Sandy's Daily Updates

Tuesday, November 16, 2022 Rainy Cloudy Cold 42 Degrees 11:58 a.m.

Today is a dreary, rainy, cold day in East Tennessee. The day should be one to curl up by the fireside with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book. It is the 15th and I have way to much to do for that warming thought. When I got up it was 37 degrees so thought that wouldn’t be to bad, but the 42 degrees feels colder. I opened the blinds and that might be the reason as the blinds keep a bit of the cold out I think. Upstairs is warmer. Chores and projects downstairs.

There are a lot of holiday events planned for the weekend. We won’t be attending them as most are downtown Knoxville, Marysville and several other places. Bazaars are going strong all over and craft sales, bake sales and such. Every store seems to be having Black Friday sales and Black Friday is a week and a half away. The adds on the computer and the phone all have these “Must Have Gifts or Most Original Gifts,” from places never heard of before and most likely a scam. It’s the Season.

We are wishing for good weather for this weekend and moving Dottie. Cold is not bad, but rain makes the new place’s yard very muddy. I tracked mud in here from last Sunday when we were out there. Tina blamed it on the cats until she realized it was “just mud”. then she blamed me and my shoes.

Quote of the day: Blessed are they who clip coupons for they shall be redeemed. My calendar

Have a good Tuesday. Make it a dry, warm, cozy, pleasant, profitable and fun day.

Blessings

Monday, November 14, 2022 Mostly cloudy Cold Breezy 41 Degrees 12:24 p.m.

Winter is here, well, almost here. It sure feels like it. When I got up this morning it was 30 degrees. It dropped down to 29 when the sun started to come up. The sun was weak so I guess it was busy warming up another part of the world. Our high today should be about 50 degrees, then the rest of the week will see the highs in the 40’s.

The weekend was busy and fun. We finally made it to COSCO and so did the rest of East Tennessee. That place is always so busy. There were people of all ages including babies and children who were more interested in seeing the toys and all the Christmas “Pretties” they staying with their parents and going through the boring grocery isles. I sort of agreed with them. Once again the vendors had their people out offering tastes of their wears. That was nice to see. We bought Crisp Coconut Rolls and they are good.

Sunday we went to Dottie’s to take a couple of boxes and pick her up to go see the new mobile home that she will be moving into this month. It is nice but not ready to move into yet. We were to make a list of all the things that the mobile home people need to fix, finish or do so that when they come Friday for a walk through we can point each one out to them. Since the steps aren’t there as yet we had to climb in with a ladder as steps. I didn’t go in as between the mud from the rain the day before and not being willing to risk slipping and falling, I chose to check the outdoor part of the mobile home. I found a few things that needed attention. Tina, Dottie, Tammy and Jerry were doing the inside and taking pictures. Jerry took pictures of the outside items that needed attention. Dottie is so thrilled with the closets in each bedroom and all the cupboards in the kitchen. I can’t wait to see the inside on Friday. It is always exciting to see a new house, be it mobile or stick.

The weekend over and here it is Monday already. I am nearly done with the laundry and already on other household chores. Also have projects to get done, so busy for sure. The weather is cold and they say rain/ sleet/ flakes of snow for tomorrow. A good day to stay in and work on projects. Dottie Lewis said that everything was covered with the white stuff this morning when she got up. We just had frost. She lives in Minnesota. She said she would take Nevada! The Laughlin area.

Quote of the day: One of the greatest labor-saving inventions of today is tomorrow. My calendar.

Have a great Monday. Make it a warm, cheerful, industrious and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, November 11, 2022 Raining Cool Calm 63 Degrees 12:40 P.M.

Today is Veterans Day. A day to remember those who have given so much for our country, our way of life, our freedoms. Parades are going on all over the United States, people lining the streets, waving the small American flags and cheering on the veterans as they march or ride down the streets. We, the people, need to encourage them, help them, and respect them. Without them, the past, present and future veterans, we would not have and enjoy the great country that we live in.

It is a rainy day in Tennessee, and Georgia. This is Nicole visiting us on her way up the eastern coast, and a bit inland. Once this storm leaves we will get the cold winter blast from the north and Midwest. that will arrive tonight. Tomorrow we are to have a few sporadic rain showers, clouds and maybe some sun. The winter coats and clothing come out when leaving the house. Winter is approaching.

The weekend is a 3 day one for many folks. We went to Walmart last evening and found the place packed! I guess everyone got paid. There were many a person with carts overflowing. I am not sure if they were shopping for the weekend or for the whole month. We went in for a couple of items, got them and left. Our weekend consists of a trip to COSCO for shopping. Maybe breakfast at First Watch, which has awesome avocado toast. Our treat for braving the crowds at COSCO. The vols play their last home game tomorrow afternoon so will probably be home for that. Sunday, no plans.

Quote of the day: ” O rally “round the flag, boys, rally once again. Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom.” George F. Root

Have a great rest of your day and a safe, sane, healthy, and fun weekend.

Blessings

Thursday, November 10, 2022 A buttermilk sky Cool 58 Degrees 11:07 a.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS! Today, I believe, the Marine Corps are celebrating 246 years of brave service to the United States of America. The strong, the brave and the dedicated men and women who have, and are, serving our country for all these years. They have given much, and still give their all help keep our country enjoying the freedoms and security that we have. Simper Fi

The East Tennessee weather is changing. Today is cooler with the sun shining through a high cloud cover. The hurricane that is working it’s way through Florida and up the east coast will be sending us much needed rain starting this evening and continuing through tomorrow. Then the cold is to make its’ way into our state and the winter clothes come out, the heat goes on and the ice scrapers come out for the car windows. Well, maybe not quite that drastic, but cold. At least the mittens and scarves.

Today is clean up my desk day, answer letters and work on the grocery list. We are planning on a trip to COSCO on Saturday morning. It is nice to take the prepared list so that MAYBE we will just get what is on it and not add the extra tempting looking things. We are very good at making the list and it is very good at staying home on the table where we put it so as not to forget it. No, we don’t put it on our phones. That would be to handy.

Quote of the day: “Men are like parking spaces. All the good ones are taken.” My Calendar.

Have a special, serviceable, sensitive , safe and fun day.

Blessings