And they expect it to get colder before it gets warmer. So far my car has decided to sit this cold weather out by not turning over. The van is still starting, but its complaining. Imagine the pleasure of going out to start the car and sitting your butt on those frozen cold seats. Yikes. Now just think back to our grandmothers having to use the outhouse in weather like this. We have got it so much better, LOL.
I hear alot of people are still without electricity. I hope its not that cold there. My old house would have been fine as the furnace still worked with the electricity out, not this one. We would be extremely cold without it. And you know another thing that ticks me out? The neighbor up the hill. I can hear his dog barking which means they still have it tied outside in this weather. How cruel. Bring your pets in.
I have a multibean soup started, it is a good day for soup. Fill it with lots of beans and veggies and just the leanest meat you can find and it is nutritious and low calorie. Make a loaf of crispy french bread to dip in it and yummy. The only good things about the cold weather is the hot soups.
We have to do some running around this morning. My MIL ran out of her meds and I don't want her trying to walk to the store in this weather. Normally I encourage her to walk but she would freeze and if she fell in this snow, well it would not be a good thing. Plus I have some supper for her. I usually try to make enough we can bring her a meal. She doesn't like to cook anymore and would eat terrible if we didn't watch her. The very cheapest TV dinners. Moths fly out of her change purse. She can afford to eat better,but her other son mooches a fortune out of her monthly so she is always short. So much better hitting up your 85 year old mother every month who is on a small pension then actually working. I can barely talk to the man. Sigh, oh well now that is another entry, LOL.
I am getting stir crazy in here. We had so many accidents around town yesterday with this being the first big snow of the year. You would think people would slow down, drive slower and give yourself plenty of time to stop. No....lets drive just as fast as you can, tailgait so that if the person has problems in front of you you too can get in an accident. And the car behind you and the one behind that one. I hate going out on the first snow of the year. Hopefully by today they have all slowed down some.
Well, everyone have a great day. I am going to try and stay warm. I want to hit the gym this afternoon. I feel so flabby and out of shape.
6 comments:
Ahhh sorry to hear you MIL is getting taken and the moths are more than the change in her wallet! This is exactly why I moved my 90 year old Mom with us my dear...she was living on SS and the rest of the family took and took until her bills were so backed up she had very little to live on.
She eats well here, my younger boy is in charge of her money and he's not letting any of them touch it, so basically she has a life to do as she pleases.
Wow I don't know when I had cold here like you are having. Be well, and stay warm. I start going to the gym on the 22nd. waaahoo! Like I am going to enjoy exercising at my size.
:))))) Doreen
Sorry to hear about your MIL being used as an ATM. No wonder you are cross! It sounds like you are doing a splendid job of looking after her welfare. God Bless you! I wish I hadn't read about your neighbourhood dog left outside in this bitingly cold weather. I shall worry about it now. It sounds as though its owners are neglecting it...poor thing!
As for the comparisons of the cold car seat and the toilet seat in our grandmother's days....I remember 'hovering' way back then. Brrr! Thank goodness for central heating! Lol! Jeanie
Wow it is cold there...we finally have some cold air hitting us now. Hope the electricity comes on for most around you. So nice of you to get your MIL's meds and cook her a meal...very nice. Hope you have a lovely evening...hugs,
Joyce
I hope the people around you get there electric back soon. We were without power because of an ice storm for about 6 hours....but it wasn't too bad, not nearly as cold as you have! I'm sorry your MIL gets used like that, but glad she has you watching over her. Bundle up!
Pooh Hugs,
I hope everyone's electricity is restored soon. We've been hearing horror stories on TV on how many are without power now. Dangerous situation. Stay warm.
Your MIL is very lucky to have you to look after her. You are an angel for doing that.
Stay warm and be careful if you do go out.
Pam
Brrrrrrrrrrr! Sounds cold! I was missing my "butt warmers" in my Jeep when I crawled into my BMW the other morning at 29 degrees. Oh how can I complain with a BMW? Hmmmm...needs "butt warmers", lol. Oh, nice today here in Phoenix. 60degrees. Stay warm and stay safe! :) De
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