Chat, Chat what’s on your mind

[Blossom]

This has been a very unusual year for sure. I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁. Many Blessings To You All. A little birdie told me something and wait until she lets us all know. Now I didn’t say a word….the flower child

[Blossom]

I want to wish you all a very Happy and Creative New Year! Be Blessed! …..the flower child

[WendyH]

Happy New Year to you all! Cheers! I have enjoyed being in this POSH family. Looking forward to new adventures!  Hugs! – Wendy

[JudiKins]

Happy New Year!!! Yay Blossom…glad you created a new Topic! Perfect. Keep it up. Since we’re chatting…we’re all good here in LA despite the insane spread of Covid. My sister is a pharmacist at one of the big hospitals and she keeps advising me…stay home. The good thing is our warehouse/office/factory has a lot of space, so we can continue working yet keep distant. LOL…I’m here working…just a little. Whew. At least today’s “work” is fun. Here’s a little card I made to post on Instagram @judikinsinc and of course here….YAY 2021…here we come. OOXX Judi

[DebRN]

Happy New Year to my Posh family!  Have fun celebrating the new year but please stay safe!  As everywhere, here in Ohio, the cases are on the rise.  The hospital system that I work at has had to add multiple new units for COVID patients.  This virus has touched many staff members personally as well.  Fortunately, my hospital system has received the Moderna vaccine and I am scheduled to get the first dose/ vaccine on Monday.  My hubby, who is a Firefighter/Medic received his first dose/ vaccine Sunday.  We all have to have hope and keep doing what we can to protect ourselves, family, friends and others we don’t even know.  It just breaks my heart to hear and see the suffering that families are going thru in every state in our country.
Let’s all say a prayer as the clock hits midnight tonight, wherever you are at, that we will begin to see things getting better in the next year.  Stay safe and healthy, my Posh family.  You are all a blessing to me.  Hugs and love to you all, DebRN

 

 

 

 

 

[JudiKins]

Oh glad to hear you and hubby got vaccinated. Yes prayers for a less chaotic 2021 and cheers to all of you that are making our lives safer and healthy.

[JudiKins]

Happy Feb 5th. How is everyone doing? Most of you are east of the Rocky Mountains…and there seems to be a ton of Winter Warnings. Just checking in to see you’re all safe and warm!

Yankee, you and I just have to deal with rain. Our roof here at JudiKins normally leaks and we have our designated spots where we put our buckets to catch the drips. It poured last week…and wouldn’t you know? I missed placement by 1 inch. Haaaaa. Oh well. Thank goodness a little water didn’t hurt anything.

Reports on the Vaccine front here in Los Angeles…everyone in my immediate family got vaccinated with the first vaccine…i.e. Mom, Dad, sisters, brother-in-laws, hubby. They’re either over 65 or health care peeps. We’re still keeping distant, and covered up. Debra…do you think we’ll have to continue this practice until Autumn/Winter. It’s ok…I feel naked without that mask these days!!

Besides, I’m having fun with Wendy’s COTM challenge. Hugs everyone. –Judi

 

[Blossom]

I’m Good Had some sun for two days now. Thank you Judi checking in with you! Xxxxoooo

[DebRN]

Hi Judi and all my fellow Poshies!  Here in Northeast Ohio, we haven’t had much snow this week but it has been really windy and cold, in the 20’s.  My husband and I both have had our second Moderna vaccines this past week.  So glad for that.  I am waiting to see if they need me at the hospital to help give vaccines.  If they don’t, I will find another place to help give vaccines.  I feel, as a nurse, that I need to help.  I have been glad to see COVID cases are starting to decrease.  Let’s all hope that continues especially in those states where they have been hit so very hard.  It just breaks my heart for all those who have lost family and friends.  And, yes, Judi, I think that we will still be wearing masks in August.  I agree, what is it like to not wear a mask?  It doesn’t really bother me since, as a nurse,  I have worn masks in patients rooms in my career.  Take care and be safe, my fellow Poshies.  Hugs, DebRN

