Senior Golden Sneakers
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A good day with my daughter. We went the new Art Gallery in Toronto while daddy baby sat Isaac.
We had a nice lunch and the weather was great!
My other daughter and her boyfriend are coming for a visit this evening.
Shirley0 -
Good evening, more cooking today and then switched over to hunting and research for the information the attorney/tax preparer wants. We emailed back and forth and I got one little bit that she wanted but will have to call my dad's estate attorney to try to get the rest of the information. Did a lot of looking through musty papers. My sinuses are letting me know about it now.
Well, ready for spring forward, clocks are turned as are the stove, microwave, programmable thermostat, garage door opener, etc. etc. Glad the electronics will sort themselves.
So a long day at church tomorrow. Hope to check in with you at some point.
I like the chair Anne. And no more sitting like peas in a pod right? I hope you find a pet to adopt.
Hugs.
Lin0 -
Happy Sunday!!
I hope you sprang those clocks ahead so you aren't too early for any events! I did go to the party and it was fun. It was dry in there and I didn't blow my nose once. I drank some club soda and that seemed to help my cough. Today I feel back to normal so I am a happy camper!! I am going to Mass, grocery shopping and then to visit the Easter bunny with Lisa and Robby. Will be in bed early for the health fair I am working tomorrow so my day is over before it evens begins. LOL
I hope you all have a wonderful day and I hope those who have been sick are feeling good today and every day after.
Sandy
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My last day with Isaac and Dave just texted me and said he was an hour away for picking me up.
My little buddy is having a nap now and hope grandpa gets to see him before we go home.
I hope everyone has a great Sunday.
Shirley
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What fun when the clocks spring forward automatically! Only need to check the kitchen and cars.
Waiting for Honey to finish her spa day. It's so nice outside and there are benches.
Anne, I do like your chair. It looks so comfortable, even a nice nap place.
Sandy so glad that you are pulling through!
Enjoy your weekend
Phoebe0 -
Yes PHOEBE, I agree about the clocks and watches attuned to the TOWER in Colorado that sends time signals every night! My Casio watch still receives the signals, but I just learned my clock and second old watch have given up the ghost and I must manually set them, darn! Maybe new batteries?.. I read where R.I. and some other New England states are considering staying on daylight savings time year round! It certainly would save this hassle twice a year, right?
I will finally be getting my leg ultrasounds taken tomorrow, and the knee with the injection and left foot are really acting up the past few days, and I'm not a happy camper but it may be that we are in a low pressure trough----I hope. Otherwise I have to rethink my activities somewhat.
We saw an absorbing movie this afternoon, "Room", which was not exactly what I would call entertaining, but is the story of a 17 year old gal who was abducted and remains in a locked shed for over 5 years, along with the baby boy (fantastic acting) she bears while kidnapped. I wasn't sure I wanted to see it, but have no doubt about recommending it. Beautifully done!
I have been reading all your posts daily, but can't comment much as my time is being taken up catching up on business stuff I hate doing! I do hope all those nasty colds clear up, new furniture gets used well and everyone stays well. Hugs to all...
Buzz 0 -
Does anyone know how to use more emoticons than those on this short dropdown? We used to have a long list, but they disappeared! 0 -
Good evening - well I guess I have survived the first day of this time change. I did not go to bed as early as planned as my attorney wanted me to send something to her so ai was busy creating a PDF file for her. I had a few misses before I got one that looked okay to me. Anyway, I didn't really want to get up and was a half hour late finally dragging myself to get ready. Got to Sunday school with 5 minutes to spare though so okay. Made it through all my tasks and did make a trip home for my lunch before heading back.
Now call me a fraidy cat but I am somewhat concerned about another virus that seems to be hitting folks at church. One lady started to get sick during the service and she said she thought she was just coming down with a cold but honestly, she just looked like she was fading. She wouldn't go home though. I heard another young man who was at church hugging everyone now is ill with a high fever and has been taken to the emergency room. I think I will go to bed early and try for some more rest. I am having sinus issues again and have been blowing out blood. I hope that does not provide a good environment for bugs flying about looking for a home.
