SAK, Amy, JRE, R's Rue and "Unknown", Please email me!

In regards to the current Giveaways, I now have EIGHT entries sitting in moderation that I can't validate and put through yet.

I either don't have any contact information on them-that would be "SAK", "JRE" , "R's Rue"and "Amy", or they included no name or email in their entry and it's coming up as Blogger User "Unknown".

Please would these folks email me privately so I can approve your entries.  If you entered under "Unknown" you need to tell me also what you said in your entry(or paraphrase it)so I know which "Unknown" is you.(There are 4 so far.)

You've got until Sunday to fix your entries.  I hate to have to disqualify anyone but if I don't know who you are and how to contact you I will have to.

Thanks,
Sluggy

2019 November To-Do List Update

Here's how my November To-Do  List turned out............

NOVEMBER

* Pay Bills  DONE  Top of the list, always gets done before anything else.

* Read 1, 2 Books   DONE  I actually read THREE Books this month! (It surprised me when I sat down to go over what I read. lol)

First off was this one.............

"Hanging Mary" by Sarah Higginbotham
A very well done bit of historical fiction, the author takes us into the world of the folks who lived at Mary Surratt's boardinghouse on H St. leading up to the assassination by John Wilkes Booth and how Mary became the first women in US history to be unjustly hanged for treason.
You really get to know the people who had close contact with JWB and how they were affected as the author is quite gifted at making all the folks involved in this drama come alive.

Then I read was this one.............

"A Soldier's Secret" by Marissa Moss
I didn't know going in but it became apparent quickly that this book was written for YAs(young adults/teens).  It was still enjoyable though and a very quick read.  Another historical fiction selection about Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman who ran away as a teen from a miserable home life in Canada(then a British possession)and lived for many years as a man, including volunteering to serve in the US Union army during the Civil War.  Though the dialogue is fiction, the characters were real people who lived during that time.  Sarah survived the conflict and eventually married and lived as a women.  She is the only women who secretly served as a man during the war to be inducted into the GAR and receive a government pension for her Civil War service.  She wrote a memoir about her life which was published in the 1880's and she toured and gave lectures.  This book was based on her memoirs.
Dialogue was a little stilted and tiresome at parts but worth a read.

And finally I read this one............

"The Liberal Redneck Manifesto-Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark" by Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester and Drew Morgan   

I really related to this book, being a Southerner and all. 8-)  They dig in and go after every stereotype and shed light on many issues that people from this region of the country are affected by and still dealing with.  They go after both the good and bad of the culture and delve into the real history of why things are the way they are there.  These guys are a comedy trio of self-proclaimed rednecks but they are educated and articulate rednecks who are proud of their region and history.  They have lived real, sometimes painful lives and have seen both the good and bad about the region and have thoughts and ideas that may make you go, "huh".
This book will get you thinking and it's a must read for anyone who isn't from/didn't grow up in the South.
I am the product of a NY Yankee father and a VA Southern mother and was raised in the South.  Most of my Southern relatives come from uneducated redneck stock(at least for 5 or 6 generations)so this book spoke to me.  Living and traveling widely in other parts of the country I've seen the regional prejudice first hand Trae and company talk about.  I'd be delighted to spread some learnin' about true Southern culture(both the good and bad)to other regions.
HIGHLY recommend!

* Hold Giveaway  DONE

* Mail Giveaway  DONE  Mailed off right away and gladly received.

*  Chester Surgery  DONE  My poor puppy lost his nuts in November.  He healed up rather quickly and didn't need the "cone of shame" but for 2 days.  The good thing is he is less likely to mark in the house now and we don't have to confine him as much.

* Repair DR Ceiling  DONE SORT OF  Hubs got the patch job done but he still has to sand and paint it.  It will get done as soon as I nag enough. lolz

*  Work the Polls  DONE  I did my civic duty.  It was a long day but enjoyable really.

*  Hem Hubs Pants  DONE  The denim was so thick and non-plyable that the machine needle wouldn't go through the multiple layers of fabric at the seams so I had to partially hand hem part of each pants leg. ugh.  But it's done.

*  House Train Puppy  DONE  Dixie is finally house trained...yay!!

*   List Items on eBay  FAIL  I looked back and I didn't list a single item in November(though I did sell stuff that month).  I just got too busy with other things.  I'm not listing anything in December either due to being too close to Christmas now and we have the out of town Wedding in early January so I won't be able to ship stuff out.

