Senior Golden Sneakers
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f So sorry to hear about Patsy's passing. I saw her address in my notes and wondered if I should sent another card. It is a reminder to enjoy every day both in our own lives and the lives of our friends.
Sandy, My Sunday walking friend has been getting injections for macular degeneration about every four weeks for the last year or so. I pick her up and drive her to her appointment. Either I do an errand or two while she's there or sit in my car in the parking lot and read or listen to a book. The appointments are 45-90 minutes long. This last time she found out that the treatments are working and her next appointment is in eight weeks.
Here is Annie in her new bed. She chewed through two layers of backing on the old bed to release the foam stuffing and it was too difficult to repair. The new bed is canvas and looks relatively indestructible. It's big enough for her and her toys Barbie
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Happy Wednesday! We ended up with several inches of snow but most of it came after I was home.
The appointment took forever and did not get the injection because it has to be approved by my insurance company. It seems my right eye is dry macular degeneration and my left could be wet. I go back on February 6 to have an angiogram to test my left eye. If approved I should get the injection in my right eye and depending on results maybe both eyes. I am a little apprehensive about this shot as it is new and has side effects, however if I don't get the injections my sight could get worse at a faster pace.
I am going to call my regular eye doctor today just to confirm this is the right decision. The thought of not being able to drive wants me to do all that I can.
My cold is better today and I will be staying in and resting possibly until Saturday depending on weather.
Barbie, do you know if your friend has wet or dry macular degeneration? The injection for the dry is new since 2023. I also would have to go once a month which is a problem as I will need a driver. Rob lives over 30 minutes away from me and takes and picks up kids from school while working from home.
Marisa will be back in college and Cheryl is the only one who might be able to take me but she also works from home and goes to many work events. I will have to figure this out but hate asking people for rides.
Lin, be careful shoveling please, you know how dangerous that can be. We only got about 3 or so inches of snow and I thought that was a lot. I think more is coming tonight along with colder temps. Got to love the Midwest. Ugh.
Anne, glad to hear you are still standing, you are being very cautious, good for you. Sorry about the meals but so glad you have Jilly as your faithful companion. Please do continue writing, it will mean a lot to your boys to have all those memories.
In my heart I knew something happened to Patsy as we all did. I will miss her sense of humor, her kind words and her stories with Katie and John. Rest in peace dear Patsy.
Sandy
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A bit of bad news here. The meds thought they had Corvid contained at last. Well, when I came out of my apartment for breakfast and to lock my front door the lady next door came out of her unit at exactly the same time. Our front doors are next to each other and she wasn’t wearing a mask. I was. I said “where’s your mask Gertrude.” And she said she didn’t need it anymore. Off we went to breakfast. Well, this afternoon, my lovely cleaning lady Fatima dropped by to see me at the end of her shift. You can guess the rest. Opening my door so I could see out, Gertrude’s door is plastered with infectious and quarantine notices. Since then, the nurse says she will test me in four days time! I’m not worried about me, but Jilly might have to go to Michael’s if I’ve caught it. However, optimistic as ever, I don’t think I’ll test positive and there’s no point worrying at this stage.
Just cross your fingers please for me. I have trouble breathing in winter ever since I got pneumonia a few years ago, but I have a humidifier which really helps.
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Good evening.
Anne, fingers crossed my friend. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 being optimistic is good! Jilly, look after dear Anne.
Sandy, the situation with your eyes is a bit confusing. I hope you were able to get in touch with your eye doctor. Let us know what you find out.
Barbie, oh look at darling Annie in her new bed. I hope this one lasts longer. I thought about sending a sympathy card but I have decided I will not. I don’t know what condition John is in. A gentleman in my church passed away and the family has requested we not contact their mom. She is suffering from confusion and dementia and doesn’t understand what is going on. I went back and looked at Patsy’s profile. She last was on MFP on May 14th. I cannot believe how long ago that was.
Jackie, I hope you had a good day. We have another round of snow heading our way by tomorrow evening. Total speculation on how much snow we will receive and how stormy it will be. Ah, stormy weather, not my favorite.
Well, my paper arrived and I have been cutting background pieces and another die cut for the front of the cards. I might start putting some things together tomorrow. And a surprise, there is a birthday party for a little boy in our church on the 21st. I want to make a card and send either a gift card or a gift. He is an Elmo addict I am told.
