Tim had a anagram today 12/22/08; and had 5 stints put in. He will stay in the hospital tonight and go home on the 24.
Joan #3
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sorry Judy
Sorry Judy....I cut and pasted your e-mail before I checked the blog. Hey, now you can be posted twice.....
Sister Ja #3
Sister Ja #3
Judy's plan via Jan's e-mail...
Where there is a will, there is a way
Good Evening all,
I am here at the computer and it is pouring rain outside, however, that sure beats the snow and ice that many of you are having. We have had snow and below freezing. Seems the dripping faucet and open doors below sinks has now been put to good use in the Northwest. Jayne said to me the other day that she wondered if that was taught to us in school if we were brought up in the cold winter states. I told her that it was a helpful hint passed down by parents.
My Christmas plan was to go to Jayne and Patricks for Christmas. Mother Nature is making a big statement by keeping Portland covered in snow and now adding ice to the mix. I heard on NPR (local news) that Amtrak had even cancelled the run between Portland and Seattle. I didn't send the presents ahead so when I go up after the snow and when Patrick is in Iran, I will take Christmas with me. I haven't been in Tacoma for awhile....did see all the kids and their families during Thanksgiving in Portland. This is Janna and Rivers year to spend with his Mom and spouse, however they may not even make it to Portland.
Janna called earlier and said that their furnace had stopped heating (not a good time to do that). They were able to find a repair person, however they are blessed with a very old furnace and they must plan on having it replaced soon. I think they will notice a big improvement in the efficiency of the newer models.
Please hug all your children, etc. for me. I love hearing about them and their adventures. Hopefully, in the not too distant future I will be able to finally work out a way to get on the blog. I check via Jayne's blog every day. thanks everyone.
O, say hello to Patti Woodworth. One of these days I will get an e-mail to her. Her name was mentioned in the business section of the local paper early this fall when the stocks and bonds started going elsewhere than up.
To each and every one of you, the blessings of Christmas and a great New Year. Dona Noblis Pacem!
Love, Judy
Good Evening all,
I am here at the computer and it is pouring rain outside, however, that sure beats the snow and ice that many of you are having. We have had snow and below freezing. Seems the dripping faucet and open doors below sinks has now been put to good use in the Northwest. Jayne said to me the other day that she wondered if that was taught to us in school if we were brought up in the cold winter states. I told her that it was a helpful hint passed down by parents.
My Christmas plan was to go to Jayne and Patricks for Christmas. Mother Nature is making a big statement by keeping Portland covered in snow and now adding ice to the mix. I heard on NPR (local news) that Amtrak had even cancelled the run between Portland and Seattle. I didn't send the presents ahead so when I go up after the snow and when Patrick is in Iran, I will take Christmas with me. I haven't been in Tacoma for awhile....did see all the kids and their families during Thanksgiving in Portland. This is Janna and Rivers year to spend with his Mom and spouse, however they may not even make it to Portland.
Janna called earlier and said that their furnace had stopped heating (not a good time to do that). They were able to find a repair person, however they are blessed with a very old furnace and they must plan on having it replaced soon. I think they will notice a big improvement in the efficiency of the newer models.
Please hug all your children, etc. for me. I love hearing about them and their adventures. Hopefully, in the not too distant future I will be able to finally work out a way to get on the blog. I check via Jayne's blog every day. thanks everyone.
O, say hello to Patti Woodworth. One of these days I will get an e-mail to her. Her name was mentioned in the business section of the local paper early this fall when the stocks and bonds started going elsewhere than up.
To each and every one of you, the blessings of Christmas and a great New Year. Dona Noblis Pacem!
Love, Judy
From Judy
I thought I would do a cut and post of #1s e-mail. That way she can have her plans on the blog
Good Evening all,
I am here at the computer and it is pouring rain outside, however, that sure beats the snow and ice that many of you are having. We have had snow and below freezing. Seems the dripping faucet and open doors below sinks has now been put to good use in the Northwest. Jayne said to me the other day that she wondered if that was taught to us in school if we were brought up in the cold winter states. I told her that it was a helpful hint passed down by parents.
My Christmas plan was to go to Jayne and Patricks for Christmas. Mother Nature is making a big statement by keeping Portland covered in snow and now adding ice to the mix. I heard on NPR (local news) that Amtrak had even cancelled the run between Portland and Seattle. I didn't send the presents ahead so when I go up after the snow and when Patrick is in Iran, I will take Christmas with me. I haven't been in Tacoma for awhile....did see all the kids and their families during Thanksgiving in Portland. This is Janna and Rivers year to spend with his Mom and spouse, however they may not even make it to Portland.
