumpkin pie..apple Pie and my FIL's wife made a trifle...Friday I was out the door by 5am and into the madness! I have to say how impressed I was by walmart..they had things way more organized this year..a lot more staff and a bigger inventory...we shopped all day ..had lunch at Chili's ..it was a really really nice day and I managed to put a huge dent in my Christmas shopping...I only have a few little things left to buy now...as you know the boys put up the outside lights while I was out..they did a very patriotic theme this year..red white and blue...it looks gorgeous...Saturday was Christmas decorations day...away went all the fall decorations and out came the Christmas ones...both trees are up now and the house looks so cozy and festive...Saturday evening we went to a new Mexican restaurant with our friends..the food was not up to par..shame really...but we wanted to give them a shot..they failed...LOL..yesterday I cleaned house and did laundry and wrote my Christmas cards...today is the only day I am working this week as we are off to San Diego on Thursday for my BIL's 5oth birthday party...it is also my hubby's bday on Sunday...we have a busy schedule while there..casino first night.. bday party 2nd night and benihannas Saturday night ...home Sunday..I am a little upset that we had to cut our trip short by one day but that's the military for ya..they OWN you...tomorrow I have Ryan's IEP meeting at school and Wednesday I will be packing as we leave at 5am thursday...it's a busy old life these days but it's all good...;-)
The latest drama in J Land has knocked me for a loop..if you don't know what I am talking about consider yourself blessed...all I can say is that I will be forever grateful that I trusted my gut instincts or I could have very well been front and central in this mess... I am also grateful to new friends that trusted me enough to make me aware of the situation..a cry for help is entirely different from crying wolf....I have no time for that..NONE...been there done that and have the scars to prove it...
I hope you all have a great week..it's the official start of silly season on this journal..so be prepared for the ride...;-)
L
Hi Campers!!
I survived Black Friday..my feet are killing me and my wallet is empty but I had a blast...more on that later..I have a question..what in the heck can I do about cats using the dirt under my front windows as their litter box?? Is there anything I can put out to deter them?? these are not my cats ..these cats belong to the house across the street..at least I think they do..they sit on our cars..spray our cars (gross)..and now they are crapping under our window...my lovely lads put up the Christmas lights while I was out shopping and they disturbed the dirt under the window and OMG it freakin stinks!!! I am really getting fed up with those cats..and their irresponsible owners..I hate cats but wish them no harm I just want them to crap somewhere else!!!
suggestions??
Minds out the gutter people..;-)
Just wanted to say thanks so much for the tips on how to resize my pic..I learned something new today and as I try to learn something new each day I thank you for that..I swear I never new about the "little squares"..LOL...also the reason my "buttons" had disappeared was because my link was the same colour as my text so it wasn't showing up....you guys are so smart.... ;-)
I am off shopping early tomorrow morning as is my usual post Thanksgiving routine.....I am not really trying to buy anything although I shall if I happen upon a bargain..I just like getting out and about after a day inside with the natives...;-)
hope you are all enjoyed ourselves today .. I have tums if you need 'em.....;-)
Goodnight all....
L
Good morning Campers!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
As you can see I am decorating my blog for Christmas and I updated the photo of me in my sidebar (can anyone tell me how to resize it?) and now for some reason my add comment button and all those other funny little links at the bottom of the page have disappeared so if you want to leave me a comment just click where the add comment button should be and it works..I have no idea why it's not showing up as I obviously have my comments on....that's what you get for decorating so early aye?? ;-)
I have many things to be thankful for this morning and here are a few of them in no particular order...
My health....
My family...
My beautiful cozy home...
I live in Florida!!!
My little dog...
Great friends..
Being a part of J Land...
Enjoy your day and remember to always count your blessings each and every day not just today.....
L
I am sure most of you have your own version of this but this is the basic..I usually use cream of mushroom soup instead and just double up to make a bigger casserole..the trick is to give all the ingredients a good stir to mix them all up before you top with the cornflakes and bake...
Enjoy!!
| HASHBROWN POTATO CASSEROLE | |
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2 lbs. frozen hash browns, Southern style (thawed)
1 stick melted butter 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 pt. sour cream 1/2 c. chopped onions 10 oz. pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
TOPPING:
1 c. crushed corn flakes
3 tbsp. melted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients. Arrange in baking dish, 9 x 13 inches. Sprinkle with corn flakes. Top with butter. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serves 8. | |
Good Morning campers!!!
