Senior Golden Sneakers
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Afternoon,
Sandy- I am so happy to hear you are finally feeling better. You sure have had this a long time.
Feel better my friend and enjoy your time with Babe and your beautiful Daisy. Your quote from
the little six year old brought a tear to my eye.
Anne - What a head of hair! Gorgeous and you don't look bad either.
Love your dog photo and I love
dogs as well and always will. I sure miss having one now, but we are gone too much to keep a pet
at home now.
Buzz - We went out for the corned beef and cabbage but I ordered Shepherd's Pie and salad. I knew
Friday was weigh in day and I didn't want to deal with the sodium. The pie came in a baked potatoe
if you can believe it. All the meat was inside and the mashed pototate on top. I have never seen it
done like that. Thank you for the compliment on my new picture. I took the selfie but I see MFP
cut off my smile.
Jackie - Your picture reminded me of the old days. I do have some laying around and maybe when I
get a chance post one. I know they come out huge on the computer but the right size on my Android
Tablet. Happy to see you are slowly forging on after Jasper's passing.
Lin- It is so nice to see you getting out and doing more things with your friends now. They say as we
age we need more friends around us not less. Good for you my friend!
Patsy - I was wanting to see Brooklyn I heard it was pretty good. My sister and I are going for lunch
next week and the movies maybe we'll find it playing somewhere.
Well I haven't heard anything or received any emails on the bumped car situation. Not sure if my
choir director sent the email out with the distribution list because I received nothing on email.
Oh well, I tried and will deal with it next choir practice.
Yesterday I went for lunch with my friend Donna and did some shopping at DSW Warehouse for some rubber boots to walk around the backyard because it's always wet this time of year. I bought
a cutting board for the boat and a nautical notepad to put on the mini fridge. We have been already
asked to do a sailing trip in the BVI's (British Virgin Islands) on a catamaran with a group from our
club. We are considering it, this would be next winter.
Dave and I went for our walk this morning around the arena and now cleaning the downstairs
is my next job. I have also sprayed the oven door with cleaner and my broiler top. Not my
favorite job.
Enjoy the day!
Shirley
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Good afternoon friends. I will not mention what is going on outside this afternoon.
I had a very nice time with friends this morning. It was a small group and the little cafe we went to was fairly quiet and low key. Just right!! I am going to an adult coloring night this coming Monday evening and one of these gals says she plans to be there as well. So there might be more conversation which is lovely. I stopped on the way home several places but at the grocery store near my home I was walking to my car and saw someone I recognized across the parking lot. She recognized me as well and we smiled and waved as it was too cold to walk across the lot to talk. She's a lady I met at our local library events.
Okay, Happy Valley is on Netflix here in the U.S. Quite the cast of characters. The main lady police person has been in so many films and series the most recent I think being Last Tango in Halifax. Her sister in this show was O'Brien in Downton Abbey, the ultimate horror bad guy is Grantchester, the poor detective was Mr. Moseley in Downton Abbey, and the deluded woman who is in love with the convict was Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter. I have now finished Season 2. I wonder if there will be a season 3?
Back to cooking and getting ready for Palm Sunday.
I was decked out today in all my purple and gold fan clothing as Northern Iowa beat Texas last night in spectacular fashion at the buzzer. I am very very happy for them as it is a win. No one seems to think they will go further but I say celebrate what you have!! Go Panthers!!
Hugs. Happy spring. I love the photos and will look for one of my childhood best friend--my collie.
Lin
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JACKIE, so England won the grand slam! Followed it a little on BBC. Anne.0
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I am happy to report Jerry is so happy with the Rabbit ears TV. He just loves all of these old reruns.. He has enjoy Batman, Superman and gobs of others.
I did have quite a bit of pain trying to get in the car Yesterday. But Jerry got me a step stool in the car now to help me get in. Its a lot of of stretching to get in the Sub. for me,
I will look for a old photo too.
