Senior Golden Sneakers
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Wow, the sun is shining.... what a treat!! After my weekly swim at the local pool I've refilled the bird feeders, hung up half a cabbage for the hens and then stood for 5 minutes watching my bees as they buzz excitedly around their hive. Thank goodness I have them the emergency sugar candy feed otherwise I'm not sure they'd have survived our weeks of rain. Funny how little things make us feel on top of the world but seeing my ladies out and about has been a real tonic.
Buzz ~ 3 cats and a dog with access to the garden are what creates the housework. Boris the black fluffy cat in particular has a trick of sitting on recently hoovered carpet and leaving large lumps of fur behind so not anything Mike would get up to I'm sure!
Barbie ~ Cause and effect doesn't seem to be in a lot of GP's vocabulary these days as they deal only with effect and dish out pills. I'm going to post a comment for Phoebe to not let her doctor fob her off and am sure you will not let this rest either until you have answers.
Phoebe ~ So there you go sweetheart, some doctors are very quick to blame all on a virus so please don't let your sickness drag on because two and a half weeks of headache is not acceptable. It does sound like Jim is trying to lighten things with his comments when he is no doubt really worried about you and although I'm sure it's not easy to arrange doctor appointments when you're on the road so much you need to get checked thoroughly.
Lin ~ Thought you'd like to see the socks I'm wearing today so I was of course smiling when I saw your latest pyjama bottoms!
Anne ~ Currently I'm wearing M&S long t-shirt style nighwear that must be over 10 years old but then back then they sold decent quality British made clothing that lasts.
You remember those boggy moorland areas well so will know what I mean when I mention waterlogged areas where boots sink so easily. Bodmin moor doesn't have much in the way of rush grasses to step on either, you know the sort that is very course and has deep roots so we can't always pick our way through drier parts.
Since it's the Chinese year of the monkey I thought you'd like to see the photo I use as my screen saver...... clever little fellow!! They sit in the hot springs to keep warm during the winter months, but in Japan rather than China.
Patsy ~ Nothing wrong with holding on to comfy clothes but it's also lovely to snuggle into new pyjamas on a cold night!
Jeri ~ A lovely walk like that must encourage you to do the steps you want. A couple of days ago our dog walk took us to the top of the moors because it was at least dry for a few hours and turned out from my friend's fitbit we did 5,000 steps with little effort.
I've just heard rain pouring on to my conservatory roof that so that must mean the end of our sunshine. More rain tomorrow but I'm travelling to Plymouth for a check up with the oncologist before lunch with a friend so at least have something to do and ignore it!!
Enjoy your day.
Jackie
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Wow, us Sneakers all have hidden qualities when it comes to nightwear AND you bought the socks in Great Britain JACKIE? Maybe you should start a shipping business, because you can be assured Lin and I would be clamouring to buy your socks! Yes, you've stirred another memory of the coarse rush grasses we stepped on to avoid sinking up to our armpits. At the time it was so normal I didn't realize we lived such an adventurous life in dear old Blighty! I'm so glad the sun peeped out for awhile and got the bees excited!
Well, must climb out of my jammies and DO something in the way of duster flicking.
Anne.
P.S. I just want to add a big thank you to all you gals. You have no idea how much you have all enriched my life after losing almost all family and friends 2 or 3 years ago. With you I've learnt about new books to read, movies to watch, how to look after bees, different lifestyles to my own, painting tips, etc. well it's just been eye opening and sometimes sad, as life often is, but more often so much fun and entertaining. Thank you all, each and everyone.
Anne. Who naturally is putting off the dusting!
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Good morning, Looks like my inner ear issue is causing me to have to eat better. Yesterday morning, two much greasy food and caffeine at breakfast caused some major issues. I have been a very good girl since then. So this morning instead of 2 cups of coffee with fried eggs, I will be enjoying some water followed by a cup of green tea and a bowl of hot oatmeal followed later with an apple for snack. I plan to do equally as well with my other meals today.
