Senior Golden Sneakers
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Good morning, the sun is shining, the strong winds did not develop last night but the ice persists. I made my way out to retrieve my trash and recycling carts and then went slowly down the block to get the mail. The post was just being delivered so I stood and talked to the delivery person for a while as I did not want to make another trip later on. She said our street was the worst one she had been on all day. Yipes, so ice dumped on us? Haaaa. The city did nothing to treat the ice. With more snow/ice/rain expected later in the week I will keep my footwear grips close at hand. Come on sun, do your thing!
Jackie. Please vent all you wish. We all get a turn don’t we? And yes, people are quite crazy when it comes to possessions and money. It always ends up being upsetting. I am sorry. I hope you make a bit of progress on your project. And that you and George have a lovely time being outdoors. When you wrote that George took off for his own little amble I was amazed! We had farm dogs who would take off, males who smelled something in the wind no doubt. And one in particular would stay away for a long time and we could never find him. He would come back dirty but apparently happy.
Anne, your houseplants will be pleased to be able to stretch their toes. My green thumb has turned brown so I have just a few foliage plants that survive my abuse. In the past I over watered my plants and killed them, now I ignore them and they are way too dry. Living comfortably is a great goal. Unfortunately in this country, you can be comfortable and sailing smoothly along and then a medical issue arises and you need a vast fortune in some circumstances to be treated. A friend’s husband has gone through a lot and his doctor wished to wean him from his feeding tube little by little if possible. Medicare said if he could eat anything by mouth no charges related to the feeding tube would be paid. Ladies, the man had all his teeth removed, part of his jaw is gone and he may still need further cancer treatments but they will not hear the appeal. The family can not afford the thousands of dollars a month for the tube feeding. So I am saying, comfortable one day, a pauper the next. I know, another problem in the United States!
Buzz, what outstanding entertainment! And good for you in taking it all in. I personally miss many things I could attend as I don’t put myself out there to drive in the dark and cold alone, and I stay away from large gathering due to the threat of illness. So again, good for you. You mentioned eye drops the other day, and no, I usually do not use eye drops. Maybe a couple of times a week. They don’t seem to help a lot. I use them more for allergy-related issues so I always have them on hand. And as far as reading, I read at night as I don’t find many TV programs worth focusing all of my attention to following closely and again after getting ready for bed I often fall asleep on a book!
Well, time for me to trot along, need to keep on. Made more progress on the St. Patrick’s Day cards yesterday and paid some bills and found a few more! Bills that is, forgot about property taxes. Well actually was trying to put them out of my mind I guess. So more card construction, more bills to pay, and two books to read as quickly as possible as they need to go back.
Hugs to the Sneakers. You make the day much brighter!
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Happy Wednesday!
Although I was exhausted I did go to game night and won $2.05. They also served food which today my scale was up more than I wanted so back to eating sensible. I got caught up on sleep so I am going to bingo tonight, I need a big win. My daughter has informed me that my grandson will be graduating from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on December 14 and she will be renting a condo for us all to share. Then she said Anthony the graduate will be moving to Hawaii and plans on getting married to his Hawaiian girlfriend in March of 2019 and he would like us to attend. Again my daughter is renting a house and we could all share expenses, of course not the airfare which is around $900. What????? Besides the checks I would have to give to each event. I told my daughter I would have to rob a bank to do all this. Time will tell, right now Anthony is having Face time calls with his girlfriend so we will see what happens when they are together 24/7 this summer for their jobs in Hawaii.
He is 21, will be 22 in August and she is 18 or 19. I wonder if they told her parents their plans. I also wonder what they will do for jobs as his major is in Christian Studies/Theology.
Anyhow.................
Lin, what a terrible situation for your friend's husband and medicare. Our health system is just awful and so unfair. I hope the ice has melted, we actually have some sunshine today.
