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Thursday, November 3, 2011

What I Did Wednesday #12



  1. Transferred my stuff over to my new thrifted purse. Yeah, it's probably a knock-off, but it's a good one!
  2. Refilled my lotion dispenser that sits on my desk. Reaching for hand lotion is one of the first signs of cooler weather and I've started doing that this week!
  3. Had a yummy breakfast ~ homemade mix of cereal, dried fruit and nuts.
  4. Made my own pumpkin spice latte with coffee, vanilla, pumpkin puree, cream, and pumpkin pie spice. Yum!
  5. Washed a couple of throws from the living room couch. One had ketchup on it, among other things which could not be identified. lol... They smell so much better, too. ha.
  6. Packaged up the vintage buttons I got at the auction for Jill. Thanks, Jill for wanting to take them off my hands! They will go in the mail on Thursday! :)
  7. Gave Nugget a good brushing and scratched those long, soft ears!
  8. Noted some remaining golden crab apples from my desk window.
  9. The burning bush is turning red quite nicely as well!
  10. Directv had to come out and reset our dish.
  11. Ordered the Thanksgiving turkey. Fresh, free-range and raised on sunshine. Yum. This place is the best!
  12. Made the house smell nice with a pumpkin spice scented candle.
  13. Told Whiskers that I definitely gave her a fitting name!
  14. Brought in some remaining sprouts of cilantro and replanted them inside. They look a little wilty now, but hopefully they will spring back to life and give me some yummy tasting Mexican food this winter.
It's a gorgeous fall day in Ohio!
Blue skies, 65 degrees and sunshine.
I hope you're having a lovely day, too!
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51 comments:

  1. Brian MillerNovember 2, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    really betsy cats and rabbits...we need another new kinda animal for next week...think you can find a stray goat? smiles. the cereal sounds good...

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  2. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Brian ~ I think you need a rabbit...and 2 more cats! :) A goat? Aw, now that might be kinda cute! Pat's trying to give me an orangutan, too!

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  3. JillNovember 2, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Sounds like a lovely day. You always make your days sound lovely but I know they are busy too.

    You're thanking ME for taking the buttons off your hands? I am so excited to get them I'm like a little kid. :)

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  4. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Jill ~ yeah, they're busy! I did 6loads of laundry, among other things. I just give the highlights. ha. I'm happy to send you the buttons. I didn't have any plans for them, just knew they shouldn't go in the trash! :)

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  5. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love when you do this, give an account of your day, always wau more interesting than mine!! Its cool here in Sault Canada, snow rain, I just put cabbage rolls in the oven and I'm sitting in my comfy nest writing to you, tea at my side, Red Rose with milk and sugar,, no snack, (too many treats yesterday)

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  6. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    laurie ~ well, you certainly painted a lovely, cozy scene there where you are! Cabbage rolls...yum! I never make those but I do like them! I'm having a cup of tea before dinner myself! :)

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  7. Jill from Killeny GlenNovember 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    GORGEOUS DAY. So wonderful!!! I love to wash up all the "cozying" blankets!

    YOU will understand this...found a gorgeous Coach bag at GW and passed it up. I have kicked myself EVERY. SINGLE. DAY since! Grrrrrr!

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  8. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    jill ~ oh no! I've done that before...it's always better to bring it home! ha.

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  9. The Silver FoxNovember 2, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Nice array of shots. Loved your breakfast, plus the shots of Nugget and Whiskers.

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  10. tonyNovember 2, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    pumpkin spice latte Sounds Superb!

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  11. nannyNovember 2, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Love the header picture....so pretty!

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  12. Gloria BakerNovember 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Betsy, what nice things. Today I only work! and problems (esperanza dont go to the school!) some days you know...Love your new purse and your Coffe pumpkin latte and I love cilantro too, the other day someone bring me a basil plant I adore basil, and you know is in spring the best time! Lovely day, well done dear, I will make a coffe too!lol
    gloria

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  13. Brian MillerNovember 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    i did not realize that goats grew on trees...smiles...hahaha

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  14. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Brian ~ they just followed the cats up there! ha. Hope he doesn't go on the roof...our neighbors already think we're nuts. :)

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  15. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Thanks, Gloria! I hope my cilantro will grow! It's so nice to have fresh!

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  16. Pierre BOYERNovember 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    J'aime beaucoup...

    Pierre

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  17. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Pierre ~ you love it? thank you! :)

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  18. Gloria BakerNovember 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Cilantro is nice Betsy like parsley, I have one and was OK all winter, put your cilantro in the kitchen near a window with natural light, you have to care of the ice.
    gloria

    I told youwe have here apricots and apples trees??, I love make apricot jam.and quince jam too. Is typical of the summer lol

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  19. Old KittyNovember 2, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Pumpkin coffee?!!? Now that I must taste! Lovely!

    Take care
    x

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  20. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Gloria ~ I did put the pot by the kitchen window so maybe it will do alright. I would love to have an apricot tree...apricot jam is one of my favorites! I've never had quince jam...sounds delish!

