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backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 03:26 PM Apr 2018

So how is everyone spending their Saturday?

My son is at a friend's house so I get to have the old Nintendo 64 all to myself! Playing Zelda and trying to not throw the controller at the TV lol.


Hope you all have a great weekend!

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So how is everyone spending their Saturday? (Original Post) backtoblue Apr 2018 OP
Was out for a long walk, Zoonart Apr 2018 #1
Sounds like a good start to the weekend! backtoblue Apr 2018 #4
On here messing around, still to cold to mow FairDemocrat Apr 2018 #2
Hi! backtoblue Apr 2018 #5
I found a grocery store going out of business, 30-50 percent off--- nocoincidences Apr 2018 #3
$109!!!!!!! backtoblue Apr 2018 #6
Watching gospel singers on YouTube. Rotator cuff surgery and I cant do squat. Shrike47 Apr 2018 #7
Oh man... who can save us now? Zoonart Apr 2018 #10
This might make you feel better backtoblue Apr 2018 #11
Blind Boys Of Alabama. For The Win! irisblue Apr 2018 #37
I think you were the one who reminded me of them backtoblue Apr 2018 #45
As soon as I finish my hot dog Runningdawg Apr 2018 #8
Mustard or ketchup? backtoblue Apr 2018 #12
Yellow mustard and sweet relish Runningdawg Apr 2018 #14
Yummy backtoblue Apr 2018 #29
Watching soccer, NWSL shenmue Apr 2018 #9
Hiya shenmue backtoblue Apr 2018 #13
Utah, thanks shenmue Apr 2018 #15
Go Utah! backtoblue Apr 2018 #16
Left my snow-filled yard and went to a greenhouse. democrank Apr 2018 #17
You... backtoblue Apr 2018 #18
Watching my grandchildren Freddie Apr 2018 #19
Have fun with the grandkids! backtoblue Apr 2018 #21
I had 3, and, you're right Ohiogal Apr 2018 #22
My hubby went fishing. It's finally 50 degrees here. Ohiogal Apr 2018 #20
At least you don't have to clean the fish for dinner! backtoblue Apr 2018 #23
I am lucky .... he always cleans any fish he brings home. 😄 Ohiogal Apr 2018 #25
Beautiful here today finally Bayard Apr 2018 #24
I bet it's going to be pretty backtoblue Apr 2018 #28
I am running model trains at the San Diego wasupaloopa Apr 2018 #26
That sounds amazingly fun! backtoblue Apr 2018 #27
Cool! Squinch Apr 2018 #32
playing dark souls 3 . stonecutter357 Apr 2018 #30
Haven't played that one. backtoblue Apr 2018 #31
dark souls 3 is the hardest game I have ever played . and it looks like it is on xbox . stonecutter357 Apr 2018 #33
It looks difficult backtoblue Apr 2018 #34
Did you give Dark Souls 3 a try ? stonecutter357 May 2018 #62
Funny you ask that today backtoblue May 2018 #63
Raked and cleaned the garden for hours. I think we're finally out of the danger of frost, so I can Squinch Apr 2018 #35
Hiya Squinch! backtoblue Apr 2018 #38
Hey, backtoblue! I find I'm creakier at it every year, but I do love to do it! Squinch Apr 2018 #40
Spent two hours exercising and relaxing in the pool. Now enjoying a cocktail and DU Sampan Apr 2018 #36
Awesome day! backtoblue Apr 2018 #41
went to my local record store highmindedhavi Apr 2018 #39
A little too hardcore for me but... backtoblue Apr 2018 #43
Shopped at Target, so many people. irisblue Apr 2018 #42
Movie night!!! backtoblue Apr 2018 #44
I go for long drives. Sometimes I go to the casino which isn't the best idea. 3Hotdogs Apr 2018 #46
Drives are good backtoblue Apr 2018 #47
I live in northern N.J. Sometimes, when I need to be alone, i will drive to Provincetown for supper 3Hotdogs Apr 2018 #48
I've never visited the east coast backtoblue Apr 2018 #49
I saw it. Nice. 3Hotdogs Apr 2018 #55
Hit the annual garden festival catchnrelease Apr 2018 #50
What a wonderful way to spend the day! backtoblue Apr 2018 #56
I went to a local winery, and am thinking of opening one of my purchases. lkinwi Apr 2018 #51
Hope it was a good night! backtoblue Apr 2018 #57
Listening to a whole list of 80's music SummerSnow Apr 2018 #52
Cindy Lauper? Michael Jackson? backtoblue Apr 2018 #58
I went out to eat earlier MustLoveBeagles Apr 2018 #53
I'd rather scrub toilets as do laundry backtoblue Apr 2018 #59
LOL MustLoveBeagles Apr 2018 #61
As a schizoid I'm just enjoying my solitude, surfing the web, watching tv series online. elocs Apr 2018 #54
A nice, relaxing evening backtoblue Apr 2018 #60
Last Saturday, I was invited to a birthday party. no_hypocrisy May 2018 #64
Smart to learn your needs and honor them. irisblue May 2018 #65

