Senior Golden Sneakers
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Anne:
Wishing you much happiness.
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Happy Saturday!
Finally the sun is shining, it sure makes a difference. I am doing absolutely nothing today, not even showering. (sorry TMI?) I have another busy week coming up starting with a doctor's appointment for my knee. It has really been hurting lately and since it has been ten years since my knee replacement I want him to check it out. Tuesday my cleaning lady is coming and I will be ordering groceries for my visit with John and Laurie. They are coming Wednesday through Saturday. My new laptop came and John will set it all up to match my desktop so I can take it with me when visiting.
Next Sunday I am spending the nights with kiddos until Wednesday so I can get them off to school while Rob is in Austin and Lisa leaves for work around 6am.
Enjoy your Sunday Funday and I hope the sun is shining where you live.
Sandy
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It has been a beautiful Autumnal day that started with a long walk on the moors. There were few people about at the start because it was early and I loved the peaceful stroll with George and Betty. They sniffed and ran about doing zoomies while I took in the views with small pockets of mist in the valleys below. We bumped into David and Hattie so walked back to the car park together. He was then going to the farmers’ store to buy a pair of very expensive wellies that someone recommended and I came home to finish hedge cutting and bagging up the branches and brambles. This afternoon I watched World Cup rugby when England beat Fiji, only just, then cooked a stir fry to use up a mix of veggies and lit the log burner because, with the clear skies, the temperature dropped considerably.
I’ve a quiet week coming up with only a pedicure booked Tuesday morning but no doubt there will be a coffee morning or two thrown in!
The dogs are both snoring and I know Brady is already up on my bed so I’ll get ready to join him.
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Good evening. More laundry today, attended online church, finished one of the birthday cards I will be sending soon. I straightened up a stack of boxes in the basement. I keep thinking these are ideal for packing items to take to charity so I do not want to throw them out. I have a list of phone calls to make tomorrow and need to make a trip to the library. A lady I know sent me a message about purchasing my Ugg boots. I keep feeling odd about it though. I wonder if it is her or someone who hijacked her information. We will see I guess.
I hope everyone had a wonderful day. Another happy birthday wish to you Anne.
Sandy, very little sunshine here today. We missed the eclipse yesterday with heavy cloud cover. A busy time coming up for you again my friend!
Bye everyone!
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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A crystal teapot!
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Happy Birthday, Anne. Heartfelt wishes but no clever graphics. 0
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Happy Birthday Anne !! Hope you have an enjoyable day !!0
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Thank you so much dear sneaker friends for your happy birthday wishes. I’ll try and get down to writing more during the day.❤️
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Happy Monday! Another gloomy day here, I miss summer. Have a knee appointment this afternoon and waiting to hear if they are playing volleyball tonight. Nothing else exciting going on.
Anne, I hope you had a wonderful birthday and are enjoying your new digs!!!
Have a good day everyone and keep staying healthy.
Sandy
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Happy Monday. I’m afraid I won’t be seeing the sun again for weeks! This morning’s walk was freezing but George didn’t mind because his breed is Himalayan. Betty wasn’t so sure though, especially as she had to get out of a cosy, warm bed to walk! It has been day 3 of pruning and picking up so I’m not lacking exercise and enjoyed the fresh air but we have another storm on the way and nearly 2 weeks of the wet stuff! I did manage a load of laundry and included the car seat cover for the back seat Betty sits on so I’m up to date! Spoke to Linda who is now on antibiotics for her chest infection and Sheila who has had another migraine so I must think myself lucky! A pedicure after walking tomorrow but nothing else planned. Lots to find to do indoors so I’ll keep busy.
Time to cook an evening meal.
Stay safe everyone.
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Hello friends. We have sunshine today but it is cold. Looks like the high temps will be in the mid-50s. I did my errands this morning which included meeting the lady who wanted to purchase my boots. It really was her! No scam and lovely to have a conversation with her in person. Home again, filed some online paperwork, received a message from a friend regarding MedicareAdvantage plans. It was nice of her, I logged on my AARP account and found the article since I don’t seem to have received my usual paper copy.