*  Go to HS Clinic  DONE  Had my appointment and things are going well....not great but the outbreaks are not as bad as before going on Humira.  Only time will tell how successful this treatment will be and for how long.
In other medical news I also had my sleep doc appointment in November and I am now down to being borderline for needing sleep apnea treatment.  go me. ;-)

* Work on Christmas Gifts  IN PROGRESS  I'm not really "making" anything for gifts, it's just about making up gift baskets, wrapping all of it, and mailing a couple of things.  After we get the tree decorated this week my dining room table becomes wrapping central and the tape and scissors will be flying fast and furiously. lol

* Clean Downstairs for Turkey Day  DONE  Got the place presentable.  'Nuff said.

* Change Curtains in LR  DONE  Got Hubs to finally help hang the Winter curtains up without too much cursing(Guess who did the cursing?!LOL)

* Hang a Picture  DONE  Ditto the item above.  It was a much more difficult chore than the curtains but nobody committed murder in the process(though there were murderous thoughts on both sides).

* Hang Curtains in Hubs' Room  FAIL  I got him the curtain rod out but he just didn't do it.  I need to hem those curtains so they don't cover the baseboard heating unit under the window but he needs to get the rod on the wall so I know how much to cut off the drapes.  And he really needs to do this soon because we'll have folks sleeping in the daybed in that room for the Holidays and that window gets the morning sun so I guess I'll go into nag mode soon.........

* Cook Turkey Day Meal  DONE  It all got done and on time.  Cooking ahead really helped me not to overdo physically.  Even not being as tired and rushed I didn't take a single photo of the day. I was just in the moment for Thanksgiving(when I wasn't running to Rite-Aid that is.)

That's about all I can remember.
I hope everyone tackled everything on their November To-Do List and are satisfied with how things turned out.

Sluggy

This Week on the Dining Table

The "I Still Find This Drink Cup Funny" Edition................

Once or twice a year Hubs and I stop at a KFC for lunch when we are in this town.  We went down there on Saturday.  I doubt Harland Sanders ever said this but it tickles my funny bone every year I get a Diet Pepsi there. lolz

Moving On....

Onward to the meal planning!

This is what was planned--

1. Sunday--Turkey Day Leftovers
2. Monday--Flounder, Veggie TBD, Sweet Potato Fries

3. Tuesday--Turkey Casserole(using some leftovers)

4. Wednesday--Beef Bourguignon

5. Thursday--French Onion Soup

6. Friday--Cheeseburgers, Salad
7. Saturday--More Leftovers?

And this is what actually happened--

1. Sunday--Turkey Day Leftovers

2. Monday--Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches, Leftover Carrots

3. Tuesday--Flounder, Cole Slaw

4. Wednesday--Beef Bourguignon

5. Thursday--Leftovers

6. Friday--Turkey Casserole(made w/leftovers)
7. Saturday--Leftovers

Last week saw 4 nights of home cooked dinners, 3 nights of leftovers/ffy, and 0 nights of Eating Out/Take-Out. 
No French Onion Soup or Cheeseburgers happened(I did have a burger for lunch one day though). We had Pork Tenderloin sammiches and more Leftovers instead.

What got put into the freezer last week.....

* a London Broil
* 1.52 lbs. Breakfast Sausages
* 3 packages of Frozen Veggies
* 2 bags of shredded Cheese
* 6 lbs. of Butter
* Excess Stuffing from Turkey day

What got taken out of the freezer and used.....
*   1 lb. of flounder
*  2 lbs. of round steak
*  4 pork tenderloins

One trip to Weis plus trips to Aldi, Malacari's produce and Maines restaurant supply from the end of November brought the current weekly spending to $78.71 and my December spending on food to $78.71.

My savings percentage last week was 45.00%(without Rite-Aid trips)and December's monthly savings total comes in at 45.00%(w/out R-A).

I have 22 more food shopping/spending days in December.

Leftovers going into this week.....turkey casserole, cornbread, flounder, cole slaw, pork tenderloins and beef stew. 

Here is this week's "food plan".....

1. Sunday--Meatloaf, Corn
2. Monday--Chicken Parm, Spaghetti, Salad

3. Tuesday--Kielbasa Sandwiches, Beans

4. Wednesday--Ravioli, Salad

5. Thursday--Chicken Piccata, Baked Potato, Brussels Sprouts

6. Friday--Salmon, Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Carrots
7. Saturday--Leftovers

As always this menu is subject to change or rearranging depending on what leftovers get eaten or not and what I am feeling like cooking(or not). lolz

What needs buying for this menu?  Salad Greens and Hoagie Rolls.

What is getting fixed and served at your house this week?

Was last week's plan successful, did you go off plan or did you not even plan what was going to be eaten last week?

Any great deals on food at your stores this week? 