Best wishes tomorrow Buzz.
Sandy, glad you are feeling better.
I have lots of errands tomorrow. Wishing everyone well.
Hugs.
Lin0 -
Lin, you can't be too careful. I'm still coughing and sometimes (today), the cough leads to vomiting. But no fever, and grateful for it. I hope the church members will be alright. Said a prayer for them, and you.
Seems quiet, no posts from Marie either. Have a good night.
Are we all missing Downton? Lol!
Phoebe0 -
Thanks for the prayers Phoebe.
Yes, I am missing Downton!
Lin0 -
A sunny morning and I'm preparing to take George for his walk on the moors. Little Scruff was spayed last week so has to stay home for a few more days which means a quieter stroll for us!
Lin ~ A local radio station reported that school children are going down with Swine flu here so it seems although not talked about much before now, is amongst us! Perhaps you have a particularly virulent bug in your area so best not to get too close to anyone!
Buzz ~ My homepage is not allowing me to post messages to my friends anymore because although the box is there for me to type in, I don't see anywhere to click on to enter anymore! Who knows why they are playing around with the site? I don't often look for emoticons either because they did lose a lot although perhaps it helps us to be more articulate than relying on a funny face!!
I'm sorry I won't have time to respond to everyone as I've a busy day ahead including sorting out the paperwork for the allotment association that I've run as secretary for over 4 years. We have a meeting tomorrow evening when I'll be handing over the reigns to someone else (hopefully) so what with that and the sunshine calling me outside to begin the great clean up of my garden, I must crack on.
Enjoy your Monday!
Jackie
PS ~ No, not missing Downton but then we have a great thriller running Sunday night at the moment on BBC called The Night Porter with Hugh Laurie amongst others which does keep me awake where Downton used to send me to sleep!!
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I went to the mall yesterday with Mark and Mary Jo and purchased some new jeans and whilst in the store a woman was coughing violently, sneezing all over the clothes and blowing her nose. She had probably been confined at home for ages previously, because this virus lasts forever. So whilst feeling sorry for her in one sense, one wonders how many of us will be coughing violently, sneezing and blowing our red noses in 2 days time! Ah well. I purchased some jeans and on our way out of the store the alarm bells went off loudly and would you believe, the tiny alarm chip was sewn inside the waistband of the jeans and the sales lady hadn't cut it out! Like me, She probably hadn't a clue it was there and I found it when I got home and examined the label for washing instructions. Wasn't that an odd place to, well, place it!
I can't post messages on the old safari original home page either, but I can on the MFP site so I use that and they show on the home page when I go back to safari. This is being typed on the MFP site and I use the icon to get in. You probably know all this of course so sorry for wasting time.
Well, after following M and M out of the mall and trekking all over the place with them to various locations this old mare ain't what she used to be, and I finally awoke 2 hours beyond my usual get up time. I even slept through the twittering, squawking and cawing outside which is called the dawn chorus, ah!!!! This means I am way behind, so I'll away,
Anne.0 -
Happy Monday, Sneakers!
Had a wonder weekend. My hubby and I also went to the mall yesterday. We walked so much while we were there that we both had sore legs last night! This week, I'm having to get serious about getting my weight loss going back in the right direction. We have a trip to Florida scheduled for the 3rd week in April and I want to be in my smaller summer clothes. I'm thinking that the specific trip goal will help keep me focused!
Marcella
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New washing machine will be delivered tomorrow. I think every towel and pairs of socks, underware and jeans are dirty and waiting to jump into the new washing machine. I will be testing this baby out! It better be good. We paid for one of the more expensive, sturdier models. I am always washing something. No, I am not really clean! In fact, I am pretty messy.
I had to laugh to myself about the fact a new home appliance is my big news. Holy moly! I need more excitement in my life. We can't travel because our dear old doggie is just too fragile. Day trips are our mini vacations. I am okay with that.
