Senior Golden Sneakers
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Oh DIANE, the verse was just me sitting on the sofa having fun here after what PATSY wrote about her idea for a children's book. I have a blanket box full of verses and drawings, and stories that I made up for my boys when very small, and then later for the grands. Maybe they'll be found one day and used for great grandchildren! But Good Heavens, I'm no author, just enjoy doodling. At work I sometimes would make up silly poems about some of my co workers. Nothing cruel I hasten to add. ie: One of the bosses, a handsome man of Nepalese descent wore the most awful long and old raincoat which was the cause of many disparaging and teasing remarks among his fellow engineers. I wrote a poem about how
"Attila the Hun, the rampaging one"
wouldn't be seen dead in an ancient British trench coat. He took the hint and henceforth rolled up at the office in a very nifty Attila-worthy leather coat and I swear his move up the corporate ladder increased accordingly.
It's our long weekend in Canada as well as in the States, so I wish us all a most happy and pleasant Sunday and Monday. No Wellington boots or "wellies" and rain for us, just sandals and sunshine. Yeah SANDY!
Anne.
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Typical me..... when buying new items I never read the instructions, just press on and get cross when whatever it is doesn't fit together or work as I want. Well, having gone through another 24 hours of hell with Brady I was rummaging through my handbag this morning looking for the appointment card from the vet to confirm time tomorrow for his vaccination booster when I came across a sheet entitled post operative advice for Brady and first point after the one stating he would be sleepy for up to 36 hours was "keep him in for 24 hours"! (Well done Phoebe,you were right!) Perhaps the receptionist thought he was a spayed female but whatever, as soon as I read that I opened up the door and gave him his freedom.... and mine!! So all is peace, the cat litter tray is gone and I'm about to vacuum up all the specks that litter the floor. Having just spent half an hour searching through Amazon jigsaw puzzles and then dvd's to make up the cost to free delivery, when I clicked on purchase I was charged close to £5 postage so immediately cancelled the order because although each stated eligible for free delivery there wasn't a box to click. Instead I will visit a charity shop where I'm sure they'll be stacked to the ceiling with a variety of boxes!
Patsy ~ How exciting, an illustrated book about our pooches.... I can't wait! There's no doubt they'd all get on in the real world so I'm sure your story will be magical. Poor John but then men will rarely be told but have to discover the uncomfortable truth themselves! I do hope he's no longer suffering today.
What started as a rather gloomy day with low cloud and drizzle has now turned into a pleasant although somewhat cool afternoon so I might just get on with weeding the bed my gardener started in the week otherwise if he suddenly turns up unexpectedly I will feel terribly embarrassed!
Happy Sunday
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Attila!! I have had some bosses who had those attributes although they didn't look the part.
I am glad it was all in good fun. I hope all of your wonderful work and doodles will be given to children/grandchildren at some point. Creative Anne!!
Jackie, following instructions, what a bother. I find I have to pay more attention these days. Details used to effortlessly enter my brain AND stick there. Not now, I must review, review, review. I have noticed any items on Amazon now say FREE shipping after order or some such language. I have Amazon Prime and try to pay attention to what ships on Prime then I can order just the one thing I want. Also many offers require that items are fulfilled by Amazon. It is becoming more like a maze to get what you want with free shipping! Enjoy the rest of the day.
Time to leave soon for church. I know I am being silly but an older lady was parked in a Dollar store parking lot here waiting for her grand daughter and she was shot in the head. Several things shocked me. First the shot came from a block away so they say she was. It the target, it was an errant shot. Second, I drive through that area fairly regularly to or from church. I know, this could happen anywhere at any time but it somehow feels a bit personal. They had taken her to the hospital but after several days she passed away. Ever feel that way??
Well, time to make a cup of tea to take to church in my insulated carrier.
Hugs.
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You aren't being silly LIN! The same thing happened in Toronto a few days ago. She was "random" the police said. 62 years old. Her family are in shock. Then a young man killed his mother and two brothers with a cross bow of all things. We seem to be living in an increasingly unsafe age. All seems so quiet and peaceful here in our neighbor hood but one really never knows. Stay safe. Jill woke me with loud barking at 2 in the morning. My little watchdog. I think it was just a passing raccoon, who knows!
Glad all is peaceful on the Brady front JACKIE. We have maybe 4 days to go and Jill will have more freedom! I hope! It's been a long 2 weeks!0 -
Happy Sunday!