Some church business popped up although I don’t think ultimately I will have more work to do. Maybe just an opinion once in a while. Never short of those.
Time to start putting together the trash for tonight’s trip to the curb. 😄
Jackie, you are a hardy soul indeed. You have caught up on a lot of things. I always enjoy my time indoors, hot house flower that I am. 😂
Sandy, a knee appointment? What are they doing? Just a follow-up exam?
Anne, hope to see you more often. Hugs for the Jilly!
Best wishes all round.
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Happy Tuesday! Chilly morning but supposed to warm up this week. My cleaning lady is coming soon to get the house ready for my son and DIL's visit tomorrow. We will be going out to dinner tomorrow night, to the kiddos on Thursday, not sure about Friday yet and they leave Saturday. Laurie bought a really expensive sewing machine in my area and will be going for a class Saturday morning.
I will be ordering groceries for delivery sometime today but staying in as I have a little scratchy throat, either from Charlie or my vaccines. Nothing I can't handle. I went to my knee doctor yesterday and it turns out my pain is from hamstring tendonitis so he is sending me to therapy once again. I really can't start until after I am done sitting for the kiddos next week so will try and do some home exercises that he gave me. Always something. I did not sleep well last night so I think a nap is in my future.
Lin, glad you were able to sell your Uggs with no scammer.
Jackie, you stay as busy as I do which is probably a good thing but does get tiring.
Have a wonderful day everyone no matter where you are. (we miss you)
Sandy
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It’s nearly midnight so I must get to bed but the wind is roaring and sleep might not come easily. This morning was dry but because I had a 1030 appointment in town for a pedicure I only walked to the next village and back with George and Betty. While treating my feet, Tracey told me an interesting story about her SIL who moved to New Brunswick from London 10 years ago, so went from busy city living in England to a Canadian cabin in the middle of nowhere and absolutely loves her new life, so much so she has just become a Canadian citizen. She had been overweight and unhealthy but now walks or cycles everywhere, only bulk shops once a month so is slim and very healthy; a lesson for us all!! Before coming home I bought Sheila’s Feverfew tablets at the Health shop then stopped off to see her and have coffee. I won’t be going anywhere tomorrow if the latest storm arrives but we made a plan to meet Thursday. She will pick me up, drive to her surgery to collect a prescription then we’ll have coffee at a favourite farm shop. The dogs just went into the garden for their last pee and It’s very mild. I’ve taken down potted plants from window sills and rolled up the outdoor umbrella but my poor lemon tree had been blown over again so tomorrow I will collect the few green tomatoes left in the greenhouse, remove the plants and make room for it and my more delicate plants to overwinter. It looks like a green tomato chutney will be added to tomorrow’s cooking plans, along with a bean casserole and vegetable soup that will include carrots from my raised beds.
Lin, that’s a relief the sale of your boots was genuine and you got to have a chat!
Sandy, I hope that scratchy throat doesn’t get any worse. A painful knee too but hopefully exercises will help.
Brady just came in from outside and wants to sit on my lap and wash but I really must get to bed so I’m guessing he will sneak on to my bed while I’m brushing my teeth!
Nite, nite 🥱😴
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Hello. I will be leaving in a little,while to pick up my Walmart grocery order and I hope that if the fresh veggies I ordered are not available that another stop at Trader Joe’s will help to fill out the order. (and hoping the roads are open today)
Yesterday I did finalize both my furnace service appointment as well as work on my car. I will have to leave it with them for most of the day but my service advisor said they wouldn’t strand me without a car overnight. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Hoping all,is well and checked out by the end of the month.
The day was filled out with emails with a friend and a long phone conversation with another friend (and her hubby) as they were driving together.
