tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post3387576599476207490..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: The Friday Forum - August 26Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-39942956356740996282011-08-27T11:12:55.647-04:002011-08-27T11:12:55.647-04:00Thank you, Eileen! You are a sweetheart. I even we...Thank you, Eileen! You are a sweetheart. I even went to the 7-11 for ice early. Got 30 pounds and put in coolers on the porch. Decided I might want it if my power goes out.<br /><br />Mom will be OK. She lives five minutes from me in McLean. She has a 24x7 caregiver with her, so they can get help if needed (unless an ambulance is stranded somewhere). I took over calcium (she takes nine/day Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-31718044024303228472011-08-27T11:01:11.271-04:002011-08-27T11:01:11.271-04:00The first thing I did when I got up this morning (...The first thing I did when I got up this morning (Sat.) was check to see if you had posted! When I saw that you had, I went about my morning routine knowing that you and your menagerie were still doing fine. As I said before, you're a trooper :-) <br /><br />I hope your mom is going to be OK. I don't remember exactly where she lives in relation to the storm's path, but even those Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-17819086356262032011-08-27T10:53:11.695-04:002011-08-27T10:53:11.695-04:00Anonymous,
I don't know. We talked late yeste...Anonymous,<br /><br />I don't know. We talked late yesterday, and she didn't tell me that they had caught him. NM Security seemed to think they could, but the more time that goes by, the more I wonder if their tapes caught it.<br /><br />I'll update here once I can ask her again.<br /><br />She said it was a sports car with the radio at full blast. He came around a corner at high Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-57476308465596747052011-08-27T10:50:45.819-04:002011-08-27T10:50:45.819-04:00Thanks, Pam and Anonymous! I think we will be safe...Thanks, Pam and Anonymous! I think we will be safe. I appreciate your well wishes!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-45430196822091854302011-08-27T10:14:51.703-04:002011-08-27T10:14:51.703-04:00Hi Lovethescents,
I loved Peridot, but then I dec...Hi Lovethescents,<br /><br />I loved Peridot, but then I decided to give it away on the blog. I had bought all three in the collection and really didn't need all three.<br /><br />I'll ask around here for your LE Guerlain, but you'll probably fare better in NYC than DC.<br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes. I think we'll be fine. There's a breeze now (not really wind yet), Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-77259711838543589672011-08-27T09:33:14.422-04:002011-08-27T09:33:14.422-04:00I hope my loooooooooooong post distracted you from...I hope my loooooooooooong post distracted you from the environmental situation in your area. Sending you scented hugs :-)lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-24293446968374731882011-08-27T09:32:12.376-04:002011-08-27T09:32:12.376-04:00What a week it's been! Terribly busy for all,...What a week it's been! Terribly busy for all, it seems, but grateful that it wasn't horribly for most.<br /><br />I've only experience an earthquake once, last year...I was visiting a friend and when the house started shaking, I asked her if there were train tracks nearby. She said no. We both stared at each other blankly and it stopped. Nothing happened but it was scary!!<br /><lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89834640995819981662011-08-27T07:54:37.197-04:002011-08-27T07:54:37.197-04:00Hi Carol,
I'm tweeting updates. It just start...Hi Carol,<br /><br />I'm tweeting updates. It just started raining a tiny bit here. We are ready for strong winds and rain. Inland, in the DC area, we are told to expect tropical storm-strength effects. Closer to the coast, it's a full-fledged hurricane. Raining heavily in southeastern Virginia now.<br /><br />Thanks much!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-23295687421782747402011-08-27T07:40:09.307-04:002011-08-27T07:40:09.307-04:00My thoughts are with you - glad to here you are OK...My thoughts are with you - glad to here you are OK , though shaken...<br />keep us updated about the Hurricane . It skimmed by us here on the Fl coast , we only had showers and wind yesterday morning .<br />Take care !waftbyCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784265823926668236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-16519859725044070772011-08-27T03:22:34.564-04:002011-08-27T03:22:34.564-04:00and best to Kathy when you talk to her.and best to Kathy when you talk to her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-21922893214377104362011-08-27T03:21:01.534-04:002011-08-27T03:21:01.534-04:00Charlestongirl, glad you're tucked in safely w...Charlestongirl, glad you're tucked in safely with the beer and the cats! It's good to see that they've downgraded Irene. Fingers crossed it will stay that way or that she's downgraded further.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100129333721277712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-49129813797090839112011-08-27T02:54:54.717-04:002011-08-27T02:54:54.717-04:00Did they catch the creep that almost ran over Kath...Did they catch the creep that almost ran over Kathy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-39462702196843953592011-08-26T23:31:36.901-04:002011-08-26T23:31:36.901-04:00Just wanted to say you are in my thoughts. Please ...Just wanted to say you are in my thoughts. Please take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89298944661545379062011-08-26T21:30:23.344-04:002011-08-26T21:30:23.344-04:00Hello Charlestongirl. Since I live on the Gulf of...Hello Charlestongirl. Since I live on the Gulf of Mexico here in Pensacola, Florida, I am more than familiar with hurricanes. I will be praying for you and yours.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006487697819598319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13881756284483529142011-08-26T19:37:46.391-04:002011-08-26T19:37:46.391-04:00Good tip, MickD!
