Senior Golden Sneakers
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Oh I am glad to see everyone! Yesterday I I was trying to enter my food and exercise diary and MFP was just a blank white page! Agh! I thought maybe they just decided I was hopeless and tossed me off the site. I was so happy to see everyone this morning.
Lin: as far as my little sayings go...Yes use what ever you want and hope you find one useful in your cards. hope YOU have a lovely May Day! I am in love with the idea of your handmade May Day cards. I have decided to paint a few May Day stones. Flowers and maybe one word on the underside. Like “springforth” or flowerfriend.
Anne: the kind of animal attack you described is terrifying to me. We have a little stream on our property and often coyotes and raccoons will prowl the banks. We have seen black bears and cougars as well. We have Eagles, hawks and a family of barred owls. Of course there are the deer! We love all the wildlife and I understand there is a food chain. However I do keep Katie in at night. She does make her last potty break at 11:00 pm. Deck lights are on and I am waiting at the deck door for her to dash back and get into her snuggle tuffet next to our bed.
Sandy: romance has a difficult time in today’s world. Our son has always been attracted to the Latin culture. He is fluent in Spanish and pretty good in French. His girlfriend is Latin. It is interesting how one can be drawn to a different culture. Internet introductions are very common now. It is a concept that I don’t understand. John and I met in high school. We were high school sweethearts. Went off to college as a young married couple. Maybe your trip to Hawaii could be a sort of family reunion instead of a wedding. Sounds like the young couple could use a bit more time just getting to know one another. But like I said...I am out of touch and out of step with the social norms of today.
We might have some sun today. It will be chilly out however.
Patsy
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Just a thought, but maybe we are wired to be attracted to other cultures. Prevents in breeding as it were. Now if my grandson ends up with his oriental girlfriend any children will have Chinese, Portuguese, Scottish, English and maybe way back French genes. Not much chance of inbreeding there.
I think we also have all critters that are normal in Canada here in this town except bears, but they are not that far away. On top of the usual skunks etc I've seen bats and owls, well you name it. We are close to a ravine and stream/creek hence deer etc. An East Indian lady reported a tiger on the loose, but it turned out to be a large raccoon. Would have made a change, a tiger.
We are over run with raccoons, rats, mice, ground hogs, foxes, hawks, rabbits, opossums, squirrels, etc and etc. Don't let's get into birds! Canadian geese perched on rooftops, ducks, swans, woodpeckers, blue jays, cardinals, finches and the less exotic house sparrows. One wonders how they all feed themselves! Insects galore as well.
I'll shut up and not go into wood borers, earwigs etc and etc.
Probably bored YOU all to tears anyway!!
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Out in the garden clearing the winter debris, then we sat in the sun without my jacket. Had to come inside.....too hot! What a change from last saturdays ice storm.
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Hello Sneakers, it is afternoon and another day of few accomplishments! I put six “hello spring” cards out to mail this morning. Not to be confused with the May Day cards. Which occupied most of the morning. I fiddle around too much. Re-writing the sentiment, maybe more than a few times, trying out different pens and inks as I was going to write this verse 12 times and ultimately decided to print it out on the computer on colored card stock (the exact color being another time consuming decision). Trimmed those all down, cut a background paper for the inside of the card, added the sentiment, assembled and then found an embellishment for each card. Made my list of who will receive the cards and discovered I really could use another seven cards but that is not happening! I don’t have enough materials to match this layout and I am not going to hunt for alternatives. Would probably take me another day for gosh sakes.
And I found out I need two graduation cards. Two guys, graduating from the same high school with receptions the same day. Which also happens to be Papercrafting club day AND a fiber arts show (an annual event) which sounds very interesting. A fiber artist/weaver is showing there and would really like to see what she is doing these days. I am obviously not going to get to everything. Decisions to make.
Our weather is overcast but at least it is in the mid fifties today. Now, all this talk of critters and attacking animals shook me up. We have raccoons, skunks, badgers, owls, hawks, and the not so fierce squirrels, rabbits and mice. I am sure we have rats but luckily I haven’t seen any. We do have Eagles down on the river but we do not see them here. They seem to stay with the water and woods. No coyotes or bears on a regular basis. Once in a while somewhere in the state someone will talk about a bear or mountain lion or some other exotic creature, but they aren’t ringing my doorbell.
When I was trimming bushes the other day there were many many chunks of bunny fur under a tree. Some large bird(s) must have attacked them. Ugh. Nuf said.
Patsy, yes!! May Day rocks. That is a wonderful idea. I would love to come to hunt for one. Anyone who finds one of your creations will be thrilled. I loved your story about seeing the gentleman finding one and acting a bit like a thief. Haaa. Did I mention a friend of mine likes to camp in their little Skamp trailer? She paints Little Rocks with the image being a Scamp trailer and hides them at every campground. Painted rocks are adorable. Great way to share!