[Blossom]

Hi Debbie, yes I agree with all you have said. In some places, like where I am, haven’t even gotten to my age group yet. I have been out the front door three times in 2020. They were for Doctors appointments. Such an easy thing to do wear a mask and until we reach herd immunity I think mask wearing we will be doing in 2022. I’m glad you are safe and ready to give vaccines.  We are suppose to get more snow tomorrow here. I certainly am looking for Spring to get here and for the flowers to start blossoming ( now I wonder where that came ). LOL! 😂😷❤️

[Blossom]

I got my vaccine Moderna. I go back in 4 weeks! My arm is a little sore but I’m fine. Thanks for listening. 😷😷😷 the flower child

[JudiKins]

YAY Blossom. Whoo hoo…

[Blossom]

😘 Judi

[DebRN]

I am so happy for you Blossom.  I know a great weight has lifted off my shoulder knowing I have been vaccinated.  Here’s to hoping we can all get back to a wonderful summer!  Hugs, DebRN

[Blossom]

It is with a sad and heavy heart I am asking for prayers for my family my baby sister passed away on Friday from COVID-19. She is finally at peace. She was a troubled soul. She will be missed…..the flower child

 

ps wear a 😷

[WendyH]

I am sorry for you Lois. Sending hugs and condolences. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Hugs, Wendy

[Blossom]

Thank you, Wendy!…..the flower child

[JudiKins]

Oh Lois, I’m just reading both messages. My prayers and hugs are with you. OOXX

[DebRN]

Lois,

So sorry for your loss.  I have lost a few friends this past year from this horrible disease.  I will have you and your family in my thoughts.  Take care, hugs DebRN

[Blossom]

Thank you, Judi….. the flower child

[Blossom]

Debbie, thank you! I’m sorry for your losses too. Before it’s all over I’m sure we all will know someone that has passed….. the flower child

[Blossom]

Happy Independence Day everyone! 🎉

[JudiKins]

[DebRN]

What a fun card!  Since I have a July 4th baby, my youngest son, I especially love the fireworks!  Stay safe and healthy, hugs, DebRN

[Blossom]

I agree with Debbie, a very fun card…..the flower child

[Blossom]

Happy Halloween 🎃 everyone. BOO!…..the flower child

[JudiKins]

Oh dear, kinda late reply to you Blossom for the last holiday! Sheesh. Happy belaaaaaated Halloween!

And woweee, it’s Thanksgiving today. Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. Gives us a good dose of beautiful colors on the Autumn foliage and love seeing everyone in coats and pretty scarves. It’s hot here in LA. Somehow cooking/roasting a turkey when it’s 75°+ just doesn’t seem Autumny! Oh well, some things never change. It’s ok…I’m done with drastic changes for awhile. But happy things seem somewhat more stable.

Wishing you all a wonderful Happy Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for all the beautiful cards you all send and my wonderful friends here. Love you all.

Judi

[DebRN]

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  It was in the low 40’s and rainy here in Northeast Ohio, so the house smelled really wonderful with the turkey and stuffing cooking.  Had 2 of my kids here with my daughters two dogs here as well.  Lots of doggie kisses and tail wags, so it was a lot of fun.
now, to start getting ready for Christmas.  I have all but stocking stuffers bought.  Haven’t wrapped anything yet, hmmm, decorative holiday boxes are going to be my friends this year!  I have the inside of the house decorated except for the tree.  The tree goes up this weekend.  I have a few more shifts to work this month and then I am taking off the last two weeks of December.  We are still “crazy” busy at the hospital.  It isn’t all COVID patients, although we have had an increase in the past two weeks.   I am getting my booster next week.  So, I am excited to get it.  Still wearing a mask in public.  Please, everyone stay safe and healthy, Hugs to my Posh family.

