What are you doing?

[Addie]

Well Addie, I learned a new word today!

Mama said that Internet would be my undoing!

With being married and having a plethora of kids, I didn't have time to get into trouble. But every one tells me I have great kids. So I must have been busy doing something right.

I have never had an alcoholic drink. I didn't want my children to ever see me drunk. And as a teenager, we didn't drink in those days. We were law abiding. By the time the last ones left home, I lost any interest I ever might have had. I have outlived two husbands and never had any interest in training another one. Too much work.

 

[tinlizzie]

I love this thread. Nearly every post in "what are you doing" brings a different activity and takes us off in a new direction. Happy digression with no guilt or scolding for being off-topic. I also love its cousin, "stray thoughts," a marvelous mix of ideas and opinions. A great way to keep the ol' brain awake.

 

[vitauta]

you said it!, tin! i for one love nothing more than straying off topic to follow a thought or trail. and what are you doing and stray thoughts are both topic free-as-the-breeeze--i love it!

 

[simonbaker]

Getting ready to go to work to put out a small catering for 50 people. Then off to visit my aunt in the hospital for an infected knee replacement, hope to get home by 3:00 to get some catering quotes done for a wedding & a bridal shower.

 

[Alix]

I'm still visiting my sister and niece in Calgary. Its been a great visit so far. I'm missing my husband and kids but we're having a lovely time.

 

[Addie]

I'm still visiting my sister and niece in Calgary. Its been a great visit so far. I'm missing my husband and kids but we're having a lovely time.

I would have loved to visit anyone in Calgary when I had kids and never would have missed them. I went away once for a weekend for a wedding and never thought of them at all. Their father was quite capable of taking care of them. I thought I was in heaven.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Trying to wake up...a bit late for me, but the furry one picked on Shrek this morning instead of me.

 

[jonnyjonny_uk]

Chilling after a day in the kitchen and catching up on DC but also thinking that Monday morning is fast approaching 21.47 Sunday here!

 

[Greg Who Cooks]

you said it!, tin! i for one love nothing more than straying off topic to follow a thought or trail. and what are you doing and stray thoughts are both topic free-as-the-breeeze--i love it!

It's a topic about nothing...

 

[purple.alien.giraffe]

Currently ignoring the cats pestering for attention to be a brat. He woke me by wacking me in the face with his paws and I figure if he can snub me when he's annoyed with me I can do the same to him. I'll cave and pay attention to him in a moment.

 

[Addie]

Currently ignoring the cats pestering for attention to be a brat. He woke me by wacking me in the face with his paws and I figure if he can snub me when he's annoyed with me I can do the same to him. I'll cave and pay attention to him in a moment.

You know you are just a softie!

 

[purple.alien.giraffe]

Yeah, really am. But don't tell him that.

 

[tinlizzie]

Getting ready to go to work to put out a small catering for 50 people. Then off to visit my aunt in the hospital for an infected knee replacement, hope to get home by 3:00 to get some catering quotes done for a wedding & a bridal shower.

Small - ha. Maybe to you, but to this ordinary person that sounds like a very daunting task. I myself am in awe of the things that folks accomplish without breaking stride, it seems. What a day, Simonbaker.

While we're in the thick of it all the constant activity may not seem remarkable; once retirement sets in (IMO), we begin to see and appreciate just what great things are being accomplished around us. So many people bear up under heavy loads -- work schedules, the illnesses of loved ones, the need to have a work schedule -- any work schedule. So many stories....and we get to share them here, from all parts of the globe. Lucky us.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

A co-worker is on vacation for two weeks, I will be going in today for 4 hours to keep us caught up. Luckily, we are at low-census, hard on our paychecks, but nice that we don't have a bunch of folks that need us.

So, I am heading for work and then getting my regular Monday chores done, like laundry...

 

[Soma]

When I'm done shovelling snow off the back of the front deck (deck split in two by new porch addition)....

I spread seed for wildlife, which wait patiently.

DH says not to feed the wild turkeys but in the wilderness, one can't dictate who comes to one's table. I let God decide.

I'm also working indoors on a quilt (This Gemini is not a quilter, just hoping to exercise the aging gray matter):

It will have large and small squares and rectangles, appliqueed with 'hibiscus flowers': (here are some small squares in progress):

Should look like this when completed (minus the 'busy' border):

 

[Alix]

I'm on the bus to home after a weekend away with my sister. It was nice but geez I missed my family! The highway is bare and dry so far, but we had a HUGE dump of snow over the weekend (thus the bus ride).

 

[JoAnn L.]

Just got done watching my great-grandson on YouTube at his hockey game. He scored two goals. Way to go!!!!! So sorry I wasn't able to go to the game.

 

[jonnyjonny_uk]

I'm replying to the "what you are doing" thread on the best forum in the world

Ok ok, I'm trying to find a good camera for food photography and the choices are tough!!! Helpppppppppppp!

 

[Andy M.]

Just got back from the repair shop with my repaired mixer. Now having a light lunch of hummus, kalamata olives and pita.

 

[rozz]

I'm getting my knives today. SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.