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We are SOOOOOO WET! This past weekend especially it seriously rained. It rained so much I swear I saw Noah float by on an ark. In all seriousness there is major ice, cold, flooding… businesses north of us closed early due to power outages… airport closed… and then Saturday night it hit us with a power outage that left us thinking about taking a trip. After SNOWMAGGEDON a few years ago we vowed we’d take a small trip if it happened again and as the temperature was dropping we sat in the dark contemplating just that for about 3 hours when it came back on. It was nice to snuggle in and just read, but it really threw off my timeline for things I was trying to accomplish for the new project.
I mean this is the Pacific North West and we’re used to rain and wet, but I’m seeing standing water with ducks paddling in it where there used to be a road. Our local pond “normally” has a path all the way around, but when I left the estate house (which looks down on the whole pond) last night I noticed that the back end is completely under water.
Today is supposed to be cloudy and then back to the rain tomorrow and Wednesday and for the rest of the week. I’ll be working on a new estate sale a good part of this week, but all the work is NOT indoors so it may get a bit dicey at times. This estate sale is more of a clean out than higher end things and antiques that we are used to, so may use today to start making outdoor trash piles…so grungy clothes it is today.
There are a few things on my mind that I’m working through, but it’s just day to day things. I’m feeling well other than a few aches and pains, but am still avoiding people like the plague as COVID works its way through our community once again. 🙁
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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I’m working on finishing the Canary Girls, but got a bit sidetracked with the power outage. I do love historical novels – I always seem to learn something new. Do you know why they were called Canary girls? I’ll give you a clue – it has nothing to do with birds or singing.
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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MONDAY 1/15
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TUESDAY 1/16
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WEDNESDAY 1/17
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THURSDAY 1/18
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FRIDAY 1/19
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SATURDAY 1/20
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SUNDAY 1/21
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DINNER
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BBQ BAKED CHICKEN & POTATO SALAD
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BROWN CRACKER MEATLOAF with MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
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MISO BUTTER ROASTED CHICKEN & CARROTS
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BRIDGE CLUB CHICKEN & SALAD
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CHILE LIME SALMON & ARTICHOKES
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CHICKEN FRIED STEAKS with MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY |
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DESSERT
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DANISH APPLE SLAB PIE
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We went to an impromptu comedy show on Friday night to support a local winery family who has been in the valley for over 100 years, but is being forced out of business due to family infighting over a recent patriarch death 🙁 so sad. We then went to a favorite local haunt for karaoke and a couple of friends (sisters who were drinking pretty good) did a duet to Dirty Laundry 😀
- PAN SEARED CHICKEN IN LEMON WINE SAUCE
- CHEESY CHICKEN PANCAKES
- ORANGE CHILE CHICKEN
Although I am not enjoying the “real feel” of -17, I still like it better than a ton of rain! I think most people would disagree with me ha ha ha. I got the Canary Girls back from the library so I should have it finished by next week. I DO know why they were called that – but it’s because I read the book summary! Have a lovely week!
Well, I absolutely agree with you. Those that would disagree with you have never lived with the wet cold that seeps into your bones! Enjoy the book! And have a GREAT week.
Hello dear Tamy!
Geesh you did get a lot of rain. I hope it stops now and that you’re extra careful if you go work on that estate sale. We’ve got the super cold up here. Perfect for staying in and reading too.
I hope you have a blessed week ahead. xo
PS: doing a giveaway tomorrow – make sure you check it out lucky lady
I’m doing the “behind the scenes” staging and cleaning for the estate sale so I don’t mind working alone or with very few people 😀 It’s my preferred position.
I saw your SUPER COLD there At this rate with the El Nino year the rain may stop in June I do plan to stay home as much as possible! I’m hoping that’s end of the power outages – our heat is electric and since it only got up to 33F today, it would be so cold inside without heat. Have a blessed week yourself and stay warm. BTW do you get lake effect snow?
Hope the rain stops soon! January is a month to hunker in and read. we also had a power outage last week for 2,5 hours. Gives us time to relax.
Have a good week
At this rate with the El Nino year the rain may stop in June 😀 I do plan to stay home as much as possible! I’m hoping that’s end of the power outages – our heat is electric and since it only got up to 33F today, it would be so cold inside without heat. Have a GREAT week.
Wow, that’s a lot of rain. Hope you see some sunshine soon! I love to read so much. The canary has to do with coal mines, I think? Have you ever watched Worst Cooks in America? I watched a few episodes of that but oh my, it makes you wonder about people a bit. Hope you have a wonderful week and stay healthy!
Just checked and the sun isn’t scheduled to make an appearance in the next 10 days, but Mr. Rain Cloud is again starting later tonight. This was just enough of a reprieve to get a few local errands done. I have watched Worst Cooks, but it became so ridiculous I quit watching – who are these people? I have trouble believing ANYONE could be that inept. I do occasionally enjoy the celebrity version though.
Nope the canary has to do with the “munitionettes” who worked grueling shifts often seven days a week, handling TNT and other explosives with little protective gear in the “Danger Building “ where the workers suffer from serious, unexplained illnesses. One common symptom, the lurid yellow hue of their skin, earns them the nickname “canary girls.” TNT is a yellow powder.
I hope you have a GREAT week also! BTW congratulations on the Chiefs game 😀
Wow! Your menu makes mine look low class. I am enjoying my time reading as well.
No such thing as low class if it’s full of things you like 😀 I have to admit I waited until the kids left home to get more elaborate on a regular basis. Have a warm and safe week.