Anne, I have always said there is no reason to worry about what we leave our children, if needed we should use our money to take care of ourselves. My mother used to turn her heat down and wear a sweater to save money all because she wanted to leave a little money to us children. I was very upset when I found out she saved to give to us rather than live comfortable. I will admit I do have a life insurance policy, some stock and a small savings account but if I need it, I will spend it, my kids can all take care of themselves and their families without my help. Although I have certain pieces of jewelry that I want my granddaughters to have, thus I have a will.
Jackie, I know many families including my own step son who worry so much about money and their inheritance it is just too sad. Look where it got him getting rid of me, now he is out of a job ready to lose everything all because of greed. I am glad you slept on delivering your email and were able to send him a rational email. I love that you have respect for your step mother at this time in her life. I do hope you worked off your frustration and can have a peaceful night tonight.
Buzz, your entertainment sounded wonderful, I am glad you enjoyed it so much. I let it go the minute they walked out the door, no sense in worrying over something I have no control. I am sure my land lady will work it all out, one of the benefits of me not being the owner.
I am the speaker tomorrow at my meeting so I have to prepare my talk. Have a great day!!
Sandy
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Good afternoon sneakers! It is cold and snowy here. The decks are an icy mess. Chunky frozen ice and snow. A dangerous and Impossible to shovel or sweep front AND back deck area. To say nothing of the cars and the walkways. I am snow and ice bound until it warms up. We hate to put salt or deicing chemical on the walks.
Here is one of the poems that was read at Fisher Poet Gathering. Since they are not really about fishing I opted for being unregistered and using the open mike part of the program.
A coastal Spring
By
Patience Wubben
It is not easy as they say
This coastal springtime.
It isn’t a gentle return to life.
Instead it comes rushing
Impatiently after a
Winter-long absence.
St4uggling to control it
Managing the attack of fertile growth
In places I wish to see barrenness.
Strange green invaders
Crowd the invited and defy order.
Spring comes not as a Mother’s caress
But as a fertile storm.
It is instead Autumn
That comes on tip toe
Whispering of what is yet to come.
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Beautiful Patsy, I wish I could write like that! Why is it that when I try to write something it turns out as a limerick I suppose!
Thank you so much for sharing.
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Sorry about the typos! iPads create their own language at times! But! Wanted to add that Anne is great at a different kind of poetry from mine. I just blurt out anything that’s on my mind. Anne is a bit more shy. I hope we can convince her to share her poetry as well. She has an amazing talent.
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You asked for it. Be warned and probably skip to the next post!
ON THE SHELF!
I'm glad that I'm now over men,
I won't get married again,
I'm all squeaky clean,
Like a new washing machine,
I'm glad that I'm now over men.
I'm glad as I sit by the fire,
My dog is my one hearts desire,
No more smelly socks,
Just me on the rocks,
My dog, TV and the fire.
It's nice when I wrap up at ten,
In my bed, with my book and then
As I curl up for sleep,
Not one little peep,
To disturb my slumbers at ten.
It's good to wake up with the dawn,
Grope down the hall with a yawn,
Put on the kettle for tea,
Just my Jilly and me,
And the birds in the trees with the dawn.
So as I look down from my shelf,
I'm feeling quite pleased with myself,
It's good at the top,
I'm the boss of the shop,
With a dust now and then - of the shelf!
Okay, am I drummed out of the Sneakers? I'll go quietly!
Anne (would be poet laureate, ah!)4 -
Love both poems Patsy and Anne. You both are very talented.1
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AH, JACKIE, how does one learn to ignore the greediness of families? One of the survivors of our school massacre asked the Orange (?) how much he receives from our NRA. Someone ventured $300,000, but that was second hand. We have learned not one thing about this narcissist's finances---NADA! It was supposed to be an open book, but I suspect his finances are tied up with his idol, Putin! ...How do siblings turn out such opposites? You, of course, are the freer human being, while your brother awaits his share of a woman who may end up out-living him! CA today is not necessarily a death sentence! As for the "younger set" who cannot envision arthritic futures, I think we were once similar! Could the speed walker Buzz have ever believed I would end up aching in every joint? I did all the "right" things, according to Jane Fonda, but I could not think of going through all the surgeries she has endured to keep her looks and body so trim! But does she hurt? Today it's the wrist, tomorrow may feel better than yesterday; it was a major achievement to make my bed this morning with fresh sheets, before my cleaning lady arrived! I never got to bed last night, though I suspect I slept several naps at my laptop! (I had to log in twice!)
