Senior Golden Sneakers
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I am late getting around today. been watching these precious kittens play and bunch of James Stewart Movies Been getting my meals out of the fridge No cooking Well I did cook my oatmeal this morning with a fresh peach so good Lunch was toastada with Bean dip and salsa ice tea. Dinner to night will be pintos, green beans and southwest chopped salad tea.
Yes Jackie we found the magnifying glass they had drug it behind the fan/ They think their name is good morning. While I am getting my Coffee ready I yelled Good Morning and here they come running from wherever they spent the night. Ready to Play. our bedroom is a no no and they know it for they try to go in there when the door is open. No desire to go outside yet Well time go warm up dinner
have a wonderful night My friends
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I hope you're having a great day Phoebe. Hugs to all.......Internet service was off quite a bit this afternoon and early evening. Don't know how long it will last. I tried to stream a show but didn't make it through. Darn!
Thinking of you and sending along all best wishes.
Lin0 -
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Pretty graphics too. I uploaded a video to Facebook, but I'm not sure how to post it here. We had dinner at red lobster. It was yummy!
Night. Love you
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Hope it works
Nope0 -
Phoebe, I am glad you had a nice dinner. I don't know either how to post videos but maybe Sandy or Jackie can help.
Another beautiful day and I just finished my breakfast of granola, yogurt and a peach from our local fruit stands.
We are traveling to see Isaac today and staying overnight.
Lin - Hope your internet comes back soon. We miss your daily posts.
Marie - Enjoy your little kittys, they must be so cute.
Enjoy your day!
Shirley0 -
Phoebe, hope your enjoy your dinner. did you leave off the cheese biscuits that you love. I see they are selling the mix at Walmart now and I think of you each time I see them.
Got me a pot of butterbeans cooking. I got Jerry to did out my big *kitten* pot so I can cook a whole pound of them at once. My little quart and half pit just don' whole pound of beans. as much as I love it but time to change since Beans are now my primary food. Good thing I love beans.
Its time for my morning nap while the kitties are having theirs. They are such a joy to have around.
Marie
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Good morning. So I have Internet right now but we have heavy thunderstorms rolling in so I have to logout and shutdown the laptop. Ha, if it's not one thing it's another. Thinking of you.
Lin0 -
Lin does your lap top so all the things the big computer does. such as print, graphics, word pad zoom to make the typing larger.?
We could used some of the rain you may get.
Barbie as a charter member come back home here to the seniors.
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Storms dumped lots of rain on us......my roof is leaking. I've called the handyman who said he'd stop by before dark tonight. We'll see I guess. Meanwhile, after the storms passed I had no Internet service. Sigh.
I had a file I needed to send to a company and couldn't do that from my phone so I've run over to the library to send it. Going back home soon to wait for the handyman.
I am really hoping for a pleasant and calm day tomorrow. What are the odds????
Hugs.
Lin
P.S. Yes Marie, I can print from my laptop, zoom the type size and do graphics. I personally cannot do as much from my iPad. The only limiting factor I guess is the size of laptop you get--that dictates how large a screen you have to work with. My friends wanted to purchase an Apple laptop but they told me Apple doesn't make 17" screens and my friend's hubby needs something of that size.
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Things are cool today, but it is going to heat back up as the week progresses. We did get a bit of rain the last couple of days. It was a relief to see the fire danger sign on the highway halfway between moderate and low!
Has anyone read the new Harper Lee book? I am going to pick one up this week. I have heard a lot about it and a discussion on Charlie Rose about the author.
John is downstairs grooming MoMo, that is not a job for the faint of heart. MoMo is sure that this is a serious attempt on her life. The cleanup after the grooming is a job for an entire cleaning crew. Unfortunately, it is just John and I and two vacuum cleaners going at once. Mazzy had her beauty appointment last week. John and I both need shearing next! Something or someone always needs maintenance around here.
Holy cow! The salmon population is dying out due to warm rivers and ocean. We will be going more vegetarian than usual. I am digging out my Moosewood cookbook for sure. We can't eat shrimp, crab, or shellfish because of cholesterol, so the fish in our diet will not be very interesting.
I believe the Internet is trying to drive us all back to Rotery phones and letters with stamps.
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our very dear friend, Anne has suffered a devastating loss of her pet and great furry friend, Tabitha Daisy. For those of us who are strongly connected to special animal friends, we know the true grief one suffers at their death. I bring this up here because we all have feel such affection for Anne and she always cares and is supportive of each and every one of us. Just to let you know...
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Hi, it's me, Anne. Thank you Patsy for letting everyone know why I've been a missing Anne. Yes, I've lost my little Tabitha Daisy. This once very aggressive little stray cat ended up a much loved kitty, and she died at the vets surrounded by us all and knowing she was a loved, and, in the end after her first 5 abused years, much wanted for the next 12 years of her life.
