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Thanks Kate & Margaret for another week.
Fan lovely little dress & pretty star.
JoRae, those cookies look good.
I thought DS would be here for supper but he went to pick up his truck in Lloydminste, his transmission went & needed fixing. Well, it took them 2 weeks to fix it & while it’s been there thieves drilled a hole in his gas tank & drained his gas. The @#$& service people didn’t tell him this had happened until after he paid his bill. Now he has to figure out how to get that fixed before he can come home. Damn thieves!

 

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That is really rotten of those thieves. I'm guessing that this is going to happen more often if the price of gas keeps rising. If the service people were aware of this, it wasn't very nice of them not to tell DS
before he paid his bill. Since the truck was in their care when this happened, wouldn't they share some of the cost of repair?

You would think it was their responsibility to fix it but they waited until he paid, then told him so he didn’t have any leverage on them. You would think they would have insurance for this but apparently not

 

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OMG what a bunch of thieves. And, if they knew it had been drained and damaged, why on earth in 2 weeks couldn't they have fixed it as well. After all, it was on their property, it is on them to fix it,no?
Thank you ladies for another start to what will be a short, busy week for many of us. Time is really rushing along toward the end of the year now isn't it. Seems the weeks really fly by.
The summaries are so great for those of us who drift around, lose our place and need catching up.
Thanks for posting your decoration Fan, it is really simple and lovely and the little dress is precious. You could start a line of these frocks, "Fan's Fancies"!

DS said he called his insurance, he will be responsible for the deductible, $500, apparently gas tanks are really expensive. He said he will try to get the repair shop to at least cover the deductible but if they won’t, he will make sure to give them more than $500 in advertising.
we have a “ claims free” program, if you don’t have a claim for 5 years you get 20% off on the premiums & he will lose that as well, so an expensive thing.

 

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Bonnie that is terrible what happened to DS's truck! I would think the garage that had it should have to pay for the damaged gas tank since they had it on their property doing repairs.

You would think, DS said he wondered if they were thinking of not even telling him

 

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He could threaten to describe what happened on the local FB page and give the business some bad publicity---maybe that would help them see the light. It is so unfair!

That is the plan

 

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Thank you Kate and Margaret! You are so appreciated. I was a little late to exercise this morning. DH took the truck over to the club house for coffee, and got back here at 9, thinking he was on time, except I was supposed to be there at 9 and Gale usually starts a few minutes early! That's ok, I still got my work out! Then beading. I finally have the boiler finished for the Christmas train ornament I am making DH. That's 2 pieces out of I don't remember how many that get put together to make the whole locomotive. I may have posted the link for you before, but I don't remember. Right now I have just the locomotive started, but I do have the patterns for the rest of the train. Christmas Train Ornament Pattern Part 1 The Train Engine Bead Pattern By ThreadABead

Jeanne called me this morning and said to check the mail. They had coupons to a restaurant we haven't been to before that had 2 hamburgers, fries and drink (non-alcoholic) for $15. So we went and tried it. The burgers were good, fries were crisp but not over done. A good meal. And we checked out the menu while we were waiting for our food, and have decided it's worth going back to. The prices were competitive with most other places. We are back home with the electric heaters going and I have a heat pack on my feet on the footstool with a blanket over my lap. The sky is clear, the air is crisp and it's 44F at 8p. Brr! And I think DH is napping in his chair with the RV on. This getting dark so early is the pits! I'm even ready for bed this early tonight!

Back to the top to catch up and send the summary to Joy and Kathy.

That train will be pretty spectacular when done

 

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So they are expecting him to remove a car that was damaged under their care with no warning? Sounds like a good way to discourage new clients. If he spreads the word it won't be long before others hear and it impacts on them. Or is the only place relatively nearby?

