Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....another warm one! :o) Lynn Don wrote: >I feel for all you who are experiencing such cold weather. I won't > say it is warm her in Arizona, but I worked outside today in a > "T" shirt..

Hi everyone!!! Yes, I did have a surge protector, but I did hear on tv some time ago that they don`t always work. Then, when I bought my new computer, the guy told me that there are different "powers" (or what ever you call it) of them. He suggested that I pick out a middle range one. Who knows just what I had that didn`t work. Hopefully, both of my printers are okay. I haven`t been able to try them out yet....however, they both turn on which is more than what my computer did. I was able to put in some programs that I loved in my windows xp, but they work different in Vista. I will get used to using it, before long I will forget how much I liked my XP.....(maybe if I tell myself and everyone else that....I will actually believe it too!!!!) Seriously though, it isn`t nearly as bad as I though it would be. I bought myself one of those Kuerig coffee makers. They are wonderful !!! I have to have only decaf. It makes a great cup of coffee!!! It is very cold here in south central PA....exspecially in an older house....where it is only 62 in the house when I get up....thankfully, we have a ceramic heater and also turn on the oven to get it a bit warmer in here. Lots of blankets on my bed and of course it helps to have cats that like to sleep with me and help keep me warm too!!! I will give someone else a chance to talk now....how bout passing some pie over to me now??? ~~~Linda~~~ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] let`s have coffee > Hi Linda, > Wish we would have thought to order my laptop with XP, instead of Vista. > With what I do, I don't like it, but, after a while, I'm sure it will be > okay. It's just a pain when you go to do something that worked so well in > XP, and gives such a problem in Vista. > Did you have your computer on a surge protector? Glad someone knows how > to > extract all your old info from the burned out computer. Hope it works for > you. Yes, I have an external hard drive to back up all my stuff. > Wouldn't > be without it. But, Mike has to do something to my files, so that I can > do > a clean backup. Don't know what happens, but it certainly is a pain to > back > up all my stuff. He always has to take over the operation and I want to > be > able to do it myself, instead of having to ask him so many questions, and > eventually taking over, because the backup isn't running smoothly. > I love to play my new game, that my sister-in-law bought for my > birthday_it's Mahjong Quest III. Mike told me that he knew I could load > it > myself, but NOOOOO, it didn't work the first or second time with this new > computer_though it was Vista compatible. He had to take over that also, > and > play with the thing, not having very nice things to say regarding Bill > Gates, while doing it. > So, glad yho like your Vista_you're the first person I actually heard say > that :o) > Hugs and a cup of coffee from Columbia_though I am a Harris Green Tea > drinker, here :o) I will have a cup or two of coffee with Mike now and > then, especially if I make it in our coffee maker :o) > Lynn > > Linda wrote: > I like the idea of all of us sitting down and having a cup of coffee > together!! Guess I better get up and make a cup before I continue on > here!!! > My computer got a power surge. So....after work yesterday I stopped by > Staples and came home with a new computer. I hated the idea of having to > get Vista. I just loved my Windows XP...but, you know what....it isn`t > bad > at all....so far!!!! On saturday, I have someone coming to take the hard > drive out of my old one and plug it into my new one...hopefully, I will be > able to get my pictures and anything else out of it!!!! Thousands and > thousands of my pictures that I never took the time to back up!!! > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is how the list use to be. Work, talk, work, talk, work, talk all day long, I remember into the night really late at times :o) It keeps me moving around here, instead of getting too engrossed in my mega projects. Sometimes one needs a break :o) Mike is always happy when I get chatty online, because then I sit still for longer than 5 minutes at a time. Usually I am in motion all the time, making his head spin. Okay, gotta start working on typing up that recipe, and sending that NuWave section to Peggy. Don't forget, if any of you have a NuWave Oven, let me know, and I'll send you the NuWave section to THE MANUAL. I'm just starting to get that together, since I've only had my NuWave a year come this February. I wonder what my mom, and all those who have left this world, would have thought of the NuWave, and other appliances we enjoy today. I think Mom and "Grammom" Rothenberger would have LOVED it!!! Puts a whole new light on cooking, for sure. As I said, I haven't used my conventional stove/oven but one time, to boil corn, since I got my NuWave, and since I found out I can do that in my microwave, with my handy dandy vegetable steamer from Tupperware, I never used the stove again. Now, I can't imagine Mom and "Grammom" not using their ovens for all their baking, but I don't think they would turn their noses up at the NuWave for simple meals. Then I'm going to do some more wash, work on a few more photos in my photo project, then stop, get ready to call it a night, and unwind playing Mahjong Quest III. Lexus is already sleeping, and Mike went up to bed an hour ago. Me, I'll be up doing wash, and some other things before relaxing for the night. Better get moving here. Signing off for the night. Sleep tight everyone! :o) Lynn PS Where I sleep, where I am sitting right now, it all of a sudden feels like someone hung a sheet of ice right next to me, and has a fan on it, blowing ice cold air at me :o) It's gotta be cold out there_brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Trish wrote: > LOL...well, you all hang in there & stay warm. If it makes you feel any > better, it has been in the low 30F's in the morning, which, for around > here, > is a little chilly. So, not perfect, but we sure are enjoying the warmth. > We'll pay for it in the summer when we haven't had any rain and have no > water to use, let alone drink. > > But...gee whiz...y'all apparently have nothing else to do but be online! > We > went away for the last weekend + and my inbox exploded with PADutch > emails! > wow! It'll take a while before I get through them all while I catch up on > work (oh, am I supposed to be doing that too?). > > Stay safe and stay warm.