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We are watching "Better Call Saul" on Netflix tonight and of course the next season of "House of
Cards" which will be the next to watch.
I better get my food posted. We had stuffed pork chops, broccoli and salad with homemade dressing.
Shirley0 -
Hi, day flew by. Our former roof neighbor found an apartment here she loves and will be moving in within a month. I sure hope it works for her! As for me, I can't keep my eyes open, so I just wanted to say hello and goodnight!
Buzz 0 -
Happy Sunday!! I slept over 9 hours last night so I think I will definitely catch up on sleep this week. As I was leaving to pick up Babe for Church my son from Portland emailed me that his daughter has exciting summer news and wanted a video call. I told him it would have to wait until I got home so naturally my mind was thinking of all the possibilities, like marriage or visiting with me, etc. For those of you who remember when Katie was in the Peace Corps in Africa and got sick with meningitis when she came home for the holidays and had to leave the Peace Corp, she is going back to Africa on an internship for three months. It is not Togo however and she will have modern accommodations. Her boyfriend is with her in Portland and was also on the video call, I told him to propose so she doesn't go. (had two glasses of wine with dinner) She is such a giving person and so intelligent, I just couldn't be more proud of her.
Babe just called and Daisy is sick again with diarrhea. He will be taking her to the vet tomorrow but he is blaming himself for not taking her in this week since she still was having some pudding type excretions. He is giving her chicken and rice but it doesn't seem to be working which is why he blames himself. I just hope she doesn't have the dog flu that is going around the country. Poor little girl, say a little prayer for her please.
Buzz, how are your legs? I am glad you are getting to bed earlier and getting rest.
Shirley, I just can't get into House of Cards, I have tried a few times. Dinner sounds like it was delicious.
Marie, I guess I didn't realize that we could use rabbit ears on our TV's. This might be something Babe should do since he watches the same channel over and over. Sure saves a lot of money doesn't it??
Lin, congratulations on your team, I do not follow sports so can't help cheer you on. Happy that you had a good time with your friends. I did find out tea or hot water is the best thing for my cough although I am not a big tea drinker.
Have a wonderful day!!
Sandy
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Happy Spring to All!
Sandy - There are so many cures out there for coughs. I heard Vick's Vapour rub on the bottom of the
feet with socks on can help. I tried the English version of House of Cards and couldn't get into that but
I like the US version better. I hope your Daisy gets better from what ails her.
Dave popped over to our friend's across the border to pick up Isaac's summer swim suit, shirt and hat
for their trip to Mexico next month it will be part of his birthday gift. We bought it on line in a store
in Florida but have it shipped to a US address because shipping to Canada costs too much.
We had brunch out this morning at a restaurant and then went to pick up some comfortable chairs
with ottomans for our patio this summer. I just finished washing sheets and put on the clean ones.
The rest of the day is free so far.
Shirley
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Sandy everyone should have one TV with the Antenna hook up Alice and Jim does. She kept this a secret from us.She like to go off to the bedroom and watch all the old reruns. . When she feels bad. and a back up to bad weather storms knock out. And the internet has all the listing for for each of the Channel I copy a few for Jerry yesterday. and he can go down the page to see what he wants to watch. We do not miss paid TV at all I have got my TV hook up to antenna too.All we were watching was Encore and the weather & news on Paid TV .........Phoebe do you have one in your truck?
Marie
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I just got an email from MFP about their new policies and privacy rules etc. we might be seeing quite a few changes in the near future as far as I can tell. Not sure how we can or will need to address this issue. Any ideas? Am I just being silly? Is there an alternative to the forum? I really hate not being able to share our concerns, ideas, movies and books, family trials and tribulations as well as photos. Maybe there will not be any changes, I hope not.
Patsy0 -
Luckily, our TV is supplied by the community so we don't pay for cable. And being "frugal", we don't have any extras so I just pay for phone and internet.
I just read an excerpt from Newsweek explaining the rise of Trump and wow, it's pretty scary! SANDY, I have the same reaction to House of Cards, and I must admit I hate the feeling that I'm spying on someone through a keyhole! My legs are...well, I guess they are my weakspot.