[Blossom]

Merry Christmas to all those that celebrate! I hope you are all on Santa’s nice list. Enjoy! ….. the flower child

[DebRN]

Hi Blossom,

I must have been on Santa’s good list because all my kids, my grand daughter and my grand pups are all here to celebrate Christmas morning and Christmas dinner.  Everyone with grown children know how special having all of them around on Christmas is.  I also received some wonderful gifts including stamps, die cuts, embossing folders and orientalist themed papers.  Have a wonderful day everyone.  Stay healthy and safe, hugs DebRN

[JudiKins]

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone. Deb sounds like you had a wonderful holdays. And Blossom, I hope you had a nice season as well. I must say, the holidays snuck up and while normally biz is quiet at the end of the year, we were busy. So festivities and creative time got pushed to the side. But there is always time for ClubPosh swaps!!

On a more reflective note…I don’t know if you saw Cdub (Warren)’s post…  It’s a good time for all of us to give each other a gigantic Hug!! OOXX Judi

[DebRN]

Hi, just checking in with my Posh family.  Hope wherever you live that the weather is lovely and you are enjoying it!  I have been getting out my front porch, back deck and sunroom furniture.  Also starting to get my flowers and herbs planted.  I have been enjoying watching the birds going to my feeders and the bird baths.   My windows are open with a nice breeze and I can hear my porch chimes.  I am just enjoying this beautiful day and hoping that we have less people getting sick.  I hope that everyone is healthy, safe, and are enjoying their beautiful family, friends and nature.  I think it just brightens my life and hope it does yours as well.  I am grateful for my Posh family and just wanted you all to know that I am thinking of you all.  Enjoy the week, hugs, DebRN

[JudiKins]

Hi Deb…so sorry for such a delayed reply. May just screamed by and I can’t believe we’re almost halfway through June. All are healthy here. Just getting older.

Happy to hear hospital less impacted. My friends’ families are all getting Omicron but no one has been hospitalized. Whew.

Love that you’re having ideal weather. As much as everyone thinks Los Angeles has picture perfect beach weather for Summer, we actually have gloomy days until mid-July even August. Weatherpeeps call this “NMLC” Night and Morning Low Clouds, or June Gloom. I remember as a kid we looked forward to the last day of school so we could head to the beach and we were always horribly disappointed that it was too cold to go in the water. We’d sulk on the beach in our bathing suits, huddled under our beach towels. Then we’d hit each other because our “goose bumps” felt prickly. It wasn’t until I was in college that I finally got the hint…beach weather is July – October…and THEN we could hang out on the beach without being toooooo cold! So funny.

[JudiKins]

Blossom…please tell us about your new home? Ohio is so pretty. But my experience of Ohio is mostly  HOT. We always had our show in August so can’t imagine Ohio cold and blustery. Well, I suppose PA is hot during the summer as well … and really….I guess that’s what Summer is supposed to be…hot!! Hee hee.

[Yankee]

I had another birthday party yesterday at home in Az. With three of my kids and only four of the grandkids.   I celebrated my birthday in Nevada on the 4th with two of my kids and six of my grandkids.
so all in all GREAT birthday!

I made my trades before I went on vacation, I mailed them today!

[JudiKins]

Shella, “Way to go! Celebrate all month!! It’s the best way. Good you could see your family even if it means going to different states. ;O) OoxX Judi

[JudiKins]

Wendy…how are you doing with all the weather you received last week?? I don’t pay close attention to the weather, but heard something about Nova Scotia. I guess I can look up details. Hopefully I’m either wrong about where the big rain and flooding hit or you’re on high enough ground. OOXX Judi

[WendyH]

Thanks for asking Judi. Our area had rain and winds but did okay, nothing major. We are in south central NB.