Janna called earlier and said that their furnace had stopped heating (not a good time to do that). They were able to find a repair person, however they are blessed with a very old furnace and they must plan on having it replaced soon. I think they will notice a big improvement in the efficiency of the newer models.
Please hug all your children, etc. for me. I love hearing about them and their adventures. Hopefully, in the not too distant future I will be able to finally work out a way to get on the blog. I check via Jayne's blog every day. thanks everyone.
O, say hello to Patti Woodworth. One of these days I will get an e-mail to her. Her name was mentioned in the business section of the local paper early this fall when the stocks and bonds started going elsewhere than up.
To each and every one of you, the blessings of Christmas and a great New Year. Dona Noblis Pacem!
Love, Judy
Good Evening all,
I am here at the computer and it is pouring rain outside, however, that sure beats the snow and ice that many of you are having. We have had snow and below freezing. Seems the dripping faucet and open doors below sinks has now been put to good use in the Northwest. Jayne said to me the other day that she wondered if that was taught to us in school if we were brought up in the cold winter states. I told her that it was a helpful hint passed down by parents.
My Christmas plan was to go to Jayne and Patricks for Christmas. Mother Nature is making a big statement by keeping Portland covered in snow and now adding ice to the mix. I heard on NPR (local news) that Amtrak had even cancelled the run between Portland and Seattle. I didn't send the presents ahead so when I go up after the snow and when Patrick is in Iran, I will take Christmas with me. I haven't been in Tacoma for awhile....did see all the kids and their families during Thanksgiving in Portland. This is Janna and Rivers year to spend with his Mom and spouse, however they may not even make it to Portland.
Janna called earlier and said that their furnace had stopped heating (not a good time to do that). They were able to find a repair person, however they are blessed with a very old furnace and they must plan on having it replaced soon. I think they will notice a big improvement in the efficiency of the newer models.
Please hug all your children, etc. for me. I love hearing about them and their adventures. Hopefully, in the not too distant future I will be able to finally work out a way to get on the blog. I check via Jayne's blog every day. thanks everyone.
O, say hello to Patti Woodworth. One of these days I will get an e-mail to her. Her name was mentioned in the business section of the local paper early this fall when the stocks and bonds started going elsewhere than up.
To each and every one of you, the blessings of Christmas and a great New Year. Dona Noblis Pacem!
Love, Judy
From Tracy
We just received over 6 ins. of snow with a strong north wind over the weekend. Yes the Temp went down over the weekend It did warm up yesterday as it was -6 at 6:00 PM with a wind chill of -24. The wind chill was -45 at 7:00 AM. We have gotten more snow so far this year than we got the last two years. I think they shut off all the windmills on Buffalo Ridge.
Angie and her family will be coming home Wensdays PM. We will open a gift and then have a Anderson traditional Christmas Eve lunch. Butter BBQ Pork sandwiches, Orange jello, and chips. Mike and his family will come Christmas morning and we will have dinner and open gifts. Angie and the family are staying all weekend but I think Mike and family will be going home that PM. Dinner will be the same as what we had for t-day. Hope you all have a fun time and stay warm.
Bob (TBS) and Rosie
Angie and her family will be coming home Wensdays PM. We will open a gift and then have a Anderson traditional Christmas Eve lunch. Butter BBQ Pork sandwiches, Orange jello, and chips. Mike and his family will come Christmas morning and we will have dinner and open gifts. Angie and the family are staying all weekend but I think Mike and family will be going home that PM. Dinner will be the same as what we had for t-day. Hope you all have a fun time and stay warm.
Bob (TBS) and Rosie
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Christmas in Idaho 2008
Here is the latest from COLD SNOWY IDAHO.
We are scheduled to have Gretch and Andy here to celebrate Christmas Eve. Dennis will fix prime rib. VERY EARLY on Christmas Day we fly to Arizona where Tim and Deb will pick us up and we will have dinner with Deb's parents. We fly from Spokane to Seattle and then to Arizona. With the weather the way it is going it is questionable where we will be. We will go to the Resort sometime that week. We are trying to find out when we can get together with Steven and Amanda.
I know we are leaving Thursday, however my boots are in the motor home in Arizona; and my feet are cold when I go outside so I invested in some new boots.
