Senior Golden Sneakers
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Happy Friday. Mine has been mostly making another tiring hospital trip, this time taking David for his pre op. Thankfully, the appointment wasn’t until 11am because it has been murky and I have to drive over the moors to pick him up. The narrow lanes are covered in wet leaves and mud thrown up by farm vehicles and my car slid a couple of times which made me think I must check my tires. The journey was uneventful once on the main roads and I sat in the hospital reception and read until he was finished. Unfortunately he has to return for a blood test a week before his operation next month so that’s another trip on top of taking him on the day and getting him home once the nursing staff say he’s okay, hopefully the following day. When I got home this afternoon I didn’t do much more than light a fire and make late lunch because I felt tired. The miserable weather didn’t help! I haven’t heard from Sheila so hopefully she has made other arrangements for her continuing hospital visits.
I haven’t heard from Anne since her cataract procedure on Wednesday but hopefully it went well and she will write when she can.
Good news on your furnace Lin. One less thing to worry about! Love the cat teapot with its innocent face. 😆
Sandy, enjoy your friends birthday celebration. I find I now need separate glasses for computer work and understand it is something to do with light coming off the screen.
I fell asleep watching my favourite gardening programme but must now get to bed.
Take care.
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I just let the dogs into the garden and towelled them down because the rain is pouring, then decided to check my emails before going to bed and hooray, a wonderful update from Anne. The operation went really well and she is seeing colours once again and discovered a new harness for Jilly that she thought was brown is actually purple!! Typical Anne humour! She is fine and following instructions for eye drops.
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My day was full of chores, cooking, online banking and email address updates on several accounts. Also changed my biometrics as my thumb didn’t seem to work. Maybe it got too wrinkled. 👀
Jackie, what a day! What a task you’ve taken on. Maybe a good idea to have the tires checked.
Thank you so much for the update from Anne! I am thrilled to hear the news. Wonderful that she is seeing colors now!! Yippee!
Sandy, hope you got lots accomplished today while your son could lend a hand.
I am tired. Getting a flu shot in the morning. Ick.
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Happy Saturday!
The birthday dinner was great, she was very happy. We felt honored to be a part of their family dinner. She leaves for Vegas Tuesday with her son and his wife and her daughter. They will be gone until Friday. Then we 4 are going to our Casino November 3-5. Hopefully, she is up for all of that but she loves her gambling.
My son and DIL leave today after her class. John will take some electronic recycling to an event in my town so I can finally get rid of it. I will be going to the kids house for a haunted trail walk. We are going to Lisa's friend's house first for some food and smores. Max gets a little scared so I will walk with him at his pace.
Lin, you had a full day as usual. Do you ever just sit and relax?
Jackie, what a good friend you are with all that driving. I am sure David appreciates you. Funny story about Anne and the harness. I am glad she had a successful surgery. I hope she is able to return here one day.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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I was up early in order to drive into town to shop for groceries then, with everything put away I took George and Betty up to the moors. On the way I passed smartly dressed horse riders which reminded me we must be close to the first gathering of those involved in the hunt, which begins mid October. I was right because my regular car park was full of horse trailers, a pack of dogs and dozens of riders so I drove past and found a quiet spot on the side of the road. We had a lovely walk and I let the dogs go at their own pace as they sniffed this area we hadn’t walked for many months. It is still unusually warm so when the sun appeared this afternoon I spent time in the garden, but also sorting and filling my log baskets because another storm is on the way so I might not get out tomorrow and will want to light a fire.
Sandy, I’m not sure wishing you a good time on the haunted trail walk is appropriate 👀 but since you seem up for anything, I’m sure it will be fun!
Lin, I hope no side effects from your flu jab. Maybe have a quieter day.
The wind has picked up and I can hear it roaring over the chimney so time for bed! I’m hoping the worst of the storm will have passed by the time I wake tomorrow.
