SIDEBAR #58 - Travis Alexander forum

[Spellbound]

Just dropping in to play catch up with the posts. Thank you all so much for your kind words and condolences in the loss of my cousin. She died in her sleep from a massive heart attack at 39 years old. I will miss her smiles, the laughs, and her contagious orneriness (sic). I had her girls for a few days and they are sad but somewhat better. Hopefully time will ease their pain. Again, thank you all for being here when things get bad. Love you bunches. :blowkiss:


Nore, I hope you are feeling better and Jingles are being sent your way.

Good to have you back, CA. It was a nice thing you did by helping to care for the little girls. Life sometimes throws things at us that we cannot understand and it takes time to process. The girls may need a lot of support and the ability to ask questions or talk about their Mom as they grow up. I wish them a happy life, despite their loss.
Hugs to you :hug:

 

[coffeejunkie]

coffee you are very talented. Are you joining our art exhibition before our bus trip? I'm working on two right now, and hope they turn out well. I'll try and take a photo of them and post them if that is possible.

Art exhibition? Cool! Yes, I will! : ) Please do post yours!

 

[coffeejunkie]

Woke up at 2 am wide awake! What better place to be at...than the SB?


Old Farmer's Advice:

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.

Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.

Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.

A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.

Words that soak into your ears are whispered... not yelled.

Meanness don't jes' happen overnight.

Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.

Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.

It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.

You cannot unsay a cruel word.

Every path has a few puddles.

When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.

The best sermons are lived, not preached.

Most of the stuff people worry about ain't never gonna happen anyway.

Don't judge folks by their relatives.

Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

Live a good, honorable life... Then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.

Don 't interfere with somethin' that ain't bothering you none.

Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.

Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.

The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin'.

Always drink upstream from the herd.

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.

Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin' it back in.

If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around..

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.
Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

 

[coffeejunkie]

Illuminated Book Sculptures Form Incredibly Detailed Magical Worlds

British artist Su Blackwell has been testing paper's storytelling abilities by creating entire landscapes from the pages of books. She utilizes beloved novels as her uncommon canvas, building upwards to create.

Blackwell's inspiration came from cutting images from vintage books to make 3D dioramas. Taking the concept a step further, she transforms the pages of old books into magical snowy landscapes for young female characters in fragile childhood settings.
http://www.earthables.com/illuminated-book-sculptures-1534928210.html

 

[coffeejunkie]

Good Morning and SMILE! Each morning comes with renewed hope, another chance and a great opportunity to do better than we did yesterday.

And you think you have had a bad hair cut! :giggle: That poor Yorkie

 

[coffeejunkie]

:greetings: Dmacky!! I can see you are awake too...

 

[coffeejunkie]

Decadent Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker squares or graham cracker squares, finely crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Peanuts (optional)


Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine crackers, melted butter, and the 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set pan in a shallow baking pan; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat 1 package of the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in peanut butter and the 1/4 cup sugar until combined. Gently stir in the one lightly beaten egg; set aside.

2.In a small saucepan cook and stir chocolate pieces over low heat until melted. Remove from heat. Cut the remaining cream cheese into cubes; stir into melted chocolate until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla. Gently stir in the two lightly beaten eggs. Spread half of the chocolate mixture over crust. Spoon peanut butter mixture over chocolate layer; gently spread to cover. Evenly spread remaining chocolate mixture over peanut butter layer.

3.Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is set when gently shaken. The outer 2 inches of the top will be slightly puffed and dry-looking; the center will look darker and wet. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen crust from sides of pan; cool cheesecake completely on rack. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts.

 

[coffeejunkie]

Country singer Craig Strickland found dead ~ sad
http://www.tristatehomepage.com/entertainment/country-singer-craig-strickland-found-dead

 

[Dmacky]

Good morning coffee Loved your posts this morning!
I woke up at 3:30 myself. Well...woke up earlier but got up at 3:30. sigh...I fell asleep really early last night. It's cold this morning, 25 degrees. BURRR
I need to straighten up my counter and desk. I can barely SEE my computer it's so full of papers, unopened mail, 5 pair of readers pens, a calendar (last years) a lot of pens. And that's only what I can see :smile: Who knows what lies underneath?

