Senior Golden Sneakers
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Hi!
Jackie, what a truly odd day you had. I hope tomorrow is much better. Having bizarre neighbors must be quite frazzling.
Sandy, another busy day for you and I hope you got all of your errands finished.
Today was a day of Zoom classes, a bit of laundry, straightening out the final bit of my homeowners policy. My agent’s office was quite helpful today. Ordered a few groceries. And two long phone calls with friends. One is suffering with health problems and most recently had an apparently botched eye injection. After describing everything in detail she said she had to go but would call me when she feels better. Right now she cannot read, watch televisions, cook, or drive of course. Poor dear.
The second call was a friend calling to inform me that a very good friend of hers and a lady I knew and liked passed away yesterday. She was quite broken up and was trying to continue talking while trying to cry quietly. It was a long phone call with lots of stories about working with this lady, and many things a group of them had done together over the years. I hope reliving many of these stories helped her feel better.
Barbie, hello. Are you working on gardening projects too? Watered my grass seed again today and am thinking of planting some lettuce seed soon. (I get excited about the littlest things.)
Nothing else to talk about tonight. Be safe my friends.Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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😀 Jackie, great video.
😀 Sandy, glad your package arrived.
😀 Lin, you are endlessly creative.
🌞😃 Went to the doctor yesterday for review of annual blood tests and to renew prescriptions. All looked good but she was concerned that I'd lost 7 pounds since last year. I was delighted when I got off the scale when I saw my weight. I assured her that it was because I was eating better and wasn't try to lose weight. It just shows what a few months of no ice cream, cookies, sauces, gravy, chips, or restaurant meals can do 😀🌞 They also gave me my Covid booster so I don't have to make a separate trip to the pharmacy 😀 Annie did well in the car for 70 minutes (her longest wait so far).🐾 I thought she would lick my face off when I got back in the car.
😥 I woke up in the middle of the night with a lot of muscle pain. I didn't know why because I'd had a fairly sedentary day then I remembered that one of the side effects of the Covid shot was muscle pain so I took some acetaminophen and felt better.
🎵 Barbie
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- Happy Friday! Laundry day. Going to Cheryl's brother's surprise 70th birthday tonight. Hoping it won't be a late night. Being very lazy today and still have to wrap the present and exercise so I better get moving.
Barbie, congratulations on the weight loss, always a pleasant surprise when you go to the doctor. I think I am caught up on my Covid shots, has there been a new one recently? Glad Annie is such a good dog in the car while she waits. You have that automatic cooler correct??
Lin, got all my errands done because I didn't want to have to do them today or tomorrow. The kids are coming to spend the night tomorrow so they will go to Church with me and then have a movie night. I need to get something for dinner for them and treats for the movies besides milk for their cereal on Sunday. I don't drink milk as I try to stay away from dairy.
Jackie, strange day indeed. Glad to hear the screaming and yelling didn't amount to any violence. Speaking of cards I couldn't find 70 year old birthday card so I bought a 30 year old and 40 year old card to be funny. I hope he thinks the same way I do.
Have a good day gotta run. Don't know why I have a bullet on my first paragraph. This new format is driving me crazy.
Sandy One Day at a Time
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Hello….!
Barbie, that is such good news—excellent results on your blood tests and you gave up so many foods with a good result. You must be proud of Annie. Seventy minutes is a long wait. Good girl! A good day!
Sandy, I hope the surprise birthday party is a great success. Enjoy the kids tomorrow. Happy treat shopping.
Jackie, I hope you had a more normal day today.
My day was a usual one I guess. Drove to the post office quite early today and yes, the Easter cards are finally in the mail. Time to start May birthday cards. 👀 I did complete a number of Zoom classes. Fun. Our governor announced she is not going to run for re-election. Big surprise to most people. And it stirred up some conversation. I called a friend this afternoon. We had a very long conversation about lots of topics. One thing she said she couldn’t find is Bufferin. I was surprised, not because I purchase them but because I was raised on them and just never imagined they were no longer available. After we hung up, I did a bit of hunting and found three places where you can order them and sent her one link for ordering. It is so nice to have friends to talk to. She says she hopes to get through a year without getting Covid and is not sure she wants to get together with people this summer. She has been quite ill each time she got Covid so I understand that.
Take care.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Saturday! Party was a success, birthday boy was surprised. Running to jeweler after our family zoom call to pick up a repair. Later the kids are coming to have a sleepover after Church. It is a nice sunny day with temps in the 60's.
