The Drop in Centre

[spyke]

17 minutes ago, Starrynight22 said:

If my neighborhood community group is the barometer that's is very untrue.  

 

I decided ToT is a bad plan so I told Little One that the Tooth Fairy asked her friend Spider Fairy to help since kids can't go out this year. And that Spider Fairy said kids who leave out a lit Jack o lantern and an empty candy bucket will get treats left for them. 

 

 

Hey. A parents gotta do what a parents gotta do. 

So amazingly creative and kudos to you for thinking beyond the moment and placing your child's welfare first. 👏👏👏

 

[Reader1810]

2 hours ago, Starrynight22 said:

I decided ToT is a bad plan so I told Little One that the Tooth Fairy asked her friend Spider Fairy to help since kids can't go out this year. And that Spider Fairy said kids who leave out a lit Jack o lantern and an empty candy bucket will get treats left for them. 

Your approach to the ToT dilemma is outstanding, Starry! I hope other parents come up with something same/similar.

Edited October 4, 2020 by Reader1810

[Kitt]

I think I am getting too darn old for back to back all day horse shows. But my old man did 6 flat classes at the IEA show with 6 different kids and took home 5 ribbons including one blue. The grumpy old fart still got it! And today's customer took her first blue ribbon eventing today.

[kbois]

3 hours ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good afternoon or evening.

today has not be good but i got thru the challenges. so resting up and getting ready for the upcoming week. the weather here today has been gloomy and rainy. we had our first freeze so the trees will start to change. 

so i have a question for you with all the things going on do you think door to door trick or treat should happen? i think this is stupid. this year we are not going to be passing out candy. we don’t get a lot but to me this is just asking for trouble. 

So how has your day been?

I've never liked Halloween to begin with. It's fun when you're a kid.  I always had to take my kids, because you just can't let them go by themselves. Once they were too old it was lights out. The doorbell would drive the dogs nuts anyway. 

This year, why push it. Keep the kids home and the light off. A scavenger hunt or something similar to an Easter egg hunt would be a good alternative. 

[mollyhousemouse]

4 hours ago, rickproehl said:

so i have a question for you with all the things going on do you think door to door trick or treat should happen? i think this is stupid. this year we are not going to be passing out candy. we don’t get a lot but to me this is just asking for trouble. 

Phil will be so disappointed. He loves the little ones on Halloween, sits in a lawn chair on the driveway with a big plastic cauldron full of candy. He talks to each child, asks about the costume, are they having fun, are they getting lots of candy. He's done this every year for as long as i can remember.

[Kitt]

I'm the crazy lady on the block in costume to answer the door. There is talk about the governor banning ToT this year, and I understand it, but that doesn't mean I like it!

[Reader1810]

Good night everyone.

The sweetest of happy dreams when your turn comes...

[MichaelS36]

6 hours ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good afternoon or evening.

today has not be good but i got thru the challenges. so resting up and getting ready for the upcoming week. the weather here today has been gloomy and rainy. we had our first freeze so the trees will start to change. 

so i have a question for you with all the things going on do you think door to door trick or treat should happen? i think this is stupid. this year we are not going to be passing out candy. we don’t get a lot but to me this is just asking for trouble. 

So how has your day been?

Thank you. It is time to stop pretending life is normal. Have Halloween at home. Watch a film, make scary food, buy a case of candy!  Stay home. 

[MichaelS36]

5 hours ago, Starrynight22 said:

If my neighborhood community group is the barometer that's is very untrue.  

 

I decided ToT is a bad plan so I told Little One that the Tooth Fairy asked her friend Spider Fairy to help since kids can't go out this year. And that Spider Fairy said kids who leave out a lit Jack o lantern and an empty candy bucket will get treats left for them. 

 

 

Hey. A parents gotta do what a parents gotta do. 

That is brilliant and sweet. Make spider cupcakes. That is from tim, who is reading over my shoulder! 

[mollyhousemouse]

good night Sirs and friends

sleep well

see you tomorrow

[chris191070]

Afternoon everyone from the 🇬🇧. Hope everyone is OK and well.

Things are as good as can be expected at the moment. 

Take care everyone and Stay Safe xx

[Fae Briona]

9 hours ago, MichaelS36 said:

Thank you. It is time to stop pretending life is normal. Have Halloween at home. Watch a film, make scary food, buy a case of candy!  Stay home. 

