Senior Golden Sneakers
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Hello there! A beautiful morning here. Partly cloudy but still a nice day. It is an errand day for us today. Katie will be able to come with us and she loves to assist in the navagation. Her UTI seems much better. She never seemed to be in pain but we saw a tiny bit of spotting on her pee papers. We did some internet research and found that cranberry supplements were very helpful for doggies as well as people. There are even cranberry doggie pills. So! She is still going in for a check from our vet. We also read that certain breeds have a tendency for UTIs. Naturally...
Buzz: Katie is a f2 labradoodle. She doesn't shed so she has to be groomed regularly or there is BIG trouble. She is very smart like the poodle and also very active. She has the poodle independence and she hasn't any hip problems like our dear old sheepdogs had. the lab part is she is very affectionate, has a raging case of separation anxiety. She can hardly take a minute to go potty outside unless we go with her. The vet said it is not uncommon for this to occur in very large litters. She is the permanent puppy. Tons of toys always playing ball, tug, run and pounce! Aaaahem! Perfect for the senior citizen? Wellll, maybe! But absolutely adore this juvenile delinquent.
I read everything and constantly. My writing group also sends out their latest writing. That is fun. We get to see a novel or essay in process. There are a couple of English writers in the group as well an Irish poet. They are an international group and far more expert than I am, but they are very supportive. They will tear into any and all writing, I do mean TEAR! John is devoted to Lee Child etc. he likes action and plot complexity. Relationship novels are not his thing.
A full day ahead. John has a long list and I have mine. Repotting an ancient jade tree. Getting fancy new pot and potting soil at Home Depot.
It is a grand day!
Patsy
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Woke up to another day of pouring rain, but when I saw what was happening elsewhere in the country, I was delighted it was just rain!The arthritis gave me fair warning, and I'm glad to see sunshine this afternoon, even though we expect to get down into the 30 degree F later tonight. That should take care of a few of the iguanas!
LIN, you stared the New Year with a bang, and I hope you bought the lucky ticket! Just be very careful with the ice on roads, which Georgia and Florida are suddenly experiencing! You mention enjoying Lee Childs novels, as does PATSY, in regards to John's favorites. If I ever make time again to read, I will investigate. One of my favorites is Ken Follett, whose series I find fascinating! I don't know how you find time to do 1/2 of what you do! And that pumpkin, applesauce mix you made sounds heavenly! Is it a recipe or a concoction? You certainly are creative!
JACKIE, we have warnings also, of gale winds dousing rains unless it drops even below 32F. in which case...who knows? So relieved for you that the neighbors tree went the other way! You surely have your hands full with this feisty New Year! We are all excited about your renovations, so good luck with that!
ANNE, the naughty dog probably ruined someoAs for the biggest button, I remember a certain campaigner bragging about having bigger something else, but at least that couldn't blow up the world! This game of Russian/Korean roulette is getting mor frightening and wearisome every day! Kindergarten brains don't know better, but supposedly grown men? Avanka, where the heck have you disappeared? Some watchdaughter you turned out to be! ANNE, if you are an avowed news hound, all the resolutions in the world will not make you less curious and concerned, so keep the iPad in good condition, as there will be plenty to read!
SANDY, how annoying to have the washer break down, but what a lovely landlady; I think she appreciates her lovely tenant more than you realize! Now, what are your "daily books"? Like you, I cannot seem to find time to read and I used to be an avid reader. Was that before computers? I think that is when my reading habits changed so much. Now YOU be careful driving to your meeting. All the talk about icy roads has me concerned for each one of you! As far aas The Crown, I was quite confuse about the beginning of the chapter concerning the Nazis and finding the buried box regarding the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and then I remembered the scandal! So far, I'm fascinated.