Chase has gotten a little better. My daughter has been sleeping on the couch since she got him (It reclines) and he has been sleeping there too. I haven't seen the little guy get in his bed once. Even during the day, he sleeps most of the day on the couch.
I attach 3 leashes together and take him out to pee, but so far he has NOT peed in my yard! My daughter has to take him for a walk and he'll pee in the neighbors yard only!!. I asked my neighbor across the street to bring her dog over to pee in my yard, so maybe he'll smell his scent and pee here. I could stand on the porch with Macky, and she'd pee in the yard and BONUS she would go to the door when she had to go. Not this guy. I taught Macky to pee outside with treats in my pocket. She knew they were there, and I would give her one as soon as she peed. She was very easy to train. Chase still has not caught on, and really could care less about treats! :gaah: My daughter works 8am-8pm today so I'm not looking forward to that....

He likes to look outside and we think he was originally an outside dog. My backyard is fenced, but there are a few places he would be able to get out of...and it's a walkout basement and I would have to walk downstairs to let him out, and I'd rather not :giggle: Plus with his leg injury, he has trouble walking up steps. We've had him 8 days, and yesterday was the first time he barked! lol He's got that beagle bark for sure. He also tore up a paper towel, so I think he's coming around to his REAL personality??? I hope he doesn't start chewing things up. He has a lot of chew toys, buy he's not interested. He mostly just sleeps on the couch all day. We'll see.

 

[coffeejunkie]

Good morning coffee Loved your posts this morning!
I woke up at 3:30 myself. Well...woke up earlier but got up at 3:30. sigh...I fell asleep really early last night. It's cold this morning, 25 degrees. BURRR
I need to straighten up my counter and desk. I can barely SEE my computer it's so full of papers, unopened mail, 5 pair of readers pens, a calendar (last years) a lot of pens. And that's only what I can see :smile: Who knows what lies underneath?

Chase has gotten a little better. My daughter has been sleeping on the couch since she got him (It reclines) and he has been sleeping there too. I haven't seen the little guy get in his bed once. Even during the day, he sleeps most of the day on the couch.
I attach 3 leashes together and take him out to pee, but so far he has NOT peed in my yard! My daughter has to take him for a walk and he'll pee in the neighbors yard only!!. I asked my neighbor across the street to bring her dog over to pee in my yard, so maybe he'll smell his scent and pee here. I could stand on the porch with Macky, and she'd pee in the yard and BONUS she would go to the door when she had to go. Not this guy. I taught Macky to pee outside with treats in my pocket. She knew they were there, and I would give her one as soon as she peed. She was very easy to train. Chase still has not caught on, and really could care less about treats! :gaah: My daughter works 8am-8pm today so I'm not looking forward to that....

He likes to look outside and we think he was originally an outside dog. My backyard is fenced, but there are a few places he would be able to get out of...and it's a walkout basement and I would have to walk downstairs to let him out, and I'd rather not :giggle: Plus with his leg injury, he has trouble walking up steps. We've had him 8 days, and yesterday was the first time he barked! lol He's got that beagle bark for sure. He also tore up a paper towel, so I think he's coming around to his REAL personality??? I hope he doesn't start chewing things up. He has a lot of chew toys, buy he's not interested. He mostly just sleeps on the couch all day. We'll see.

I'm sorry, but :giggle: about your new dog! Maybe it is because he is an older dog? Kinda sit in his ways, perhaps? At least he sleeps a lot Could be worse and him so hyper he is jumping from chair to chair! lol My daughter has a beagle and she is the sweetest thing. She's 9 years old now and still a big playful baby! She is scared of Squeakers!! It's so funny... she runs and hides when he comes in!

Did you hear about the weather for the weekend? So far are calling for SNOW! We'll see if it pans out...for sure rain and cold...like you..BRRRRRRR

 

[Niner]

Good Morning all! :wave:

Every path has a few puddles.

And today is "Step in a Puddle, and Splash Your Friend Day" It's perfect for today here - it's RAINING!!! :happydance:

and I'm :laughcry: on that poor Yorkie's hair cut!!

Get my massage today! :yay: than an oil change for my Fiat, since the Huz can't do that anymore. Going to cost me only about $40... Oh - less $10, as I'm bringing my own oil filter - they charge $10 for that!?!?!!!