Have a Blessed Christmas. Joan#2
We are scheduled to have Gretch and Andy here to celebrate Christmas Eve. Dennis will fix prime rib. VERY EARLY on Christmas Day we fly to Arizona where Tim and Deb will pick us up and we will have dinner with Deb's parents. We fly from Spokane to Seattle and then to Arizona. With the weather the way it is going it is questionable where we will be. We will go to the Resort sometime that week. We are trying to find out when we can get together with Steven and Amanda.
I know we are leaving Thursday, however my boots are in the motor home in Arizona; and my feet are cold when I go outside so I invested in some new boots.
Have a Blessed Christmas. Joan#2
Christmas 2008
Merry Christmas everyone.....
We had snow in Red Wing but not like you did Joan. Sure glad I don't have to shovel that !!!
Here's a challenge to everyone....post your Christmas plans.....please.
Feel this is the only way to stay connected.
We are going to Sara's Christmas morning.....staying until Sunday and weather permitting, we will head south. Lisa, Andy and Cooper will also come on Christmas morning. Sing at church Christmas eve....Al said this definitely is his last year singing in church choir....he says this every year so we will see.
Love to all,
Jan #3
We had snow in Red Wing but not like you did Joan. Sure glad I don't have to shovel that !!!
Here's a challenge to everyone....post your Christmas plans.....please.
Feel this is the only way to stay connected.
We are going to Sara's Christmas morning.....staying until Sunday and weather permitting, we will head south. Lisa, Andy and Cooper will also come on Christmas morning. Sing at church Christmas eve....Al said this definitely is his last year singing in church choir....he says this every year so we will see.
Love to all,
Jan #3
Thursday, December 18, 2008
IDAHO WINTER 2008
The tv channels are giving a play by play discription of the snow storm. It is in the teens and has been snowing over 25 hours. It is stuck over Spokane and Coeur d' Alene. The airport is almost closed, the biggest hospital canceled some surgeries. They say don't go out unless you need to. The snow plow hasn't even been by our house. If we went to the store etc. we could get down the hill; but I don't think we could get up the hill to get home. Schools closed all over etc.
Even the interestate is bad.
Joan #3
Monday, December 15, 2008
SINGLE DIGET TEMPS
I've always bragged about the mild winters in Idaho. Well I'm wrong. We had just a little snow on top of frozen rain and then this VERY VERY cold weather that came down from the north .
It is to last the week with possible snow. Dennis and I were driving to Portland for a meeting , Staff Christmas Party and sell some of Dens books to a very large book store; however Portlands weather is worse than here. Many schools closed and possible snow mid-week. Portland is paralized; so Dens meeting and Staff Party are canceled. It is so much like the cold Minnesota weather with the sun shinning; but the ice cracks as cars drive. And I have some much clothing on its hard to move.
To bad as Judy was going to drive to Portland and we have some Christmas time.
So Sarah we didn't get the snow storm. It is 55 degrees in Arizona with rain in the forcast.
We will be going to Phx on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve we will have with Andy and Gretch.
Guess this is it for now.
Joan #3
It is to last the week with possible snow. Dennis and I were driving to Portland for a meeting , Staff Christmas Party and sell some of Dens books to a very large book store; however Portlands weather is worse than here. Many schools closed and possible snow mid-week. Portland is paralized; so Dens meeting and Staff Party are canceled. It is so much like the cold Minnesota weather with the sun shinning; but the ice cracks as cars drive. And I have some much clothing on its hard to move.
To bad as Judy was going to drive to Portland and we have some Christmas time.
So Sarah we didn't get the snow storm. It is 55 degrees in Arizona with rain in the forcast.
We will be going to Phx on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve we will have with Andy and Gretch.
Guess this is it for now.
Joan #3
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Six Months
Not to dominate a festive holiday time with an anniversary but today marks six months since the flood hit Cedar Rapids. It has changed life and it has only been six months. Pretty wild! The team put together for flood recovery did a news conference yesterday to update the community on what has been done and rebuilding plans. It was about 45 minutes long but there is a clip that includes my now overly quoted line on kcrg.com. If you click on video you can watch the report which is about a minute long. http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/36075544.html
I'm envious of Aunt Joan's snow storm. I would like one when we don't have to be somewhere. We had a "snow" day Tuesday but it was more an "ice day". Back to where we were last year...covered in ice. And speaking of the floods which were suppose to have been caused partly from the strong winter......we are 5 inches ahead of last year already. So, how do you spend an ice day off of school? 
Nate spent some time on the computer in between dribbling a basketball and watching some tv. Speaking of wearing hats all the time Jayne........I have the companion to Miss Kitty!