Last night was a live video with the presentation of a new collaboration product and I do like both companies so I was tuned in for about an hour and a half.
Jackie, I hope you got some rest and that if the storm arrived that it is not severe. Poor lemon tree. I hope it survives. Take care.
Sandy, I hope you are not coming down with a severe respiratory virus. And also sorry that you need physical therapy once again. Happy visit with your family! Game night coming up?
Hello Barbie, Anne, Joy, Diane, Jeri, Patsy and all the Sneakers! Be safe.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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The lady that shared this said it was made by a local artist. I think it is lovely.
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Jake's daughter is coming for a visit for a few days. Her plan is to fly to Seattle today, stay in motel by the airport and rent a car to drive to our house (about two hours) in the morning. She and Jake have a great relationship so this should be fun for them. The challenge for me is to have food to eat. I can double the recipes I make for the two of us to have plenty for three and Jake is looking forward to having an excuse to go out to eat a few times. It should be interesting. I will remember to find every opportunity to keep my mouth shut. We'll be staying up until we hear from her that she arrived safely. She won't be staying with us so we'll all have our privacy.
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I’m not sure what happened to Storm Babet because when I took George and Betty out yesterday everything was calm so, when I got home I phoned Sheila to suggest we go to pick up her prescription and have that coffee. Made the most of the dry morning and I later cleared a bunch of nettles growing next the the chicken run because it was stopping light on a gloomy morning from opening their automatic door. The green tomatoes were cut ready for chutney and with their pots now out of the way, my lemon tree is finally safe from gusty winds. I phoned Linda to check how she was and felt very guilty when I realised I had woken her from a nap because she hadn’t slept the night before. Her chest is still infected but she says she is feeling better than a couple of days ago so that’s progress. I will visit her tomorrow so that we can finally sort through our vegetable seeds and make plans for the Spring.
Today is windy and wet but I managed to walk the dogs, then returned to Sheila to help her take curtains down in a spare room. I had to stand on a chair which didn’t help my back ache, then found myself volunteering to carry rubbish bags some way to where they get picked up. I refused to pick one up because it was so heavy so she said her cleaning lady can do it tomorrow so all in all, I’m feeling she does expect a lot from those of us she knows because she has a way of leaving her problems hanging in the air for us to pick out and solve!
I shopped for a few items and now I’m home and have prepared the bean casserole that’s baking in the oven and when my coffee is finished I will finally make sweet potato and leek soup, something I’ve planned for two days but couldn’t find time!
I love that teapot too Lin. It’s so colourful but clever too. You too are keeping yourself busy. I think it’s this time of year that turns us into bears preparing to hibernate for the Winter!
Enjoy Jake’s family visit Barbie.
I trust everyone else is safe and well. Time for me to make the soup!
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Happy Thursday! I now have a cold and my son made me test for Covid which was negative because my DIL has lung problems and doesn't want to get sick. Rob also has a cold so I think we both got them from Charlie. I might end up going to sit for the young ones myself so Rob can take Robby to karate.
Laurie doesn't want to go with both of us having colds and John is on the fence. Obi was neutered yesterday so not sure how he feels as well. This too shall pass.
Have a good day and stay healthy.
Sandy
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Welcome to Laney, our new puppy from the Humane Society. Jake's daughter's flight was canceled because of fog so she drove the 600 miles to our house. She stayed in a hotel half way and arrived at our house minutes after we got home from picking up Laney. It has been very exciting here. There is no rest with a puppy Barbie 1 -
Barbie, Jake and Sasha!!
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Welcome Laney. Aren’t you cute!!
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Happy Friday. Yesterday evaporated in a whirl of cooking, cleaning fresh veggies, a bit of cleaning and sorting and then oh my gosh, trying to fix my InstaPot. I haven’t tried it yet but I hope it works. 🤞🏻 I will be disappointed if it doesn’t work.