ANNE, although we are all so very different, do any others begin to see more and more likenesses in how we think? Like you, and I suspect JACKIE, SANDY, PATSY, LIN, JERI and MARIE and perhaps many others, money seems not to be our motivating factor! I certainly never thought about it when falling in love or marrying! Perhaps when my kids were growing up I might have wished for a tad extra , but never for "things"! I might have wished for someone other than a school psychologist to see them through my mistakes! In the worst of times, I never thought of money being my answer to finding happiness. And you have the same answer I always think of when I hear people resenting taxes because their already wealthy children might inherit less! Who left YOU an assured income for life? We struggled and learned and grew from experiences, and I hope we taught our progeny resilience, creativity, and courage! Life has no guarantees, so at least value character and humility and---LOVING NATURES! I think my need for a good night's sleep is really spilling out of my mouth, lol!
I could not post my reply last night and then it occurred to me to check whether or not I was signed in. I was not!
Where is everyone today? It seems so quiet!
Buzz
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PATSY and ANNE, I'm not at all surprised but never the less vastly impressed with your creativity...again! PATSY, your verses are so visual! I can see and feel a spring so different from the ones I have experienced! Just lovely!
And ANNE, your writing is so YOU! Feelings, self knowledge, almost comedy except not at all! It's almost a way of laughing at things that might worry another, but that's too simple! I just loved reading both your poems and hope you continue feeding our interest. I always hoped JACKIE would create books from her stories that are so fascinating! I feel I have, and am still, learning so much from each and every one of you here in my MFP Family! SANDY, with her almost calm way of dealing with situations others might run from! LIN, with her tenacity at dealing with so many different areas of life! MARIE with her steady coping skills and of course her steady devotion to husband and family despite dealing with a difficult condition...always with good humor!
Thank you all for being YOU!
PS, My new red laptop arrives tomorrow! Here we go again!!! Buzz
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SANDY, it's worth every cent if you have never been to Hawaii! And you will love visiting there far more than Florida! I will always think of my years in Hawaii as being in Paradise! I'm sure Babe will want you to go!2
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Two wonderful poems that speak so well of the people who wrote them. Patsy's vision of her local Spring tells of a Mother Nature determined to change seasons whatever and I can almost hear the greenery growing. It reminds me of my somewhat wild garden although I could never put pen to paper in such an evocative way. Anne's on the other hand is just so typical of her grit, determination and sense of humour and speaks volumes on what makes her tick.... love it! Thank you both for sharing.
Lin ~ Do be careful on that ice. It's so close to the end of Winter surely and would be terrible bad luck for an accident to happen. Stay home with your wonderful paper projects. Being neutered George has no inclination to seek out lady dogs but has the typical Lhasa stubbornness to do his own thing and I think was making the point that a locked gate was not going to keep him in if I was free to leave! Yesterday I managed to keep him entertained with his stone chasing. Many years ago I read a black comedy novel about how US medical insurance was manipulated by both providers and hospitals to feed their financial greed at the expense of patients and find it horrific that such things really do go on. It's beyond cruel.
Sandy ~ Don't rob that bank but instead believe that if you are meant to attend both events it will happen. Your stepson did cross my mind when lying awake the other night constructing in my head the email to my brother who also drinks too much and failed to see his life was about to unravel.
