Senior Golden Sneakers
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Happy Wednesday!
Another day of staying home and I love it! I will try and get all my cards done today and maybe wrap the kids presents. I am going to finalize my car insurance today and save about $200 so that is good. Will be sitting the next three days but for shorts periods of time. I go for my back injection tomorrow morning, then my meeting and then to sit so Rob can take Robby to the dentist.
Friday night they both have something to do and Saturday Rob asked for me to come since Lisa will be gone all day for a class or something. I really don't mind sitting, it is the long drive that I don't like.
Lin, I think I am busy until February but that's my life. lol
Jackie, between your weather and the post office I would be stressed. Always something to make things difficult isn't there?
Barbie, love the picture of Annie and Bessie, best buds!!
Anne, it's just a matter of getting used to things in a new place and you seem to be adjusting well.
Depressing weather doesn't help anyone, but the sun will come out tomorrow. (maybe)
Have a good day and keep staying healthy.
Sandy
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Hi, I have been doing a bit of cooking and vegetable cleaning then switched over to paying bills. I didn’t get around to addressing envelopes because I am not feeling well. Sinus headache and unhappy stomach. I haven’t had any coffee today, just some hot tea and wow, no go juice means I am ready to nap at the drop of a hat.
Sandy, that is a great amount to save on your car insurance. 👍🏻👍🏻 great hunting!
I am still waiting for a package to arrive. It has food products which must be refrigerated. Nothing arrives before dark lately.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Thursday! Going for an injection in my back this morning, then my meeting and then to sit.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello sneakers. I missed posting yesterday because what was going to be a quiet day turned into something else. Just as I was about to make toast for breakfast I received a phone call from the company that offers a care package to vulnerable people by way of an alarm to wear. I was told Sheila’s system appeared to be not working so could I drive over to check she was ok? I popped George and Betty in my car to visit, thinking we could go somewhere to walk afterwards. Turned out not only was Sheila ok but she had spoken to the company the previous day to let them know their communications box was flashing. I pressed the red emergency button as a test and got through to the same man who had called me to let him know everything was plugged in where it should be. It wasn’t registering at his end so an engineer was booked. It had started to rain by the time I left so I drove back towards home, parked up and took George and Betty round the block. Finally back home I mucked out the hens and fixed another piece of plastic sheeting on the chicken run roof while George seemed to sniff around the bottom of the garden. I called him several times to come in and when he finally appeared he was covered head to foot in thick mud! Into the shower he went along with his plastic bath so I could leave him soaking for a few minutes. Finally shampooed and rinsed he was blasted with my hair dryer before curling up in front of the fire! By then I had missed breakfast and lunch!
I saw Linda had been phoning while I was out so we caught up and she told me how she had been caught several times in floods driving home from visiting a friend. It sounded horrendous but today we have been experiencing similar conditions so I left Betty at home and walked George locally on roads that were turned into rivers. I had planned to visit Sheila but postponed that visit!
Phew, that was a long ramble, sorry! To cap it all Linda, the English football team needed to score 3 goals to get to the top of the table and progress and everyone was cheering when they managed 6 goals but the other match involving the team who had been at the top went into overtime and they scored twice in the last few seconds so out we went!
Love the Santa cat! 😁
Time to check on the hens as, although it’s still raining, it’s not as heavy so I’ll pull on wellies and slide down the garden. Hope it’s dryer where you all are!
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After the storm came an amazing sunset that turned everything, including me, pink!
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With that sunset turning you pink JACKIE, no need to colour your streaks and just let Mother Nature add to your good looks! That was quite a day you had!
Here it’s like the lull before the storm. Not much going on. Well, snow was covering the ground when I opened the blinds this morning. A heck of a draught blowing through the French window has me thinking wearing gloves in bed tonight! That’s if Mark forgets to bring tape to seal the window edges. Meanwhile heaped cushions are doing a good job.
