No Spying through My Camera

 

Things are slow here since the election - no more irritating phone calls to ignore. It really is nice

to know that when the phone rings, it might possibly be someone we know.

And then there is the possibility of hackers looking through my camera, even though I'm not

using Skype with someone.

Luckily my version came with a built-in eye patch!

No Respect for Clean Laundry

This is Jack - our black dog that we adopted on Halloween  three years ago along with Jill, an orange crate-mate. We didn't know that black dogs are hard to place. We were surprised that in October the shelter was giving half price to any dog of the black or "orange" persuasion. Two for the price of one! What a bargain.

They know the bed is where they sleep. They do not know that they should wait until the sheets are  replaced to climb up.

Sharpies

After yesterday's problem with the tough roast, we decided we needed some knives that would

actually cut something.

L. found a coupon in an ad for a local store - 50% off anything in the store not on sale and under $30.

Perfect! We found a set of knives for 19.95. Marching (shuffling) to the cashier, we

presented our coupon.

"Sorry, these are on sale."  She was so sweet and I know she felt bad refusing these two elderly

customers. So L. produces another coupon for $5.00 off anything in the store over $30.

Oops!

Still did not apply.

We gave here $21.57 (tax included) and came home with our bargain.

We have found that now that we are older, clerks seem so much nicer. We have our money

ready and our discount cards out at Kroger's. No waiting on fumbling helps a bunch.

Happiness is a New Apple Slicer

Old and bent blades but I'll miss your apple shape!

Eighty-Eight Percent Turkey

I just read (on the internet) that 88% of American households will have turkey tomorrow.

We are part of the 12%. We will have a beef roast with potatoes, carrots and onions.

And thankful to have it - with a representation of a blurry internet photo.

LATER:  We had the roast and it was really, really tough. A disappointment because I followed the directions for roasting a 3 1/2 lb. round roast - slow and for 30 min per pound plus!
We'll grind up the leftovers and mix in a little sweet relish and mayo for sandwiches.

The Big Eight-Four

Yesterday was L.'s 84th birthday. Here he is with our two little monsters when they were pups. Let's face it - he loves dogs and if we had room, we'd rescue more but I think there is a limit on the number allowed per household.

Anyway, late Happy Birthday to my DH.

Late Leaves

You cannot tell from the photo but these leaves are really blowing in a strong north wind.
This tree is in our back yard and blooms in the spring like a flowering plum. This is the first year since we've been here that the leaves haven't fallen after frost and snow.
I heard that if the leaves are still hanging on when the first snow arrives, it will be a cold winter.
No kidding?
They do seem to be gone from the adjoining tree. It blooms both pink and white and has little, inedible apricots that fall to the ground in late summer.