Senior Golden Sneakers
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Happy Saturday!
Presents are all wrapped, ribs are defrosting for tomorrow, I think I am ready.
Zoom call with family and later mass, other than that the day is mine. Still having warmer temps but rain, no white Christmas this year. I listened to Christmas music while wrapping and spent part of my time in tears, I am missing Babe and remembering all that he went through at this time last year. Christmas is always emotional for me, it just touches me in so many ways.
Barbie, I would imagine that Amazon took on part time help for Christmas, thus the U Haul trucks. I did my shopping early to avoid the rush. Enjoy your turkey dinner and ice cream, sounds delicious to me.
Anne, I hope Jackie responded to you so you know your email went through. Keep staying well, we need your humor and your stories to keep us smiling.
Lin, even if alone, enjoy your Christmas no matter what you want to eat. Watch the Christmas movies, my favorite is It's a Wonderful Life. No matter how many times I watch it I cry.
Jackie, I do hope you are having MFP problems and feeling better. We are missing your posts.
Have a good day everyone and hope you have a great Christmas/weekend.
Sandy
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Hello. Working on laundry and starting to gather ideas for birthday cards. We will see what comes together.
My water/sewer/trash pickup bill went lost in the mail. It was shown on Informed Delivery out for delivery a few days ago. It did not surface so I tried to login to the website and it recognizes my account number but will not let me login. And it won’t give me a reset as it says my email address is unknown. Well, they won’t be open until at least Tuesday. I may just put an electronic payment in and add a few dollars from my sort of usual bill. It seems to take at least a week for those payments to process (by the city). Or maybe the paper bill will show up next Tuesday….doubtful.
I am doing some laundry today and am watching content from PBS and Hallmark. My month long subscription ends on Christmas Day.
I won’t be doing lots of cooking because I want to get other things accomplished. There’s always New Years. 😄
Barbie, the U Haul option happens here from time to time. I always look twice though. 😂 Enjoy the walks, the pups, dear Jake and all that you do. Lovely life my friend.
Sandy, all set to enjoy the holiday. And I hope you do enjoy it.
Another friend passed away yesterday. It is a mix of happy and sad season. I cannot watch that Jimmy Stewart movie each year. It is too heart wrenching. Maybe every few years I will make it through the entire movie. I have watched most of my favorite Christmas movies but some may be watched for a second time.
Anne, hoping you are well.
Jackie, hello??
Missing Joy, Patsy, Diane, Jeri, and the rest of our Sneaker pals.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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I have been watching "A Christmas Carol " on TV and listening to the audio book. Also watched "White Christmas " 0
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Hello, it’s only me from over the sea, NOT dressed up like a Christmas tree! The home looks wonderful though with large blow up snowmen looking through the windows, two beautifully decorated Christmas trees, and large santas and reindeer all over the place which frighten small Jilly Beans until a furtive sniff tells her they are not real. Very festive until you get to the dining room, tables devoid of table cloths and napkins and blah food because most of the staff are at home with Corvid. More than the residents in number actually. Outside it’s as gloomy as sin which is very fitting for the winter solstice. Non stop rain.
Oh well, it’s the season to be jolly anyway. My eldest has gone off to Ottawa to try and persuade his 88 year old dad to sell his mountain home and move back to civilisation. After all he’s had 5 bypasses and he’s lived through three long power outages since November and is keeping warm with one candle and a wood stove. Shades of Bob Cratchit! Good luck with that Michael because his dad is a loner and natural hermit and won’t want to give up the log house he built. Personally I don’t think Mike or his stepdaughter should try to persuade him to move to Ottawa where the step daughter and husband live but think of other means to keep the old lad safe. He most definitely wouldn’t like to live in the place I live, normally teeming with old folk, but now rather empty in the public areas as we avoid each other. To be honest, I wouldn’t mind spending Christmas half way up a mountain, provided the electricity stays on and there’s enough food to last until April.
I’m supposed to be spending The Day with family but will get the nurse to test me before I go. I don’t want to infect them, although my grandsons partner is a teacher, the only one who works outside the home.
And that’s about it friends, A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND STAY SAFE!!!!!!!!!!
Anne.
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I emailed Jackie and this is her response. Praying she makes a quick recovery.