Hi Linda, Wish we would have thought to order my laptop with XP, instead of Vista. With what I do, I don't like it, but, after a while, I'm sure it will be okay. It's just a pain when you go to do something that worked so well in XP, and gives such a problem in Vista. Did you have your computer on a surge protector? Glad someone knows how to extract all your old info from the burned out computer. Hope it works for you. Yes, I have an external hard drive to back up all my stuff. Wouldn't be without it. But, Mike has to do something to my files, so that I can do a clean backup. Don't know what happens, but it certainly is a pain to back up all my stuff. He always has to take over the operation and I want to be able to do it myself, instead of having to ask him so many questions, and eventually taking over, because the backup isn't running smoothly. I love to play my new game, that my sister-in-law bought for my birthday_it's Mahjong Quest III. Mike told me that he knew I could load it myself, but NOOOOO, it didn't work the first or second time with this new computer_though it was Vista compatible. He had to take over that also, and play with the thing, not having very nice things to say regarding Bill Gates, while doing it. So, glad yho like your Vista_you're the first person I actually heard say that :o) Hugs and a cup of coffee from Columbia_though I am a Harris Green Tea drinker, here :o) I will have a cup or two of coffee with Mike now and then, especially if I make it in our coffee maker :o) Lynn Linda wrote: I like the idea of all of us sitting down and having a cup of coffee together!! Guess I better get up and make a cup before I continue on here!!! My computer got a power surge. So....after work yesterday I stopped by Staples and came home with a new computer. I hated the idea of having to get Vista. I just loved my Windows XP...but, you know what....it isn`t bad at all....so far!!!! On saturday, I have someone coming to take the hard drive out of my old one and plug it into my new one...hopefully, I will be able to get my pictures and anything else out of it!!!! Thousands and thousands of my pictures that I never took the time to back up!!!

Hi Connie, Yes, it took quite a while for my Charlie horses to stop running back and forth between my hips in the back. I think my recliner is my permanent bed. At least, after only getting an average of 1 1/2 hours sleep a night for 15 years, I am getting a lot more now. I don't know how my body took that much abuse all those years, of not getting rest! Wish you could visit, then I could show you the exercises I have made up, to relieve some of the pain. Once you can get to that point, the body can heal itself a bit faster. Lindsey said they worked for her, though she still has pain, it's not near as bad. Guess she'll be like her mom :o) She is mirroring (sp?, for some reason that doesn't look right at all? ever have that happen when you look at a word too long, and all of a sudden it doesn't look right?) her my injuries at the exact times in her life that they happened to me, in my life. Have to get a recipe typed up, yet, tonight, so better close for now. Hugs! Lynn PS Mike said the river is freezing. I thought it was already frozen, from what I can see from our front porch. Must have been the way the sun was shining on it, that made it look like ice, instead of water moving. Connie wrote: > Dear Lynn,? The temp is COLD.? Bill thought about 16 but that was mid > morning so?was a lot colder than that early on.? Still sleeping in my > recliner.? One of these days, I will get better. Just need to be patient.? > Connie

