Hypothermia and an FHE report

Hypothermia may be setting in. Besides the weather cooling off earlier than normal, We have been without hot water since Saturday. The Landlord was supposed to come yesterday to fix the hot water heater, but for some reason just couldn’t make it. Hopefully today will be the day!  Yikes! It sure makes it harder to get out of bed knowing that your shower will be cold. I finally convinced myself to get it over with this morning. As soon as I was done – I raced back to bed and climbed in. Ralph and Riley had kept the bed warm. I am not ready for a change of seasons yet.

FHE last night was fun. We had 100% attendance – 34 people. Ralph and I hosted at a local park. We planned fried chicken for the main dish and then others brought side dishes. We ordered 50 pieces from our local grocery store and knew that it probably wouldn’t be enough, but also realized not everyone would have two pieces. When we picked up the chicken the store had a special on dark meat so we picked up 8 more pieces. I know some of those guys in our group can put the food “away” and I was still concerned that we weren’t going to have enough food. Well… guess what? The store must have been extra generous on the chicken, because I know our group ate more than 58 pieces. Ralph and I went home with an extra 6 pieces. We have such a fun eclectic group. At one point we were all in the same ward. All of us have moved except for two of the families. I think it is great that we still get together.

Well – it is the last day of the month – I better get busy.

Ta Ta for now.

Baby, it's cold outside

Guess what...it is snowing outside.  BRR!  You know you are getting old when you start complaining about the cold in October.  We had such a late start on summer, I was looking forward to a long fall.  Hopefully the snow won't last long.

Ok, I'll say it.  I like to chew gum.  In fact, I usually have more than one pack of gum in my drawer at work at all times.  So that being said, I decided to try a new gum...

I am such a green apple flavor nut I opted for the apple/pineapple flavor. I opened the package and the fruity flavor immediately wafted to my nose. Mmm, it smells good, but does it taste good? Well...Yes it is very fruity. The initial taste was fabulous.  My issue is the artificial sweetener. It is definitely apparent in the taste.  So that being said.  I will finish the pack, but probably won't buy it again.  If I want fruity - I will stick with good old Juicy fruit.

FHE last night was entertaining to say the least.  We had just about everybody there.  The funny thing was that we had three macaroni and cheese dishes.  Who would have thought that macaroni and cheese was such a mamas dish.  My mom never made stuff like that because my dad wasn't a big fan of pasta.  If we had macaroni and cheese, it was the Kraft kind and it was for lunch.  We had a good time and it was fun to visit with everyone. 

Home telephone status...we will be investing in a new telephone.  Neither of us are ready to deal with the fallout if we shut it off.  So, we will be shopping for a new phone.  I hate spending money on stuff like that.  I would much rather have a couple of new stamp sets.

Today is going to be a much better day, I just know it.  When I left the office yesterday I was ready to hit somebody.  The last thing I wanted was for someone to cheer me up.  Ralph was in a pretty raunchy mood too.  So when I got home and we both established our moods and the evening went smoothly.   I was in bed by 9:30.  I was able to get a full nights sleep.  I needed that! 

The rest of the week is mine - no extra obligations except for helping a friend put together Halloween treats for her daughters school class.  I will clean out my clothes closet and finish cleaning up a few things this week in prep for my house guests.  Riley will get some one on one time that he has been missing.  He is such a cute little bug.  Have a great day!  Ta ta for now.

Food your mama used to make.

I am so tired.  Allison showed up right on time today to pick me up for work.  I was still in my skivvies when the doorbell rang.  I threw on some clothes and ran down the stairs so I could at least tell her to give me a couple minutes.  Poor Riley, he was so surprised by my quick exit, he couldn't even bark at me as I ran down the stairs without him.  Well, I show up at work and realize that I grabbed a shirt that was headed for the laundry.  Oops.  I really should have taken Ralph up on staying home today.  Nothing that a good old Dr. Pepper can't cure at least for a few hours.

Tonight we are hosting FHE at our house.  The theme we chose was to bring your favorite food that your mama used to make.  Well, I decided that I can't afford to feed everyone roast beef w/yorkshire puddings.  Mom's egg custard is always so creamy, but I need to make something more substantive that that.  I love her pineapple shrimp salad, but I don't think my FHE group has earned shrimp salad status.  So I turned to Ralph - what did your mom make that you love?  We have opted for a creamy macaroni and cheese.  That should go over well with most and it is easy and tastes good.  So now I pose the question to you.  What was your favorite dish your Mom used to make or still does for that matter?  I could make a big list.  Mom is such a good cook.

Scripture of the Week...
Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow:  for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.  Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Well, I have lots of work to get through today.  Have a great day! Ta ta for now.