They swell badly and I'm having more laser work on several veins that are partially closed and the doctor things I will need them wrapped again as I seem to have developed lymphedema.
Nobody goes through life totally untouched by something, and this is my area of imperfection!
I certainly do remember your brave lovely Katie! The world would be a better place if there were more like Katie! Come to think of it, she seems much like her grandmother!
MARIE, I think finding rabbit ears was a miracle for you! I'm happy for both of you!
SHIRLEY, what a lucky little guy Isaac is! (You, too)!
The yawning starts and I'm learning to listen to my sleep needs! I keep reading lack of it affects weight loss!
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Good evening. As I had thought, my team got no further in the tournament. Oh well.
I have not received an email from MFP. Hummmmm.
I live in a low spot and can only get a couple of channels with an HD antenna. Good alternative if cable is off but cannot even get PBS so not a long term solution here.
Kids went wild for the party today and were bouncing off the walls in anticipation of candy. I helped clean up the sanctuary and also cleaned up after communion but did not stay for the crazed candy hunting. Ha.
Did stop by the hardware store and am so proud that I purchased the proper item and repaired a toilet myself this afternoon. I have a new seat to install too. Will get to that.
Tomorrow is tax day for me. Yipes.
Rest well my friends. I missed a friend at church today and called her, she just came down with an upper respiratory illness. Does this stuff ever end?
Going to curl up now and fall asleep on a book.
Hugs.
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A wonderful early morning walk followed by coffee in the garden while listening to every bird in the district singing about the sunshine. As we walked across the top moor we came upon a few heavily pregnant sheep then low and behold, there was the first little lamb of the season still wobbly on its feet as it sought a feed under its mum so I'm thinking Spring has finally arrived. Can't remember if I mentioned before the cat flap I fixed into a side gate to assist the cats so they don't have to clamber over now they're getting older. Of course George discovered he could squeeze himself through if he held his breath so now I'm in the process of installing a more expensive one that reacts to the cats' magnet collars, then it's some gardening in the sunshine.
Lin ~ You fixed your loo without calling in a plumber..... whoo-hoo!! The final episode of the Night Manager next Sunday so you may well discover it on Netflix soon after. I am finding it's getting just a little melodramatic but am still thoroughly enjoying it.
Sandy ~ Your pride in Katie is so understandable and as Buzz commented we need more giving people in the world like her. She has such a giving soul you could never persuade her to stay home so just love the fact she does what she does! Has Babe tried plain pasta for Daisy to settle her stomach? It worked a treat when George first found a home with me and brought appalling diarrhea with him!
Anne ~ Yes, England beat France in he rugby on Saturday but it took an Australian coach to get them to the level they are. France didn't play particularly well so made England look better than they were; still a treat we won the Triple Crown!
Buzz ~ So sorry to read of your leg problems continuing and even becoming more complicated. It's such a long process to come out the other side but hopefully given time, you and your doctors will find a solution. Meanwhile you might have to sit as a captive audience and watch what happens over the next few months for not only Trump but Hillary too! Tomorrow evening the 2nd episode of Inside Obama's White House is aired and judging from the trailer things are about to get even more fascinating if that were possible!
Patsy ~ Hopefully MFP won't cut our ties without some notice but if we are forewarned we'll have to find a forum on another website.... there must be one out there in the etha for oldies but goodies like us!!
Having paused from garden chores I see the sun has gone behind some clouds for a short break so I'll get myself some lunch and then crack on.
Have a good Monday.
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I haven't had an email from MFP but I don't pay for premium either PATSY. Connection? I think if we had to disband and re-emerge on another forum JACKIES mentioned name of "the goody goody oldie's" would be great. Although on second thoughts it might encourage those with ideas about diddling innocent goody goody oldies! Forget it!
I'm just thrilled that England finally got the triple crown! In rugby. Good on you Aussie coach, whatever it takes, lol.
