Senior Golden Sneakers
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I think you all MUST act PATSY otherwise you have seen the last elected president of the United States. He appears to want to be a dictator and follow in the motley footsteps of Russia, China and other backward looking countries. We seem to be returning to the Dark Ages instead of enlightenment. I personally am very worried by the direction the world is moving in. Cameras watching us on street corners, mounds of guns everywhere, drugs becoming legal, internet hacking. Alas, although most of us are nice, decent people we just haven't got the mindset of these power hungry few to see how their minds are progressing.
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A pleasant Spring day with a splash of sunshine. George has been walked in the woods and I've tidied round the cottage so now wait for a message to let me know I can collect Pat from the hospital and hopefully her son from the train station. Meanwhile George barks and barks and barks.... who'd have a Lhasa?
Patsy ~ Ah, the joys of democracy when a country is split! Much the same feelings exist in the UK when our choices are either far right Tories who support the rich while taking from the hardworking or an ex-commie that seems able to charm idealistic young voters into thinking extreme socialism is the answer. Of course most of us prefer the middle ground but little chance these days. Just for a minute yesterday, watching an interview on British tv with senator Jeff Flake I thought there is hope but then realised he is about to retire. Is he jumping the burning ship I wonder? Who knows Patsy, it could be the porn stars that take him down before too long!!
I forgot to weigh this morning but am sure once my visitors are safely away some sort of routine will return to my life.
Enjoy your day friends.
Jackie1 -
Just a hello. Many things on my agenda today. So hi and bye!!
Many hugs.
Lin1 -
Me too, shopping, cooking etc with Mike over.
A woman's place is in the home (?) so I will stick to ironing etc but empty my mind of all unpleasant thoughts and let the children sort things out!
Pom/chihuahua/shiatsu mixes bark a lot as well, sigh.
So, also.......hi and bye.
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Happy Friday!
I changed my laundry day to Friday since I always seem to have something to do on Mondays. I lost the extra weight I put on and am back to goal, so I am happy.
I have no plans today just computer stuff and computer games, tough life but someone has to do it.
Anne, I think most little dogs are yappers but they are still cute and I love all dogs. Umm, no a woman's place is not in the home if she doesn't want to be. Are you thinking of the 50's?
Things sure have changed since then haven't they? My poor mother was victim of the 50's and demands of my father. I felt bad for her even then since my father was verbally abusive.
Lin, have fun and be careful.
Jackie, I hope all went well with your friend today and she is resting. Life will get back to normal for you soon and hopefully for George and the other critters. I am glad Boris has a reprieve but I know you will know when the time is right even though it is so hard to let go.
Dryer is ringing it is done, have a great day.
Sandy
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PATSY, it's the 1st time I have seen the possible explanation for what is happening to our democracy, though I must admit to saying I suspected a coup! Somewhere today I heard that with Bolton coming back, the Cheney desires will be carried out!!! OMG! Florida is a very conservative state, but some of the survivors of the school shooting are becoming vocal and active, and they are our future! I have not felt as helpless in the past as I do now, because his followers make no sense at all. Some are lovely people and do not reflect his kind of sleaziness in any way. Yet the adore him! They are moral upright people so what are they seeing we don't see? JACKIE has explanations, but this goes beyond any common sense at all!
I can't think straight and I have accomplished next to nothing beyond a couple of urgent meetings today. One was about trying to decide to continue our grief support group, which at this point I think I belong to only because of the newer widows and widowers who feel so lost. But I still have a couple of issues, too, so I voted to keep it up. I wish our chaplain could attend instead of lead as he has had a very rough year in his family, poor guy. They are a lovely couple who give, give, give of themselves until they are both worn out!
SANDY, good for you, getting rid of that extra couple of pounds quickly! Moving will keep it off, too!
ANNE, I think most people are decent too, but confused about what's right or not in today's climate! How much responsibility should each individual take for morality and remaining ethical in a challenging world? Values really have changed and we have come to realize ostracizing people because of accident of birth is unacceptable, yet it is still happening! I do think democracy is worth fighting for if we can properly define what it is! And I don't mean warfare! I mean TALKING about it! I find few people wish to discuss it though, thinking it will go away! OK, too much for one day!
LIN, hope your day went well. Is 4 PM too late to snack? I'm hungry!
Buzz
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Today, early this morning I had to go to VAMPIRE CENTRAL, I had to have a blood draw for the rest of my physical. I will not take the blood thinners unless things get very dicey. So far things are going along pretty well. After some discussion, I think our doctor handles things pretty poorly. He seems to go by the age. At a certain age, he prescribes certain meds, in a sort of blanket fashion. Not going for that at all. Blood thinners are dangerous drugs with dangerous side effects. Causion should be the watch word here!
