Senior Golden Sneakers
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Hello All, no I'm not lost just extremely busy with family and life. We've had lots of fun but wow. Out of town company, a visit up to where I grew up and spending time with grandkids taking them fishing. I'm also trying very hard to get in my 10,000 steps each day.
Glad I'm missed though. You are all so nice.
Today I am having a slower day.. Ed isn't feeling 100% so we're are having a rare day at home.
Here's a photo of me and the twins.
Jeri4 -
Jeri you looks fantasticfantastic and what a great smile
The boys what a hansome pair.. I'm are getting so big.how is that new love Marie
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Hi Jeri. You look beautiful!!!! Great kiddos as well. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Lin2 -
You are a woman to envy Jeri. Beautiful family.
We've just had a quick snuffle around the garden before our brekky. I'm not sure who's being watched and trained because I've just had to rush in....... No treat for me though, just porridge! I'm not supposed to leave the tiny Jilly in the garden alone. This from Michael the clucking, protective "dad"? He's frightened a hawk will swoop down and carry her off for a tasty snack, or worse a coyote will amble by with similar intent. I am doing as I'm told, the tables are reversed in our golden years. Today, hopefully, I'm taking her to yet another Mike (popular name!) at "the debonair dog" to get madams nails or claws cut and fork out $10. By the way, does one tip at a pet groomers like we do at the hairdressers?
Anne1 -
Happy Monday!!
I have my sheets in the washer and will have them back on the bed before my cleaning girl gets here. I have no other laundry today so easy peasy. It looks like a dreary day so I think I will run some errands today, need to bring some things to the party on Saturday. I think I will also make my meatball appetizer which is also easy and can be made in crock pot!
I had a wonderful time with my cousin. We went to Mass and then to Bass Lake where both of our parents had a trailer on the lake. That was over 50 years ago so needless to say things have changed a lot. We think the original trailers are there but fixed up to be more modern.
Then we went to another house on the lake that was owned by my godmother and uncle. They are both deceased and left the house to their nephews, my cousins. I knocked on the door and reminded my cousin who I was, but I think he recognized the name but not the face. He did let me take a picture with him, even though he thought I was crazy. lol We then went to dinner and back to her house. She has a beautiful house set on 29 acres which she maintains mostly by herself. She is a true farm girl and I am a true city girl!!! Sunday before leaving we went to her SIL's house, another beautiful place set on over a 100 acres. She also had cows which made me happy because I don't see too many cows in Schaumburg! lol Traffic was a bear coming home but it was worth the drive!!
Anne, we do tip our groomer.
Jeri, beautiful twins, beautiful grandmother!
Have a wonderful day!!
Sandy
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Anne, this just made me think of Jilly!!!1 -
SANDY, thanks for the tip on tipping. Will do!
Unfortunately I can't get the video because I think you have to be on Facebook, and I'm not. I'll keep trying though. Sounds as if you had a wonderful time with your cousins, so pleased for you! Made me think of my cousins, more like sisters than cousins, and so much fun to be with, what with all the banter going on etc. All sadly gone. Today the younger generation keep me on my toes with all the banter. So all is not lost!
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Hilarious Sandy!!!!0
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Anne, I tip at groomers but I don't at the vet. I don't know why. Just never thought about it until you asked.
Sandy, that puppy video,
!!! I loved both of the dogs. Anne I wish I could post it here but I don't know how.
Hi Jeri, beautiful boys!
Hi Marie, have a wonderful day, love you.
Phoebe1 -
Got it SANDY! Thank you so much, she is exactly like the puppy in the video. A proper little munchkin.
Anne, the exhausted. I need a big dog as well to give me a break!
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Jeri - Lovely family and grandchildren, I just have the one but that's okay I can really spoil him. We will see him in a week again and I can't wait.
Sandy - Welcome home, I followed your trip on facebook and you were busy but you had a smile on your face and looked liked you were having fun. That video of the dogs was hilarious and so cute!!
Anne - We finally got some rain here in my neck of the woods. Yay! Still could use more to fill up
the cracks in the lawn. I always tipped the groomers when I had dogs and I always tip my hairdresser and when I get a pedi too.
Lin - You did great on that puzzle and you were fast at it. Your towels are pretty too I have never seen
any like that. It must brighten up your bathroom.
Buzz - Sorry to hear your legs are swollen again, I hope they come down for you so you can walk better.
Phoebe - I saw you video on the flooding on FB, were you in that area?
Patsy - How is little Katie doing? I see you are still sticking close to home.
Marie - How are you feeling today? I see you have not been without pain with your heel. I hope you feel better soon.