I didn't get the lasagna noodle post.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Lynn Vondran <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 7:41 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] noodles Is it just me, or didn't others get that post about using lasagna noodles in their noodle soup! Yes, that is a really neat idea! It's going on my list right now, before I forget. Watch, I'll put it there and forget why I want lasagna noodles :o) Thanks! :o) Lynn PS I am missing a few messages_guess they went in that special drawer and will be pulled out mid February :o) Sue wrote: hi, tracy~ hmmm...never thought of lasagna noodles...gonna have to give that a try! To Tracy's: I do have a relative who uses lasagna noodles in her PADutch "chicken and dumplings". ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dear Lynn,? The temp is COLD.? Bill thought about 16 but that was mid morning so?was a lot colder than that early on.? Still sleeping in my recliner.? One of these days, I will get better. Just need to be patient.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Lynn Vondran <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 3:04 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Weather-slipping on ice Yes, near Lynn, and Lynn waiting on a visit from Connie and Bill. some day, who live somewhat near Lynn :o) LOL!!!!!!!! Hey, stay warm!!! What's the temp like across the river? I think my garden thermometer froze. It is reading 60 degrees right now and we KNOW it isn't 60 outside. Wonder if my kitchen window one is off, too? I'm going to go out with Lexus, now, and freeze!!!!! The little birds are hiding, cuddled behind the small brick wall I have around where I feed them. Guess it blocks the cold wind. None of them are taking a bath today!!!! But, they certainly are thirsty! I would be too if I were out in the dry air all winter. :o) Lynn Connie wrote :o) Connie, near Lynn in icy PA. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I like the idea of all of us sitting down and having a cup of coffee together!! Guess I better get up and make a cup before I continue on here!!! My computer got a power surge. So....after work yesterday I stopped by Staples and came home with a new computer. I hated the idea of having to get Vista. I just loved my Windows XP...but, you know what....it isn`t bad at all....so far!!!! On saturday, I have someone coming to take the hard drive out of my old one and plug it into my new one...hopefully, I will be able to get my pictures and anything else out of it!!!! Thousands and thousands of my pictures that I never took the time to back up!!! ~~~Linda~~~

Dear Mary, That really does relieve my mind.? You are taking the precautions needed.? Wish all did that. LYNN!? I will holler at you ahead of time to catch up on all the times I missed.? WE all need to be mindful.? I was not and that had left me in trouble from my fall.? And that was in my house.? Duh.? As Lynn would say, I had a Lucy moment.? Stay well.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 7:18 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Weather in NY at PA Border Dear Connie, Thank you for worrying about me. I'll be fine. I have to go out anyway because my brother is on vacation and I need to go to the PO to get his mail. Then I have to meet another friend who is looking at buying a huge building at noon. I do have asthma, and the cold really does bother my lungs; but I purchased a heat-exchanger mask and I Love, Love, Love it. The filter retains the heat from exhalation and warms the cold air on inhalation. It really is one of the best investments I ever made. I'll be sure to wear my hood and my mask underneath that which also covers my ears. With my sheepskin boots and mittens, I'll be fine...... IF my car starts, that is. WARM Hugs to everyone, Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Weather in NY at PA Border Cancel if you can.? This is not fit weather to take chances.? NO kidding.? Stay in and safe.? That cold of air is not good for the lungs.? Please. Stay well.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 3:20 pm Subject: [PD-LIFE] Weather in NY at PA Border This warning just got updated: Brrrrrr!!!! Stay warm all you Northerners.. And wouldn't you know, I have another doctor's appointment tomorrow morning! THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. ARCTIC AIR PUSHING INTO THE REGION... WILL COMBINE WITH WINDS OF 5 TO 10 MPH... TO PRODUCE WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES OF -10 TO -24 DEGREES. THE VERY COLD WIND CHILLS WILL PERSIST MOST OF TONIGHT... AND THROUGH THE ENTIRE DAY ON FRIDAY. Hugs, Mary ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Your not far from me then , Sue, that's farther north from Lake county? Right? I don't know where Orange Park is though. Small world! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:43:49 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] weather/biscuits hi, sally~ i'm just south of orange park in... dunnellon is about an hour or so drive from me... sue (in clear, even colder NE Florida) -- I am lost and have gone to find myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait... -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Russ and Sally" <[email protected]> > Sue: Where in NW Florida are you. My cousins just moved near Dunellen. Is > that anywhere near you. Sally ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Surge protectors have different ratings, but most of them that you buy in a local store are not the best. When I worked for the defense contractor part of my work was to design surge/lightning protection systems for large computer facilities. They even sent me to school to become a certified "expert" in protection. (LOL about the expert.) Most surge protectors deteriorate with use. Each time they take a surge they lose some of their effectiveness. After a while they become totally ineffective. The best surge protection is what is called an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS). A UPS converts AC house current to DC battery current and then back to AC current. Even though they are more expensive, they do not deteriorate like a surge protector does, and they provide much better protection. Don in AZ

Me too ! Sally wrote:Mmmmm I wish we were all together enjoying a cup right now, Hugs

