Senior Golden Sneakers
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It's just reached 30 deg here! How about everyone else?
You can do anything you like with a gooseberry LIN. Ever heard of the dessert "gooseberry fool"? Gooseberry pie and ice cream or clotted cream. mmm mm finger licking good! Anyone fancy a glass of gooseberry wine? AND in the U.K. babies are born under gooseberry bushes. Well that's what our moms and dads told us when very young. No signs of storks doing the work in my extreme youth. That came later!
Annie.0 -
Only 85 degrees F so far. Haaaaa.
Meanwhile, I had no idea how versatile the gooseberry is. My grandmother craved a gooseberry pie once in a while but they are not that plentiful here. And as far as I was told, babies are found under big cabbage leaves!
Haaaaa.
My email service is back with hundreds of messages from yesterday and today. Yippee!
Lin
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Happy Saturday!
Well, the landlady gave me $750 out of my $1350.
I really don't think it is fair, but I will just take my loss and move on.
She came just as we were about to clean and asked me to help change the code on the garage door pad. It was so hot outside and we managed to mess up the whole thing and had to call the company. The very patient man who I am sure thought these two old ladies are batty did manage to help us change the code. I gave her all the keys but one and she said I could use her pool pass until I get a new one. The place was spotless when we left so she shouldn't have any complaints.
I am going to the pool today even though there are excessive heat warnings. I will just float around on my chair and try and relax.
Bryanna came and had dinner with me last night, I made burgers on the grill. I love when she comes here but of course she is 23 and has a boyfriend and works a lot, so it is different.
Enough rambling from me, try and enjoy your day.
Sandy
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30c according to my thermometer, certainly too hot to push a lawnmower up and down my terraced lawns but I managed it. The garden looks tidy even with burnt grass but I'm sure once we get rain it will soon green up.
The earlier tennis match was entertaining and those girls can really hit a ball wow... too much grunting from one player though!
Lin, I freeze the gooseberries then make either a crumble or fool in the winter for a lovely taste of summer. A few years ago I did make wine that turned out to be the tastiest ever but never managed to repeat it.
Sandy, so what you've in effect had to do is pay for the landlady's choice of decoration for herself... a bloomin cheek but you're graciously moving on and good for you. Enjoy the pool but don't overheat.
George had a cool shower earlier so is coping well with the heat but instead of doing zoomies afterwards with Mr Fox he chose a plastic dish... very funny!
A cup of tea for me and a rest in the shade.
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I think your landlady needs a good old boot up the bum SANDY. That's almost half of your deposit. I lived in a rented townhouse here in my forties, and painted the walls and I papered. I had to take the paper down, but I got all of my deposit back! AND the landlord said I was such a good tenant despite the decorating I was welcome back anytime! She's a Greedy old thing! And you are one sweet gal for graciously moving on.
My thermometer is now showing 32 so it looks as if the forecasters and warnings will be right saying 35 by 4:00pm. Maybe I'll try frying an egg on the concrete drive just for fun.
Gooseberries! Do you remember we were called a "gooseberry" if we joined a courting couple? A chaperon I guess but I wonder why?
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Dear SANDY, of course she wasn't fair! Painting between residents is a normal function of being a landlady! But you will love your new place, which is already your new home! Lots of luck!
The fraudulent emails never stop, and no matter how real it looks, never ever click on any link! Yesterday, supposedly my credit rating was drastically changed (call quick, it warned) my new charge had been temporarily closed to protect me from hackers (!), and several other beauts showed up, though I can't remember! I sent them all to spam and then checked the real URLs, and sure enough, they were all phony! But while checking, Transunion credit bureau tried to sell me protection!
Kids arriving tomorrow, and I must clear away my junk! Not too bad, but for some reason, walking is difficult! And I am so slow, slow, slow getting about! I'm sure I used to mutter under my breath years ago, following behind some poor old dear having trouble walking!
Thank you all for your interesting posts. ANNE, I love the haircut and new picture! JACKIE, homegrown tomatoes taste REAL! Store bought are like cardboard.
Restless legs started too early today, and I cannot sit, so I doubt I'll have much computer time this coming week. They'll want to "shlepp" me around everywhere they go (ugh)!