Today was my dermotologist apt. and I had two areas froze today. One on my ear and one at the end of my eyebrow. That one I had to pay for because it was considered cosmetic. Now I don't go back for 9 months.
I am doing laundry today and Dave and I did get a bike ride in on our path. It was very humid and hardly any wind.
Tomorrow is my eye doctor apt. Exciting times.
Shirley
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Got to watch, my sodiu,m better. How do you do that..?my visiting nurse.was just here. i am not healing as good as i should be.
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Hi Marie, I am sorry you are not healing quickly. Hugs. Wishing for better days.
Sandy, thanks for all the cute dog videos. Loved them. I can imagine the tiny dog playing with the large dog as Anne's Jilly.
Shirley, I hope your appointment with the eye doctor goes well. And good for you getting in a bike ride.
Sandy, did you run a lot of errands today?
Buzz, thinking of you today and hope you are doing well. I am sorry your feelings were hurt. People can be so insensitive.
I went for a drive today and finally found the wedding venue for Saturday's wedding. I was asked yesterday to help out so will be going early and wanted some idea of where I was headed. There is road construction of course but I think I will be okay now.
Did some online bill pay and found out we will be required to change passwords every three mo this from now on. They will track the timing and apparently they will just spring a required change on you. Guess I will always need to have paper and pencil at hand.
I still have the puzzle assembled and would you believe it finally struck me that I had purchased a mug with the same design for my dad's 90th birthday? I attached Mylar balloons to it.
I am looking at a other puzzle. I received it as a gift back in the mid-1980s and have never tried to assemble it. Maybe now's the time.
Errands tomorrow and the second Mah Jongg class.
Hugs my friends.
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Cute Lin!
Marie, half the battle to reduce sodium is in canned, frozen, and processed foods. Even chicken bought raw has sodium. Some drinks contain sodium. Good luck. Jim won't do most of the things drs.tell him to do. He uses lots of salt. Wish I could use less. I try to drink my water to help flush out excesses.
Hope your heel will get well, it must hurt.
Home, need to go to bed. Have a lot to do tomorrow.
Night
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Oh MARIE, so sorry that you have pain in your heel.
After weeks of dryness it sure is making up for it today. The road outside is a running river and the water is coming down as if a giant is pouring a giant bucket of water on us. One extreme to the other. I'm ever so pleased my house is on slightly higher ground than the road anyway. The water is rushing downhill to Lake Ontario.
We are having a week of getting things fixed. Yesterday we couldn't find the Debonair Dog so we ended up at the vets for Jilly's much needed nail clip. With tax they charged $23:50. I didn't tip the vet PHOEBE. I wonder if it's the same price for Great Danes? Jilly's nails are little slivers. Am considering looking for clippers at the pet store.
Then on Friday I have to get the eyes tested and expect to be told off by the optician who is good at his job but a somewhat dour man, for not going for 3 years. Pleading being a pensioner with a gold plated pup (or so it seems!) will not wash with the optician. Eyes will be more important to him than pups. I should take Jilly who charms almost (see further on) everyone, maybe she'll charm him, but I doubt it.
I've seen that mug LIN in the stores, it IS cute. It features JACKIES new kitten, Brady.
Jilly was insulted yesterday. A woman we've met before who calls her husband "pointy head" (is that REALLY his name?) asked if I had a rabbit on a leash! Me and Jilly feel sorry for pointy head and the poor dog on the end of her leash!
Well, seeing we can't possibly go out just now in the downpour I shall vacuum up the shedding puppy fluff (she's growing up!) milk bone crumbs, chewed carrot remains, and all the debris from being a joyful rabbit, whoops, puppy owner.
Cheers girls, don't forget your wellies and umbrellas if you are getting the same downpour,
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Caught up with all your posts but talk of rain reminds me we are threatened here tonight so a section of lawn that's been waiting since the weekend for the mower is now going to be cut before I then head off to the allotment for a couple of hours.
Should catch up later today if the Olympics don't interfere!!
Jackie0 -
Anne, my vet charges 14.50 for nails. 30.00 for complete grooming. Also, PetSmart does grooming. ., They often have coupons. There are mobile pet groomers, they come to you. Some of them charge more.
Phoebe0 -
Definitely don't want to spend $300 a year on nail clipping PHOEBE! Jill's nails grow fast! I am told that the very convenient vet I use, and they ARE good, are also the most expensive vets in our town. Convenience really, me not having a car it's in walking distance. I have no idea what they would charge if, and when Jilly's spayed! I've never heard of mobile pet groomers here. Must look into that.
Thanks for the info.