Take care
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Hello, I got my flu shot and it seems to have wound down my energy level again but not feeling extremely ill like the Covid shot last month. I did quite low intensity exercise this afternoon. I will probably go to bed early this evening.
Jackie, wow, invaded by the horses and riders but it sounds as if you did enjoy the area where you walked. Hope you are getting a nice rest even with the wind howling outside.
Sandy, how did the haunted trail walk go? Hope it was not too scary. Eating s’mores at a friend’s home sounds a-okay!
Nothing else exciting here today. I need to finish reading a book I have checked out from the library, it needs to go back and I have others to pick up.
Be safe everyone.
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Happy Sunday! Went to Mass this morning since I was busy yesterday. We waited in line for the Haunted Trail walk but when we got to the beginning Max said he wanted to leave. He was too scared to walk through the woods so I took him back to the house that we left from. I told him I don't like scary things either so don't worry about being scared. He said maybe when he gets older he will like them.
I am going to Cheryl's later as she won a package from Portillo's (a famous hot dog place) with beef sandwiches and hot dogs but has to use it by end of October. She was watching Marisa's dog and Marisa will be picking him up with her friend around 4 so we are going to eat and play a game or two. I was kind of hoping to just chill today but should be home early.
I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Sandy
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I didn’t sleep well last night (that’s the second night in a row) and I am tired this afternoon. I did some laundry this morning, and found I had several messages on my old home phone number. It was a gentleman who lives not far from my farm. His family had a nursery, retail garden store and landscaping business. I hired them to do some jobs at my dad’s acreage over the years and shopped their garden store. Anyway, several years ago he asked to go pheasant hunting on my farm. I had turned down everyone who asked but since I knew him and my dad pretty much knew all of his family, I said yes. He left a message while I was off getting my flu shot asking permission to hunt again this year. I thought I would call on Monday as some people have busy Sundays. I was in the basement doing laundry and apparently received another message. He said I should look on my porch. He had dropped off homegrown pumpkins for me. That was a surprise. Yes, there were pumpkins out there. I called back to thank him and he said he just happened to be in Des Moines this weekend so decided to leave the pumpkins for me. Nice surprise and he is happy to have permission to hunt again.
Watched online church but the streaming cut out before the end. I need to go back and see if they added more later.
Did a couple of cardio classes today, ordered some of my favorite sauces (mostly salt free mole sauce) from a place in New Jersey and ordered bean burgers from a place in San Diego. Need to send an email to a friend this afternoon and plan to watch a few PBS shows tonight and if I have time, will try to read the remainder of the book that needs to go back to the library.
Sandy, I never liked spooky things so I understand Max’s reluctance. I would have gone if my grandma was with me though! Enjoy the eats and the games later on. Hope you win a game or two.
Jackie, are the winds of Ashley missing you? Looks like it is further North. Take care.
Wishing everyone well.
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I think I’m back! Yesterday I had all sorts of internet problems again so couldn’t even send emails. They seemed to go with a Whoosh but didn’t arrive in my sent file, then reappeared as an email waiting to be sent! I can only think yesterday’s storm Ashley stirred up the airwaves although, apart from early drizzle and a windy afternoon, we got away with that one! It was warmer than many of our summer days so I continued to tidy areas of the garden while George and Betty snoozed.
Today has been dry but cloudy so I walked on the moors, met up with David to collect a cake he insisted on buying as a thank you for driving him to his appointment. His walking is very slow so both dogs got chilled but soon warmed up back in my car. I’ve spent the rest of the morning with Sheila who wanted to buy a waterproof coat but ended up with a very nice but not waterproof one, underwear, pyjamas and fleece jacket! I bought a fleece gilet, another warm knitted top, ideal for cold dog walks and a pretty long sleeved blouse. Of course, once home when I decided I could go outside to continue gardening, it began to rain!
Sandy, I sympathise with Max because I was taken to the cinema to see the Wizard of Oz at a similar age and was terrified. It took me getting into adulthood to be able to watch without getting spooked so walking in a haunted wood has to be even more scary.