Hi Lynn and Sue I have to agree I don't usually make coffee at home at least the perked kind because my husband doesn't usually drink it. But when I am out I like Dunkin Donuts Coffee best. Its creamy and mild. But a lot of people like starbucks, That is too strong for me. Mmmmm I wish we were all together enjoying a cup right now, Hugs ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] THE MANUAL and stuff > hi, lynn~ > > have you tried dunkin donuts coffee? it's my favorite....you can buy it > either ground or whole bean... > > Sue > (in clear, even colder NE Florida) > > -- > I am lost and have gone to find myself. If I should return before I get > back, please ask me to wait... > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Lynn Vondran" <[email protected]> > >> Hi Sally!! >> I actually perked a few cups of coffee this evening!!! Since we just >> purchased our first coffee maker, we've been trying to find a good ground >> coffee. So, someone where Mike works brought in a packet of the coffee >> they >> get delivered to their house. I was anxious to try it out, to compare it >> to >> the Folgers we already had. We think we like the coffee my "Aunt" Becky >> serves us when we visit with her on the 4th of July. She uses 8 O'clock >> Coffee. So far, it's winning in the taste contest :o) >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Sue; I know you are cold but we are freezing up here, Ok, one of my best friends sister and brother in law live in Orange Park, We have visited her many times. The traffic on the main road is challenging but we went to a ribs place that was the best ribs I have ever had. We always used to go to the Sisters Resturant for lunch every time we visited them. They had the best peanut butter pie. Have a great evening, Hugs, Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] weather/biscuits > hi, sally~ > > i'm just south of orange park in... > > dunnellon is about an hour or so drive from me... > > sue > (in clear, even colder NE Florida) > > -- > I am lost and have gone to find myself. If I should return before I get > back, please ask me to wait... > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Russ and Sally" <[email protected]> > >> Sue: Where in NW Florida are you. My cousins just moved near Dunellen. Is >> that anywhere near you. Sally > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I feel for all you who are experiencing such cold weather. I won't say it is warm her in Arizona, but I worked outside today in a "T" shirt.. Don in AZ

Okay, got the message now_phew! Thought something was really wrong with my email again. Yes, very clever, Sue! I remember that donuts recipe Tracy gave to us between 2005 and 2007! That is such a great idea, also. :o) Lynn

Is it just me, or didn't others get that post about using lasagna noodles in their noodle soup! Yes, that is a really neat idea! It's going on my list right now, before I forget. Watch, I'll put it there and forget why I want lasagna noodles :o) Thanks! :o) Lynn PS I am missing a few messages_guess they went in that special drawer and will be pulled out mid February :o) Sue wrote: hi, tracy~ hmmm...never thought of lasagna noodles...gonna have to give that a try! To Tracy's: I do have a relative who uses lasagna noodles in her PADutch "chicken and dumplings".

IF YOUR CAR STARTS!!!!!!!! Well I hope it doesn't start while you are at home, and not while you are driving around! When you are all done, you will have to email the list and let us know you are home safe and sound :o) You know you'll have a bunch of worry warts sitting and waiting. Take care! Hugs, Lynn Mary wrote: I'll be fine......IF my car starts, that is.

Hmmmmmmm, I know a lot of people who get that, and never thought about it, but will pass it by Mike and try it sometime. Where do you get it? in the regular stores? Thanks! Lynn Sue wrote: hi, lynn~ have you tried dunkin donuts coffee? it's my favorite....you can buy it either ground or whole bean... Sue (in clear, even colder NE Florida)

Dear Connie, Thank you for worrying about me. I'll be fine. I have to go out anyway because my brother is on vacation and I need to go to the PO to get his mail. Then I have to meet another friend who is looking at buying a huge building at noon. I do have asthma, and the cold really does bother my lungs; but I purchased a heat-exchanger mask and I Love, Love, Love it. The filter retains the heat from exhalation and warms the cold air on inhalation. It really is one of the best investments I ever made. I'll be sure to wear my hood and my mask underneath that which also covers my ears. With my sheepskin boots and mittens, I'll be fine...... IF my car starts, that is. WARM Hugs to everyone, Mary -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Weather in NY at PA Border Cancel if you can.? This is not fit weather to take chances.? NO kidding.? Stay in and safe.? That cold of air is not good for the lungs.? Please. Stay well.? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 3:20 pm Subject: [PD-LIFE] Weather in NY at PA Border This warning just got updated: Brrrrrr!!!! Stay warm all you Northerners.. And wouldn't you know, I have another doctor's appointment tomorrow morning! THE WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. ARCTIC AIR PUSHING INTO THE REGION... WILL COMBINE WITH WINDS OF 5 TO 10 MPH... TO PRODUCE WIND CHILL TEMPERATURES OF -10 TO -24 DEGREES. THE VERY COLD WIND CHILLS WILL PERSIST MOST OF TONIGHT... AND THROUGH THE ENTIRE DAY ON FRIDAY. Hugs, Mary ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message