I am on a mission to try to handle more of my health needs and learn more about my symptoms and what it means. Heck! Ladies! You might be able to come to me for medical advice once I go through med school.
We have had hail! Rain! Snow and sleet! And sun! And the worst, according to Katie, THUNDER! Spring must here. Lots of flowers in bloom but it is still sort of wintery looking. Trees are bare, but some buds of the flowering trees are appearing. Spring is having a hard time this year.
Buzz: the demographic of the DJT supporters is quite interesting. They swing from the very young, usually young men, to the older people who have felt at odds with the very liberal view. Here is the interesting part, many of the young protestors did NOT vote during the presidential election. Conservative voters were older and more women than men. A fact I found astounding. There has been a huge effort to find and count these people to determine possible voter fraud. Here in Oregon we are a total electronic voting state. We also very blue and heavy immigrant population. You get registered when you get your drivers license. Life is interesting!
Patsy, in the cold rain!1 -
Our Spring weather has decided to take a break and yet this morning in the woods we noticed the first flash of white from tiny heads of wood anemones popping up through the leaves and the birds are certainly busy building nests so I think it's time I came out of hibernation too!
The decision was made yesterday for Pat's son to come home with me from the station, pack his mother's car and drive to the hospital, collect her and carry on to her home rather than us both travelling back and forth. It meant not being able to say goodbye properly but I will Skype her later today and wish her happy birthday. It seems very quiet and I'm feeling lost without a mission to complete but not sure I could have taken much more worry either.This morning when I heard the French police officer who swapped with a hostage in France and was then shot by the psychopath terrorist has died it brought tears to my eyes. What a waste and for what?
Sandy ~ Last night George was allowed back on the spare bed with all his comfy cushions to roll in so at least his routine has returned! LOL Yes Boris is too special to allow him to deteriorate and fade so I will continue to watch carefully but today I see the painkiller drops are working and he is walking with less stiffness in his legs. It's a battle to administer as he has the biggest teeth and claws but I tell him it's all for the best! Well done on losing that extra weight.... you certainly know what you're doing. Wish I did!!
Patsy ~ Cold rain? I know all about that! I'm delighted you will be our medical advisor because certainly blanket meds at a certain age are a ridiculous concept almost as if we're written off as individuals. Our generation is far more informed than before and of course we have access to so much information we can and should question rather than blindly trust. My friend Pat had a long conversation with her consultant so she understood what she's taking and any side effects. The vet I saw with Boris talked of a balancing act because what's good for one symptom could so easily upset other organs then gave me the options and passed the decision back to me. Doctors should do the same for us!
Buzz ~ Grief is such a complex emotion that can't be fixed as such but you know, it sort of becomes a part of us so it's good you can continue your support group. Do you think at one of your meetings someone could encourage the chaplain to talk about his own issues as well as lead? As for all things political I wouldn't want to be Chinese or Russian when it seems if you oppose you mysteriously die or get locked up but at least we can live with the hope of fair elections can't we?
Jackie
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Happy Saturday! The snow is missing us and for that I am grateful. It might not be Spring weather but at least it is not snowing. I will be going to 5:00 Mass today and then to have pizza with Babe and Daisy. I will also leave early and go to confession today. Since I am Catholic and missed mass last week I want to confess and be ready for Easter. Today is also a long gospel with the Passion of the Lord, which always makes me tear up.
When I was with the boys last week I took a picture that melted my heart so I am sharing.
Jackie, I think you are like me in that I always feel better when I have someone to help or something needed. Being an enabler it is hard for me to know when to say no. You are a good friend and I know Pat appreciates all you did for her and will tell you in your skype call. I also saw the report on the French policeman but at that time they did not say he died. How very sad, there are just too many deaths and it is heartbreaking. One of the girls shot at the school in Virginia also died and all because of a breakup. I hate guns and any kind of violence.
Patsy, you do make me laugh: Vampire Central???? Eating healthy and doing some exercise is a good start to good health. Of course there are always genes from our relatives which we have no control, but in my case so far I have been blessed.
Buzz, you are really involved in politics, but I worry it is causing you too much stress. I know we all have to do something to help this county but I think that can only be done in elections. Enjoy each day for each day in your wonderful complex, breathe in breathe out.
Anne, I can't believe I beat you here today. Busy???
Lin, out and about already?
Time for breakfast, have a great day.