Anne, I am glad you were able to spend some time outdoors in the sunshine! That is so lovely isn’t it? And you kept a sharp eye on Jill as you worked I am sure. And thanks for not speaking about the insect world. Really, thank you.
Sandy, good for you. Best to be prepared and a trip to Hawaii would not be at all bad, especially if you are traveling with a nice family member or two. Who knows, he may get married. There is no right amount of time to decide these things. I hope whatever transpires will be for the best for both of them. Sometimes the pieces come together and other times, you know, things just don’t fit.
Buzz, who knows what goes on these days with any or all apps and web sites? Several people yesterday mentioned they couldn’t get to their food diaries and/or news feed. Kind of frustrating. A friend wrote to me yesterday and apparently 16,000 patients of a local clinic may have had their medical information compromised in some sort of phishing scheme. If it isn’t one breach it’s another lately. She gave me the phone number to call so that ate up a bit of yesterday afternoon. I did a bit of poking around and found out just Googling my name brought up name, address, phone number, a photo of me which I have ONLY used when I set up my Google account. Anyone who wants to pay a little fee can have my email address, any court records etc. Just totally frightening.
Jackie, hello, yes the students had their day yesterday. Much news coverage and as far as I know, there were no confrontations or problems. Now that is lovely. Countdown to your cruise. Just a few days now. You must be very busy organizing everything. Oh, and I was on Facebook and those photos popped up. I found them lovely and very interesting so on a whim I posted them here. I love the garden maze!
Well, I had best forge along. Still have the church records hanging over my head. Oh and the drain fix-it people are coming on Monday. Should probably clean out a bit.
Hugs to all.
Lin
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And my almost non existent hot water is to be fixed on Monday between 7 and 11.
7!!!!!!!!. People do repairs at 7am !!!!!!!!
I'm feeling a bit smug. I told Mark I thought it was the old water heater and the plumber says it is. So a new furnace last winter, a new washing machine and now a new water heater. How about a nice new modern house Mark! I'm looking for a new apple tree as well, since the insect riddled one in the back is to be cut down. The woodpeckers will be upset.
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Spent hurs trying to figure out where my mail is disappearing! Still don't know but dinner awaits, so I'll try to get back later! Why did I ever buy a new computer?????
BELIEVE ETC!!!0 -
Anne, please stop,by and diagnose my house problems too please....
Buzz, enjoy your dinner.
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A beautiful day so off to the allotment with my neighbour to make a plan!!! The cuckoo could be heard way off in the distance on the moors so that really is a sign of Spring and hooray, it's survived a precarious journey again!
Lin ~ The one time I strolled round that maze I got lost halfway. It's quite difficult because you can't see much over the hedges but great fun!! St Michael's Mount is a fabulous place and one day I'll tell you about the time I was working with the local tv station and the make up artist and I got lost in a back staircase and ended up arriving in Lord and Lady's sitting room through a secret door.... not sure who was more surprised!!
Back later
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You certainly have had your share of adventures JACKIE!
I'm keeping off MFP today, it had the collywobbles earlier, and it is still a bit wobbly. Just to say beautiful morning here!
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Jackie, very interesting. I am always ready for stories!
Anne, hi and hope you are back later.
As for me, church stuff today. Bye.
Hugs.
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Happy Sunday! A day at home with basically nothing to do is just what I need before my son and DIL come for a visit Tuesday-Friday. The unit I went to see is smaller than the one I have or at least a different layout. I am not sure my furniture would fit so I have to take some measurements. As of now I would prefer to wait to see if a unit like mine comes up on the renters market but I do really like the location of the new one. I think time wise it all could work out but I don't want to just settle because I don't want to move again if I can help it.
I may try to change all the old wire hangers in my closet to plastic ones that I bought at the dollar store and in the process get rid of some old clothes. Also want to clean out my guest closet that has all sorts of wrapping paper and gift bags etc. Riding the bike would also be good as I did not get it done yesterday.
Enjoy your day.
Sandy
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Anne ~ There I was digging out compost from a pile in one corner of the garden to spread on my newly weeded areas when a flash caught my eye and hooray, guess what? The greengage tree you suggested I give another chance to blossom has done just that in spite of the freezing weather a few weeks ago so thank you so much!! It must have known I had been eyeing it from the top of the garden working out the best way to cut it down but not now. Long thin branches that regrew after my fierce prune are covered in sweet flowers
Sandy ~ You will know when you find the right new home so maybe visit again with an open mind and get a feel for the apartment especially if you like the area. A few bits of furniture can easily be moved on if no room but otherwise a 2nd viewing might give you wow that feeling.... or not!! LOL
Back to the compost digging and spreading!!