We’ll be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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What a day I had yesterday. All plans went out the window, and I had quite a few, but Linda phoned in the morning to ask if I could invite her and the lady that works a plot at the allotments I used to dig, over for coffee. Of course I said yes and Rachel arrived first, in tears. It turns out she visited her plot on Tuesday to find the nasty man I had so many problems with sitting there with a bonfire, burning her possessions. When she confronted him he physically attacked her so she had to go to A&E! He bruised her face and lip pushing her face into frozen ground and also fractured ribs so she has reported it to the police and was waiting for them to contact her for a statement but apparently nasty little man has already been to the police to say she attacked him! She’s in bits so Linda and I will support her any way we can but meanwhile I will visit the site later to take photos for her. Don’t worry, I’m not scared of him and anyway, I’m bigger but will let Linda know when I arrive just in case!
It remains very cold but more sunshine this morning so I have a cycle of laundry to hang out for a couple of hours.
Goodness Anne, this Covid outbreak is a constant worry for you. Everyone should be wearing masks unless in their rooms but sounds like you are the only sensible resident! Any chance you could return to your old homestead and live in the basement until Spring?
Lin, we could have done with that tea set and caption yesterday! It’s beautiful.
Sandy, my friend who phoned me from the South of France last week has the same macular degeneration diagnosis but has been told the injections don’t work for her so I’m guessing that’s to do with whether it’s wet or dry. I do hope you can get some encouraging information from your regular doctor.
Time wrap up warm to walk with George and Betty but I’ll check back later.
Take care everyone.
Jackie 🥰
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Jackie, what a day you had yesterday! That crazy man is a criminal and should be put away! I am shocked at the level of violence. Please do be extremely careful. Insane, that he went to the police to accuse her. She’s the one with a bruised face and fractured ribs. I doubt he has any injury. I am so angry to hear this. Bullies seem to rule the world.
Changing subjects, we had snow squalls overnight so I need to use the snow shovel again. At least my deck and porch need attention. Another storm is on the way later today with another 6 to 9” of snow expected. The roads are still not great. Lots of ice apparently. The tow trucks are out trying to clear all the stranded vehicles. 68 counties had a tow ban which was lifted. What a job those guys have.
Glad I have plenty of supplies although I will run out of fresh fruit. Good to have frozen fruit as well as some dried fruit.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Thursday! No snow today but a storm is coming tomorrow. Sergio, Marisa's Godfather is taking us out to dinner tonight before Marisa has to go back to school Sunday. I am not a 100% better but will manage dinner. I think I am going to skip my meeting today only because I didn't sleep well again and would like a nap before going to dinner. I might change my mind but we will see.
Jackie, I can't believe that bully is at it again. Rachael should press charges and bring her medical records and pictures to prove what a bully he is. What right does he have to burn her stuff? Something is wrong with that man and he keeps getting away with all his nastiness. You are a good friend and I hope you can help her get some peace.
The injections for the wet macular have been out for years but this is new for dry macular. I did talk to my own eye doctor and he reassured me this is the best way to go to stop the progress of it getting worse at a slower rate. The goal is to keep me able to drive and said he has complete confidence in his referral. I trust his opinion so will follow through with the new doctor.
Lin, my eye situation is confusing but now that I talked to my eye doctor I am fine and will get the injections needed to help with the macular. How nice of you to think of the little boy at church, I am sure he will appreciate anything you do. Glad you got your card stock for the cold days of winter.
Anne, how inconsiderate of some people. If there is Covid going around and you feel ill, either stay in your room or wear a mask. I do hope you are fine since you are so cautious. Life is so complicated at times.
Have a good day everyone, I know we will all be happy when Spring arrives.
Sandy
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JACKIE, I’m so worried about you. You mustn’t go to the allotment alone. Can you get a policeman to accompany you.?. Bullies are everywhere it seems. I never mentioned it earlier but I had a most unhappy time with a woman who lives close and complained the first day I arrived about Jilly barking when I left her alone when I went for a meal after years of living with me constantly in the house. Said she needed puppy school and a muzzle! I doubt I’d find a muzzle small enough, more like a rubber band.! Anyway, Jilly being Jilly soon won everyone else over with her friendly grin and waggy tail which means the woman has shut up and we content ourselves with glaring at each other when we pass. However I keep a close eye on Jill because I think this woman is quite capable of giving my wee girl a kick when no one’s looking.