Buzz
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Cloudy with that marine layer. Very cool, so it is sweater weather again. We also have a restriction on burning weeds or campfires in the parks and forests. All the tourists are upset epically the campers. If they were lucky enough to reserve a a camping spot, there is special fire or grill pits for cooking. It is truly tourist season. We have had. Two sets of drop in guests this past week. I a was madly straightening up my messy house as they were driving in the driveway. I threw stuff in the instant pot for chicken enchiladas and sangria in the frig. Whew! Why do I care about people I only see every 3 or 4 years? I suspect they drop by to get a free meal and use the bathroom. You can tell I am tired and cranky.
On NPR they had a program where people called in and reviewed their favorite new book. The moderators were a book editor and a bookstore owner and a librarian. Odd that the moderators all liked very literary style books. The call ins like books of political scandals and thrillers. What ever happened to romance? Fun program to listen to as we drove around on our errands.
Sandy, good attitude about the old landlady. My knee jerk reaction would be to leave a note wishing her well but to be clear, her refusal to give back the deposits was unfair and if there is renters rights where you live, illegal. Refusal to refund deposits is based on rents due, damage past normal wear and tear. We have friends that own a duplex and an apartment complex. Their complaint is about real problem renters. Serious problems...serious damage and overdue rents!
Tears of joy not dispare. I need to go into my dungeon and have an attitude adjustment!
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Watched Uruguay beat Portugal in the World Cup. Exciting game, and the temperature here did indeed reach 35. Then I watched the news and saw poor old England, and JACKIE and ROY also sweltering in the heat. Roy was all addled today probably from the heat because he phoned thinking it was Sunday. We have now dropped to a lovely cool 31 which sure beats 35. The winter was so horrible and long I will try not to moan about feeling all hot and sticky with frizzy hair and especially knowing SANDY and LIN are in endurance mode as well! PATSY in a sweater. I break out in a rash thinking sweaters! PATSY, blow some of that sea air this way, PLEASE.
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Oh joy, heavy rain in the night that did all my watering for me then this morning I took George to the woods, just the 2 of us as Scruff is off to a dog show, and I can only describe the rain as stair rods or as my brother and I used to say 60 years ago as we watched the rain hit the road outside our house, the soldiers are marching again! It's only Cornwall that's getting it as a few stormy clouds drift up from France but for once I don't mind because already the garden is looking happier. After the Beast from the East's visits in the winter I'm of the same mind as Anne, no way will I complain about the heat which in spite of rain is still with us today. Poor Roy though.... not used to that sort of heat up north where we now have several out of control brush fires to contend with.
I had missed that football result so was amazed to see Portugal go out of the world cup last night along with Argentina. I don't see England progressing on from Tuesday's game but we'll see.
Forgot eye drops this morning, an indication I think that things are beginning to feel normal rather than scratchy and tomorrow is the last day on my schedule and only once first thing, hooray!
Back from our walk my jeans were wet from the rain so I've slipped on a light summery pair of slacks with large flowery pattern, looked in the bedroom mirror and come back down stairs muttering "must lose some weight" even though another 1lb. has gone after yesterday's heat. My hips look enormous in them but no visitors or visiting today so I'll just avoid mirrors!
Patsy, when I first moved to Cornwall 40 years ago I was always putting up friends and family but after a couple of years realised this was only between the months of April and September.... not one visitor the rest of the year to enjoy our Cornish beaches, thus I quickly picked up the term take me as you find me and you know where the tea and coffee are kept!! Enough political scandals going on in the real world on a daily basis without having to read a novel on the subject.... it's that old saying about truth being stranger than fiction!
Buzz, do enjoy every minute of your family's visit and let them 'shlepp' you about as much as they want. I did smile at your comment about being behind older slow people because on the way back from the woods this morning I realised I was only travelling 28 mph on the country lanes, a speed I used to tease an older friend about if stuck behind her. Here I am a couple of years on doing exactly the same and it certainly feels fast enough to me!
Anne, I looked up the saying about someone being a gooseberry and it seems there was the term gooseberry-picker for a chaperone a few hundred years ago then once that requirement was no longer needed by society a couple wanting to be on their own but hindered by a third party would say they'd been gooseberried!! Why gooseberry-picker? I haven't looked back that far yet!
