tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post4744272580349350616..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: THE USUAL RANDOMNESSBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-34543941094436871552014-01-14T07:59:20.281-06:002014-01-14T07:59:20.281-06:00I just had to chuckle over your comments about you...I just had to chuckle over your comments about your hubby being around so much. Retirement for us happened in late August of 2011, about a month after we moved to our current home. We did the move in early August, but The Man continued working (& lived in a hotel) until the end of the month. I got most of the unpacking finished by the time he was here permanently. The first year of retirement was pretty easy, because we had lots to do just getting settled and doing the whole new home-thing, plus exploring our new area of the state. Since then, it's been "bumpy" at times. I never lack for things to do, but The Man needs motivation. Hence, my "Honey-Do" is never-ending! I think it is very important to keep them busy as it seems really difficult for most men to make that transition from working every day to not having to answer to anyone and feeling a lack of purpose. The Man will sometimes complain that I always have something for him to do, but in the next breath, he talks about his need to be busy. Start working on that "Honey-Do" list now, Jane; you will be providing your hubby a great service...lol!An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-5223243357613443982014-01-13T16:25:27.903-06:002014-01-13T16:25:27.903-06:00I can't imagine that kind of cold weather! Las...I can't imagine that kind of cold weather! Last week when it was in the 20's I thought I'd freeze to death! My dad is retiring in March & my mom is "concerned". She thinks he's going to spend all of his time in front of the tv. That casserole sounds amazing!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-55849375732720560292014-01-11T00:22:08.110-06:002014-01-11T00:22:08.110-06:00Your dish sound so good!!! Stay warm and have a g...Your dish sound so good!!! Stay warm and have a great weekend...<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72505792603363789952014-01-10T18:20:22.566-06:002014-01-10T18:20:22.566-06:00Always fun to read a post from you. You always hav...Always fun to read a post from you. You always have so many things going on.I just reread this and think that I might try that recipe. Sounds good.I hope your back eases up soon. Nothing so debilitating as a sore back. <br />Have a great weekend.<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-86529767457856094972014-01-10T14:47:46.083-06:002014-01-10T14:47:46.083-06:00It's warming up here this weekend, which shoul...It's warming up here this weekend, which should deal with any remaining ice that has built up in the neighbourhood. <br /><br />Your recipe sounds very tasty, especially for a winter's day.<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by my blog earlier.<br /><br />KarenMy Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519563352358635257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-77171388291487589252014-01-10T12:40:43.063-06:002014-01-10T12:40:43.063-06:00Our weather has been about the same as yours - tod...Our weather has been about the same as yours - today is warmer with precip. Imagine it will be heading over your way soon since you are only about 6 hours east of us. That's funny about your husband and the cleaning ladies! Take care and stay warm.<br />xo BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-64037534896881426452014-01-10T12:28:16.111-06:002014-01-10T12:28:16.111-06:00I love reading your posts Jane. I fell that i'...I love reading your posts Jane. I fell that i'm sitting at you kitchen table and we are just chatting away the afternoon. I would love to have you as my neighbor! We could put our husbands off on some errand together to get them out of our way and just enjoy ourselves :))))) <br />You guys have really been hit hard this winter. We on the other hand have had nothing to speak of at all. I hope you continue to be safe in all of this Jane. You have been in my thoughts.<br />I want to thank you for how much you blessed me yesterday with your comment. It meant so much more than you will ever know. <br />much love from me...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-23029030038862791392014-01-10T10:50:01.552-06:002014-01-10T10:50:01.552-06:00"Retirement: Half as much money and twice as..."Retirement: Half as much money and twice as much husband," as the saying goes. I found my mom a sampler with that on it a few years ago, and she still laughs over it. That may have also been the year their anniversary card depicted a man looking into a fridge filled with nothing but sticks of butter and asking, "Honey? Where do we keep the butter?" :)<br /><br />Hang in there!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587080107116858971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72664746480710155132014-01-10T09:10:08.947-06:002014-01-10T09:10:08.947-06:00I'm glad to know that your back is better…just...I'm glad to know that your back is better…just don't over do with your organizing. I liked your tips, there are some there that I need to do. You gave me a chuckle talking about your husband and your housekeepers "we can't find the vacuum" had me laughing out loud. Stay warm and think of spring. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-84023509394916722212014-01-10T08:15:03.554-06:002014-01-10T08:15:03.554-06:00Hi Jane, so happy to hear your back is feeling bet...Hi Jane, so happy to hear your back is feeling better and you're excited about projects for 2014. I was cracking up about your description of hubby's spare time and how he's bonding with the lovely Polish ladies. You are so funny!Susan EvelynAndRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946796851012314106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-28712320895608607322014-01-09T19:09:11.181-06:002014-01-09T19:09:11.181-06:00Glad to hear that your back is better and that you...Glad to hear that your back is better and that you got all of Christmas packed up for another year! It has been bitter cold here as well but suppose to get warmer over the weekend into next week ~ here's hoping! Hope your "man" comes back soon xoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-8856120005298507092014-01-09T14:13:22.610-06:002014-01-09T14:13:22.610-06:00Jane, happy to hear your back is doing better...an...Jane, happy to hear your back is doing better...and that you aren't frozen solid with that nasty cold spell.