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Happy Tuesday! Sun is shining so might be a pool day. Have to take advantage when I can since the season is almost over. There was talk of trying to keep the pool open after labor day so we will see. I have my hairdresser coming to my house after work to give me a haircut. It is so nice that she is able to come here. She has a day job besides her weekend salon job and passes my house to go home so it is not really out of her way.
Anne, we used to take Daisy to the groomer every week but now Daisy's groomer has started her own mobile pet grooming so she goes to Daisy's house and Daisy runs out to her truck to be groomed. I believe Babe pays $60 a week so it isn't cheap but Daisy always looks beautiful.
I also think the vet does her toenails because I was always afraid to cut the quick. Daisy also has a problem with anal glands and they have to be cleaned once a month. So with all that and her prescription dog food, she is one expensive dog, but well worth it!!!!
Phoebe, your vet is reasonable especially with the grooming but don't forget Daisy is 95 pounds so she might be more. lol The mobile groomers seem to be getting bigger and it is convenient.
Jackie, hope you get all your outside work done before the rain. I just can't seem to get into the Olympics this year, only the gymnastics and swimming with Michael Phelps.
Lin, love your coffee mug, how funny it matches your puzzle. Good luck with the 1980's puzzle, I wonder if it is harder than today's.
Marie, sorry your sore is taking so long to heal, a common thing with diabetics. I don't add salt to any of my food except for cooking purposes but Phoebe is right about the processed foods. I do hope it heals soon so you can get back to your old self.
Shirley, there is that reminder that I want my bike again, will have to remind Babe. I am going to go to my dermatologist at the end of the season. The last time I went he told me that the spot on my cheek was just a freckle but I would like it removed if possible.
Patsy, I do hope you are not in any danger with those fires in California. Can you check in with us to let us know every thing is okay?
Have a great day everyone!!
Sandy
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Opps!! I see we missed Phyllis's birthday on August 12. Happy belated Birthday, hope it was wonderful!!1 -
It was pouring rain this morning and the lawn is already greening up. It is still cloudy but the sun is out for a while and I have to get my walk in some time today.
We just skyped with Isaac in the bath tub, Kathy says its easier to keep him in one
place in front of the computer. He is getting so cute, and he shows off for us.
I was having Fitbit problems yesterday and it was not syncing. I tried calling the customer help line but Dave managed to play around with a few items and it seems better now. I will call if any more problems happen again. I have had this Fitbit for 13 months now and this is the first time I had a problem.
This morning was my eye doctor apt. He is watching my eye pressures since my mom had glacouma.
The pressure in one eye was a little high. I have to go back for a field vision test again, my last one was 3 years ago. One more apt. this week on Friday for my mammogram and then I am done for a while.
Stay dry today and hopefully the temperatures will go down too.
Shirley
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Hello everyone! Our son dropped in for a short visit. He sails most weekends now so seeing him was a real treat. Our wild and crazy pup is healing nicely. I am starting to relax about her and I actually had a semi-good night's rest. Katie sleeps for 10 minutes at a stretch and then she is off to the races! Anne, Katie would not be mistaken for a rabbit but she does resemble a pile of dirty rags with eyes. This is not a glamorous dog!
So far we are well away from the California fires. We live as far north and west as possible in Oregon. We are at the mouth of the Columbia. However this Friday and the whole weekend is going to be very hot and dry. Every one here understands the fire danger of living in a huge forested area. Often tourists are clueless as to the extreme danger. Crossed fingers for the next week or so.
We all have our weather issues, don't we? I think we all cope rather well, considering...
Patsy
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Hi there. I has a . Been to the foot docter busy day.to get my toe nails cut. My otherdoctor died so went to a new one, like him real well.byt I am tired. See you tomorrow
Marie1 -
Hi all, didn't get much done today, but we are not going to work until Thursday. I went with Jim to his dr. Appt with his primary care doctor. She wants him to consider weight loss surgery. She said there are several choices now , more than a few years ago. She had the information for us, but when I got home, I didn't have it. So I'm curious but will have to wait until I can get the information.
Anne, as long as you can see her tiny toenails, you should be able to get the hang of it. Keep the ' styptic ' thing handy, just in case. The vet should be happy to teach you. And they can recommend the best trimmer too. I've used two kinds. They both worked well. I think your biggest challenge will be getting Her Highness to be still, lol. Included in my vets 30.00 fee is a bath, nail trim, and anal gland express. I pay more when I take her to PetSmart to get the furminator combing, which is a big help with her shedding.
Shirley, hope the eye pressure goes back down, if it can. We are both due for eye exams and those tests.
Jim is grumbling enough because we scheduled his colonoscopy today, lol.