Have a peaceful and enjoyable Sunday everyone including Sandy, Lin and anyone else checking in.
Jackie
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Hello!
Buzz, enjoy your visit with family.
Our metro is a total mess. Five to ten inches of rain last night. Flooding in many places, flood gates down on the route I usually take to church. Flowing water on many streets. A house blew up last night, a person swept away in the flood, power outages.
See you later.
Hugs.
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I wish, wish, wish it would rain here for my poor garden, but NOT flood! LIN I hope, hope and pray you are safe! Shall you stay home today?
What a weird year this is between weather and politicians!
It's already sizzling here at 7:30 but I'm still determinedly not complaining.
Thanks for the gooseberry explanation JACKIE. Isn't language utterly fascinating when one digs deep. Every time I put on something less desirable in enhancing the Annie looks and think "no one will show up today" guess what!. You have been warned Jackie, BUT I bet you look great in the flowery pants.
SANDY have you rain to spoil a pool day, and PATSY are you still wearing your sweater, lucky girl! and BUZZ another lucky girl, up to her ears in family.
Enjoy Sunday whatever Nature brings, (along with my lot),
Annie.
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Oh Lin! Stay safe, my friend. I worry about you driving about during those flash floods.
I am up early ...for me. In fact it is the middle of the night. I had a brief idea of making coffee and heading into the dungeon to write a bit. But while my body is sort of awake, my brain is not firing on all cylinders yet. Nothing of a creative nature is happening yet.
Today we are to have an early dinner with our musician friend and his wife. It is his birthday. I wish I had confidence this will be fun. I fear it will upset John to see his old friend suffering so with dementia. I think it is good for both of them to get out and about socially. I will blather on and on nervously trying to cover up awkward moments when our friend struggles to find the right word or thought. This is a very cruel condition.
Our weather is mild but so far no real rain. We do have a couple of wildfires in eastern Oregon. Everyone is holding their breath.we have huge trees and lots of forests here on the Oregon coast.
Warm almond milk and a cracker or two then back to bed for an hour.
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Happy Sunday...Funday! Spent my day at the pool yesterday and plan to do so again today.
We had no rain for the last couple of days but expecting a shower later. I will have a video call with my kids later today but other than that no plans.
Patsy, sorry your creative juices didn't wake up with you, but maybe after your nap you will get in the mood.
Anne, like you when I decide to run to the store looking a sorry mess it never fails that I run into someone I know who is perfectly groomed. Stay cool and watch Jilly's feet on the pavement.
Lin, you are really getting hit with storms, I too worry about you driving through floods so please just stay home until it is safe.
Jackie, glad you got some rain to water the thirsty plants but hope the sun returns soon.
Buzz, enjoy your time with family.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Well, I am finally a G.G. (GiGI?) and what a cutie this little Mia is! 6 years old , boundless energy , and a real bundle of love! The kids arrived toward evening, and the suite took our breath away! It had been the "corporate" guest suite and everything in it was gorgeous! Bathrooms had both inside and outside sinks surrounded by magnificent quartz tile is smashing colors, and as tiny as our kitchens are, this one has the very latest features in a most unusual design. Even the eating counter, unlike my very wide Corian counter, has 3 different heights, so regular chairs can be used rather than bar stools! So elegant, and here is my son in his rather sloppy but comfortable shorts, wandering around like a king ! They took me out to dinner in a brand new "Asian Fusion" restaurant that just opened a couple of days ago across of the street in a beautiful new block of restaurants and boutiques standing where the cows used to graze!!! Such is "progress! I finally got to taste Pho, that wonder of a Vietnamese soup. Little Mia, all of 6 years old, amazed me with her ability to swirl her chopsticks around her noodles with vegetables! Such sophistication . Becoming a Great Grandmother of a complete finished charming human being is certainly delightful! And now to bed so I hope I can waken for breakfast with my family! Thank goodness they are patient with me! Buzz
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Happy days BUZZ. Mia sounds adorable.