Hi Sandy, sweet of you to check. I’ve been hit by a nasty virus that’s doing the rounds. Not Covid or flu apparently but might as well be. I woke up Wednesday with a horrible cough and sore throat, then couldn’t keep anything down. I’ve lost track of the days but friends have been visiting and keeping an eye on me. Just as well because Friday I was in my kitchen when I felt every last bit of energy disappear and with that, slid to the floor! My friend Christine found me and with a lot of pushing and pulling because she is half my size, I managed to get up into a chair. I’m sleeping a lot and Sheila has been in with cans of soup, which is about all I can face for now. My school friend in London has caught it and is struggling the same and Jill, I used to walk with daily with her dog Scruff, developed it last month and is still suffering.
There are offers to walk George and Betty but it rains constantly so for now, the garden
is as far as they go. They are happy to snuggle with me!
I’m sorry I couldn’t find the energy to even switch on my iPad until today so thank you for caring to make contact. I will keep in touch and hopefully soon be on the mend.
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Oh JACKIE, very sad to read the above and on Christmas Eve of all days.
I so wish I could help as well with the pets and chickens but mainly help you.
Get well soon. It goes without saying you are in my thoughts
Hugs, Anne.
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Happy Christmas Eve and/or Saturday! Once Anne said she tried to email Jackie, I thought I would try just in case Anne's didn't go through. Poor Jackie, she is really hit with a bug and I hope it ends soon for her. She will definitely be in all our hearts this Christmas.
I am about to put my precooked ribs in the crock pot so they will be nice and hot for our celebration later. I will bring them to Lisa's parents house before going to Mass and drive with them to church.
I am also bringing wine and of course the presents. I have asked my neighbor if she could help me carry the crock pot down the stairs because I think it will be too heavy for me. She has agreed and I hope her husband is home to carry as she is a little thing.
Enjoy your Christmas Eve and no matter what you do, remember to be grateful for at least one thing tonight, I know I am grateful our little group keeps together and although we have never met, I feel like you are special friends.
Sandy
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Thinking of the dear Sneakers. Jackie, I am so sorry you are ill. I wish I could help. ❤️
Anne, I hope you get to see your family tomorrow.
Sandy, I know you will be busy celebrating tomorrow.
Hello and best wishes to all our Sneakers.
Best wishes.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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I hope your day is wonderful and filled with love and happiness whether you celebrate Christmas or not!
Sandy
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I got to sleep a little late today plus walk for more than an hour and get the turkey in the oven in a timely manner to be ready to eat close to our usual meal time of 11:00. I've already watched my fill of classic holiday movies along with listening to an audio book of "A Christmas Carol". Dogs are lying at my feet under the table with Annie trying to get Bessie to play with her. Jake is in the recliner sending text greetings to family members who celebrate Christmas.
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Merry Christmas although it ain’t very merry here. I had my misgivings about the woman who sits next to me at meals. Coughing, spluttering and very cantankerous last evening. So on my morning corridor walk with the pup I checked all the doors and sure enough one door had the ominous virus container outside it. Second walk round (four walk arounds equal one mile) the nurse was putting up the infection notices. I asked if it was the woman who sits next to me at meals and she confirmed that Bernie has now got it. Bernie is very social and told me off yesterday for being overly cautious about spreading to my family. She was going to her daughters come what may. Well no, she’s now in isolation for 14 days. Back at my place I took off my Christmas finery and re -clothed in jeans and shirt because I aren’t going anywhere. Just let the family know I’m keeping clear of them until I’m sure I’m not infected.
So instead of Mary Jos delicious dinner I’ll be having warmed up turkey here with the other poor souls who are stuck in the same boat.
How are YOU doing JACKIE, on the mend I pray.
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Hello friends, I am still working my way through various holiday movies. And still enjoying them.
I have finished one birthday card and the other four are partially finished. Yippee, measurable progress!
My vegetable soup is ready to eat. On another wet and drizzly day, it is particularly delicious. And there will be leftovers.
A number of folks in this area are reporting they are ill today. Most frequently cited is the flu.
Anne, well I do hope you and Jilly stay healthy. Seems quite difficult these days.
Jackie. I hope you are better today.
Barbie, on schedule for a lovely turkey dinner. Wahoo!
Sandy, a day of celebrating for you. So glad you saw Bryanna!
Joy, hope you are well.
Hello Patsy, Diane, Jeri, and all our Sneakers. Best wishes.
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I hope everyone is enjoying themselves.
