Hello all. It is a cloudy morning here and about 28*. Calm before the weather really hits. Looks like a few days of real ICK here. Predicting some snow tonight into morning and then again Saturday evening into Sunday. It is also going to get really cold (for these parts). Highs in teens (actually 12 on Sunday) and lows below zero for a couple days. Then we get a rebound next week. Oh, such is winter weather.
I forgot to mention that when I went to Aldi, I walked the 'aisle of shame'!!! That was where I spent most of my visit - so many fun things. I did get something for me, well, for my kitchen.
I am not sure if it will be a normal item or if it is just a special right now.
I like parchment in fryer, as it helps keep the greasy mess less.
Yesterday I got a phone call, while I was busy in the middle of something, so I let it go to the machine. It was the bank my CC is through - said they were calling to potential card fraud. Oh my! I have used the card a few times lately, so thinking it might be because of extra use. I hardly ever use it.
Well, I called back (and it WAS the bank) - I also got a text on different phone - and it ended up being a once-a-year charge, that was applied to my card. Nothing is just added to my card, without a purchase - except this one charge. So, it raised alerts. It was all fine, and I am glad they checked. It makes me feel better about things.
This is the time of the year that things happen a lot more. Keep track of things and be alert.
I keep all receipts, until I at least get the next statement - so I can check things.
I am sure glad I got ahold of the luncheon committee about tomorrow's lunch for high school. It is a decent drive, south of here, and I just decided I didn't want to go, so I let them know I wasn't coming earlier in the week. I do believe it may be a very messy drive for many.
I hope all affected by nasty weather, stay safe and warm.
Have a lovely day and remember - 2 weeks!!!!! from today!!!!
Blessings to all.
I saw on the news the bitter cold weather headed your way, Cheryl. Please stay as warm and safe as you can. I like using parchment paper or the liners too because they keep the air fryer much cleaner. I’m glad your bank was on top of that for you. Makes you feel safer, I know. Two weeks, I hope we can all slow down and enjoy this time. Anticipation is a part of Christmas, and I want to slow down and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at that weather and seeing that it will head my way after it's done with you. Not looking forward to that. Not at all.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your bank and card are ok. That really gets the bloodpressure up, doesn't it. Gee whiz, *panic attack*! Seems like I'm forever calling the card company to check the balance: Is it what I think it ought to be?
My friend whose phone number was stolen seems to have reached the end of that mess, and it was quite an adventure with LifeLock and police, etc. But all is well, she says. I'd not be trusting that until a few decent months have passed, myself. The whole idea makes me twitch.
Made a big pot of lentil soup. Should last a few days. :)
Be warm, all, and be safe.
MaryB
Stay warm, Cheryl. I’m glad that you won’t have to be out and about. When I lived in Virginia, ice scared me the most.
ReplyDeleteEven though I’m in Florida, I have a half dozen pair of pretty, cozy slippers collected over the years from church rummage sales. I wore one pair this morning.
My range (fairly new) has a built-in air fryer function that I’ve never used. I need to look in the booklet. But I wonder if it will save any energy since it’s part of the oven. I think the separate air fryers are better.
I have my credit cards set to send me an email if a purchase is made for $10 or more. I get the emails almost immediately after I make a charge and I like it. Twice (including recently when I paid the shower contractor) my bank has contacted me about large checks I wrote to ask me to verify that the checks were legit before they cashed them. I think that most financial institutions are really on guard for fraud. Glad your bank was doing its job.
Stay cozy.