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10 years ago

Lordy-- did 2013 just speed by or is it me getting older ?

We are having an old fashion Winter here in the Fingerlakes-- have had to plow 3 xs already & while groc shopping yesterday I actually had on long undies, gloves , boots & a hat-- was -6 this morning .

Was going to spend tomorrow getting New Year food gifts out to 5 close friends & then Sunday getting lights etc out of the yard-- think we'll wait 'til it's a bit warmer--these old joints need to be curled up in front of the wood stove with a good book clinking with a Irish coffee or Hot Toddy instead.

Stay safe & warm all.

Diane

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KatieC
10 years ago
TGIF, all. Diane, yes 2013 sped by (or it's me getting older. ha).

We aren't having much of a winter so far. A few inches of snow, a little rain and lots of ice. It's like waiting for the other shoe to drop....I know it's coming.

It's my day off. Laundry, clean the kitchen, grind some popcorn for cornbread...nice, mundane chores after the holiday. It's sunny out and later we'll strap on the ice cleats and hike to the mailbox. I have a pot of ham and bean soup going, made with the last of the mayacoba beans that Annie sent last winter. Beans and cornbread for dinner.

Tomorrow will be spent fighting cranky computers. Not sure about Sunday. It just might be a repeat of New Years day...total slugdom.

Clinking later with a nice spiked hot cider. Happy New Year everyone.
grainlady_ks
10 years ago
Setting winter fashion excellence here as well. Hubby and I bundled up yesterday morning (3-degrees F - wind chill -10) and got out at 3:50 a.m. to clear our drive and our neighbor's. They cleared our drive just before Christmas after a 12-inch snow, while we were in Tennessee for Christmas. We only had 2-1/2-inches yesterday, so it will take several more snow storms before we get the 12-inches paid back ;-). More snow coming tomorrow, so I went out this morning and filled the car with gas and bought a few groceries because the deep-freeze is setting in for the next few days.

I did squeeze in a little baking. I took a great recipe I found on-line for Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze (low-carb and gluten-free) and cut it in half and baked it in a fluted cupcake pan for 12 individual servings. While it was in the oven I also baked a recipe of granola.

Something yummy for our tummy, no matter what the weather decides to deliver this weekend.

-Grainlady

Here is a link that might be useful: Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
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I just got through looking at "warmest gloves" trying to finally find something. I think I have. They might be good for next year, but won't be here in time for this next few days. This is surely a case of better late than never. I was thinking of marathon baking tomorrow to A) stay inside and B) keep the house warm. Happy Friday to everyone~
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I felt that 2013 would never end - it was not a great year as far as I was concerned - especially December.

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annie1992
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Diane, we are NOT getting older. Nope, we're not. 2013 sure flew, though.

Lars, I'm sorry December was so difficult for you, I hope January is much better, and all of 2014. I'm sending you hugs, and some to Kevin too.

Grainlady, here I have the world's best neighbor. He has a snowblower on his lawn tractor and always clears the driveway. In return I bake him bread. It's a great deal for me!

Katie, beans and cornbrad sound really good, I need to get some more of those mayacoba beans, I like them a lot.

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Angelaid, sometimes it's just like that. Take a deep breath, it'll be better.

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