Senior Golden Sneakers
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Have a wonderful day special lady!!
Jackie0 -
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY AND MANY, MANY MORE!!!
Hi everybody, and a dull, rainy day it is here for Sandy's birthday. Never mind, the birds are still chirping their little heads off, the squirrels are still doing their best to wreck the new feeder, the snowdrops are still blooming - Gods in his heaven, alls right (so far) with the world. I've had a sort of an engrossing two days, apart from the usual chores I've been doing a lot of reading with a pop in here now and again to see what's going on with you gals. I was itching to get out into my little plot and do some tidying up with the odd weed pull but it's still very squelchy with mud as the snow finally goes. The rain today should finish off any still lingering in snow banks.
I gave up on the cable company TV years ago but I recently caved in so I could watch the movie channel etc. I must admit I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth all the cash, because I find I am still mainly watching the channels I could get with the little satellite dish. I'll give it a year and then might get rid again.
So I wish you all a happy Thursday and particularly the birthday girl.
Anne.0 -
Sandy - I posted a happy birthday wish earlier today and now here's a little graphic wish as well. I hope you are feeling better today.
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Happy Happy Birthday Sandy!!!!!0
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Getting ready to babysit 4 grandsons until Sunday. I think we will be very busy. LOL0
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Hey sneakers
getting around kind of slow his morning. Kind of a very stressful day yesterday But all is calm down now. My scales did go up a few oz, this morning.
rain, rain and more rain. Wow
Alice took off work yesterday to come out to be with us and get some of this mess all clear up
we lost our satellite signal so been without TV for 2 days. . This is the second time this has happen and it was a mess the first time. we cancel the Server out and Alice got our rabbit ears attached and working great. We got good pictures Just don't get all those Movies and etc But i do not watch TV except for news and football. and we will still have that We are scheduled to get a new server Monday. or we may just keep the Rabbit ears== No cost yeah.
Alice help me make a big pot of soup in the IP So have plenty of food cook up till Sunday and Alice will be out to make some more one pot meals for next week. I just like to have come unglued yesterday. Just too much for this old lady.
I will quit whining now and get busy
Love to you all
Marie0 -
Sandy happy Birthday to you Patsy said it all you are the greatest Love you
Marie
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY!0 -
Interesting times these days! Last night we endured a storm with hurricane force winds. John is out cutting the downed trees and limbs in the drive way and decks. No sleep for me last night, I just listened to the wind and whinced every time I heard a limb crack or something bang against our house or roof. All will be well, but the cleanup will take a few days or more. The little town of Seaside, down the road a bit, got the most damage.
Listened to a fascinating interview on PBS, Charie Rose. He interviewed a young designer with Apple Computers. The Apple corporate philosophy is stunning. This young English guy is head of their R&D and was such a creative and innovative thinker I was stunned. See it if you get a chance. The Apple designer's name is Mark Ivy (I think that is his name) for more reasons than the obvious, I wish I was 20 something and in the creative designing field right now. What an amazing time. We are right on the cusp of a totally new world. I love our old world too. I guess I am really Lucy-goosey these days.
Patsy0 -
Happy Thursday!!
Thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes and graphics, you are just wonderful and so thoughtful. Babe and I were going to go to dinner tonight but I asked for a rain check. I am still congested and blowing my nose all the time, what fun would that be eating dinner? Daisy also had some diarrhea and became dehydrated so she went to the vet to have some fluids by IV. It isn't the dog flu that is so dangerous but they did do some blood work as well. Bryanna also asked if she could bring me dinner but I declined and told her she could take me out when I feel better, if that ever happens. She will probably stop by to give me a card after work and that is all I need. I got so many birthday wishes on Face book and here and lots of cards, so it was a good birthday. When Lisa goes to Florida with Robby on Spring break in another week I can get all those rain checks owed to me. LOL
Tonight I will just watch my favorite Thursday night shows and eat a smart one dinner and that will be fine with me. Babe did bring me water this afternoon and a beautiful card. Birthday's aren't really the same once you get older but certainly better than the alternative.