Has it really been a week since I wrote an entry?? Time flies when you're having fun I guess...I have been busy..shopping..socializing etc etc it's just a busy time of year for everyone and I am no exception..this week we obviously have Thanksgiving which is at our house this year..today is out TG lunch at work and a "staff meeting" so I am going in for that..next week is our trip to California which hubby had to cut short by a day ..more on that later..the week after that is the annual girls drinks and gift exchange..then the week after that is BOTH hubby and mines Christmas Parties for work...hubby's is at the Omni downtown on the riverfront and ours is at Shannon's Irish pub.... so there is not a free weekend between now and Christmas...crazy huh? but good crazy.... I love this time of year but to be honest I seem to be the only one in J Land!!!..I have never seen so many sad and unhappy entries in my life..I feel bad prattling on about how happy I am but dammit I just am!! I wish I could wave my magic happy dance wand over J land and cheer everyone up...I am sure you are all rolling your eyes and thinking shut the hell already Brit..but that's okay....Christmas is my parade and you can't rain it...;-)
I need to get off here and get busy I need to make a Hashbrown casserole to take the office...then I need to pick up a couple of things for tomorrow..we are not doing Turkey as Christmas Day is Turkey day in this household...
In case I don't make it back on before tomorrow I wish you all reading this a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow..may your days be filled with good food..good fun and most of all a day when you reflect on all you have to be thankful for...my blessings are many and they include each and everyone of you....
Gobble Gobble...... ;-)
The Game is on!!! And you're IT!
Describe ME in one word.....just one single word. Post it in my comment section. Then put the same request in your journal so we can visit you… and do the same thing… and see how many strange and interesting things they say about you...........
Guess what I saw in my neighbourhood driving home last night??
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Yep!!! first set of Christmas lights!! you watch all the other fools will follow suit this weekend...LOL
Good Morning campers!!
Hope everyone has their campfires lit this morning.. it is a nippy 42F here this morning...;-)
This week was my first week of the new schedule and I have to say I quite like it...I worked Monday and then have been off since..I work today and then have a 3 day weekend...not to mention I no longer have to stay late on Wednesdays..and with these dark evenings that is nice..I used to be there till 7.45 pm some Weds....
Not much going on around here..kids are busy doing their thing..thanks for the sweet comments about Ryan..I will definitely have to dig out an old pic of hubby to compare...we have a late Oktoberfest to go to tomorrow evening at the Commanders house...Monday is Veterans day and then hubby is going to Washington State for a 3 day conference Tuesday...it'll be thanksgiving the week after and then our trip out to California the following week...and then the real countdown to Christmas will be on..I need to get my gifts mailed to UK this weekend...other than that we don't exchange gifts with all the other family members (thank God) so I only have to buy for my lot here and co workers etc...I need to transfer all my emails to my address book and get organized for the Christmas card exchange..it'll be neat sending cards all over the states and to UK..Australia and Germany..;-)
The weather here is absolutely gorgeous..it's cold in the mornings but warms up during the day..the sky is a brilliant blue and the sun has been shining brightly ..it doesn't get much better than that... I have had my lovely new windows open and the house is aired out... we have been sleeping with the windows cracked and I haven't slept so good in ages...I hate the false "air" from the air conditioner all summer....I have the house all cozy with the Autumn decorations and the house smells wonderful courtesy of good old Yankee candle tarts in Autumn Leaves scent..even hubby noticed yesterday when he came home..he said the house smelt nice..that's a huge deal trust me...;-) In my flurry of "nesting" around here I decided to self clean the oven yesterday..I forgot I had a Pyrex dish in there soaking from the night before...yep you guessed it..it exploded!! What a noise and what a fright I got..so I had the pleasure of cleaning up all that glass... :-( I can't believe I was that stupid!
Anyway I am rambling on here..I will leave you with my five thankful's but first I wanted to mention the loss of Donna's darling sister..
http://journals.aol.com/nightmaremom/Thisandthatandhockey/
My prayers are with Donna and her family at this sad time....may they find peace knowing that she is no longer suffering...
My five....
1. My home sweet home and all who live here are healthy and happy...
2..This incredible weather...
3... great books and days off to enjoy them...
4....Our new windows..it is a blessing to have windows that we can actually open...;-)
5..... All of you as always....