Some southern areas of New Brunswick were hit hard but Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island(PEI)and Newfoundland(NFLD)suffered ALOT. One of my brothers and his hiking group got stuck in NFLD for a few extra days. A niece in eastern Nova Scotia is still without power but had generator in this storm. She and her husband had flooding in a previous storm a couple years ago.
Another niece and her husband are stuck in Bangor, Me. on their way home to FL after a family wedding in New Brunswick. They might be able to fly to Tampa by end of week?? Whew! Hugs, Wendy

 

[JudiKins]

WOW, thank goodness no serious damage or injury. BUT what an inconvenience for your brother and niece. I would be so stressed…I suppose when you’re in that situation, you just have to relax and just be patient. I have some friends in FL and they were all ok…close but lucky the hurricane turned. Whew!

[JudiKins]

Debbie…thank you for your nice note. Just so anyone else is curious…Debbie wished us all safe and healthy. AND yes, we’re all good…although Rob was complaining about feeling icky the other day. It’s been hot and magically he felt better the next day after a good night’s sleep…we also had some noodle soup for dinner, so I think he was just dehydrated.

Debbie also mentioned it’s nice to feel a little safer…yes so true…but because I am with my parents at least 5 days a week, I am still masking and keeping distant when I go someplace public. I’m lucky most everyone understands, so no one says anything negative like, “you don’t need to wear the mask.” It’s ok…LOL I bought a bunch of masks and have been decorating them with my LePlume Permanent Markers!!

[DebRN]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with their families.  We had the whole family the day after Thanksgiving.   Boy, did we eat!  I am doing most of my shopping on-line.  Oh and Judi, I am still wearing my mask to the stores.  People don’t seem to know the difference between “personal space”.  So, I am wearing my mask and don’t care if other people say anything or not.  We are still admitting patients with COVID and Flu. I have gotten both my Flu vaccine and latest COVID booster in the past month.   So, we all have to keep ourselves safe.  Enjoy the holidays, everyone!  Stay safe and healthy, hugs, DebRN

[Blossom]

LoL Debbie, yes dieting is for the rest of the year. My family came over it was so much fun seeing them on Thanksgiving. So yes my Thanksgiving was wonderful…..the flower child

[Blossom]

Well I finally have sometime to write about my move to Ohio and my house! I love my new house a ranch style all on one floor. No basement. The people are so very nice. When we first arrived they all were waving hello and I wasn’t sure if I should wave back so I did wave back. Coming here from a large city I wasn’t sure in the big city people aren’t so friendly. The best part of the house is there are no steps. I now have a garden in the front and grass on the lawn and in the back yard. I’ll say beats cement in the front and back. This past Christmas I spent my first Christmas with my grandchildren, we had the best time! I’m getting use to the cold weather even tho in Philly we get winter the cold is more bitter here in Philly it’s damp all the time. Thank goodness I’m getting use to it.

Now on a personal note, I’ve been diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma! This has been since October. I’m scared but hopefully I’ll get thru this. So please pray for me! Please don’t pity me just pray that I find the strength to get thru. They have put me thru so many tests I’ve seen more of Columbus than I wanted too. They are taking very good care of me. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for listening, my move has been the best I’m close to my son and his family.🙏🏻❤️

[DebRN]

Blossom, so glad your move went well.  I live in a ranch as well.  My husband always said he wanted a ranch because he didn’t want to run down stairs in the middle of the night when he had to go to an EMS or Fire call, especially when he got older.  People in my neighborhood always wave to each other, that is really nice.

glad you are close to family and are able to enjoy them, especially during the holidays.  I was concerned when I heard of your health issues.  I will keep you in my thoughts, my friend!  Take care, hugs, DebRN

[WendyH]

Hi ladies! Last month was a month of cleaning/clearing my craft area. As I was sorting the cards I’ve collected through the years I came across a couple of favourites from Ann (winsrella) which I’ll add at end of this post. A question came to mind…. What do you all do with the COTMs you receive? For myself, I’ve been a collector,  but have shared some. I’ve made bundles for friends who send more cards than I do and I save my favourites for me! I have decided that this year I will share/send more of my collection. They will bring more sunshine to others rather  than sitting in a box!  I thoroughly enjoy receiving all your cards. Keep on creating your masterpieces. – Wendy

😁 Here are a couple of Ann’s cards

 

[Yankee]

Boy do I agree about a ranch style house as you get older.