Sluggy  

December Giveaway--Enter Here for Giveaway #2

I'm in a festive Holiday mood so let's do a Twofer Giveaway for December.

That's right, TWO Giveaways!
The first Giveaway is open ONLY to anyone who has never won Sluggy's Giveaway.
That winner will have a choice of one of two different prize boxes.
Then the second Giveaway will be open to everyone and that winner gets whichever Giveaway Box the first winner doesn't pick
Got it?
Good!

Here's the First Box of Goodies..............

Plus all this..........

4 x Wet n' Wild nail colors(French White Creme/Yo Soy/Mere Pacific/Metallica)
1 x Sally Hansen nail color(Frill Seeker)
1 x e.l.f. foundation(natural)
1 x Jergens Natural Glow(fair to medium)
1 x Daylogic make-up remover pads(waterproof)
1 x Hello toothpaste(fluoride-free)
1 x Revlon Colorburst lip balm #135
1 x CoverGirl lipstick #335(tantalize)
1 x Revlon nail files
3 x e.l.f. cosmetic brushes(concealer/eye shadow/brow comb and brush)
1 x CoverGirl mascara(black brown)
1 x Rimmel eyebrow pencil #004(black brown)
1 x CoverGirl brow pencil due #505(rich brown)
1 x Jesse's Girl eye liner(poison ivy)
1 x Jesse's Girl lip liner(naked)
1 x CoverGirl eye shadow palette #235(pure romance)
1 x CoverGirl eye shadow(mink)
2 x Wet n' Wild eye color(nutty)
1 x Wet n' Wild eye color(brulee)

As for the chocolates, I didn't count or arrange them for the photo.  I just threw handfuls into the box until it was filled.  Varieties include......
* M&m's(peanut)

* Hershey miniature bars
* Kit-Kats
* Reese's cups
* Reese's xmas bells
* Hershey golden
* Dove milk chocolate
* Dove dark chocolate/mint
* Dove dark chocolate sea salt
* Andes peppermint bark thins
* Butterfinger PB cups
* Trident gum

That's a whole lot of make-up and choccies!!


Close up shots of the goodies..........

And here is the second Box O' Goodies the winner could choose instead..........

1 x Jergens lotion
1 x Infusium conditioner
1 x Pantene classic clean shampoo
1 x Lady Speed Stick deodorant
1 x Vaseline aloe lotion
1 x Yardley English lavender soap
1 x Colgate toothpaste
1 x Conair hair brush
1 x Rite-Aid itchy eye relife drops
1 x Bic razor
1 x Glide dental floss
1 x Airwick plug-in fragrance
1 x Scunci hair bands
1 x Eucerin lotion
1 x Mentos mints(spearmint)
1 x Carmex lip balm
2 x Trident gum(mint/berry lime)

And the close-up shots of these goodies...........

* This post is to enter the Giveaway for all readers whether you've won a giveaway before or not.
Please go HERE to enter the #1 Giveaway for only non-winners.

There is a limit of ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER DAY for this Giveaway.  Come back every day and enter though!

In order to enter you must comment with stuff like---which box you want to win, what is the thing you most want to win in that box, do you enjoy Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice/"the name of your Holiday here" and what about it do you like, do you have a family tradition at Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice/"the name of your Holiday here"....stuff like that.

I'll leave this giveaway open until Sunday, December 15th at 11:59 pm Eastern Savings Time. On December 16th, Monday, I'll draw the winning entry.

*Please note these rules*
I'll post the name/ID of the winner on this blog on  and that person has 48 hours from the time stamp on that post to contact me privately via email(my email addy is listed on my "About Me" page, as well as on my side bar).

If I am not contacted via email, I'll attempt to contact the winner via the email they supplied with their entry(or gave me to add to the Giveaway Data Base)and if that email is not responded to within another 48 hours I'll pick another winner.

Disclaimer--This giveaway is open to those with mailing addresses within the US only.  As the cost of postage to foreign countries has gotten too high I am sorry to say I can no longer afford to mail boxes outside the US.  These giveaways are not sponsored by any companies.  I pay for it all(the cost of items given away and the postage to mail it all)out of my own pocket.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Please make sure there is a way for me to contact you in your comment.

If you're not a registered Blogger User with your contact information on your User page, please put your email addy in your comment or email me your email addy privately when you leave a comment so I can get a hold of you. If your Blogger associated user profile is a GOOGLE one make sure your email info is linked to your profile.

If I can't contact you then you can't win.  I am still having to disqualify entries due to this issue and I sure don't like doing that.  Thanks!


So let's get this DECEMBER Giveaway #2 started.  Good Luck to all!!!

