Those are pics other people posted of our town today. I am not getting out in it. As soon as they plow a street, it snows again. It keeps blowing and snowing and you can't see shit out there. Also, our driveway hasn't been scooped yet, so I have to make sure the road is clear and then gun the hell out of that old Focus to get out. I actually enjoy that part..don't tell anyone. But, Lis spent the night with a relative and we decided she should stay again tonight instead of me getting out in this. It's actually the heaviness of this wet snow that bothers me. I hate trying to get it off the car. It weighs a ton. Maybe some of it will melt by tomorrow? I have no idea if school will be closed or not and their stupid website is no help at all. Oh, well, I'll worry that out at 6 am Monday, not now. It's supposed to get down to -10% below tonight. That aint even funny. Time to crank up the heat and open all the doors below sinks. Time to get out the guitar and hot cider.
How are you guys doing?
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I'm on day 4 of pneumonia. At least it's not freezing like it is there. Fun times.
I am so sorry. That's rough and I know it. I hope you have meds.
I forgot to add, I have to let the water run. Oh, man, don't let me forget that tonight! We've had spring like weather until now. I told Lis we can not escape one bad one, we live in Iowa. She didn't believe me and here it is. To top it off, it rained good the day before, so all that is frozen under the snow. It's bad. I have a cup of hot cider now, in my snow man cup. I also have enough smokes. I'm just peachy. 6 am Monday can kiss my ass right now.
ps..thanks for responding, even though you're sick. It makes me feel, not so isolated on a day like this.
It's just a side effect from the lupus medication, but I'll be alright, we caught it soon enough. It sucks though!
Yeah don't forget to let the water run. I bet that'll make your cat happy. I know mine loves running water. It's raining here and I don't think we'll see half inch of snow this winter cause it looks like it all got dumped your way
Hot cider sounds yummy. My husband is doing a grocery run for superbowl snacks cause I ain't cookin', I'll ask him to bring me some Lattin's country cider.
Today sucks. Not enough time or energy to do everything. My husband is doing the taxes, and he still lives at his mom's. He is coming over tomorrow to pick up all the info, but I do not have it all assembled. The house is messy because I have been medicating myself and lying low due to dental work pain, which has actually gotten worse, and wakes me up at night. I don't want him to see the house messy, as it will influence how he relates to me, in his (I think) still compromised state of thinking. But, my son is no help, and it is raining, so the dogs are dirtier than usual, and I am uncomfortable, and I planned on going to Costco to return a blender, and Wilco because there is a big sale. I don't know how I can do it all, so today will be about making peace with the situation.
Christina
I don't blame you at all, stay put and stay safe. There is no way I would get out at 6AM to take my kids to school in that. I hate being cold. I don't think I could ever live where that much snow hits every year. My whole town shut down for a week because we got 7 inches about 4 years ago. We just are not equipped for snow and black ice. OAN...today I have stayed on the couch most of the day. I'm lonely I think. I miss my son in college, my 14 year old has stayed in her room most of the day and I have seen almost every cartoon on Netflix today with the 5 year old. I'm cozy and happy on the couch, so I can't complain to much. Sending warm thoughts your way Pat.
16F today which is better than when the day started (3F). It feels like 5 though. That's normal. You can dress for it at least, the cold is dry here.
Feel like crap but not as sick as Meissa. I'm just feeling worse-than-usual after affects of the weekly Methotrexate injection.
Don't feel like making dinner. Need a suggestion for something easy. I have ground beef thawed. Any ideas?
Meissa, yeah, get your cider. It does take the edge off. I like the powdered packets myself. Double strength. My cat indeed likes running water. He also wants me to hold the door open, so he can look at snow. Just look. Fuckin' goofball. You get better, soon. It sucks being sick.
Christina, I know what you're saying, but, you come first. Fuck it all if you're not up to it. Seriously. Returning things, sales, etc. Fuck them off and rest. Straighten up the front room only and make him stay there. He does not live there now, so he doesn't get free reign. Take care of YOU and he'll get the message that YOU are important. (I don't even know him, and I don't like him.)
Kerri, tune into You Tube and catch some old movies instead. Are you on a lap top? Man, I've found out after the kid is in bed (or gone like now) I hole up in my bed of pillows and blankies with my beverage of choice, my cat and junk food..and I put that laptop on a pillow on my tummy and I can watch old classics all night long. I fall asleep that way. It's awesome. Just me and the cat. Prrrrr.
Frimmy, you ever make hamburger gravy? It's a tradition here. You just brown the burger and add a bit of flour, brown that and add milk and seasonings. We put it over bread or buscuits. It's so good and quick.
Sorry, you don't feel good either. Is Methotrexate an RA treatment? I have it too. Could you explain it a little?
*bisquits
Actually hamburger gravy and mashed potatoes is my go to comfort meal. I've made it so many times in the last while i thought I'd try something different. Haha.
Yes RA. Along with meds for the nausea and another that requires eye exams every six months while I'm on it. Methotrexate is an immune suppressant and the other is an anti-inflammatory. I was warned not to be around sick people because Ill get sick easier but so far it's just the Metho that does me in. Not complaining. It's better than the alternative.
Yeah, hamburger gravy! Now I want some and I don't have any hamburger. Sigh. Going with soft fried eggs and toast.
I feel for you. It's tough to navigate some meds, you have to plan shit around them. It all makes me tired sometimes.
ps, necessity being the mother of inventions, I just used left over Special K and some Fruit Loops to make marshmallow treats. Man, that's pretty good. It looks cute too. Imma make it again on purpose.
pps..you wouldn't believe how many people have asked me, 'wtf is hamburger gravy?' and get all snooty when I explain it. I guess it's white trashy? Damn good though.