I am going to Mass this morning so again short on time. We had a great time at Robby's house yesterday, Robby got used to Aunt Kristy and they had fun together.
My ex was there and unfortunately when Robby woke up from his nap he saw grandpa who is a "big" man and very loud. He startled Robby and Robby cried saying I don't like grandpa over and over again while crying, which was funny but sad. Grandpa understood but we all felt bad for him. In spite of it he did the grilling and everything was delicious. We attempted to play some tether ball, went to the park where Kristy got a lesson on Pokemon go from her brother and had a great time. I am glad my kids got some brother and sister bonding and wish my family all lived closer to me.
Today I think we are going to the fest and then I will grill some steaks on the grill for dinner.
Anne, enjoyed your poem, such talent. Patsy, can't wait for the book!!
Enjoy your Sunday!!
Sandy
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JACKIE, millions of honey bees killed in the States after being sprayed with a mosquito pesticide to counteract the zika virus. What are we doing!0
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Cool weather again here. I think I have the strange condition...I love cool weather but I often get creaky when it is damp and cool out. That is very annoying. I have made a mistake in trying to compose my draft stories for the children's lit workshop on the iPad. I can't seem to move text from the email to the forum(?)
I will need to compose on my apple computer so I can print up copy. This is such a fun workshop. There are criteria that we are given to use in our work.
* the length is 32 pages but the story plus title page covers both sides of the page.
* The illustrations must tell part of the story and ideally have a lesson or learning experience
* There must be a vocabulary list and should include a few new words for the 2-5 age range
That is just a few of the challenges set forth in the workshop. It is very interesting to take an analytical approach to children's literature. Dissecting classic children's books really makes you realize how truely complicated they can be. Dr. Suess was a genius! As you can see, it is a lot like a college class in creative writing. I love the comments and observations of the other participants.
Charming little poem Anne! It is great fun to set rhyme to children's stories. You are a natural.
And the weekend continues...everyone is here at the coast for the last fling of the summer. I am getting a slight hint of the light depression condition I suffer. Must take vitamin D and get out my special full spectrum lamps. Crazy condition!
Patsy
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Lin ~ Life can be so cruel at times so I do my best to go along with the thought if my time has come so be it however it may happen. That dear lady's death was a chance in many millions and a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time but I can understand the incident would make you feel unsettled. Just the other day I was talking to a friend about a news story covering a grandmother and her grandson hit and killed by a car being chased by police; one minute walking him to school, the next both gone and we affirmed our belief that each day has to be lived to the full.
Patsy ~ There are I think, plenty of lessons and learning experiences those of us owned by our dogs have discovered and I'm sure you'll be able to incorporate many into your story! George teaches me something every day, mostly on an emotional level. Miserable weather can get us down and I too creak when it rains too much but think you are on to a winner with the Vitamin D, something that's being talked about a lot recently almost as a miracle cure. Tuck yourself under those lamps and cuddle Katie, then feel a whole lot better very soon.
Anne ~ Such a tragic event when family members turn on their own and I can only imagine the killer with a crossbow must have serious mental health issues because no sane person would contemplate such an act. The killing of the honey bees is another tragedy and I do wonder if it crossed the minds of those in charge of the spraying beforehand.... more likely they decided to sacrifice them and will have to deal with the consequences at a later date.
Sandy ~ Poor Grandpa but he didn't take Robby personally so that's good. Sounds like you had a ball with your family and must be looking forward to the grilled steaks.... yummy!
The 2nd series of Poldark will start in about 20 minutes so I'll finish now because I want to google search medication to help old Boris with his arthritic joints. He will lie on the damp grass which doesn't help and just like Patsy, seems to creak on rainy days but feel better in the sunshine.
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Hi, I just returned from a few days in the hospital, totally unexpected, and since Mike is probably eating dinner, I had to check up on everyone here! So no comments, but just to let you know I'm home and OK.