As for my jammies, I use to wear my husbands t-shirts because they were oversized on me and comfortable. Then one day, I decided that maybe I should look a little better at night. I have since started wearing cute but comfortable, mostly cotton, jammies that are designed for women to wear. I think my husband was happy to get his t-shirts back!
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I love your socks Jackie! Of course. And the closeup of the sleep shirt! It makes me smile to be surrounded by a bit of whimsy.
Not a good photo but my robe on the way to the washer today.
Macrella, great eating. I hope you start to feel better. Meanwhile, that was nice of you to give back the t-shirts. Girlie things are very nice. I have an actual set of Carole Hochman girlie night things. A nightgown and matching robe. If I go to the hospital, they'll go with me!
Anne, I always put off the dusting. Doing a couple more loads of laundry and will start on an another throw things in the IP vegetable soup. I do not want to start too early though. The delicious scents drive me crazy and I want to EAT!
Hugs to all. I echo Anne's words, you are a life-line for me. Thank you.
Lin
Thinking of you Barbie. Please update us after your appointment.
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The lovely thing about jammies is; you can go as outrageous as you like. Who's to see them? Just pets or a hubby if you possess them! Where did you find the dog slippers LIN! Do they do them in cats! Haven't seen them in Canada! My new ones are just your run-of-the-mill suede/fleece moccasins, and I'm SO envious.
Anne - sitting here in her butterflies and drinking her morning coffee. I did my usual half hour morning walk INSIDE I hasten to add!
Anne, my slippers are L.L. Bean, just like Patsy's. I don't think they have kitty slippers but there are loads of wonderful choices at Zappos---check out the Haflinger slippers.
I love these in particular:
http://www.zappos.com/haflinger-cat-slipper-red
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Since everyone was sharing pj's and socks here are mine.
I just got back from having blood work and an EKG my usual check up and not looking for anything, I will get my results when I see the doctor next week. I had to fast for
12 hours so hunger was a factor when I was done.
Today it is freezing out, 10F now and by the weekend in the single digits. My choir
practice on Tuesday night was cancelled, our director Lisa, hurt her back and she
was in pain. I hope all is well with her.
I will be packing next week for our vacation, I can't believe its almost here.
Phoebe - I agree with the group, keep seeing the doctor and pneumonia could be
a factor. Be well soon.
Barbie - I hope you get some results from all your tests. At least it's not getting you
down and out and you can continue your routine.
Lin - I opted out of the Brightline Eating Plan, my daughter did too, the cost was too
high and she was going to start it until she found out more and said it was very
restrictive. We all want to lose weight to be healthy but we want to able to live and
enjoy ourselves too.
Well have to go and get groceries. Enjoy the day!
Shirley
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Happy Thursday!! I went to 5:00 Mass yesterday not knowing it was a children's Mass so it went longer than I had hoped but got my ashes and still made it to bingo on time. I won $50 at bingo, left early but still was tired today so took a nap while Robby took a 3 1/2 hour nap.
One more day and then off for three since Monday is a school holiday.
Lin, there isn't a thing you have to do for Lent. You are so kind to everyone and do a lot of work at your Church and that is more than a lot of people do. Being kind during this Lenten season should be on the top of everyone's list and you are a perfect example.
On the topic of sleeping gear, I wear nightshirts because I get so hot while sleeping. There was a time when I used to wear flannel pajamas because of being cold but since my surgeries and wearing nightshirts in the hospital I have changed. I did however order a set of pajama's today but they are summer pj's and have a sort of tank top. I thought they might be good for when visiting my kids, if I can every afford the airfare again. lol
Phoebe, like everyone else, I am worried about you. This has been going on too long and with all the new flues going around and pneumonia on an up swing, I do hope you will go back to your doctor or to an urgent care on the road. You are very special to us and we want you well.
Loving all the pictures of pajama's, robes and socks, you ladies are a colorful bunch which is why you are so much fun.