I did go to bingo last night but did not win and with all my nose blowing I should have stayed home. If I am not better by Saturday for the St. Patrick Day party I will probably cancel.
Have a great night.
Sandy
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Hello friends,
Marie. I got a massage because I sat in a new chair and the table was higher than mine and I sewed for 14 hrs each day. The massage was great . I go there 1-21-2 times per year. Meet friends from other places too.
Hope you are feeling better.
Made some plans today for our trip to Alaska. Can't wait to see my son. He set us up at a fancy resort with red carpet treatment. He's paying for it too. That's our 50 th anniversary gift.
To all the sickies, GET BETTER soon.
Chris0 -
It started raining here about 20 minutes ago. I hope it's not the awful storms traveling East from Texas.
I don't want to go to the Dr again, and I already have an appointment for April 1. This cough makes my head hurt! I'm a wimp anyway.
Sandy, you are wise to wait this cold out. So many germs flying around. Probably lots in the Dr office! Plus, your taste buds will be Normal if you wait.
I'm drawing a blank, it must be bedtime. Night,
Phoebe0 -
Such a wonderful birthday wish for dear SANDY, with her drippy nose and all!
Buzz 0 -
Leaving this morning to see Isaac, I will be back on Sunday and catch up with everyone.
Shirley0 -
Sandy - Happy Birthday!!! (a day late)
Hello everyone. Been a busy past couple of days and today is no exception. Looking forward to a little bit slower weekend.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day,
Marcella0 -
Not much happening here today and I don't mind a bit. Clouds and sun, warm, nice day.
Going to get a little housework done, check back later
Phoebe0 -
Just checkin'... Sorry about all the nasty colds; stay warm and feel better! Buzz 0
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Happy Friday!! Another beautiful day so after Robby's three hour nap we went to the park and played outside until his mom came to pick him up. I am still blowing my nose so undecided about the party tomorrow. I will see how I feel tomorrow and go from there.
Rob came after work last night and brought me flowers and a homemade card from Robby.
Bryanna came with a beautiful card and wrote a wonderful note in it. She also brought me strawberries, little short cakes and whipped cream so I did have a birthday cake. All in all it was a nice birthday and once I feel normal the celebrations will begin.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Good evening. I have been busy with one thing or another all day and I feel comforted that so far this year I am relatively up-to-date on the mail, paying bills AND filing the paperwork afterward. Some cooking today with more to come tomorrow. A bit of laundry and some online banking.
The weather was lovely as well and I did stick my nose out a few times. I was going to start cleaning out the dead brush in my landscape plantings but I checked and my compost bags would need to be held until the last week in March as they are not collecting yet. I decided it could wait.
Time to think about springing forward. It seems early but then I suspect it does each year.
I hope everyone who has been ill will feel better soon. And I hope Marie has not been washed away with heavy rain. Shirley, enjoy your trip.
Hugs for everyone.
Lin0 -
Arrived safe and sound from driving which was not so bad. I stopped twice and took my time, I still
don't like Toronto traffic and felt better after getting farther away.
Enjoying Isaac and his funny faces he is so cute Since Kathy is making earrings now and putting it on a
website to sell we went to Michaels and bought some more beads. Also some wreath decorations for
St. Patrick's Day. Isaac just has his bath and mom is putting him to bed.
I will be in bed early tonight. The guys have caught 4 perch and one rainbow trout so far. Good times.
Shirley0 -
Good morning sneakers. A dry day for once so once I've enjoyed a cup of coffee after our stroll on the moors I'm planning to scrub my greenhouse inside and out and clear any old pots out so that I can prune the grape vine and get started planting veggie seeds ready for the allotment. Somewhere in there I also have to pop to the local farm shop for some fresh produce and watch a big rugby match between England and Wales.