Funnily her only pal is Gertrude who lives next to me and now has the virus. I said to Gertrude as we locked our doors at the same time. “Gerty, where’s your mask?” And she replied she didn’t need a mask anymore. I took it to mean she thought the crisis was over, but now realize she meant she’d got the virus and didn’t need a mask, and to hell with you lot if I pass it on. I’m surprised her friend Ida hasn't caught it. Judging by the accents of the two of them, maybe they aren’t keen on Englishwomen with Yorkshire accents! lol.
Maybe my cozy old basement is a good idea JACKIE, although I doubt newlyweds would welcome dear old gran living in their basement. Hobbes the giant cat would be okay. He and Jilly Bean get on well.
Anne.
PS. Sandy you popped in ahead after I posted. So sorry about your eye problem. Very worrying.0 -
Watch out, MFP is playing hard to get again so I had to bypass their password and somehow get in via Google. At least that worked this time!
I’m more worried about you Anne, especially after you worked so hard to avoid Covid when you were in your previous home. You’re right of course, the world has changed so much that joint families with a variety of generations aren’t as common anymore, except Asian families. Yes, do keep an eye on Jilly with grumpy next door. She obviously doesn’t understand pets need time to settle, as do we.
I’ve spoken to Rachael on the phone this evening and she told me she has contacted the police again and been told the case has been referred for investigation. The problem in this country now is so many government cutbacks in police and NHS staff they have to prioritise cases but the doctor she saw in A&E says she would have got similar injuries in a car accident so the bully can’t justify what he did. He behaved like some sort of psychopath, one minute smiling while telling blatant lies, the next trying to snap her neck and suffocate her. The police officer she spoke to was sympathetic but it might be a couple of days before he visits to take a statement. Ivor is crazy, mad and we think he should be locked up too but in case not, we are going to follow official procedures to get him sacked as a local councillor and also a very good friend of Rachael’s, who happens to be a local journalist, is so furious, as all of us are, she won’t stop until his behaviour is publicised!
Sandy, that’s good, your eye doctor has put your mind at rest so you are doing the best thing for you and continuing driving. Being told my driving license might be taken away was what made me brave enough to face my two cataract procedures!
Lin, do be careful shovelling all that snow. It’s only January 11th so lots more Winter to come! That’s an interesting tea set. I wonder if the word Jerusalem refers to our unofficial English anthem. Anne might know, being our font of knowledge on all things poetic. Dark Satanic Mills Anne; what do you think?
David just phoned to check if I’m ok and now it’s suddenly 7.30pm so I had better think about meal preparation.
Take care dear friends.
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Mmm, I’m no expert Jackie, but definitely dark satanic mills. “And did those feet in ancient times walk upon England's green and pleasant land.” It was my old school song as well sung with great gusto by grubby little Yorkshire girls at Assembly. Happy days. Sigh.
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Well, this is new to me!
Jerusalem ["And did those feet in ancient time"]
BY WILLIAM BLAKE
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon Englands mountains green:
And was the holy Lamb of God,
On Englands pleasant pastures seen!
And did the Countenance Divine,
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here,
Among these dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my Bow of burning gold:
Bring me my arrows of desire:
Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my Chariot of fire!
I will not cease from Mental Fight,
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand:
Till we have built Jerusalem,
In Englands green & pleasant Land.
And I just thought it an interesting teapot!
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We used to sing, I will not cease from men to fight. Never knew it was mental fight, lol. We live and learn.
Thanks LIN.
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😁😂🤣 It’s never too late to learn Anne! It was definitely the most rousing hymn in assembly, even if we didn’t know what it meant. Thanks Lin, I was singing it in my head as I read the words in your posts! 🎶 🎼 🎵
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Happy Friday! The snow has begun and it is nasty out there. Staying in of course and doing laundry.
Had fun at dinner last night and then we went in bar to hear the band and believe it or not ladies this old lady was asked to dance. I could hardly breathe when I was done but it was fun. lol
I postponed my cleaning lady until Monday and she was grateful, no one should be out today.