Anne, we have to stop saying the following year will be better. I’m sure we’ve done that the last couple of years!
I’m so sorry you can’t be enjoying Mary Jo’s cooking. I’ll never understand people being so selfish as to cough and splutter over fellow diners, knowing Covid is in the building. Please take care and don’t be too polite if someone coughs in your direction!
I’ve managed to eat porridge for breakfast and some roast veggies this evening but as I become tired the sore throat returns. It continues to rain so I’m not sure now it will ever stop! George and Betty react to it the same as me; take one look outside and turn back. I understand it might be dry Saturday but at least it is very mild.
Time for bed.
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Well Christmas turned out to be very different but interesting and enjoyable. Lots of texting between me and the family. The dinner wasn’t bad at all, although the mushy apple stuffing wasn’t my idea of stuffing. Out of 90 residents, maybe two dozen were at dinner, most sitting alone at their dinner tables like me. It was interesting to see who maybe haven’t relatives to visit. The dining room was very quiet after the usual noisy chatter but that in itself was pleasant. I left before the wine was served being prone to migraines. So, a very different Christmas this year for our family, but not half bad.
Hoping like mad today has you feeling much better JACKIE. No, I don’t expect 2024 to be any better than 2023.
Happy Boxing Day everyone,
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Wow, a break in the rain clouds so, after a bowl of porridge I took George and Betty out for a walk. It was the first time since Wednesday so I took my time and halfway round stopped to take in the fresh air before heading home. Christine and Richard phoned me and I was instructed to drink as much water as possible so as not to become dehydrated, which is one of Christine’s bug bares. I’ve just tried to heat mushroom soup in the microwave but following instructions on the tin sent most of it over the rim of the bowl so dry toast and a piece of cheese for lunch!
So pleased to read you are still standing Anne and managed to make the most of a quiet dinner. I’m saying nothing about 2024 other than hoping heads get knocked together, but that would take common sense and right now I can’t see where that’s going to come from.
Happy Boxing Day. Wet, windy weather on the way for me! 💨💦
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Except another case overnight. Opposite apartment to me again. Still upright, ANNE.0
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Hello. Happy Boxing Day. We have had a change in weather. Today is cold and we have periodic snow flurries. Time to get the trash together, we have a day late pickup. I have finally finished the 5 birthday cards and have sorted through much of the card making stuff I had everywhere. Well, things are still somewhat scattered but the die sets are back together, the foiling is pretty much all in one spot. Next, I hope to get back to the Valentines.
Anne, I am glad you are still standing although surrounded by folks with the virus. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Jackie, wonderful that you were able to get outdoors a little bit. I am glad that George and Betty aren’t wanting to spend lots of time outdoors right now.
Other than cards, I did make some quinoa today. Delicious!
People are still celebrating apparently. I heard this morning that people who have travelled are expected to return home on Thursday or Friday.
Wishing everyone well.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Wednesday! Looks like I forgot to check in yesterday, although I swore I did. We went to the museum all day yesterday and although I was exhausted after walking 10k steps, it was fun except for kids being crabby on and off. lol
Today we will be celebrating with Bryanna at Rob and Lisa's house. She and Spencer will pick me up and will have pizza and spend time with kiddos. Today is also my son's 16th year of sobriety, I am grateful.
Tomorrow Cheryl, Marisa and myself will be taking a very dear nun friend out to lunch.
I think I have the day to myself Friday and Saturday but then New Year's Eve an early celebration with the kiddos and New Year's Day we are going to Legoland.
Busy times but next week I hope we just all enjoy staying home and getting some rest.
I am sorry you didn't get to spend time with family Anne but you are wise to try and keep them safe. I do hope you will remain standing upright, you seem to be very cautious.
Jackie, I hope each day you are getting stronger and this bug leaves you alone. I am sure the pups were grateful they got extra cuddling time with you.
Barbie, sleeping in is always good in my book.
Have a great day and soon it will be a new year, hopefully with fewer illness, stress and worries.
Sandy
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Hello. Another cold, wet, dreary day. A bit of snow but it keeps melting as the temperature has been a bit above freezing this afternoon.
Today I put together a few little bluebirds. I think I may ink up another piece of paper and cut out some more. They are so cute!
Sandy, I cannot keep up with you! Enjoy everything and your time with everyone.
Jackie, hope you are feeling a bit better.
