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Have a wonderful day.
Hugs from Jackie 🥰
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It’s all go! Walked at 6am and been to the hospital with Sheila again. More on that later. Our hottest day yet but thankfully my cottage always remains cool. Plumber now working on my leaky loo and just gone off to supply store for a rubber seal. I’ve also asked him to change over the toilet seat I couldn’t find strength in my hands to undo. Chatty man!! 😆
Happy Wednesday. I will be back!
Jackie
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Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Midnight so off to bed. An exhausting day but looks like a quiet time tomorrow so can spend time catching up and posting properly.
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Good night Jackie. See you tomorrow.
I ran errands this morning and did more research on home improvement companies. The guy from the fence company was here this afternoon measuring and talking about fence materials. Looks like it will be Cedar once again. Pricing to arrive in the next day or two. Talked to a friend from Church about a repair that has been undertaken for a roof leak. But it turns out they found more damage as they were doing the work. Eeeck. Price just went up. 🙁
And I heard from a friend late today. She has been in remission in connection with a chronic illness but found out it is back. Not sure what will be done but she is back on a medication which may help.
There ends my happy news for the day.
Take care everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Thursday!
Having a wonderful time with my son and DIL. It was really hot here with temperature reaching 105 degrees F. Today is cooler at 87, so will be going to the pool. We had a nice dinner last night followed by a game of Settlers of Catan which I won. 
Tomorrow we will be going to a Basilica in St. Louis which should be great. I leave Saturday afternoon on the train and Cheryl will pick me up at the station. Fun week with family. 
Lin, glad you are finally get answers for your fence. Is cedar better than vinyl, I have no idea except you don't have to paint vinyl. I don't think you have to do anything with Cedar except let it take it's own course, correct? Sorry about your friend and hopes she goes back into remission.
Jackie, busy as a bee as usual. Glad you got your loo fixed and a new seat to boot.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello! Finally a few minutes while chicken wrapped in bacon bakes in the oven. So much to do but I am pacing myself! Yesterday’s trip to Plymouth was upper 80’s in Fahrenheit which is a scorcher for us but a relatively early appointment for Sheila worked well for us because the hospital was quiet. I gave us extra travelling time, expecting the rush hour to delay us but I can see that with many now working from home, roads are quieter. I waited in the foyer and read my book while she went for her biopsy but after about 40 minutes felt the need to stretch my legs so walked outside and that’s when I received a phone call to say she was on her way. Luckily she bumped into the same volunteer who took her to the department so was guided back through what is a rabbit warren! She was unsteady on her feet so I suggested she sit and wait while I collected my car and drove to the entrance. That went well until, in a red hot vehicle, I had to work out how to get through the barriers because Sheila has a special disability badge for parking. I waved it at the screen but nothing happened so drove round the car park until I found an attendant who explained I had to show the back of the badge to the exit machine. The space for stopping at the front was full so I double parked and ran into the building only to find Sheila wasn’t there! A couple who had been sitting nearby told me she had mentioned she saw me pull up so went outside so back I went and found her next to my car. We had obviously passed each other in our rush to leave! The biopsy procedure was more involved than she was anticipating because they had to make an incision on the side of her temple and remove a piece of the nerve that is giving her so much pain. I called her this morning and although she didn’t sleep well is beginning to feel better, but sore.
The plumber that fixed the leak in the toilet cistern didn’t stop talking even when he had finished the job and swapped the seat. I really wanted to be outside but instead got the same life history for over an hour that I heard the last time he worked here. It was exhausting!!
Today has been wonderfully quiet and a bit cooler so I walked George and Betty locally, met who I now know is Lin with her gorgeous rescued black Labrador called Pip. He is fine with people but nervous of other dogs so we made a point of standing talking on a street corner for a few minutes so he gets to know my pair of reprobates!
I’ve dug up my garlic to hang to dry in the greenhouse and repotted a few plants.
Sandy, that sounds like a wonderful visit and how great is that you are being spoilt with transport to and from the train. You deserve it because you do so much to help your family.
Lin, my greenhouse is cedar so doesn’t require any coating but because our weather can be so wet I did paint one layer of clear water repellent when I first bought it. You don’t need to I’m sure.
Awful for your friend with roof problems. I can’t remember if I mentioned Sheila has a leak that turned out was caused when solar panels were installed on her roof. She lives in sheltered accommodation so the local authorities are responsible but that can mean a long wait, especially while we are in the middle of elections.
My oven is beeping so I must take the chicken out and steam a few veggies. Sorry I rambled so much!
Take care.
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Hello!
Sandy, glad you are having a wonderful visit. They usually come to see you due to doctor’s appointments. Even better time in store tomorrow. Yippee !
As far as cedar versus vinyl, many people like the look of vinyl and it doesn’t need any water proofing or anything. But, mold and mildews will grow on it and it should be power washed periodically. If anyone hits it with mowing or other equipment, it will crack and it costs much more than cedar. I got my estimate this afternoon. I am reviewing it closely.
Jackie, my first fence was cedar and I applied water proofing several different times when it was fairly new. I have disposed of my sprayer so a new fence will have to get along on its own. I highly doubt I will see a new fence get as old as this one since it is 27 years old. 😄
You have been super busy again but I am glad to hear you had a fairly quiet day. Yummy, garlic is hung. Excellent.
I did a bit of laundry this morning and sorted out card making supplies that I want to put away for now.
I may watch some of the debate. I am undecided.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Friday! We are back from visiting The Basilica Cathedral of St. Louis which was absolutely beautiful. We had lunch first and then walked to Cathedral in hot humid weather. My son went back for the car to pick us up when we were done thank goodness.
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Will spend the rest of the day relaxing and probably play a game later. Tomorrow I head home.
Have a good day everyone.
Sandy
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Finally a relaxing day mentally. I headed to the moors early with George and Betty so it was cool and easy to walk for an hour. At times both of them ran about at full speed which made me laugh! Before coming home I drove into town and the pet store because Brady was running low on his Whiskas food and he’s such a demon if he thinks I’m not feeding him enough! I haven’t done too much, just cleaned a few garden pots, swapped plants into larger containers to encourage growth and prepared an area of vegetable garden for Spinach Tree seedlings that Linda gave me a few weeks ago. I repotted them not really knowing what to expect and they shot up so I did a google search and wow, they can grow up to 6’ tall. I’ve got 8 plants and not sure there will be room for them all if they become so big!
Sandy, I also Google searched the Cathedral you visited and it’s breathtaking. That must have been a fabulous experience. Safe journey home tomorrow.
Lin, I’m sure your cedar fence will outlive all of us!! It’s renowned for being sturdy. I’m not usually into gold as a colour but love yesterday’s tea set, especially the pot. Your debate hit our news for obvious reasons! It seems wrong to me that someone so obviously incapable is being set up for humiliation but that’s just my opinion. Hope a replacement can be found, and quickly.
Trying for an early night.
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Hello. I sent a message confirming my acceptance of the estimate for the new fence. The estimate said materials had to paid for before the installation. I didn’t think much more about it when within a half hour they got in touch saying I had to pay for the materials immediately. It gets better. I was asked to drive downtown to drop off a check (not likely—there’s no place to park). I could call in with my credit card number and pay a 4% surcharge or I could get the check ready and they would pick it up. Sending them a check in the mail doesn’t work for them. With 5+ weeks of work ahead of me, I can understand the materials they need to order must be fairly astronomical but they should have said payment for materials is due upon acceptance of the estimate. Anyway, I moved some funds around, made out the check and told them they could pick it up. She said it would be this afternoon and if I needed to leave the house I should hide the envelope outside and resend them a text on where I put it. Biggest laugh, they couldn’t get here at all today. The poor lonely check is still waiting. Now they say it will be Monday—early afternoon. 🤦🏼♀️
Sandy, a very good trip…..safe travels home!
Jackie, wow, spinach trees? I have never heard of them. Each should produce a huge amount of spinach. Thank heavens you replenished Brady’s food supplies. Early night sounds very good.
We had a number of heavy rain showers today. So far, no severe storms. And I thought we wouldn’t get much rain this summer.
Take care everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Saturday! Last few hours with my son and his wife before heading home. It was a wonderful trip but I am ready to go home and sleep in my own bed. Hopefully the train won't be crowded and I can have my own seat. I won't get home until 8:00pm but it is still nicer on the train than driving 4 hours by myself.
Lin, they couldn't take your check information over the phone?' That would have been the easiest for all. I haven't written a check in a long time except maybe for gifts or donations. It is funny how they make it sound so urgent than delay the process themselves. It will be worth it in the end, I am sure the fence will be beautiful.
Jackie, glad you got some gardening done. I love when dogs run full speed doing zoomies, they look so pretty. I watched about two minutes of debate and had to turn it off. I wish we could get two new candidates instead of the two running. There is just no way I can vote for a man like Trump. I watched him on the Apprentice and he is the same bully as he was then. I am sure the world is laughing at us.
Have a great day and stay healthy.
Sandy
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Good afternoon. It isn’t as hot as earlier in the week. But it is sunny with a bit of a breeze so overall pretty nice for the end of June. It seems most of my friends have plans for both this weekend and next weekend. Since July 4th is midweek, people are extending trips and have more gatherings with family.
I have been enjoying all the photos posted by a couple who are taking an extended vacation including a drive across the country, time in San Francisco, and a long cruise to Alaska. Beautiful scenery in today’s photos as they took a small plane flight in gorgeous unpopulated areas.
Well, I need some more cardio minutes.
Wishing everyone good times and good health.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Oops! I’ve got myself to bed where I was going to post before sleeping but see only 4% battery life left in iPad so will have to leave until morning. After an enjoyable walk on the moors with pooches and Sheila, a quiet but productive day. Warm with some sunshine which suits me.
Nothing specific planned tomorrow so more of the same!
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Happy Sunday! Home safe and sound and it felt good to sleep in my own bed. A cooler day with temps only reaching the 70's. I may or may not go to pool today after mass, I will see how the weather is later. I had a wonderful time with my son and DIL, always nice to be with them or any of my children.
Have some appointments this week so back my busy schedule.
Jackie, glad to hear you are having good weather for a change. I wasn't good on sending Anne our posts last week but will resume again today.
Lin, still busy as ever and good for you with all the cardio. I think I gained a couple of pounds this week.
Have a good day all.
Sandy
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Cooler today because the wind has turned and coming from the north. I took George and Betty to a low section of moors and we strolled for an hour in sunshine before coming home to spend the day outside, although I did also make a couple of online purchases. After dropping a pair of my new reading glasses that somehow broke, I called the opticians to book an appointment to hopefully get them repaired for free since they slid off my face because they weren’t fitting properly since my eye examination back in February. It is in the same town as my hairdresser and I’m booked in there on Wednesday for a hair cut so will combine the appointments. This evening I watched England football team in the European competition play so badly against Slovakia, they didn’t deserve to win and yet somehow they did!
Your July 4th celebrations coincide with our general election when I’m still undecided who to vote for. Definitely not one of the two main parties!
I haven’t heard from Anne this past week but will do my best to make contact again.
My bedtime and both pooches already asleep, with snores from Betty!
Take care
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Good afternoon.
The weather has been lovely today although I have been mostly indoors. I have a Mourning Dove who has repeatedly crashed into my house over the past couple of days. There is something wrong with that bird. It has hit so hard that it recoils back and lands on the deck just abut immobile. Do birds ever have a death wish?
I attended online church this morning and tried to do some research on gas clothes dryers this afternoon. I made no progress. I would like to be prepared if my dryer breaks down. It is very old now…..
I also put in a small grocery order with Walmart to pickup tomorrow. While I was at it, I cancelled my Instacart membership. That is difficult to do. There is no option to cancel. You have to call customer service and drag along on the phone for a long time. I did not receive any acknowledgement that they have done that. I did put in a deletion request for my account but that does not shutoff the automatic monthly charge. 🤦🏼♀️
Sandy, I am glad you are home and got a good night’s sleep. Back to your busy life.
Well, onward to July.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Jake's daughter, her husband, and their older son, age 15 came for a visit this weekend. They live in California and drove up dropping the 13 year old son with his uncle and family in Oregon. A highlight from the family visit. Daughter spent the day with us on Saturday while husband and son went out for their own adventures. I got to talk to her about some things that were important about her being executor of our will and why we asked her to do it. Jake ordered delivery pizza for lunch (not on anyone's usual food plan, but delicious), and daughter offered to vacuum. The vacuum wasn't working right and while I was out with the dogs, she called her husband and not long after, he arrived with a new vacuum and said we couldn't say no to the gift. Then she finished vacuuming, swept or washed all the floors, and did a bunch of cleaning in the kitchen. They left by 5:00 to fix dinner at their Airbnb and left us in quiet. They came back today. Daughter spent the morning with us and son and husband arrived at noon with take out Mexican food for lunch. Later they helped move firewood into the house and chopped kindling. After they moved the firewood, I found three of Annie's backyard balls under the wood rack. Now she has six in the yard and three in the house. They are lovely people to be with. Jake started chemo on Tuesday and is understandably not feeling well. The visit was just right with no expectations for him to go anywhere or do anything. The last time daughter was here was when we got Annie. Annie remembered her so daughter and the dogs had a great time. Annie has just figured out how to go on long walks with me. This morning we walked for almost two hours after breakfast and again for 30 minutes after lunch. She is making friends with people and dogs all over the neighborhood.Lin, deciding on fencing is a big job. I was set on vinyl and have been happy with our decision but things might be different in our weather or our neighborhood. I've had to wash the fence with rag and soapy water every other year. This year we have a power washer which should make the job easier. Jackie, you are so busy and still have time for your dogs and your friends.Sandy, glad your latest family adventure was successful. Barbie 1
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Happy Monday! Busy morning ordering groceries for the 4th. I am having Cheryl and her SIL come to my pool, then making dinner before we go to outdoor concert for show and fireworks. Also need to prepare for my daughter and her husband who are coming next Thursday to spend the night before driving to reunion. I have a doctor's appointment at 2 to get results of my heart scan and have errands to run after that. Tomorrow i go to my accountant to get tax papers and then to attorney to deliver my signed papers. I am meeting friends for a late lunch/early dinner at 3 so a full day. Wednesday meeting my sponsee for a chat since there is no meeting Thursday. Busy days before the reunion.
Barbie, please forgive me but I did not know Jake has cancer, may I ask what kind? I hope he tolerates the chemo and gets the rest he needs. How wonderful of Jake's daughter to be there and help with so many things. I bet Jake was happy to see at least one of his grandsons. I also go over my trust and will with my son and DIL so they understand all my requests and my funeral arrangements. Having a trust stops the will from going to probate so it should be easy to just follow my wishes.
Lin, I don't like other grocery deliveries because I think they up the prices. I was going to have McDonald's delivered when the kids were here and the price was probably ten dollars more from me picking it up, which I did. Walmart charges a yearly fee which gives me free delivery on most everything I order whether groceries or store items.
Jackie, I can't even think about our election in November, I really wish we had two younger candidates who would work for the country instead of fighting with each other political parties.
Have a good day and stay safe.
Sandy
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Hello friends…..I did a few errands and then got home to wait for the fence guy. He did show up and now I am officially on the schedule. Yes!
Barbie, your visitors sound nearly perfect. No special needs, they helped out with very useful things, and didn’t stay too long. Wonderful! Best wishes to Jake as his treatments continue. Did you get all of your needed dental procedures? I hope, if they are complete, that they were not too overwhelming and not painful. Yes, we have different weather conditions here. Mold, mildew and fungus are problems on vinyl. It has gotten worse over time and I don’t know why. A few years ago I thought I would select vinyl but I discussed all the pros and cons of the various materials and then made my choice.
Sandy, on the run! I am trying a Whole Foods delivery subscription. I will drop it if I don’t like it. During the height of the pandemic, I ordered from Whole Foods almost every week as delivery was free at that time. Tax papers? Estate tax?
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Hello! Sorry I missed posting yesterday. It was another busy time with me falling asleep in the evening when really I should have gone to bed! Today I’m up early to take the pooches for a walk before driving to the hospital in Plymouth, this time for my skin cancer follow up. At least it’s a pleasant sunny start and if it continues I might stop off on my way home at a shop that sells everything from clothes to bedding and other linen. Seems we are all busy bees!🐝
Happy Tuesday.
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Jake was diagnosed with an obscure blood cancer related to lymphoma in 2018. He had a series of chemo that included injections and day long infusions for several weeks in 2018. The doctors have monitored him via blood tests since and until now when treatment was needed again. He takes four pills and day and will be monitored for the indefinite period that the treatment will continue. Half my dental work is done. The two fillings were done two weeks ago but the extraction won't happen until next week. It will include valium before the procedure and something to put me asleep during. My Sunday walking friend will take me there and bring me home. She's the one I take every six weeks for macular degeneration treatment and wait in the parking lot, so she was happy to be able to return the favor. We have no plans for the 4th except to provide comfort for the dogs during the noisy fireworks. Fireworks are banned in our town and neighborhood, but we will be able to hear home fireworks in nearby rural areas. Barbie 1
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Happy Tuesday! Change of plans for accountant, I am going later so that when I drop off the tax papers to the attorney's office I can just go straight to the restaurant to meet my friends. I am very frustrated with Walmart because they texted me last night to say my order would be delayed by two hours so I waited until nearly 9pm before rescheduling for today between 10-11 and still haven't heard a word this morning. It is a good thing I changed my time with accountant because I would have never had made the time we agreed. I hate to cancel the whole order because with the holiday it will probably only get worse. If not here by 1:00 I will have to cancel and start all over again tomorrow. Ugh.
Barbie, thank you for letting us know about Jake and his treatments. They seem to be working and I wish him continued good progress with his treatment. You sound like me when it comes to dental work although I haven't had an extraction for a long time I still have to have nitros and novacane when they work on my teeth.
Jackie, with all you do daily I am not surprised you fall asleep in your chair. I am glad you have a nice day for driving and good luck at the doctor which reminds me my heart scan was good and I don't have to go back for another year.
Lin, I need more good luck today with my delivery. The tax papers are income tax papers that the accountant got an extension for because his wife was ill. I have to sign and the attorney needs to know if a check is needed so he can close out Babe's estate. Next year my taxes should be easy and my daughter might be able to do them for me, we will see.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hi, what a rainy day. The sump pump is chugging along and more rain is pouring down. We are under a severe thunderstorm warning too.
Just wanted to stop and say hello. I tried Whole Foods delivery and once again I got the wrong sweet potatoes. That is something I apparently cannot order, I must go to the store myself.
Ugh, a tornado watch was just issued for this area until 9pm. I need to do some organizing and hope the power and Internet stay on so I can participate in a late afternoon dance class.
Sandy, good luck on getting everything organized on your schedule.
Barbie, thanks for the updates. Will be thinking of you as you go for the tooth extraction. ❤️ Again, best wishes to Jake. May the treatment be effective.
Jackie, did you have the opportunity to shop at that interesting store? It sounds like a good place to stop.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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It’s almost time for my bed and I’m ready after a busy day. We walked on the moors for nearly an hour so that I would know George and Betty would snooze while I was out. A pleasant surprise later at the hospital was finding a parking space right outside the hospital building I attended so no driving in circles when I got there. My examination went well with just one small area in the middle of my back to keep an eye on, except of course it’s not possible for me to literally see it, even in a mirror! If it becomes itchy I must use plenty of moisturiser so I won’t be tempted to scratch!
Back in my car I loaded up Waze with the name of the area the store is in I wanted to visit and set off. Three times it sent me the wrong way then back to my start point until finally reaching my destination! The store has been redesigned so to begin with I struggled to find the kind of clothes I wanted but then jackpot, I picked up two pairs of skinny jeans, a couple of cotton t-shirts and a lovely pink bath towel. Best of all was loose top in a blue and white Aztec type design that will be ideal if we get more hot weather. After a light lunch back at home, I spent a couple of hours tidying the lawn because we might get a small shower in the morning. I swear the lawnmower gets heavier each time I use it!
Tomorrow morning I have the appointment at the optician to fix my new reading glasses before my hair appointment and I’ll probably buy groceries on my way home.
Another tornado watch Lin. Stay safe. I heard today on the radio that hurricane season is starting earlier and with more force due to warming oceans, which isn’t good news for the smaller islands in the path of wild weather. Cute teapot!
That’s good news about your heart scan Sandy but not so good with Walmart not delivering. I hope they turned up in the end. Thursday is our election day and I will be so relieved to not have to keep avoiding news reports on the radio on who says what and the latest empty promise!
Barbie has reminded me I must phone my dentist for an appointment since the month has gone by since I tried but was asked to try again in a month. Where did that time go?
Midnight so I’m off to bed. 😴
Jackie
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Happy Wednesday! My meeting with my sponsee is cancelled as she home tested positive for Covid. I still have to run to post office and stop at Cheryl's for an outside chair for the concert we will be going to tomorrow night. Two other girls go early in the morning to save places with chairs. Hopefully it doesn't rain. Our early dinner was good and did a little slot machines which I only lost a little.
Reordered my Walmart groceries and hope they arrive on time today. I am still waiting for my refund because I talked to one man who told me if I wanted to pick up the order I could go to store. I did and they told me the order was not there and might have been delivered at the wrong place and to call the 800 number for Walmart. I did that and he said the order would be cancelled but the website says they can't guarantee a refund if order has been prepared and will send a confirmation if refunded. I have not received the email and if I don't get it I will wait until the charge is not pending and dispute it with my credit card company. I had the most frustrating day yesterday. If there is another problem with my order today that will be the last time I order from Walmart. I never had a problem before.
I am running behind and would possibly like to get to the pool today if I can get myself moving faster.
Have a good day,
Sandy
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Hey Jeri……wow, didn’t know the image was so small. I am sending BIG birthday wishes!!
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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A cloudy, drizzly day but it didn’t matter too much because I was busy with appointments. First I took George and Betty round the block then drove to the next town called Bodmin and visited the opticians with my broken reading glasses and second pair that were too loose. They were repaired free of charge while I waited and do feel a lot more comfortable.
My hairdresser was only a five minute walk away and as I passed an outdoor clothing shop I noticed through the open door a rain jacket hanging on a rack that was reduced for one day only from £100 down to £30. It’s breathable, waterproof and rather smart for dog walking but I decided why not? My hair is now smarter too after I told my hairdresser how wild it had been in the muggy weather. She tidied it but kept some weight to control it, hopefully!
On the way home I stopped at an Aldi store for groceries so am stocked up and won’t have to venture out in what’s forecast to be unsettled weather for the next 5 days. My polling station to vote tomorrow is in the village hall half a mile away so I will stop on my way to the moors with George and Betty. I will decide who to vote for when I get there and gather millions of voters are just as undecided as me.
Sandy, how annoying for you not to have received your groceries, especially if they can’t guarantee a refund. I would feel the same in saying I won’t use them again but these huge corporations don't care do they. 😠
The pooches are snoozing while I watch Wimbledon tennis and ponder what to eat this evening. Probably salad as it is already gone 7pm.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERI. Enjoy your day whatever you get up to. 🥳
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Looks like out plans are changing as the weather doesn't seem cooperative. Instead of going to pool if there is no sun, they will just come later for dinner. If it rains tonight we won't go to concert and will just watch a movie. Bummer.
Enjoy your day whether celebrating the 4th, voting in an election or just staying home.
Sandy
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A brighter day here but I wore my new waterproof jacket just in case when walking with George and Betty across the moors and at one point it did try to rain! On the way home I detoured to the next door village polling station and voted, although still undecided because I can’t see it making any difference with the mess we are in.
I managed to dry two loads of laundry in afternoon sunshine while I dead headed roses, watered pots and cleaned out the hen house. My plan is to sit up and watch a few election results but that might not last!
Happy July 4th to my American friends.
Jackie 🥰0