PATSY, so pleased to hear your beloved permanent Puppy is feeling better! I can avow for poodle smarts, but I think that's due to them thinking they are not dogs, but people! Their emotions used to follow mine to perfection! And I still recall how they'd sit on either side of me on the piano bench and "sing" while I played! They were so pleased with themselves! The separation anxiety may also be part of the breed. I never considered that as the reason for toilet paper wound around everything in the hous, or silver wrapping from chocolate greeting us on each return! Ours could open doors and drawers almost as easily as we could! ...Is your writing group online? That is very exciting. I'm often suggesting that JACKIE put her adventures and thoughts into some kind of collectable writing. Quite a few of our members now have an ability I envy! Lately, remembering exact words has become worrisome! Well, good luck with the jade! Are you keeping it miniature? Was that called Bonsai? I vaguely recall doing that many moons ago! Enjoy the soil!
MARIE, CHECK IN, PLEASE! I hope everything is alright with you! we miss you, dear.
Buzz
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Pardon my typing goof, but I did not mean LIN stared at the New Year, of course! What I meant to say was started! What a difference 1 letter makes!
JACKIE, I met a lovely couple at dinner tonight and since they are visiting here from Bath, I mentioned you and George and your wonderful hikes across the moors, and of course they asked if you live in Yorkshire and I was embarrassed to admit I didn't know! But I promised to find out. They were surprised to learn I knew about Eleanor, which they had just missed by hours! Of course we spoke of the climate change, which is not happening! I told them I didn't want to wake you, but would find out ASAP your town and area and so forth.
Now I'm about to look up a new book, Fire and Fury by Michael Wolf (e)? which it appears opens a chaotic view of the White House at present. Just curious, so I'll read about it in Amazon! Buzz
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In case I disappear for 4 weeks, I've just had a phone call from someone in a call centre in India telling me he's from the main telephone UK company and my internet is going to be disconnected for 4 weeks because my computer has some corrupted files!! I said I suppose that means you want to get access into my computer and scam me. No, no madam but it's up to you like some sort of threat so I told him to go ahead and cut me off and I will take it up with my server..... he hung up!!!
For the first time in nearly a week I took George up on to the moors where we met Scruff and her mum. We should have known it would be a struggle because we both had difficulty opening our car doors because of the wind but once out we set off, or I should say flew off across the hills with the wind at our backs. The footpaths we normally take are flooded, in fact everywhere is flooded, so it became more difficult but also very funny as we got buffeted about and both on more than one occasion nearly ended up in ditches or large pools of water. Both dogs were seen to stand rigid with paws pressed firmly into the ground to stabilise themselves when the wind really got bad. At least we saw a handful of regular walkers with their pooches so we could all wish a happy new year and laugh at the elements as we staggered like drunks!!
Buzz ~ Bodmin moor is my local so coming from Bath I'm sure your friendly couple will at least know of it. It's covers a large area of Cornwall and almost joins up with Dartmoor. Yorkshire is Anne's neck of the woods, or used to be! Ah yes, as ever that climate change that isn't happening.... several of us talked of it on this morning's walk although we avoided the mention of the man and his big button because we all feel there's nothing to be done about his absurd comments until someone decides to remove him from office!
Book reading is something I'm determined to return to this year and to be honest I've no idea why I stopped because I used to have at least two on the go and I do miss it. Sometimes in the evening I find myself watching the most appalling rubbish on tv and tell myself off. Last night whatever it was sent me off to sleep only to wake at midnight then have to take George out into the rain to walk round the side of the cottage to get into the garden while the back door is boarded up. He was so fascinated by the deep trench in the garden he stood for some time on a plank staring into the abyss. Young Brady has also been to the edge and contemplated jumping in but then there isn't much going on between his two pretty ears so I wasn't surprised. Today the builders are busy filling in with concrete while I ply them with mugs of tea!
Patsy ~ That's good that Katie is feeling better but then dogs are so resilient aren't they. Her madness must be a joy to live with and have you laughing all the time!
Sandy ~ Your landlady is a wonder at fixing any problem quickly. Was bingo successful or at least a treat to get out from the 4 walls for a change.
Anne ~ At the Christmas lunch on Friday George was seen at one point chasing a grape round the floor and we all jumped up saying no, not allowed as we tried to get it before he eat it. I don't know why that family is toxic to dogs but yes, apparently it is. Is it still snowing in your area or just cold? I can't think of a nicer way to see the cold winter months through than curling up with a good book.