nocoincidences

(2,218 posts)
3. I found a grocery store going out of business, 30-50 percent off---
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 03:31 PM
Apr 2018

I went wild and spent $109 on a cart full of groceries.

Love me some bargains!

Shrike47

(6,913 posts)
7. Watching gospel singers on YouTube. Rotator cuff surgery and I cant do squat.
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 03:36 PM
Apr 2018

Doctor said six more weeks from yesterday; I’m going to go mad!

democrank

(11,092 posts)
17. Left my snow-filled yard and went to a greenhouse.
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 04:08 PM
Apr 2018

Bought two plants, a beautiful red geranium and a lemon verbena. Trying to replace my plants that died when my furnace went out this winter

Went to a yard sale, dropped batteries off at the hardware store for recycling, got some paint for a few furniture projects, vacuumed my car, filled birdfeeders, made a snack for my neighbor's dog when he came for a visit, brought in a few loads of wood.

Hope your day is a good one.

Freddie

(9,258 posts)
19. Watching my grandchildren
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 04:16 PM
Apr 2018

Their mom is having a tough time with her 3rd (& last, she says) pregnancy so we're giving her and her hubby some couple time. The 4 year old is playing with Lego's and the 7 year old is glued to my iPad as usual playing games. Later the little one and I will go grocery shopping and get pizza.
We had 2 kids and I can't imagine having 3 (you're outnumbered!).

Ohiogal

(31,966 posts)
22. I had 3, and, you're right
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 04:21 PM
Apr 2018

about being outnumbered!

The best thing about having 3 boys was that it was always my husband's job to take them to the bathroom when we were out somewhere. LOL

Ohiogal

(31,966 posts)
20. My hubby went fishing. It's finally 50 degrees here.
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 04:18 PM
Apr 2018

Which seems like a heat wave!

I took a long walk this morning. Now I'm watching the Indians-Orioles game. Planning to go out for dinner, so no cooking tonight! It's been a good day.

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
23. At least you don't have to clean the fish for dinner!
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 04:22 PM
Apr 2018

The weather here is about 60 but we're supposed to get a couple days of rain.

Bayard

(22,048 posts)
24. Beautiful here today finally
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 04:33 PM
Apr 2018

60's and sunny.

Been rebuilding the rock wall around my flower garden (gabion this time), because I boogered my shoulder up again yesterday. Hope to start hauling compost/dirt again tomor.

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
31. Haven't played that one.
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 05:42 PM
Apr 2018

Do they have it for Xbox? It looks like a good game.

(I'm glad I'm not the only nerdy gamer today )

Turned Zelda off and gonna play Skyrim for a while. My son always asks me what I do while he's gone....I play with his toys

stonecutter357

(12,695 posts)
33. dark souls 3 is the hardest game I have ever played . and it looks like it is on xbox .
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 05:48 PM
Apr 2018

over 20 percent of players have not defeated the game's first boss, Ludex Gundyr, who appears after around 15 minutes of play.

Squinch

(50,941 posts)
35. Raked and cleaned the garden for hours. I think we're finally out of the danger of frost, so I can
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 05:55 PM
Apr 2018

put the plants out this week.

Now I'm lying on the sofa waiting for the muscle aches to arrive.

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
38. Hiya Squinch!
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:00 PM
Apr 2018

Cleaning up the garden is always hard, but rewarding work. Ive got one bed cleaned out. Still gotta till up the veggie garden tho.

