EVERYDAY HAPPENINGS

Everyday Happenings:
Today was doctor appointment day and xrays. We're trying to get everything taken care of that we can for-see we need, so we won't have alot of doctor or dentist appointments while we're on the road. We can, thanks to Mike spending 20 years in the air force, be seen at any military hospital or civilian hospital if it's an emergency. However, it is nice to get things taken care of at your regular doctor who knows all your medical history. So that's what we did today, sort of check ups and medication refills.

CANCELLED TRIP:
We were supposed to go down to visit our parents tomorrow and this week-end. Now due to the winter storm watch that trip has been cancelled. I was looking forward to spending time with my Mom and Pop and my husband's Mom and step-Dad as well! My Mom and I had a quilting project we wanted to work on and we haven't been able to go down to Circleville, Ohio since Thanksgiving. So I'm a little disappointed about the weather, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. We're supposed to get a couple inches of that bad 4 letter word S--W and several layers of the other bad word, ice over the next 2 days. I hope after this winter I don't have to say either of these bad words again! That is, at least concerning the weather where I am! Haha! I certainly wouldn't want to take a chance of hurting our truck we have to pull our 5er with! Oh well, the quilting project will keep and I'll get over being disappointed. Looks like I'll have some free time to work on the craft room this weekend then, so maybe I'll get most of it boxed up for storage.

SMALL APPLIANCES:
We have looked at the vacuum food sealers and decided to go with the middle of the line one that is between $60 and $70 dollars. It looked like it would do the job we want it for.
I also want to get an immersion blender to take in the 5er for sauces dips and things like that. It would be much easier to pull that out than the mixer and it will fit in a drawer.
Next on my list is a new George Forman grill. The one I have is just about shot, it has been used so much! The one I am going to get has 3 plates, that will grill, make waffles, and has a griddle plate for pancakes, sandwiches and ect... so that will take the place of 3 appliances, which means less space and weight. This is one appliance that I have used alot and wouldn't be without! It is great for grilling chicken breasts, and I have even grilled vegetables for fajitas on it. It is great for shrimp also, and of course hot dogs and brats. I'd rather have an outside gas grill for steaks and burgers but, I have grilled burgers on the George Forman grill with good results.
The next thing is my Paula Deen toaster and egg cooker. My son and daughter in law got it for me for Christmas and it is great! I love it for egg, and ham English muffin sandwiches like McDonald's egg muffin only without all the fat and butter.
It also doubles as a toaster and hard boiled egg maker.
Happy Thursday everyone!