Senior Golden Sneakers
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Happy Tuesday!
Another beautiful day here. Robby is napping, not sure for how long but he fought it a little so should be tired. We will go outside later and this time without getting drenched.
I am on my IPad so can't go back too far but Phyllis You are an early bird, what time do you go to sleep? Jeri Love the pictures. Patsy You are a great mother. Lin how great that you still can play records. I would never throw them out, they could be valuable. I find myself dancing to some of Robby's nursery rhymes. Shirley Thursday is getting closer.Buzzgood for you on watching portion control, along with watching your sugar.Phoebe hope Jim is doing what he is supposed to do.MEN Anne My guess is that they were so impressed with your apples they wanted to show people back home.
Robby is up, time to go!
Have a great one!
Sandy
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Thank you for Jim's well wishes. He was surprised.
Still no time to post much. Dr appt in a bit. Oxygen man brought the machine and a rolling tank. He won't use them. Grrr.
I'm loving all of the photos, kids are the best!
Sandy, how about a pick of Robby napping?
Marie, be safe and remember, cow patties are organic, lol! Wow, gluten has really affected you. My neighbor's mother probably had gluten intolerance but didn't know it. We used to go to lunch and shop, and the bathroom was always the first stop.
Better get to it
Phoebe0 -
Yes It really has. I try to eat some and boy did I find out I can't. I have found something I like and so easy to fix
Processor soup has some gluten free soup out and I mixed a can of it and a canned of mixed veggies and its make a big servings I get 2 meals out of it. Great flavor
Thanks for the update on Jim.
I will post a picture of The kitties napping if you want me too. They are getting so big now.
love to our Sneakers.
Marie
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Jake just called to say that he is safely on the ground in Cleveland. He spent last night in a hotel near the airport so I've been alone since 10AM yesterday. I set my alarm for 1 AM to call and make sure he got up so he could catch the airport shuttle from the hotel at 3 to catch the flight at 5. I didn't get much sleep after that so I finally got up and walked the dogs in the dark....I had almost 10,000 steps by the time I got back.....now that I know he's safe, I'll probably gather the dogs and take a much needed nap. I watched my recording of DWTS this morning and it looks like it will be a great season. So far, I am enjoying my time alone to do whatever I want.
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Hello friends – hoping to post this afternoon but I always feel like the devil is on my tail with this Internet connection. Ha.
Phyllis – good to hear from you! You are a busy lady…….!
Sandy – thanks for the picture of dear Robby. Soooo cute.
Phoebe – I hope Jim will cooperate enough to get well.
Barbie – glad you heard from Jake and that you are able to walk the dogs while he’s away. That’s great progress. I am sorry to hear you had to start taking that medication. I hope there are no problems with taking it.
Marie – your soup sounds good. You and I are just the same---a whiff of gluten and SICK!
Jeri – we’ll take more pictures you’d care to post at any time!! Loved the most recent ones.
Patsy – I hope you don’t make yourself sick with worrying about how you can help your DD. Are you getting any rest?
Shirley – yes indeed, Thursday will be here soon. Wahoo!
Anne – no more visitors to your apple tree?
Just got a phone call and the radon people are indeed coming tomorrow but not just to drill test holes but to stay ALL DAY to install the system. Oh my. I wonder if I could leave for a while. Makes me crazy when people are tearing my house up. Ha.
I’ve been doing little odds and ends around the house today and made a huge salad for lunch that took the better part of an hour to prepare. I also made some bean burgers and baked some purple sweet potatoes. I had on my list a couple of additional recipes for tomorrow and maybe I’ll go ahead with them even though there are people here. Would keep me distracted but hopefully not so distracted I couldn’t cook properly.
I had enough of a connection today to do some online banking and respond to several emails that have been sitting there for quite a while. I also took a few things over to Goodwill and stopped by the library to pick up a couple of DVDs that were on hold for me.
Oh and I did get the basement all swept out first thing this morning.
Time to move on.
Lin
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OK, it is the grandmother in me. One more photo. This one of my other daughter and her family. She wrote "There was a pretty woman who lived in a shoe ....... " LOL. And yes, they are all theirs.
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Jeri - Loved the photos and the lovely family you have.
Lin - I gave our old records to Kathy and Fraser, he got a new turn table (retro) as they call it.
The beatles are my favorite too.
