COLD DARK ROOM

[Yvonne G]

Oh my word. That is just extremely rude. I would have been really mad.

Well it hasn't endeared the daughter-in-law to my daughter, but she has learned patience and polite incincerity!

 

[Cathie G]

We were living in our bus conversion 6 years ago, when we bought our house, so had no furniture.

We completely furnished our house from thrift shops!

Most folks not living in this area have trouble believing that. But we are close to Palm Springs, where a lot of very wealthy people live. You should see what they donate! I don't care if everything matches..I think we did a pretty good job! Did the whole house for $5000.

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It matches. Like flowers in a garden.

 

[Cathie G]

Yes, we have a nice little, cozy spot over there past the doorway to the CDR where only moderators can enter to talk about all you unruly CDR'ers!!!

Hehehe...

 

[Cathie G]

We don't have that over here. In actual fact I am not exactly sure what the rich do with their furniture that they don't want.

They probably keep it and hoard all their money for centuries.

 

[CarolM]

They probably keep it and hoard all their money for centuries.

Ha ha ha. Most probably.

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternooning all. I have been somewhat busy today. My day had had a soundtrack of fledgling starlings ... there are at least 40 newly emerged from the nest and screaming to be fed in our garden! Turn the sound on...

The ironing and some mending awaits so I must go and do that before settling down.

That must have been quite exciting - and noisy - to watch!!
I used to have a lot of starlings in my garden but only see the odd one or two now.

 

[Lyn W]

When my daughter's son had their first baby (my daughter's first grandchild) naturally "Gramma" bought lots of stuff for him. Lots of new onesies and cute little outfits for the baby. And of course, lots of furniture-type stuff. They bought them a really nice stroller with all the accoutrements.

Whenever the grandparents went over to visit and see the baby, he was always wearing what looked like hand-me-down clothes. Come to find out the mom was either selling or giving away what my daughter bought for them, even the stroller, and buying her own stuff at the Goodwill and places like that.

I bet your daughter must have been pretty upset about that,it's quite a slap in the face. But I suppose they get more for their money that way and I would make sure that any future present came from a thrift shop too!

 

[Cathie G]

Good morning all.
It's a bright and sunny day here with a promise of high pressure bringing dry and sunny weather for the next week.
Temps still only a max of about 15C until midweek, but at least it's not cold and wet.
I have to go find myself an outfit for my nephews wedding, but I'm starting online for ideas before I go hobbling around the shops.
Hope everyone has a good day!
TTFN

Sounds fun to me. Good weather and shopping for a good cause. I find stuff when I just go window shopping for exercise and save them for a Christmas present if I find a deal cheap cheap...plus I always meet a new friend...

 

[Cathie G]

Oh no ! Boiled mouse ! UUUrrrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.................

Or turn the dang thing into a little pet...

 

[Lyn W]

Sounds fun to me. Good weather and shopping for a good cause. I find stuff when I just go window shopping for exercise and save them for a Christmas present if I find a deal cheap cheap...plus I always meet a new friend...

I avoid all shops unless absolutely necessary. I like to know what I want to buy and where to get it so that I can just run in and out again as quickly as possible.
I don't like ordering things online, but it does help you browse in the comfort of your own home. I've seen a few outfits today that may be ok for the wedding but now I have to go to the shops and try them on. The trouble is I don't wear dresses much and I only have one that I've already worn to 2 other weddings, so I have to find something else now. Maybe I'll find a nice dressy trouser suit that I will wear again.

 

[Cathie G]

Whahaha. I bet you confused the tarantula threads with that comment. [emoji33] [emoji23] [emoji23]

I have enough spiders in my house as it is. I don't want to buy another one...

 

[Cathie G]

I avoid all shops unless absolutely necessary. I like to know what I want to buy and where to get it so that I can just run in and out again as quickly as possible.
I don't like ordering things online, but it does help you browse in the comfort of your own home. I've seen a few outfits today that may be ok for the wedding but now I have to go to the shops and try them on. The trouble is I don't wear dresses much and I only have one that I've already worn to 2 other weddings, so I have to find something else now. Maybe I'll find a nice dressy trouser suit that I will wear again.

I don't like dresses either. I have one or two skirts left that need to go. I think a pretty blouse and a nice pair of slacks is way better.

 

[Momof4]

We still haven’t heard from Heather. I hope her property & family are ok.
@EllieMay

 

[EllieMay]

@EllieMay
How are you guys doing?

Gettin back on track now.. surely glad it’s Friday! The power came back yesterday evening and then right back off. Finally on again.. hubby has been helping neighbors get power or-the trees cut that are in dangerous places. All the things that were pressing are tended now thanks for thinking of us!

 

[Yvonne G]

I bet your daughter must have been pretty upset about that,it's quite a slap in the face. But I suppose they get more for their money that way and I would make sure that any future present came from a thrift shop too!

That little grandkid is 5 now, and since my daughter learned what happens to her presents, she very carefully only buys things that she can give to the boys (another one a year younger) personally. Makes it harder for 'mom' to give away the presents.

 

[EllieMay]

We still haven’t heard from Heather. I hope her property & family are ok.
@EllieMay

We are , we are!!! I have a metal roof so there is no service in my house and with the power and WiFi out, it’s been sketchy.. daughters end-of-year FFA banquet was last night too... it’s been a circus!!! I’ll post some pics tomorrow.

 

[KarenSoCal]

It matches. Like flowers in a garden.

What a sweet thing to say! I will remember that! Thank you! [emoji4][emoji178]

 

[Ray--Opo]

Hi Ray, we've not seen you for a few days - how are you?

Hi Lyn, I have started to walk on my prosthetic. I have a trainer at the gym and he has been kicking my butt. Actually he has been ok. I am just out of shape. Combine that and helping the wife outside with landscaping. I have been to tired. I drop in and run thru my alerts but that's about it.
Thanks for asking.

 

[Ray--Opo]

I have a high school sweetheart/X wife also.
She was even less reliable than an Opal.

I understand that

 

[Ray--Opo]

I was also wondering how you, wifey and opo are doing.

We all are good. Opo seems to be getting over the pinworms.