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HOT, HOT SIZZLING HOT AGAIN. Jilly has tummy problems from the heat I think. Or maybe the cold blast from the a/c? Mike brought over a friend's no longer needed air conditioner to put in my second bedroom. He and Mark installed it but I'm not impressed. It's a moveable one with a long outlet tube to hang out the window. I'm in danger of stumbling over the darn thing. I told Mike I was managing okay with the one window a/c and a fan but apparently Mike is as stubborn as mama because I've now got two a/cs. Probably get two electricity bills, as in doubled, as well! I shall manage with just my old one and fan when he's back at work or home, evil laugh.
It's hard not to wish for a cold wintry blast and icicles hanging from the eaves, but I'm still trying, honest.
It was so hot I decided not to cook so we trotted over to The Boot for take out lunch which is Italian of course, hence the name, and had Caesar salad and a wonderful pizza named "fun guy" because it's the mushroom pizza. Took Jilly for the ride and of course she got the usual oohing and aahing from the staff who wanted her brought inside before the restaurant part filled up. Mike says she the best ambassador ever because we came home with a huge pizza and a huge salad which we enjoyed for two meals instead of one.
After that excitement we more or less wilted for the rest of the day,
Annie ......who wilt today as well! Although we are down to a more "comfortable" 32 C.
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Early morning again. Also not sure if I can stay up. I might have to hit my pillow again. I wanted to say hello and trudge into the dungeon for coffee and peck on the computer for a while. Before I do I must say Buzz: how delightful!, meeting your great grand daughter. She sounds like her great Grendmother. Also delightful and sophisticated.
More later,
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The windows and door are wide open and there's a pleasant breeze drifting into the cottage possibly because we still have a threat of French thunder storms. We walked in the woods 1st with Scruff and her mum then I dropped George home before taking my car for fuel and a store for dog treats. Last night I didn't sleep well as both hips were painful but a hot shower followed by our walk has eased them so after lunch I
hope to potter in the garden. Brush fires still burning in the north and idiot people seen setting them.... what madness and stupidity!
Buzz, how wonderful young Mia sounds and she must swell your heart and also give you hope for future generations to make things right in your country one day. The guest apartment sounds luxurious so your family will have a great time.... might not want to leave!
Anne, your boys obviously want you to be comfortable while the heat continues but you're like me when it comes to any spare room summer or winter, I just shut the door!
Patsy, you are probably still snoozing if you did get back to bed... happy dreams! I hope lunch with your friends went well, never an easy illness to cope with.
Lin, You didn't risk travelling yesterday after that bad weather did you? Monday so probably a busy day for you out and about if the roads have cleared.
Sandy, pool day again? It seems you are already well and truly settled in your new Home.
A light lunch for me now while keeping one eye on the sky where it's looking threatening... lovely and warm though.
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Happy Monday! My old landlady woke me up at 7:45 so I am glad I went to sleep earlier last night. She wants her keys that I have so will bring them to her later this morning. I needed them to lock the door when we were finished cleaning on Friday. I also saw and talked to my new landlord at the pool yesterday. I will be meeting him later also to get a new pool pass and to get new keys for my main door. I told him about some repairs needed and he will come and look at them, when I don't know. My cleaning girl is coming after lunch and after I let her in I am going to sit for the boys. Busy day.
Lin, I do hope you are okay, I just read where one of your newscaster was swept away in flood waters and died. 7 inches of rain in just a few hours is horrific! Praying all is right with you.
Jackie, I am all organized just waiting for a curtain sheer for my guest room and trying to figure out how to hang my valance for the vertical blinds in my living room. None of the clips I have tried are working so I will go to Home Depot to see if they can help.
Buzz, how wonderful that your are a GG, but we knew you were great before that. Enjoy your time with family and don't wear yourself out.
Patsy, instead of getting up and going back to bed, why don't your just roll over and go back to sleep? lol
Anne, I really prefer to open my windows but in this heat that is impossible. At first I though the A/C wasn't working too good, but then last night when it cooled down outside I had to turn it up because I was freezing. If you get too hot I am sure you will turn on the bedroom A/C just to keep the house cool.
Enjoy your day.
Sandy
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Hello friends. I did find my way to church yesterday. So many people with flooded basements, cars floating about in the water and where water ran over the roads but had gone down, oh my, lots of debris with some roads actually washed away. Clean-up in the metro will go on for a very long time. Rivers are either still high or flooding while the creeks have gone down. I still cannot get to my friend’s pool party on Wednesday via my regular route as that roadway is still flooded. It may be better by then, if not, a long detour is in store.