Patsy0 -
Sipping a cup of tea having just returned from vet appointment with Jasper the ginger cat who has been limping for a few days. He's booked in for x-rays on Wednesday morning which means a general anaesthetic so being kept in Tuesday night and I'll have to shut him somewhere he can't do damage because the last time this happened to him he destroyed the area of carpet near the catflap!! He could have an old break that didn't mend properly, arthritis or something nasty in his knee but we have some pain meds to keep him comfy until Wednesday. On the way home I stopped off to visit friend and Scruff who has recovered from a nasty upset tummy after her spaying (Scruff, not my friend!!) and well on the road to recovery although she tires very quickly. We'll hopefully be able to walk together by the weekend so long as she and George don't play fight which is something they love to do.
Anne ~ To me shopping centres as we call them in old Blighty, are exhausting to walk around compared to open roads or countryside. Something about the lack of fresh air and man-made floor surfaces that do feet, legs and lungs no favours at all so not necessarily an age thing!
Patsy ~ I'd be raring to get going if a new washing machine was ordered too. Expectations would be so high for the brightest and cleanest wash ever!
Time to cook myself some dinner, maybe an omlette and salad now that the hens are laying again which reminds me, little Squeak has recovered magnificently from her stroke and although lighter in weight is as bolshy as ever and shouts at me for some corn every time I pass by!
Jackie0 -
Back to normal today after seeing Isaac, I miss him already. He is getting harder to photograph because
he moves so much and turns his head all the time.
Anyway, it was a great weekend but glad to be home and sleeping in my bed. Friday night when sleeping in my room downstairs at Kathy's I woke up to hearing something running along me. I thought it was in the wall behind the bed but it was in the ceiling above me I found out. Yes...a mouse was in the ceiling after to talking to Fraser the next day. Looks like they have to set some traps. Funny because
they have two cats.
I had my doctor apt. today and all is well. The bump on my foot was a spur the same one I had
surgery on in the same place. We are just going to leave it be unless it bothers me. It's on the top
of my foot.
Anne- Your chair looks very comfy I am sure you will enjoy it. Good luck with adopting the pup.
Buzz - I am having the same problem with posting on the Newsfeed. Sometimes my commet shows up and sometimes nothing. Another thing they have messed up on here. As far as emotions, I think
what we have is all of it. I may be wrong , but I think that is it.
Patsy - Enjoy the new washer, I would be ecstatic with a new one too.
Here is a picture of me and my youngest daughter Kathy at the Art Gallery.
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Lovely picture of you two., Shirley
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Happy Monday!! The health fair was a success, hopefully we educated some teens about Alateen. There are about 2000 kids in that school but not sure how many actually came through. There were 8 sessions with a 5 minute break in between each session. The school also gave us lunch which was good, just a wrap, salad, chips and a drink. I still had to get up at 6:30 so I didn't get any extra sleep today. 4 days of sitting this week and then a week off for Spring Break. I am still a little congested but getting better every day.
On a sad note, my cousin died this morning. We were notified yesterday she was brought back to the hospital and told they have to remove her colon. She refused the surgery and they told the family she had 24 to 48 hours. Her daughter is in the service stationed in England, she could only get an early morning flight and did not make it in time to say goodbye. My cousin has battled breast, colon and uterine cancer, I can certainly understand why she gave up. It is harder on those left behind and we will miss her so much. She fought so hard but finally had enough. We three cousins who called ourselves the three musketeers are now down to two. R.I.P. cousin Cindy.
Have a good day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Sandy, sorry to hear about your cousin. I think she was very brave. Yes, it wears everyone out, these horrid diseases.
Leaving in the morning, night all.
Phoebe0 -
Sandy - sorry for your loss.
Shirley
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Good day. After a slow start on my errands due to heavy fog, I did manage to get to all of my stops this morning. Yeah! Then I placed a call to the attorney's office and this afternoon I received several documents via email (also mailed to my tax preparer) but I sort of asked if the second document was all there was as it didn't seem like the final product. So she is checking with the attorney.
