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Watcha' Doing - 2020
Maybe that's part of it, Peggy. Craig is working from home. It seems weird to be reading when he's working so I'm working around the house. Maybe I just need to think of my reading as work. lol
Lol, I can relate to that! There have been times on Saturday afternoon when I finished cleaning and such and was just about to sit down with a book, when Rob decides to do a thorough cleaning of the kitchen, or to clean windows, or work in the garden.. I don't feel comfortable sitting on the couch then (even though he sat on the couch while I cleaned the bathroom and do the vacuuming), so there goes the reading time ;-)
Kristie wrote: " this thread on everyda..."I'm feeling the same way. thought I was in a slump too, but I think my mind is just distracted. I usually read really quickly, but it is taking me forever to read a book. I realized that we need no-brainer distractions here, so I ordered a few puzzles on line and Henry and I started to work on one last night. Turned off the TV and just had some nice gentle relaxing time.
I know Henry is feeling a little stressed because he talked about getting two baby kittens this morning and is watching the tv show "Too Cute" on animal planet. Lol
Cam Newton is looking for a team... :)
Jayme, I am definitely distracted and I'm sure that's a big part of too. I have a puzzle that's about half done right now. I'm at a hard part so it's just sitting there. lol I think this afternoon I'll work on that with an audiobook. That sounds good to me right now.
I think there are going to be a few people that end up with new pets soon. I've seen a lot of posts about taking home dogs from the shelters and I'm sure that applies to kittens too. I love that he wants two. lol One is just not enough.
I saw that Cam is looking for a team! I wouldn't be shocked if we ended up with him. It will be strange, but I do like him.
Janice wrote: "Sorry to put on the moderator's hat... Could we keep the Corona virus talk to the Corona Virus Thread please."Sorry Janice 😞
You know what's weird. I ordered stuff a while ago that I needed to take down to another barn to refit the stalls for calves. I would think if a place was shut down they'd email customers but maybe not. Either way I've got like 12 calves I have no space for. They just run loose. Then when the door is open they go run outside . Don't get me wrong they are like the happiest calves ever and they always return to the barn for feeding and at night but it's kind of a circus. Probably got to find a plan B at the other barn. Maybe make some pens out of wood or something
We're making a puzzle too. We have a neighbourhood app and I asked if people wanted to trade puzzles, so I have a couple of new ones waiting to be made. I also hope to have some time for my diamond painting tomorrow. Or maybe take out my colouring books. It's like making a puzzle. Easy to do for a while, but still just demanding enough to distract you from other stuff.
Actually I'm torn. At feeding time it is absolute chaos and stressful. The rest of the day it makes me so happy watching these calves run wild around the yard and stuff. Just out frollicking and having a blast
Peggy wrote: "We're making a puzzle too. We have a ..."I love that idea about trading puzzles with the neighbors and the coloring books. My mom and brother trade puzzles back home and I was planning on just boxing them up and shipping them when I finished, but I might just check out the neighborhood. Thanks, Peggy!
Peggy wrote: "I also hope to have some time for my diamond painting tomorrow. Or maybe take out my colouring books.."I also have diamond painting to do. I made a list of all the projects that I have at home to do and I realized that I might be a bit of a hoarder. lol I have a tendency to buy things that look like they'd be fun to do, but I don't actually have the time to do them.
Travis wrote: "Actually I'm torn. At feeding time it is absolute chaos and stressful. The rest of the day it makes me so happy watching these calves run wild around the yard and stuff. Just out frollicking and ha..."Maybe just work something out for feeding time?
Love the idea that your calves are just free to. Roam all around Travis.I found a nice slither of wood with a knot in eith lots of different colours whilst chopping wood earlier. I think if it's sanded down it could make a nice pendant. So I might make that my project. Also might get back into drawing again. I'm struggling to keep my mind focused on a book right now.
The last drawing you did that you posted on here was excellent, Sarah! Make sure you post them if you make more.
