tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post3743973032247371007..comments2024-03-28T20:40:18.960-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Crisis Averted and Other News from Party Central Misadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-48987649023813676352018-04-20T15:23:55.552-04:002018-04-20T15:23:55.552-04:00The next installment brings a worse problem than t...The next installment brings a worse problem than the electrical issue. LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-73770759841751302662018-04-20T14:17:22.054-04:002018-04-20T14:17:22.054-04:00OH NO!!! Again, I'm so far behind, it's li...OH NO!!! Again, I'm so far behind, it's like binging your party story and I'm so eager to get to the next installment. But I'd be so disappointed and bummed. Sounds like you are keeping your spirits up and still on track....donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46742559152269089002018-04-17T18:05:58.664-04:002018-04-17T18:05:58.664-04:00Thank you. I plan on it.Thank you. I plan on it.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49983060442646348862018-04-17T14:52:12.496-04:002018-04-17T14:52:12.496-04:00Enjoy your party tomorrow, just have fun and a goo...Enjoy your party tomorrow, just have fun and a good time with your friends. <br />Groetjes, LianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15143297777858388722018-04-16T10:19:06.789-04:002018-04-16T10:19:06.789-04:00She was famous for saying things that shouldn'...She was famous for saying things that shouldn't be said...one of her best and worst traits all rolled into one. LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46081893582712538722018-04-16T08:48:20.826-04:002018-04-16T08:48:20.826-04:00OMG! (sister in law) Sounds like my family and wor...OMG! (sister in law) Sounds like my family and words said that I have to bite my tongue. Even if you do believe that heaven stuff you don't say that to someone. And if she can see this, I'd ask if she can see the winning lottery numbers too.Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-1449509574104823692018-04-15T19:24:25.150-04:002018-04-15T19:24:25.150-04:00Not enjoy a party with seven women known to laugh ...Not enjoy a party with seven women known to laugh their guts out when we get together? Bite your tongue, Paul.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-62619293089475343302018-04-15T19:02:35.183-04:002018-04-15T19:02:35.183-04:00Thanks anyway Jean. I don't think that Mary Lo...Thanks anyway Jean. I don't think that Mary Lou would enjoy the party. I might. LOL See ya.<br /><br />Cruisin PaulCruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-75750076427637883222018-04-15T17:07:40.909-04:002018-04-15T17:07:40.909-04:00Thanks! "Sprinter" is a great word for t...Thanks! "Sprinter" is a great word for this April.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-77806722763459681532018-04-15T17:06:44.071-04:002018-04-15T17:06:44.071-04:00I know enough about electric that you don't do...I know enough about electric that you don't do anything to an outlet or switch without using a tester on it first to see if it's live, or not. I'm quite sure I could put in swap them out because I've seen it done a lot of times BUT I'm dyslexia and that's not a great mix with electric. <br /><br />Come if you can get her by 12:00, Paul. But bring your wife for protection. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-39879955554578278652018-04-15T16:31:30.639-04:002018-04-15T16:31:30.639-04:00One of our local newscasters referred to this as &...One of our local newscasters referred to this as "the winter that refuses to leave" -- a good description. I've started to think about this season as "sprinter." I'm hoping that that the snow and ice we're getting today and tomorrow is winter's last blast and that by a week from now spring will be here for good. I hope your party is fabulous! JeanPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-3887704000850898302018-04-15T14:29:34.670-04:002018-04-15T14:29:34.670-04:00I'm sure happy that you re-scheduled your part...I'm sure happy that you re-scheduled your party. This ICE problem is correct. <br />I guess I'm one of those who believe that I'll see my parents in Heaven when I die but not for awhile. I hope to enjoy living a lot longer if possible.<br />I'm like you, when there is an electrical problem, I will need. I tried to stick a screwdriver to loosen you a section and I got electrified. Cruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-40385659073280967362018-04-15T12:24:30.541-04:002018-04-15T12:24:30.541-04:00Our roads are a mess too...well, I assume they are...Our roads are a mess too...well, I assume they are. I haven't seen any cars going anywhere and we have thin ice over everything. I think it will be gone by Tuesday went the temps go up. Crossing my fingers because I have a bi-annual doctor appoint then!