There are only a few places that do this in Lloydminster & the other is the Chev dealer so much higher priced

 

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Yesterday, I had my pool therapy. I started back last week. Today I spent a good portion of the morning getting everything to do with my upcoming surgery set up. Yes, my surgeon for my shoulder is going to scrap and smooth out the arthritis he told me that it doesn't mean it won't come back and I have an extreme tear in my Rotar cuff he will have to repair and any other problems he comes up against. He knows I don't want a total shoulder replacement. I just don't have good luck with surgeries. My PT guy told me it is not an easy recovery it will take me 1 1/2 to 2 years to get over. That scares me I'll be 78 before I get over it, yikes. I have an appointment to see my provider Dec. 2nd. I'm suppose to have all my pre-op x-rays EKG and blood work that day. I do hope that happens but when it comes to the Base and how things get all Mucked up is the norm so we shall see. That is what is going on. Take care dear ones. Love to you all.

I hope this surgery goes well & fixes the problem

 

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Thankyou ladies once again. Another wet day here today... it is just starting to fine up a bit mid afternoon, but more forecast tonight if it happens. Well DD and both girls have just tested positive for covid (again they had it in Feb) , and I had Penelope here yesterday for a few hours... at least we were mainly outside though as it was a nice day so fingers crossed I don't get it too. So far Penelope has no symptoms, Serena a slight runny nose and DD has the bad headache... which is why tested in the first place.

Bonnie.... I posted at the end of last week to note that the pattern says to use black for penguin feet but I did use yellow. Edit... also I used white where the pattern said cream.

I hope they don’t get too sick & you don’t get it.

 

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it’s still $4,59 here. I’m wondering why…it seems other areas have cheaper gas. Even some of the smaller towns around here do.

you are still less than here & we product the darn stuff, Diesel is $2.00/ L, which would convert to about $5.60 US/US gallon😳& gas is $1.60/L or $4.76US

 

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I thought you would like to see my other two Singer sewing machines. My son Bobby gave me the other two besides giving me the other one he brought when he moved here from Memphis. He bought the other two when he was upholstered his station wagon 1960, so he gave them to me. I'm having fun with them. I really like using those old machines. He gave me those machines at a good time because my other two sewing machines needed to go to the sewing machine hospital,lol. I put different colored thread in each machine, and I just switch machines when I need to sew that color. The middle sewing machine has a new fast motor on it and I have to use a light foot on it or it will fly off the table, lol. Two of them don't reverse stitch and it only has one stitch length. There is a knob that supposed to change the stitch length, but it doesn't work but I really don't care about that.

Nice, that middle one looks like it was very fancy when new. I think the old Singers were very good machines, even if they don’t have all the bells & whistles of the new ones.. I have a newer, about 10 years old, Singer & it sure won’t go through heavy stuff like my old one. I have a Singer Genie, it was considered a light weight portable when I bought it, really nice for taking to classes. I’ve had it 45 years & I think it’s about worn out. My friends DH likes to tinker with them & she said I should bring it over & let him see if he can fix it up. I may do that. Someone gave him several old Singers & he’s been fixing them up, if he can’t fix mine, I may think about buying one of those for doing heavy mending & leather

 

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We very seldom eat dessert but tonight I had a craving for something sweet so I made this apple dessert. I thought I would share the recipe because it's fast, economical and light. No idea what to call it but I've had the recipe since the mid 70s.

2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup apple, peeled, cored and diced (I just use the whole apple) NOTE: use a good cooking apple like MacIntosh
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Combine the apple and sugar in a bowl with a spatula until sugar is moist. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients and add to the apple mixture, fold in chopped nuts. Spread in a greased 9" pie plate, bake 30 minutes at 350°F. Serve warm or room temp.

I've made this successfully with Robin Hood gluten free flour if you need to substitute.
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Sort of like apple crisp but a little more diet friendly. I love Mac apples

 

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Gouging maybe.

I think there’s lots of that going on

 

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That’s appalling that the service people didn’t let him know before paying his bill. Could it have been someone there that did it? Hopefully he can get his insurance to pay for it but that doesn’t make up for all the inconvenience.