I never had a cat flap, just a huge lump of slag to prop the door open for all my cats. It was given me at work by another ex Yorkshire lad from another area of Yorkshire. The coal mine area. Doesn't matter to me, I've got a bit of Yorkshire still sitting on the back stairs!
The flower buds on the geraniums ARE getting bigger, but like the watched kettle boiling; infinitely slowly for impatient me.
Well I'm a self confessed sloth because I slept through all the twittering, chirping, cawing this morning. Must away and "dust my heels!"
Anne.
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Happy Monday! Feels strange not having Robby here this morning, but Lisa posted pictures on Facebook and he is at the pool having fun. Daisy is going to the vet this afternoon so I think our dinner plans are going to be cancelled. I just hope she has a bug and it is nothing serious. I ordered an antenna from Amazon so will let you know how that works. I bought it for my bedroom to see if I can get any of my shows while laying in bed. I also ordered my shower gifts for my niece whose shower is in April, wedding in June. And because I had a $20 coupon from Kohl's, I ordered a swim tankini top. I am ready for the pool now all I need is some hot weather and water in the pool. LOL
Anne, I can't imagine MFP cutting off the free site, they get paid from the advertisements we have to see and they would lose millions of subscribers. If it does happen I am sure we can find a free site that does the same and if not a blog can be started that we all join. What would we do without our daily dose of sneakers???
Jackie, I agree, the world needs more people like Katie, she is helping save this world a step at a time. Her internship is a non profit in Botswana and she is very excited about going.
I told Babe about the pasta but we will wait to see what the doctor says today. Little George is a smart little cookie to find out he can squeeze through the cat door. Where did he go when he got out? Did he stay put in your yard???
Lin, it so nice of you to volunteer every week at your Church, you will be rewarded. I don't blame you for leaving when all the egg hunting started, it was probably a mad house. Can you use you antenna and Roku on the same TV???
Buzz, that is great that your community pays for TV, it is becoming un-affordable to a lot of people. Remember when TV was free and it went off at midnight? I am sorry about your legs, I do hope you can get some relief soon.
Patsy, do you pay for MFP? Maybe they are making changes to the paying subscribers only.
I agree, it would not be the same without MFP, so let's hope they just let us keep on posting.
Shirley, I actually use the Vick's method with socks on Robby when he has a cough. I do think it helps him sleep better. Mine isn't consistent, it seems to bother me more in the evening while I am watching TV. I am going to start riding my bike again, I also read it helps to keep things moving. I do hope we get to see little Issac in his new swimsuit, shirt and hat, it sounds adorable.
The problem with sleeping late is that breakfast turns into brunch. Have a great day!!
Sandy
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I found my MFP email in the junk folder. Thank you, Patsy, for letting me know to look for it. It sounds like they are just merging "Terms and Privacy" policies. I doubt it will change anything for our groups or how we post. I would be very sad if it did.
It's a new week. Yippee!!! So far, I have basically "maintained" for the first quarter of 2016. Not okay. This weekend, I made sure the fridge and kitchen cabinets were back to the way they should be stocked. I'm ready to get my weight loss going again. No excuses!
Marcella0 -
Hello - an hour and a half phone appointment for taxes is now over. I have lots of notes to make to document the things we discussed and to assure I hit the targets we put into the assumptions for the 2016 taxes. Ha. Might not remember.
Yes terms and conditions are changing, I just got a pop-up and read through it. I agreed, checked my settings and I think that is it.
Sandy, the external antenna is just an antenna input. I have both a coaxial for my cable provider and one for the external antenna. I only have one place for antenna IN on my TV so I purchased a dual input little box with a sliding switch. Then I can move back and forth from external air antenna to cable service provider easily.
Roku is on HDMI input so is not affected. I have another HDMI with my DVD player. That TV is wired. Also have a VCR hooked to it and an iPod dock.