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  21. Gloria BakerNovember 2, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    quince jam is absolutely nice Betsy, and this is the time if you want to make (quinces= autumn) if you have time or you like I have a recipe in my blog of quince jam! I would like to send you a jar when I make, lol gloria

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  22. Pat HattNovember 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    hahaha I had a wtf moment with the goat on a limb
    Then I read Brian's first comment and was not so dim
    See then the orangutan can climb up and get him down
    Maybe even carry him across town
    No nice day here I fear
    Well was not bad but not as good as your Ohio cheer
    Must be that smog
    Keeping back the cold with its fog
    Yes whiskers got a good name
    Not like The Middle, that was just lame..haha

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  23. BeckyNovember 2, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Loving the bag Betsy.Ive had a few knock offs but no one can tell.The cereal looks yummy,all good ingredients.The bunny is too cute!We had one years ago who had a face like that he was a big one.

    Blessings!

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  24. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Gloria ~ I'll have to look for quinces at the grocery tomorrow! Wouldn't we have fun sharing food we make if we lived close to each other? That was be great! :)

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  25. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Pat ~ if the orangutan carries off the goat...I'm sending him to your moat! I'll tell him to look for bush #3 and tell him to visit you with glee. :)

    Yep, I aim to please...Brian ask for a goat so I brought one here by boat. ha.

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  26. Gloria BakerNovember 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Betsy I would love to live near you, lol
    I will send you the link of quince jam if you find quinces. gloria

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  27. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Gloria ~ great! I wrote quinces on my grocery list! :)

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  28. Gloria BakerNovember 2, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    here is the link Betsy

    http://canelakitchen.blogspot.com/2008/04/quinces-jam-mermelada-de-membrillo.html


    is a really simple recipe because you boiled first the quinces and mashed them and later add the sugar. I have a quince Ice cream too,! huggs

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  29. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks, Gloria! I hope they are available here!

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  30. Gloria BakerNovember 2, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Here we always have to fall! there will be the same!

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  31. Betsy BrockNovember 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Gloria ~ ok! Good! Can't wait to try them!

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  32. A Lady's LifeNovember 2, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Oh! You are a good girl!!!
    I envy you the weather. Ours is damp dull and dark. I love the candle you were burning and could smell it here.and the purse in the picture. I think I have something similar.lol

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  33. WandaNovember 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I'm trying so hard to catch up... Love your Wednesday....Cute purse. Enjoyed all your Wed. activities.

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  34. *Reading Between the Lines*November 3, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Betsy...
    Love looking @ the pictures and trying to guess what you did...
    alright... I don't always guess...sometimes I quickly look at the pictures...read what you did...then go through the pictures again.
    Anyway...I do like pictures 8~).
    Take care,
    Mommy 2

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  35. TraceyNovember 3, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Your day was so much prettier than mine. But mine was good. Blessed really. I am glad to see yours was too.

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  36. SueannNovember 3, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    You had a beautiful day! Love the pics!!
    That coffee sounds so delicious! I must give it a try!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  37. Bruno LalibertéNovember 3, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    soap with shea butter, that's the only way to survive winter!!

    nice knock-off!!
    just don't show the liner. that's usually the telltale sign.
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  38. TannaNovember 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Lovely fall Wednesday!! Thank you! blessings ~ tanna

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  39. Alan BurnettNovember 3, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Such energy Betsy. I was going to say that I envy you - but I have come quite attached to getting up late, reading a bit, writing a bit, and going to the pub. Who needs energy?

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  40. Betsy BrockNovember 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Alan ~ you've gone through your busy years...now you deserve to relax a bit. And don't forget how you chauffeur the GLW when she shops! :)

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  41. MrsupoleNovember 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    The wee wittle ones have been here for a few days and so it has been nice to have all the laughter and smiles. Love pictures of Nugget and Whiskers. And just tell them the purse is real, most of us can't tell anyway and denial makes it real.

    I really like the goat pic.

    God bless.

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  42. Betsy BrockNovember 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    OK Tickle, I'll look for some shea butter today while I'm out. :)

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  43. Bruno LalibertéNovember 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    you'll see a difference.
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  44. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    He's a beautiful kitty! I need to dig out my latte maker, now that the weather is cooler...

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  45. Ed PilollaNovember 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    that's so neat about the free range and purse and latte. i want to make a latte like that. it does indeed sound like a great day:)

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  46. Betsy BrockNovember 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    OK Tickle ~ I bought a big bottle of shea butter lotion today! :)

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  47. Bruno LalibertéNovember 3, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    good girl!!
    apply regularly all over,
    and reap the benefits.
    :)~
    HUGZ

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  48. A Brit in TennesseeNovember 3, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Great bag !
    I'm in love with Nugget :)
    ~Jo

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  49. jennyfrecklesNovember 4, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Even your hand lotion has its own stylish holder - you have such a gift for creating a wonderful home.

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  50. Betsy BrockNovember 4, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    aw, thanks, jenny. have you ever read any of alexandra stoddard's books? She inspired me a lot 25 years ago or so. :)

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  51. BettyNovember 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I loved reading about your day. The burning bush is beautiful and your cat definitely has an appropriate name :) The coffee sounds good too and you've reminded me that the throw on my sofa needs a wash!

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