Barbie, I would be frustrated if they couldn't tell me why I have pain. I am glad it doesn't stop you from what you love, but there has to be a reason. Maybe Mayo is in your future if you want to pursue. Sorry you have to go through all this with no good results. You are our hero so we want you in good health.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Sandy
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The doctor had no answers for me. I wrote my primary care doctor to see if she had any next steps. The neurologist and the primary care doctor both prescribed Gabapentin for the pain. I still walk over 10,000 steps a day, go to my line dance classes, and ride the exercise bike. My quality of life is better than that of most people so if this is the life challenge I have to cope with, I'm in good shape. I sleep in a long sleeve high neck nightshirt. I put it on moments before I get into bed and change out of it into dog walking clothes first thing in the bathroom in the morning, so it doesn't matter if it's too special because I wear it only under the covers. I did throw out a shabby one last week so I do sleep in something that is in good condition. I sleep under three or more blankets in a house with the thermostat turned down to 60 degrees at night. If I get cold, I add a blanket. I used to wear cute socks but since I get so cold, I wear wool socks now and they don't come with cute pictures.
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Ladies?
Am I the only one who sleeps in the buff? Or is that too much information. LOL
Jeri
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JACKIE, what a fun post, and caring and informative! I wasn't as courageous as you regarding PHOEBE, but wish I had been! I'm in total agreement with every point you made, and I'll bet we are all very concerned about our travelin' friend! By the way, your screen saver is priceless with his (or her) tablet being studied! lol!
ANNE, what a sweetly poignant post you added today. I did not realize you had so many losses a couple of years ago. And I agree our MFP family has added so much richness to my life, and has been there with support when at my lowest periods! Such a special bunch; take a bow, dear friends!
MARCELLA, your breakfast sets a great example, and as for giving back his T-shirts, I'm all for cute nightwear!
LIN, what an adorable robe! Your veggie soup sounds delicious. We had a yummy hearty vegetable soup tonight, but I think there was salt added that I should not have.
SHIRLEY, so right about eating styles to live with! What's the good of a restrictive diet that ends up in a binge? Besides noting the cute anchor socks, I noticed your "thumb" toes are your longest toes, too. So are mine and I always noticed on statues from olden Rome, etc., the second toe was always longer! Just an interesting bit of nonsense!!!
SANDY, dahling, afford the airfare? Just think of it as a gift to yourself AND for your kids! Family time is too precious to sacrifice and is anything but a luxury! I regret the trips and visits I did not make because I thought the fare too high! Go, go, go, girl. And bring your new jammies!
BARBIE, the only thing missing from your picture is a nightcap! And I would add someone's suggestion that you perhaps consult at one of the well known clinics to get a better diagnosis for unexplained pain! Yes, your life's quality is great, as is your attitude, but unexplained pain needs to be investigated. Gabapentin makes changes in the body (and brain) just as my Pramipexole does and real pain should be properly diagnosed!
We started this morning using the Birthday Coupon from Last Watch for free breakfast, where we enjoyed their Trifecta...waffle for me and pancake for him. This afternoon saw the orthopedist who agreed no surgery, but gave me a shot of cortisone. My knee seems less painful so maybe it works this time. Watched the debates tonight and now will be off to la-la land! Buzz 0 -
A quick hello and nite-nite! I watched the debates and could not help thinking how much better organized this was. No histrionics, no snarky remarks, I thought it gave us a clear idea about the candidates viewpoints. Good job, PBS!
Off to dive into John's old tee shirt and the blue pj bottoms. Oh I really do need to get those cute new pjs!
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Good morning, doing my bits and pieces around the house today.
Jeri, yes, well, I see why you didn't post a picture of your sleep wear! But onto an earlier post. Thank you for the beautiful picture. Such lovely scenery and you are very talented my friend.
Barbie, very practical and sensible behavior. Unfortunately I cannot seem to rein myself into sensible and utilitarian items. My only excellent investments have been my kitchen tools which have fueled the way I cook/eat and have helped me accommodate my arthritic hands. Meanwhile, I am sorry that you did not receive any answers. Hugs.