Hello to Lin...... don't go out there if it's frozen!!
Time to make more tea for the boys outside. At least the sun is shining on them today and the cottage shelters them from the wind so they might fill in the foundations before they go tonight then the fear of pets falling in will be gone.
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It's appalliingly cold here. The Suns shining, but don't be fooled it really is appallingly cold. Tomorrow minus 16 daytime! Too cold to snow. I can't take Jilly beyond the end of the drive. She stands with one paw in the air looking pathetic until picked up. Cold tootsies. Don't mention boots for dogs, she'd never keep them on and so far wriggles out of her three coats as well. BUT relief is in the forecast finally. 1 degree on Monday and we can't wait! Definitely a year of book reading, preferably murder mysteries with a touch of humour. LIN S very good with suggestions for which I thank her. Second resolution, more book reading because believe me JACKIE television here matches the weather! AND I'm so fed up of repeats!
I was wondering how you were coping with the hole and curious George and Brady and praying neither would have to be rescued. OR you ended up with a moat instead of a building addition because of Eleanor's arrival. Tea always works with British workmen. Over here they refuse offers and the youngest is sent off to Tim Hortons periodically.
Not much to report. Not a sniff of dog walkers or indeed anybody on the street. I finished the somewhat depressing book and wondered why I had been given it. So, I'll be going online to find something more cheerful for this afternoon. At least it will be more interesting than looking at the walls! Even the fridge cleaning holds a change of scenery when ones stuck in. Cabin fever! Roll on Monday!
Remaining cheerful however,
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Anne ~ It takes some wild weather to move the BBC forecasters away from our storms but I've just watched our lunchtime news as I'm going a little stir crazy too boarded up in my cottage and wow, they just showed your Arctic blast coming from the north and hurricane winds meeting it from the south. I gather Niagara Falls is beginning to freeze up and a severe weather warning of snow in Florida so Buzz may well wake up to a surprise!! We're heading in the opposite direction with cold and dry high pressure on the way for the weekend after more of the wet stuff tonight. First thing this morning I hung out of a window calling Boris in case he'd dropped into a chasm overnight but my neighbour called back that he was with them enjoying breakfast so I probably worried too much.
With a window having to be opened to allow an electric cable in I'm in a constant draft and sneezing so layers are the order of the day.... I'm about to put a 3rd one on!! Stay warm as you pat Florence and tell her she's a good girl and I'm sure the Bean will be fine for a few days indoors.
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This one is for the Bean!
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Although I'm so sorry you are suffering from the draughts JACKIE - misery enjoys company you might say. Lol. Please be careful though seriously, don't catch cold from the cold air blowing in, put on your thickest jumper and boots if your slippers aren't fur lined. I'm really serious about this, feet and heads are the extremities that suffer the most.
We were told a week ago that Niagara Falls is now an ice palace. I saw this many years ago and it was very beautiful with long pillars of ice. A few brave souls were shown on the tv news viewing this phenomenon whilst trying to keep upright on the thickly iced pavement. They couldn't grip the solidly iced hand rails.
It's hard to imagine people in the past exploring the North Pole and Antarctica although one day we had it colder.
I'm keeping Jilly in. Thank the Lord for pee pads! We get our exercise by playing tug the squirrel, throw wingless ducky and zoomies around the homestead but I think she misses the sniffing when out!
I bet spring gets the biggest welcome ever from all us poor souls who aren't suffering from climate change. Yes I'm being sarcastic OAP with The Big Red Button.
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That's funny and true about misery!! The workmen have put their first layer of concrete foundation down and after a last mug of tea have set off for home which is a good hour and a half away and the window is now firmly shut until tomorrow. Advice taken though. When I took the tea out to them I noticed the temperature has fallen considerably so it's now time to light the fire and yes, read my book The Island that I started in the summer. Having just ordered a couple of new cushions off Amazon for the chairs that will go back into the garden room I needed to spend a couple more pounds to get free delivery so have ordered the dvd of a film that's been recommended called A Dog's purpose apparently Anne based on an excellent book you might enjoy. Just a thought!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dogs-Purpose-W-Bruce-Cameron/dp/1509852824/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515079989&sr=1-1&keywords=a+dogs+purpose
Have you read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Comment from The Times review.... one to lift even the most cynical of spirits which is often me and I didn't put it down until finished!