On Friday, I was up in the medical floor discussing plans for Mike when the administrator said, Please lift your pant legs. I asked why and she said she had seen something disturbing
last week and was just checking. When she saw my swollen legs, she called the head nurse, who looked, touched and said You have cellulitis and I'm concerned about sepsis and you must get to the hospital immediately. After weakly arguing about hospitals on holiday weekends and I'll wait til Tuesday, she picked up the phone and asked if I wanted her to call 911 or a private company. I said 911 is OK, and before I knew it 3 people were helping me stuff a small tote with a few things and off I went The Emergency was quite thorough, and I was admitted and put on an IV of antibiotics to which they subsequently added extra diuretics the following day. Mostly, my treatment consisted of lying on my back with legs elevated! Most of the problem is still sodium, lymphedema and lipodermatosclerosis! A mouthful, to be sure, but I'm basically a healthy old lady! MARIE, will warm compresses help your blister? I know a doctor is watching you so I'll just remind you about legs raised above heart level as often as possible, and they used 2 pillows under my calves and knees and left my heels hang free! Stay well, all of you! Buzz 1 -
Oh my gosh Buzz, thanksfor getting in touch. I thought perhaps your I had computer problems or something to do with the weather. Hospital!!!! Glad you are home and I trust the medical personnel will continue to monitor your various problems. Hugs. And more hugs and best wishes.
God bless you.
Lin1 -
Good evening friends.
Thought I should check in as it's been way to long. Still no computer but get some usage on my phone.
So sorry to hear about the medical problems some of you have been experiencing
I to have had stomach problems for about 5 yrs.well the meds were not helping so I went on line to see what foods I should aviod. (I have acid reflux / gerd and I B S. Well guess what I am feeling better than ever most days. I eat 95 percent veggies and fruits, no meats except fish. I do have bread sometimes.
When I eat something wrong like sweets then my stomach acts up. Oh well feeling better now.
Hope everyone who feels bad gets better.
Today I made applesauce and picked apples, pears, and plums. Then dug up onions, beans,tomatoes and garlic. I also picked some fresh mint, oh boy it smells so good.
I visited a church friend and brought her fresh veggies, she is 85 and was so happy.
I've talked to much, take care.
Chris
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Buzz: you are one lucky lady! If that medical person had not been monitoring you, this could have turned very bad...very quickly! You know that, I am sure. I am so glad you are being looked after and you are getting meds you need. This is so common, when you are concerned about a loved one and your own health is compromised because of overwork and no rest. You must take care of yourself! You will have everyone yammering at you constantly...because we love you, lovely lady.
John is doing better today. He rediscovered the joy of frozen low-fat sugar free yoghurt. Sort of like ice cream and with fresh berries, it was terrific. He is happy now. A treat he can have without pain or reprocussions. He has had to temporarily give up salmon as well. Strangely it really caused the acid reflux to give him fits.
I am doing my homework, under my lamp, while John watches the game. We will have a veggy soup after the game. I need to get in my hour of exercise in tonight. I've been very inactive today. A sort of big Oregon slug. We have slugs so big they have addresses and cell,phones. Seriously!
Patsy
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Love you Buzz, losing my signal soon.
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Buzz that is what i have. I will run out of my antibody Monday night so will not be able to get a enewer till Tues. But My nurse will be by in the morning. I am still getting new blister.Hope i do not have to go to Er. I know for sure I will not go back to that Re hab. But I think I am feeling a little better, at least I am not going to the tyenol pills as much. Take care My friend.
Marie
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Chris you never talk too much. love hearing from you Sweetie0
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All the best from now on BUZZ lovely lady. God bless. Anne0
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Buzz and Marie!
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OMG Buzz thanks for checking in. So glad that was caught early. Hugs.
Marieyou've been through quite a bit. Big hugs to you too.
So busy, but you know how my life is. LOL.
Just came back from a great walk. Beautiful morning here today.
My appointment with the Rhuematologist went well. He doesn't think I have lupus. He believes my elevated ena and ana results are from my autoimmune liver disease not lupus. I have some other symptoms but they are mild and I guess he thinks are not applicable. I don't want to be diagnosed with lupus for sure as any of those diagnosises make travel insurance more expensive.
Diane definitely put Canada on your list and come and see us.
Cheers to all
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I feel your warmth, dear friends and thank you for your good wishes!....
I will learn to lie down with elevated legs throughout the day, and if
anyone has suggestions on using a computer with one's legs up, please share with me!
PATSY, I'm not surprised about the salmon and John's reflux. I was surprised to find on the gout no-no list also! Send me your slugs phone number ! Thank you for your sweet message@!
Hugs and love to you, too, LIN, and PHOEBE
Dear MARIE, aging is not for sissies; right, li'l Sis? Hope they get your legs under control (mine, too) and yes, I lost five pounds eating very well in the hospital! They doubled my diuretic beside including some in my IV! I needed no tylenol today!