An update on the sick boy from church. After several IVs and lots of tests they finally were able to bring his fever down to around 100, determined he did not have sepsis and sent him home saying he had the flu. The only update I've heard today is that his fever went back up again. I did hear one other thing, he had a fever yesterday morning and they still brought him to church where he hugged lots of people (me included) and held my hand through each prayer. I just thought he was tired because of the time change. He's never peppy in the morning.
Jackie, there is a lot of work involved in holding office with most organizations and you've been a trooper to take on that task for more than 4 years. I think you deserve a break! I wonder if we will get to see this mini-series? I don't get the BBC America channel so PBS would need to pick it up for me to see it. Odd, Google says it's called The Night Manager. Is that it Jackie? I'll be looking for something new with Hugh Laurie in any event! Oh gosh, x-rays, probably something Jasper is not looking forward to at all. Wonderful happy news about little Squeak! I love it.
Anne, a walk around the mall is tough walking as far as I am concerned because you walk about on hard concrete and I swear that just wears your legs out. As far as the home page, I don't get how this site works now, but I can post, as far as I know, from my iPad on Safari or through the app, on my phone, and on my laptop. If you cannot see my comments I apologize. Let us know how the research is going regarding adopting a dog.
Phoebe, Anne, Sandy, Patsy, all dog owners---a question. A friend of mine has an older dog who is quite large and lethargic due to bad hip joints. He started to act in an odd manner wanting to lay out in the mud all night and then he started throwing up repeatedly. Her son helped her get the dog to the vet and they took blood tests. They called her in a day or two saying that everything was fine except the dog has lyme disease. She will need to get the dog to the vet every couple of weeks for an injection. From the little bit I've read the dog's symptoms indicate kidney involvement. This lady just lost her other little dog recently. I am so worried for her.
Marcella, good plans! I hope you reach your goal in time for your trip to Florida.
Patsy, I would be thrilled to have a new washing machine. I am completely boring as you realize. I get giddy when I bring home fresh vegetables. Don't judge...
Shirley, you are totally gorgeous!! What a wonderful photo. Thank you so much for posting it. So the problem with your foot is the same as before? A spur? And it is not bothering you right now? I hope it does not cause you any problems.
Marie, how's your weather now? I wondered if you are a college basketball fan? I have so many friends who are fired up for March madness and fill out brackets. I did when I worked but not now. I am interested as my university is in the first round (Northern Iowa vs Texas). Several games will be held here in Des Moines. I heard this evening there are some tickets left, I am sure that won't last long!
Sandy, how great of you to help with the health fair. That is a great opportunity for the teens. I am sorry that you lost your cousin. She had really been through a lot. Did she live close enough that you will be able to attend a service for her?
Phoebe, safe travels!
Buzz, how did your test go today?
Watching Gotham now. I watched the early seasons online and then there's a gap where I am unable to stream the episodes and I have missed some of the plot line. Oh well, I'll catch up some day.
Hugs everyone.
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Lin: I don't know anything about Lyme disease in dogs but I think your are right! The symptoms you are discribing sound a lot like kidney failure. We had a sheepdog many years ago that suffered from that. She had very similar symptoms. Very sad, we have always had sheepdogs and they come with inherited weaknesses. Our vet told us to watch out for these problems because elderly dogs also have gall bladder problems as well. I do feel for your friend. I am in the same boat. MoMo is 13+ years old. We just lost Mazzy to cancer a month ago. We can't help feeling the huge loss daily. We look down the road and it looks like we have some grief-filled days ahead. Our dogs were family even to our grown son and daughter.
God granted us a short time with these magnificent creatures.
Patsy0 -
Lin, Besides Honey, I have one cat who is 17 years old this April. I am watching her for signs that she may be getting close, but so far, her complaints aren't too serious. For your friend, I think if she is willing to get the injections, and the dogs hip pain does not worsen, she is ok for now. When it is obvious that the pets quality of life has diminished, that is the time to consider euthanasia. until then, they are still elder members of the family.
Jackie, sorry Jasper didn't get better on his own. Best wishes for him, and you.
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Hello Sneakers....
