Senior Golden Sneakers
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So good to hear from you Marie!1
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The difference in my sandals is the sole, which is actually shaped to come up around the foot and cradle everything, including the heel. it is similar to an arch support and the material actually shapes to your foot. I have never "walked out" of them , as they are like a cradle!
Is this picture of the one I'm wearing any better at showing where your foot rests?
My red toaster oven arrived today and besides looking terrific, it will be much easier to clean out crumbs! slot toasters are almost impossible to really remove every crumb. Oh my, 3:18 AM!!!
'Nite all.
Buzz
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Seem to remember I was wondering whatever happened to flaming June, well it's arrived and we are currently enjoying 30c which is around 86f. I use the word enjoying but really it's too hot to do much outside although we had a lovely walk in the woods we used to go in last year and the dogs splashed in the river for an age. George is now flat out on the floor. Yesterday I managed to finish cleaning the outside of the hen house and painting with Cuprinol preserver so they now have a blue (Iris) colour home. Yoga at 5pm so I must get a couple of things done and do my best to keep cool.
Sketchers are my favourite comfy shoes because I don't know I've got them on!
Must get on.... enjoy your day.
Jackie
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Good morning, well not so good because the sky is black and we've just dodged the showers.
I've finally worn out a pair of The Shoes you are showing BUZZ and yes they do cradle the foot and you can't walk out of them. Expensive, but well worth the money and last for ages. Must get another pair! I hope your toaster oven gives you a long life! My Hamilton is in use almost every day and is at least 6 years old. Very pleased with it! Makes a change these days doesn't it!
Well, 4 days later I'm on the mend. Ankle, knee, elbow and ribs have a slight itch which usually means things are mending. Miss Jilly will be pleased. We usually have half hour or so play on the floor round about teatime. I'm alright sliding to the floor, but not so good at getting up again and she's too tiny to help! She has a beloved rubber purple bone and I'm supposed to pass it backwards and forwards over my sitting legs. She leaps over my legs backwards and forwards after it like a flea. We usually play as I watch the 6 o'clock news out of the corner of my eye because it can get boring, but not for Jilly of course! Then comes the spectacle of crawling upright again! So far managed! Must tell you, she loves this battered rubber bone so much, she takes it to bed with her. Michael's managed to find a replica to replace it when it finally wears out!
Well Sneakers, have yourselves a wonderful day, rain or shine and as Buzz says,
..............always believe something wonderful is about to happen..........
Anne
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We had such a good couple of days. Father's Day with Melissa. JAck and the boys at an amusement park. Then one of our other grandkids had his first communion followed by a supper with all. Yesterday a walk in Griffith Woods. Lots of beautiful flowers.
Now off to take MaryJo to kindergarten. Tomorrow we pick up our trailer.
Busy but fun.
I wish I could find some good shoes too. I have a small but wide foot. Hard to find shoes that fit.
Have a great day.
Jeri
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Happy Tuesday!
Beautiful day here right now but showers are in the forecast. Nothing planned until tomorrow night when I sit for the boys. On the subject of sandals my daughter convinced me to get Teva Women's Tirra Slide Sandal because she is a walker/hiker and said these shoes were so comfortable. I bought a pair in black and a pair in white and admit they are very comfortable because of the arch. She walked ten miles in hers, I am just happy to have them on for the day without my feet hurting.
Jeri, you are indeed a busy person but as long as you are enjoying what you do that is all that matters. Can't wait to see a picture of the camper inside and out! Flowers are beautiful!!
Anne, glad you are feeling better but not as happy as Jilly!! What a good furry mom you are getting on the floor and playing with your baby!! We had a rescue dog who was in love with his orange ball, we also bought a second in case the first got destroyed or lost. When he died we buried him with his ball.
Jackie, saw this on Facebook:
UK weather: Health warning issued as rising temperatures could see Britain bask in hottest June day since 1976. Stay cool and hydrate. More pictures not only of new couches but now of the hen house. You sure are on a remodeling kick!!
Buzz, I think the secret in good sandals is the support. I was worried my toes would hang out from my new sandals but because of the support they don't move. What are you doing up at 3:00 AM? Didn't we talk about this?
