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Shoenabler, uhm Shoelady, done!

Sheba, here goes post #2. Hope it doesn’t go poof.
Glad you and Shoelady like the jackets.
It was hard to decide on a size for the Bernardo EcoPlume Packable Quilted Jacket because there aren’t too many details. After reading online reviews I decided to size up. I didn’t have to do this with Laurier and it worked out well. I don’t usually size up in jackets. The packable part is a nice feature.
Watched some Skating tonight and it was a cry fest. Agree with Tara Lapinski and Johnny Weirs points who both looked lovely! The Skaters are so young.

You know about the HD Sale right? The typing here is off so i am signing out. Good night stay warm out there.

Let It Go
Idina Menzel

The snow glows white on the mountain tonight
Not a footprint to be seen
A kingdom of isolation
And it looks like I’m the queen
The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside
Couldn’t keep it in, heaven knows I’ve tried
Don’t let them in, don’t let them see
Be the good girl you always have to be
Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know
Well, now they know
Let it go, let it go
Can’t hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door
I don’t care what they’re going to say
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway
It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all
It’s time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right, no wrong, no rules for me
I’m free
Let it go, let it go
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go
You’ll never see me cry
Here I stand and here I stay
Let the storm rage on
My power flurries through the air into the ground
My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around
And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast
I’m never going back, the past is in the past
Let it go, let it go
When I’ll rise like the break of dawn
Let it go, let it go
That perfect girl is gone
Here I stand in the light of day
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway

Very cold evening we are 16 degrees in OZ and yeah I do have the fireplace and the
heat is on. 😘✨

Peace Out Peeps! Have a warm evening. ✨✨

@Sheba
Good Afternoon Sheba, I hope you are staying warm and Poppy too. I saw on the hews the storms in your area and others are having. It’s unbelievable we live in the same country, we are at 86 degrees right now. And tonight the weather is calling to be 70. I wish I could send warm Sunshine your way. This hot weather we are having, makes me wonder if in March we will have some very cold days don here.
Sheba my Wolfgang Puck pots arrived, a huge box. I finished unpacking a while ago, and they are beautiful. When I told hubby I had ordered more pots his reaction was, where are going to put them? So I made room in the walk in pantry. I already had two full sets of Wolfgang Puck pots, the Bistro and the Bistro Elite and use them everyda. Plus pots that belong to my mom we got in the late seventies, very good pots and are still in very good condition. My brother was selling them, and it came with a complete set of dinnerware, with serving bowls, a complete coffee set. I have it still, don’t think it’s made anymore and a very nice flower pattern.
Take care Sheba and stay safe and warm.

@sheba2011

It is 80 degrees on the Gulf Coast with a bit of a sea breeze. Gorgeous day. I surmise the temps tonight will be in the 60s. Very sunny, Sorry to hear you have snow. Just think in a few short months we will be complaining about the heat and humidity. I surmise that all the freezing temps you have experienced will mean higher temps on the opposite spectrum. I think I would rather have the cold instead of high temps and humidity.

We had an appointment yesterday to voice concerns. I must admit that it was very productive and we were not chased out after so many minutes. Even though the Orthopedist’s assistant said she would help with the ECHO, I decided to make another call. This time for some reason I was able to hear the recording and even had to go down in volume. Anyway, we go tomorrow morning. I also left a voice mail when the appointment was made. Then I called back, almost immediately to see if we could do the other things necessary prior to surgery which is a chest ex-ray and blood tests. I am hoping for a response before we head South to the appointment.
I also scheduled the van for service. We go Monday afternoon. Thank goodness for the calendar on the frig.

Wondering how Shoelady’s Mom and Sis enjoyed their cruise. I am sure they had some nice days to go out and about. On the other hand, it may have been a little to hot to do some of the things they wanted. If they were venturing around the Caribbean Islands, they have a tendency to be warmer than Florida at this time of year.

Tomorrow is Trivia. Can you believe it???? Where has the week gone???? Oh well. Hopefully, I will be back in time since we will probably shop following the appointment. Just hope hubby feels up to it. I am out of fruit and veggies. I will be storing things now for the week of surgery and a few days following.

The tea and cookies is just what I need to take the edge off. Hope you have a great day. I would think twice before you shovel.

Taci, get the jacket, too cute!👍👍👍👍

@sheba2011

Good afternoon – I just saw your neck of the woods on the Weather Channel. Good grief, things look nasty!🥶❄ We have some rain today, turning colder tonight and some snow showers tomorrow morning. I think this major snow storm will miss us unless they changed the forecast. Will check it out on the evening news. Stay warm, put Poppy on the toilet!🤣

Yesterday I woke up with swelling and redness all over my eyelids and underneath. I looked like I was in a horror flick.🥺 Threw out my mascara and the facial wipes I used, cleaned some brushes and took an allergy pill. I have been having a lot of watering on and off in one eye for a while but this looked like a reaction from something. Better today, will try a new cleanser and continue with the allergy pills. Always something……😖

Mom and sis are back after a two hour delay in Philly with a plane problem. All went well on the cruise and they were not ready to come home. Because it was late, I will get all the details when I go up there but they had no problems at all on the ship. They were late leaving the first day so they skipped the private island the next day and all on board got a $75 credit which was nice. They were able to go on all the islands.🌞🌴 Reality is setting in today.😭

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you and your family a blessed day. ✨💕🌹

Enjoy and share with your grandson. 😎

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I wonder if you are frozen like OZ. So far my power is on
and I am alright. ✨

I can’t wait to hear about your mother and sister’s Cruise and I know they are glad to be
home. 💕✨😎

How are you today? The Games are very good I am trying not to stay up so late.

Hey blowing a kiss to Jake’s Canvas. ✨😘I have such a large fenced in yard with all the snow
my baby almost got lost I was ready for the rescue just in case. 😜

Enjoy a nice cup of tea. 😘✨

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas just sending you a shout out. ✨🌹

@taci,

Good morning in S. Cali Taci I love, love, love this jacket. 💕💕I also like the fact you
can machine wash which is important. It is also packable. Taci it does not hurt that it
is on sale too. 😎Go for it this has everything you need in a jacket.

Oz is frozen I am wearing a wool coat today and I am only out briefly and the wind
can take your breathe away. Welcome to winter.

Bernardo EcoPlume Packable Quilted Jacket
128-6504

You can really hit the trails in this jacket Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Laurier Packable Solid Water-Resistant Puffer Jacket
684-373

I love this jacket too you hit the jackpot. 😎💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast. ✨ I did read your post from last night. Oodie you have
a hand full I just hope you get all the answers for your husband’s upcoming surgery.
Will you be able to stay in the waiting room? Oodie do make sure you bring your
own food just in case they won’t let you eat in the hospital cafeteria with Covid-19
anything goes and not in a good way.

How are you two doing today? As you may know OZ is cold and packed with snow.
I could barely see Poppy in the backyard we have ice under the snow it rained last night
and then the snow hit everything is shut down. Welcome to OZ. 😎😜

Hey tomorrow night is Trivia already where is time going?

A little tea to start the day. ✨🌹😘