Sandy - Love Robby's picture he is getting so big so fast. Can't wait to see Isaac and how he is growing.
Buzz- You have a wonderful place where you and Mike live and numerous activities to keep
you busy. The dining room would be hard to resist with all those lovely dishes.
Phyllis - You are an early bird. I never get up that early unless we are going on a trip.
Barbie - Enjoy your free time this week and getting caught up on things.
Phoebe - All I can is say is MEN! I guess when he has trouble breathing he will take
the oxygen. Patience my dear.
Marie - Have fun at the wedding, when is it?
Today got in a 45 min walk and it was warm and sunny today. Our summer is back again.
Made some mini omelettes in a muffin pan. South Beach allows 2 for a morning breakfast.
Also made a green tea drink in a pitcher with fresh mint and orange slices. I found this
on Pinterest to detox and flush fat. I hope I see some results.
Choir rehearsal tonight.
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OMG Jeri.............love, love.love that picture and give your daughter and son in law the parents of the month award with 8 children. God Bless them and all of their children. Love, love, love!!!0
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Grandmother picture day!! Here's one more of Robby from his mom.
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Lovely grand kids. , Sneakers
Lin the wedding is this coming Saturday at 4 PM we won't get to to go to the rehearsal and
dinner its
Friday night at Kathy house? I guess next we have a baby shower.it is due in January.
Marie
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Thank you for the photos, I love them. That old boot is a hoot! Corny me. Robby looks older in the photo with sunglasses, but sooo cute!
Jim is using his oxygen, yay!
Phoebe0 -
Happy Anniversary, SANDY. Wish I had time to make a perfect graphic for you, but we have to meet the bus in our lobby at 8AM (for a few days on Florida's west coast) and I haven't packed yet! Skimmed all the posts, but cannot comment tonight. Love you all... Buzz 0
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My barometer is rapidly heading for stormy but managed to get a walk in first thing so now need to do some housework and sorting for my Autumn clear out. My bees are halfway through their winter feed and tomatoes and cucumbers still giving me lots of fruits so I'm hoping the coming storm isn't the start of a run of bad weather. Have read all your posts and so relieved Jim is using his oxygen.... it's been delivered for a reason!! Buzz have a wonderful trip on your west coast, somewhere I always wanted to visit!! Lin I've over 200 LP's, mostly from the 60's and 70's and am slowly working my way through listening to each and wiping with special cleaning fluid as I go. Rubber Soul is my favourite Beatles album at the moment and I keep going back to it. Also rediscovered Isaac Hayes..... remember him? Talk about silky soul music!! Patsy you're definitely between a rock and a hard place with your daughter and I'm not sure there's an answer because she's no doubt been advised by professionals on the adverse affects of being overweight so Mother isn't going to get anywhere! Just be there for her as I'm sure you already are. Anne a friend visited the Cotswolds last week and has been telling me about the crowds of Japanese tourists taking photos of the most bizarre things, even peoples front gardens and hanging baskets so they seem to have a fascination with all things Western and cute and your apple tree probably fits that description!!
Wonderful photos and terrific looking families. Must now get on with chores before the storm arrives.
Jackie0 -
HAve been up since 5:12 AM and doubt I have remembered to pack everything I need. Grabbed coffee, made the bed, and we're off. I hear thunder
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Jackie re your friends visit to the Cotswolds and Japanese tourists taking photos of English hanging baskets, is it possible that if I go outside and sit under the apple tree with my knitting I could be immortalized in some oriental photo album with a caption that reads "ancient grandmother pursuing native craft under exotic apple tree". Now there's a thought!
SandyThe cute photo of young Robbie had me thinking "Rock star in the making". He's got the good looks, the stance, the bare chest, the sun glasses and the obvious sound of a high note coming out of his little mouth. He just needs the guitar, minus the diaper, and one day he'll make you a fortune!
What a super photo for the album Jeri, just love it!
And that's me for the day with some of the thoughts rambling through my head as I ambled on my early walk.
Hope everybodys day is a good day,
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Yes Anne, I think you should go and sit under the apple tree. It would make a lovely picture.
Sandy, loved the rock star picture of Robby.
Buzz, safe travels.
Jackie, so nice to hear from you. I got rid of most of my old lps but kept the Beatles albums and all my 45s so I have lots to listen to.