When we left Michigan I told my husband I wanted a house with no stairs! I remember one time I broke my foot, and went up on my knees and down on my butt  cause I was the only one who could do the laundry!  No pity in my house.

[Blossom]

Wendy, it’s nice to see some of Ann’s work. Sheila, yes a ranch style is always better. Walking the stairs takes a lot of of you! Debbie, thank you sweet friend for your kind words. Yesterday I had my first infusion 90 minutes and then 90 minutes of waiting to see if I tolerated it. And I did, I woke up yesterday feeling calmer than I have in awhile and that’s saying something for a person that has a panic disorder. So things are looking good so far. Thanks everyone for listening and your thoughts and prayers! 🤗❤️

[DebRN]

Lois,

Thank you for the update on your treatment.  I am equally thankful that you didn’t experience any reactions and that you woke up calm in the morning.  I am sure that having family close and having friends thinking good thoughts and prayers your way helps too.  Take care my dear friend.  Hugs, DebRN

[Blossom]

Thank you, Debbie! On the 7th of March I had a power port placed. I’m still a little sore but I’ve been very anxious which is understandable. I’m staying positive and try and laugh every day! Thanks for listening! I’m going to start a journal that should be fun! 🥰

[WendyH]

Hi everyone!
When I asked you all about your interests via emails it was to help “me” with new ideas as I make COTMs for you. Debbie suggested putting the same question here for all of us to get ideas for each other. If we all add something it will help us create some personal cards. Not all the time, but, it might be handy if we get into slumps when we can’t think of what to create. Now…… I guess I’ll have to think of what my interests/colours are!! 😲 Hug, Wendy

[Blossom]

Oh very nice. ……the flower child

[DebRN]

As many of you know, I really like Oriental/Asian themed designs.  I also love birds, flowers, different technique themed cards, and scenery.  I have many pictures of my travels throughout the US and when we went to Iceland framed in our house.  So many of us have hobbies that we love or are interested in that might make great themed ideas for cards.  Many of us have a lot of stamps and you just don’t know if a certain stamp would make a great COTM for another Poshie.  Stay safe and healthy, hugs DebRN

 

 

 

 

[Blossom]

It’s so nice to see what our interests are. I have a cancer update I had my second infusion yesterday and they used my port first time. I was a little scared. But the good news is that I didn’t have to stay for my after infusion time because my Dr. Said that I’m doing so well. The first was 90 minutes because they run it at a slower rate. My second was for 30 minutes. So yay me and my team. Thanks for listening and for your 🙏🏻. …..the flower child

[JudiKins]

Yay Blossom, happy to hear your treatment was “easy peasy.” Well I suppose its never easy. I shouldn’t make light of this, but I’m happy  you had “no issues.” Take it easy…don’t over do. And most of all, I want to be sure we keep you smiling. 🙂

So here’s my “funny”…this morning. I was trying to figure out how to move a “file” from my iCloud to my iPad. I used to know this but it was a pain in the…well you know. Anyway, I got the info from a YouTube vid, and just as I was closing the webpage, I noticed one of the Users comments…and guess who it was?? You’re always so sweet with your comments. As big as the Internet appears…gee…it’s a small WWW!! OOXX

[Blossom]

Oh my God Judi that’s is so funny. Gary is my computer teacher. I watch him everyday. It is a small world and I always try to be kind. I’ll be laughing for the week with this one! Thank you Judi……😘

[DebRN]

