What to my wondering eyes should appear – Our local store has a large selection of real Christmas trees including some in the most bizarre colors. The orange one looks like a tree with dead needles. I wonder who would buy that.
Tis the season – For big deals. We are buy a vacuum cleaner today. How exciting. This is a great time to buy stuff as there are bigger discounts than other times of the year. (We are notorious for needing things when there are NO discounts!)
Sure, blame the computer! – The beloved husband’s computer emits a loud sound (much like flatulence) when he puts it into sleep mode. It’s loud and very realistic. Makes you wonder. He thinks it’s the fan going wonky. I’ve told him to either call his computer guy or use some Tums.
The black Friday deals – I bought some sleepwear from a place I usually buy. They came this week. The sizing was off. Everything has to go back. *bangs head on table* Perhaps the first thing they sell is the stuff that wasn’t quality controlled!
Snowmageddon – This past week was supposed to be our first BIG snow. The predictions were all over the place starting with 3 to 5” moving to 8 to 12” then back to 1 to 3″. The beloved husband had all the equipment ready to clear the driveway and walks. We got nada. Not even a trace. I’m not complaining. The forecaster kept saying it was a difficult storm to forecast. They were right about that but 100% wrong about the forecast.
So how was your week?
Those trees! Haven’t seen anything like that since forever. Wonder if the trees came shedding terribly and paint was the only way to keep needles on the trees? (For some reason those trees make me itchy)
Will be interested in the vac. chosen. We have no carpet…and a small shop vac for the wood floors/pet hair…it’s like I have a little robot following me.
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We got a cordless Dyson stick. We bought the V11 animal but another commenter has the V8 and loves that one too. So much easier! We only have carpeting in 2 rooms and it does it all.
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I wondered if the canister on that Dryson was large enough…we have fewer hair tumbleweed without visiting dogs, but still..
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With cat tumbleweeds we have to empty at least 3 times while cleaning either the downstairs or upstairs. It’s very easy to empty. It’s good for 45 minutes on a charge which is enough to do a floor. I have been amazed at how much cat hair it picks up. My cats should be bald!
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Thanks. If it can hold a charge that long, the emptying might be worth it. Smaller and lighter is good
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No hoses and cords is a plus too! The corners of my woodwork gets nicked up by impatient vacuumers!
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Excellent point!
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Kate, No words for the coloured trees, except, what the heck?! My vote is on the Tums. Although, I have to hand it to your husband for originality😂
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🙂
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I think I need to get my eyes checked! For a moment, I thought you had written: “The orange one looks like a tree with dead noodles.” (lol)
Now – vacuum cleaners. Some one mentioned the Dyson cordless series. I bought the V8 Absolute model a few months ago. There are later models but this one is just fine – and, of course, one saves quite a bit by not buying the very latest model.
It’s WONDERFUL! I love it! I warmly recommend it. Cleaning has become, if not quite a pleasure, at least considerably less of a drag. And Shimshi, at least, doesn’t even seem to be scared of it. He thinks it’s a toy.
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I love the no cord or hose thing. Makes it easier to you clean more often!
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I don’t get the odd colored trees, either. Wonder how the sales are going?
The weather here has been typical for this area. In the 50’s one day 75 the next. Today it’s 75 tomorrow is supposed to be high 50’s and rain. Often when we have strange highs in December we have ice storms or snow in February. Whatever happens I hope no ice storms, they are awful!
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We’ve had some temperature swings too. Warm today with a 30 degree drop tomorrow. Don’t get the trees either.
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I think climate change is to blame for the weird weather. The world should probably wise up.
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Doesn’t seem likely!
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I’m wondering about those colored trees too – weird!
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I wondered if people bought them or if they were an eye-catching display. Sure caught my eye but not my pocketbook.
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I’ve never before seen such brightly colorful trees! They’re intriguing. If I didn’t have a family to ridicule my decision, I’d be tempted. 🙂
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You are a brave soul. I was wondering if they run if they get wet and it the color rubs off on stuff. I am way too practical and I like the basic green.
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Those real Christmas trees in colors are very different looking – I’ve never seen any like that around here. It’s a good time for discounts on computers too. I took a break and came back this afternoon after booting up to the Blue Screen of Death. Shut it off/on several times and brought it back slowly … it is a Windows 7 computer and I believe Microsoft is willing it to misbehave.
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Windows & is a dinosaur! My husband has that. His computer can’t upgrade to 10 for some reason so there is probably a new one in his future.