Buzz ~ Yes, my older brother and I are complete opposites and although I do love him I don't particularly like him if that makes sense. He's gone through his adult life convinced he is superior to everyone and far more intelligent so holds what can only be described as disdain for most around him and life generally. My other brother and I seem to fall into the category of silly children who need to be told what to do which I have to say has us giggling together over Skype like said kids who know they are annoying. We then dig our heels in and tell him how things are going to be!! Of course none of us knows what's round the corner so I have also pointed out that a friend of mine who passed away last week battled for over 2 years with the same diagnosis so we certainly shouldn't be making any sort of plan. As for me writing, I did bore poor Anne last year with a few pages of a novel I began writing some time ago after she commented about what I might discover at the bottom of my garden.... a case of great minds think alike! Retirement got in the way of it ever being finished because as we know, it's the busiest time of our lives and these days I don't even have time to register with Facebook and all that entails!!
We had a frosty start to our day but again George and I had a wonderful stroll to the top of the moors, sat on his favourite rock to admire the views for 5 minutes then returned. Life is very special at such times and I did wish I could share its wonders with you all.
Just want to say those wonderfully articulate students and parents who spoke at the White House had me in tears but oh dear, it turned out to be just another day at the office for Mr President..... we are going to arm the teachers. Really?? I hope he consults with them first!!
Jackie
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The heads of our modern world really are something aren't they!
What do you think of our esteemed leader galloping around India in traditional Indian costume. Apparently the average East Indian is getting a real giggle out of his love of "fancy" dress and he's being mainly ignored by their prime minister who perhaps sees such gallivanting as mockery? Honestly could you see queen Victoria in a turban or Maggie Thatcher in a sari? To each his own. The East Indians look gorgeous in their traditional dress and our lad looks better and professional in his business suit and tie!
Arming teachers! Words fail me. No, maybe they don't! Remember the Elizabethan poem:
Let those who will their acres till,
Or learn to shove an inky quill,
For me a life bravado.
I'm off to el dorado.
So here we are in el dorado combining all three. We've come a long way, golden boy!
On a happier note JACKIES novel she started is wonderful! Encourage her everyone. I want to know what happens next!
Hugs to all
Anne.
PS. Roy's snowdrops removed we think by customs. There's a trace of one on the card. AND. He's sent more. Oh dear, will he end up in jail for exporting illegal snowdrops! Makes a change from drugs and guns etc, lol.
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Oh my goodness! You should see what we have this morning! A snow covered wonderland. Everything has that Christmas card look. Fresh white snow and the air is still and all is bright. Katie is fast asleep in her bed so the doggie footie prints on the deck will appear a bit later.
I am a driven person, I know. I am happiest when I am up to my neck in some creative endeavor. I love collaborating with others. I love researching the details. My housework and garden suffers because of my obsession. I have hip and knee issues aplenty! I feel a great need to share my efforts, so a writers group or a collaborating pal is fun and we all need an outlet so to speak.
I have little family left anymore. Our son is very busy but still keeps in touch regularly. He is a sensitive creative sort. He is very charming and loves the ladies. Very romantic, like his dad. Our daughter is trapped in a brutal marriage. Her husband is a thoughtless lack luster kind of guy. Can you tell I am very uncomfortable around him? There is truth to the notion of people becoming alike when they spend a good deal of time together. Her values and lifestyle have changed and she is more like her husband now. It is heartbreaking for John and me. Her health is so scary bad...well, I will not list the mounting concerns we have for our daughter and her grown grandson. John and I have many hours of discussion and handwringing about our children. I fear it is a common problem of people our age.
Friends become family. Family become distant friends. My best friend is my dungeon and all the stuff that speaks to me within that space. John is the love of my life. He never complains about my concentration. We married right out of high school and went off to college together. We have always had doggie family members. I admire Anne’s ability to go it alone. I always say I hate my own company.
I need to get busy. I have become a massive bore...forgive me.
Patsy
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Happy Thursday! Had a chance to win over $2500 at bingo last night on a separate game that is called lightning. After winning on the little card that got me to pick a number off a big board (1-75) I chose my birthday month of 3. I did win $50 just for getting up there and another $50 in a bingo game so there's the start of my Hawaii trip.
Meeting today and then to celebrate Bryanna's birthday at her dad's.
