tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post5696390122528648961..comments2024-03-28T18:10:51.337-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Rainy and Cold on ThursdayBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-55920806394071795092023-02-28T17:38:13.020-08:002023-02-28T17:38:13.020-08:00Thank you, Jules; this is the first time I've ...Thank you, Jules; this is the first time I've seen an aloe vera flower, myself. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-23608063660727812952023-02-28T13:18:46.633-08:002023-02-28T13:18:46.633-08:00It looks like your Aloe plant will be pretty when ...It looks like your Aloe plant will be pretty when the flowers open up. I used to own one myself, but I have never seen Aloe vera flowers before. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-14079803382457795092023-02-27T13:05:36.064-08:002023-02-27T13:05:36.064-08:00They make good cold packs. :)They make good cold packs. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-21304225854507951422023-02-27T12:49:57.924-08:002023-02-27T12:49:57.924-08:00I am absolutely stealing the idea of putting them ...I am absolutely stealing the idea of putting them in the freezer!Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-70570196714687865862023-02-24T18:42:38.177-08:002023-02-24T18:42:38.177-08:00Yes, it took a long time to warm up the house. I ...Yes, it took a long time to warm up the house. I am now wondering if it is better to keep the heater on at a low temperature and raise it if needed than turn it off completely and have it try to warm up from a much lower temperature. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-18310840165943352032023-02-24T16:40:21.306-08:002023-02-24T16:40:21.306-08:00What a chilly start to the morning! That sounds li...What a chilly start to the morning! That sounds like quite a while to heat up the house. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-83985504260977899652023-02-24T15:18:04.434-08:002023-02-24T15:18:04.434-08:00It is cold for southern California, Lyssa; but, no...It is cold for southern California, Lyssa; but, northern California and the mountains usually get snow in the winter. I wouldn't have minded it if I could keep my heater running without having to worry about high gas bills! But, after I received that nearly $700 bill, last month (not due to higher usage, but, due to higher price of natural gas) I am trying to keep warm without running up another high bill! <br /><br />I do have a rice bag/heating pad that I made a few years ago. <br />I sewed a new cover for it, last year and posted about it, here:<br />https://bless2cents.blogspot.com/2022/10/october-days.html<br /><br />I microwaved it, last night, and used it (mostly because I had a painful stiff shoulder). The video you provided the link to is good, but, I sewed pockets in my rice bag to keep the rice in place.<br />In the heat of the summer, I put it in the freezer and use it to cool me down! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-30770482756858906652023-02-24T14:46:52.751-08:002023-02-24T14:46:52.751-08:00Yes! Definitely soup weather! Your overnight tem...Yes! Definitely soup weather! Your overnight temperatures are colder than ours, but, we are supposed to get close to 0C tomorrow night (36F = 2C); I am hoping that some of my plants, like the passionfruit vine, will make it through OK. <br /><br />I'm glad you had a quiet, restful day, Eileen. It is important to get plenty of rest when one is recovering, otherwise, one can get a relapse. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-13213777206067375382023-02-24T14:30:30.602-08:002023-02-24T14:30:30.602-08:00These houses, especially the older houses like min...These houses, especially the older houses like mine, have very little insulation. The family room addition has insulation and I believe there is some old insulation up in the attic area, but, I haven't renewed it. I kept the heater on, last night, and I have it on, today, too, set at 65F. These are the coldest days we've had in a long time and I need to keep somewhat warm! <br /><br />There are several varieties of aloe, but, aloe vera is the one that is used for skin care and other uses. <br /><br />Sounds like it is pretty cold up there, but, yay for the sun shining and the cleaner doing the cleaning! :) It's raining, here, and the cleaner is lounging on a blanket covered sofa with another blanket over her legs, reading blogs! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-49907106079804407242023-02-24T14:17:22.018-08:002023-02-24T14:17:22.018-08:00These aloe vera plants are outside in a pot and ra...These aloe vera plants are outside in a pot and rather pot bound! I am not sure if being pot bound has contributed to its flowering. <br />Dancer, too, used to eat all the houseplants and I've most of them up on top of bookcases, etc. He doesn't jump that much anymore, but, I don't have many houseplants, any more either - just two fairly big plants (a dracaena and a pothos) and some pothos cuttings in water. <br />Thank you, June; I am keeping the heater on, today. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-54294031862248455362023-02-24T14:07:10.638-08:002023-02-24T14:07:10.638-08:00The heating pad does warm up the bed nicely - I ju...The heating pad does warm up the bed nicely - I just keep it there for a few minutes, but, it helps. I'm glad you have flannel sheets, Debra; they do make a difference, don't they? <br />The soup turned out well and the small amount of ham that I put in seems to have improved the flavor quite a bit! I have more ham in the freezer for a pot of ham and split pea soup, later. <br />It is pouring with rain! It rained all night last night and it is still raining. My water buckets are full to the brim! <br />Thank you, Debra; I'm staying warm. I had the heater on last night and have it on right now, too. Dancer has claimed the chair that is in front of the heater and I am on the sofa which is covered with a crocheted blanket and I've another crocheted blanket pulled over my legs. :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-81937540653391430672023-02-24T13:15:42.336-08:002023-02-24T13:15:42.336-08:00That sounds really cold for California. It's h...That sounds really cold for California. It's hard if you're not set up for it - like we're not set up for the heat that is normal there. The soup sounds awesome and just what you need. <br /><br />At the risk of saying what you already know, have you thought about making some microwave rice bags? I've found this video, but I know that you are far more talented than I and can look at this idea with much better judgement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m458vhzT6SY<br />It may be just what you need to have to top up a blanket and bowl of soup if you are sitting for a short while, and to warm up your bed. I've seen them recommended as hand warmers for kids on their way to school.<br /><br />Sending hugs xLyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-36375724131209804352023-02-24T09:13:07.584-08:002023-02-24T09:13:07.584-08:00It's definitely soup weather! You seem to be h...It's definitely soup weather! You seem to be having similar daytime temperatures to us but it's falling below 0ºc overnight so there was frost again this morning. I find it hard to get out of bed when it's like this as the house is still warming up so it still feels chilly upstairs first thing. I'm alright once I start moving though.<br /><br />I've just had a very quiet day. I did one load of washing but spent the rest of my time napping or reading. I'm still feeling really tired so there's no point pushing things and making myself ill again! xxEileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-34518681527470750002023-02-24T07:32:34.749-08:002023-02-24T07:32:34.749-08:00I guess you don't have much in the way of insu...I guess you don't have much in the way of insulation in your house? Four hours is a long time to try to heat a house. I'm so sorry you have to fight the cold indoors. The Aloe flower is pretty. I didn't know there were two types of Aloe.<br />It was 5°F outside when we got up and about 67°F in the house, as the fire needed making up. The sun is shining and my cleaner is here. I don't have much to complain about, do I?<br />Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-67375248828346417172023-02-24T04:14:56.526-08:002023-02-24T04:14:56.526-08:00I have had aloe plants in my kitchen that have got...I have had aloe plants in my kitchen that have gotten fairly large, but never bloomed. When my cats started to eat my plants, no matter what kind, I stopped having many houseplants. I have a couple now in an extra bedroom with the door shut so they can't get at them. Some of them are poisonous, so that seemed best. Although, the cats don't jump well these days, so I might get away with a few more. <br />Stay warm. Cold rain is the worst for trying to keep warm.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-36040245620857304882023-02-24T03:40:59.128-08:002023-02-24T03:40:59.128-08:00I like the idea of using the heating pad to warm u...I like the idea of using the heating pad to warm up the bed and have done that myself in the past. It feels wonderful :)<br />I bought flannel sheets this year. I've never thought I would like them as I'm not someone who feels the cold. But I have to say, they have made such a difference in my comfort level this winter and I adore them. <br />Your soup looks so warm and delicious. I bet your house smelled good when you were making the broth. Good idea putting the ham in too. <br />I'm glad you are getting some rain.<br />Stay warm and cozy, Bless :)56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-52268917724605301312023-02-24T00:54:30.095-08:002023-02-24T00:54:30.095-08:00Thank you, Eileen. I've several flowers in th...Thank you, Eileen. I've several flowers in the garden that the hummingbirds enjoy and I love watching them as they hover and drink the nectar. It is unusually cold here! Normally, I wouldn't have minded it as much - I'd have put the heater on high and been quite happy! But, now, I'm trying not to use too much gas to keep the bill lower, so, I am feeling cold! I hope your forecast is wrong and you will not get snow!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-74417620865972647642023-02-23T23:59:48.530-08:002023-02-23T23:59:48.530-08:00Your aloe flower stalk is lovely and it's nice...Your aloe flower stalk is lovely and it's nice that the hummingbirds enjoy the nectar. I have never had an aloe plant in my kitchen but yes different to the one in your garden and apparently you cut a leaf to extract the gel to heal burns. It's a shame the weather is so cold for you, I believe ours is set to change again with snow forecast, I do hope not.Eileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.com