The roads in my neighborhood are fine and I have been to Trader Joe’s this morning for nice fresh produce. Score!!! (I am prepared for the 4th of July!). I am going to Tai Chi this afternoon but otherwise plan to be at home. Temperatures are increasing again after our little break in the heat. Although massive flooding and storm damage were much too high a price to pay.
Buzz, how absolutely wonderful Mia sounds. Aren’t little girls just so charming? Enjoy each moment with your family. So so happy for you.
Sandy, I am annoyed with your ex-landlady. She is just incredibly insensitive and okay, mean! Who knew she would be Dragon Lady? I hope you do not have to see her at all when she has her keys back. Meanwhile, you are packing a lot into each day. Enjoy as much pool time as you can. I know you enjoy it and I am sure that is a great place to relax.
Anne, I am sure your boys are trying to make certain you are okay in the heat wave. It is dangerous after all. They just love you and the Bean and worry for your comfort. My what fringe benefits to having an adorable and loveable little companion. Extra super people food! Haaaaa. I hope you enjoyed that pizza. Be cool!
Patsy, another early morning for you. I am sorry your sleep was disturbed once again. I hope overall you are getting enough rest. Hugs. (I am sipping coffee now. Yummmm.)
Jackie, I hope your hips are not hurting now. I am glad the walk and the hot shower helped! When I wake up each morning it is always a day of surprises. But the first surprise is always what hurts, what new thing has happened and what could I do to cope with the new discomfort. Seriously, I am thrilled to wake up but patching myself together each morning takes a bit more time.
Must move along now. All best wishes for a happy day.
Hugs.
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Gulp, running as fast as fast as I can!1
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We finally got to the dining room a bit after 6 (which is considered beyond bounds in this grey/white haired community) and little princess was a huge hit! I think not one person missed the opportunity to come and ooh and aah over her. Her hair is done in those finely braided triangular sections with little beads toward the tips, one of which hangs over her huge black eyes, and she's missing 2 front teeth, and she behaves just wonderfully well, so was a huge hit, Toward the end of dinner, after responding to about the hundredth cooing visitor, she said to me with huge sincerity, "GiGi, how come you are so popular?"Could it be the comments had not turned her little head? I have not mentioned the main water-main broke this morning , leaving my building without water all day! Yech! I also got rid of 3 large packages of batteries, Cs, Ds and V9 or 12 (?) that no longer work. Hurricane season is here, so I'd better replace them quickly! Some of my lanterns require 8 D batteries apiece!
JACKIE, sorry for you regarding early morning hip problems! Would massaging help?
SANDY, I recall those earlier days when your former landlady quickly replaced many articles that were barely wearing out! We used to remark about how nice she was! But that was back when she needed you! What a drastic turnabout! Since this new owner is using the apartment as investment income, perhaps you can remain a permanent tenant! Fingers crossed for you!
ANNE, sons can become super protective of mothers, as I well know ! I agree with you about the electric bills and like you, would not use an A/C in a room I did not enter! But you know they mean well, and are just concerned for your comfort. Lucky you! Awful news about your floods
PATSY, so unlike you to give into a need for more bedtime! I hope your needs are being met
and if your stressing regards matters over which we have little or no control, try visualizing gorgeous sunsets or something you love! Will it work ? I don't know but let ME know and I'll do likewise!
LIN, News about your flooding areas had become THE topic of the day on TV! Yet those escaping weather change are playing a very dangerous game! Just be very careful, dear!
Off to sleep now, I hope... Buzz
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Our walk in the woods left poor George totally spooked this morning as he suddenly sensed we were being watched by something or someone he didn't like refusing to play in the river but instead sniffing the air, watching the hill above the water, scratching his back feet into the ground then jumping as if someone had crept up behind him. My thought is dogs always have a much better sense of their surroundings than us so after a short while when he obviously wasn't going to settle we walked back to the car and home. There are stories of ghosts and hauntings in that area going back hundreds of years and yesterday Scruff became unsettled barking at no one so perhaps the warm weather has lifted the spirits haha!!