Lin, how nice was that gentleman to bring pumpkins to your door! Yes, Ashley missed Cornwall thank goodness. North west Scotland has been badly affected by flooding and wind damage because the area consists of many exposed islands but they are used to wild weather off the North Atlantic which is what makes them such a fierce nation!
It feels as if it will get cooler tonight so I’ll set the fires and think about my next meal.
Take care of yourselves
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Happy Monday! I went to the dermatologist this morning and happy to report no cancer. I always worry a little as I love the sun so much. He did prescribe a lotion to help with those ugly age spots I have. Hopefully, they will disappear after a few months. I can cover them with makeup but I would prefer to just not have them. Growing old is not for sissys.
As of now I have a slow week but that could change in an instant. I just have my meeting on Thursday and a gala on Friday which is a fund raiser for one of our local play theaters. It is formal attire so should be nice. It is going to be at the Country Club that Babe and belonged, just social membership not golf. It is a place I am considering having my funeral luncheon so will have the opportunity to taste the food. (just planning ahead.)
Jackie, I am with you, I do not like scary things or haunted houses. I can't even watch really scary movies especially if blood and guts are shown. I do like doctor shows but nothing too scary. The movie that scared me most when I was young was the Exorcist. I think I had nightmares after that. Hopefully, you can get an email to Anne to see how she is doing and let us know.
Lin, sorry you didn't get good sleep but hope last night was better. How nice of that man to bring you pumpkins. He must have success hunting on your land although I prefer not to hear about hunters kills. I have a nephew and his live in girlfriend who hunt deer with bow and arrows and I cringe if they post a picture on Facebook. I understand we have an over abundance of deer but a bow and arrow sounds so painful.
Have a good day and stay healthy.
Sandy
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Good evening. A day full of household chores. I won’t bother you with all the detail. Boring and routine stuff.
Jackie, I am glad the storm didn’t blow you away. How nice to go shopping with Sheila. Always lovely to find things that are needed. Now I should look it up but help, what is a gilet? Is it like a fleece vest? Well, maybe the weather will cooperate tomorrow so you will be able to garden.
Sandy, yippee, a week that is not packed full of activities! I got some stuff from the doctor to put on my spots but it didn’t work for me. My skin felt like it was burning whenever I applied any of it. I threw it out. I hope yours works better. Wow, a dress up event. Do you have someone in mind to wear? Who is going with you?
Best move along. Be safe everyone.
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Happy Tuesday! Still springlike temps but rain is coming. Not much going on today so will enjoy a day at home.
Lin, I have used the product my dermatologist prescribed but can't remember if it worked or not. It was two years ago so I think it must have or I would have asked for something else. He said you can lazer for big bucks but I said no thank you. I am trying to grow old gracefully and at least I can cover them with makeup. The circles under my eyes are a different story but I think it has something to do with the prednisone drops that I am using. I don't mean to sound vain but I do like to look good if I can. lol
I have a dressy pants suit that I wore for my 80 birthday so that should be dressy enough. Otherwise I do have palazzo pants that I can wear with a dressy top. I am sure it doesn't matter what I wear at a fundraiser.
Jackie, hoping your weather is warm enough for you to be gardening.
Have a wonderful day,
Sandy
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All the early mornings and busy starts finally caught up with me as I didn’t wake up until 9 this morning. I still felt tired so a slow start before walking round the block with George and Betty then I did some online research on everything from looking for a new, cheaper broadband supplier to removing a monthly bank direct debit for a charity that has grown so much over the years I’m sure my contribution goes towards higher executive salaries rather than the cause! Also I’m concerned about a plant in my garden that a gardener dug in a few years ago because it is now enormous and reading about it, some varieties have been banned because they are so invasive in the wild! I will have to be careful how I dispose of it but will start by cutting it right back, then spraying it with a herbicide, so I did learn something! I did muck out the hen house so they are cosy then made a pot of vegetable soup.