This my son and his friend..they went as Maverick and Goose from Top Gun to a costume party for halloween...that is Ryan on the right....he looks so much like his Dad at that age that it made me feel weird..like a flash back in time....LOL
Today would have been my Mum's 71st birthday...
No happy Returns Mum just fond memories...night night God Bless....I always leave the light on for you..... I love you Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxx
You will never be forgotten.......
Fall is definitely here..it's chilly this morning with promises of a clear sunny day ahead..perfect weather....I spent most of the day outside yesterday reading on the deck and enjoying the wildlife in the back garden...today I want to get a start on my Christmas card list so anyone who would love to exchange Christmas cards with me please email me your address okay?? ;-)
Enjoy your sunday!!!!
P.S Did you all turn your clocks back?? :-P
Current Conditions
| Temperature: | 52°F 11°C |
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| Conditions: | Fair |
| Winds: | WNW 9 MPH WNW 14 KPH |
| Relative Humidity: | 97% |
| Barometer: | 30.07 Steady |
| Visibility: | 6.00 Miles 9.66 Kilometers |
| Feels Like: | 52°F n/a |
Time for a survey..haven't done one in a while..I have seen this on a few journals ...
3. What do you order when you go to Taco Bell?
A steak gordita
4. Have you ever had a garage sale?
yes..only 2 though
5. What color is your iPod? hot pink
6. What kind of dog do you have?
A yorkie
7. What's for dinner tonight? have not decided yet
8. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had?
way too many margaritas...
9. Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
it fell out my pocket into the pool
10. Last time you were sick?
actually I have a cold right now...:-(
11. How long is your hair? short and sassy
12. Are you happy right now? I'm hanging in there...;-)
13. What did you say last? You should eat something
14. Who came over last? trick or treaters
15. Do you drink beer? sure do
16. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted? No but we used to tell my sister she was...
17. What's your favorite key chain?
Big old tacky silver heart
18. What did you get for graduation?
a job in a hearing aid factory
19. What is in your pockets?
no pockets
20. Who introduced you to Dane Cook? no one
21. Anybody? Hello? is he a comedic actor??
22. Has someone ever made you a Build-A-Bear?
yes..a navy one to make me think of my hubby...GAG!
23. What DVD is in your DVD player? it's empty
25. Who was the principal of your high school? Miss O'Wayne
26. Has your house ever been TP'd?? No just egged
27. Why do questions always turn up missing? People don't want to answer a particular question and they delete it.
28. What are you listening to right now? a train going by
29. Drinking? Coffee
30. What is your favorite aisle at Wal-Mart? Cleaning products..sad aren't I?
31. When is your mom's birthday? it was Nov 6th
32. When is your birthday? march 18th
33. What's the area code for your cell phone? 904
34. Is this another missing question? must be running out of ??
35. Can you figure out who stole the questions? this is getting stupid must be a my space survey
36. Where did you buy the shirt you're wearing now?
Bealls
37. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror?
A bunch of stuff that annoys my hubby..air fresheners..crystals...
38. Ah, crikey! 38 is missing, too?! Uhhhh, yep.
39. How many states in the US have you been to? Which ones? will get back to this one...have lived in Florida and Virginia though...
40. Another missing question!?! are you serious??
41. What kind of milk do you drink? 2%
42. What are you going to do after this? make the beds..do laundry..run errands...
43. Who was the last person you went shopping with? hubby
44. Do people take out questions to see if anyone pays attention? I imagine so
45. What is your favorite fruit?
bananas
46. What about your favorite dessert? Apple pie and vanilla ice cream
47. What is something you need to go shopping for? Christmas presents
48. Do you have the same name as one of your relatives? Nope
49. What kind of car do your siblings drive? My brother has a new car every month so I can't keep up and my sister drives a metro
50. ::sigh:: Seriously.....
51. Do you like pickles? NO!!!
52. How about olives? No again....
53. What is your favorite kind of gum? Doublemint
54. What is your favorite kind of juice? orange
55. Do you have any tan lines? yep
56. What hospital were you born in? Bicester Cottage hospital oxford UK
57. What are you going to be for Halloween? myself
58. Do you remember the name of your kindergarten teacher? Mrs Berry
P.S. DO YOU LIKE MY NEW "FALL" COLOURS??? ;-)