DS wondered that too. The owner wasn’t there when he went yesterday so he said he will phone Monday & see if he gets anywhere.
Hes afraid they drilled more than 1 hole in it & it’s plastic so must be replaced & I guess they charge a ridiculous amount for new ones, that’s why he called insurance.
we will see how he does🤞🤞they really don’t need this extra expense just now. His last week of work is next week & the transmission was $4500. He’s applied for a couple of other jobs but no word yet

 

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Guess I’m the odd one out as I really don’t like chocolate chip cookies of any type. I believe it’s those horrible ugly tasting chocolate bits/chips they use. They are artificial chocolate, not real chocolate and taste horrible to me, lol! I’ve even had people upset with me, as I wouldn’t even try their homemade chocolate cookies. 🙄😁.

my DH doesn’t like chocolate chips in anything

 

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good morning. Not as cold as other mornings. 7:30 and 22*. But looks like the sun will shine today so should be a wonderful day. I have no where to go or be today. Yay! I suppose I could work outside but I’m not going to rake any more leaves…. I’m afraid at this point will also rake up too much of the bark. So the rest of the leaves will need to decay and provide mulch. Angela, sounds like your day was perfect! And a well informed guide is a godsend. 2 hours sounds just long enough. At least that’s my limit…anything after that my brain goes into overload and doesn’t take any else in. Strawberry Sharon, those machines are wonderful. My mom had a similar old one when we immigrated. She traded it in for a new singer machine….that was back when singer was still a good name. One of my DD’s now has that machine and it still works very well. I hope you will follow the advice of the others here regarding your shoulder surgery. Wishing you a good outcome. I must update you on my little grandson who had his food stolen at school. He is doing so much better and the reading has now definitely clicked! As has the spelling. Everyone is thrilled for him. Bonnie, I hope you ds has his truck fixed soon. I can imagine that’s a tricky job. And I sure hope the mechanics place coughs up the deductible. Otherwise like mentioned, maybe a small claims court and lots of free advertising on your sons part. Well, I’m going to get going. Hope y’all have a good day or night.

I’m glad your GS is doing so much better

 

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I remember back in the 60s, which must have been about when electric sewing machines were becoming popular, we used to go to a restaurant where all the tables were the old treadle machine tables. Don’t know what they did with all those old machines, probably just threw them out, then put in a piece of wood to fill the hole. You could treadle away whilst waiting for your food to arrive!

My friend & her DH built an “ old town” village on their farm & in their cafe & store he made tables like that. Sadly they split up & the village was disassembled & sold off

 

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Good morning ladies, happy Sunday to the downunder folks, and Saturday to others.
‘It was a very busy chatty day yesterday thoroughly enjoyed myself going out with Helena and then the visit from Kay and David.
‘David loves cooking so I hope the cake recipe turns out well for him. I may even try it myself again.
‘Jazzy I like your apple dessert recipe it sounds very yummy.
Just had next Fosamax and all is well with that, no tummy issues👍
Shoulder trouble is prevalent it seems, Josie my friend was working on the farm on Friday and whacked her shoulder and the pain was awful. Went to urgent care clinic but there was a 3 hour wait, so she waited and went on opening time yesterday, had X-rays no break but severely bruised internally so needs to take it easy and have Physiotherapy on it. Will give her a call today and see if she needs any help I could do for her.
‘Well I’ve sat up for the required 30 minutes after the pill so now can go and get breakfast, and see what my Tomten have been doing overnight.
‘Still unsure whether to tackle making the ladies new panties and skirts yet, but being a soft hearted soul I might relent and give in if they ask nicely.….

I’m glad you are tolerating the fosamax better

 

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YaY! My ball winder got here today, it's a belt driven wood, off Etsy, I love it, it works so well, and it was only $51 from Prime Artist Store. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. View attachment 1267492

Pretty fancy

 

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I own two Treadle sewing machines! I learned on Mom's electric sewing machine, but loved making clothes on the Treadle. One was my great grandmother's and one was DH's grandmother's.

I have a treadle I bought when my kids were young & I used to sew lots of leather mitts for them. I haven’t used it for years, I really should get rid of it or start using it again