Lin, you're right, a gilet, pronounced Jee-lay, is a fleece, sleeveless body warmer. It’s an extra layer to keep my back warm.
Sandy, enjoy your day at home. No scary movies! 🫣 Anne tells me her sight is improving daily in the eye that was operated on. The doctor wanted to remove that cataract first because it was more likely to be successful so if the 2nd more difficult one fails they know she will still retain good sight. It is scheduled for November 5th.
Everyone take care.
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Good evening.
Jackie, thanks for the explanation. It was what I thought it was but interesting I don’t think that’s a word I came across when studying French. And thanks for the update on Anne. Will keep my fingers crossed that the second procedure goes well. Also glad you got some extra rest! Wonderful!!
Sandy, glad you have options as to what to wear. Wear something comfortable if possible. Excited about attending? What’s the entertainment?? Still relatively hot here with my air conditioner running quite a bit.
I finished reading my book today. I have a number of books on hold that must be picked up by Friday. Early voting started today at this library, crazy the line editing to vote snaked through the library, out the door and wrapped around the building. 👀 Argh!
Time for the Tuesday night live. Be safe everyone.
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Good evening,
As I was reading everyone messages I realized that I have been basically doing the same things as everyone else. That is getting my flu shot and my covid shot as well. Next came the opthalmalogist appt for my eye exam and then replacement of one lens. Love these frames and since they are in good shape chose to just replace the one lens. Saved me a few bucks this year.
Like Jackie I have been working in my back yard pruning the long hedge that has been neglected pretty much by my so called gardener. It was 3 days worth of work and I am so glad it is done. I am leaving the front yard up to the gardener with hopes
that he prunes the multiple shrubs there. The roses always end up being mine to do too. I am getting too old for this amount of work in the yard. Finding a good one around here is next to impossible, plus Jerry is 80 now so he isn't much help.
Lyn I see you are back to your winter card projects. Do some exercise for me too please. I think that would be far more fun than trying to avoid an over stretched back periodically, which puts me in my chair relaxing for a few days to heal.
Sandy...so you are becoming quite an escape artist from these escape rooms. We have them here too though I wonder if they would remind me of a haunted room. The outside mazes are up now because of the Halloween festivities. Fearful that I would never find my way out with the length of some of them here. Wait Until Dark was the movie I saw in a theatre as a child that really scared me.
So glad that Annes eye surgery is healing well. Wishing her good luck with the next one too. I am sure she has had her fill of unhealthy days and doctors appointments. Miss seeing her on here.....
Well its getting late. Like everyone I have my good nights of sleeping and then two bad ones. The following night I drop into bed exhausted. Take care of yourselves and enjoy a bit of the cooler weather away from the horrible storms that so many are seeing now. Our week is a week of 70-78....so ready for autumn.
Night Everyone Diane
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Happy Wednesday! Another day at home except for picking up my new computer glasses at Costco.
I do hope they work since I spend so much time on the computer. We shall see. (no pun intended lol)
Diane, good to hear from you. Yes, at our ages we all have some things in common. I am older than all of you but I keep on going like the good year bunny. I won't go to an escape room that is scary because I hate when people jump out at me. We usually go to a room where we are solving a mystery or a death with clues. I am not very good but it is fun watching Cheryl and Marisa find all the clues. Keeps me moving and I think that is a big key to keeping healthy. I hope.
Lin, I am not sure about any entertainment, I do know they have an auction or some kind of fundraising.
Glad you finished your book so you can get more books to read.
Jackie, I am glad to hear you slept in and got some rest. Sounds like a tough job with that overgrown plant. Thank you for the update about Anne. I do hope the second eye goes as well and she will be able to see better once again.
Have a good day ladies.
Sandy
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Hello. Yes Diane, we all seem to have similar activities and concerns. That is nice.