Patsy, good for you. I ignored the debate once again and finished reading an old Caroline Graham book. I love Midsomer Murders and watch every episode I can find but had never read any of the books. My library only had two and I finished the second one last night. Quite different than the TV show of course.
Phoebe, hello out there??!! Hugs. Hoping you are better.
Shirley, good morning. Walking with your hubby is a very good habit. You have such healthy healthy practices--TM, yoga, walking. It is quite inspiring.
Buzz, I am so fortunate to be able to do all my own cooking as salt is banished. I search specifically for no-salt options and right now have no salsa as the one company that has no-salt salsa is out of stock. It is difficult to be at the mercy of others even though your food sounds truly delicious.
Sandy, always our lucky lady! Congrats on the bingo win. I agree that time spent with loved ones is very precious so weigh the decision carefully. I also know I worry about $$ fairly regularly so I understand the problem.
Marie, still loving your IP? By the way, I copied Jeri's soup recipe out to the recipe thread here on Sneakers. Was afraid of losing it. While I don't usually follow a recipe exactly, recipes inspire me on what I might want to throw in my IP. And I like vegetable soup a lot!
Well, onward and just a little bit early for my friends (and especially for Jackie and her darling bees).
Hugs
Lin
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Buzz, by the way, I have always thought myself a freak. My second toe is longer than the great toe and it looks quite odd and things don't fit that well and I ended up with hammer toe (is that what it's called) on both feet.
Lin0 -
I went to my organic store and I FOUND the beans I've been bugging you all about. Actually shelves and shelves of beans but no sign of anything named 16 Beans. I came home clutching Bobs Red Mill 13 Bean Soup Mix and will give it a go next week. Up to now I've used canned chick peas etc so this will be interesting!
Mike came over with Cinders who is just one year old to drive me to the store and I'm very grateful he did, boy it's freezing out there with a chilling wind. It's supposed to be even worse tomorrow so I really stocked up on groceries! Just keeping my fingers crossed that the furnace doesn't decide to seize up again with overuse.
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Hello all sneakers! Clouds are galloping by in the sky! No kidding, there must be a strong wind current pushing these clouds. Interesting.
Got my valentine news letter with photos off and as if by some magic, we got in the mail a couple of news letters from distant family. So I am feeling much better about the fact that can't get my act together enough to mail out Christmas cards. It has to be a family trait. I am always stunned by the fact that friends and family age. Curly headed, Apple-cheeked kids are now wrinkled and bald. (?) now that would never happen to me.
John is suffering the close of NFL season. Football was his weekend delight. Now he is on to more productive projects. However, these projects always make extra work for me as well. Sawdust, car grease, And he will invariably dig into my plastic refrigerator storage bowls and use them for small parts and screws. As you can imagine, there is a howl of complaint from me. John deals with this in a very interesting way. He smiles and ignores my protests. Got to love that guy!
Patsy
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Lin you are no freak by any means A very beautiful young lady. We all have some kind of kinky ways about us.
i check the plant doctors out and none very close to my house and will not ask Jerry to drive to North Dallas. I will just have to go by the books.
I did have a rough day yesterday My blood sugar got real low And i hit Jerry cookie jar. Got it up and it got low again. My clothes was soak from all the sweating Very miserable very off plan and I had a gain this morning. First time i ever had a back to back low Blood sugar problem, I could not even remember what i needed to Very confuse. So today keeping that insulin way down.I really ate off plan. But today everything is fine.Trying to balance the medication is not very easy to do. I am surprise i do not have BM problem today with all the sugar I had..
I go to my Doctor next Tues. the 16th to get my lab report.
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We are having a blizzard as we speak. I had a TM meeting this morning and it was snowing lightly
when I left and when i got on the highway it was dry. I met Dave and our friend Kathy E. from the sailing club at a local donut shop. She was giving back our cooler that they borrowed. We will be taking the cooler to the Bahamas so we can fold it up for the suitcase. She is also in the choir, but alas I found out she quit. I haven't seen her in a couple practices. She has been singing for over 10 years so she needed a break and finding it hard to practice. Dave followed me home from the donut shop and good thing we were in a blizzard on the highway coming home. Driving was so slow and blinding, not my favorite.