Anne, sorry we beat you in Women's Hockey but hooray for USA!! I personally didn't watch it but everyone else was talking about it last night.
Jackie, I am encouraging you to finish your writing, if Anne said it was wonderful then it must be. I think you are right, if meant to be I will figure out a way to go to both events. For sure I know he is graduating, but will wait to be sure about the wedding.
Buzz, I was in Hawaii with my first husband and like you thought it was Paradise so would love to go back. Unfortunately, Babe is no longer giving me an extra money since his children have taken most of it and he still is helping his son get out of legal problems. Babe doesn't have the funds he used to have and worries about his future. I tell him to just get through one day at a time.
Have a wonderful day, the sun is shining here.
Sandy
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Congrats on the hockey win SANDY. I didn't know either, but have kept away from hockey since I got a good old clonk on the once Grecian nose. That was field hockey with hockey sticks flying everywhere from the dear little ladylike British girls. Snort.
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I love you all! So special, each and every one
NO BORES!
I lost my morning looking for information for the new red, which arrived this morning. Now I will grab a bite, get to volley ball, change for
funeral service, and then somehow we could only get a 4:45 reservation for dinner. So I really messed up my day. Must get my leg wraps on quick!
SANDY, I'm so heartbroken for especially you, but Babe , too.(Swearing under my breath!) Buzz 0 -
Jackie! Re-reading an old project can jumpstart your writing again. An active creative mind is such a wonderful attribute. Early morning musing over a cup of tea could be just the ticket! It does cause dust to gather on furniture and cobwebs on the ceiling. I have a long list of things to do and things I have left undone. A travel journal! Remember when we used to be encouraged to do That? My grandmother used to encourage me to have a summer journal. That’s when my writing obsession took hold. Come join us in The ranks of crazy ladies with wicked pens.
Turning on the dish washer and loading up the dryer, a few more things to do then ....
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What do I see out on the deck? OMG!
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Hello ladies,
Yes we are back and I stood on the scale and shuddered. Eating out every day, snacks and wine and not very much exercise. Back tracking again today.
What a wonderful vacation we had. Fun, relaxing and more fun. We stayed at the Grandview which is right beside the South Point Casino way south on Las Vegas Blvd. we rented a car, did fun day trips and some gambling in the evening. We saw Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone. You’ll know who he is, our kids sure don’t. What a great show.
I am a small gambler, playing 50 cents makes me nervous. Haha. But I did pretty good winning several $40 to $60 wins. All told over the 9 nights I was up about $45 - great for me. My two favorite wins - $6.00 on a 3 cent bet and $21 at the airport. I decided to spend $5 of my winnings while waiting for our flight coming home. First spin - $21. I took my money and cashed out. Haha
Now getting back into day to day life.
Worried about my sister. Her cancer has mutated to 5 spots on her spine. Also having lots of shoulder pain and plantar fasciitis. We may end up going down to give her moral support again. She is switching to a new cancer doctor after this and also as her doctor is moving to Alaska.
Here is a couple of pictures from our trip.
Have a great day,
Jeri
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I'm on my way to bed and in fact George has already had his last pee in a frozen garden and trotted upstairs to the spare room but had to tell Anne how that field hockey comment made me laugh out loud because in a school report when I was around 14 our sports teacher wrote Jacqueline could make an excellent hockey player except for her tendency towards dangerous play!! LOL Oh dear, doesn't Roy realise he's breaking the law picking rare snowdrops or do they grow in his garden? Hopefully the latter! Patsy, my oak beams in the ceiling are a haven for little spiders and their webs so I do have to occasionally think to look up when flitting a duster! Your comment that friends become family etc is so very true although I can't be sure when the transition took place in my case. Somewhere tucked away is a travel diary I wrote as I crossed America in an old Buick with a girlfriend. She was running away from a disastrous relationship with a young Lebanese boy whose father was insisting he return home from Canada to fight in a civil war. Sad.... never did hear what happened to him. I must dig it out and read again after 40+ years! What a beautiful scene outside your window.... an image to capture in your memory before it melts then go look for the titanium white in your dungeon and get to work painting!