Sandy, I hope the glasses worked out and that you had a nice day. You Energizer Bunny!
I did a number of classes today. And I spoke to different friends on the phone. I am not sure how many hours were spent on catching up. One friend called twice. She wanted me to know they did get through the line to cast their vote.
I did a couple loads of laundry and all the towels are clean again. Yippee.
I got one birthday card in the mail and am close to finishing a second one. I don’t need to mail that one immediately. I have a couple of days to go.
A trip to the library is on tap tomorrow. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 that I may be able to vote too!
Be safe everyone.
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Happy Thursday! Chilly day but will get up to 65. Meeting and then going to kiddos. Rob is downtown so I will pick up kids from school and get Mc Donald's. Lisa has teacher conferences tonight and Max has soccer. I will take the other two to Robby's school for a trunk and treat. I will probably put them to bed as well to give Rob a break unless he tells me to go home.
Lin, I am getting used to the computer glasses so will get back to you on that next week. I hope you enjoyed your phone conversations which I know you love.
Jackie, busy again.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello. I voted this morning. It took an hour to get through the line. It was pretty chilly standing outdoors. Glad I had brought along a jacket. I did finally put it on.
I have lots of classes this afternoon and a live presentation again this evening. Thought I should drop a note right now before the flurry of activity starts.
Sandy, sounds like a busy day for you. I hope all goes well with the kiddos. Any problems with your McDonalds in respect to the Listeria outbreak? I guess we have had one reported case in this state. If I was a Quarter pounder addict, I would be devastated. Cannot believe it is sliced onions causing the problem. Take care.
Jackie, just sending along a hello to you and hope you and the furry ones are feeling fine.
Best wishes to the rest of our Sneakers, Barbie, Diane, Jeri, Anne, Joy and all!
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Hello all,
Thought I’d pop in and say hello. I was just deleting a spam friend request from some man. At least his picture showed a man. These guys! The other day one of them used the same photo twice and the same address. Great real. But people do fall for things like this. I did a zoom meeting on security and scams today and they commented that “romance” scams can go on for a long time. Eventually they will possibly tell you they can help you invest in bitcoms or some type of investment. They might encourage you to give them lots of money, maybe take out a 2nd mortgage on your house because you will earn so much money on your investments. And wham they take your money and run. I noticed couple of years ago that Ancestry genealogy was offering free memberships for 3 months or so. Because it was free one guy used the same photo several times and kept inviting me to talk to him. I reported him to Ancestry. Probably didn’t do any good as he probably had lots of other scams going on but it made me feel better.
Just finished making soup for supper. This time of the year it tastes so good.
Our family continues to grow up on us. Melanie now has 5 kids who have graduated. Gee. I just want to see the youngest Andrew who is 4 do that too. I’m 76 (blushing) so I’d better continue my healthy lifestyle.
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Today was yet another visit to Plymouth to take David to a Science park where several medical facilities are set up for various scanning procedures. His consultant wanted to see another heart scan but unfortunately David was given wrong information about exactly where the cardiologist was. We spent ages trying to find a proverbial needle in a haystack and finally arrived over half an hour late but staff were understanding and found a spot for him. He was worried he had got so wound up while we drove round searching, the reading would look as if he was about to have a heart attack but he was given time to calm down and the technician told him he has a strong heart for his age so the operation can proceed. I was gone out almost 6 hours and worried about George and Betty but turned out they were fine. What with heavy showers and a strong wind, the wood burner was lit and I’ve rested after another exhausting trip.
Tomorrow I am taking Sheila for her Covid and flu jabs but that’s at the GP surgery just 2 miles away.
Hello Jeri. Lovely to see you dropping in. Scammers are nasty individuals and we have to keep on our toes not to get caught out. I knew a local lady with early signs of dementia who was being scammed and was convinced she was in touch with an American army general working in the Middle East who needed money for one reason or another. She would not listen to friends who thought it was several individuals in Nigeria so sadly lost a lot of money. I won’t believe anyone online I don’t know!