Sandy
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Sort of busy SANDY. The French policemans (a Lt. Colonel) death is heartbreaking. And to think he wouldn't be dead if the terrorist hadn't been allowed into his country. Makes one think doesn't it. Beautiful photo Sandy, and maybe, just maybe your sweet little boys will grow up to a no guns society. That is - for the general public anyway!
We haven't any snow, or rain, or thunder, but it IS freezing cold! Still below freezing at mid day. Roy just phoned from England because he thought it was Sunday. Apparently it's pretty awful there on the east coast and he can't get out to pick his daffodils or mow the grass. Not a sniff of a daffodil here of course! Anyway full of hope he's off to the garden centre with my cousin once removed (his stepson) to pick up compost.
So you can see I am having a pretty uneventful day when I have to rely on news from thousands of miles away to tell you gals. Mind you, the Bean and I enjoy uneventful days!
So, on that note I'll wander off and eat my fried rice, mushroom, onions, and assorted veggies. I made homemade salmon fish cakes for Michael and me yesterday and they were so good!
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Hello! Snow day.
I’ve finished my laundry, changed the sheets on my bed, cleaned toilets, finished a birthday card I need next week and finished addressing (well almost, missing one street address) my Easter cards. I have some other projects I would like to work on but thought I would say hello.
Yesterday afternoon my one hour coffee with friends turned into four plus hours of visiting. One lady is the gal who had a stroke while visiting her mom and stayed for months to recover. She is doing quite well but has trouble with conversation. But overall is doing well she has been here for a while working on preparing to sell her condo here and will move out of state permenently. She’s planning on getting her property listed at the end of May. Sounds like good timing. I just hadn’t planned on such a long visit.
Sandy, love that photo. Such cuties. I hope you have a nice time with Babe and Daisy. We have Palm Sunday service tomorrow which is usually very good. Next week there are services Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and two on Sunday.
Jackie, I am glad your friend was able to go home. And the logistics sounded reasonable, otherwise, too much driving. I am sure you will speak with your friend often. Good for George getting back to normal. It is nice to be comfortable and at ease. I hope you get rested up from all this excitement and stress.
Patsy, glad you made your decision regarding that medication. I trust all will work out for your best health. Rainy weather for you, snowy/rainy weather for us. Still waiting for a sign of spring. Yesterday afternoon and evening it was so incredibly windy it felt like we a storm was blowing in. A couple of branches fell in my front yard.
Anne, oh dear, Roy thought it was Sunday? Oops, does that mean he will call again tomorrow?
Buzz, I hope you are feeling well today. You are always so incredibly busy. I must say I am relieved to have my tax appointment finished. Now just the paperwork in the mail and checks to write. Oh my.
We have a grief support group at my church. But it is a limited time group. They ran a 13 week program, took a break, and started a second session. One lady who has gone to all of the meetings said there are people who attend who never say a word.
Need to get up and go!!
Hugs.
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Hi all, I'm wiping away tears, too, SANDY (Yours little boys certainly are just gorgeous!), but I'm afraid I can't ignore totally the politics going on around me, so I watched those incredible young people in Washington, Parkland, Florida, Boston, New York, and other places gathering to make a difference in their lives by getting the NRA out of politics! Our fabulous president would have given his eye teeth to have drawn such a huge crowd for his inauguration! (He claimed his was bigger than Obama's!) . There was one 11 year old from Florida who was so eloquent she amazed everyone. Another 17 year old young woman from California was determined to make us all understand how common gun deaths have become in so many families, and how it never loses the pain! I could not get over how mature every single one of the students was in speaking passionately about making sure our votes count, and how we adults have surely let them down by continuing to vote for Congresspersons who refuse to change gun laws to stop allowing automatic war weapons to be sold to a civilian public. Or vote for new golf clubs over funding public schools! I wish someone could explain to me how a Constitutional mandate for allowing gun ownership for a MILITIA constitutes letting everyone own any kid of gun and as many as they want wherever, whenever and however! And why we are so blind to the actual intent of the NRA, the board of which simply gets rich, richer and richest by stopping any and all legislation regarding gun ownership! Does anyone ever bother to research the people who run the NRA? On a sweeter note, we are being bussed this evening to FAU to hear a contest among student singers for next year's scholarships. The University provided free tickets for their acoustically perfect auditorium. Tomorrow night I signed up for a stone crab dinner, since I have never tasted one! Then I had a nightmare that I kept trying to fit the crabmeat under my eyelids like contact lenses, but they didn't fit! I wonder what a psychologist would make of that !
PATSY, aside from stating I think you are approaching your recently discovered medicinal changes very rationally, I also want to add how much I admire your area for its values and direction. I wish Florida were a bit less uptight!