Anne, hoping you are still well❤️🤞🏻❤️
Wow, Wednesday already. Ticking down to New Year’s Eve. 🥳
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Well, it was all pretty exciting here, sort of. My table mate got the bug on Christmas Day. She’s a lovely lady from Nova Scotia and was telling me she didn’t worry about Corvid and was off to her elderly sisters on Christmas Eve. And off she trotted only to be felled by Corvid on Christmas Day. I stayed here and the funniest thing happened. Jilly and I were in a deep sleep at 5 minutes to midnight when Jilly heard my front door being opened and no doubt woke everyone around us by loudly barking at an intruder. I reared upright to find the night nurse looming over me. Was I alright. At midnight, no I wasn’t, I was hopping mad at losing my privacy! She muttered “go back to sleep” which I didn’t and seemed quite upset that I was alright. So the next day found me at the head nurses office to get tested seeing I’d sat at dinner 2 ft from Bernie who was now in quarantine. It turned out the night visitor was a “misunderstanding” and I tested negative which made me so happy I forgave the midnight visitor.
The outcome of all this is keeping me cautious but careful and so happy to see my two meal servers back and recovered and Jilly bean and me slept like logs last night.
Michael my eldest returns from Ottawa today and I wonder how he got on with trying to get his dad to return to civilisation and all its problems.
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Happy Thursday! I am skipping my meeting today for our luncheon with Sister Maria. Tonight I will have game night with Bryanna, Spencer, Cheryl and Marisa and maybe one of Marisa's friends. More activities next week so will welcome staying home tomorrow and Saturday. (so far)
Anne, I would have had a heart attack if someone came into my house at midnight. Did she just go in the wrong room? I am glad you are staying well so continue to do what you are doing. Tell Jilly good girl for protecting you from strangers. Did you have a bat in your hand? lol
Lin, I can hardly keep up with myself with all that is going on. You can keep your snow, I would be happy without it until I am able to stay in and watch it from my window.
Jackie, hope you are feeling much better today and there is a glimmer of sunshine in your life.
I don't have much time so have a great day.
Sandy
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Today was my first outing in my car in over a week but I very nearly didn’t get far because yesterday’s storm knocked down a small tree covered in ivy that was hanging precariously over our exit track. Luckily I was able to squeeze past it in order to take George to Debbie Woof Woof for his postponed appointment. Sadly, her little dog Ziggy collapsed on Christmas Eve because of a massive tumour giving off toxins, and had to be out to sleep. My two raced around being silly then after his hair trim, George seemed to sense Debbie’s sadness and sat very close to her while we had a cup of tea with her mum Maddy. After I brought the pooches home I drove into town for pet food but when it came to food for myself, I still don’t have an appetite so bought very little. My energy level is rock bottom so I’ve agreed to go for a dog walk with Sheila in the morning to gain some strength otherwise I’m sleeping all the time!
Very little rain today and hopefully we’ll have a few breaks tomorrow.
Goodness Anne, I’d have been furious too having someone sneak into my room at midnight. Well done Jilly for protecting you but the intruder was lucky not to be bitten! Continue to remain free of Covid. ❤️
You’re finding lots of pretty teapots Lin and there you go, straight into birthday card making! Not so cheery weather for you either. Wouldn’t we all love some sunshine!
Enjoy your games night Sandy. Sounds like you are having lots of fun this Christmas period.
I’m going to have an early night because this morning I didn’t wake up until gone 8am.
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Anne, well good job Jilly! What a fright though. Glad you are still well. Have you heard from Michael? Continued good wishes sent your way.
Sandy, I didn’t know you kept in touch with a nun. From your school? Affiliated with the church you attend?
Jackie, wow, your first outing in quite a while. Very sad news about Ziggy. Glad you are getting plenty of rest.
And our forecast includes a good chance of some sunshine tomorrow. I plan to pick up a little grocery order taking advantage of that sunshine. Exciting right? 😂
Anyone having or attending a big New Year’s Eve party? I haven’t been to one for decades.
Still eating leftovers?
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Happy Friday! Finally a day where I can stay home all day and night. I am doing some laundry but that is about all. We had a nice lunch with Sister Marilia and fun at game night. Nothing going on until Church tomorrow, then early New Year's Eve celebration with the kiddos on Sunday, where we eat and dance until the kids countdown begins around 7pm. I will go home and watch New York come in and then stay up to midnight to watch Chicago bring in 2024. I hope 2024 is a better year but will be grateful to make it through another year.