Jackie
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Lovely spring day. I am turning up my favorite music on the radio...Sunday Baroque on NPR station. It is so upbeat and calming at the same time. We will try a chat with our son, Damon before he takes off for an afternoon sail with his sailing group. I have had an idea of seeing about having a great quilt-maker make a special quilt for his bedroom in the sailboat. I will see if I can find fabric with interesting print and a design that will not feel “grannie-like.” One of his UNfavorite things is too much grannie stuff. The challenge to decide what is grannie-like and what is cool. Since I am not cool...you can see the issue straight away, can’t you?
Katie has her ball and is demanding an outdoor ball game. Much running and barking required.
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Beautiful JACKIE! I'm so glad you gave the greengage another chance. I find my apple trees have a bumper year, and then they rest the next year. Alas the one in the back has to come down but I will replace it with a young tree further down the garden.
Mike was over all morning and stayed for lunch so Jilly is all walked out and fast asleep. Mark and Mary Jo have just been and now gone to drive to Toronto to see Derek's baby kitten Hobbes. She's dropped me a pile of books to keep me quiet this summer.
Roy phoned so alls well with our world although the poor lad is getting very forgetful. His stepson drove him to the dentist and waited outside in the car for him. In went Roy and when he came out he forgot all about poor Tony sitting in his car. He walked the half hour home leaving poor Tony behind. Now he's had to buy him grapes I think to say he's sorry. Ain't old age wonderful!
That's about all. I'm feeling a bit like a Jilly nap myself.
Anne.
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Somehow could not turn on camera or microphone today in my new laptop, so missed videoing in facebook messenger with my son on his 64th birthday!1
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I previously asked if anyone else found they no longer have spell-check on their computer. No one answered, but on the off chance, you are also missing it, here is an answer that seems to work:--Go to any text field in Chrome and right click
In the popup menu locate Spellcheck
In that menu select Check the spelling of text field-
It appears to have brought spell check back for me! Buzz 1 -
Up at six am waiting for the water heater installers to arrive at seven! Had my trickle water bath though because you never know! I've beaten Jilly to it. She's still snoozing!
No problem with spell check BUZZ, in fact they often don't agree with my olde English or English slang and I have to over ride them the same as JACKIE does.
Anne, up with the birds.
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Getting ready for the drain people. They will arrive sometime between 8am and noon,
Anne, I hope an answer is found for the slow water problem. And that it is fixed swiftly with no mess!
Buzz, naughty spell check is always changing what I type. Often for the worse. I am on iOS most of the time. Good for you finding that menu option
Hugs.
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We need a new water heater. Will be installed on Wednesday. Meanwhile we appear to have a critter inside the walls. Scratching and bumps. Harry removed a lot of his junk and some little creatures home??? There's always something isn't there with home ownership. Mark will investigate further on Wednesday.
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Lost my post..... my fault as I was typing on my phone which then ran out of juice!! Now on laptop but lots to do packing, sorting and organising. Snowing in Norway so a rethink on what to take!!
Back later.
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Drain guy is here. Wow, that laundry drain is really clogged up!!!! Argh.1
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Hello again. Drain fixed, hedge trimmer dropped off for service, trip to Library, and waited in line for a car wash.
Anne, happy Wednesday New Water Heater Day. Critter in wall. Horror!!!!!
Jackie, sorry you lost your post.
Making lunch. Baby peas, mixed vegetables, baked Japanese red sweet potato. Yummmmmmm.
Hugs.
Lin
P. S. The weather is fabulous.
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Hello sneakers. We have a sunny day as well here. Great! We are to have almost an entire week of sun or mostly sun. Thank goodness and at last!
Grooming Katie today. Help me! Help me! This will be a big mess. We are going for the springtime short clip hairstyle. Nail trim! She also has a new spring neckerchief with pink and yellow flowers. The cleanup after the grooming session will be massive.
Anne: The critter might be a mouse family. Or a rat family. Or a squirrel family. We are very familiar with these creatures. These things just drive me into a frenzy. I become obsessed with how to get rid of them. I don’t want to murder anything but I don’t want to share a residence either.
Everyone seems very busy and getting ready for a wonderful outdoor season.
Patsy
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I'm in the middle of a Malicious something scan, but wondering what date is JACKIE's cruise?
Why a scan? Did your computer ever grind, grump and complain out loud? And this is my not-so-cheap brand new laptop!!! Thought it was my imagination last night, but am concerned about hackers due to all the crazy calls an emails I get every day! Might as well be certain, as if that's possible! Buzz
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I forgot to say Hi everyone. will try to catch up on your posts. Crazy day here; my barstool broke almos under me and everything is suddenly losing screws etc, but we have a shop of volunteer guys downstairs so I'm running back and forth every few hours! Mike was one of the guys and they have not replaced their jeweler yet! He is missed!!!