Patsy, your little ragamuffin pup certainly is blessed to have you two as parents. I love to watch them run and play. Honey doesn't run much, between her knee healing and her being overweight, she hates it when I speed up.
Marie, glad you saw your foot doctor, does he treat the sore on your heel? That's great to get your nails trimmed there. Jim needs to do that too.
Talk to you tomorrow
Phoebe
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Happy Wednesday!! The temperature is 76 so I shut the air off and opened the windows. I don't know for how long as it is still humid, but I am so tired of A/C. I am going to go for a mani/pedi today and probably will stop at Walmart to get some things needed for the party on Saturday. I would like to bring it to Robby's house when I go tomorrow so I don't have to carry it all on Saturday. I am going to bingo tonight so hope I have a big win!!
Phoebe, I have mixed feelings about that weight loss surgery but with new techniques it must be much better than years ago. I know of a girl who had it and she looks wonderful and keeps the weight off. Babe has scheduled his colonoscopy for the 29th and asked me to take him.
Marie, glad you got out of the house a little bit and nice to know you like your new foot doctor. What did he say about your sore?
Patsy, I am happy to read Katie is mending and that your son came for a visit. Even happier that you are not near the fires because they are devastating!!
Shirley, it had to be great to skpe with Isaac, especially if he is showing off for you! As far as fitbit, did you restart it to get it to sync? I love their customer service if you need a new one they send one free of charge and don't expect you to send the old one back.
For all those I missed, I am sorry but I better get moving.
Have a great day!
Sandy
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Thanks Alice, Sweet of you
Phoebe My son had the surgery about 3 years ago and lost 80 pounds.. He says he has no regret. Still goes to the gym and watch what he eat. . Yes Sandy my foot doctor is treating my pressure sore. he cut away a bunch of dead skin But I think some was live skin for my heel is so sore this morning. He also gave an addition med for the nurse to put on it when she change my bandage . I go back to him in 3 weeks. and he did cut my toenails. Seems to be a very good doctor. I like him . We are looking for a new primary doctor. not to happy with the way she is handling this problem I have now. i am waiting to hear from my home care nurse and my bath lady aid
I am watching my sodium real good. Alice found some frozen chicken breast that is very low in sodium I will baked today with some salt free spices. along with some okra and tomatoes. and rice. for lunch.
Gotta go see you wonderful people later
Hello to all
Marie2 -
Lin, you may already have the info. This is a link to a Round Robin book contest. Start by click on the floral circle on this website.
http://margaretcoel.com
I am a slow starter, as always, so I'd better scoot
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Yesterday was so hot I had to operate at half speed but did get the lawns tidied and allotment weeded. Also picked runner and French beans and will enjoy them over the next couple of days. It's cooler today, so much so I have an extra layer on but the rain has only just arrived and should pass through overnight. We enjoyed our usual walk on the moors first thing and I then went straight to the car wash because a layer of dry dust covered my motor. Unfortunately when I popped into the farm shop on the way home for a pint of milk I was seduced into buying a 2 pack of Chelsea buns..... one down, one to go!!
A horror story involving the neighbour I regularly visit who spent 6 weeks in hospitals and care homes. Apparently carers using a hoist to move her from bed to chair didn't clip the straps properly and dropped her on her back!! They could have killed the poor lady but she is saying she doesn't want to make a fuss but at least a quality care inspector has visited and an investigation will take place. The district nurse arrived yesterday while I was sitting with her and says her cellulitis is drying up and a large wound under her arm healing too so that's good news and she'll hopefully soon be in a position to get some physio. Although George did his best to protect her home by barking at everyone who arrived to care for her he did behave once he got used to the idea!!
Anne ~ George has a mobile groomer who cuts his coat about once every 2 months. That costs £25 and I give her an extra £5 just because she has been so patient with him and his grumpy ways. His nails rarely need clipping because they seem to get worn down on his walks. Every couple of days I sit him on a table in the porch and spend time brushing out any knots and trimming around his face if necessary. I bought a furminator on Ebay and run that through his coat occasionally too. It was word of mouth that helped me find Debbie Woof Woof as she's known so perhaps ask other dog walkers you meet who's pooches look as if they use a grooming service.
Sandy ~ During the Olympics I tend to watch anything and everything just because it's so fascinating whether Equestrian, Badminton or rowing, then there's sailing, diving, archery.... the list is endless.... because they aren't often shown on tv any other time. Watching a badminton match earlier today I thought I should ask my friend I walk with if she fancies finding a club with me, not that we'd ever hit those standards!!
