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At work and looking online deciding on a new set of pots and pans for mom and dad for Christmas and a new set of dishes as they requested as well. This is Christmas shopping weekend so I’m going to try and get everyone stuff this weekend.

Corelle is hard to beat. Made in USA. Thin light durable tempered glass.
 
Home sick, mama out with her relatives. Mom fixed me a plate, brought over a QT cup full of unsweetened ice tea, filled up a glass of water with a lemon-lime Liquid IV, went to Walgreens and bought some Green Nyquil and reading material. Shes old school as she likes books and magazines over digital. Got Time and Natl Geographic as a youth. Though Popular Mechanics and Field and Stream and Import Tuner more to my liking.

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I’m just chilling and watching some TV. Getting ready to go say good night to the sweet dog Dixie girl downstairs then go to sleep. Ready to finally have a couple days off. This week went fast but we were busy.

Oh, and I LOVE the magazine above. I think it’s obvious which one actually both lol.
 
I’m just chilling and watching some TV. Getting ready to go say good night to the sweet dog Dixie girl downstairs then go to sleep. Ready to finally have a couple days off. This week went fast but we were busy.

Oh, and I LOVE the magazine above. I think it’s obvious which one actually both lol.
She buys whatever is the big thing on the counter. I have lots of old Nintendo Power, Super Street, etc. Mom never cared what I read, just wanted me to read. As a kid in third grade i like the Encyclopedia Brown books and Soup
https://www.amazon.com/Soup-Me-Robert-Newton-Peck/dp/0440481872
 
I’m hiding in my room trying to escape the drama that always comes around the holidays. It’s been fighting and arguing all morning. Dad got mad and threw a bowl and coffee cup which I had to end up cleaning up the shattered glass and pieces from. Hopefully we will go to Walmart and Big Lots I’ve got to do Christmas shopping. I picked out a beautiful set of pots and pans for mom and I hope she will like it but I hope they put them in a covered box for shipping because they weren’t available in store.
 
Look at next year's budget, figuring out those plans. Cutting 401k way down and will increase cash holdings. Thinking about some online shopping for myself, buying any cheap stuff from China before any possible price bumps. Should think about some more Christmas shopping, but am thinking it's about to the point where it might not show up on time, so there's that.

Finished up a project I started last summer, nice to finish something, made a few mistakes. Little too much double side tape but eh, sometimes close enough is good enough. Fun project.
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Too bad I didn't do simulation first, the different ranges don't really range well. Overshot that goal.

Next project: I'm in the doghouse now, wife was expecting a package that needs a signature. I thought I could hear the doorbell in the basement. I thought... *sigh*. Time to see if I can find a chime, failing that, a 16 to 20Vac buzzer. I think I have a buzzer someplace, but a real chime would be nice.
 
Doing some Christmas shopping now. Mom wanted to come to the Dollar Tree and I’ve gotta pee and they don’t have public restrooms lol 😂. We are going to Ollie’s next one if my favorite stores. Also found out the Dollar Tree doesn’t sell DVDs anymore dang it.
 
Having a chocolate malt the Daughter brought. ;)

Gave them the key and security code for my storage unit today. Her Husband wanted a new tool box for Christmas.
I have a Snap-On top and bottom there full of tools, and I will never use them again. Lot's of good stuff in there.

She forgot about my old motorcycle. 1973 Honda CL100 with around 1600 miles. Looks about new if shined up.
Google says one like it in pristine condition can bring $5000. Guess I kept it around for a reason. LOL

Also found a brand new AK-47 still in the box. Forgot I stuffed that there. Surprises await when they open all the totes.
Forget myself on the treasures packed away. Christmas early for them, going back to dig next week.
 
I’m at the laundromat right now. Hopefully we will make it to Big Lots tonight. Didn’t make it to the shoe store today or yesterday so now have to wait probably till after Christmas because we won’t have much time otherwise. That’s ok I’ve got 3 pairs of shoes and a pair of boots but two of the shoes have the soles coming off and are just worn out so time to wear the Converse more. I love wearing boots but mom doesn’t like me wearing my work boots out and about. Lol.
 
I’m at the laundromat right now. Hopefully we will make it to Big Lots tonight. Didn’t make it to the shoe store today or yesterday so now have to wait probably till after Christmas because we won’t have much time otherwise. That’s ok I’ve got 3 pairs of shoes and a pair of boots but two of the shoes have the soles coming off and are just worn out so time to wear the Converse more. I love wearing boots but mom doesn’t like me wearing my work boots out and about. Lol.
Maybe get a nice pair of Crocs for shopping? I hear they are comfortable.

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