I just looked out the window and you can hardly see the house across the street. Dave has already
snowblown the driveway twice. Thinking of you Buzz in Florida.
I am going to a lunch and theater tomorrow with a friend from Yoga class. It should be fun.
Its called I Hate Hamlet, a comedy.
Sandy - I was all set not eating meat today and put out fish for dinner tonight and forgot and had
chicken at lunch. DUH!
Buzz- Yes I do have big toes, better to grab onto in Yoga class and I don 't need a strap.
I also have the bunions to go with it. Not pretty feet by any means.
Lin- Yes... I have done a transition with yoga and meditation. I like where its going and I feel better
and try to be more kind to people. I also feel happier.
Have a good day everyone.
Shirley
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Happy Friday!! I made it through the first week of five days although I am exhausted. Robby is good but demands a lot of attention and wears me out. Shirley your day is coming soon. LOL I know Shirley is frustrated as I am with our weight. I have been riding the bike and watching my calories and all I lost was 1ounce. Shirley has been even better than me and has a gain. We both of course won't give up and although I am comfortable with my weight I don't want to give up MFP. There are days I want to just eat and drink whatever I want, but of course being with MFP for so long that won't ever happen. It is a way of life and I will stick with it and all of you.
Marie, sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday, I hope today is better and your results are good.
I will post tomorrow and address all of you, but for today I just want to wish you a good weekend.
Sandy
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A long day with a trip to city of Plymouth for my follow up appointment with oncologist that was over an hour late due to busy department. All good news and everything doing as it should so that's it until mammogram in August followed by annual visits for 5 years. I then drove to a friend's apartment at the other end of the city for lunch before heading home to collect George from another friend who was dog sitting for me. It seems he ran around for hours with Scruff and barked at anyone who came to her door so I understand why tonight he is stretched out on his duvet bed with paws in the air fast asleep. I'm struggling to keep my eyes open so after a quick look through yet another auction catalogue on line I'm heading for my bed. Read all your posts and will catch up properly over the weekend.
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JACKIE, wonderful news, I am so HAPPY for you. Anne.0
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Jackie! I remember breathing that deep sigh of sweet life affirming news! Yes! Things are going to be okay. I am so happy for you my friend. Grab life by the collar and live it to the helt!
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Hi all. Doing fine. Went to my Dr today. No pneumonia. Got meds to take. In 2 weeks, if still not better, go to the lung Dr. Mostly concerned about the cough. I've lost 13 lbs. That's in two weeks. Still low appetite. It won't hurt any part of me to lose some lbs!
Marie, can't believe you haven't commented on Jeri's post. Lol! While getting meds in Walmart, I browsed the pjs. In the morning, I've got to take a cat to the vet. One of our stay at home girls, she's injured her leg. I hope to be asleep soon.
Staying warm tonight but not having chills, a good thing! I've enjoyed the posts this week, and the photos.
Barbie, I'm glad lots of things have been ruled out, but I do hope you'll get an answer. I never thought you wouldn't until now.
Sleep well
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LIN< dear, your feet were classicly shaped. The hammer toes were probably caused by a fitter selling you shoes that were too short!
ANNE, my mouth is watering thinking about your 13 bean soup! I love beans, and every night this week, we've had delicious bean choices; one night there was black beans, and tonight I loved the New Orleans red beans right alongside my favorite Beef and barley bowl of soup.
SANDY, have a lovely well-earned rest this weekend. Mother Nature knew best when she decided to stop reproduction at the age we are supposed to be free of baby-rearing! Your kids are so lucky to have you so willing to help!
JACKIE, Hallellujah!!! What wonderful news and we are all so happy you found it early! Your description of George was so funny, but I never ever allowed my poodles to lie on my precious duvet. Actually, with our temperatures way down in the 40's F. I miss that down quilt, which I sent up to my son when we moved. He adores it in chilly NJ after so many years in Hawaii.