I quite enjoyed lunch. Light but adequate. I didn’t have soup for once but enjoyed a veggie quiche and a melon slice, followed by strawberry mousse. Tonight it’s chicken divan and veggies. I’m hunting for a container to bring back a little for Jilly Bean.
And that’s my day so far. I won’t join in the afternoon activities but will watch a Harrison Ford movie at home instead. Mikes back at work but in his office catching up on paperwork with the door closed!
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Good morning. I’m home from a jaunt across the moors and it was obvious both George and Betty had been getting bored with our short strolls round the block because they’ve been running and zooming for an hour. It was bright but a cold wind blew on the top moor. As we returned to the car park I met Brian walking his Westie so we chatted for five minutes, then David drove in with Hattie followed by Ruth with Digby her Jack Russell and finally Paul with Brody. We compared notes on yesterday’s floods but Betty soon started to shiver so I bid them all farewell and headed home to hang out a few items of washed laundry but within a minute a threatening cloud drifted over so it’s now set up on the airier in the garden room.
Are you alright Lin? You certainly weren’t feeling great on Wednesday so your absence has been noted! I do hope it was nothing serious.
Haha Anne, it was certainly like looking through rose tinted glasses yesterday evening so even the pets looked as if they were wearing highlights! I joined you with veggie quiche for lunch but in the evening I cooked whole meal pasta with mushrooms so nothing to share with my gang!
Sandy, a busy day yesterday AND an injection in your back! One of those events would have been enough for me!
Plans today include finishing housework I started yesterday then cook the small amount of beetroot I managed to grow ready to pickle in red wine vinegar. Clouds are building up now so I can’t see I will be doing any work outside.
Happy Friday. Stay warm and safe.
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Hello, I stopped drinking coffee for a day and switched to all hot tea all the time. My stomach was very unsettled but a change in food and beverages has helped. Sorry, I have multiple online events each day. It seems people have really ramped things up for the holidays. A friend called yesterday and it was one of those long conversations. Difficult due to her hearing issues and memory problems. Later, a friend started texting and that went on for a while. And suddenly the day had escaped!
Jackie, glad that you got out and Betty and George were able to romp!
Anne, sorry to hear that you have a draught in your room. That’s not at all good!
Sandy, how was your injection yesterday?
Well, off to an online session.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Friday! Well, it happened again. I went down to my garage to get my injection and my inner door was locked. I couldn't find a key to unlock it so I had to cancel and change my appointment. My cleaning lady put my garbage in the trash cans and locked the door. I called my landlord and he was in Mexico. I walked to the office and asked if anyone could help me and Randy a guy who has done repairs for my landlord came with a screwdriver and a credit card and got the door opened. Kind of scary to know it was so easy but at least the door is inside so still feel secure. I did make it to my meeting and then to sit so all turned out okay. I have my next injection next Thursday. BTW, I did find the key to garage it was locked in garage with my house key on the same ring. I now have the garage key in my house.
Laundry is going and I am going to noon mass as it is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church.
I am sitting tonight unless Rob changes his mind about going to his meeting. (he goes to several a week)
Lin, glad you are feeling better and sorry you are so busy. I hope you are at least enjoying what is keeping you busy.
Jackie, I am glad the boys got to do zoomies, I love watching them do that it makes me laugh. I just keep moving although it is nice to just sit and do nothing once in a while.
Anne, keep warm, I hope Mark brought the tape for the windows.
Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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We got our RSV vaccines yesterday. We couldn't go together like we usually do because we can't leave Annie home alone or in the car alone, so Jake went before lunch and I went after. The pharmacist who does the injections commented that we weren't there together and Jake told her about the puppy so when I arrived, the first thing she asked was about the puppy.
So far, no reaction from the vaccine
Barbie
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Happy Saturday! Sitting today so have no time to chat. Have a good day and stay healthy.
Sandy
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About to go out to a Royal Marine Christmas concert which should be fun. Rain on and off all day so nothing exciting achieved although the pooches have had 2 walks in between.
Happy Saturday.