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Jackie, is the cruise the 25th?
Munching on lunch. I hate to see it end.
Buzz, I haven’t done a malicious software scan for eons. I just let defender do its thing. I install new definitions everyday and then let it run a little scan. Oh, reminds me, I do have some software to update on my laptop but I keep saying no as I have interesting tabs open and haven’t finished with them yet. Time to give up I guess. Install and restart.
More tea!! And Patsy if I could help, I would. Katie will be very beautiful and sleek when all this work is accomplished. She is a lucky pup.
Lin
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Happy Monday! I slept entirely too late this morning and now I am playing catch up. I took measurements of my neighbors walls and have decided my furniture will indeed fit in the new place. I called what might be my new landlord and told him I am interested and would like to see it once more and take some measurements. I will have my son and his wife go with me to see how they like it compared to this place. Negotiating with my landlady might be the tricky part because his unit will be available July 1st and my lease is up August 30. I talked to her this morning and explained my situation and she seems to feel it will all work out but we will see.
My son and his wife will arrive tomorrow afternoon so I have to grocery shop and clean the house. I am very excited that they are coming to Florida while I am there, it will be so much fun being together.
I would like to respond to all but time is slipping away, have a great day.
Sandy
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Tuesday already, where is the time going? We've walked round the woods in rather damp, spitty weather so I'm now downing a cup of coffee before driving into the local town for the last few items needed and some cash. George goes to the dog carer tomorrow evening with a bag of goodies that might well end up bigger than mine for the cruise! Thursday I will drive to my friends home about 2 miles away as we have a taxi booked for 6am to take us to the station then it's train with changes at Plymouth and Birmingham to Liverpool and taxi to ship setting sail in the evening. 2 days on the North sea across the top of Scotland until we reach Olden..... can't wait!!
Anne ~ Last year I had the tiniest mouse in the roof above my kitchen that wore hobnail boots so know how annoying it can be, especially when you're not sure what sort of creature it is. Step outside when Mark begins to delve then, if you see Harry you can ask him to take his pets back!!
Buzz ~ we've been told the Russians have threatened to hack our systems and routers so who knows what they might get up to. Of course it could be more fake news! I pay a nominal amount for AVG security and as long as I remember to update once a week it seems to be so far so good although I am aware nothing is 100% safe these days.
Lin ~ Drain sorted, that's good! Amazing what gets deposited out of our washing machines enough to clog the system up. At least you can breath easy next time the machine is turning!
Patsy ~ If Katie is anything like George she will be delighted to have that winter coat removed.... he's gone back to puppy ways although he did shiver slightly when I took him out to the car first thing so must remember to pack his coat in his holiday bag! We'd love to see a photo of the new Katie if you can.
Sandy ~ I do hope the new apartment works out for you and imagine since it was your landlady that chose not to offer a new lease she surely won't complain if you go a month early. Still, an unsettling time for you so fingers crossed all goes smoothly.
I've potted on 6 tomato plants and placed a few pepper seeds in a pot and am just hoping my neighbours will remember to water them when they pop round to feed Brady and Hebe. I'll leave notes of course and a key so they can empty my mailbox occasionally. My potatoes are finally in a box of compost too so hopefully a good crop in the summer to enjoy with salad.
Looking outside I see the mist is rolling in and bottom of my garden disappearing so I'd better get on into town.
Have a good day everyone.
Jackie
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BON VOYAGE JACKIE. HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK. NOW - NO WORRYING ABOUT GEORGE, THE KITTIES AND THE CHICKS.
"See" you soon.
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Happy Tuesday! My son and DIL will be arriving this afternoon and since I didn't clean yesterday that will be done this morning. Not sure what the plan for tonight will be until they get here. I know they want to go to my son's dad's house to set up a new computer they bought him but not sure if that will be today or Thursday. Tomorrow we will go see the boys as John has not met Max.
Jackie, in case you don't make it on here tomorrow have a wonderful trip. We will be thinking of you and take lots of pictures to share.
Anne, I hope the new water heater brings you lots of water pressure. I love the water pressure from my shower, I do hope the next place is the same. Your critter in the wall reminds me of when we had a bird get in our wall somehow. It scared the begitters out of me. When we finally opened the wall it flew around the basement until it found the open door and flew away.
Buzz, I have no problems with spell check on any of my devices. I also use malwarebytes and
Eset Nod32 antivirus that my son claims is one of the best. It does notify me when anything malicious comes up so I am happy with it. I did get a notice from Google Chrome one day that said I had a critical error claiming there was a dangerous try to get access to my personal logins and bank information but took a picture and sent it to my son who told me it was phony and to just scan my computer which showed no danger.
Patsy, I bet Katie looks beautiful and feels wonderful getting rid of her winter coat.
Lin, glad your drain is fixed and chores are done.
Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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