Sluggy

December Giveaway--Enter Here for Giveaway #1

I'm in a festive Holiday mood so let's do a Twofer Giveaway for December.

That's right, TWO Giveaways!
The first Giveaway is open ONLY to anyone who has never won one of Sluggy's Giveaway.
That winner will have a choice of one of two different prize boxes.
Then the second Giveaway will be open to everyone and that winner gets whichever Giveaway Box the first winner doesn't pick
Got it?
Good!

Here's the First Box of Goodies..............

Plus all this..........

4 x Wet n' Wild nail colors(French White Creme/Yo Soy/Mere Pacific/Metallica)
1 x Sally Hansen nail color(Frill Seeker)
1 x e.l.f. foundation(natural)
1 x Jergens Natural Glow lotion(fair to medium)
1 x Daylogic make-up remover pads(waterproof)
1 x Hello toothpaste(fluoride-free)
1 x Revlon Colorburst lip balm #135
1 x CoverGirl lipstick #335(tantalize)
1 x Revlon nail files
3 x e.l.f. cosmetic brushes(concealer/eye shadow/brow comb and brush)
1 x CoverGirl mascara(black brown)
1 x Rimmel eyebrow pencil #004(black brown)
1 x CoverGirl brow pencil due #505(rich brown)
1 x Jesse's Girl eye liner(poison ivy)
1 x Jesse's Girl lip liner(naked)
1 x CoverGirl eye shadow palette #235(pure romance)
1 x CoverGirl eye shadow(mink)
2 x Wet n' Wild eye color(nutty)
1 x Wet n' Wild eye color(brulee)

As for the chocolates, I didn't count or arrange them for the photo.  I just threw handfuls into the box until it was filled.  Varieties include......
* M&m's(peanut)
* Hershey miniature bars
* Kit-Kats
* Reese's cups
* Reese's xmas bells
* Hershey golden
* Dove milk chocolate
* Dove dark chocolate/mint
* Dove dark chocolate sea salt
* Andes peppermint bark thins
* Butterfinger PB cups
* Trident gum

That's a whole lot of make-up and choccies!!


Close up shots of the goodies..........

And here is the second Box O' Goodies the winner could choose instead..........

1 x Jergens lotion
1 x Infusium conditioner
1 x Pantene classic clean shampoo
1 x Lady Speed Stick deodorant
1 x Vaseline aloe lotion
1 x Yardley English lavender soap
1 x Colgate toothpaste
1 x Conair hair brush
1 x Rite-Aid itchy eye relife drops
1 x Bic razor
1 x Glide dental floss
1 x Airwick plug-in fragrance
1 x Scunci hair bands
1 x Eucerin lotion
1 x Mentos mints(spearmint)
1 x Carmex lip balm
2 x Trident gum(mint/berry lime)

And the close-up shots of these goodies...........

* This post is to enter the Giveaway if you have never won before.
Please go HERE to enter the #2 Giveaway open to everyone.

There is a limit of ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER DAY for this Giveaway.  Come back every day and enter though!

In order to enter you must comment with stuff like---which box you want to win, what is the thing you most want to win in that box, do you enjoy Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice/"the name of your Holiday here"? and what about it do you like, do you have a family tradition at Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice/"the name of your Holiday here"....stuff like that.

I'll leave this giveaway open until Sunday, December 15th at 11:59 pm Eastern Savings Time. On December 16th, Monday, I'll draw the winning entry.

*Please note these rules*
I'll post the name/ID of the winner on this blog on  and that person has 48 hours from the time stamp on that post to contact me privately via email(my email addy is listed on my "About Me" page, as well as on my side bar).

If I am not contacted via email, I'll attempt to contact the winner via the email they supplied with their entry(or gave me to add to the Giveaway Data Base)and if that email is not responded to within another 48 hours I'll pick another winner.

Disclaimer--This giveaway is open to those with mailing addresses within the US only.  As the cost of postage to foreign countries has gotten too high I am sorry to say I can no longer afford to mail boxes outside the US.  These giveaways are not sponsored by any companies.  I pay for it all(the cost of items given away and the postage to mail it all)out of my own pocket.

***PLEASE NOTE***

Please make sure there is a way for me to contact you in your comment.

If you're not a registered Blogger User with your contact information on your User page, please put your email addy in your comment or email me your email addy privately when you leave a comment so I can get a hold of you. If your Blogger associated user profile is a GOOGLE one make sure your email info is linked to your profile.

If I can't contact you then you can't win.  I am still having to disqualify entries due to this issue and I sure don't like doing that.  Thanks!


So let's get this DECEMBER Giveaway #1 started.  Good Luck to all you newbies!!!

Sluggy