Nate spent some time on the computer in between dribbling a basketball and watching some tv. Speaking of wearing hats all the time Jayne........I have the companion to Miss Kitty!Isabelle got dressed only because her friend across the street asked her to come over and play. She would have worn these pajamas all day if I'd let her.
The dog took a nap on the loveseat she is not suppose to be on and usually only sneaks to when we are out of the house. We obviously altered her routine with the ice day.
No picture of Josh. He slept most of the day....and he needed it so that was a good thing.
He did have a basketball tournament this week-end and that has kept him busy along with us since Nate had practice in Ames today, Isabelle and a 2 1/2 hour dress rehearsal for the Christmas program at church, we went to one of Josh's teammates house for soup and drinks after the game then everyone went to the Linn Mar game tonight. Nate now has a friend staying over. Tomorrow...the Christmas program...dancing, singing and everything. Josh finishes his tourney and hopefully by afternoon I can start working on wrapping presents, baking and writing Christmas cards.
SNOW SNOW SNOW
We are having a snow storm and they give minute by minute forecasts. The temp is to drop into the teens with lots of wind; this is very unusual for us as it usually staying around 30's. It always amazes me how warm the house feels when it snows. Dennis is going out to blow the driveway.
We are to have company for dinner tonight; but may cancel. People of our age don't have to be out on the roads. Boy, do I sound old.
Well in case we have company I'd better get some cleaning done.
Bob, I made three batches of lefse this week. I do like that recipe.
Tad, would like to hear more about your trip when you have time.
Joan #3
We are to have company for dinner tonight; but may cancel. People of our age don't have to be out on the roads. Boy, do I sound old.
Well in case we have company I'd better get some cleaning done.
Bob, I made three batches of lefse this week. I do like that recipe.
Tad, would like to hear more about your trip when you have time.
Joan #3
Monday, December 1, 2008
Lefse
I have tried to upload the recipe but the blog will not let me. If anyone want the recipe send me an e-mail at rsanderson@iw.net. Will send it to you as I did number 2
Bob (TBS)
Bob (TBS)
Let's try again....Thanksgiving at Lisa and Andys.
The menu sounds much like the one we had at the Skov's with the exception of no ham.
Also had the green bean casserole, carrots with butter, sugar and a titch of orange, and the 7 layer salad. I would post a picture but I am not sure how to do it..plus I am subbing at one of the elementary schools and I have 10 minutes of free time.
We had Sara and Mark and 3 kids, 1 dog, Brooke, Al and I, and Andy's dad and his new wife, Janis plus Lisa, Andy and Cooper. Very nice day and way to much food but we managed to make a big dent. Andy always makes white and dark dinner rolls and of course, they were consummed by the kids along with the pickles. Does that sound familiar? The Mentzer's left on Saturday and Sara called Sunday night and said they were having their first big snowstorm and wind in Iowa. Glad they left early. Al and I showed Lisa how to make Judy's lefsa and will show Sara at Christmas time. Gets crazy if to many people around when making it. Actually, used the left over mashed potatoes after I used the rice potatoes. Could not tell the difference.
Can you post your lefsa recipe Bob?
Again, Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. How fortunate we are that we grew up with good Thanksgiving memories.....can you just hear the politicial arguments Lou and Agnes would have in today's world. WOW !
Love to all.....
Jan #3
Also had the green bean casserole, carrots with butter, sugar and a titch of orange, and the 7 layer salad. I would post a picture but I am not sure how to do it..plus I am subbing at one of the elementary schools and I have 10 minutes of free time.
We had Sara and Mark and 3 kids, 1 dog, Brooke, Al and I, and Andy's dad and his new wife, Janis plus Lisa, Andy and Cooper. Very nice day and way to much food but we managed to make a big dent. Andy always makes white and dark dinner rolls and of course, they were consummed by the kids along with the pickles. Does that sound familiar? The Mentzer's left on Saturday and Sara called Sunday night and said they were having their first big snowstorm and wind in Iowa. Glad they left early. Al and I showed Lisa how to make Judy's lefsa and will show Sara at Christmas time. Gets crazy if to many people around when making it. Actually, used the left over mashed potatoes after I used the rice potatoes. Could not tell the difference.
Can you post your lefsa recipe Bob?
Again, Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. How fortunate we are that we grew up with good Thanksgiving memories.....can you just hear the politicial arguments Lou and Agnes would have in today's world. WOW !
Love to all.....
Jan #3
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