I have never heard of the song you sang but it must be bringing back fond memories for Jackie and Anne.
I didn't sleep well again so I think a nap is in my future. Have a safe and warm day.
Sandy
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Good morning. Well I’m feeling a lot more cheerful after being tested last evening in my pyjamas by a very nice nurse. I’m still upright, just got a very sore throat and cold, which I probably got from Gerty. She’s still in isolation because she’s testing positive but the meds suspect it’s just a very sore throat and a cold like me.
Actually I can’t complain. This home is really very nice, oh Lord, just have to stop while Fatima comes in to change the towels. Later, Jilly Bean loves Fatima who’s from Albania. The only way we can stop Jilly excitedly barking and leaping around Fatima is to shove a milky bone in Jilly Beans mouth. Anyway, if anyone is contemplating giving up cooking, putting trash out, washing up, snow shovelling etc, my advice is give it 3 - 6 months to adjust. Now if I could just get the kids to bring over my favourite armchair and desk life would be perfect. You can join everyone else in the big lounge for exercise, concerts, etc or, if you feel anti social stay at home with a book and a glass of sherry etc. The only blight is Corvid. Roll on spring when I can open the patio doors and do a bit of planter gardening and grow a few veggies. The only thing lacking here. I YEARN for green veggies as does our new table mate as she contemplates a dish of prunes at breakfast time. Enough on that score! She’s Danish and was born in the same year as me.
Anne.
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Hello, the weather forecasts are proving to be accurate. Snow, snow and more snow, add in the wind and we are experiencing a blizzard. Apparently there are criteria to meet to call something a blizzard and by gosh, we have. The temperatures will plunge as a cold front is working its way across the state. Extreme cold and wind chills aren’t forecast to abate until Wednesday afternoon. I feel the cold air sneaking into my house now. I put on a long sleeved t-shirt topped by a flannel shirt and a light weight hoodie. Feels good!
Anne, sorry you have contracted a cold and sore throat. More hot tea for the sore throat. Do take care of yourself. For goodness sakes, still waiting for the extra furniture pieces? Good grief! Those boys need a bit of a shake-up. You sound quite content with your living accommodations. I am pleased to hear that.
Sandy, what fun you had last evening. So your cold must be getting better. Sorry for the insomnia my friend. I hope you get some rest. Naps are good.
Jackie, how has today been going? No additional upsetting incidents I trust. How are Betty and George?
Time to finish my lunch and get back to that little boy’s birthday card.
Best wishes.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Hello ladies. Oops, midnight but my day is finishing as it began. I was about to grab car keys first thing and go grocery shopping when my iPhone pinged so I read the message from Linda about Rachael and paused to reply. Of course she responded and on we went until I decided to walk with George and Betty instead of shopping. For the first time since mid December we climbed to the top and although the ground and flood water is frozen, we enjoyed an hour of fresh cold air! Walking back down I first saw Brian with his Westie, so we chatted, then David appeared with Hattie so we walked back to the car park together. He had picked up a large bag of kindling for me which will see me through a couple of weeks which is very helpful because our cold weather will get worse next week!
Lin, I follow a gardener on YouTube who I think lives in South Carolina and today he was more interested in giving an Arctic blast weather warning for most of America but particularly mentioned Chicago and your area. He says it will hang around until the end of the month… just in case you aren’t aware! Canada to Anne. Record breaking low temperatures apparently so yes, if you could get your chair delivered, I would say you are in the best place for now.
Stay home Sandy too!
Love the Cheshire Cat teapot!
I shopped for groceries before lunch then got down to some investigating and slowly but surely I am collecting information through contacts to prove the nasty bully is also a liar which, as an elected official, is an offence so Rachael will be able to make a formal complaint then leave the rest to the police who will hopefully charge him.
Must get myself to bed. 🥱😴
Keep warm and safe.
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Hi everybody. We are expecting snow all day, but overnight it rained so hard for hours I could hardly sleep for the loud drumming on my patio French window. Definitely a day for staying indoors and I don’t need the armchair JACKIE, my sofa WAS delivered so Bean and I can cozy up on that.
I guess I really only need the armchair for telly watching or to make the place a little less uncluttered. No big deal.
The one thing I find interesting in communal living is all the different personalities and quirks. The gentleman with the beard who sneezes three times at all meals and is so loud he almost blows the roof off. The smilers, the ones who wear so many rings on each hand they could be jewelled knuckledusters and of course the complainers. It’s definitely a learning experience! And great fun not commenting but observing. A bit like village life really.
Anyway all for now. Must take Jilly bean for a trot and sniff.
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Happy Saturday! I believe the snow is finished, now comes the freezing sub zero temp. I haven't decided if I am going to Church later, it will depend on how the streets look. Family zoom call at 12:30 but other than that, not much going on.
Babe's daughter has been texting asking about dates for her visit and then for her husband. They don't travel together as they have 12 cats and one has to stay home with them while the other travels. Michele will come in in June for Marisa's birthday and stay in a hotel with her sister-in-law and friend but she asked if Dave could stay with me when he comes in two weeks later. I agreed, but not entirely happy about it since I haven't seen him in probably 20 years. One Day at a Time.
Anne, I think I could adjust to living in a place like yours. I would just miss having family stay with me when they visit. But you do have your own apartment so you are independent. People watching is always fun especially when they do weird things. lol Stay warm and healthy please. How is your sore throat?
Jackie, I do hope you can get rid of that bully or even worse abuser. He belongs in jail for hurting a woman or for that matter anyone. I do hope Rachael wins this case thanks to good friends like you.
I have been in the house since Thursday and will not venture out until the roads are good.
Lin, your weather is worse than ours and with the Republican debates Monday who will show up? I won't watch it but it seems only two candidates will be there if I am correct. I did have fun but will admit after dancing I was out of breath, old age is catching up with me. lol
Have a good day everyone.
Sandy
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SANDY, these homes have empty apartments for visitors. Drawback, you have to rent on a day to day stay. I think this type of living would suit your outgoing personality, plus all the card games etc. i tend to be a bit of a loner, MOST of the time, not always. Visitors can eat in the dining room, but again, you have to pay for their meals. Not as bad as a restaurant though.
Anne.
PS. Sore throat almost gone. Definitely not Corvid.1 -
Today has been one of those grey, bleak ones but after a leisurely start I drove George and Betty to our usual spot and walked across the top moor. Not much of a view what with the low clouds and mist, but the arctic wind has gone for a couple of days so it wasn’t unpleasant, plus I wore a thick pair of tights under my jeans!
My contact came through with information that proves the ghastly bully had been lying to Rachael about there ever being a council meeting that decided to evict her so I’ve sent her the relevant details for her to follow up and make a formal complaint. Then Linda messaged this afternoon to tell me her son had seen the bully walking with a stick so hopefully he hurt himself when attacking Rachael, although I wouldn’t put it past him to pretend she attacked and hurt him!
Sandy, Earlier this evening I came upon a YouTube live feed from Chicago airport showing the snow blowing across the runways. Brrr! My friend in France has confirmed her macular degeneration is one eye dry and the other wet! She now writes emails using the microphone and hopes it generally understands her but knowing that, it’s easy to just skip over words when reading that don’t make sense! Her husband bought her an electric bike but she worries she might drive into someone so tends to walk. One of her daughters lives in Canada and sent her a stick with 4 feet so if she has to pause, it helps with her balance. I’m not sure I would feel comfortable with a male guest I hadn’t seen for 20 years! Can’t he stay in a hotel?
Continue to keep warm sneakers. We are expecting another Arctic blast by Tuesday and possibly heavy snow Wednesday but I’m stocked up with fuel for the stoves and food for my tummy!
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Wow, what a day. Missing packages, loads of snow to move and thankfully I only had to shovel a little bit of it. The temperature has been falling and is already -11 degrees F at 6:30pm. I am not sure how low it is suppose to go? Maybe -20 so heaven knows what the wind chill will be. Church is cancelled for tomorrow. I did scoop a path across the deck and was close enough to knock off the long icicle on my furnace exhaust. Looks like it may be a long winter checking on that every day. The snow blower guys showed up around lunchtime. The two of them look quite grumpy but it has been a terrible week.
I have the cabinet doors open where there are water pipes to sinks in my kitchen and one bathroom upstairs. Hoping for no frozen pipes or anything else disastrous. It is darn cold though.
I talked to a lady from church forever this afternoon. I mean FOREVER. I couldn’t get away. Almost 3 hours…!
I tried a Silver Sneakers class today. It was a stretching class and I liked it. I have signed up for another one tomorrow as well as a walking class. Great selection of short Zoom classes 7 days a week!
Jackie, maybe that horrid man has a stick/cane to beat on people he encounters that irritate him. Such drama in your little corner of the world.
Anne, loving your descriptions of the cast of characters in your communal abode. Thank heavens there is no mandatory attendance and you and Jilly can spend time together without interruption. I hope your cold has not worsened.
Sandy, I would be very hesitant to have this man stay with you. Extended family I guess but you cannot know lots about him. Find him a hotel room!
Well, time to make more tea. I like warm drinks!
Talk to you soon.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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lSandy, I would be very hesitant to have this man stay with you. Extended family I guess but you cannot know lots about him. Find him a hotel room!
Just to clarify, Dave is Michele’s husband my step son-in-law. He is not a stranger, just been a while since I have seen him. I did tell Michele he could stay here. She changes her mind so much who knows if he will come or not!0 -
Might as well say my piece. SANDY, there’s no way I’d have this man stay with me, STEP son in law or not. I think Michelle had a cheek asking you to put him up. Honest the unthinking people who put us in these uncomfortable positions. Believe me it’s an eye opener living here. Elderly men still thinking they are with it with flirtatious asides. And some women ARE flattered. Easy to wriggle out of this if you are nervous. Just say you don’t want to be the subject of neighbours and the landlords speculation on who your visitor is.
Hope you will forgive me, and you know best in the end, but remember you are our friend and we don’t want anything bad happening to you.
Love, Anne. ❤️
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Up early and out this morning and ended up walking with Ruth and her Jack Russell Digby plus David and Harriet. We walked for about an hour and a half with no cold wind to bother us, then I drove into town for a few dog treats and more cat food. Brady does seem to eat more during cold spells and if it stops him catching quite so many mice, so much the better!
My friend Pat called me on WhatsApp as I was finishing preparing a pork casserole for my slow cooker so we chatted for a couple of hours. She will be retiring from her part time job at a supermarket now she is coming up to her 75th birthday but still gets bogged down in silly work politics. It will do her good to walk away because the job gives stress, then she can get a pain in her head related to her stroke.
Goodness Lin, that is cold and I understand your concerns about frozen pipes. My outside tap is wrapped in a thick layer of bubble wrap but I still worry because the supply in my cottage comes in at the same place and has frozen in the past. Not enough to burst pipes but to leave me without water. A good idea to open cabinet doors overnight… I will do the same as temperatures fall. That has reminded me to pop outside now to wrap the rubber pipe that connects the kitchen hob to a tank of gas because that can also freeze! At least the fire in my dining room is glowing and I will soon light the wood burner in my snug!
Anne, I think some men get silly when older, that or dream they are 18 again! Perhaps women do too although I don’t know any. Much happier being independent to do their own thing!
Happy Sunday everyone. Stay safe and warm.
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Happy Sunday! Minus 7 degrees with a real feel of minus 12. I am glad I went to church yesterday and will stay in and stay warm today.
I appreciate all the kind and worrisome thoughts but I really must clarify about Dave. He is harmless and the only reason I said I wasn't happy about him staying with me is because he is sort of a mope. He is ruled by Babe's daughter and I don't think makes any decisions for himself. I have to give him credit for staying married to Michele for 38 years because she is very difficult to live with. She is bipolar, schizophrenic and has more health issues than you can imagine, either real or hypochondriac. He was lucky he had Babe as a father in law since Babe took care of them whether in paying their mortgage or bailing them out of debt. Since Michele is a vegetarian Dave had to become one also so I have no idea what he eats but kidded Cheryl and told her I would make him a steak which he probably would love.
I am only kidding of course but trust me when I say if he does show up it will be fine. Cheryl and I will keep him busy since he will have no car and he will want to spend time with Marisa.
You really are such kind ladies and I love that you cared so much but Michele is very wishy washy and he may never come. She has already said airfare is high so she will let me know.
Have a good day and stay warm especially Lin and myself.
Sandy
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Hello 🥶🥶🥶🥶
It has warmed up to -13 F with wind chill up to -28. Overnight it was about -20 degrees with a wind chill almost -40.