Okay - off to get ready!

Talk with you all later!

Oh - posting picture - I'm an "A"

:seeya:

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

Good mornafternoon (a new word. I just made it up it fits many of us in is it one are the other) all. Fixing to go to my sister and start dinner. Tonight it's chicken and dumplings, fresh peas, and a big salad. My sister does desert, so I won't know until I get there. See y'all on the flip side after I get there, (I'll be on my tablet which still insists I miss spell words.) and set the table.



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[coffeejunkie]

I must admit that I have had better days! The furnace was making strange gurgle noises... called the repairman man and the motor is going out. Bummer! He checked the warranty and it's a year late Going cost around $500.00 for new motor and repairs. At least we set aside money for repairs when planning our retirement. But, geezzzz who knew it would be so soon?

 

[Chelly]

Good afternoon Sidebar Friends!
:loveyou:
I resolved this year to spend my time with positive thinking friends and avoid the negative peeps. So, looking forward to catching up here.

HUGS!

 

[Spellbound]

CoffeeJ, so sorry about a furnace repair so quickly after the holidays have passed.

:aktion: Hey there, Chelly! Good to have you back! :hug:

I made bean soup from a ham bone today .... turned out great. Then I made peanut butter cookies this afternoon -- but they are too crunchy and not enough peanut butter. That's what I get for trying a new recipe.

Missing our Yes/No.... Hope she can come back soon.

:wave: Waving to you, Nore! How are you feeling, lovely lady? Jingle Jingle.... miss ya!

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

1961 - “Hello. I’m Mr. Ed!” “A horse is a horse, of course, of course”... you know the lyrics. Mr. Ed, the talking horse, debuted for what would be a six-year run. The show starred Alan Young as Ed’s owner, Wilbur Post. Wilbur’s wife, Carol, was played by Connie Hines. Good old neighbor Roger Addison was Larry Keating. The voice of Mr. Ed was... no, not Alan Young... rather, Allan ‘Rocky’ Lane... of course, of course.



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[Nore]

Hi Zuri and all, I am doing well. If I stay up too long my chest (upper) achs like I ran a mile. I go and lay down! going to my
PCP tomorrow ,hope I can walk it all or, get chair. Zuri I have to live a while yet (believe it or not) to pay on a bill on the house!
hoping to pay it down before I go , easier for Amy!!.LOL LOL LOL LOL .I keep praying for God to spare me a while! :stay: I am eating
well all heated in microwave! Irish ingenuity :happydance: You take care of YOURSELF young lady, we ned you! xoxoxoxxox

 

[Nore]

Carmen Miranda! have'n t seen her in years Shes so funny and rolls her eyes.....shadesof my youth......:laughing:

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

Lily was at my sister's and we played all afternoon. She loves hands, and she uses one little finger to touch things, and was interested in touching me on the nose. And I'm teaching her to say apple. Abble is close enough for me LOL.
We played peek a boo when she got hold of the place mat, and we played pat a cake and sang. She shakes her little head, and rocks side to side when she sings. Loli needed a grandchild years ago, and Pop couldn't be prouder, and that little girl will never want for anything. She got a guitar and a set bongo drums for Christmas. She has more then enough clothes and shoes for her and three other babies.


I need a baby. I haven't had one in a long time. Growing up there were always babies around, and I was the one they brought a crying baby to. A young couple moved across the street from us , had their little boy and came over crying because he wouldn't stop crying, so I go and the little guy was not happy. So, I told new mama and dad to get me a bowl of warm water and a washcloth and I gave him a quick bath then rubbed Baby Magic from head to toe and he was calming down some and by the time I got him diapered and swaddled, he ready to be rocked and have a bottle and take a nap, and new mom and dad took a nap.


Do you remember the smell of baby magic on the back of their little necks while they sleep on your shoulder? Babies are my Valium.

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[coffeejunkie]

Good afternoon Sidebar Friends!
:loveyou:
I resolved this year to spend my time with positive thinking friends and avoid the negative peeps. So, looking forward to catching up here.

HUGS!

Glad have you back You're always welcome here
:hug: