Senior Golden Sneakers
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A drippy Tuesday for me! I can’t shake this bug off and am told the symptoms could be Covid! It’s annoying because a dry and not so hot day would be perfect for all the gardening I want to carry out but that’s impossible at the moment as I continue to sneeze and blow my nose! This morning George and Betty had a very short walk but didn’t seem to mind, and I visited the supermarket very early so hardly anyone there, and bought a few supplies. A boss from nearly 50 years ago phoned for a catch up and I’ve promised to try to visit him in October when I have an appointment with my dentist whose practice is in his area. He is in his 90’s and loves to reminisce, in fact just threw Anthony Hopkins’ name into the conversation from when he worked with him. I can’t keep up with that kind of name dropping!!
Lin, I do hope you haven’t done major damage to your back and shoulder. Tylenol for you and Paracetamol for me!
Sandy, I hope your Trial place sorted themselves out. Modern technology can’t beat a pen and paper for efficiency!
I must feed the hens their afternoon corn, then the pooches and Brady, then me, but first I want to change my bedding so hopefully have a better night’s sleep. Last night I managed about 2 hours!
Take care and stay safe.
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Hi, no improvement on my back and shoulder. Darn.
Jackie, yes, I suppose it could be Covid. Lots of it here. Several of my friends had it recently and took Paxlovid. They thought it helped. I hope you are on the mend.
Sandy, did you get another visit to the pool today? The weather was good here (again).
I hope I will be able to sleep tonight. I was up for a couple of hours again last night. Could not get comfortable. Just kept trying to find a comfortable spot.
I hope everyone will have good days. ❤️❤️
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Wednesday!
John and Laurie should arrive around 4pm. Bryanna is coming around one to do my hair, maybe just a cut, I feel blonde enough. She will also vacuum for me as it hurts my back to push the vacuum. We will play a couple of games and then go to dinner and come back and play more games. It should be a fun night.
BTW, I did not have an appointment with the trial yesterday, it is the 20th like I had written down.
I did make it to the pool for a couple of hours yesterday and I am sure it will be closed when I get back Tuesday.
Lin, I am so sorry about your back, you might need something stronger than Tylenol. Maybe give your doctor a call?
Jackie, oh no, maybe covid? I do hope the medicine works fast and you are feeling better today.
Have a good day all.
Sandy
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Hello. I did get out today and did a number of errands. The pain was less today. Hoping this trend continues.
Sandy, busy, busy, busy. What a lot of fun on your schedule. Wahoo!
Be safe and happy everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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I stopped everything yesterday and rested which seems to have worked because my head is slowly clearing. It has turned a lot colder so I dug out my Winter waterproof jacket to walk this morning and was glad it has a fleece lining! George loves the cooler weather and did lots of zoomies while Betty did her best to keep up. Even Brady is spending more time in the cottage so his 8 years are catching up with him! I needed to visit the farm supplies store but dropped the dogs back home first. I had skipped breakfast so I could make an early start and that meant I was tempted to buy an Apple doughnut that I’ve just eaten with a cup of coffee. Nothing tastes good, not even coffee, so I assume Covid hit me at the weekend but I’m winning the fight! Rain arrived as I drove home so I will make it a house cleaning afternoon. Not much needed, just a quick run round with the hoover.
Sounds like a fun evening Sandy. I wonder if younger generations will appreciate the joys of sitting round a table with loved ones, playing cards and board games? Much more fun than studying a phone!
Good to read your pain is subsiding Lin. It’s too easy to strain muscles as we get older.
I have been sending Anne some of our posts and owe her an email so will attach a few more. She is still hoping to post on our Sneakers page one day but her life seems busier than mine!
Happy Thursday! Wow, another week rushing by and I didn’t get any gardening done. So frustrating but maybe next week!
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Happy Thursday! I have been busy since yesterday with John and Laurie coming here and then Bryanna for dinner and game night. Laurie took me to Costco this morning for new glasses and then I had a mani/pedi appointment. I just got home from running around looking for a post card which 5 stores did not have. Hopefully the airport will have one tomorrow. My daughter sent me a test about a little boy from her Church that moved to Tennessee and he is hoping to get a post card from every state. I tried and I might even try making one but I still have laundry to put away and beds to make besides packing. I hope to keep in touch while I am gone but will see. I will be back Tuesday.
Have a good weekend,
Sandy
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Hello.
Sandy, yes, you have been busy! So we purchased new glasses at the same type of store (Costco) in the same week. 🤓
Jackie, it does sound a lot like Covid. I am sorry your treat and coffee didn’t taste good. I hope you feel better each day.
Today I found out a friend who was just ready to leave on a trip with her husband for several weeks in their lovely new camper rushed around too quickly and took a fall in their upstairs bedroom. She ended up in an ambulance that took her to the hospital. She fractured her kneecap in two places. That was on Tuesday morning. She will be transferred to a rehabilitation hospital and will need to stay there for several weeks at best. What a detour. Life throws lots of curves.
I can’t believe tomorrow is Friday already.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Some very lovely cookies
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It’s a mild day and so far dry, so I am able to get several things done. Yesterday afternoon I received news that dear Les had passed away. In spite of his 99 years he had received Radiotherapy treatment to slow down cancer that was spreading but had taken a bad turn a couple of days ago. I am so grateful I visited him a couple of weeks ago when we chatted for a couple of hours. He laughed about the happy pills he was prescribed and it was lovely to watch George and Betty take it in turns to jump into his lap. A lovely memory of him to hold on to.
After a walk on the moors this morning I bought a condolence card to drop off at his home. He should have been travelling to London today to attend his sister’s funeral but as no one was there I assume his immediate family have gone anyway.
My head is gradually clearing and I’ve been able to get some pruning and weeding out of the way. Also picked tomatoes but I will need a lot more sunshine if so many left on the plants are to turn red! My taste buds are still letting me down but one ripe tomato was enjoyable!
Have a wonderful trip Sandy and stay safe.
Lin, that’s sad your friend took such a nasty fall just before a trip away. These things can happen in an instant however well we plan. I love the plate of cookies. How clever!
I must get back to my gardening because rather threatening clouds are looming so I will need to pack away tools.
Happy Friday.
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Hello, another mild day. I went to Walmart very early this morning to pick up a little order. My light sweater wasn’t really warm enough. 🤗
Jackie, I am sorry to hear that Les has passed but how great that you and George and Betty spent time with him recently. I am glad your taste buds are starting to come alive. A good tasting tomato is an excellent start.
And I hope you get lots of sunshine to help all of those tomatoes ripen.
Happy Friday to everyone.
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Good evening.
Another lovely weather day. I did my cardio classes, finished reading a book, went down the street to a sale at a neighbor’s house. Today was a sale where you just picked out anything you wanted and paid whatever you wanted. Nothing was marked. I didn’t buy anything but made a donation as the money raised is for the lady’s granddaughter who is planning to study in New York.
I texted with a friend about this book I was reading (an author we both like) and found out she made a last minute decision to go on a trip to Aruba with a friend who had already booked accommodations. She said she is enjoying days on the beach. This is her second overseas trip this year with girlfriends. No husbands included.
I also heard from a friend who was working on some type of gardening and did something to trip on some landscape rock. She took a hard fall and thinks she has one or more cracked ribs. She has a doctor’s appointment this week. She would like to have it checked out although I don’t know what they would do for cracked ribs.
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Saturday!😄 The fun continues in Florida! Went to two beaches just to walk the beach, some shopping, escape room and a game. Hopefully the weather co-operates tomorrow for a relaxing pool day.
Sandy
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And happy Sunday.
I watched church online, did a cardio class (and hope to do another one today). I got a get well card finished for my friend in the hospital, I heard from her today. She is trying to do everything they have told her to do and if not, she will need surgery on her knee.
Sandy, enjoying your visit to Florida. Wahoo.
Jackie, I hope you are feeling better and that your tomatoes are ripening.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Sunday, although nearly midnight! I’ve had a quiet weekend apart from George’s groomer visiting us yesterday. His coat is still quite short from her last visit when I was hoping for some warm summer temperatures, but nothing materialised so he has needed a rain coat on at times. I had meant to visit Debbie groomer’s mother since her last visit and have promised I will definitely do so very soon. The Dogue de Bordeaux Debbie was fostering for a charity, has been signed over by the previous owner who was escaping a violent relationship, so she and her husband have agreed to adopt her. It’s a big, strong breed and Debbie recently tore ligaments in her knee so her husband is taking on dog walking duties for now.
It’s become quite Autumnal so cool during the day and tonight cold enough for me to burn a few logs in the snug. I phoned Sheila to see if she was alright and we plan to meet on Tuesday for a walk and coffee somewhere.
Nothing much else to report so I will get myself off to bed. Both dogs have been outside for a late garden visit and it’s still raining but tomorrow should be brighter…. Please!
Take care.
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Just stopping I’m to say hello. I hope everyone is doing well.
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How funny is this?!
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Summer appears to be over and it’s much cooler. Of course it’s also still raining! I collected Sheila this morning and we drove to the local woods to walk before going on to a local store that also has a coffee shop. Back home I contacted the chimney sweep about him visiting before Winter but he tells me he is currently holidaying with his family in Greece, lucky man! He will get in touch once home. Then booked a pedicure appointment next week and that was my day as the rain got heavier so definitely no chance to get gardening.
That’s the funniest teapot Lin. It looks like something artist Heath Robinson would have drawn. Any machinery that is cobbled together in order to work is referred to as a Heath Robinson, although I doubt younger generations will have heard of his cartoons.
Hi Sandy. Still having a wonderful time. That’s great.
Time to cobble together an evening meal so I might call it a Heath Robinson menu!
Take care.
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Hi, picked up my new prescription sunglasses today. They are great. Also picked up some library books. Did some classes, watched a live YouTube early this evening with all the new Christmas products for card making. Some really cute things! Jackie, I don’t know who did that funny teapot. I cannot find my way back to where I found it to see if there was more information.
Glad you and Sheila got out for a while today. So is your Covid pretty much gone so you can taste things again?
See you soon Sandy.
Barbie, how is Jake?
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Jackie, I did find out who produced the tea car. I’ve not heard of him.
“ Erwin Moser (23 January 1954 – 12 October 2017)[1] was an Austrian children's and young adult books' author and illustrator. He is best known for his children's book series Manuel & Didi, which he illustrated himself, using a text comics format.”0 -
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Happy Wednesday! Had a wonderful time in Florida. We did lots of site seeing, an escape room, appetizers and bunco along with many other games. We also did a boat tour to see the Dolphins, my favorite.
It was rainy but the weather cooperated when we were out and about. Always happy to see my daughter and son in law as well as my grandson and his fiancé.
Hope all are well here and life is good.
Have a good evening.
Sandy
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We are experiencing an Arctic blast in the middle of September which is a bit of a shock! After early grocery shopping and a short dog walk, I finally began to tidy more areas in the garden and although the forecast was for a dry, sunny day I found myself dodging showers. Sheila phoned to ask if I can take her to the hospital in Plymouth tomorrow morning for a pre op check before cataract removals. I have so much to be doing here at home so would rather not, but she doesn’t seem to have any other friends so I’ve agreed.
Lin, I did look into Erwin Moser, thank you, and it seems he was a prolific writer of children’s books. I’m still sneezing and snuffling so eating is nothing more than filling a gap, as we say. No pleasure and coffee is still a disappointment!
Welcome home Sandy. You certainly did lots to entertain yourselves!
Time for bed and I’ve just let the dogs out into the garden and found Brady asleep on the chair in the cold garden room. I did my best to place one of my jackets round him like a tent to keep him warm!
Nite, nite
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Welcome home Sandy. You had a busy time on your visit to Florida. Glad you are home safely.
Jackie, I am sorry you are just eating to fuel your furnace but aren’t able to enjoy your food and beverages. Very busy indeed. We had an abnormally cool streak but now are back to more summer like temperatures again. Sorry Sheila doesn’t have anyone else to give her a ride. I understand being without people to call on. Difficult for both of you.
I did a bit of laundry this morning, cooked some quinoa, sorted some supplies for an upcoming multi day class. Oh my, I don’t think I am up for session after session from morning to evening for three days straight. 👀 And I never did get my holiday cards started. I am very much behind now. I read a book this afternoon which I enjoyed.
I sent Anne a card a while ago. She sent back a note mentioning having problems with her eyes. Jackie, have you heard how Jilly is getting along? She had teeth extracted right?
Well, be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Busy day, still haven't eaten dinner. Will be back tomorrow.
Sandy
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Just saying hello. I just attended an author’s talk online. Very enjoyable.
I hope everyone is well.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Friday 13th. A pleasant one here with a bright, sunny start. No frost but definitely colder. I’m planning to garden without interruptions after yesterday’s trip to the hospital with Sheila. As ever, these things always take longer than anticipated so I didn’t get much else achieved but she has been advised the cataract in one eye should be removed but it’s not urgent so hopefully a break for a couple of months.