Thank you, ANNE dear.
SANDY, thanks for your greeting, and our chaplain brought me a teddy bear in the hospital that looks just look your graphic! How could you know???
JERI,...NO, No Lupus!!! Amazing how doctors diagnose things so differently. Three doctors gave 3 different versions of cold legs/hot legs, cellilitus/no cellulitus, high BP/normal , Few agreed on anything, Just hope you end up with glowing health! Hugs backatcha!
Hi, CHRIS, ever the busy bee!
Buzz 1 -
Beautiful graphics and lovely wishes. I stayed home today. Did laundry, some cooking, visited with the handyman about some fixes to my deck and a few other things. Finished reading "Survivors Will Be Shot Again" by Bill Crider. Then got caught up in Carola Dunn's "Superflous Women." And I giggled through the movie Kung Fu Panda 3 and was shocked at the level of violence in London Has Fallen. I have my Mah Jongg set packed up for tomorrow. Haircut, grocery store, Mah Jongg, credit union, library, well, whatever I can manage to get around to.
Buzz and Marie, healing thoughts coming at you.
Jeri, glad you were not diagnosed with lupus. Thank goodness!!!
Diane, good to hear from you.
Patsy and Anne, if the two of you ever collaborate on a project It would be fabulous!!!
Sandy, I hope you have enjoyed your day.
Phoebe, where are you??
Chris, hello to you!!
Marcella, I trust you too had a pleasant day.
Hugs.
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Hi Seniors., i have had connie on my mindd Don't recalled hearing from her sincce the death of her beautiful hound dogs. So sad. has any body heard from connie?
Marie0 -
She is on Facebook Marie, you can ask her to be your friend. Look for Connie Merrill Schachel.0
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Happy Labor Day!! At least while I'm typing those words it still is labor day! By the time I post it, labor day will be over for several of you.
We made it to California, met with our niece and her boyfriend. We brought their album collection from Georgia. They were concerned about shipping them, so we put them in the truck and beep beep, away we went! They are living their dream while they are still young. Two wonderful people. I was going to say kids, but they're not kids anymore. They travel to state parks and work and live there in their RV.
Hugs to all.
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Phoebe, how nice of you to do a special delivery for your niece and boy friend. I am very interested in what they are doing. Living and working in their RV and traveling to state parks. Amazing. So they have jobs that they can do via WiFi?
Good morning Sneakers. Hugs.
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Hello everyone, the kids here are going back to school, shorts and a heatwave. Well! Wouldn't you guess. Whilst most people are suffering from mosquitos, ticks and sun stroke, my Mark and Mary Jo and Derek have got the most dreadful colds caught originally by Derek in the "healthy" gym. Bad enough to have kept them off work last week, but that didn't stop Mark, who is recovering, from coming over, crawling up a ladder and fixing a new cowl on the furnace chimney before the inevitable autumn rains start. The last one got torn off and blown away in the tremendous winds a couple of weeks back. He wouldn't come into the house in case dear old mom, me, caught it, but hovered on the doorstep which sent Jilly Bean into a frenzy of course. "Yip yip, come and play" sort of thing. She's dreadfully spoilt in the play department because Mike came over the day before to play, take her on very long walks, at the end of which she had to be picked up and carried having ducks disease, or in plain English, short legs, and supper. All in all it was a very nice long weekend.
I'm awfully glad BUZZ and MARIE are on the mend. It's frustrating sitting here unable to extend a helping hand which we all would if we were neighbours rather than "pen pals".
I'm really interested in your children's book PATSY, but the instructions you have to follow would send me, of little brain, into a tizzy. Did Louis Carroll and the other great writers analyze their work I wonder or did it all just spew forth? I was definitely of the spew forth variety when I told my Mark the story of "little Mark two buttons". That was about a poor kid (Mark) who only had two buttons on his pyjamas because of his lazy Mom (me) and the dire consequences. It was his very favourite story at the age of 2 whilst Michael loved "horrible Horace" a baby dragon who got blown over to Canada from Wales on a tremendous wind and grew up to be a nuisance. Ha, happy days!
Well, me and The Bean must assemble for walkies and watch some of the kids dragging their feet towards the school bus.
Enjoy Tuesday, which seems like Monday wash day.