JACKIE, your cruise date is creeping up quickly! If you get an opportunity to take a side trip around Flam up into the glaciers, I seem to recall that being a highlight for me. Of course my memory after 40 years could be fuzzy, but I do think that was Norway, with which I fell in love! ...In answer to your "fair elections" question, don't you have gerrymandering in the UK? Our states have made a mess of "fair elections" since the lines for zones are redrawn every 10 years assuring the party in power will remain in power at least another 10 years! Therefore, Florida, which has more registered Democrats, has an almost completely Republican Legislature, Governor and Justice Department very unrepresentative of the makeup of the state!...How are you enjoying your new garden room?
ANNE, uneventful days can be safe and happy days! And your salmon cakes would be very welcome anytime. So enjoy Michael!
I hope LIN is having a wonderful day. Miss her but she is allowed a day off,lol! Buzz
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I posted just before you Buzz. 0
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBIE
Have a lovely day whatever you get up to! Jackie
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Happy Birthday Barbie
All best wishes sent your way.
Hugs.
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Same here. Happy Birthday Barbie,
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Happy Sunday! Another day to myself except for my video call with my kids. I have some paperwork to do and figuring out where to order our Easter Dinner. It is just easier than cooking when all we have to do is warm it up. Lot's to do this week including taking the boys somewhere fun tomorrow while Robby is on Spring Break.
Barbie, hope you have a wonderful birthday and you and Jake can do something you enjoy!
How is Jake doing after his surgery? And how are the pups??
Buzz, my granddaughter in Minnesota was among those in Marches. She posted pictures and took some flack from my ex sister in law. She stood up for herself and I am very proud of her.
I had other friends and relatives in marches as well, hopefully someone will listen to our youth, they seem much smarter than the elders.
Lin, I know you are at service and very busy, I hope it was as nice as ours was.
Anne, today is family day for you correct? I hope it is a wonderful day.
Jackie, did you have your skype call with your friend? How is she doing?
Patsy, hope all is well in Oregon.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Barbie: Happy Birthday to our dancing sneaker. I know you must love music as much as I do. When you have a dance that you put on YouTube...let us know! Maybe a birthday dance would be appropriate! Many happy regards of the day.
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The recital was uneven, but the microphones weren't properly adjusted at first. Two of the women were just lovely, were amazingly talented and had magnificent audience composure, with wonderful mezzo soprano range, which is not generally my favorite. I learned later that they were actually voice teachers, ...not students! One girl had a voice like an angel and sang Summertime as well as I have ever heard it, but she could barely walk onto the stage, she was so overweight! I do hope she has a career ahead of her because her voice and style were so professional.
I finally went to bed as the sun was rising since I thought it made sense to video call my son who is 6 hours ahead so I always get him as he's preparing for bed! We had a great chat and he and his wife are in a play for the next 3 weekends, so I would not have gotten him later anyway! I just hope I'm not too sleepy during our stone crab dinner tonight! so I've been sort of napping/relaxing all day.
I hope you are all enjoying Palm Sunday.
Also, is today BARBIE's birthday? If so
Buzz
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SANDY, I just caught up with your post and you certainly can be proud of your granddaughter for being brave and honest. Is she the one who spent time in Africa years ago? I think I've caught up on reading all the posts finally, and hoping all is going well with all of you, of course!
My son and daughter in law are acting in Inherit the Wind (In Germany) and he was amazed at how history keeps repeating itself! Indeed, it's why reading is so important! Will we ever learn?
Better get ready for our special crab dinner, so have a lovely evening! Buzz
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Actually no Buzz, this granddaughter is my daughter's daughter and she lives in Minnesota.
Katie is actually back in Africa due to her work and will be there until June. She is in a better environment this time and is staying in an apartment that is better than the one she lives in Washington DC. She works for John Snow Inc as a project officer of international health program. She is a very special person.1 -
Good evening
I understand there was an exciting basketball game today. After church and my lunch, I changed my clothes and moved things about in anticipation of the utilities visit tomorrow. Just praying nothing breaks as they do their work tomorrow.
I found out today that the last thing they asked me to do at church means I am on the church council which had a meeting this evening. I had a scheduled webinar so begged off plus I did not receive all the paperwork I need to sort and organize until today. So I have a lot of work to do over the next several months. Oh my. I am taking over for one of our members who passed away and was ill for quite a while so records are not up to date.
Best wishes to all dear Sneakers.
Many hugs.