Shirley, tomorrow is Thursday. Wahoo. Cannot come soon enough right? Now we need pictures from you too!
Phoebe, glad Jim has decided to use oxygen as needed.
Well, radon guys have arrived. See ya.
Lin
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Happy Wednesday!! I don't have a lot of time as I must get ready for my friend's sister's memorial. There is a luncheon following the service so really not sure if I am going to bingo tonight. Will take it one minute at a time.
I start sitting full time next week as Lisa's parents are leaving next Wednesday. They might take my Monday and Tuesday if they are organized and packed but we will see. I will have to start going to a different meeting since Bryanna won't be available for sitting on Thursdays. There is a Monday night one near my house and although I hate going out after dinner I will give it a try.
Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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This week is my week for strange happenings. So here I am, quietly eating my leftover homemade cheese and onion quiche, when a huge truck comes onto my drive and proceeds to drop off an equally large dumpster. I rush out to ask a large, hot, pink faced chap why he's dropping off a large dumpster. "Because my order form says drop off a large dumpster at your address" he says.
I wonder if Mark has got another work project in store after the roof tiles and the new garage side door. Judging by the size of the dumpster, a very big dumpster, this could involve tearing the whole house down and rebuilding it.
We both peer at his order form, he sees a one for part of the house number, and I see a three. "Oh" he says happily, I've forgotten my glasses. He's driving a huge truck for goodness sake!
He reloads the dumpster and proceeds to the middle of the street where he unloads it.
The moral of this story is - don't forget your glasses girls, and if you do venture forth don't be surprised at what you might find on your return.
Anne, the finder of oriental people and pink faced men on her drive. Never a dull moment here! Sigh.0 -
Hello sneakers! I have been thinking that there is so much conflicting information out there on vitamin and supplements it is difficult to form any informed opinions. We live in a small rural community so our health care options are limited. Our doctor doesn't like supplements or vitamins. But I keep reading about recent studies that show them to be advantageous for various conditions. I also like to read all the health news on the various news sites. The take away is that we do take various supplements and a daily multivitamin. If I read about these studies and recent research, then why can't the health care providers do the same? It has gotten to the point that we really hate to admit to our doctor that we take vitamins and supplements. Now this is just crazy! Do any of you have this issue? Just wondering....
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I don't take vitamins or supplements. For me a good balanced diet gives me everything I need and I personally think they are money down the drain (or maybe toilet!) My mother 91, cousin 92, aunt 96 etc in the UK never took vitamins or supplements and barring accidents were fit and healthy until they died of old age. So far, so good for me too. I have read it can be dangerous as well if you overload the system, but then what do I know seeing I haven't seen a doc for years! Wouldn't advise anybody else, different strokes for different folks. Interesting though to read everyone else's views. Anne.0
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Anne, think you have a valid point. I think genes are also in your favor, my lovely red haired friend. I love that you are so healthy, funny and positive. I dare say that these are also your personal vitamins for a good long happy life!
Patsy0 -
Hi patsy my lovely talented friend, I must put the record straight. Alas, the red highlights I once had are now a mousy brown intertwined with white or grey bits. The ravages of time.
Anne0 -
Oh these lovely lukewarm sunny days!
Working on my laundry, fighting a nap, and clueless for dinner, at least for Jim. I'm happy with leftovers, peas and Mac n cheese.
Anne, you could have a photo of your apples hanging on a wall in China!
Patsy, I take supplements but not all the time. I get in moods where I don't want them. My sis in law says you just 'p' them out again if they aren't absorbed.
Sandy, I wouldn't want to go out after dark but maybe you'll make new friends there.
Jackie, great to hear from you.
Hi Lin I hope this radon thing is good for you. I'm not sure what it is. Will Google it.........,,.....fell asleep,!
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I do take vitamins and supplements but I am very specific on what I will take. I purchase only products from Dr. Fuhrman who specializes in nutrition and studies all the time to make sure there is not *too* much of anything in them. I wouldn't take anything from off the shelf made by the big manufacturers. My doctor is fine with a multi-vitamin but really he could care less about what I take or how I eat.
