Sheba, the coffee looks great! My app for fires was sending me notifications all night.
A few new fires popped up and one was in the vicinity of hubs parents, who are elders.
They were not in danger and didn’t need to evacuate fortunately.
I had to turn off the notifications so I could sleep, which I didn’t.

The trails were cool and sunny. Maybe you need to visit your niece to get a break from the snow? If your sister still lived in AZ then that would be great as well. Hope you don’t have cabin fever.
Stay warm and cool!

Sheba, it’s still very dry here and with no rain, and other things,sadly there are fires popping up.
Sorry Oz is so cold. On the bright side, you get to wear awesome coats and sweaters. We have our heat on a bit here at night.
My hike today was nice and people were out walking their dogs. One person was next to me off an on part of the way, with his tiny dog and he explained the dog was on his walk so if the dog ran he ran and when the dog slowed down he did. Gotta love the people who loves their animals. 🙂

Sheba, You have great taste. That’s a lovely set. I think that makes #1 and #2. I’m sure it isn’t easy to pick a favorite. 18 years of collecting is amazing. I look at most jewelry from afar these days, except for a piece here and there.
Hope that the cats and Poppy are staying warm.

Sheba, Take a break from the news. It will be going on for a long time, sadly. Lots of places taking donations and going up to LA. I am told by my hairdresser that I am a stress eater. She might be right. Uh oh… 🙂

Let’s celebrate Oodie’s birthday!
The cakes you posted are lovely. For some reason I can’t post emoji’s anymore. Sorry Oodie.

Hiked today and it was sunny, cool and dry. Our usual weather. I’m using the watch duty app for fire information.

Hubs had to drill holes in my planter box so water can drain.

Oodie, Happy Birthday all weekend long! Hope you enjoy the weekend with some extra fun!

Sheba, You’ll probably get a call from your niece this weekend.
It’s been dry and cool and sunny.
If you have to have all that cold, it’s nice you have a big house to roam around.
I don’t know if Matlock started a Season 2 yet. Maybe it is a rerun then tonight?
Today, I was a mopping Queen.

Fun, all those family members Ski and enjoy the outdoors.
I like my feet planted on the ground. When I used to ski; I was afraid. Mostly of the heights and chairlifts. I don’t mind the downhill part. After a few times left dangling in the air from a very high lift, in CA, decided no more for me. 🙂

Shoelady, Best wishes for your husband to have a speedy recovery.
Glad he is post op and recuperating.

Oodie, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!!!

Sheba, Your SIL sounds like she has lots of love and support. That’s sure to help her. Hope she is doing ok after all that chemo.
The fire app on my phone beeped (notifications) a few times today. Apparently there was a small fire in my City but I think all is ok by now. Nothing major. I’m just on the look out.
Thanks for the tips about the Kathy Bates movies. I plan to look up the Delores Claiborne movie soon.
Stay warm. Let me know if all was ok with your niece’s area in CA.

Sheba, glad your niece made it back safely. Hopefully she found things safe and sound.
Planes are about the only time I watch movies.
I download an app of where fires are located and will be on the look out for anything in the area.
We have lots of dust and air quality isn’t great. I am keeping the window and doors closed.

Well, I watched Matlock on Pluto. Watched all the episodes over 2 days. : )
Yes, was up late. She looks 20 years younger than she is, wow I had no idea she was in her mid 70’s. If or when season 2 comes out I will be ready to watch it as well.

Hope you have a great evening!

Moodyshopper, nice post. I like CL too!

Sheba, We have only Fair air quality here which is a long way South of these fires.
CA is a different place and lets hope people finally change things. When I lived in the LA area in the 80’s and my parents visited, they would say it felt like a different country. My guess is it wasn’t a compliment. 🙂 I didn’t expect to stay just in CA, was here to get my career going and work experience since back then there were lots of jobs. It was a fun time for me.
Hope your niece finds all ok back in CA. Hopefully she has spoken with her friends and has some information about it, but best to see for yourself.
YW about the Heidi thread. It wasn’t necessary for that person to post like that and I loved your response and hope to use it in the future (if you don’t mind).
Have a good evening!