Time to check the hens are ok then light that fire.
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Okay, The Guernsey Literary etc is now purchased. Will let you know when I get around to read it. Doggie one noted.
Just now I have to brave the cold and put the dustbin out. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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JACKIE, page 48 and I'm loving it! Garbage out, but after two trips down and back the long drive, frozen, The Bean isn't going out. The Bean isn't happy but it's for her own good. Now back to "Guernsey". Thanks for the tip,
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My gracious, you poor dears! I remember that kind of cold well, as it happened every Thanksgiving Day in Boston when I was dragged to the Harvard-Yale football game (I was never a fan!). The Florida snow is up north. This is a very long state! we are in a sunny 56 degrees right now. Started around 39, but slowly rising. Yesterday my cleaning lady said I was the only apartment not being heated! Poor thing was sweating! I love it cool.
I must get my nails done before dinner, as they are all peeling and splitting and catching on knitwear! So I might try that French tip again, though I didn't get such a good line on it last time. One of these days I'll get it done professionally. JACKIE, my phone seems to get more scams each day! I blocked 3 more numbers today when they never stopped ringing! ANNE, you remind me of trying to get the boots on 2 poodles each time it snowed; the 1st would take them off as I was fixing the 2nd! Horrors! Well, sounds like everyone else is bundles against the weather. Oh, I just got a glimpse of the Times, saying our chief button owner is trying to stop distribution of that new book about him! Now that's democracy! Rocket man? Dictatorman? How does he (nameless) get away with it? Have a beautiful day, y'all! Buzz
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JACKIE, thoroughly enjoying the book, in fact I am having difficulty putting it down. I've just got to "Lord Tobias" and the wine cellar takings.
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Happy Thursday!
I had a busy morning with looking for my driving glasses in my car because when I left bingo I couldn't find them but was happy to have those night driving glasses you see all over. I did find them in between my seats but it was too dark last night.
I won $50 at bingo just barely, since I almost missed it because I was too busy talking. My landlady is buying both a new washer and dryer and she had texted me at bingo to ask if my dryer was gas and I couldn't remember. I also wanted to get my towels rung out to the best of my ability and dry them in the dryer and will rewash when the new washer gets here next Wednesday. In lieu of all of that on my mind I didn't sleep very well but did manage to get it all done before my meeting. I went grocery shopping after the meeting and now it is time for dinner. I just wanted to tell Jackie I saw A Dog's Purpose and it is so good, she is going to love it.
Will be back in the morning, I cheated and bought a ready cooked chicken for dinner and it smells so good I want to eat. Have a good evening.
Sandy
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Hello, I have read that book and enjoyed it as well. I hope you didn’t really want to sleep tonight Anne.
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Good evening. Happy that the garage door opened once again this morning. Made my way to the post office to send back an item that was not the one I ordered. They are sending the right one now but I am a bit miffed I had to pay the return postage. I should have told them to bill me for the set. Postage!! First class postage is going up a penny later this month. I was also not pleased that the two ounce stamps they sold me are not forever stamps so I will need to buy additional postage for them. Also not happy. There was no advantage to purchasing them. Since they are needed for my non machine stamp cards I still have to stand in line to request the special handling. Waste of effort there.
I did go to the library to chat with my friends this morning. I really did not want to go but I sort of had my arm twisted. I sorted some library books this afternoon. Several cannot be renewed so I will be reading diligently the next few days. I also spent some time with art materials. Fun!! And then I have been searching for a couple of serial numbers for a claim I am filing. I don’t know why I am bothering, there is no cash involved, just a gift card that can be spent on the company’s merchandise. I just felt compelled to file when I found out I was entitled to share in the settlement.