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I can’t remote all the way into work with my Windows 10 laptop – the computer guy set up a VPN but it stopped working. My boss wants to now learn it (he is recovering from prostate surgery and has decided he now wants to learn it after resisting for six months … we have had our laptops and desktops since March – don’t ask). This morning I can’t get into work at all and suspect our computer guy is trying to configure the server. I love Windows 7 and the laptop I’m on right now is 10 years old, never an issue with it, but I keep it for storing pics and use it to check in at work in the a.m. or on weekends – it is elevated on a non-convertible riser so I have to stand to use it. I did the updates to the Windows 10 last night while catching up on Reader and texting with the computer guy.
He does not move too fast either … he is a sole practitioner …. I was going to start using it while my boss is on vacation 12/20 to 12/30 as I have a long document to type; I just don’t like all Windows 10’s bells and whistles. My friend has had two Win 10 laptops crash in the last year, one taking all kinds of ancestry data that did not back up properly. Luckily she uses Carbonite to some was salvageable. She is pretty savvy as is her husband. They had a Microsoft rep troubleshoot at a local computer shop and they took the computer off site to retrieve the data and gave her a loaner – the loaner crashed. I am not walking this morning since we had a wintry precip, so I am running the car and likely will have a long day ahead dealing with computer woes.
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What’s wrong with green Christmas trees? That would be my choice.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
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My choice too! Thanks!
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Oh, lord, those trees. Um… no. Just no. I hate having to return clothes also, especially obviously from an online company. They make it easier now to do so, but it’s still such a hassle. The weather predictions down here have been mostly wrong also, so I never know what to wear when we’re about to go out. Granted it’s only the difference between a sweatshirt or jacket, but it’d still be nice to know sometimes. I end up freezing in the grocery store aisles. – Marty
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You are getting to be a true Floridian. Cold when it’s under 70!
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True! lol
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Those tree colors look like the colors young women are putting into their hair these days. A trend for the times.
You’re right about the deals now. I end up buying myself more things than I do for others!
Good luck with vacuum shopping. I’m hoping mine will hold out until we’re ready to install a CentralVac. I’m having difficult maneuvering the heavy, bulky vacuum with my arthritic hands/wrists.
Thank goodness you didn’t get the big snow. We had our first big snow on Halloween! Thankfully that’s all gone now. I enjoy a little snow, but here’s hoping no big snows for the rest of the season. 🤞 (Yeah, right).
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We have a central vac and much prefer the cordless Dyson. Easier with no cumbersome hose or cord. Yes on those colors. colors I don’t like most unusual hair colors but I did see one that was lovely. It was a blonde with a shortish cut (she’s a hairdresser). She had a teal blue (not flashy but a cool color) streak in the front. Just a streak, not the whole head and she somehow managed to get it shiny. I think what I dislike most is that the hair looks damaged and doesn’t shine.
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I’ll have to remember to check the cordless Dyson when we’re in the market for a vacuum. Is it electric where it needs to be charged?
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It runs on a battery which lasts 45 minutes for us. That’s enough time to do either the first floor or second but we never do both floors on the same day anyway. We bought a second one for the second floor. We have cats. We have been especially impressed on how much cat hair it pulls up.
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Great. Glad it works well for you and thanks for the info.
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My first thought about the trees was, Ugh! But, you know, in the right display, I suppose it could be beautiful. Behind the lavender tree is a dk. turquoise tree. I can see that in a display where everything is silver balls, white lights and crystal icicles with snowflakes hanging from the ceiling. Maybe special lighting.
Beloved husband’s computer is hilarious. I wonder if it will develop into something even more objectionable sounding.
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Perhaps but that orange one will never work for me!
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I still say ugh! for the orange one.
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Those Christmas trees are garish. What were they thinking?
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We were thinking that they were more for outrageous display as there was only one of each color. Then again maybe they spray them at their greenhouses.
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If the spraying is done at the greenhouse, the trees should be green by definition, right? The display was certainly an eye-catcher, and that could have been the reason for it.
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It certainly got my attention! I wasn’t looking at the trees. I was there to pick up cat grass!
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Cat grass! There’s a winner!
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It is in our house. I’m a hero when I bring it in!
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I’d never heard of cat grass before.
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It’s just plain grass grown in a small pot. They eat it down to the roots so it doesn’t get to regrow as well as the grass outdoors so I have to replace it every few months. It’s tagged as cat grass because there are no chemicals used to grow it.
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Ah! Now I know. Thanks.
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I’m not a fan of those coloured trees. I do enjoy sales though. The daughter and I found some real bargains on black Friday at one of our malls.
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I did some on line sales that I am taking back tomorrow. Sadly the sizing wasn’t right. That won’t stop me from doing it again though!