Have great day, if it hot stay cool, if it is raining stay dry, if it perfect, enjoy!!
Sandy
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Good morning, I have been bargain shopping this morning. Beating the heat! Off to the library a bit later.
Jeri, beautiful photos. Thank you. Time to pick up your trailer tomorrow. Wow, this past week has flown by. I hope you enjoy it and are able to go camping soon.
Jackie, oh the heat!! We have portions of the U.S. simply sweltering. I am feeling fortunate to live in an area where we seldom see the high 90s. That is enough for me. Enjoy yoga this evening.
Anne, what a lovely game to play with Jilly. One eye on the news is enough! I am pleased you continue to heal nicely.
Buzz, lovely shoes indeed. I tried several pair over the years but never purchased any as they did not fit my feet properly for some reason. Like Marie, I have inserts in my shoes and seldom go without them. Enjoy that red toaster oven. I imagine it is a nice pop of color for your kitchen.
I just found another series to watch on Acorn TV and I do mean watch. It is not something I just want to listen to. It is "Walks With My Dog" and features fairly well known folks walking their dogs in various parts of the U.K. It makes me wish for a larger TV screen!! If you can find it anywhere, I recommend it.
Time to move along.
Hugs.
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Another sweltering day and for sure Sandy I'm following all the advice about drinking plenty of fluids, sitting in the shade and generally doing very little.... I could enjoy this lifestyle!! When I popped in to our local farm shop for some salad items yesterday I spied a bottle of Robinsons lemon barley water concentrate and have to say it's been the nicest and coolest drink mixed with soda water I've enjoyed in years. We might have storms tomorrow to break the hot spell so best to make the most of it today!
Anne ~ It seems to me you were more damaged by that fall than you let on at the time and of course the shock is always something to deal with too. Please do take care of yourself and let your boys pamper you for a while if they want to!
Lin ~ The Walking with my dog series is a favourite of mine too and I'm always amazed not only at the choice of dog some of these celebrities own but sometimes how untrained they are.... the dog not the celebrity!!
A few photos as requested by Sandy
then there's a huge chair that makes me feel like Alice in Wonderland when she fell into a room and shrank so everything looked enormous. Very comfy though!!
The "Iris Blue" chicken house that the chooks are obviously delighted with because they're already sitting on top and messing!!
....and here's little Hebe also following advice and sitting in the shade already at 7.30 this morning!!
Jeri ~ Beautiful photos. Is that an orchid, the yellow flower?
Must get on and perhaps do some shopping while everyone is at the beach, hopefully!!
Jackie
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Great minds think alike JACKIE! Your leather huge chair looks just like mine, in style, only mines suede. And Jilly says to tell you George's doggy bed is exactly like hers. There the similarity ends because no chickens alas any more! There once was chickens in the garage when Mary Jos dad lived here! They slept in the garage which was probably a good thing considering the winters here.
Anyway you are looking very posh and you will be very comfy come winter.
It's funny but I didn't think I'd hurt myself that badly when I first tottered home, more like pride hurt. The ankle was the worst and I guess I was concentrating on that and not really noticing the other bits and pieces. However, all things come to an end sooner or later, and I shall endeavour to remain upright from now on in my sensible anchor shoes. I can't bring myself to take my in good condition straps to the thrift store just yet. Like a miser and his money I shall view them for a little longer. "Vanity, thy name is woman" as some twit once said!
Today the weather is supposed to be a cool 24C. A good day to test the new sensible shoes and take my little canine for a walk, or at least a longer walk than the last few days.
Enjoy today everybody and please take care and remain upright unless otherwise planned!
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Good day, a stormy start to the day. Lots of rumbling and periods of heavy rain. The outdoor Tai Chi class looks like a no-go. Haaaa.
Jackie, LOVE the furniture. Comfy indeed. I don't know if I would endeavor to keep moving as much with those lovely seating options waiting for me. And I do love the blue of the chicken house. I don't think I have ever seen such a nice color. Around here chicken houses are pretty much white or if on an older farm they are red. As to the TV show, I can only view one season of the show with 8 episodes but LOVE it and hope Acorn adds more later as I assume there is more to see!