Okay, the radon guys were certified radon mitigation specialists. The State of Iowa has a huge problem with radon in our homes. In some places 3 out of 4 homes has higher than prescribed limits. I don't know if you believe it or not, but I'm not taking any chances at this point. I've not been a smoker and I would like to avoid lung cancer if possible. After having my dad's house checked this summer it put it in mind to have my house checked and the level was over the accepted level so I had a system installed today. I'll do a re-test in a week to assure the level has dropped. Meanwhile, the few things I did have to move are all put back in place. They did a very neat and tidy job and cleaned up after themselves quite well.
Come on Internet....post this!
Lin0 -
Hey girls I have a problem. I have so many e mails and I would like to cut down on some of them. well a lot How do I do it an easy way? I have so many I usally just delete them without reading them And I am aafraid I might delete a special one. What can I do to get rid of them.
Marie0 -
Day 3 of on not eating between meals . ----Marie0
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Marie, I think there are different ways for different email providers. What I do daily to keep my junk mail sorted is I click the box to checkmark all emails at once, then I scroll down and unchecked what I want to save. Then I click on delete. Then I have only the ones I want to read.
I want to tell you about Jim's doctor. She's very pretty, I noticed she had lost weight and I complimented her and asked about her plan. She is using medifast, not the shakes. She has five medifast snacks and one big but healthy meal. Lots of water. Walks 30 minutes per day. She's lost about 40 pounds.
Lin I googled radon so your info makes sense to me, lol. I think I will order the test kit. Thanks. I wonder why Iowa has so much high radon levels?
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Phoebe - I was told it is a big problem here due to geological formations. That's all I know. I didn't look into it further.
Marie - I don't have any good ideas on sorting your mail. I have unsubscribed from many lists. That helped a bit. And for some reason for a long time I got no notifications from MFP when someone sent me a message or commented on a post. That really cut down! Now for some reason that has started up again.
Nitey nite.
Lin0 -
A funny old day with all sorts of weather being thrown in my direction. First thing I was walking in sunshine with my friend and her dog but the minute I mentioned I was going to the car wash on the way home a big black cloud appeared and a misty mizzle with it but at least it was quiet at the car wash as I was the only silly person contemplating such a job in the rain!! Now the sun has reappeared the plan is to vacuum out the interior because George's mess that he carries into the car builds up and it's due an annual health check tomorrow to keep it on the road.
Lin ~ You're right about geological influences creating radon gas because Cornwall is rife with it too.... too much granite in the ground! My property has been checked several times and I'm told the level is high although how high is never stipulated and I gather one would need to live in the house for 40 years before the risk of lung cancer so since I moved in when I was 39 I assume I'll probably be living elsewhere by the time the years have gone by because I can't see myself maintaining a 120' garden as I head for 80!!
Patsy ~ Perhaps it's an English thing but like Anne I'm of the opinion that so long as you eat healthily you should get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet. I've read several articles that state it's a waste of money to buy supplements although pregnant women, young children and the elderly might find them beneficial in certain circumstances. It's a multi million dollar/pound business so is bound to be pushed by manufacturers but common sense would say to me if I was lacking say vitamin C I'd buy a bag of oranges or if it was iron I'd stock up on green veggies. I know for a fact my GP would be aghast if I suggested wanting to take supplements and I'd be sent straight down the corridor to the dietary nurse for a lecture!! Perhaps like Lin you should seek advice from a nutritionist to see if you actually need to supplement your diet.
Phoebe ~ Amazing that Jim's doctor would need to diet to lose weight when she must know all there is to know about healthy eating but then I've found during my recent hospital visits I received lots of pats on the back like a 10 year old for walking every day and eating healthily as if it just isn't the norm although the nurse I chatted to last week had me laughing because the department were holding a weekly baking competition and apparently 2 people had made chocolate cake that day so of course she had to try both and was thinking she'd have to skip lunch!! I admitted if cake was put in front of me I'd eat it too!!
Anne ~ My garage is away from my property on a communal piece of parking area and I'm often finding parcels left in it for the property on the outer edge of the line of cottages but unfortunately never catch them at it!! A couple of months ago I hurt my back trying to lift out a couple of long packages that I didn't know weighed a ton until too late, something went ping in my spine!! Since then anything left in there gets dragged out unceremoniously and pushed round the corner out of my way rain or no rain, as much because that family is rude and inconsiderate at the best of times so a feeling of guilt doesn't arise!!
The sun is still shining so I'm going to unravel my extension lead and plug in the mini vacuum cleaner to blitz my car. Have a good day everyone.
Jackie0