Phoebe ~ Oh gosh, no surgery can be taken lightly but if Jim can't do it any other way perhaps it would be the right thing for him. I tend to think of it as a final straw sort of decision but only Jim will know if it's for him. My walking friend has lost 5 stone 5 lbs since last November and is the first to admit she has been a yo-yo dieter all her life but this time is the last because she feels so much healthier and pains in her knees and ankles have gone. That was done through a club called Slimming World but of course Jim has a different lifestyle what with all the truck driving when it can't be easy to avoid fast foods. Oh yes I'd better do a conversion into pounds for you..... she's lost 75 lbs!!
Marie ~ Lovely to hear from you as ever and Alice too of course. Good luck in your hunt for a different doctor. It's so important to be able to feel confident in any decisions being made.
Patsy ~ I'm so pleased Katie is mending and feeling better which means you and John will be getting more sleep! Those huge fires must be a terrible concern and seem to be happening every year now same as the awful floods elsewhere in the States. I saw on our news that someone has been arrested for starting one of the fires, unfathomable to figure why anyone would!!
Lin ~ That's a gorgeous mug and Anne is right, that could be little Brady in that dog's mouth! After seeing your photo of the beautiful towels the other day I was sitting in my garden enjoying a coffee while washing dried on the rotary line and thought you might like to see one of my kitchen hand towels!!!
I'll have to finish here and decide what I'm going to eat for my evening meal. Probably chicken stir fry since that bun is still only leaving a small space to be filled in my tummy!! Brady slept all day and has only now wandered outside so I'll also have to encourage him back for some supper. He continues to settle in well among the other pets although the hens tend to shout loudly when they spot him outside the run trying to work out how to get in!
Jackie
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Hello friends - I cannot believe another day is pretty much over. I did get up late today. Sinuses bothering me so I slept in a bit and it felt good. I ran some errands today and pulled weeds. After my vegetable box was delivered I husked the sweet corn and now it's ready to cook and eat. Cleaned some carrots and made mushroom gravy. Paid a few bills, finished reading "The Baker Street Jurors" by Michael Robertson, did a bit of laundry and FINALLY figured out how to get the remote control working for my upstairs Roku. Also had to do a thorough cleaning of my make-up brush. Just bits and pieces of things......! Amazing how much time it takes.
Jackie, I love your towels. They are adorable. I did not get any green beans or purple beans this week. I wish there were green beans in my box every week. I got a couple of tomatoes and they are both partially spoiled. That has happened the lasts 3 weeks. And I have a Kohlrabi as big as a softball!! Back to your post. While you are enjoying all the Olympic events I tend to shun most of the coverage as it is rife with commentators annoying comments and loads of commercials. I would be glad just to watch the competition. Maybe I should try it with the sound muted. And I am so sorry to hear of what happened to your neighbor. That is criminal. I know accidents can happen but I would hope people would double check all the equipment when working with people who cannot protect themselves.
Phoebe, thanks for the link. I had gotten emails from several authors about this I believe. Are you entering? Next book on my list (I think) will be the new Monica Ferris Book---Knit Your Own Murder: A Needlecraft Mystery.
Marie, good for you to have found ways to lower your sodium intake. YES! Praying for healing. I also hope you find a suitable primary care doctor.
Sandy, good wishes for a big Bingo win tonight. It was hot here today so no chance I would shut off the A/C. I did get a power bill though and I thought about it briefly! Are you all prepared for the party on Saturday?
Patsy, I am so glad to hear you had a visit with your son. Long or short, a visit is always welcome. Stay safe. Fire dangers, floods, so many crazy natural disasters and then of course, people do set some fires. We had a bunch of car fires here and they found one guy who torched them all. I cannot understand why. And best continued healing wishes for Katie.
Shirley, no rain here recently. Maybe some tomorrow or Friday. I guess we'll wait and see. I hope it does not rain Friday night and Saturday morning. That wedding location requires quite a drive on gravel AND if it is not raining they want to be married outdoors. I am thinking as I collect gifts and direct guests I could be standing in muck and mud. It is quite primitive for a wedding venue. Sigh. What to wear, what shoes to sacrifice? I'll just pray it's dry out there!
Anne, I would't want to spend that much on clipping nails. My Huskies wore their nails off as we walked on concrete a lot. I would not try to clip nails. They wouldn't hold still for it. I am cheap, I only tip my hair cut guy once a year at Christmas. I am just not a tipper. Okay, call me cheap, it's okay. Haaaa.
Buzz, how are you? I hope you are having better days.
Well, time to move along. I have to start to think of what I might possible wear on Saturday. Ugh. I will have to wear flowers and likely have my picture taken. HELP!
Hugs.
Lin
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