Anne, just continue to take it slow and easy as your body recovers from that unexpected tumble. You didn't land on anything soft after all. Jilly is lucky that you have continued to take her out for walks.
Well, time to readjust my plans for the day.
Hugs.
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Happy Wednesday! It is just beautiful outside and I think it warrants a couple of hours at the pool before leaving to sit for the boys. I never made it yesterday as it started raining so I took my shower only for the sun to come out later. I prefer to go every other day if possible just to keep my tan. Today is my daughter and SIL's 31st. wedding anniversary, a card and check were mailed.
Lin, unusual we aren't having the same weather, no rain is in our forecast today. Thinking of you as when my daughter visits they prefer organic meats and veggies so trying a new store suggested to me by my buddy Joe.
Anne, I have a bag of clothes that I would like to bring to resale shop. I usually just give them to Good Will but some clothes I have only worn once and thought if I could get a little money why not? Who knows I may just end up donating them. I am sure you were more hurt than you let on, taking a fall makes every part of your body hurt. I am just glad nothing was broken especially your hip.
Jackie, what can I say? Absolutely beautiful!! From the couches to the decor to the hen house!!
Thank you for sharing and enjoy!! You have a beautiful place to stay cool with beautiful scenery!! Your chicken reminded me of Charlie, I still miss him and his stories!!!
Enjoy your day, I hope all the other sneakers are doing well!!
Sandy
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Today is National Aborigine Day in Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau just announced that from now on it will be named National Indigenous People's day and there appears to be big changes on the way for our original people. I'm so pleased. I've always felt they have had a poor deal.
I love the art, the carvings, the jewelry produced by our original people and the Metis, so it's a great day forward.
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Fabulous posts from everybody today. I learn something from each of you almost daily and am grateful for knowing each one of you! LIN, Thank you for your lovely card! Beautiful, meticulous, ---so very LIN! Love JERI's flowers, JACKIE"S lifestyle, SANDY's observations, ANNE's announcement of that wonderful name change.!Aborigine indeed. We are ALL people, not designations! Indigenous is beautiful!
Got my hair somewhat cut, received a package from Amazon containing 6 pounds of healthy BIRDFEED! From my dear son (Amazon says they forgot to send it WITH the birdcage!!!) But I can't hang one outside my building, lol! Love my toaster oven, running late (as usual) but today was cleaning gal day, Comcast fixer day, laboratory day, and a couple of other things so...I'm late! Tonight is Dine Around the World dinner night, and we visit Israel tonight. I have never thought of Israel as a dining experience, but so far, New Zealand Australia, Italy, and Ireland have been so enjoyable I will keep an open mind! I must say I once had a fish in an orange sauce in Jerusalem that is still fondly remembered! I think it was an Arab restaurant! Buzz
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Well, perhaps I will simply leave my hair the way Grace cut it yesterday???
Buzz
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Good morning gorgeous BUZZ. Your hairdresser knows her art! The cut suits you very well! and you can definitely run your fingers through it.
Up late..........for me, so must away.
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Agree with Anne. Buzz, that style is lovely! 1
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Happy Thursday! Meeting day!
Buzz, love your new haircut, you look marvelous darling!
If I don't get back, have a wonderful day!!
Sandy
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Well, the Israeli Nite Dinner last night was excellent, delicious, and definitely not similar to any food I ever ate in Israel. Shish Kebabs made with leg of lamb would be very rare as the rear end of animals is not eaten there. It was delicious, as was chicken marinated in pomegranate juice and yogurt (again, not kosher, since they do not mix dairy and meat!) I don't know what they did to make the pita appetizer so tasty, but it certainly was yummy , scooping up the Hummus and Felafel! Although the chopped salad was alright, I could have given them a lesson on how to prepare the salad AND dressing, with all the unusual spices used in Israel! I also never knew Baklava is made differently in eve
ry Mid-Eastern country. I think I recall CONNIE being familiar with the correct way to prepare the Israeli chopped salad, which ca be a marvelous meal with a bit of protein added!