Lin
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I am so excited Call the Midwife is back! Love that show!2
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Thank you for all the wonderful and colorful birthday greetings. I finally figured out why I don't make any special plans for my birthday. All my days are perfect. I can't think of doing anything on my birthday that would make the day any better than all my other days. Jake is recovering well from his surgery. Yesterday he was able to ride in the car with me when I did my errands. He stayed in the car while I went into the stores. He alternates walking, sitting, and lying down during the day and is able to walk more each day. We'll celebrate my birthday with a restaurant meal when Jake feels able to sit in a hard chair long enough to eat a restaurant meal. My line dance class celebrated my birthday on Friday with balloons, food, a card signed by everyone and a generous gift certificate to Costco. This afternoon some friends came over and brought a gift certificate to my favorite restaurant ( the one we'll go to when Jake is feeling better. The dogs are still happy and active and love to go on long walks. Barbie
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Good morning sneakers. The second day in a row we've seen sunshine but I gather it won't last. Never mind, I'll make the most of it. Over the weekend I've chatted to my friend Pat who is being well looked after by friends who have organised a rota so she is not left alone overnight and has been told the local hospital stroke team will visit this week. Her son had to rush back to London where he lives because his wife had to take their daughter who is barely over a year old to hospital with suspected meningitis. Thankfully doctors now think it isn't but she is still unwell so they keep her in at night but let her out to be home during the day as they think she will feel better in that environment. Also poor Boris had what appeared to be a stroke on Saturday night so yesterday I phoned our emergency vet and told her I thought it time. His last few hours couldn't have been more perfect as he spent the night sleeping against my knees then sat outside in the sunshine until time to go. He's been laid to rest at his favourite spot where he sat when I was feeding hens or pottering in the greenhouse and a small bunch of bluebell bulbs that we uncovered as my neighbour dug for me have been planted there. Brady seems lost without him of course but will no doubt soon be out mousing again. I've so many wonderful memories of Boris with his amazing dog/cat character so he'll continue to make me smile.
Sandy ~ How proud you must be of all your grandchildren and you're right, the younger generation will put right the wrongs inflicted by a greedy and bullying organisation. I can hear Joan Baez singing We Shall Overcome!! Hankies at the ready for the whole Call the Midwife series, I'll say no more!!
Barbie ~ You always enjoy your birthdays doing what you love so I knew this year would be no different. Great to read Jake is recovering well but then he's in good hands!
Well George as ever is barking at nothing I can hear so I will get him busy in the garden helping me weed.
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Oh my!! I wrote a long post, but everything went haywire and I couldn't get off the FIRST page so had to press done. Sorry, just haven't the heart to start over again or the time, but wish everyone a good day!
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Hello, the utilities will be here soon. Ack!
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss.
I am glad your friend has found support at home. Her family is going through so much. I hope all turns out well.
Anne, hello, cold, wet, dreary. That sums up my day.
I enjoyed Call the Midwife last night. I did not enjoy pulling all the old papers out of the fortfolio the former records person had. Chunks of paper, plaster, and goodness knows what came cascading out. There is just a huge pile of mess. I see no order to the records of births, deaths, marriages, membership. I am sure she knew what she was doing, I have no idea. This may take longer than a couple of months.
Well, going to make a cup of coffee before the water is shut off. God willing, it will be on again later today.
Hugs.
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Just having my coffee after a longish walk, but just wanted to say how sorry I am that Boris has gone JACKIE. You have had a tottering time just recently and I'm so glad Pat is safely home. You are going to need the holiday aren't you!
LIN, you are going to be one busy girl now you have all the records to put straight! I hope your art won't suffer with all these extra duties. But at least you are wanted, that's for sure.
BUZZ I see the USA will have a few less folk now that 60 Russians plus staff are on their way home! I also read that Remington is facing bankruptcy because of less gun sales. Wow, the times are indeed a - changing. You could be right about presidents and actresses! It used to be bishops and actresses but that's a set of jokes from the past!
Coffee done, washing done, bye everyone,
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Happy Monday! Lisa and I are taking the boys to a fun place at the mall. They can release a lot of energy there and be safe bouncing, climbing and sliding. Afterwards I will probably take them to Rainforest Cafe which is a restaurant that has animated animals that move every so often. Kids seem to love it even though it also produces a thunderstorm effect occasionally.
Bryanna will meet us there and spend some time with her brothers as she is always so busy.
Anne, I am sorry you lost your long post, I hate when that happens. Finally your weather is warm enough for a long walk, I bet Jilly was happy.
Lin, it sounds like you have one big job on your hands. You are organized enough to get it all straightened out in no time. You are a good person for doing that for your church.
Jackie, I am so very sorry about Boris, I know how much you loved him as he loved you. His resting place sounds wonderful.
Enjoy your day and keep smiling it drives people crazy.
Sandy
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