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Dec 16, 2012 02:57PM
If anyone is interested and enjoyed Lisa Kleypas' "Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor" They are doing a movie version tonight on the Hallmark channel called "Christmas with Holly" @ 8pm eastern. Happy holidays!
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Thanks, Sandy! I don't have Hallmark channel sadly but I hope to see it someday.
I don't have cable, either, and they recently became a "premium" channel here, so even if I had basic cable, I still wouldn't be able to watch. I did enjoy the book, though. Must find the rest of the books in that series!
Have I mentioned that my new kitty is not the man I thought he was? He is not a boy like I was told but a girl. Not that it mattered to me.
Ha, Pamela... did you find this out when he/she went to the vet for the "little operation"?
Yes, Lisa. At the vet's office. lol They probably thought I was a real ditz. But I never looked.
That happen to me once as well my cat had kittens this one was black so cute and the runt of the liter anyway we thought it was a girl and named it Velvet because it's fur was so soft. Then we found out it was boy kept the name.
I had a dog named Velvet once. She was a cockerpoo. Such a sweet dog!
I did the same thing - when I was first in nursing school - and my father laughed his butt off. (Really, my father was a very kind and gentle man; but, my mistake in my cat's gender just put him over the edge.) You know, I just didn't investigate that thoroughly!
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It good be worse, Pamela. You could have got the sex wrong of a pair of rabbits which were supposed to be two boys BUT were a girl and a boy. True story.... we didn't discover the mistake (they were given to us by a boy who worked for us as a present for my kids and he swore he knew how to tell the difference)until one morning there were babies in the hutch. Needless to say the rabbits didn't stay for long.
lol. We did end up with 2 boy ducks one time and went and got a girl duck and she ended up being a boy too. lol They were called Larry, Daryll, and Daryll.
LOL Pamela! (Wonder how many will get the reference?)Anyone else being pummeled by snow? We are under a winter storm warning until noon Thursday, then a blizzard warning from noon into nightfall.
The snow started to fall about 9pm (CST) here, coming down nice and steady. Last I heard, the estimated total for my area is 12-20 inches by end of the day Thursday. Lucky me -- apparently I am in the heaviest snow band of this storm's path.
I'm afraid to check the weather again, seeing as they keep upping the total on us. 6am Monday it was "up to six inches possible." By the time I came home from work that night they had doubled it. Tonight it was 12-20, with 16 inches being most likely. Can't wait to see the view from my windows come morning!
I got the reference!No snow here, and yesterday it was 70 degrees F. Welcome to Florida!
We got wind! Really windy here today. Rain a lot last night. Temps supposed to get up around 60 today.
We have more than 8 inches here so far, and the snow is still coming down. Wind is supposed to start picking up this afternoon, up to 45 mph. Glad I don't have to go out in it! I think the afternoon will be spent watching holiday movies and making cookies.
Hello Heather. Sounds pretty bad. May i ask where you are? I am in central Ontario and we have been warned it will hit us but so far nothing at all. Our temps are hovering right at the freezing point so I don't know if it will be rain or snow.
Hi Sunny! I'm in southcentral Wisconsin, Madison area. At the angle the storm is traveling, we've been getting a ton of snow here, while closer to the Illinois border and in southeastern Wisconsin they've had rain. I was just talking to my sister in Rockford, Ill and she said the rain is just starting to turn to snow there. Last update I heard, we have more than a foot of snow here. I tried watching the noon newscast for an update, but the high winds were affecting the signal so that I missed half of what was said. At least I sort of have TV -- digital customers are without service. As it is a heavy wet snow, there are a few outages around the city due to downed trees and power lines.
The building owners were here around 9am and cleared the driveway and sidewalks with a snowblower -- we've had so much snow since then that they are already covered again. I'm sure they will be back again tonight. Area bus service has been cancelled today, malls are closed, the UW cancelled exams and Madison College had to cancel their graduation ceremony scheduled for today. I was surprised only three of four carriers at the Dane County Airport had cancelled flights, considering visibility is only 1/4 to 1/2 mile.