Not sure what the town / neighborhood is doing for Halloween this year. If it does happen, we'll just be putting a bowl of candy on the porch w. a sign saying, "Take one"

[rickproehl]

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good Monday Morning

So how has your day been?

[kbois]

I had to laugh this weekend. My younger son, who dyed his hair blond, decided he wanted to dye it black. OK, no big deal. Got him black dye, and helped him apply it. 

Roughly an hour later:

Son: (from the kitchen) Hey Mom?

Me: What?

Son: Do you know what happens when you go from blond to black?

Me: thinking 'oh $#!+'

Son: you go back to square one. 

He came into the living room and I swear his hair was back to its original color. (It was within a couple of shades) We both busted out laughing. 

I had to go to wmart anyway because they delivered the wrong color for my hair and I really didn't want purple tinged hair. So I got him another box, different brand and now he has black hair. This kid's antics will always amuse me!

Have a good day everyone!

 

[Reader1810]

Got this recipe in my inbox this morning.

These scones are supposed to be healthy. I dunno, they look to good to be healthy if you ask me...

https://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2016/05/23/clean-triple-chocolate-scones/

[Starrynight22]

20 hours ago, MichaelS36 said:

That is brilliant and sweet. Make spider cupcakes. That is from tim, who is reading over my shoulder! 

Thanks that is a great idea!!  

[rickproehl]

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good night and sweet dreams.

[Reader1810]

25 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good night and sweet dreams.

Good night rick...happy dreams 

[rickproehl]

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good morning.

this is picture is for all of us.

i’m so guilty of this.

so how is your day?

[chris191070]

37 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good morning.

this is picture is for all of us.

i’m so guilty of this.

so how is your day?

All good here. Pouring of rain. Off for my flu jab later.

[spyke]

18 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

All good here. Pouring of rain. Off for my flu jab later.

Had mine earlier this year. I was a bit surprised that I had some side effects from it--aches, chills, etc., because I normally don't feel anything afterwards. I just drank hot tea, bundled up, and went to bed early. I was all better the next day. 

[spyke]

59 minutes ago, rickproehl said:

Excuse me Good Sirs and DiC friends.

just wanted to stop in and tell everyone good morning.

this is picture is for all of us.

i’m so guilty of this.

so how is your day?

Doing good rick. Hope you are as well. I found out last night that a good friend of mine tested positive. I hate that for her and I hope that she recovers quickly.

I cross bridges all the time before I come to them. I'm not so sure that's a 100% bad thing though. I try to foresee potential problems long before they become problems, and take action to correct the issues. I'm not one for enjoying surprises. October or not. 😎

I hope that everyone has a great day today. 

[rickproehl]

9 minutes ago, spyke said:

Had mine earlier this year. I was a bit surprised that I had some side effects from it--aches, chills, etc., because I normally don't feel anything afterwards. I just drank hot tea, bundled up, and went to bed early. I was all better the next day. 

As that i’m getting older my doctor told me to get the “senior” flu shot and there no issues with it. Fast and easy 

Edited October 6, 2020 by rickproehl
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[spyke]

2 hours ago, rickproehl said:

As that i’m getting older my doctor told me to get the “senior” flu shot and there no issues with it. Fast and easy 

I'm not quite there yet, but a lot closer rather than further. LOL.  It was just weird for me to have any sort of reaction. Guess it was a individual thing. Still, it was minor compared to doing nothing and risk getting the flu with this pandemic going on. The last time I got the flu, I was really sick. It took me a good 3 weeks to get back to my old self. After that experience, I've never missed getting a flu shot. I understand it's not 100% effective and that some years they miss the mark, but it's all we got at the moment.  You should also ask your doctor about the pneumonia vaccine if you haven't taken it already. 

[rickproehl]

1 hour ago, spyke said:

I'm not quite there yet, but a lot closer rather than further. LOL.  It was just weird for me to have any sort of reaction. Guess it was a individual thing. Still, it was minor compared to doing nothing and risk getting the flu with this pandemic going on. The last time I got the flu, I was really sick. It took me a good 3 weeks to get back to my old self. After that experience, I've never missed getting a flu shot. I understand it's not 100% effective and that some years they miss the mark, but it's all we got at the moment.  You should also ask your doctor about the pneumonia vaccine if you haven't taken it already. 

yes already got both of those shots. The only thing when you get the shingles shot that hurts for 3 days. i knew someone that got shingles and they hurt. so doing what i can this year to stay safe.