I'll bounce back friends, I usually do, but for now I really am missing my morning "chats" with a very talkative Tabs.
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Oh Anne! As you know, there is really nothing to say that helps with your grief. Here is a hug, with much understanding and support. Those who love all God's creatures feel your loss, so you are not alone, sweet Anne.
Phoebe0 -
I forgot to say busy days, changing to a new truck, visiting my aunt, getting release to return to work. Will try to check in daily
Phoebe0 -
Dear Phoebe, I knew you would understand after rescuing Honey. Thank you. Anne.0
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Anne so sorry for your loss, losing a furry child is so difficult. Please take comfort in this poem.
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Today is Robby's First Birthday, will be spending the day with him and his mom's family. Will get back to you later.
Sandy0 -
Oh SANDY you have me in tears again. Funnily enough I've always imagined all my past pets in a beautiful meadow and in my dads care because he so loved all HIS animals. From the age of 20 my very OWN pets have been Figgy (Figaro), Thelly (Othello), Bill, Miss Becky and Tabitha Daisy - the cats, and Jenny (I adored Jenny my Lab, so gentle and faithful) and Charlie (sweet and beautiful, a fun and happy little cocker spaniel). I hope your Rainbow Bridge comes true! Thank you so much,
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Today I've been swimming, dealing with paperwork and insurances and then gardening until a sudden shower sent me back indoors. Our temperatures have fallen to about 10 below seasonal average and my poor body is in shock.... even wore winter style pyjamas to bed the past couple of nights. Back to the hospital tomorrow to discuss biopsy results and no doubt my options for next way forward. Not looking forward to it but has to be done. SANDY's rainbow bridge has had me in tears so I can imagine ANNE how emotional you would feel having read such a beautiful sentiment. When I lived in Toronto the sister of a boyfriend had a cat called Figaro just so she could stand outside singing "Figaro, Figaro...." My cat at the time was Columbus because he was constantly exploring new places and just like your Tabitha Daisy, was the love of my life!
A cup of tea, swat the wasp that has been buzzing round me for the past hour and then out for a doggie walk.
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Just returned from m Caregivers' Meeting, where someone gave me a book called the 36 hour day! She promised it would give me comfort and help! Now must get ready for dinner, but wanted to check in and say hi to everybody. Buzz 0
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Anne - So sorry to hear about your Tabitha, it will be hard for a while but the days will get better.
Here are two pictures of Isaac I guess the first one is kind of blurry, sorry for that. They were taken
on my phone.
Shirley
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Jackie, we are all thinking of you and sending our very best wishes and positive thoughts. I suffered a year of recovery from cancer. There is an odd thing that comes with this awful condition. Almost everyone that has gone through this has a similar story. Somehow the process of recovery makes you stronger , happier, more confident and you treasure life in all its complexities just a bit more. Take heart my friend. While we all rail against the invasion medical science has upon our life, there are great advances and much more information available to us now.
My vet sent this rainbow poem to me when we lost our other sweet sheepdog, Peggy. I love this poem and sentiment.
My snapdragons have gone crazy this year. They are literally jumping out of the flower pots. I have never had them do this in the past. I always plant snaps and marigolds because they are hardy and happy flowers.
County fair time here. I love going to the petting zoo and seeing the great crafts and 4H projects of the local kids.
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JACKIE, as you know, my thoughts will be with you tomorrow, and I wish you the VERY best, luv.
My Figaro was named for precisely the same reason, because I wanted to warble "Figaro, Figaro here, Figaro there", but I was very young and giddy with a terrible singing voice and his name was rapidly changed to Figgy! I see the UK is suffering yet another scandal in the form of John Sewel. Well, I guess it takes everyone's mind off all the other stuff going on in the world! The Profuma scandal will always be remembered by us of a certain age; mainly because it took up all the space in the newspapers!
PATSY, my snapdragons are growing everywhere in the garden too. They must like the dryness? Pretty flower and every colour you can think of and some bi-coloured all self seeded from who knows where originally. It will be dry tomorrow, 34 C predicted. I'm coping okay with a fan and open windows as Mark never got around to installing my window AC. My fault, I didn't think I'd need it! I didn't last year.
I've emailed the rainbow poem to Flo and I guess she will be teary eyed as well!
Good night everybody,
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Happy Tuesday!!
Can you believe Robby is one today?? Where does the time go? His party is August 9th but we wanted to do something special for his birthday so his other grandparents, his cousin, his sister along with me and his mom went to Red Robin and then to a kids place outside. It is really hot outside so we didn't stay long but it was great fun. I wanted to share a few pictures because that is what we grandma's do, right Shirley??
Shirley, Issac is just a beautiful boy and grandpa looks really proud as he should be.