Talked to a guy he and his wife said when the kids moved out they'd out the house for sale. So the other day they put their house for sale. Well the next day or maybe 2 days later the feds cut interest rates and someone wanted to buy it. Closed it on Thurs. Entire thing from sign in yard to closing was like 10 days. Now he's like huh. Kind of made myself homeless. We weren't expecting anyone to just buy it amid this craziness we expected we had months to build a new house.It is pretty crazy how fast that whole thing went through hope he finds a place to live now lol
I found audiobooks are better during this time. I was having a hard time focusing on reading.
Kind of a feel good story. I want to say the spca couldn't get some veterinary supplies. A local tattoo parlor heard about it and boxed up their entire inventory of stuff that the spca could use and hung a sign out front saying closed until further notice.Truth is they were gonna be closed anyway not sure it had been mandated but just the fact they donated all they had it's still a good story.
I have rediscovered jig saw puzzles. They entertain both me and my cat who likes to slide the pieces to the floor
If I'm not mistaken I believe I saw The Stand on audible best seller. I was like weirdos then after a while I was like. Dang. Now I kind of want to reread the stand myself. I haven't . Yet. People are weird. Including me.
No more holding or folding the gambler lost his last gameHe was 81 tho
The stand is worth a re-listen, Travis. And it's 47 hours 47 minutes long, which is helpful if you're trying to fill up some time.
Kristie wrote: "The last drawing you did that you posted on here was excellent, Sarah! Make sure you post them if you make more."Thaanks Kristie. I will do. I haven't drawn anything wince the otter . I was really chuffed with it and thought anything i drew afterwards wouldn't compare. Hah.
Jannene wrote: "I found audiobooks are better during this time. I was having a hard time focusing on reading."My mind wanders at the best of times with audiobooks, I think it would be pointless for me right now.
Renee wrote: "I have rediscovered jig saw puzzles. They entertain both me and my cat who likes to slide the pieces to the floor"I used to love jigsaws as a kid and teenagers. I was pretty good at them. I used to do the double sided ones and magic eye ones etc. Not done one in years though. I think my cat would be problematic too.
I really want to read The Stand, but forr me, now's not the time. I'm so pleased 'pandemics' didn't win as the theme for next month's group reads.
Someone joked about finding their true hair color. I think I am too. 38 years old and my true hair color appears will be revealed to be white white
Grainne wrote: "@Annerlee that sounds delicious. I love the smell of home-cooking and so too, when the food is ready when you get back from work on busy day. I am going to make some lentil stew too. That’s a co-incidence! I am also going to make a chicken curry."
Haha. Good for you. I find cooking soup and casserole quite therapeutic. Mine never turn out the same twice because I can't resist being creative.
I find making soup relaxing too. I'm going to make a sweet potato soup tomorrow.Also, a little neighbourhood library has been set up 2 minutes walking from my house! I'm going to bring some books and check it out tomorrow.
Kristie wrote: "... Also... the toppler thread is posted! Take a peek and see if you can find something to read with us in 2 weeks!..."Oooh! Toppler time again! Yay!
I really love cooking. Rob has been joking that we have the poshist apocalypse food going. Haha!
Rob, myself, and a couple of friends have a whatsapp group. We have similar taste in music and each day we are doing a music mexican wave whereby we each post a music video. I have really enjoyed listening, watching and chatting about the tracks and bands. It has been really taking my mind off things this evening.
Travis wrote: "You know what's weird. I ordered stuff a while ago that I needed to take down to another barn to refit the stalls for calves. I would think if a place was shut down they'd email customers but maybe..."I can hear you're thinking aloud Travis... that's a different kind of jigsaw puzzle than the rest of us are doing!
Sarah wrote: "I really love cooking. Rob has been joking that we have the poshist apocalypse food going. Haha!"Love the concept of 'posh apocalypse food'
Sarah wrote: "I really want to read The Stand, but forr me, now's not the time. I'm so pleased 'pandemics' didn't win as the theme for next month's group reads."In January I chose Station Eleven for my face to face bookclub read in April. Luckily, it's been cancelled.