So much going on with so many of you. Those bugs seem to have really gotten a hold of several of you. I hope that you all are almost over with them. It seems to have certainly been a miserable winter.
Well our drought of 5 yrs seems to have come to an end. Today is the first day of sunshine in about 5 days. It started raining with a continue light rain and we were beginning to wonder if it ever was going to stop. Our lakes finally are getting some water in them again and the rivers have risen considerably. All the plants seem to have big smiles on their faces for a change....LOL Just maybe we won't have such tight water restrictions this year.
Keep quite busy now that looking after our 5 yr old granddaughter has been extended to 4 days a wk (6 hr days). I keep trying to find thing to keep her busy. Learning to jump rope and playing with bubbles is what is happening here right now. All my craft ideas etc keep her attention for 10 min and she is bored. Easter break all of next week and this grandma and grandpa are really for it. Assuming we don't have any rain we have made reservations to take our rv out for 4 days to a casino that has a great rv park. Looking forward to getting away since it has been so long.
Really don't know how you do it Sandy looking after your grandson 5 days a week, but lucky for you he at least takes a nap. Enjoy your "me" time during your Easter break also.
Did something out of the ordinary on the weekend. Our 12 yr old granddaughter is in her 1st year of Competitive Cheerleading, so we went to an all day competition here in town. Her team came in 1st place out of 6 teams; not bad considering it is their first yr. Goggle competitive cheer and you will be surprised what the kids are doing now a days with the tumbling and stunts way up in the air. Being there the whole day we were able to see the teams that were the most advanced as well. Pretty incredible what they do these days. Kenzies tumbling skills have increased considerably this past yr. Takes after her Mom who was a competitive gymnast. A bit different not having the events, but Kenzies long term goal is to be a hs cheerleader. It was a fun day being with my daughter and granddaughter.
Back to using my Fitbit all of the time as well as recording my meals on MFP. Such a slow process trying to get the wt back off that I had previously lost. Bought my husband a Fitbit recently, so he is on the healthy foods diet too and keeping me company walking as well as helping me to be accountable for my actions. Why is it woman lose weight so much slower than men ? So frustrating !!
Well take care everyone and I am thinking of all of you. AND Happy Belated Birthday Sandie !!
Diane
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That must be sorry I can't think of her or his name. at the moment.Phoebe Does He still travel with you guys?
I ate a wheat bagel last night and have issue with the gluten tis morning. so had to cancel my Doctor appointment But they are checking with a specialist for my hip and will called me back. for my hip
Marie0 -
phoebe I remember now Possum so sounds like a boy
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It's a drear, damp, gloomy looking day here. The sort of day when the chores are done to snuggle with a book. So sorry SANDY. I can relate. I lost my three favourite cousins (sisters) to that dreaded disease only a few years ago. They were such fun, I was the youngest, but I'll never forget the laughs we had at village dances. One of the funniest was a "Moth Ball". I'll never forget a large "spider" dropping on my head for a spot prize! Quite traumatic for a 17 year old! Even more traumatic, dodging a country yokel with safety pins instead of buttons on his shirt! Much giggling from my cousins who unlike me where very good looking and had husbands in tow - great protection and for hiding from amorous yokels!
Anne.0 -
We had rain this morning and were told it would last all day long. Pleasant surprise---sunshine for a little while and no wind either. Quite lovely. I've run a couple of short errands and cleaned the windows of my car. Going to listen to a webinar now on farming practices.
Will try to write shorter posts. I seem to go on too long.
Hugs. Happy day.
Lin
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Good morning friends,
Just read the last few days of posts and cannot reply to all so, those who are sick please take care and rest often.
Those getting new appliances enjoy.
Those with sick animals hopefully they are better slready.
Sorry for your loss Sandy.
Ok I am doing better on my menus and I dug out the 17 day diet I was on years ago and I am going to follow it for 17 days. I gave the book away but I kept a written copy of my menus so I will follow it.
I have a busy month but will check in when I can.
Chris0 -
how can I get some old forums off my preference lists which I no loner post there
Marie0