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Good day! Snow has just started…❄️❄️
I am doing laundry, working in my art journal and reworking 30 of my Christmas cards. I think I found an add that will make them look better.
Happy sitting with the kiddos Sandy.
Jackie, wow, that concert sounds wonderful. I hope you’ve had a good time by the time you read this.
I hope everyone is having a good day. Be safe.
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Happy Sunday! Chilly winter day. I am going to see the Rat Pack, a singing group with Cheryl and Babe's niece this afternoon. It should be fun, it is sort of like a speak easy atmosphere. Babe and I went last year with Cheryl, Marisa and Marisa's then boyfriend and had a great time. I am done with sitting for the last three days so welcome the adult time.
Lin, we haven't snow yet, but I am sure it will be coming. BTW, I think I lost my battle with social security. It seems they raised it about $84 but are still charging me $564 for Medicare where as I was only paying $164. I guess it will change next year after my 2023 tax return but it is so frustrating.
Jackie, I hope you had a wonderful time at the concert, it sounds like it would be amazing.
Have a wonderful day every one, only two more weeks until Christmas Eve.
Sandy
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Happy Sunday everyone. Our roads are still running rivers but I did time our morning walk right for once so we even saw a splash of sunshine! Last night’s concert was wonderful and I was so impressed with these young adults and their talents. We listened to carols, marches and separate solos, one on trumpet played impeccably by a female Lance Corporal who was sooo young, then later another girl who was playing saxophone in the band but then picked up a violin to play a beautiful classical piece that was spell binding. Both got huge cheers when they finished.
Being a cavern, it was draughty but we dressed knowing it would be and also enjoyed a mug of hot spiced rum before the concert started! It is a man made cavern but the only history I know is that during WWII, when Plymouth was badly damaged from constant bombing, the navy stored its supplies of rum in there. Our navy gives its sailors a tot of rum every day, a tradition going back hundreds of years!
I’ve been on a zoom meeting this afternoon with Canadian friends, my brother Bernie and friend Pat. Bernie showed us a view of Spanish blue skies and told us it’s 24C which made the rest of us extremely jealous!
Wow Lin, reworking 30 cards! You are amazing but I know you want them to look right to you.
The Rat Pack sounds wonderful Sandy. I love music from Sinatra, Sammy Davis era and even a bit of Dean Martin! Have fun.
Hello to everyone else who drops in.
Time to cook an evening meal.
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Not much from me except……..we now have three cases of Corvid in the home. One lady lives across the corridor from me. I’ve never had Corvid so I am being very careful and not mixing much, but of course you can’t avoid the dining room, or wear a mask eating. Whatever will be will be. The good news is - Michael is now over his bout.
So take care dear Sneakers, it’s back!
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Hello friends. I have been working on getting my Christmas cards ready to put in the mail. I am still missing a couple of addresses and the last few cards need very good notes inside. But the rest of my cards are ready to mail tomorrow. Yippee!
Hi Anne, argh, more Covid. Seems to be the theme lately. I know you will do your best to stay healthy. Glad your son is feeling better. Hi to Jilly!
Jackie, that sounds like a lovely concert. So glad you dressed warmly. Thanks for the photo! Glad you got a good walk in today. Happy pups!
Sandy, hope you enjoy the Rat Pack. I remember the photos/video you shared last time. Good group.
Moving on, I think I need a bowl of soup. Exciting right? 😅
Be safe everyone.
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Happy Monday! We had a great time yesterday and the music was wonderful. I have an eye appointment today and sure hope he can give me a new prescription because my right eye seems to be getting worse. If it is the macular degeneration I am not sure any prescription will fix that. My friends are picking me up from the eye doctor and we are going for an easy lunch until my eyes are good to drive home from being dilated. They are very kind to do this for me each time I go to the eye doctor. I may stop and get my shingles vaccine after but still thinking about it since I am a little nervous about side effect but I don't want every want to get shingles again.
Time to jump in the shower and get ready. Have a good day.