<br />You will get used to your hubby being around...it just takes time and lots of patience!<br />Have a wonderful week.Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-49221250353557035122014-01-09T12:25:10.657-06:002014-01-09T12:25:10.657-06:00I thought of my Chicago and Mid west buddies often...I thought of my Chicago and Mid west buddies often during this deep freeze. It was cold here too but we had gotten rid of the snow during a one day warm up we had and then the deep freeze. I am pretty much still a prisoner here but it is 29 degrees now, so I think I will venture out. Happy that you did not lose power, that is a nightmare. xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-35686845239836068092014-01-09T11:25:10.105-06:002014-01-09T11:25:10.105-06:00I can't imagine having the kind of weather you...I can't imagine having the kind of weather you have had recently. If it gets below freezing for more than a few hours, we have to wrap the outside faucets and let the inside faucets drip all night to make sure the pipes don't freeze. Thankfully that doesn't happen but once every 4 or 5 years. I like the idea of adding aqua to your room. It's a nice, cheerful color. :) I'll have to try that casserole. I love breakfast for dinner too. Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-55332816298603962014-01-09T11:01:07.163-06:002014-01-09T11:01:07.163-06:00For the Husband:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crayo...For the Husband: <br /><br />http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crayola-Bathtub-Fingerpaints-Soaps-3-count-12-fl-oz/14648452Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-40535573221404820242014-01-09T11:00:02.803-06:002014-01-09T11:00:02.803-06:00I'm glad your back is better, back pain just s...I'm glad your back is better, back pain just stops you in your tracks! I'm still trying to work up the ambition to take down the rest of the Christmas decorations. I left them up past the usual take down date for a family party that had to be cancelled because of the storm and now I'm in the January doldrums. I always have a hard time finding anything to post about in the dead of winter. No energy, just the need to nap!<br />The new furniture sounds wonderful, I can't wait to see it:>)Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-80153763504467782482014-01-09T08:46:39.712-06:002014-01-09T08:46:39.712-06:00Things are starting to warm up a bit here in Ohio,...Things are starting to warm up a bit here in Ohio, too, Jane. I think we have a high of 24 today. : ) I am glad I am not the only one dreading retirement. Sometimes my husband works from home {as he did the past several days} and it's always, "what are you doing?". I know we are going to have a problem once he does retire; either that or I'm going to have to get a job!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-58475964070432642702014-01-09T08:28:28.300-06:002014-01-09T08:28:28.300-06:00So glad your back is better. I laughed out loud at...So glad your back is better. I laughed out loud at the husband section. It is a big adjustment to have a husband at home. Mine works from a home office and now that I'm home more, it is interesting. Maybe when he retires he can take over the deep cleaning! podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-22761154469251095342014-01-09T08:04:24.061-06:002014-01-09T08:04:24.061-06:00Hi Jane, I am catching up this morning before I go...Hi Jane, I am catching up this morning before I go out the door. It was to cold to work my one day a week Monday so I am doing it today. I think I would be nuts if my hubby was home all the time with me not working. I need my "me" time for my health. I carry my cell phone in my pocket so he wouldn't be able to answer it. I am glad you are feeling better. Have a wonderful day and stay warm. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648865214694535566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-76890627203052839372014-01-09T07:21:26.479-06:002014-01-09T07:21:26.479-06:00Oh girl, that is a gorgeous picture! Tell your fr...Oh girl, that is a gorgeous picture! Tell your friend to send it to a magazine! My Hubby and I are both retired and have found a way to make it work:) He stays out of my BUZness and I stay out of his! He is a runner and jogs every day for about 4 hours, that keeps him busy:) I have been cleaning out also! It feels SO good! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-79661112951988037932014-01-09T06:31:27.647-06:002014-01-09T06:31:27.647-06:00Morning Jane, happy to hear the back is better.......Morning Jane, happy to hear the back is better......Yummy recipe, have to give it a try sometime.....Blessings Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-85684706774933519412014-01-09T05:42:46.838-06:002014-01-09T05:42:46.838-06:00That recipe looks quick and easy, not to mention y... That recipe looks quick and easy, not to mention yummy. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /> Aqua shades will be a great accent to your neutrals! <br /><br /> As for the retirement thing... I have years to be before I will deal with that, however... I have the same concerns you do. *sigh* And my husband is a micromanager... I'm sure he will have alot to say about how I've been doing things around the house while he's been working. Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-28123360276627844802014-01-09T05:23:42.907-06:002014-01-09T05:23:42.907-06:00Though... not tough. The IPAD rides again.Though... not tough. The IPAD rides again.The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-2813809897926057742014-01-09T05:23:30.619-06:002014-01-09T05:23:30.619-06:00Though... not tough. The IPAD rides again.Though... not tough. The IPAD rides again.The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-73087587505165839192014-01-09T05:22:30.521-06:002014-01-09T05:22:30.521-06:00I cannot believe the lake. We have been hearing ho...I cannot believe the lake. We have been hearing horror stories of the cold, but that scares this beach girl to death. I would be totally lost. And I worry about the homeless.<br /><br />It is chilly here this morning, but I had the AC on in the car some yesterday. Also the heater. We are betwixt and between,<br /><br />I loved this post, tough, Janie, and laughed my way through it... particularly the DH looking for the vacuum with is good buddies. LOL <br /><br />Stay warm, my friend.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />SheilaThe Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.com