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Up early this AM and I am just creeping around so not to wake John and Katie. Both deep into their pillows.
Our rains have started this week. Yea! I will be glad to see the wilted, dry vegetation get a good drink.
I am going through that awful seasonal affect disorder (sad) words cannot describe the odd disorientation of this condition.
Anne: your children's stories sound charming. The workshop that is part of the writers conference later in the fall is truely interesting. It is like opening up a watch to see how it ticks. As part of that exercise, we are writing our own stories acknowledging the structure and story development of the real amazing artist/writers. Some of the writers were very analytical, I guess. You would love this workshop.
Need coffee and toast! I am in the dungeon and Someone disturbed my mess. I hate it when John tries to find something in the dungeon. I am putting away some things to make room for more things. I need a yard sale or a flame thrower...either will do!
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You are right PATSY, I WOULD enjoy the workshop. Oh to be in Oregon now the rains are there. Have fun! I know you will!
❤️Anne.1 -
Happy Tuesday! Feels like Monday since I am, like Anne doing laundry. I drove my daughter back to downtown Chicago and then just did some errands for labor day. Never got to enjoy the last weekend of the pool but spending time with my daughter was worth it. She will spend the rest of the week helping her aunt except for a break on Wednesday when she is going to take a train to meet her son's birth mother for the first time. It will be interesting and probably very emotional for both of them.
Anne and Patsy, I think you both should write a book, you are both so clever with your words and descriptions. Love hearing stories about each of your puppies, although I love to hear good stories about any animal. My granddaughter who is in Africa for school just posted pictures of her photo safari and the pictures were amazing. I was slightly jealous.
Phoebe, I agree with Lin, how nice to bring your niece those albums to keep them safe. You have a very kind heart and are such a good person.
Marie, I hope you connected with Connie, if not let me know and I will ask her to ask you to be her friend on Facebook. Hope today has you pain free and those blisters are gone.
Lin, it sounds like you had a good labor day doing what you love to do.
Buzz, I hope you listened and kept your legs up all day yesterday. You can always use a laptop or an IPad when lying down. Your health is more important my dear friend.
Jackie, our steaks were delicious and along with a salad and brussel sprouts a perfect meal. I would probably lose weight if my daughter lived with me, not eating carbs is too hard for me by myself.
Jeri, so glad to read you don't have lupus and can travel where you choose. I can't imagine why you are so busy with ten or is it eleven grandchildren?
Chris, sorry you suffer with stomach problems, makes eating so difficult.
Time to get moving, enjoy this Tuesday and remember it is not Monday.
Sandy
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So many good posts. I wish I could remember and reply to all of you. Buzz, I hope you can make arrangements like Marie has to notify us when you are unwell or hospitalized. Someone at the facility maybe?
Hope Marie and Buzz are on the way to mending.
Sandy, glad you had time with Kristy and Robby and a great cookout.
Chris glad you checked in, we have missed you.
Anne and Patsy, of puppy fame, your stories sound wonderful and fun for the kids. I encourage you to leave the stories all in writing for your children. They will love these special memories.
Jackie, now than Brady is a free man, hope you can stop pulling your hair out and get in some last minute fall gardening. Is it time to reap your honey yet? Be careful of those multiple personality bees you have guesting in your hives.
Lin, I too love their plans to see the country. This is how it works. They know how to put out feelers for jobs in the area they want to visit. They actually work for the state or national park that they live in. They pay no rent. All utilities are included. They still get paid by the hour. Kiaya works in the office. Stephen works in maintenance. They are in Felton, California now. They love it there and will likely spend a while before moving on. They started out with a used camper that wasn't very large. For some reason, the park wanted them to upgrade to a newer model. They bought a fifth wheel RV, much larger and it requires a pickup truck to pull it. It was delivered to the park, because, lol, they don't have a truck!! So, I think they'll be at this location for a while, until they find an affordable pickup. This is their second place. First was in southern Colorado. Beautiful, rustic place that closed in the winter. Their first experience in deep snow! They have a week off in the winter months and they already want to visit Patsy's Portland area. They're loving it! Kiaya is an excellent photographer and an artist. They love animals, currently they have three cats. Thistle is a stray from Colorado. Two Siamese they are teaching to walk on leashes. They get homesick, but Kathy, Kiaya's mom, is visiting them starting this Friday. They came home last year for Christmas.
Better get myself to work.
Phoebe2