Hugs to everyone else but I have to get to bed and up early to walk George before a friend drops in for coffee.
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Good evening, such a wonderful collections of posts today and this evening. I have enjoyed them so much. I loved the poems so much and Jeri’s pictures, Sandy’s Bingo stories, Patsy’s snow photo and I am sending along my encouragement to Jackie to continue to write. Buzz, congratulations on the new red laptop. Anne, we would never drum you out of the group! I agree with everyone—Hawaii is beautiful. I have been there several times and adored it. I actually had no allergy issues when I was there, locals told me it was the tradewinds.
Wishing everyone a good evening. May our days be filled with joy.
Hugs.
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HA HA!!!! So it was you JACKIE who caused the bump on my once straight nose!!!!. Lol. I had no idea who did it. A vague memory of a hockey stick descending and then a haze of stars surrounding my head and blood running onto the old stiff upper lip. I wasn't a good looking child in the first place and the rearranging of my nose did nothing to improve my chances in the marriage stakes. However, the boys inherited the original DNA. Only joking dear friend you will understand! It was definitely a member of the opposing team though. Now, about that book! JACKIE! Just think, fame and all the veggies you can buy instead of grow if you become famous.
When I was young, maybe eleven years, I had a lovely teacher who wrote on my report card that I had the chance of becoming a famous writer one day. Was she ever wrong! Anyway we had to write an essay on a country walk. I decided to become a hobo or tramp. (Hope I haven't told this story before.) Anyway, there I was in the story, being a happy hobo. Highly satisfied with the result and sure I would get high praise for this literary effort I arose from the floor where I had been composing only to have Judy our then dog bound into the room after a long muddy walk with my dad. She planted her George like paws on my exercise book. This combined with the ink blobs (we used bottles of ink in the olden days) made for very messy pages and it was bedtime, homework done! I handed my essay in, still young and hopeful. Back it came and on the top my favourite teacher had written:-
" This LOOKS like the work of a tramp, or are the ink blobs and footprints there to add a touch of realism. "
Nothing like sarcasm to dash ones girlish hopes!
I'm thinking taxes today. I hate doing taxes. One slip still to come, but it's the works pension which never changes year after year so I can start a draft. Must keep our PM in lovely trips aboard with his family, oh and in new saris and kaftans!
Hugs from us,
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I now know what it's like to live in Siberia as their bitter cold winds fly over Scandinavia and the North Sea before hitting us with force. George was walked round the village first thing then it was home to re-stoke the fire before a friend dropped in for coffee. I should have thought to offer lunch because she didn't head home until gone 2pm but we did consume a lot of strong coffee together with gorgeously rich chocolate muffins so that should have kept her warm for the journey. I've checked the hens are ok and thrown them some corn but can't face work on the footpath when it's so cold so a cup of tea and curl up in front of the fire for me.
Anne ~ Ha, gone are the days when we students were allowed to swing hockey sticks and tennis rackets in the air with gay abandon since now even egg and spoon races and conkers are on the Nanny State's banning list! My only injuries were a broken toe in a dance class when a friend next to me in the line kicked out the wrong foot and a badly sprained ankle when thrown over a teacher's shoulder in a judo class but I always say we survived these accidents with no psychological damage!! Fame is definitely something I can live without but not sure about the home grown veggies! LOL
Wow, where did the day go? Oh yes, sorting out the world over mugs of coffee!!
Jackie2 -
Happy Friday! Doing laundry today as my landlady and installers are coming to replace my water heater tomorrow. Since I am not sitting today and was there yesterday for Bryanna's birthday today feels like Saturday to me. I have to go grocery shopping and I am thinking of calling my hair dresser to see if she can add a little brown to my highlights since I feel too blonde. I also think I should have her trim it more but will see how my day goes.
Jackie, I am sure it was wonderful just relaxing over coffee and solving the world's problems.