I was going to suggest hamburger gravy, too! I grew up with it, but make mine different than my mom's. She always put in a lot of caraway seed, and I hate those! Sometimes I use a mushroom soup to add to the gravy. It's like a poor man's stroganoff over noodles or rice.
Otherwise, my go to for hamburger is big nacho. You need a few other things for that, though. I use a pizza pan, and throw the chips on there, then some refried beans, then the seasoned, ground beef, followed by chopped onion, and then cheese. I put it in the oven, or under the broiler, depending on what I feel like, and bake or broil until the cheese is nicely melted. Serve it as is, or with chopped tomatoes, chilis, salsa, olives, cut up avocado or guacamole and sour cream on the side. You can layer the leftovers with some salsa or cheese or whatever makes you happy, and bake it the next day as a sort of a tortilla casserole.
I returned the vitamix, but didn't do anything else but call my husband. I'm glad I did, as we talked for almost an hour, and I was able to get a little information out of him, and share some of Emma's misdeeds that he needed to know about. Now I'm just hanging out, thinking about what I'm going to eat. Probably some of the Costco ravioli lasagna that I fixed for us last night. That's the advantage of having a Costco within about 10 minutes. They have a number of premade meals that we like, and with it only being the two of us, they last for awhile. Maybe I'll make the shepherd's pie, though. Andy won't like that, so I might as well make it for myself, and then live on it for the next few days while I'm working. Okay, problem solved!
Christina
I Iove hamburger gravy. I grew up with it too. Sometimes i throw in sliced mushrooms. It's pure and simple comfort food.
Navigating around the meds is SO true. I keep saying it's better than the alternative. I couldn't even hold a fork one handed. My son had to help me with everything in the kitchen, for example. So being back to enjoying independence is worth the side effects. Are you on Metho too?
Please explain this hamburger gravy. It sounds glorious. Sorry everybody is sick and cold. Hope they cancel school tomorrow, DD.
I hope you made it through the cold night. It was blowing like crazy here, but that has calmed. We're pretty snowed in, but we're all off work, so who's complaining?
I've never made hamburger gravy...sounds tasty. I usually make goulash as my go to burger meal. Add macaroni, stewed tomatoes, and green beans, salt and pepper. It reminds me of my childhood :)
So, George was just here. He came when I least expected it. I had a rough night with Emma. To bed at 11:30, followed by her wanting out at approximately 12:15, 2 am and 3:30am. Before 4, my tooth woke me, and I tried to just rest, but got up and was too tired to do anything while I waited for pain relief. I went out to take care of the chickies at about 8 am, and the dogs started barking when I was almost done out there. I looked to the house, and George was inside, looking out the back door. I was in my jammies, with muck boots, hat and a hoodie. I came in, and it is like he is another person. He had no end of upset over Emma trying to jump on him and maybe getting his jeans or shoes dirty. (She was pretty grubby, and very excited that daddy was here.)
He also was annoyed with me. Not overtly, but just under the surface. It's sad. Where did my husband go? If I was meeting him for the first time now, I wouldn't like him. In the course of a few short months, he has changed completely. He's too skinny, and too preoccupied with appearance. I don't know if this is at all salvageable. It makes me sad and so angry with him at the same time. I got him through so many difficulties in his life. I made sure he had the care he needed, and did things that totally grossed me out so he would have what he needed, and then he turns into this prissy asshole. How can he not be affectionate towards Emma, or pet Harley? The jerk.
Sorry that I hijacked your post, but he just makes me so sad, and pissed off.
Christina
I'm so pissed at Christina's so-called husband I want to hit him. Repeatedly.
Me, too, Border Collie. Christine...can you get the locks changed on the door? Don't let him in unless you want to let him in. He is the one that chose to leave. What an ass.
Lucy
Winter's a motherfucker.
Oh! HELL NO!!!!
Your Pictures look like a normal snow storm for us in Quebec lol...
Christina
Why are you waiting for him? To..what? Make up his mind? You don't have to wait for him. He's not the same person he was. You have made enough sacrifices for him, only for him to come into your home and treat you as if you are beneath him. You can be happy. He is an albatross around your neck. I had to post anon because I have a strong opinion about something that is none of my business. You are a good person, Christina.
You is gooood.
You is smaaaaart.
You is important.
Thanks. Yeah, I know he has changed, and I can live without him, but I guess a part of me is still just stunned. Such a huge change in him in such a short time. I guess I am grieving my loss. Also, I keep wondering if it is worth it to fix up the house. What if he suddenly decides he wants to be cashed out? Will I be happy that I spent money and went to all the trouble of fixing things the way I want them, only to give them up?
There is something really wrong with him, and I don't think he can ever get better while he is living with his mom. It is like he is a scrawny little kept man. A shadow of what he was, and I know who I sent on the trip. It wasn't this guy.
If I do need to move, what will happen to the chickens and my dogs?
Too many things to worry about.
Yesterday when he left, Emma wanted out in the yard, and she just went over by his car, and stood there, as close as she could get to him. She stood there until he had driven all the way down the street and turned the corner, out of sight. It's just sad, and I have not figured out what I want to do, yet.
Christina
We are forecasted to have 41c (105f) on Saturday. Way too hot for me, although, I am pretty sure that all that white stuff would be too COLD for me as well.
I need to have a nice temperate 18-32c to be a happy girl - I don't ask for much really!
Keep safe in all that snow, Pat xx
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