Under the Weather...

 What exactly does that mean? Aren't we always 'under the weather[clouds], anyways?

Photo via FiftyClub

I made it back from the Denver appraising trip in good form, but have been dealing ever since with congestion, aches, off-and-on feverishness-- and a headache that won't quit. 

And now the Brick has his own share. Poor guy. 

It makes you grateful for old tv programs, canned soup and freezer goodies.

And rest. 

We do have a blizzard fixing to come in, via the weather predictions. That may mean that any Valentine celebrations are on hold.

Monday (er, Tuesday) Stuff on the Way to Other Stuff: Shuffling Off...

  ...but not to Buffalo.

Just got back from an appraising trip to Denver. The Brick was supposed to go with, but Bo and Tiger, let out for a 'quickie' run before we left -- never came back. I had appointments to keep, so had to make the trip solo, while the Brick waited for the dogs to come home.

     Sigh.

Eventually they did -- but not until after dark. 

     At least I had time for lunch for an old friend, and a few nights spent with Daughter #1 and Adopted Son #1, as well as more old friends. I even had a few slices of pizza with Tommy and Chris, who made the trip to Europe with us last July. Some flu came along as a passenger, but I persevered. 

     Life goes on -- including a snowstorm set to hit on Friday. 

Meanwhile:

'Lovers Eye' jewelry -- a simple (and curious!) way to immortalize your lovey's eye. (Especially if the romance is an illicit one.)

If it works... is it really stupid?   Like this photo of Amish men moving a barn...

 A Very Good chicken salad recipe; thanks, One Hundred Dollars A Month. (And skip the raisins, in my humble opinion.)

How do you insure a priceless national treasure?  The Brits are trying to figure this one out, thanks to the Bayeux Tapestry being on loan. 

These stories sound fake -- but according to the tellers, they actually happened.

What are the fireplace options to keep your RV or camper warm? 

Have a good week. 

Garden Fantasies

 

Better than a potato, I guess...

Dig It?!?

Brrrr -- in Rainbow Shades!

 

Six More Weeks of Cold Weather...

 ...at least according to our groundhog buddy, Punxsutawney Phil.

Better bundle up with some hot coffee, and go watch Groundhog Day by the fire.

Monday Stuff On the Way to Other Stuff: A New Grip On Life

      Soooo close to being finished -- that in itself is means for cheerfulness. Fighting off some flu -- but hanging in there. Hope you are, too.

Our Karmie -- a Good Dog, sorely missed

Meanwhile:

Now there's a social media platform exclusively for AI -- and what the bots are talking about is downright creepy, if not terrifying.

One hundred dollars a month -- for the food you eat? YES, and nutritionally good, though a bit repetitive.  (From One Hundred Dollars A Month) She even had food leftover...

Were there really 'giants in the earth?'

Mother of two sells her house to send money to romance scammers -- FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES.  Now she's whimpering about being homeless.  Do you feel sorry for her yet? Perhaps she should take a few minutes to read Charley's response to this phenomenon.  It should help. She says now:

    "I did wonder if I had gone too far, but I got addicted to spending this money. I have this attention from someone and I am liking this attention."

Honestly -- I'm speechless.

Peddling hot chocolate and snowshoveling during a snowstorm -- smart!

Scamming -- and us. It's gotten more and more doable. A good warning here. 

New discoveries about the "cloud people" of Mexico.

How to withdraw wisely in retirement -- some actual examples.  (From White Coat Investor)

Saving money -- the 2025 results of an "extremely frugal year."

After years of 'guns are evil,' The View hosts are now advocating gun ownership. Huhh?!?

 The 'Quality Learing Center' in Minnesota is now closed.  Go figure.

Some of the strangest security cam videos --

Have a good week. 

A Meaty Response

 

What can I say... I love them too.

Puns, I mean.  (Gotcha, didn't I!)

And here's a great recipe for... you know what.