We will all be so grateful when summer arrives, I don't think any of us will complain about the heat.
Anne, I really thought you were going to tell the teacher the dog ate it, but your story is funnier. I wish I had writing talents or any talents for that part, I always wished I could sing.
Lin, maybe you should live in Hawaii for health reasons except you better have a lot of money since the cost of living is so high there.
Patsy, I could clean my place myself but I am spoiled and lazy so I have a cleaning girl come in every two weeks. I am thinking of just once a month and dusting in between to save a little money.
Bad week food wise and I have gained 2.2 pounds. Time to get back at it once again.
Sandy
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Looking at that beautiful family photo! Sandy, you , your son, your grand daughter, and Robby, all look so much alike. I think maybe little Max looks like his beautiful Mom. Your hair is very cute and youthful. Color for me is such a problem. My coloring is what my family calls “Black Irish.” Pale skin, green eyes and dark hair. Our family also had dark freckles across the nose. My hair is now salt and pepper. I think I would look awful in all dark hair...light hair just doesn’t seem quite right. So I am stuck with salt and pepper.
Still very cold and our little snow is now a hard crusty ice. Our son says it is miserable skiing here in Oregon. Lots of snow generally but is is hard and icy. Also mogles, tears up your skis and is not fun. Colorado dry powder snow is a skiers dream. That is where we lived ( near Aspen) when he was a kid growing up and learning to ski. Hold your breath..I even skied back in the day. Those days were very special.
Jackie: I am such an extrovert that I must have radio, or Tv or music or a contact with people going at all times. John often says it is interesting to live in a household with someone who loves or needs cacophony. I would have been right there with you, solving world problems as long a I could. God knows someone needs to solve them.
Anne: I broke my nose as a kid when I jumped over a gate in the horse barn. What a mess. I looked pretty bad. They tried to straighten it but it became a pug nose that is slightly off kilter. The sprinkling of freckles hid the off center nose. Not lovely but I can use it to breathe and smell the roses!
Patsy
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Good evening. Overnight I woke up a number of times hearing ice pellets hitting the house which reinforced my decision to stay in today. The temperature hovered around freezing all morning but when the sun finally broke through this afternoon we experienced melting on drives, walks, etc.
The friend who fell yesterday ventured out early this morning to take her car in for repairs and yes, she fell again. This time she said she hit her head hard on the concrete so she decided this time she needed to see the doctor. Her sister was going to take her. She said she really was very careful when she went outside. And so it goes.
Anne, I have never heard that story before. Bad dog. Your career sidetracked by muddy paws! Argh. And the teacher was not very empathetic but in days past teachers often were somewhat severe. Sorry about the day of taxes. I hope you made some progress today. Once again, I did not touch any tax paperwork. My days of avoidance will need to come to an end in the next couple of weeks.
Jackie, ick, horrible weather. Tea and talk seemed to be the best option for Siberian weather. I played sports when in school and suffered multiple minor injuries, jammed joints, sprains, and the like. I would imagine a great number of them were because I was a klutz. Not a graceful Tuesday’s child. I hope your weather improves. I would imagine George stays home when the weather is quite bad right?
Sandy, love the photo! Did you have time to get your hair trimmed a bit more? I think it looked just fine but you need to be happy with it. Ah, new water heater day once again. I will be home again tomorrow as we are once again expecting more rain/ice and the like. And again, I would rather have a few inches of snow each time rather than ice as I no longer bounce when I fall. Haaaa. And no, I always wanted to live in Hawaii once I discovered how well I felt when there. I also knew I would never have the resources to do that.
Patsy, I always have sound around me—day and night. And often several things at once. Luckily I live alone and can only drive myself crazy. And really, how much crazier could I get? Oh, maybe I should not think about that. Wow, really, you broke your nose jumping over a gate? You Tomboy! I would never have guessed.
Buzz, I hope you got some rest last night. And I hope the new red laptop is treating you well.