Sweet PHOEBE, how are your ribs holding up with all the coughing? Wasn't your doctor concerned about the dramatic weight plunge? And the tiredness is saying something needs to be followed, but what? Isn't there an excellent clinic not too far from you, where they could do a thorough work up? Sometimes I think the vets give our animals better care than our new breed of doctors who read Lab reports to decide if we are OK. I remember the days when they actually did examinations ON the patient!
I walked down to dinner tonight with just the walker and my knee feels infinitely improved! What a great feeling. Spent much of the day discovering I am supposed to "authorize" all the prescriptions we moved over to our Mail Order Pharmacy. I thought the doctors Rx's were enough! So I went back a couple of week's worth of emails to find all the notices about "delayed shipping" to authorize about 8 prescriptions Mike was expecting that never came. Also discovered a new blood testing machine had been ordered! I'm really slipping!
Watched a couple of sessions of House of Cards in the auditorium after dinner and am finding it smarmy, whatever that means. What a terrible light it casts on our political leaders! Of course Kevin Spacey does a terrific job, but I sure hope this series is not too true to our Congresspeople! Starting to count my ZZZzzzzs! Buzz
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I, too, missed JERI's question! My answer would be that I did when my buff was more buff! I now wear all my old Pucci designs from years ago when I worked at Saks 5th Avenue Pucci department, and the fabric is so delicious for slithering under the covers!Just think, I bought them back in the 1960's, making them antiques today! Buzz 0
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Re: house of cards. I'm done with it, smarmy is a great word!0
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I was like JERI sleeping in the buff for the majority of my life until about 3 years ago when one of our friends was found in bed in that natural state by the startled daughter. At my great age I decided I could scar the poor DILs, firemen or sons for life if thus discovered. LOL. It took me ages to get used to all the stuff tangled around my legs, I think I must be a twitcher when unconscious. It didn't bother my "pets of the day" me being in a state of nudity, but us humans can be more sensitive souls.
I'm just imagining a startled George and the kitties watching a very happy JACKIE leaping around the kitchen and singing, because the good news will just be sinking in.
PHOEBE, I'm so glad you haven't got pneumonia and I hope you will soon feel like our old Phoebe, and that goes for BARBIE too, such a long time suffering with the leg pains.
I shall stay indoors today, for its definitely not a day to be romping in the nude! Our Inuit friends of the past knew a thing or two when it came to furs and goose grease didn't they, being born here. Me, I'm just praying the furnace doesn't break down again in temps of minus 17. The butterfly jammies would offer little protection that's for sure!
Have a lovely day girls, stay warm us northern lot, stay cool you southern belles and stay dry all the gals on the two west coasts (U.K, USA).
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You are such good friends and your support has been indispensable.
Love you all.
Jackie
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So happy to hear from phoebe. and do hope she is on the mend. 13 pounds lost you are ahead in this game. Keep it off.
I have been posting more than I see But either I lose my post or I failed to hit the post reply/ I think it is more of the latter that is my problem
I am having a potato day
here is a picture of my breakfast this morning Not a typical one but tasted mighty good to me. Per The Starch Solution plan
I am thinking mash potato, fat free brown gravy, peas corn ice tea For lunch A loaded starch lunch Will have to see about Dinner
Marie
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Good morning all,
Phoebe, hope you start to feel better soon. I hate being sick, thank goodness I rarely get a cold etc.
I guess I will take a turn on the p.j. situatiin. My daughter usually buys me them every other year for christmas so I just wear them. She usually gets comfy ones so I like them. I use to wear those frilly lace ones but with age I have changed that.lthat.lol.
Yesterday spent the day at fabric stores and started getting ready for the quilt retreat for next month. My daughter is going to so it will be fun.
Today, back to eating better. Going to get organized. Going to work out now, grocery shop, library, buy a birthday gift .then home to cook and friend over for dinner.
Happy day to all
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