I have some sad news that I want to share with Club Posh members who have been members forever on this site.  Many of you may remember Teresa De Bruin who was a member many years ago.  She lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Teresa and I have stayed friends since meeting on this site, sharing cards, stamping gifts, baking tips and talking every few weeks.  I hadn’t heard from her in a few weeks and found her obituary.  She passed away June 4, 2023 suddenly.  The world of rubber stamping has lost a wonderful stamper, knitter, baker, who loved all these things.  She loved her family and friends.  She was a kind, generous soul and will be missed by everyone who was touched by her.  I just thought those who remember Teresa would want to know.  Hugs to all my Club Posh family, DebRN

[WendyH]

I extend my sympathies to you Debbie. It’s sad to lose a friend. Unfortunately, I hadn’t met Teresa. She sounds like a very nice lady. Hugs, Wendy

[DebRN]

Thank you, Wendy.  It is so sad to lose a treasured friend and to realize that you won’t ever talk with your friend or share an idea.  I will miss her enthusiasm and her encouragement when my stamping “mojo” was on a leave of absence.  It also makes me realize just how precious my friends are and how fast the time goes.  So, as sad and heartbreaking as this is for me to lose my sweet friend, Teresa, it makes me treasure all my Posh friends even more.  So, I am sending great big hugs to all of you and thank you for all your kindness, support and friendship!  Hugs, DebRN

[JudiKins]

Ohhh thank you for sharing Debbie. These friendships are so valuable and yes a huge hole created when they are gone. The wonderful memories will be with you forever. Thank you for reminding me how all of our friendships are treasures. AND I was just sorting through and organizing and look what I found. Dee sure had some nice quotes made into stamps.

[DebRN]

So true, Judi.  Hugs, DebRN

[DebRN]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Posh family.  It is in the 40’s and sunny today.  I hope everyone is safe, warm and happy.  Our whole family is coming over today and that makes me really happy!  So, great food, family and friends on this Thanksgiving holiday makes me grateful for all.  Hugs, DebRN

[DebRN]

I DID IT!  I retired from the hospital!  Woo! Hoo!  My last shift was December 18.  That day was my 34th anniversary of when I started as a new RN in ICU.  I had previously worked for 6yrs at the hospital as an LPN.  So, it was appropriate to finish Dec. 18.  Now, more time with friends, family, furries, and more time to be creative.  I want to explore more with my stamping, cooking and travel.  Very excited to start this new chapter.  So, I will be asking for ideas from all my Posh friends.  So,  let’s all have fun together!  Hugs, DebRN

 

[WendyH]

Oh fun Debbie! I’ve been retired for a few years. After you settle in and not set morning alarm there will be lots to do. I worked part time at local craft shop for a couple of years until it turned into too many hours which I didn’t want. I’d still  like to volunteer somewhere but most places require such a lot of info just to help them out. So…. I keep looking.  My email is always open if you need crafting ideas. – Wendy

[Blossom]

Sorry for your loss Debbie! Congratulations on the retirement!…..the flower child

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

[DebRN]

I just wanted to check in all everyone who is experiencing fires, extreme high temperatures, storms, tornadoes and flooding.  I live in Northeast OH and we have experienced high temperatures, storms, tornadoes and last night, we had 6.98 inches of rain in 2-3hrs.  We had about 4 inches of water in part of our basement.  My hubby, who is on Fire/EMS was out from 8pm-1:30am helping people caught in the flooding.  Today was helping residents with clean up.  Do, how is everyone?  I guess that Hurricane Debby really hit a lot of us along the East part of the country.  If only, we could send all this rain to put out the fires on the west coast of the country.  Take care, everyone and please be safe, hugs DebRN

[WendyH]

Hi DebRN, it’s definitely been a summer of extreme weather! I think of you all often. Our local area has had lots of heat and rain warnings. In Spring we saw damage in several localities. Lots of bridge and road repairs needed. Other years I’ve had flooding in my community but so far so good.  I’ll echo your thoughts….. take care and be safe everyone! – Hugs, Wendy

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