Sandy, I thought of you with the grandkids going to MacDonalds when I read about the Listeria. I imagine that will be a major task to collect and dispose of millions of onions.
Lin, so busy with classes but I expect it was good to get voting out of the way. Cute pumpkin teapot!
Take care everyone. Enjoy the evening. Our clocks go back tomorrow night so I hope I can make the most of the last light evening tomorrow.
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Hello. So good to hear from you Jeri! Thanks for the updates. Melanie has five children who have graduated!!!?? Oh my gosh….! I hope you do get to see the little guy graduate. 🙌🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️
Jackie, another long day with lots of driving and medical professionals. Wow, I would have been so upset with being late, I would have had a heart attack on the spot! I think we have another week before the clocks go back. I am ready now!! Enjoy the extra rest. And I hope taking Sheila for her shots will not be as troublesome as today.
Sandy, are you okay?
I finished two more birthday cards today. Making it through my list bit by bit.
Did several cardio classes including a special dancing celebration this afternoon. That was fun.
Be safe everyone.
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Thought I posted this morning but I guess with the day I had I forgot. It was a day of everything I did went wrong. I will try to explain tomorrow.
Tonight we went to a Gala at the Country Club and I just got home and ready for bed.
Sandy
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Happy Sunday! A new day with good vibes I hope. Yesterday I tried to connect a DVD player to my TV but it was a comedy of errors. I have a large console that my TV sits in and trying to get behind it for the wiring was a nightmare. I finally got it hooked up and when I tried to put the DVD in to play it wouldn't stay in the tray. Finally I realized that I had the player upside down and from there things got worse. At one point I couldn't find my glasses anywhere, I even looked in the garbage. I finally searched behind the console with my phone only to drop my phone. With a hanger I was able to get my phone to a reachable area and then did the same with my glasses. Right now I have no sound on my TV and the DVD player is not being recognized. I will attempt to try one more time today. What I thought would be a 10 minute install turned into about 3 hours. I had groceries delivered so had to shower and time was running out for me to get ready for the gala. I thought Cathy was picking me up at 4:45 so I managed to get ready on time only to look at my phone to see she was coming at 5:45. Talk about a bad day. Once at the gala is was fine even though most of the ladies had long evening gowns and I felt a little underdressed but none of the four of us had long gowns so it was fine. And how was your day???
Family zoom call and church so hopefully I can fix my TV and get DVD player to work. Have a good day.
Sandy
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Sandy, stuff like that happens to many people. I talked to a friend the other day who thought her quick job of hooking up a new router turned into 3 hours of agony, nests of wires and cables, hunts for extra power strips, etc. she did finally end up with it connected not not before she was not in very good humor.
I have done some cardio today and am working on birthday cards again. I have 3 left to finish for the short term.
What are you doing on Sunday? I hope to watch church on line tomorrow but I noticed I will not get my bulletin today. Darn. Always nice to know what’s on the agenda and what scriptures are being used.
I need to start thinking about where to draw $$ out to pay my 4th quarter estimated withholding and my expensive long term care insurance. I will just let that circulate around my brain for a while before I do anything.
Well, I hope everyone is okay.
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Hello! I’ve just finished turning my clocks back an hour before going to bed in case I forget when I wake up and start rushing about! Today I was determined to have a quiet day so got up late, 8 am, and walked George and Betty on moorland just behind my property. The sun was shining and we strolled for about half an hour but didn’t go too far because I’m aware George is slowing down. I drove Sheila to the GP practice for her Covid and flu jabs because she had a bad experience about a year ago after a Covid jab that made her throat tighten up so now doesn’t want to drive herself. All good this time so we went on to a local tea shop for coffee before I dropped her home then, after a sandwich lunch, I did more gardening.