Lin, Sister Marilia is my age and used to live in the same area as Babe's Parents. They lived and worked at a nursing/retirement home near them and Babe's father did a lot of free construction work for them. They used to walk to his parents house and have coffee and sweets and bring Babe's parents dandelions from their garden to cook and eat. Babe and I became good friends with them as well and when Sr. Maria retired to the nuns retirement home we would often visit or have her come to the house for dinner.
I haven't seen her much once separated but it was wonderful being with her again although her Brasilin accent is sometimes hard to understand. lol
Jackie, glad you got to go out but sorry about Ziggy. It is always so hard to lose a pet but knowing they had a good home helps a little. I hope your walk with Shelia went well this morning and you are getting stronger every day.
Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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Hello, daylight is coming to an end for today but we did have a number of hours of sunshine it was great! I had a little order to pick up at Whole Foods this morning. I ordered horrible for me foods and drink. Salt, grease and sugar. Woo-hoo. Maybe I can wait another year before doing something this crazy!
I put away my groceries and then worked on my printer again. It stopped printing and I changed ink cartridges but one is apparently leaking so I hope it doesn’t mess up the printer. I don’t have another cartridge to try. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
This afternoon I drove to the library to pick up some books they were holding for me. Wow, what a full parking lot. It must have been the excellent weather.
Just talked to a friend for quite a while. It was lovely to speak with her, it has been a long time. She is having her family Christmas tomorrow.
I have been working on Valentine designs again. I have tried a couple of things but nothing has come together yet.
Sandy, wow, what a nice get together. You are so good at keeping in touch with people. Excellent!
Jackie, I hope you are doing well today.
Anne, hello, have you heard from your family this week?
Hi Joy, Barbie, Diane, Patsy, Jeri and the rest oof the Sneakers.
It is the weekend again. 🥳🥳
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Happy Saturday! We are finally seeing some sunshine today. I have another day of staying in until I go to Mass at 5:00. Bryanna and Spencer are using my car but will be back in time. Will be busy the rest of the week so glad I had a couple of days to recoup.
Lin, you are always busy but at least you are doing things you enjoy.
Hello to everyone and I hope you all have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello and happy Saturday. Yesterday I was picked up by Sheila and after stopping for a few groceries we drove to the top of Caradon hill where our transmitter sits. It was dry but blowing a hoollie and George and Betty had a great time running about in the wind. It was difficult to walk at times but fun too. It was the only place to go to avoid the waterlogged ground but after half an hour we were all worn out, in fact that was me done for the rest of the day! At least one of the neighbours had made inroads into cutting back branches and bits of tree lying on the track so this morning I was able to walk with the dogs to the road and round the block. I’ve still no energy and had to pause halfway but it was another dry morning so we could take our time. I cleaned out the hen house just in time as the rain arrived and we now have yet another storm with strong winds and torrential rain! I phoned Sheila because yesterday her daughter had major surgery and a hysterectomy after a long wait due to doctors and nurses going on strike! She’s hoping to go home to her family tomorrow. I also phoned Linda and it seems her son has caught a similar virus to mine so there’s lots of it about!
Chicken roasting in the oven and a quiet evening planned.
Take care everyone.
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Good evening. Another day with some sunshine and more fussing about with different dies and card stocks….finally, something is working. I have just a few card fronts put together but I hope to get lots more finished soon and then it’s time to start figuring out what type of sentiment will work. Well, my wonderful junky food has made me quite ill. Good grief, revolting development.
Sandy, enjoy the rest of your festivities!
Jackie, I am happy to hear that you are getting around more. Rest up and replenish your strength. Little by little.
Thinking of you dear Sneakers. Be happy.
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Happy New Year's Eve Day! We had a little snow with more to follow but they said no accumulation so I hope they are right. I will be going to celebrate with Rob, Lisa, kids and Lisa's parents this afternoon with Portillo's and an early countdown. Once home I will welcome in NY and then Chicago.
I wish you all a wonderful 2024 and hope we continue to be friends through the New Year with good health and happiness.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sandy
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New Year’s Eve! Looking forward to the Rose Parade tomorrow. No partying here tonight.
Watched online church this morning and since then I have been assembling cards. Made more progress today but still not finished.
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