Anne, that poem gave me great comfort when we lost our beloved dogs, especially because two of them had to have legs amputated and now I know they are whole again and running and playing.
Patsy, I just love snapdragons and remember as a kid we used to love to snap them even though the people who had them in their gardens didn't like that idea.
Jackie, you know you have all our prayers tomorrow and no matter what, with your great attitude you will be strong enough to handle any news.
Time for dinner, enjoy your evening.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Good evening friends - keep your fingers crossed, I might be able to post this.
Patsy – I’ve not read the Harper Lee book and so far have no inclination to put myself on the list to borrow it from the library. I have mixed feelings about the book. I adore the pictures of your bright, sunny flowers. Do I see both snapdragons and marigolds? The complete opposite of our weather I guess. We are very soggy with over 2 inches of rain yesterday and well in excess of an inch today (haven’t heard updated totals). I was just happy that I heard no water dripping from the kitchen light fixture. In fact, I checked every room in the house with this latest downpour and found no water. Yes! It is very hot and humid now although it is still overcast. Tomorrow is to bring nicer temps. Meanwhile, many people in the state are dealing with flash floods.
Jackie – Is anyone going with you to your appointment? I wish I was there because I’d volunteer to go. I trust the news will be positive and we will be here and anxious to hear from you my friend. Tell darling George to look after you a bit more. And you found nothing at the latest auction right? I mentioned I have my sofa ordered but have decided I cannot handle tearing my house apart and moving things around so I am giving up on having the flooring in my family room replaced. I did hurt my knee when moving furniture in this last flurry of activity in my house and it’s not getting better very quickly. You seem to be able to wrestle everything around just fine. I need your training program!
Marie – I hope you feel better soon but I am very glad you have your new kitties and that you are having lots of fun with them. Hopefully they are not hiding too many things from you. I haven’t posted that cracker recipe but it does take quite a while to make and lots of fussing around as you bake them so I don’t think anyone was interested in them the first time I posted something on the thread about making them. Hope you’re cooking lots of delicious beans. Right now I’m on a lentil, quinoa, steel cut oats kick. I’ve planned to make beans but don’t really need them when I have all the other things.
Phoebe – time to get back on the road. I hope you are close to ready and that Honey is as well. Are you going to try to keep in touch with your aunt when you’re on the road? Or just check in when you’re at home?
Sandy – I cannot believe Robby is a year old already. What a cutie and so glad you had something for him today even though his actual party will be later on. How are Daisy and DH getting along these days. Any time I have a tummy problem for some reason I think of Daisy and her delicate constitution.
Shirley – oh yes, what a handsome grandson you have. I am so glad you’ve been able to visit with him often. What great timing that your DH has retired just in time for you to be footloose and fancy free so you’re able to visit!
Buzz – how are you getting along. I haven’t seen many posts from you lately. The 36 Hour Day? Oh my—I hope it is a helpful book. Is it my bad vision on my tiny phone (which I use more often than my laptop)? I hope you’re having less hectic days. I think of you as I hear of our now-retired Pastor. He retired to take care of his wife full-time but something happened and she became abusive to him and it got to the point that he finally had to take her to a care center after saying that was something he would never do. He goes to see her each day and most of the time she refuses to see him. Such heartbreak for him. This couple was so devoted to each other and he always treated her with love and respect. It breaks my heart.
Anne – I know you’re in pain. Unfortunately we’ve all lost dear ones. I still cannot read the rainbow bridge poem without shedding a year. After my last dog was gone I had to immediately start looking after my dad so the question of getting another dog was impossible. Now it comes to mind from time to time but I’d like my health to be better before taking on that responsibility. If I do. It is difficult to say good-bye. Sending along more hugs…
Hugs to all my dear friends.
Lin (listening to the sound of the functioning sump pump)
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I posted the cracker recipe in the thread Marie started.0
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Thanks Lin I will check it out
Anne so sorry about your beloved Tabitha. she will be missed by you and us to.
I have lost two great big long post. My computer lock up and had to shut it off and of course I lost the post
But will tell you about my doctor visit. She put me on biotic medicated and a real powerful water pill So cutting this off before the thing lock up on me again
Love to all.
Marie
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Hello All,
Still at my sisters but we will be heading home tomorrow for about 1 week. Need to get prescriptions renewed and regain our sanity for a bit.
After that back down here again.
Bad news, it is cancer but we don't know if it is localized or metastatic. She hopes to get some tests that will narrow the scope prior to having surgery and planning a treatment program. My heart is broken for her.
So a 2 day drive home. There for a couple of days and then back again.
I miss all of you and I will catch up eventually.
Sandy - the birthday boy is so cute.
Shirley - you have a darling too.
See you all in a bit again
Jeri0