Sandy, I hope you aren’t too sick with your cold. Wow, the weekend has arrived already. Hope you are feeling better each day.
Barbie, what an active few days you will have with a puppy and company. I would love to see more puppy pix if you have any. 🤩
Jackie, did you finally get your soup made? It sounds very good. Thank goodness your lemon tree has a protected spot now. Is the storm over? Some scary moments in Scotland I heard. True? Don’t let a friend talk you into anything that causes injury. That’s how my friend broke his kneecap, helping a friend with something dangerous on the friend’s acreage.
Anne, where are you my friend? Miss you.
Back to my chores. Hugs.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Yummy yellow trim on this teapot.
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Happy Friday! We did not go to Rob's yesterday as I have laryngitis and he told me to stay home and rest. My voice is still not back to normal today but I think it is getting better. I have been wearing a mask when near John and Laurie in the house so hopefully they do not get sick. They leave tomorrow after Laurie goes for her sewing class from where she bought her expensive sewing machine. I am hoping to be well enough to go to Mass tomorrow and out to dinner with Cheryl and Marisa since Marisa is coming home for the weekend.
John has set up my new laptop and I already love it. Just in time to take to Rob's for when I am there Sunday night through Wednesday.
Lin, I do hope you fixed your InstaPot so you are not disappointed.
Doing laundry and they just went out for lunch so I will jump in the shower. Have a good day all.
Sandy
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Another disturbed sleep for some reason and vivid dreams but although I could remember them when something woke me at 5am they’ve gone now apart from an image of an angry dog! This morning was mild and sunny and after a local walk I drove to Linda and looked round the garden she is trying to control. I took her a bowl of soup to enjoy later and cakes to eat with our coffee. We sat for several hours talking about a variety of things, one being a problem she’s had with birds nesting in her chimney and dropping down with no escape. A new electric hot air system was installed earlier in the year which is economical to run but the builders left a few bad problems. Blow me, when I got home I found George sniffing round my log burner where a sparrow that had fallen down my chimney was trying to get out! Once I had placed dogs and cat in the kitchen, it escaped my efforts to cup my hands round it and flew into the room so there was a merry dance to catch it and release in the garden. All is quiet now but George continues to look for it behind the stove!
Storm Babet missed us in Cornwall but is causing havoc in Scotland and northern parts of England. It’s dull with drizzle now but I’ll soon be lighting the log burner to make things cosy. Spicy Bean casserole again tonight and probably there’s enough for several days!
Wow Barbie, a puppy! You and Jake will certainly be kept busy but Labradors are adorable.
Sandy, I’m sorry you have developed a cold and hope you soon feel a lot better.
Lin, you’ve been busy too! Don’t worry; now I’ve got used to Sheila I won’t be drawn into doing anything silly. Climbing on a chair was enough of a risk without carrying hefty items! I do enjoy her company but also need time for my own long list of things to do! When I told Linda about some of the goings on yesterday I made her laugh so much she had a coughing fit with tears running down her face and I said laughter is the best way to deal with the demands! For some reason I associate that pretty teapot with the 1950’s and think it is that yellow trim.
Time for me to prepare an evening meal while George continues to look for the sparrow!
Happy Friday.
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We changed Laney's name to Annie because Jake's has two people in his past named Laney and he doesn't think of them positively
Here is Annie in her new sweater. We went to Petco (all of us including Annie) and daughter, Larissa, insisted on paying for the sweater and a bunch of chew toys. We brought back lunch from Taco Time then Larissa vacuumed and dusted and did some other chores while Jake took a nap
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It’s a leisurely Saturday for me after a week of being out and about. Our weather is showery but I did manage to walk on the moors with George and Betty without us getting wet. After that I drove into town for pet food and treats and am now going to get some housework done. This evening I will watch the England rugby team in a World Cup semifinal match against South Africa although I’m not optimistic they will win.