The package with the birdcage with suction cups arrived today, and I left it, unopened, at the desk for pickup by USPS carrier tomorrow. I really felt bad as I know DS sent it recalling the pleasure I used to enjoy birdwatching. Life changes and so must we adapt!
Saw an old movie, perhaps one of Tom Selleck's first, tonight in the auditorium. He was slim, gorgeous, and his acting left much to be desired, but I still have always had a crush on him! Even with his matured heavier persona! I loved Magnum P.I.!!!
Just heard a projection that if Trump runs for a second term in 2020, he will probably win! Interesting.
Thank you, dears, for your haircut approvals. I think I must turn in before midnight tonight as my kids will be here tomorrow. The ones from Germany had a big flight delay so they went straight to her brother's house for a decent night's sleep.
Forgive me for not responding on Facebook, but I haven't figured out yet what to do and when to do it! Also, haven't figured out how to find time to sit so long at my desk! I move more slowly these days! Buzz
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Lost a long, long post and must now get on with chores but will try to get back later.
Jackie0 -
Good morning. Today is sunny and the temperature has fallen significantly after the storm front zipped through last evening. It is in the low 60s F this morning I will be leaving for Tai Chi a bit later and then some errands. It is a big weekend in the metro area so definitely want to get my little trips out of the way this morning.
I have loads of lovely greens from my CSA box to clean and chop and perhaps some for soup if I start a pot tomorrow. Also still mulling a trip to the Art Show, but I am not really in the mood for big crowds and crazy parking and traffic. I do love to see the paintings, jewelry, sculptures and fiber arts though.
Buzz, you have very interesting days and evenings. I enjoy your detailed descriptions but now dear friend, enjoy your company and a long celebratory weekend for your birthday. Yippee!!!
Jackie, sorry you lost your post. It is beyond annoying isn't it? I swear some days I have indeed hit the Post button and I will return later to nothing showing in the group. Sigh. Such is life. I hope your day has been enjoyable.
Hugs. I miss so many of the Sneakers. Wish we would hear a little bit from them.
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Sympathy JACKIE, I've done that, most frustrating.
We, The Bean and I, had a restless sleep due to the thunderclaps overhead during the night. It's supposed to continue all day with rain, lightning and other good stuff so I probably won't get much done in the way of grocery shopping. Actually, nothing. The rain is beating on the front window as I write. Maybe a good day for getting the old easel out and to get creative like LIN. I've never known so much rain to fall in my time here. It's as though we've done a swap with Great Britain who have been basking in a heat wave. Did George get to use his paddling pool Jackie?
We did have a few days of uncomfortable heat a week ago and I'm not complaining about the rain, I actually prefer it to temps in the nineties and up.
So, as BUZZ says ..........always believe something wonderful is about to happen..........
A gorgeous rainbow?
Anne.0 -
Here I am trying again as I enjoy my afternoon tea break with a large cuppa and a pack of yogurt coated rice cakes.... yummy. Probably someone was protecting you all from my boring rant by losing my earlier post so I won't go over it all again. Only bit of news I will impart is that yesterday dear George took a tumble from the stile that takes us from woods into the fields and after a few hours was obviously in a lot of pain so I took him to the vet late afternoon for a thorough check over. Although he caught his ribs on the stile it seems his neck is stiff and for some reason he's favouring his right leg, the opposite side to the one he landed on. I was worried he might have broken a rib and pierced his lung but have been assured all sounds normal. He's on painkillers for a couple of days and if no better after that x-rays will be taken. Of course he's now being spoiled rotten!!
Anne ~ All our weather is crazy these days but we can be assured there's no such thing at climate change!!! George's paddling pool has been perched against the coal bunker this summer because last year he refused to go in it and even when I placed him in he very carefully stepped straight out again so now I'm on a water meter I'm not going to waste any! He's been very sensible staying inside the cool cottage or lying in the shade with me when I sit and read so has coped very well and now our heatwave seems to be coming to an end he's pottering about as per normal albeit slightly gingerly. Have to agree, I'm much happier in "normal" temperatures!