That's all the news I have today but a busy week coming up with my son and his wife coming Monday -Thursday. Lots of activities planned. Enjoy your Saturday.
Sandy One Day at a Time
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Happy Saturday. Yesterday I kept very busy getting as many outdoor jobs done as possible before any rain arrives. All was quiet at the neighbour’s home so it was definitely a more quiet day. Because it was hot and sunny I thought it a good opportunity to shower and shampoo George. We had trekked across the moor with another dog walker and her Jack Russell Digby and on the way back to the car George had got off the track into a muddy area to look at newly born twin lambs, hidden away with their mum. He’s just curious and didn’t scare them. After he was washed he did zoomies round the garden drying himself then, after all the excitement he slept in the sun the rest of the day while I planted a few new perennials In the beds then finished in the evening burning the hedge trimmings in the incinerator.
I’ve stayed home today apart from walking with George round the block. The rain arrived at lunchtime and the temperature dropped considerably so I’m back to wearing layers!
I’m watching an interesting documentary about Simon and Garfunkel’s music in the 60’s. Brings back memories of constantly hearing Bridge Over Troubled Waters in pubs, clubs and shops. I’ve still got the album in my collection!
Take care
Jackie 🥰
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😀 I am treating myself to a few minutes at the computer. The dogs are asleep. We slept late this morning. We usually get up just before 5 and this morning when I opened my eyes I could see light outside because it was 6:20. After a quick dog walk, I ate my regular breakfast (chocolate Isagenix shake—-20 grams of protein and lot of other nutrients and chocolate for fun) and did all my regular morning chores which included sitting on the couch with Annie and throwing the ball while watching YouTube. We finally headed out for our morning walk at 8:15. On the part of the walk when I go out alone, Annie grabbed my napkin off the table and chewed on the napkin ring. Later Annie and I went to the library. It was a short wait in the car and a long scenic drive home. it was the Tesla that had the function that kept the car at the right temperature for the dog, I miss that.
😀 This is a slightly political comment but I wanted to share it. When we traded the Tesla in for the Toyota that I have now, I was thrilled because the Tesla could be serviced only in special shops hours away. Jake said that he wanted to get rid of it because of Elon Musk. I didn't care what his reasons were, I just wanted a car that could be serviced nearby. Today at the library there was a red Tesla that looked a lot like ours with a sign in the window that said "I bought this Tesla before I knew that Elon Musk was crazy". Jake would have loved that.
😀 After years of telling others to not let the numbers on the scale be a big influence, I find myself thinking about eating ice cream since the doctor was concerned that I'd lost too much weight. Most of the junk food I gave up was stuff that used to eat with Jake so it's not a big loss, but I love ice cream, especially chocolate.
💓 Barbie
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Dull me again. A day with a bit of laundry, watering the grass seed, Zoom classes, after getting my mail I talked to my neighbor for quite a while. They are heading out soon for their first camping trip of the year. They have lots of trips planned for this first full summer with both of them retired.The new neighbors moved in today, the prior neighbors left last evening. No down time there. None of us seem to know where the old neighbors went. 🙃
Barbie, happy trip to the library. Being political here, I am glad you got rid of that car. In addition to the servicing issues, it is difficult to negotiate the hot button issues out there. I am glad you aren’t a target of angry people. ❤️
Jackie, I am glad the neighbors are quiet now. George does like to get dirty. 😁 Glad you got him bathed. I envy his nap in the sunshine. I liked Simon and Garfunkel. Well, I like music in general. This morning one of my classes used a 30 minute Prince cover play list. That jazzed up the movements. Had to do a bit of singing along.Sandy, what movies are you watching tonight?
Cannot believe it is Palm Sunday tomorrow. Seems too soon.Be safe everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Sunday! Went to Church with the kiddos but forgot it was Palm Sunday and a very long gospel. Lots of fidgeting from one of them. Came home had pizza and lots of treats while watching "The Mitchells vs. the Machines." Cute animated movie which kids loved. One woke up around 6am and the other two after 8. Dad picked them up at 10 for a karate lesson and I am already thinking of a nap. I am a light sleeper so any noise they made woke me up to check on them. The oldest one was up to 12:30 because he couldn't fall asleep he said. Charlie sleeps with me and she is either snoring or kicking me. lol I still enjoy having them and they seem to love it here.
Lin, you are never boring with all that you do. Just the zoom classes alone make me jealous but I am afraid to try them. I stick with my bike for the sake of my back.