Jigsaws and audiobooks are the perfect combination for me (although I have to 'rewind' the book sometimes when I get too engrossed in finding pieces). Afterwards, each puzzle brings a different audiobook back to mind.
Let us know if you find anything good in your new little library, Peggy. I’ve been doing a lot of cooking. We decided to have leftovers tonight because we had so much food in the fridge. It always feels a bit weird when I don’t need to cook dinner.
I'm not in a reading slump, but I think I'm in a sewing slump. Maybe I'll go downstairs to my sewing room tomorrow. And then, maybe not. I could dig into that new quilt kit that I got. Harbor View Kit It matches my colours in the living room/dining room and I plan on hanging it on my dining room wall.
That’s pretty, Janice. I started my scarf tonight. I need to work on my technique a little, particularly on the edges where you turn around, but considering I’m new at this I’d say I’m doing well.
We need pictures, Kristie! Have you found a new passion?
I don't think the books I ordered from different UK sites will ship any time soon, It'll probably never ship (since our local mail closed down). I have hope in my amazon order, its supposed to ship tomorrow, and , if it doesn't then I can't order anything >.<
I really like physical books, now that everything is closed down my only hope is amazon, please dont bring me down amazon!
I'm glad that I have 3 books I haven't read yet, thank god for audible too!
Yes, people who ca read only paper books could get into trouble if this takes a long time..Last night when I was in bed I suddenly felt like crocheting. I might pick up one of my abandoned projects today.
Janice wrote: "We need pictures, Kristie! Have you found a new passion?"I don't know about a passion, but I enjoy it well enough. It's still new enough that I can't be too distracted by anything else. I need to pay attention to what I'm doing.
I just started it last night, so I don't have much done yet. I actually had to start it twice. The first time I was using dark yarn that a friend gave me and stitching too tight. It was really difficult to work with. This time it's going better because I'm trying to make it looser and I bought lighter yarn so it's easier to see. I'll take a picture when it's done.
This is actually the second crochet project I've done. I made a baby blanket of granny squares once 20-30 years ago. I started it when I was pregnant with my oldest, who is 30, and ended up giving it to a friend when I finally finished it 10 years or so later. lol I'm hoping this one goes much faster as it is planned as a Christmas gift.
ʙᴀsʜ, I haven't had any problems getting things through Amazon yet. I hope you are able to get your books.
Amazon has been keeping us going. We cant always get every thing we want but so far we have gotten everything we need. On a different not I have friends in the military reserve. The husband was a combat medic the wife a doctor, They have both been called up. They are scrambling for someone to take their kids. I can not. Their parents are no where close, Its a scramble
That's difficult. How old are their kids, Renee?
The kids are 6 and 8. They have found a friend who will come and stay with them now. I wonder how long things will be like this
Renee wrote: "The kids are 6 and 8. They have found a friend who will come and stay with them now. I wonder how long things will be like this"That's good. So many people are in a tough spot. It's good to see people pulling together.
Kristie wrote: "ʙᴀsʜ, I haven't had any problems getting things through Amazon yet. I hope you are able to get your books."The good news is that they are in my country now!
According to the updates, so I should be getting it in a few days, I'm not sure when since there is a curfew
Trying out my new slow cooker for the first time. I threw in a jar of curry sauce and some tomatoes along with assorted veg and potatoes. It smells amazing, but the potatoes are still crunchy so there's a way to go yet. Not sure I can hold out for much longer.
Waiting for food in a slow cooker always makes me hungry, and then impatient for it to be ready. Haha! Enjoy your curry Annerlee!
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I'm not in a reading slump, it's more like I feel I don't have enough time to get to my book. Usually I read in the train but I don't do that now. And now it's the weekend and first I did the usual weekend chores, and Rob's at home too, and he likes to do stuff together all day. And I like that too, of course! But I also really like to have some time for myself. Hopefully there's a boring movie or car show on tv tonight that he wants to watch ;-)