I need to go to the bank and then am meeting a friend later for a coloring night. Need to pack up some extra supplies for her as she left me a message saying she didn't have anything to color and didn't want to purchase a book or anything until she tries it. Good idea.
Hugs my friends.
Lin0 -
Time off at home without planning it! A good thing!
Apparently, one of our largest customers does inventory this week. When we got in Saturday night, there were no loads for us. There were at least 30 trucks ahead of us in que for loads.
We don't let it bother us, we just go home.
Jim is going to the grocery so I don't need to leave home!
Hope everyone is feeling better, still got the dry cough, but not too bad. Hope Daisy is OK. I know some dogs eat grass or greenery and it has side effects. The stool would have a darker color. Cats do too.
No corned beef for us. The restaurant had an excellent special but I didn't want the meat. The vegetables looked good-cabbage, red potatoes, carrots,salad.
Stay safe and healthy
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Phoebe - You are down a bit of weight now, time for a new picture of yourself for us to admire.
Sandy - I hope to see Isaac in his swim wear too and if so I will take a picture.
Well...what can I say it's snowing outside and cold again I refused to put my winter coat on again so I
wore a heavy zipper sweatshirt with a hood. I guess I should have had my winter coat on because
when I put the groceries in the car I left my keys sitting there too and shut the trunck. So... luckily
Dave was at my BIL's house and not far to pick me up and take me home for another set of keys.
I put out some Niger seed for the finches yesterday and swept the double car garage so it looks
a little better now. I still have reorganize things on the garage shelves but that will be on a warmer day.
The squirrels have been at my other feeder yesterday and I was the squirrel police so that the little ones
could have their share.
Now to practice some music before my choir practice tomorrow.
Shirley0 -
Shirley, to make your picture fit in the MFP square, delete your photo then upload it again to make it smaller to fit in box. Hope that makes sense.0
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Poor little Daisy has a lower track infection and an inflamed tummy. She got two shots and meds along with some powder to put on her dog food. All plans are cancelled until she gets well.0
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I've been scanning old slides, it is a daunting a job. I was considerably younger wasn't I.
Jeri0 -
Jeri -Great picture.
Sandy - Okay I will try making the picture smaller.
Shirley0 -
Jeri - Love the pictures!
Marcella0 -
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Gorgeous Jeri!!0
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Spent hours downloading programs and more trouble "unzipping" same. Too cheap to buy WinZip, so using a free program and got an error notice. GRRRrrrrr! Too late now to post, so I'll see you all tomorrow. Doesn't JERI look great? Buzz 0
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Swimming first thing and then I did some housework but now have to drag my mini vacuum out to the car for a sweep up of George's hair and bits of moorland that get left behind because this evening I'm driving a couple of friends as we head to our nearest city Plymouth for a theatre visit to see Billy Elliot the musical. Also got to squeeze a dog walk in somewhere so had better get on!
Jackie0 -
Jeri you are a cutie pie. and still are. Is that ED With you. Anyway a very cute couple
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Happy Tuesday!! We are supposed to have a warm day but with wind. I think I will go to the Mall or something to get out of the house. Daisy is doing a little better today but still very sleepy. She did eat her breakfast, even with powdered meds in it, so that is a good thing. Babe calls the doctor this afternoon because I think the doctor wants to do further testing but wanted her stronger. So sad when our furry children get sick, especially when they can't tell us what is wrong.
Jackie, I admire your swimming laps, I am not a strong swimmer and love watching anyone who swims with grace. Enjoy the play, I hear it is great!!
Buzz, I just can't imagine what you are downloading but sorry you had problems. Be careful with those free programs, they love spamming. Hope you got some sleep.
Jeri, look at you, were you a teenager when you got married? Pretty then and pretty now, you hardly changed.
This is one of my favorite pictures from when I was young. I don't know if anyone remembers when we used to put individual eyelashes on our own lashes to make them longer but this is the result. We were in Vegas when this was taken, thus the frilly outfit.
Have a good day!!
Sandy
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