I doubt my area will lose water....Good tip, MickD!<br /><br />I doubt my area will lose water. We never have, and also, they seem to have downgraded Irene to a tropical storm for the DC area. Good that our coastal friends know that!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-25158328648270396682011-08-26T19:33:19.809-04:002011-08-26T19:33:19.809-04:00I live in Delaware and what we felt from the quake...I live in Delaware and what we felt from the quake was only 2.0. I can't imagine a 5.8, and then what Japan got! This may be a gross comment, but if you lose your water during Irene, I have a good tip. Get as many buckets as you can and fill them with rain water, also fill your bathtub. When you lose water, of course you can't "flush". Pour about a gallon of water into the bowl,MickDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-80001116184872416152011-08-26T16:06:36.724-04:002011-08-26T16:06:36.724-04:00Thanks, Sophia! The grocery stores will make a bun...Thanks, Sophia! The grocery stores will make a bundle today. Everyone is acting like we won't have supplies for a month. :)<br /><br />Hope you are safe wherever you are. Happy weekend!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-54308518580157921322011-08-26T16:05:28.318-04:002011-08-26T16:05:28.318-04:00Eileen, that "dessert" vs. "desert&...Eileen, that "dessert" vs. "desert" is nothing compared to some of my typos this week. :)<br /><br />I embarrass myself at times.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-41262572516684791292011-08-26T16:03:54.386-04:002011-08-26T16:03:54.386-04:00Thanks, PP and Nemo!
Nemo, did you talk to Kathy ...Thanks, PP and Nemo!<br /><br />Nemo, did you talk to Kathy today? I will call her now and give you her wishes for a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, she has a cast-like thing on her hands. Fortunately, she can type!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62273182725957994032011-08-26T16:03:03.394-04:002011-08-26T16:03:03.394-04:00Hi Eileen,
The SoCal folks have all been making f...Hi Eileen,<br /><br />The SoCal folks have all been making fun of us, but most people here have never experienced an earthquake like that. The people in the Pentagon said it felt just like it felt on 9-11 when the plane slammed into their building. Now that's scary!<br /><br />Dr. Lucy Jones has been on our TV reports regularly. She's one smart cookie!<br /><br />You're right - so Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-39151877083226987592011-08-26T15:58:48.218-04:002011-08-26T15:58:48.218-04:00Hi Hlopushka!
I hope you are safe too! I don'...Hi Hlopushka!<br /><br />I hope you are safe too! I don't think Irene is going to be horrible inland, but we'll see. <br /><br />Take care. Stay home and stay safe. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-6380543263308618592011-08-26T14:28:52.015-04:002011-08-26T14:28:52.015-04:00Charlestongirl,
I hope you're safe and sound,...Charlestongirl,<br /><br />I hope you're safe and sound, with plenty of supplies. Fingers crossed no more quakes and that Irene settles down before she comes any closer.<br /><br />Eastern end of the continent here and apparently it was felt where I am. I work rotating shifts and slept through it (I am a deep sleeper).<br /><br />Take care and a safe weekend to you,<br /><br />Sophia1105Sophia1105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-35020547321429241592011-08-26T13:48:14.990-04:002011-08-26T13:48:14.990-04:00Yes, indeed, emotionally unsettling. Please give m...Yes, indeed, emotionally unsettling. Please give my best to Kathy Shoreman!Nemonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-86323222429741808672011-08-26T13:41:44.145-04:002011-08-26T13:41:44.145-04:00Stay safe! I feel terrible for all the stress you ...Stay safe! I feel terrible for all the stress you have had to endure lately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537581644373625979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13964697461183385562011-08-26T12:54:16.543-04:002011-08-26T12:54:16.543-04:00Did I really say dessert areas instead of desert? ...Did I really say dessert areas instead of desert? I must be hungry! LOLEileennoreply@blogger.com