Lin ~ Just like you I'm springing forward even though there's still a chance we could get snow before Easter but I'm a glass half full sort of person so will ignore that thought! You do sound contented with how you're getting on with life which is the best way to approach each day.
Sandy ~ It sounds like you're slowly improving although I wonder you'll have a nose left after all that dripping and blowing!! A party sounds great if you feel up to it but take things steady until you know you're mended.
Phoebe ~ A quiet time for you too and hopefully you found a few minutes to soak up that sun and kill off whatever bug has been making you feel so bad.
Chris ~ What an amazingly thoughtful son to arrange your trip to Alaska. Fifty years married too but then I get the impression you are a caring and loving person so why wouldn't you have a long and successful marriage!! Is the trip imminent?
This won't do because the mug of coffee has been drunk and I'm still sitting on the sofa when there's so much to do. Just seen on our news the appalling scenes in Chicago at that rally and can't help thinking what interesting times you are experiencing. Hate certainly breeds hate doesn't it although I was convinced I could hear the ghost of Peggy Lee singing 'Is that all there is to a circus?....... If that's all there is, let's break out the booze and have a ball.....!! Patsy ~ if I look up to the skies tonight might I see your space shuttle on its way to Mars?
Have a lovely weekend everyone and stay out of mischief!!!
Jackie0 -
I have to get moving too because THE new chair is arriving anytime after 10 and it might be a good idea to vacuum the spot it's going to sit on and the spot Cinders had a great time drooling over her "bone" yesterday.
I think you should charter an excursion shuttle to Mars PATSY for quite a few of us wanting to escape planet earth! I watched a program last night devoted to Mr. T and his shenanigans. Oh my! I presume it was authentic otherwise the program makers would be sued, and, oh my! And 'Nuff said!
I hope all you poor gals suffering from these horrible virus's, colds, swellings, etc take a giant improvement and leap into spring. We change the clocks tonight. Nothing is worse than a spring cold etc.
I've been looking at dogs up for adoption on the Internet and emailing for more information on a little girl named Rosie. I've been upfront about my advanced age and asked for the shelters views on older folk adopting a pet, mainly from the pets point of view if it's suddenly back in the shelter because of its owners ill health. An amazing number of these older pets find themselves in that situation when their owners can no longer take care of them. Traumatic for both I would imagine. I'm a great believer in fate taking over so I shall sit back and see what happens.
So on this most beautiful late winter day I must spring into action,
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You've lost me on references to Mars and Patsy, but that's nothing new for me.
Anne, your chair! You've been very patient, and here's the day! Hope it's perfect.. Fingers crossed here re: browsing pups. You're such a good mom.
Jackie, you've got your day mapped out. Large chores too. Are you impatient to get at the soil again? Seems several Sneakers are. Just say No to snow!
Shirley, so glad you made it safely and are enjoying your precious Isaac. Be careful on your travels.
Sandy, I'm coughing but the little softgels have helped. It doesn't hurt now when coughing. Are you sleeping in today?
Lin, glad you are getting things done. Maybe just a little bit of yardwork instead of all at once?
I raked the limbs and twigs from the backyard. Now the grass is appearing. I see daffodils bloomed out in the strangest places. At the bottom of our front yard, in the ditch near the road. I didn't plant them there.
Hi Buzz, Chris, Marcella, Marie!
Shhh, no call from work. Maybe home thru weekend.
Phoebe0 -
Happy Saturday!! I did sleep in although I did stay up late again. I feel like a kid in school who when the weekend comes I can stay up late and sleep late. I woke up feeling good but will see how the day goes until deciding about the party. My gut tells me to stay home but my bored side says go for a little while. Do I really want to go and eat corn beef and cabbage with all that salt? I am down to 127 so the extra calories won't hurt me but will let you know what I decide.
Phoebe, my cough is much better but I am still using the inhaler and the flonase. I feel fine except for the excessive nose blowing so I am hoping this is the day it stops.