Buzz ~ Having experienced 2 elections and a referendum in the past couple of years during which we've been warned of every dire consequence or had to listen to doom and gloom "experts" I would say don't worry too much about what might happen in 4 years. Back in the 60's we had a Socialist PM by the name of Harold Wilson who did great things introducing equal rights for women, abolishing the death penalty plus liberalizing laws on homosexuality and abortion amongst other things and was mostly a popular man but still the electorate finally turned on him, One of his famous quotes was 'a week is a long time in politics' and so it is.... look what's happened to my current PM who made the mistake of believing her own propaganda!!
Lin ~ These days it's difficult to get to any event without dealing with traffic, crowds and general craziness so grit your teeth and go see the things you enjoy at your art show!
Cup of tea finished and rice cakes gone so I'd best go and carry on clearing up areas of the garden avoiding the section near my bees because a couple of hours ago I only took their hive roof off to add another box of frames and give them more room but they got cross with me and one managed to sting a finger. Then when I'd finished and stood in my greenhouse having taken the hood off my head one bee flew out of the hive straight at me and into my hair! I walked slowly up the garden fluffing my hair and hitting myself on the head like a mad thing trying to remove it because I could hear it buzzing in a crazy way but luckily my thick hair was too much for it to reach my scalp and sting so when I finally got to my bedroom and ran a brush through it dropped to the floor and I was able to pop it out of the window!!
Gosh another Friday and weekend upon us! Our group is getting smaller but that doesn't diminish my enjoyment of popping on to read comments.
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Just a quick PS. The old gentleman who was on the mountain bike and got blown off it is still in the hospital with a broken hip.
Moral to this tale of woe: forget about riding mountain bikes girls if you are over 75. I WAS eying the one in my garage until he had the accident and then I fell down. And now George has fallen off the stile. Poor little George, I know how he feels!
A week of humpty dumptys.
Anne.
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Happy Friday! We also had some storms but I slept through them. It is cool enough to have windows open until later when it will reach the 80's. I might venture to the pool for a couple of hours before sitting for boy tonight. Or I might just be lazy and plays computer games all day!! lol
Jackie, I had to google stile with a picture so I knew what you were talking about. Pool George, I do hope he didn't hurt his spine in any way. Please keep us informed about his condition, I hate when our kids including human get hurt. Big hugs for you George. As far as the bees, yikes, I would be a basket case if one flew into my hair or stung me!!
Anne, sorry the weather is cutting into your walking time, poor Jilly loves her walkies!!
Lin, I miss the sneakers also, but sometimes life gets in the way and people get busy. Even if our group is small we still enjoy our chats!!
Buzz, there are no exceptions to having a bird cage on your window? I presume with the suction cups that is how it is attached. Your son was trying to do something nice for you, too bad rules are rules. I love Tom Selleck as well, he has aged to perfection!!
Enjoy your Friday and keep coming back!!
Sandy
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Jill and I have just had a most unusual encounter. We met a very attractive lady and I think her grown son. Jill was a big hit with them but I was interested in how the lady was dressed. She was covered in exotic jewelry, even a headband of jewels and she said she was a spiritual healer and each stone represented certain healing powers. Fascinating as she explained each stone, meanwhile Jilly couldn't care less, she was busy playing with the young man.
Since I acquired my little girl I'm meeting such a fascinating bunch of people. Old chaps on motor bikes, spiritual healers, Indian gentlemen picking me up off the sidewalk, old woman in head scarf telling me to chop my apple tree down, numerous children of every race and shade, the list is endless and all because of my friendly Bean!
We dodged the showers to get to the mailbox and it's already looking like rain so I hope our new friend Laura doesn't get too wet.
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Well it sounds like finding the right shoes with good arch supports or inserts seems to be the stage most of us are into these days. My walking shoes are Sketchers though I do have 3 pr of Clarks...one similar to Buzzs the way my foot fits into it, which I am breaking in right now. Delightfully my feet are finally doing well, which means I can do more walking again.