The water is still flowing in the kitchen and the upstairs bathroom. In fact I took a nice hot shower this morning. And the furnace is still running although something smells a bit hot.
I checked the furnace exhaust pipe and no ice buildup but the sliding door to the deck was extremely difficult to open.
A package went missing in the mail yesterday. First time I have ever seen Informed Delivery highlight an entry in red saying location of package unknown. 😧 that package has the sentiments I was going to use for Valentine cards and St. Patrick’s Day cards. Darn!!
Church is canceled today of course.
I signed up for several Silver Sneakers classes. The first one turned out to be unwatchable The instructor’s broadcast kept freezing up, audio cut out and he shut off the chat so there was no way to inform him of it. I left. Hope the second class a bit later works well.
Sandy, we didn’t mean to beat up on you. ❤️❤️
Jackie, the need for additional cat food—that was something that came up in my conversation that lasted hours. She has a cat and the one thing she had someone pick up for her was cat food and she said she needs to get out soon for more!
Anne, hello. How are you feeling today?
I guess I will make some lunch. I have been paying bills, I need to ferret around and find if there are any I missed lurking about.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Frigid Monday! minus 6 degrees and only getting colder. I am staying in once again and my cleaning lady postponed until Friday when it might get a little warmer. Her car won't start and I was going to tell her to postpone anyway as it is too cold for anyone to be out unless necessary.
Lisa invited me to her parents home yesterday to watch a movie, but I declined. Unfortunately, my TV service is not working but my internet works for watching TV on my computer and/or streaming. I am glad I bought a laptop as it was more comfortable watching TV sitting on my recliner couch. I think the cable to the TV might be frozen but there are many outages in my area. Thank goodness the electric is still on and the pipes seems to be doing good. It is drafty in here with all these old windows but I just turned the heat up and use the fireplace when in the living room. I really have no place to be until Wednesday when I relieve Lisa's mom for sitting as Rob is supposed to go to office Wednesday and Thursday. It's only a little over two weeks before Cheryl and I go to Las Vegas so that will be a nice break.
Have a good day my friends and keep smiling, Spring is around the corner.
Sandy
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Happy Monday. An Arctic blast has arrived here too so I stayed off the moors and instead took Betty and George for a quick stroll round the block, then left them at home while I drove to a tyre garage because mine looked a bit worn. Good news, he told me they are legal and safe so to pop back in a few months when he will check them again. Although very cold, the sun shone all day so I finally sorted through tomato seeds and planted them. Chopped a few logs then it was time for a cuppa and set fires. It’s going to be well below freezing tonight so I’ve brought the seed trays indoors then I can dream about juicy summer tomatoes!
I hadn’t spoken to Sheila since last Sunday so we caught up on the phone. She’d had another of her bad migraines but was beginning to feel better.
Sandy, I find I watch more internet than tv these days. Nearly all our tv dramas look dark and depressing but perhaps I’m just getting older and more sensitive! I assume Las Vegas will be a lot warmer than Chicago so that’s something to look forward to.
Gone midnight and time for bed. It will be lovely to snuggle into my duvet because now the fire is dying down my feet are cold.
I hope everyone is keeping well and warm.
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Hello. Like everybody else we are experiencing extreme cold, it’s minus 8 Celsius and snowing. But, tomorrow it gets colder. Michael came over with his friend on Sunday, a) to introduce me to Tamara (who I immediately liked) and b) to bring me a home cooked meal of roast chicken breast with an interesting filling, roast potatoes and oodles of green veggies. I shared the chicken with Jilly and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. He’s a good cook, my Michael but I think the filling, which was cheese based was supplied by Tamara. He also brought Jilly Bean enough food to last for two weeks come what may with the weather.
And he’s also got ideas about springing me out of the home. lol. I’m not sure these plans will actually materialise mind you. Something to do with selling his condo and buying a house with an attached granny flat. His cooking which is far superior to the homes cook could lure me away so watch this space although in my case I’m not holding my breath, and by the time it became a reality - well I’ll be pretty ancient if still around.
Other than that bit of startling news not much to write about as we all sit huddled in various forms of fleecy tops. Gerty is still in isolation, the only one now I believe. Maybe more later today. Breakfast time coming up.
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