Annie is beautiful Barbie so it’s incredible she would have ended up with your Humane Society. Whatever the reasons, she has found herself a wonderful, loving home with you and Jake.
First job of the afternoon is to put together a hose reel bought recently that arrived in many parts. No instructions, just a few pictures!
Stay safe and warm everyone.
Jackie 🥰
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Happy Saturday! The sun is shining and should reach 60 degrees F. John and Laurie will be leaving after lunch to head home. My voice is coming back so I am planning on going to Mass with a mask and then hopefully out for dinner with Cheryl and Marisa if they are okay with my voice.
Jackie, good luck on your hose reel, they make things so difficult these days.
Barbie, Annie is adorable, how old is she? How does Sasha like her so far? I am glad Jake's daughter is helping and spoiling your new addition.
I am doing the bedding from both beds and then some towels. Tomorrow I will pack a bag and then go to Target for my groceries for Rob's house. He offered to go but it will be easier for me to go and get what I want so he can spend time with his family today. I am not looking forward to getting up at 6am Monday - Wednesday as I am not a morning person.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Glad you are feeling better Sandy. Oh my, you will be a morning girl this week! That is true devotion. ❤️❤️ I hope you are able to get to everything on your schedule.
Jackie, I hope you got that hose reel put together. I am betting on your success even with virtually non-existent instructions.
Barbie, I like the new name, the lovely sweater and the gorgeous photos. Seems like a good start. What a treat to have someone do the vacuuming and some dusting. 👍🏻👍🏻
I got some laundry done this morning, some more sorting and I swept the basement floor. I had vacuumed upstairs yesterday and I spent some time cleaning the dust/dirt canister. It is an old unit, one without any bag to replace which is nice but it seems there’s a lot of dust that gets away when emptying. 😁
I hope everyone is safe. Hi to Joy, Diane, Anne, Patsy, Jeri and all our Sneakers.
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Sandy, glad you are feeling better and ready to watch the kids. I know how hard it is for you to get up early.Jackie, a bit of rest sounds like a good plan after how busy you are and how hard you work.Lin, you get a lot done every day. Bessie has been welcoming to Annie but doesn't want to play like a puppy so she watches from a distance. The story of Annie's origin is that she and two litter mates were dropped off at a kill shelter in California and were brought up here. Both of her siblings are in line for adoption. We are deep in the challenge of potty training and have had to clean up a fair number of "accidents" in the house but that is the challenge of puppies and it will get better. She is less than six months old. She is a lap dog and is learning to walk well on a leash. Jake's daughter will drive back to California tomorrow. It was great to have her here and sad to see her go. Barbie 1
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Happy Sunday! It is sunny but chilly at 44 degrees F. We had a good time at dinner, Marisa insisted on paying the bill for the three of us and then we met Cathy, Cheryl's sister in law at a panic room where we solved the case in record time, fun times.
(we are holding the dead guy)
I will be packing a bag and going to Rob's tonight and staying until Wednesday. I am so happy I have a laptop now that has all my desktop does. It's the simple things that make me happy. lol
Barbie, it breaks my heart when I hear animals are dropped off at shelters or on the side of the road. I am so happy you adopted Annie and she will be so grateful. Glad you had a good visit with Jake's daughter and all went well.
Lin, love that teapot, so cute. I still am a little raspy but I will probably wear a mask around the kiddos so they don't get sick. I do feel better but have a lingering cough as I have had since I had covid.
Have a wonderful Sunday, I hope the sun is shining where you live.
Sandy
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The sun shone brightly on our morning walk across the moors but when I returned to my car I received a call from my nephew Sven to tell me his father, my oldest brother passed away. It’s very sad, especially for Sven who was very close, but John will be in a better place because he has been depressed and drinking heavily since his wife walked out about 5 years ago. After a couple of phone chats with relatives I went into the garden and kept myself busy and will now put the kettle on and light the wood burner.
I wish everyone a safe, healthy Sunday.
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