Hope you get some relaxation and sending you pain-free vibes ((((((((((&gt ))))))))))

Squinch

(50,941 posts)
40. Hey, backtoblue! I find I'm creakier at it every year, but I do love to do it!
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:02 PM
Apr 2018

Good luck with the veggies, and enjoy the day. It's beautiful here. Hope it is there too.

 

highmindedhavi

(355 posts)
39. went to my local record store
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:00 PM
Apr 2018

had some tacos from the street vendor, getting ready for Judas Priest and Saxon tomorrow at LA Live

irisblue

(32,961 posts)
42. Shopped at Target, so many people.
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:05 PM
Apr 2018

As a reward, I browsed the DVDs, I got Hidden Figures, The Imitation Game, The Big Lebowski, City of God, all for $5 a piece.
I picked up some popcorn 🍿.
Movie night 🍿

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
44. Movie night!!!
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:10 PM
Apr 2018

Good selection! Hidden Figures is great! I'll have some popcorn with you and you have an extraordinarily awesome night!!

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
47. Drives are good
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:35 PM
Apr 2018

Casinos are intimidating to me. Too much noise and I'm far to stingy with my money.

Your username is making me hungry....

3Hotdogs

(12,369 posts)
48. I live in northern N.J. Sometimes, when I need to be alone, i will drive to Provincetown for supper
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:37 PM
Apr 2018

at the lobster house. Take a few sunset photos and go home.

This is best in winter,.

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
49. I've never visited the east coast
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 06:40 PM
Apr 2018

(Georgia doesn't count) I bet it's gorgeous.

I live in Arkansas and love to take drives through the state. I took a picture of a waterfall I visited last weekend. It's posted in the photography group (happy pics post, I think) if ya wanna see it.

catchnrelease

(1,945 posts)
50. Hit the annual garden festival
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 09:01 PM
Apr 2018

Went to 'Green Scene' which is a garden event at the Fullerton Arboretum in SoCal. It was a warm one, high 80s here today, even in Long Beach. Found a couple of native plants for the garden--a milkweed that I don't have, and a small salvia (chia). My front yard is all CA natives, so it's fun to find things to plug into the spaces left. Also got some good info from an avocado specialist and bought a little house for native bees to use for their eggs. Then sat under a big tree and ate some lunch before I left. The event is nice as it's not too big to see in an hour or so but many good vendors.

Now just catching up on news online. When it cools off a little I'll go out and see where I can plant the purchases. A nice Saturday!

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
57. Hope it was a good night!
Sun Apr 22, 2018, 11:53 AM
Apr 2018

When my kid was little, a local winery would let him have a taste of all their fruit juices. It made for some really good days and memories. The owners would let us go through the fields and eat the grapes too.

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
58. Cindy Lauper? Michael Jackson?
Sun Apr 22, 2018, 11:56 AM
Apr 2018

I was born in 80 and my first cassette was Madonna. I thought I was soooo cool in the 80s lol

MustLoveBeagles

(11,587 posts)
53. I went out to eat earlier
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 11:51 PM
Apr 2018

I had a delicious patty melt with french fries at a local diner my husband and I frequent. I'm now surfing the the web and drinking wine. I did some laundry earlier in the day but that wasn't as much fun.

backtoblue

(11,343 posts)
59. I'd rather scrub toilets as do laundry
Sun Apr 22, 2018, 11:58 AM
Apr 2018

It's actually one of my less attractive traits cuz I have a dirty pile, a clean pile, and a smells/ looks clean pile.

Now I'm a pro at drinking wine!!!!

MustLoveBeagles

(11,587 posts)
61. LOL
Sun Apr 22, 2018, 09:18 PM
Apr 2018

I cleaned the bathroom today toilet included. I prefer laundry but to each their own.

I'm also a pro at drinking wine. It looks like I'm in good company.

elocs

(22,566 posts)
54. As a schizoid I'm just enjoying my solitude, surfing the web, watching tv series online.
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 11:51 PM
Apr 2018

I've started rewatching "The Mentalist" and am in the last season of "The West Wing".

no_hypocrisy

(46,076 posts)
64. Last Saturday, I was invited to a birthday party.
Wed May 23, 2018, 01:04 AM
May 2018

It was to celebrate the birthday of the leader of our Ethical Culture Society. Nice guy and good folks.

I vacillated on whether to go. I ended up staying home and happy with the decision. Those who attended had a good time and I'm glad for them. I made the right decision for me.

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