I got the reference, too. LOL! Loved that show.Good Gravy Beans, Heather! Stay warm!
It has been cold here. I went out the other night and put plastic around my citrus trees. I noticed it blew down...so, I'll have to do it again. Maybe with tape this time.
Thank you for your reply Heather. You are on the same parallel as we are, just west of us. It still hasn't hit but thanks to you I think I should take a leaf from Lisa Kay's book at take some precautions. Take stuff from the freezer for tonight's supper so that I don't have to open it again, got fresh batteries into the flashlights etc. OMG the end of the world is at hand..just kidding.
Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "lol. We did end up with 2 boy ducks one time and went and got a girl duck and she ended up being a boy too. lol They were called Larry, Daryll, and Daryll."LOL! I remember that show.
Just past 8pm here and I think it has finally stopped snowing. My windows are so encrusted with snow and ice that I can't tell without stepping outside. The wind is really blowing now, with gusts between 30 and 45 mph, causing white-out conditions in some areas. Sends a shiver right through you to hear it. My lights have flickered a couple times with the heavier gusts, but so far so good. At least I know where the flashlights, extra blankets, battery-op radio and candles are. After this summer's drought and a stingy autumn rainfall, we were at a precipitation deficit of just over 8 inches. Nothing like making up the difference in one fell swoop! Last I heard, our official snow total is between 15 and 18 inches.
No downed trees near me that I can see, though some of the pines are bent nearly in half under the weight of that wet, heavy snow. I did bundle up for all of ten minutes earlier this afternoon so I could step outside for a few photos. I even (briefly) considered walking a couple blocks, but then the wind gusted and I decided I'd rather curl up with a good movie (The Holiday), and make some no-bake cookies.
Area schools have already called off classes again for Friday. I couldn't believe that, even though the buses, malls and even most banks were all closed, and despite the governor and mayor telling people not to go out unless absolutely necessary, some area retailers (Target, Best Buy, Sears, Boston Store, etc.) were open this afternoon. I can't believe that a few
Granted, they did tell employees not to worry if they couldn't make it in, but safety should always come first and -- IMO -- if the governor tells people to stay off the streets, people should stay home unless they are first responders, hospital staff, or snow plowers. Crews are busy enough without having to worry about, and clean up after, unnecessary accidents.
Whether you are getting severe thunderstorms or heavy snow, I hope anyone else in this storm's path stays safe. Stay home where it is warm, unless you absolutely have to go out in it.
Heather, I'm getting chilly just reading this!!! Stay warm and stay safe!
Thanks, Abigail! The sun is shining here today, though the temp is only around 20F (with a windchill half that). Looked like a fairyland this morning, the way the sun glinted off of snow and icicles -- at least until the city plow came through. I posted a few pics from yesterday on my blog.
Heather it hit us over night. Woke to big fluffy wet flakes every where. schools closed her too. It has snowed all day. The news is crammed full of accidents on the roads, the ski hills bursting with happy skiers and of course Christmas shopping goes on. The winds are to hit us tonight. The temps are already dropping even more. The roads are at their worst...black ice covered with a layer of snow. It looks safe but isn't.
I am so happy to hear you came through it snug and warm in your home... Looks like winter is here and we will have our white Christmas.
The pics on your blog are so beautiful and eye opening. You got more snow than we did...at least so far.
Well, if the governor says so...then that is just nuts. BTW, loved the squirrel pic. Silly squirrel. But, at least he has a coat!