What an experience Sandy, trying to connect your DVD player. More and more I find what I think will be 10 minute jobs take hours, usually because I drop or misplace tools. I’m at my worst in my garden because I’m always putting down secateurs in between pruning and have to spend an age searching for them. Your story did make me smile though.
I’m wondering if I should move a savings account before our new government’s budget next week. They are planning a lot of tax rises for ordinary hardworking people and pensioners that will hurt so
I want to stay one step ahead!
It’s midnight before the clocks go back some had better get to bed.
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Happy Sunday! I gave up on installing the DVD player to my living room TV. It was too complicated and I was about to lose my mind. I put everything back to the way it was after a lot of frustration. My idea now is too hook the DVD player to my bedroom TV but not for a while since I need a break. The problem was I have a DVD player already hooked to my TV that also has all of my speakers attached for sound but the DVD player doesn't recognize my DVD's. I just couldn't figure out how to keep both so I gave up. I have many DVD's of when my kids were young and all of Bryanna's competition dance so would like to watch them once in a while. Since I converted them from VHS tapes to DVD the old DVD player won't play them. I am going to try the DVD players attached to two of my TV's to see if they work otherwise I will try to install the new one which plays all formats. To be continued.
Going to a pumpkin farm today with Lisa, her friend and all the kids. I have to be at Lisa's house in two hours so I better get moving.
Enjoy your day and keep moving, it keeps us young. lol (tell my back that)
Sandy
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It has been a beautiful sunny day and with the clocks going back, I was on the moors for our dog walk early then home again to hang out laundry to dry and get on with my gardening. I had to cut the grass relatively early in the afternoon because we are now experiencing heavy overnight dew but that was fine as it gave me time to set up a WhatsApp call to my brother Bernie in Spain. For some reason the App had become outdated and I struggled to download the new version but managed just in time for our agreed time. We chatted for an hour until I found the temperature sitting in my garden room plummeted when it got dark. Anne messaged to let me know her Indian summer seems to have ended very suddenly so it has turned colder in her part of Canada. I’m hoping her weather doesn’t come in my direction just yet, which it often does if it gets caught in the jet stream!
I’m now sitting in bed warming my feet before going to sleep! George and Betty already snoozing!
Take care.
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Hello, time for PBS shows. My one night watching that channel. I did watch church, sorted out some old card making supplies for both birthday cards and Christmas cards. I need to decide what to do about a little boy’s birthday next weekend. He will be 2 and his grandmother said don’t waste money on cards, get him books. Not sure what that means.
I made no progress on the adult birthday cards I have been working on. I think I have reached a fork in the road.
I knocked over a container of my card making utensils and just was starting to pick everything up when the power went off.
A bit frustrating overall.
Glad you had a nice day Jackie.
Sandy, I hope you had a lovely day and saw lots of great pumpkins.
Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Monday! Kids had a blast at Pumpkin Farm, so much for them to do. I walked over 11K steps so I got my exercise. Today I have my yearly checkup at 1:30 plus some errands. I did not fast since my blood tests are not taken in her office so will go to hospital tomorrow for them. I also need an order from her for my mammogram. Wednesday nail appointment, Thursday meeting and I am speaking, then Friday John and Laurie come in until Monday. I will be leaving Sunday morning for the casino with my three friends so they will be alone for two days. Laurie bought a new sewing machine and is coming back for lessons since it is so fancy. She is a great seamstress and makes beautiful quilts.
I will be gone Sunday-Tuesday but I mailed in my vote so no need to go to polls on Tuesday.
Lin, don't you just hate when things go wrong, I get so frustrated. We didn't really go for pumpkins we went for the fun activities for the kids. As we were leaving the kids said aren't we getting a pumpkin?
I gave them the choice between one big pumpkin or an individual thing for themselves.
They choose the latter.
Jackie, our temps are warming up again, crazy weather. When is Anne having her second surgery? Does she think she will ever join us again?
Have a great day.
Sandy
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