Anne...I too was concerned about your fall, but glad that you are slowly doing better. Jilly would miss her playmate and I don't know how you get down and up again. It is no easy thing for me to do anymore.
Sandy I could use some of your cooler weather. We have had 5 days with temps between 100-104 and I have had enough of it. It keeps me housebound just wanting to stay in the ac. We were supposed to take our rv out for 5 days this week, but the high temps along with placing the rv on asphalt made us decide to cancel our trip. Instead we drove just out of town for a fun night at the casino. For once in a long time we came home with something so that we can go have fun on my birthday.
Not the end of all of the excitement around here, but I could do without the rest. I unknowingly caught my thumb in the car door as I was dropped off at our house after having lunch with the neighborhood gals. Two hrs later decided a trip to the ER was necessary; result....I broke my thumb on the last joint and gave myself two lacerations around the edge of my nail. This will be a very slow one to heal. Thankfully it is my left hand and I am right handed. It is quite an ordeal dealing with a big bandage for who knows how long. And sadly while in the ER we got a phone call my sil had passed away, so next week we are headed south to her service. Stayed home for the rest of the day....didn't want no. 3 to happen....
Jackie...I too like your new furniture. Burgundy also is my color and your chair and sofa look very comfortable to me. You would find me with a book or two and a cup of tea. Hope it has cooled down for you.
Lin, Jeri, Marie, Buzz and Sandy it is nice hearing from all of you also. It sounds like everyone is keeping quite busy.
Hope I didn't miss any one. Well I need to get off the computer, so enjoy your evenings.
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Unbelievable day! I took my kids to First Watch for breakfast, which we all enjoyed, but they insisted on paying for everything and I finally just thanked them. My son received a text from my son-in-law about some smoke in the cabin of their plane forcing it to come down in Charleston, SC where they deplaned by sliding down the chutes, with everything being photographed by the news, which we saw on ABC . So instead of arriving here at 11 AM, they were hanging around SC until almost 4 o'clock, when another plane finally came for them. I knew our 6 PM dining room reservations would never be kept, and went down to arrange whatever we could. While waiting during the afternoon, we went to Walmart where DS helped me stock up on "hurricane" bottled water and several other items, but going through the checkout, my Visa was refused! I started to complain , but DS took out his card, which also
was refused, so we said the machine was broken, but the cashier was able to make his card work, and we finally were able to leave. However, arriving home, there was a phone message from my bank regarding possible fraud purchases on my credit card, and I needed to call immediately, and sure enough, they had stopped my card from being used when 5 charges showed up that looked suspicious! And I definitely had NOT made hotel reservations or the other attempts, so am grateful the card company was alert! The day was weird, but all ended well, and I loved being with the family that was able to come. My son understood completely about the bird feeder, and insisted on picking up the check for everything all day, saying "Mom, you never complained about paying for bringing me up, so allow me the pleasure of picking up the bills today!" Some statement from a somewhat prickly
guy! Anyway, here it is, 2:30 AM, and I'm finally going to bed. Hey, it's my 90th year today!!! I never expected to make it Buzz
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To my dear friend Buzz
Did you know your 90 years equal 32,871 days, 788,923 hours or 47,304,000 minutes!!
Have a wonderful day being pampered by so many that love you. Loads of love and hugs from me of course!
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Dearest Buzz
I, too, am up way too late (or too early) I wanted to wish you a very happy birthday. You might not know it but you are very special to so many people. Toward that end let me say how absolutely lovely you are. You sweat the small things in life...because life is a collection of small things, one after another other. Then they become big things. You offer advice, suffer with those in pain, laugh at jokes, swoon in delight. You are a true friend and I dare say, you loved with deep passion. I am so glad you decided to stick around. You are needed. You serve as the ruler to measure a what a good life should look like.
HB Buzz, and many more!
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BUZZ, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND BIG HUGS FROM ME, ANNE, AND HER, JILLY BEAN.
I'm so sorry I can't do graphics, but I would have sent you the biggest, prettiest birthday card I could find if I could. Have yourself a wonderful birthday full of fun and laughter with your family and friends.❤️0