<br /><br />Nope, the directions I found online and have been experimenting with on says to make the sandwiches before cutting the crusts off Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-84313552353886950272018-04-15T11:30:37.570-04:002018-04-15T11:30:37.570-04:00Good hint on the tea sandwiches and the freezer. I...Good hint on the tea sandwiches and the freezer. I've usually had pretty good luck cutting otherwise but that's one to remember. Do you cut the crusts before your fill them? That helps, too. (Just learned that one, too -- and I've been doing tea stuff for ages. Just goes to show...)<br /><br />I hate electrical problems more than almost any except water. Talk about messing up your Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32334191929093857022018-04-15T08:37:22.509-04:002018-04-15T08:37:22.509-04:00I've never lived without a dog in the house ac...I've never lived without a dog in the house accept when I went to college. As an adult I've always had poodles until I got Levi. Schnauzer sure have different personalities from poodles! <br /><br />You stay safe, too. This ice storm was so wide spread!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-18248848916668760602018-04-15T07:15:55.791-04:002018-04-15T07:15:55.791-04:00Perseverance, as usual, gets the job done more tha...Perseverance, as usual, gets the job done more than anything. Kudos to you, Jean - for your perseverance and your resourcefulness! Lucky Levi, for getting to eat the byproducts of your experiments! I love mini-schnauzers (been lucky enough to have 2 in my family so far) and hope to get another one when I retire. Stay safe. It's terrible here too.<br /><br />DebThe Widow Badasshttp://www.widowbadass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-37909396003825143982018-04-14T21:43:18.331-04:002018-04-14T21:43:18.331-04:00I can't decide whether to keep my normal blog ...I can't decide whether to keep my normal blog schedule and do the party results blog for Saturday or try write one for Thursday. I'm leaning towards a Thursday post.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-58520561695365218122018-04-14T21:39:44.854-04:002018-04-14T21:39:44.854-04:00I was always a planner, even in childhood---probab...I was always a planner, even in childhood---probably got it from my mom---and it served me well when I was in the working world. In fact,I'm trying to learn to be more spontaneous. Walk on the wild side. LOL <br /><br />Thank you for the birthday wishes!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87606356468876672702018-04-14T21:37:17.504-04:002018-04-14T21:37:17.504-04:00Because religion and thus heaven were topics he an...Because religion and thus heaven were topics he and I never talked about with his family. They just all assumed we believed.... Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21842678322445802302018-04-14T20:33:26.569-04:002018-04-14T20:33:26.569-04:00I cannot wait to hear about this tea party!!! It&#...I cannot wait to hear about this tea party!!! It's happening on the day you normally blog-Wednesday. Does that mean we have to wait a day to hear all about it? I used to use playing card, spades, clubs, etc. cookie cutters to make little sandwiches for our ladies pinochle parties. HAVE FUN!!!!! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-74866429292514493832018-04-14T20:29:43.380-04:002018-04-14T20:29:43.380-04:00If Don didn't believe in Heaven, why did his s...If Don didn't believe in Heaven, why did his sister think he'd be there surrounded by x-girlfriends? Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-20321979343168255282018-04-14T20:16:43.300-04:002018-04-14T20:16:43.300-04:00Jean :
you are such organized person & planne...Jean :<br /><br />you are such organized person & planner, I bet your party going to be huge fun & success. happy birthday in advance & have fab one<br /><br />AshaAshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218615086046024182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49231795686077364642018-04-14T16:44:17.992-04:002018-04-14T16:44:17.992-04:00I am sure. I'm excited to have my gal pals ove...I am sure. I'm excited to have my gal pals over. They've never been here and may never come again so I'm happy to have a reason to celebrate and ask them over.<br /><br />Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-1177378600218559792018-04-14T15:16:12.338-04:002018-04-14T15:16:12.338-04:00My goodness! You really had to EARN this party, a...My goodness! You really had to EARN this party, and it's supposed to be YOUR birthday celebration, too. As you said, the Party Gods really want to be sure YOU are sure about this bash.<br /><br />So glad all your efforts will not go unappreciated, and can't wait to hear all about how Wednesday goes.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-50026960720111843512018-04-14T15:05:22.903-04:002018-04-14T15:05:22.903-04:00Someone told me that now that my (disabled) husban...Someone told me that now that my (disabled) husband was gone I could start having fun. Thought that was terribly rude BUT I know she didn't mean it to be. People who makes comments like you, I and every other widow gets think they are offering comfort. I let the lesson guide me when I go to funerals and visitations and really watch what I say.<br /><br />The tea sandwich fillings are: 1) tunaMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com