Thanks, Sunny! We're still digging out here. My street is awful, seeing as the plow did a half-ass job. Seriously, he only did half our street, and not all on the same side, either. The nearby bike trail is cleaner (and more navigable) than my road! Lisa Kay, that squirrel was cracking me up. He was huddled at the base of the tree and trash/recycling bins (he likes to forage) for the longest time, before he tried climbing back up the tree. He'd go a few inches, then cling for dear life with every gust of wind. At one point he turned around as though he were going to go back down, then turned again and slowly started to climb. He did eventually make it all the way up--and before the neighbor's dog caught sight of him!
I got home about 4:30 this evening and went for a short walk around the neighborhood, maybe walked a mile total. I wish I could have gotten out earlier in the day for a longer walk down to the Arboretum. It's amazing how fast it goes from dusk to full dark this time of year. It was a little chilly, yet invigorating. There were a few kids enjoying a nearby sledding hill, and I saw a couple snowmen, too.
Though a lot of pines are drooping or completely bowed over from the heavy snow, I only saw one damaged tree -- a branch had splintered and hung down so that it completely blocked the sidewalk. Luckily, it did not fall on a house or powerline. It was full dark by that time, and a bit of an inconvenience having to walk out in the busy street, but it was either that or trek through knee-deep snow. I prefer NOT having cold snow down the boots, even if I am wearing two pairs of socks. ;-)
Really! No snow in the books. Thanks for the updates, Heather; I'm enjoying them. Sounds lovely...now!
Ontario snow, lake starting to freeze. This is our backyard.
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I'm hopefully going to see The Hobbit tonight. Hubby working and daughter won't sit next to me :( but I'll have my popcorn so its all good!
Oh, I hope you enjoy it, Pamela. I thought it was beautifully filmed. I want to go see it again. LOL!
Sunny: Beautiful photo! LK: LOL...poor squirrel.
Pamela: Oh...so jealous. I really want to see The Hobbit, especially after recently rereading it.
Sun was shining when I left town this morning, though the weather was still rather chilly, only around 11F. Isn't much warmer in Northern Illinois. Was strange driving over the Rock River this time of year and seeing open water.
Sister and BIL only got about 6 inches of snow -- a third of what I got, but just enough for my niece to build a snowman. I was attacked by an almost 8-yr old monkey that clung to me a good five minutes as soon as I walked in the door. Best. Feeling. Ever. :-D We spent the afternoon baking cookies, and watched The Muppet Christmas Carol this evening.
I love The Muppets! I can't really get my daughter to watch them though ☺
Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Wow!"Oh! You saw. You liked. ☺
Lisa Kay wrote: "Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Wow!"Oh! You saw. You liked. ☺"
Yeah. I hate that we have to wait for the sequel though :(
Yeah. Really! But, I knew that going it. I was going to wait...but then I though, "What the heck. I know how it ends."
Today is hubby's birthday. He is still older than me ☺Merry Christmas to everyone tomorrow!!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you have a fun Christmas Eve! Is everyone all ready or do you still have a lot to do?I will be waiting for my daughter to get home from her Dad's at midnight. They are going to the Christmas Eve service at his church at 11:00. They have some kind of candlelighting thing they do.
while we wait my son and I are makng a Caramel-Pumpkin Mousse Tart and cheese ball to take to Grandma's for Christmas. If we can go tomorrow, depends on the weather. We supposed to be getting snow sometime tomorrow.
Evening all! Been such a busy busy year I'm looking forward to so many good reads this up coming year and just wanted to stop by and say...
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY GOODREADS FRIENDS!
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE EVE & DAY!
Xx Ella
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY GOODREADS FRIENDS!
HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE EVE & DAY!
Xx Ella
Everyone is gone here. We had a death in the family so my mom is gone to Texas and my mom-in-law is visiting family in Louisiana. So just hubby, me and the daughter. But we are doing a ham and some goodies and spending it together so it will be great!Love the pic, Ella!
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Hope it is a fun and safe day for everyone. ^_^
Yes, lovely picture, Ella! Merry Christmas, everyone.
Weather Channel indicates a winter storm coming for us. Me not going anywhere!
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