Sandy
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Interesting day so far. Well for me anyway. Jilly Bean and I went for our one mile rapid walk at 7;15 to dodge all the folks emerging for breakfast later on, and after breakfast I spent quarter of a hour vacuuming my apartment. I brought my vacuum with me when I moved. Of course I’m not supposed to do this, but poor Fatima is so overworked why not and especially as I’m still capable. She emptied the canister, hugged me (a big no no actually with Corvid across the hall) and said I’m her mother. In my wildest imagination in the past I never thought I’d become an Albanian young woman’s mom! After that, lunch and as we finished our coffee, Bernie who's 92 opened up to me and with tears told me about her sister who caught polio as a child. After that we had a few laughs because she in Nova Scotia and me in Yorkshire had very similar backgrounds as children with village life etc. It is really a small world. Now if we could only stop these ridiculous politicians intents of blowing us all to kingdom come! So much for me isolating!!!! However I am back in my nice clean apartment with Jilly Bean who’s just eaten a piece of chicken filched from my lunch and she’s now fast asleep in her comfy doggie bed. I wish she would sleep in it at night, but no, she prefers to sprawl next to me on her back whilst I cling to the bed edge.
And that’s about it so far.
Stay safe if you can friends,
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Hello friends. Mailed my cards this morning, worked on a journal page and boxed up an item that I was selling on Facebook Marketplace. I had an extended phone call with a friend. I finally had to tell her I had to go.
Anne, my gosh, what a day! You definitely have many different types of people. Making friends! Makes life interesting.
Sandy, flying low again today! I hope you got some good news at the eye doctor’s office today. Did you get your first shingles shot?
Well, need to get moving along.
Be safe.
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Lost my post!! 😲😬😠 Hey ho, hopefully back later.
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Happy Tuesday! My eye doctor is sending me to a Retina doctor to see if I am a candidate for injections in my eye or eyes. It is a new medicine approved by the AMA for dry macular degeneration.
My appointment is January 19 and my friends will pick me up until I am able to drive home from being dilatated. My other friend gets injections for wet macular and she is the biggest baby ever and has reassured me there is no pain with the injections. My doctor did not change my prescription and told me to wait until I get the injection to see if it makes a difference. I trust him 100% so will do as he says.
I tried calling social security again only to be on hold forever and then the call dropped. I think I give up and will just have to accept the $300 loss a month for a year. It's too hard to fight the government.
Jackie, sorry you lost your post, I hate when that happens.
Lin, I decided to wait on the shingles shot and ask the back doctor if his injection will cause problems with the shingles vaccine. I am not sure but think it is a steroid that is injected. I will try again next week if all goes well.
Anne, I give you credit for vacuuming, I cannot do it anymore because of my back, thus the cleaning lady. Bryanna used to vacuum for me, but now that she is California it's a little difficult. We all knew you would be well liked at your new place, you are such a nice person who wouldn't want you as a mom??
Now that I am frustrated I guess I will wallow in my self pity and get on with my day. Enjoy yours.
Sandy
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Hello, I hope everyone had a good day. Busy day with little bits of this and that. Finally received my last big bill of the year. I was wondering it where it was at. Showed up a bit later than usual. Tomorrow is dentist day. Glad is isn’t a typical December with super low temperatures and icy roads.
Sandy, wow, your eye doctor is great. Glad to hear you will be examined by a retina specialist. I am a wimp, I would worry about everything including the exam. Sorry, you weren’t able to get through to Social Security. I don’t know if they decide these things in a few weeks or a few months. Don’t give up hope.
Jackie, sorry you lost your post.
Everyone else okay?
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Happy Wednesday! Had some confusion with Amazon but hopefully it is straightened out after speaking to customer service. I might try calling social security again but don't think it will do any good.
I was supposed to sit today but Rob changed his mind about going to the office. I am going to a play with Cheryl tonight so was glad he did. I will try and wrap the kiddos presents today if I have time.
Tomorrow I go for an injection in my back and then to meeting. Busy times during the holidays.