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I’ve never had luck guessing sizes online. Most of my bargains we’re clothes for the newest grandson. The daughter found clothes for herself.
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Buying clothes for kids is a lot easier (until they become teenagers and want to do it themselves). Surprisingly I bought items that are duplicates in different colors from what I have. The sizing was all over the place and it should have been the same. I thought I was safe!
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Teenagers can be difficult to shop for period. Either set in stone on something or undecided on what they like. 😊
Oh Wow, sizes not the same in duplicates, that would be frustrating. Actually, I had that happen some time ago and when I questioned the manufacturer they said different can colours effect the stretch and softness of some fabrics.
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Checks and gift cards work great with teens! 🙂 I went back today to return. It’s the neckline (deep scoop) that I didn’t like. I tried a small size but it wasn’t comfortable anywhere else. Yes on the color thing. I’ve had that happen with jeans.
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You know, I actually like the purple tree and think it would look neat with some lights on it. SF airport decorated their entrance with multicolored trees like that last year and it was pretty. Probably not the orange or black ones though.
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I just can’t envision it but maybe I’m a traditionalist!
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Yes! LOL!!!
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We have a Dyson cordless stick… and I love it, too. Like I said Rita is a bit rowdy but I bet the cats would get used to it. The only thing is if we had carpet I don’t know how efficient the Roomba would be. She turns the jets on for large area rugs though!
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Perhaps our cats would beat it into submission! 🙂
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Hi Kate! Those trees… just no. Oh man, I love to buy vacuum cleaners. We have Rita Roomba and she does a very good job on the little Casa’s tile. Perfect for 1400 square feet. She’s a bit rowdy but we love her.
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We bought the Dyson cordless V11 animal stick vacuum. We already had one and wanted another for the second floor. We love them. They clean better than our central vac and the battery lasts 45 minutes — enough to do a whole floor. I’ve always been fascinated with the Roombas. I have cats. I’m sure they’d get used to it but wondered…
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A good week Kate. Chilly, but no snow yet. Weird trees, must be a designer thing. Ours is artificial, but green and will be taken out of hibernation shortly
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They looked really weird in real life!
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I bet
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Yikes! Those trees are really horrible. I imagine that they will appeal to someone… if only for the shock value. It always amuses me when humans think they can somehow improve on what Mother Nature creates.
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I can’t imagine them adding anything even from a designer’s point of view. I wondered if they bleed when it rains or if they would get decorations full of dye.
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As someone who loves to decorate for the holidays, those trees are enough for me to take a pass. They are horrible!
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They were. It’s the first time I’ve seen them at our local garden center.
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I hope they don’t come south!
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I can send you one! 🙂
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No thanks!🥴
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{insert eyeroll here} I’m gonna bet that some millennial will snap up that rust-colored tree. Sorry, was that my out loud voice>
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Yes it was your out loud voice! 🙂
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Sorry, nope…not sorry. 😈
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Something I would have said. In fact I did right after some unprintable words.
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🤣
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I have no words for those trees… no words at all.
I’m inclined to agree – you may need a new computer – when the fan starts, um, farting, it’s time for back up!
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Something is going on with that computer.
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Who would buy an orange tree? I am gonna go with a diehard football fan. A Miami fan would decorate it with turquoise ornaments.
Sports fans be crazy.
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That’s beyond crazy!
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Sports fans be crazy.
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Trump failed to impress at the NATO summit.
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🙂 He only impresses his die hard fans.
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I’ve never seen real trees dyed like that. Wonder if it’s cat-edible and would dye your carpet when it came back up? I’ll stick to my slender fake prelit tree 🙂
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I wonder if it runs when it gets rained on!
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Those trees are HORRIBLE . . . you couldn’t pay me to take one home.
Mother Nature’s color palette is far more soothing, especially when it comes to ever-GREENS.
Good luck buying the vacuum cleaner, perhaps a computer store stop too?
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Don’t need a computer. We only need those when there are no specials! I was stunned when I saw those trees. They did not look good in person. If you want a colored one, best to go with artificial. You are not working with the green color underneath!
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No snow here either. Our media is in full election mode when we should be getting ready for Christmas and enjoying mince pies. It feels a bit odd. I like our local M.P. and I hope she keeps her job. I can’t say the same for Boris or Jeremy.
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It’s all about impeachment here.
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No complaints here about lack of snow. I’m happy for it to hold off as long as it wants to.
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I’m good with that. I remember one year we didn’t get our first real snow until well into January.
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From your fingers to the weather god’s ears.
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I don’t really have much influence!
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