This morning I saw David walking back from his earlier stroll with Hattie and as we chatted he noticed his builder striding across the moors, apparently looking for him! I’ve taken his phone number to hopefully get a quote for work required in my kitchen!
Lin, Anne told me her cataracts are thicker than normal so can’t be easily removed. It will mean a more complex procedure and only one at a time although I think that part is normal anyway. First date is mid October and 2nd one November 5th, our Guy Fawkes celebration! Now my days have calmed down (hopefully) I will write to her and catch up on all news to let you know. I owe her some Sneakers posts too. Gorgeous teapots! Keep them coming. 😁
Out to my garden I go. So much to be done but I need to start somewhere!
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Happy Friday! My laundry has been started but I have to leave at 11:30 for a dental cleaning. Yesterday was a hectic day as I had so much going on in the morning before my meeting and then after I went to a friends house to help her set up her two new Roku's. I got home to eat dinner and wait for my grocery order. It was 7:00 before I even go to eat dinner so I don't know where that day went. I will be taking my friend to comcast after the dentist to get her bill reduced and later I am going to another escape room with Cheryl and Marisa. Busy weekend ahead as well.
Jackie, if you want me to continue to send Anne our posts just let me know but I think she prefers just communicating with you to make it easy on herself.
Lin, you are as busy as I am.
Have a good day,
Sandy
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Hi, I am not feeling great. Lots of joint aches and a headache. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.
I talked to two of my friends today. The friend in the rehab hospital is being tested on a number of things and if she passes all of them, they will let her go home. She is excited as she has really missed her cat. She will need to be in her special brace for 4 months.
My other friend had a long story about a medical crisis. I will sum it up. She woke up not able to see much from one eye. She spent the week going to doctor after doctor. Turns out she suddenly developed wet macular degeneration in that eye. She previously was told she had dry macular degeneration in both eyes with her latest exam 3 weeks ago. Anyway, she was able to get into a specialist and had her first injection in the troublesome eye yesterday.
Yipes. Life can change in a moment.
I did drag myself through my daily exercise and watched a live YouTube from Stamptember. A special month long event from a company that sells all the lovely card making supplies I love so much.
Sandy, another super busy day! Did you get a chance to finish your laundry?
See you later, hopefully tomorrow.
Be safe.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Can you believe this is a teapot?
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A sunny and much warmer day so I was early taking George and Betty on to the moors. Very few people about and nobody I knew so I tested my walking by climbing to the top where both dogs had fun running about, exploring what’s been going on up there since we last went that way. We spent over an hour walking, then almost back to the car park I saw Brian with his Westie so that was another half an hour before finally driving home. Lots of gardening with a couple of breaks in between before cutting the grass, then made an Italian meatball dish with homegrown garlic.
My tomatoes are finally ripening!
Goodness Lin, that is a funny teapot but not very practical! I hope you’re feeling better today and the aches and pains have gone.
Sandy, now I know what I’m doing, I will keep Anne supplied with our posts, although I have missed a few days but not much has been happening!
Time for bed! 😴🥱
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Hi!
Jackie, those are lovely tomatoes. Glad they are ripening. And a great walk along with your gardening. Good work. It is nice that you had a sunny day.
Busy reading 2025 Medicare info, doing some cardio and keeping in touch with a few of my friends. Hope to get more accomplished tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Sunday! Looks like I skipped yesterday but it was such a busy day I must have forgotten.
I went to Max's soccer game at 9am and then to the cemetery which was an hour away from the field.
First I stopped at the store to buy some roses and a balloon. After getting home I ate a quick lunch and then went to the pool until it was time for Church. The day just disappeared.
Today we are meeting for dinner at a restaurant near Rob and Lisa's. Her parents are treating us all because I am driving them to the airport Friday. They are going back to Florida until the holidays because Lisa's SIL had surgery and has three kids so they are going to help her during her recovery.
I have Monday and Tuesday to myself as of now and our pool is open until next Sunday. Wednesday I have a trial appointment after a couple of months of no appointments so it will be interesting to see what they have to say. I am still waiting for my glasses to be done at Costco, one pair is ready but I only want to make one trip. I think I will call them to see if second pair is in. According to them my prescription says my eyes are better than my last prescription so I will see. (no pun intended) I also ordered bifocals this time which I hope I get used to fast.
Hope you are feeling better today Lin and Jackie it sounds like you are on the mend.
Hope all is well with Barbie and Jake.
Have a good day everyone.
Sandy
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