Lin, good luck at the dentist, not my favorite thing to do. I am also glad we are not getting snow, it could bypass us all winter I wouldn't care although I do like a big snow storm if I can stay home and watch it snow.
Have a good day everyone and keep staying healthy.
Sandy
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I’ve been having problems getting on to MFP. Midnight now so off to bed but will persevere tomorrow.
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Good evening. Dentist’s appointment out of the way and nothing needs major repairs. Happy day. 🥳🥳
I spent quite a bit of time trying to find a vision provider in my new coverage plan effective 2024. Yipes! Difficult, confusing and my eyes are worn out. And no, I didn’t find anything. I will get back to it another day.
Jackie, sorry about the problems getting to this site. Seems to happen often right? That and losing posts.
Sandy, I hope you are enjoying the play right now. And I hope the injection goes well tomorrow.
I hope everyone is okay. Take care.
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Hello Sneakers. I will try to post again but can’t begin to go back on what got lost! It continues to rain, of course but I’ve managed to walk on the moors a couple of times and today we walked round the block without getting soaked. Halfway round there is a property where the lady puts out plants for sale so I’ve bought a Christmas gift, a Lily for Linda’s water garden. I think that was put in a post I lost! The cattle grid has reopened today so I phoned Sheila to let her know because her journey doubled to get to the local shop. I’ve been out with her earlier in the week for coffee and cake, finished writing Christmas cards and posted yesterday, along with a couple of parcels and even spent a couple of hours in my garden yesterday afternoon clearing leaves. It is mild again so that encourages me! I was even brave enough to open up the grid over my mains water meter to peer into the darkness and read it. That’s been sent on but since I was in credit 6 months ago when we had a hosepipe ban, in spite of all the rain, I don’t think I will owe them much.
I’m now doing some housework and collecting together recycling cardboard, plastic and cans to drop off at the end of the track on my way to town this afternoon for a pedicure, because they pick up at 7am tomorrow and I don’t fancy carrying it all up in my jammies, even if it will be dark!
I’m clicking post reply before this disappears!
Take care everyone.
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Hello friends. Did a bit of grocery shopping this morning and some cooking this afternoon. A friend called and we had a lovely long conversation full of laughs! She had gone to a number of movies: Barbie, the Taylor Swift movie as well as Oppenheimer. Amazing! Lots of good movies for a small town theater. She is healthy and happy. Not many of my friends are so happy and untroubled. Wow!
Jackie, glad the cattle crossing has been completed. Lucky Linda, a plant for her water garden! You are getting so much completed. Good for you. Understand getting things organized ahead of time. We have the same sort of pickup time here so you have to have things collected and taken out to the curb because they will be driving about before 7am.
I hope everyone is well. Take care.
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Happy Thursday! Busy day, went for my injection couple of winches but I was fine, I go back in three months if needed. Went to Costco to have them fix my glasses because one of the ear stems fell off. He advised me not to use a soft case for my glasses as it distorts them but fixed both pairs and gave me two hard cases free of charge. I then went to my meeting and after stopped for gas and went to the bank for my cash presents. I am done with all my Christmas shopping, now I just have to wrap the kiddos gifts. I will also order groceries tomorrow so I can get the appetizers I need for my meeting next week and for Lisa's parents house on Christmas Eve. Things are moving along, even though I am going broke.
(just kidding, I think)
Lin, glad you had a fun conversation for a change with someone who is enjoying life.
Jackie, sorry MFP is messing with you and like Lin glad the cattle crossing is now open.
Hello to everyone else, it is already dinner time and I had no lunch. Have a good evening.
Sandy
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Happy Friday! Laundry has been started. Going to be a mild day in the 50's but as of now no plans to go out. Tomorrow we are going to a kids Christmas party at the place I played bingo, so that should be fun for the kiddos. Busy week next week and can hardly believe Christmas eve is a week from Sunday.
Time sure goes fast when you get old.
Have a good weekend and I hope everyone is happy and healthy.
Sandy
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