So there we are, cold here, light snow expected again tonight, cold temperatures, and me with totally dried out skin and cracking fingers, a rash on my face where I tried some moisturizing oil. I think I will stick my nose back into a book.
Tai Chi tomorrow is a maybe once again.
Wild weather days. Oh my.
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Interesting day today. Mild weather, lots of mail, big changes in our town. Our legislators are retiring, the DA is retiring, several of our school board and college board are calling it quits! Change is in the wind.
Good, bad or indifferent? Who knows? It makes me uneasy. The devil you know is ....well you know how that goes. It is very interesting, however.
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Well, another late night, but a thought or 2: LIN, I never go to the Post Office. I buy my stamps at https://www.usps.com/ and you can get a roll of forever stamps delivered! SANDY,congratulations on that $50 win!
PATSY, it depends on whether you liked your legislature, DA and the Board members! Think positive and never miss an election! I've been listening to reactions to the new book (Fire & Fury?) and this is the first time in my memory a President has actually ordered a publisher to not print! Freedom of the Press? What about tweets? On this note, I'm off to sleep! Buzz
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Dear George is so unsettled by all the goings on outside he chose to sleep on my bed last night and although I wasn't sure this was a good idea he was a good boy and hardly moved until I skipped to the loo around 6.30am. He followed me, refused a pee trip outside the kitchen door then followed me back to bed. We managed a good long walk across the top moor this morning even with the ground being saturated and were just in time to get back to the cars as wet snow and hail blew across to us. The builders continue and are hoping to finish by next Tuesday then Mick the boss says the room should be constructed the following week so we're getting there!
Anne ~ I sort of knew you'd love the Guernsey story because like you, I finished reading in just over a day after it was recommended to me by a Canadian friend that lives in London Ontario who understands us Brits! Now I'm wishing I'd ordered the book for the dog story rather than dvd because generally novels are more in depth but can always read it after I watch the dvd.
Buzz ~ My thought about the 'Fire and Fury' book is if fighting a libel case keeps the man away from thoughts of annihilating us all it has to be a good thing. Watching our evening news when several quotes were read out it did have me giggling out loud although lots of the stories should probably be taken with a pinch of salt. First interesting point, they didn't expect to win and the family are in shock to be where they are, especially Melania who was in tears when the election result came through. I gather it's been published 3 days early so too late for the man to put a stop to it and perhaps Anne can put it on her book wish list!!
Sandy ~ Have I thanked you before for mentioning night vision glasses? When you first did I purchased a pair on Amazon because I hate driving in the dark now with the flare of headlights in my eyes and they've been a godsend. Even when it's foggy daytime I wear them to cut down the white glare so thanks!
Now why aren't I surprised you wouldn't know if your dryer is gas or electric LOL I've loads of washing needing a cycle but what with our wet weather and builders in the garden I'm not inclined to hang my smalls out on the line!! Perhaps tomorrow although one of them is talking about maybe doing some work tomorrow.... I'm hoping not!
Lin ~ Oh dear, a frustrating time for you with your mail but hopefully the suggestion Buzz made about buying on line will be the answer. Is it because you've been home in central heating your skin is drying out? Of course with your winter weather you can't live my frugal life with just a few electric night storage heaters and coal fire but I do find a lack of central heating is best for me. I know I shouldn't tempt fate but I've not had a cold in over 5 years either..... that's it, fate tempted!! LOL Hopefully today will be a more pleasant one with nose in books!
Patsy ~ Stay positive and imagine change is a good thing even if unsettling. As my gran used to say, it'll all come out in the wash!!
The scammer has been on the phone again just now so I told him I checked with the phone company (which I didn't bother to!) and they confirmed it is a scam at which point he became abusive so I suggested his mother wouldn't be proud of his choice of career and hung up. If he calls back I will try the trick a friend uses and blow George's whistle into the receiver which should hurt his ears if wearing a headphone!!
Mugs of tea out to the builders and a suggestion they take shelter in their truck to drink it because cold rain is now falling.
I must find something constructive to do too.