Okay, what should I have for supper? I made soup today and cleaned loads of fresh vegetables so lots to choose from so of course, I want a baked potato with mushroom gravy and cherry/grape tomatoes. Oh my, I love tiny tomatoes. Oh my, that did it. Off to cook a spud.
Hugs dearest Sneakers.
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I slept very well last night, thank you, LIN. But my new laptop reminds me why I put off getting a new computer. The passwords for wiFi did not get me on the internet as there was a screwup from the last technician who changed everything! I'm inally starting to figure it out. It talks to me! Love the picture from SANDY and Jeri's are gorgeous, too. But can't concentrate on texes so I'm thrilled to have found you all and tomorrow I'll get back to work here! Buzz 1
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It's a bright sunny and cold day so I headed for the Hurlers on the moor with George before walking on up to the high ground. George ran and ran, sometimes chasing a dry piece of cow poo in circles tossing it in the air and catching as it fell to earth, the rest of the time just running because he could. We sat on our favourite rock at the top and this time George put his front paws on my lap and snuggled so I imagine he was feeling the cold although he is still wearing his winter coat. There are 2 rugby matches this afternoon that I can't miss watching but will do a couple of hours work on the footpath first.
Anyone else seen news of the ecological disaster hitting a long section of South African coastline. “Nurdles”!! Who ever knew and apparently huge containers of them get shipped round the world but if one ends up in the sea watch out!! I sometimes think we don't deserve this beautiful planet!
https://news.sky.com/story/south-africas-ecological-nightmare-after-plastic-pellets-spill-11264554
Sandy ~ Another delightful photo and as Patsy commented, there is an amazing likeness in all the faces. My hairdresser cancelled my appointment last minute on Thursday via text telling me she is opening a new salon next week which surprised me because she and a business partner only set up the current one last year. I then get a text from that partner offering a 30% discount if I go to him so there must have been an argument along the way, something I don't wish to get involved in and anyway my hairdresser has been cutting and colouring my hair for over 15 years and knows how to keep it relatively under control. My appointment is now next Friday so I expect I'll hear all about what's been going on!!
Patsy ~ Certainly I do have to have background music going at all times otherwise I hear me talking to myself too often.... silence certainly isn't golden in my world!! Of course my friend and I had solutions to every world crisis and did wonder why world leaders can't see it but then last night I reached saturation point with the latest news on gun laws in your country and saw that some leaders don't possess empathy nor guts and imagination to change things so had to switch off the tv!
Anne ~ I've now caught up on your PM's rather embarrassing antics in India after a news story showed him in fancy dress and constantly putting hands together in a rather disrespectful way. Do you think he maybe has too many of his mother's hippy genes? LOL
Lin ~ George loves cold weather and the one time we had barely an inch of snow since I adopted him he rushed round the garden creating mounds as he jumped in and out of it! It's his mother that doesn't much like the cold, especially if it creates ice because I've found as I've got older my agility isn't as it was then I walk awkwardly in fear of falling which of course means I do fall!!
Buzz ~ Hooray, the red computer is with you and I'm sure your IT dexterity will soon get it doing what you want. Enjoy!
Must get on as the sun continues to shine and we must remember what Sandy says about summer and never complain if it gets too hot!!
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He's got too many of somebody's genes JACKIE. He loves to dress up! 2 weeks ago he was running around in an Indian chiefs feathered headdress. I remember his dad visiting the Queen many years ago in a top hat and black Victorian cloak much to everyone's amusement "up north". Anyway, the East Indians over here have had a good old titter because they say he was even over dressed for a high caste wedding and your average "Singh" never ever dresses like that. So, he joins the ranks of the dyed hair, gun loving, etc brigade in this old ladies estimation. I suppose it will be a kilt next or québécois fancy dress to match both his parents backgrounds. "I am a lumberjack and I'm alright" sort of thing.
Stop the world, I want to get off!
Anne.
PS. Could it be that the present leaders had their brains addled by pot etc in their privileged hippy youth? Beats me.
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