Glad you are feeling better and hope you get to stay home for the weekend. In reference to Patsy, she said sometimes she thinks it would be better to take a shuttle to Mars to get away from our politics. Correct me if I am wrong Patsy.
Anne, I hope we get to see a picture of the new chair. I think it is wonderful that you are thinking of adopting a rescue. Would you consider an elder so you can grow old together?
Jackie, you work so hard on your property and at the allotment, you are a woman to be admired. I was watching Shark Tank last night and there were two people on that made different animal house and things. Once was a chicken type coup and I immediately though of you. I have a feeling your coup is much bigger and better for the chickens.
Shirley, enjoy that precious time with Issac, I just can't believe how fast they grow. Robby is almost saying complete sentence although not everyone can understand. I just love when he says grandma, it melts my heart.
Lin, I think it is wonderful how you keep yourself so busy and productive. I wish we lived closer, I think we could be good friends except for the difference in eating. LOL
Have a wonderful Saturday and don't forget to turn those clocks forward tonight.
Sandy
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Well the grandma chair arrived. It's not the prettiest of armchairs but I'm very pleased with it because it does just about everything this old gran would want it to do, bar the housework. We can't have everything! Easy to get in and out of it swivels, it rocks, it reclines in various degrees so you can enjoy a book or enjoy a snooze. It's dark brown leather and I'm looking forward to watching a movie on TV tonight. It's even got an adjustable neck rest to fit all. The only thing I can complain about is the plummet in my savings account! I've told the sons that when I am carted off to some lucky (ha ha) home for the aged in my hundredth year, they, in their seventies will be fighting over this chair which is creaky knee friendly!
So far, no reply from the shelter, maybe stating my age they think it's a joke! I shall leave it to fate, or maybe a kitty would be more in keeping with any future dog walking issues! I fancied a dog because it would find a home with one of the sons if I decide to push up daisies, and everyone except me is allergic to cats.
SANDY I wish we ALL lived closer. It sure would liven our days wouldn't it. Widen our interests too. By the way the chair isn't really photogenic, just darn comfortable.
Anne.
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Tried, but chair didn't photograph well.
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And here's the geraniums which although straggly remain alive after 5 months of winter! The first time I've managed to keep geraniums in Canada. I feel like a proud new Mama!
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Hello dear sneaker friends! Yeasterday my washing machine died. That is huge, as you may relate. With living in wet,often muddy, Oregon we NEED our washing machine. So instead of a lovely and comfy new leather chair, we are shopping for a new utilitarian washing machine.
Anne: I think any new piece of furniture needs to get settled in its new home. This lovely chair needs a soft throw looped casually over the back, Ready to snuggle under to watch your movies. You will be living in this chair! Congratulations! Regarding the doggie...our old MoMo is doing okay but she is very elderly and sleeps a lot. We see she is at the end of her life. So far her quality of life remains good. We are also looking down the road to getting another dog. Our son suggested that he be part owner of any new dog. He said he would develop a relationship with the new dog and if for any reason we can't care for it or need a dog sitter, he could step in. In mean time we lavish all the love and attention possible on this sweet senior citizen doggie. In our experience, friends with smaller animals find caring for them is much less demanding. And just as much fun. So...as long as the new pet doesn't eat your new chair, I'll bet you find a doggie that needs a second chance. You and your son could adopt a new doggie as a joint adoption.
I do have a strange fascination with space travel and science. And I think we all feel a disquieting anxiety about the political situation currently. Space travel during the elections seems like a great idea. I loved the movie "The Martian" so I am constantly checking in with with latest news on the NASA website. I think about how amazing it would be to see Mars, up close and personal. Cosmos visuals almost make me swoon!
Patsy0 -
Oh my, I can barely watch the TV and yet cannot tear myself away, PATSY! You , too?
I seem to have forgotten how to leave a comment on the MY HOME forum. As soon as I click "enter" my comment disappears! Am I stupid or has something changed? Buzz 0