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JACKIE I once received disgusting perverted phone calls. These calls really bothered me as I lived alone. I suspected it was someone known to me in the work environment. A male work mate offered me an old time police whistle. I put the word out that the next time I received an anonymous obscene phone call I would blow the whistle which hung near the phone and the callers eardrum would be shattered. Never had another obscene call and never used the whistle!
Ah THE book! I gather the first copies sold out overnight. I suspect the big red button man will soon be no more! I also think it will take at least 10 years for the USA to get on an even credible keel again. Much damage done. Meanwhile North and South Korea are getting pally.
My skin is also cracking LIN. A combination of weather and central heating which is on almost continually methinks. Hey, spring is just around the corner.
Jilly's been under the covers with me as well. Like George, not much movement but she will sleep crosswise and fully stretched out which has me clinging to the edge. I shall boot her back into her own bed if the temperature rises on blessed Monday. It was minus 22 overnight with a wind chill making it minus 40. If there is reincarnation I don't want to come back as an Eskimo! Despite the heating, when one touches the outer walls of the house inside they are icy cold! Well we aren't dying from heat stroke. Every cloud.......etc.
I wonder if Mike will show up. The cupboards are bare and my poor doggie needs a chewy bone treat!
Anne.
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Doing laundry this morning. Saw this on Facebook from one of those pages that post lovely images. They say it is a Polish Frizzle Chicken. Really?
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Yes Lin that's a Frizzle. When I was given fertile eggs for little Squeak to sit on 2 were apparently laid by a Frizzle but I was warned ordinary looking hens attack them, maybe out of jealousy of those looks! As it turned out Squeak seemed to sense something different was developing because both eggs were pecked open by her long before they grew and hatched. Of course the outcome was Charlie the cockerel and Daisy out of thr remaining eggs, both of whom would have given any Frizzle a hard time!
Anne ~ I hope you've mentioned the empty fridge to Mike so he can at least pick up a few things on the way even if not easy to drive you to the shops.
Just delivered more tea to the builders and I can see they're winding down mentally now it's Friday afternoon! Don't think they'll be back now until Monday which is good as it will give us all a break.
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Another load of laundry in the wash.
Thanks Jackie! I didn’t have time to Google it so very happy for your information and personal eexperience with that interesting breed of chicken. I thought the photo was quite striking. I have never seen a Frizzle before. Haaaa
Now time for a weekend and you and George can get a bit of peace. I hope you are pleased with the first week’s work.
Anne, I hope you are off shopping and restocking now. Or maybe you phoned a list to your son for items to pick up? I trust your boys will make sure that you and the little Miss Jilly will be kept in supplies. I am so sorry the winter is cruel this year. So far we are just cold, we have not had the overwhelming snow.
Sandy, I never congratulated you on your bingo win. You are a lucky gal. I could go every week I am sure and never win a penny. I have my fingers crossed as you spoke of your laundry appliance issues. My washer and dryer are ancient and I try to do as few loads as possible. Haaaaaa.
Patsy, I love your descriptions of Katie. I think perhaps you should write adventure tales about her. Sorry for the shift in political landscape. I try to ignore as much as possible as I only get upset and can do little to change things, just vote.
Buzz, I have to go to the post office for many of my handmade cards. In order to get a non-machine cancellation you must present the item at the window of the post office and answer any questions about the envelope as they press and press on it. Haaaaa. Serves me right for putting embellishments and layers on my cards. I sent a few this week that were made flat so that I did not have to go through that process. But they looked sooooo flat.
Back to the laundry.
Hugs to all.
Lin
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The zig zag walls of Ribblesdale from Facebook page Friends of the Dales this morning.
Love it.
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Happy Friday! The most exciting news I have is that Rob and Lisa are having a healthy baby girl. We are all so excited, I am so happy for them.
Hard to keep warm in this kind of weather, can spring be far away? I am going to sit for the boys later, I really miss them. Tomorrow is Max's first birthday but the party isn't until the 27th. I am going to bring him his present today along with a couple of balloons including a pink one for Lisa. I think tomorrow they just want a family day and with the weather being so cold I don't blame them.