Barbie, glad to hear you slept in a little for a change. I remember when you and Jake started with those Isagenix shakes many years ago. I am glad you got rid of your Tesla also because I can't stand Musk and also because having a mechanic near by is much easier. Indulge, enjoy some ice cream it doesn't hurt once in a while. I love ice cream as well but staying away from dairy for issues. Annie must have been angry you left her to walk by yourself.
Jackie, sounds like you had a nice quiet day with warm weather and a happy dog. I am glad George was only looking at the lambs and was a good boy.
Have a nice Sunday Funday.
Sandy One Day at a Time
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Hello, a short note from me. I was out watering the grass seed and I ran into something I must be allergic too. I suddenly have a rash on my hand, it s making me crazy and is getting larger. I am off to try to find some Benadryl cream.
Church, Zoom meetings, and some card work this afternoon. That’s about it.
Be safe my friends.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️❤️❤️
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😀 Annie wants me with her all the time. She likes it best for us to be in the house with me on the couch or in the back yard in warm and sunny weather. If I go for a walk by myself she looks for entertainment which is often getting past the velcro closure to get into the kitchen garbage or to pull something off the table or counter. Yesterday we had sunny weather. Annie and I walked with a friend after lunch they worked in the yard. Annie dug holes in the dirt and sunbathed on the patio and I pulled weeds.
😀 I enjoy choosing what to watch on TV without having to consider anyone else. I'm watching Vera, Castle, Sherlock, Death in Paradise, and Bosch Legacy. When I'm not watching, I'm listening to Clancy Brothers, Ian and Sylvia, Chad Mitchell Trio, The Limelighters , John Denver, Peter Paul and Mary, Simon and Garfunkel and some older Broadway shows.
😀 I am happy with my Toyota, but I miss some of the features of the Tesla. It's like coming home from a vacation and being glad to be home but missing some of the treats of the vacation.
😁 I bought a pint of Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk Chocolate ice cream and enjoyed the small serving I had yesterday saving more for today.
😍 Barbie
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Yesterday I spent far too much time trying every trick to get my new router to connect with the Smart tv. Back and forth, switch on, switch off, chat to the App and I must have typed the router password in the tv settings 10 times! Suddenly it worked, although the connection is quite fragile, but having also called my landline with my iPhone and listened to a recorded message of “no such number”, I assume it was cut off by the engineer that visited to connect the broadband. It was a free service so I can’t complain!
It has turned cold and breezy again and also raining on and off so George had a short walk round the block before I drove into town for a pedicure, mail the old router back to its supplier and buy a few groceries. I’ve been trying to contact my dentist because I dislodged a filling but a recorded message tells me they are too busy and to try later. I’ve probably mentioned before our NHS is broken and unfortunately services like private dentistry have been bought out by finance investment companies on behalf of multi billionaires looking to make even more money. Vet practitioners the same so we ordinary folk have to foot the bill.
Time to do some hoovering and brush George’s coat. His groomer is booked Wednesday but with it turning cold again, I’m not sure how much he should have removed.Barbie, Betty behaved like your Annie when left alone and I still find myself anticipating mess in the kitchen when I return from an outing. George complains loudly when he hears me locking the door on my way out but is never destructive, thank goodness.
Lin, I hope that rash didn’t spread too far. I tend to wear gardening gloves for the smallest job these days! I know you enjoy All Creatures Great and Small but did you ever watch the original 1980’s series? The BBC have been repeating episodes and I love the realism although I’m not sure some of the forthright comments would be allowed today!
Sandy, sounds like the sleep over was a success even if tiring for you. Did you enjoy a peaceful Palm Sunday once you were on your own?
The heating is back on but I’m not particularly warm so might set the log burner to light once I settle down this evening.
Happy Monday.
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Happy Monday! Cleaning lady should be here any minute. John and Laurie will arrive around 4pm so I have time to do my errands. We are going out to dinner tonight. My taxes will be ready tomorrow so I will pick them up and get them mailed and pay the accountant. Will be happy when that is done.
Jackie, yes I had a nice quiet Sunday after the kids left and slept very good last night. I am glad you got your router working but who will fix the cut cable for your phone?
Barbie, I miss Babe but I do enjoy living alone doing what I want to do and watching what I want to watch on TV. Glad you enjoyed some ice cream.
Lin, I do hope your rash is better today.
Have a good day,
Sandy One Day at a Time
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