Lin, love that little chicken, so cute! My new washer and dryer will be delivered next Wednesday so no laundry until then.
Anne, I know your son will take good care of you and get those groceries needed. Daisy always slept with us when we first got in bed but she got too hot so didn't stay long.
Jackie, your workmen must appreciate the tea to help keep them warm, I would do the same.
You are welcome about the glasses, I am still getting used to them with the yellow tinting.
They certainly help when the day is snowy or dismal. I also bought mine from Amazon but they weren't too expensive do you think that makes a difference?
Buzz, I was going to order stamps online but it said it would take a week or more so I changed my mind. I will run there to get them, with the holidays over there should be no lines.
Patsy, change is hard, but sometimes for the better.
I hope you all have a great day!
Sandy
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Well, Michael did show up and it was absolutely freezing out at minus 16 and a wind blowing in from the lake. We went to the mail boxes first and I found my very first credit card bill. All paid up now and the cashmere pullover is REALLY mine. Jilly came along as well. When her paws get too cold Mike sweeps her up inside his winter jacket and she can view the world from an elevated position which must be very satisfying for a short legged dog!
Then we drove to an almost empty car park to visit the bank. Likewise to the empty pet store and Jilly donated her extra small coat to the humane society and I bought her a very elegant padded coat in grey and black in her now grown up small size. The same story at the organic grocery, empty. The two assistants at the cash registers wearing their outdoor padded jackets because they are situated near the in and out doors. Yes it's that cold! Anyway the long and the short - I've well stocked cupboards and fridge now. Depleted in the cash department mind you.
It warms up to minus 7 on Sunday but that comes with a price. Loads of snow to shovel again.
Jilly is fast asleep, Michael is home but going out for supper with his mates, and I'm going to stick my nose in that book again. Life's good.
Congratulations on the baby girl news SANDY,
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Do you remember the Toronto Armoury JACKIE? It's being opened tonight to shelter the homeless for the next two weeks.
Tragic, a 91 year old man died of a heart attack in his barn. His 86 year old wife went out to check on him and she's died from the cold. Sorry to be the bearer of such tragic news but it gives an idea how cold it is. I don't think they've ever used the armoury for the homeless before.
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Oh my ! I adore the little chicken. My grandma had a very exotic Japanese chicken with long tail feathers that trailed behind. This poor chicken was constantly getting tangled in fencing etc. I love the look of the frizzle chicken. It looks like me most of the time. I look like a nervous breakdown even when things are going just swimmingly.
I agree about needed change. Our local and state political scene is interesting. We are a very liberal state. Our tax situation is odd. High property taxes and state income taxes but no sales tax. Our roads and bridges are a disaster. Floating a bond election is very difficult. Not sure what will come of our state pot industry. We were sort of counting on that to fill in the holes in our treasury. Maybe that is a fantasy. Washington state is even more liberal than we are. They have a sales tax and high property tax. Our next door neighbors (Washington) are different but we are both the PNW. Wet, wild and liberal!
Went to the vet again today. Katie still has her UTI. She was not drinking enough water. I also needed to adjust her food. More meat, no or few carbs, more water and cranberry pills. John laughs that he was sure we would find a high maintence dog. It is our lifestyle. He says he lives with high maintence but interesting females. He thinks we rule the roost around here. Huh?
I ordered the new trump book. I couldn't help myself. I think most of the stuff is already out in quotes. But I am a political junky, as you know. I read everything. Good stuff, trash, and wonderful literature as well. I have several books going at once, I read depending on my mood. One of my new years resolutions is to pick back up on my educational reading. My brain is in need of hard stimulation.
Quantum physics, anyone?
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Wow, I love today's posts! I did NOT order that book, since I think I've reached saturation! But I may change my mind yet. I see it's almost midnight and I just watched The Crown, the episode where JFK is murdered! So interesting how things are seen on either side of of the ocean. Anyway, I'm
. really unable to keep[ my eyes open, and I open automatically tO Seniors. XOXOXO Buzz 0