Buzz, it seems Mia is the hit of the show dear of her as she delights everyone.... I expect you are quite popular too though!! My hips are now bone on bone so some time soon I must bite the bullet and move towards surgery but I'll sort my cataracts first.
Plenty of chores to do today while we have some clouds drifting by keeping the temperature a couple of degrees cooler so I'll get on and sip my coffee at the same time. So pleased Lin came through the local storms and Sandy is settled. Did Patsy make it back to bed yesterday? Oh yes and I think it's Jeri's birthday today but will have to start again if I look back at the list so if it is and you check in HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
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And indeed it is. HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERI, and I hope it's cooler in your neck of the Canadian woods.
Another sizzler here, and a good idea to stay in and watch England in the World Cup. My lads ARE super thoughtful, BUT don't pay my bills, the electricity one is really high in this province. So down to one a/c again with unwanted doors shut and the second a/c on only when one of them pokes his nose around the back door! Love them for their thoughtfulness but they have yet to live on the old age pension. Ignorance is indeed bliss! Lol.
I believe ghosts cool the atmosphere down JACKIE. Maybe George and Scruff are onto something! We could do with a few spirits around here!
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Happy birthday Jeri!
Hugs
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Good morning all. Looks like we are to have a sunny day. We have been lucky to escape too much heat. We also have pretty expensive electric bills. I have thought about some alternative sources. John wisely looked at maintence issues. We don’t have much sunshine in the winter and it is spotty in the summer. Photo voltaics wouldn’t be useful. Sometimes very warm and sunny, some times not. Wind energy might work but people talk about the maintence of the windmills. It would need to be very high. We have some 100 ft. Plus old growth trees in our forest. Oh well! We go down stairs and just hide out with TV and movies when things get uncomfortable. Our son is consumed with his work and sailing. He does check in with us weekly. So Anne, you are, indeed, one lucky girl. I’ll bet your sons would help you with electric bills if needed. But you, being the strong independent woman that you are, cope with heat and cold and aches and pains. It appears to me that all the sneakers are adept at copeing.
I am fine but could use a bit more sleep. I will work on that. That silly Katie tried to eat one of my wool dryer balls. I remember Anne and Jackie talking about a command ...DROP IT!” It worked. I rewarded her with a treat. It only works about 50% of the time however.
Lunch with our musician friend and wife was enjoyable. Our friend had a good day and only dropped out a few times. He just sort of goes away and a grey fog clouds his mind. We all keep going and his mind clears after awhile. John talks sports and music with him and he loves that.
So cool it, my little petunias.
Patsy
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Have a great day!
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Happy Tuesday! I really don't know how Lisa is going to cope with three little kids, I was worn out watching two of them. Makes me think of Jeri's daughter who has nine or ten I believe. I am sure that is why we have our children young so when we are grandmas we can go home. I gave my old landlady the keys and pool pass so there is no reason to stay in contact with her anymore. When she answered the door the painter was there which made me twinge a little but I am fine today. I stopped at Home Depot and ordered a new valance holder and valance for my vertical blinds. It was only $20 so I wish I would have done it originally and saved myself all the frustration. I have some errands to run today and hopefully I will be done with everything if that is even possible.
Patsy, have you looked into solar panels? My daughter in Florida had them put in and saves a lot of money in electric. The cost is expensive but they figured it all out and in the end it all worked out for them.
Anne, do what you can to stay cool, the heat can be dangerous to us elders. It is making Babe more dizzy and he keeps his A/C down with all the ceiling fans going. I personally think it is stress.
Jackie, very strange behavior in George, someone or something spooked him. Not sure I believe in ghosts per se but then again I have heard some strange stories about them.
Buzz, Mia seems like an adorable little girl, any chance of any pictures? Am I right in assuming that her mother has been married before and is now married to your son? Correct me if I am wrong which happens often.
Lin, glad you are safe but be careful of those rising waters after the fact. I hope you get to the pool party with no problems and have a wonderful time.
Have a good one.
Sandy
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Good morning, a scorcher day on the way! I have made refrigerator iced tea and iced coffee and made my way to the Senior discount day at the drug store. Now home until book club this evening.
I am not sure what I will do today. Maybe read and mess with some type of colors.
I went to Tai Chi yesterday but we didn’t do much Tai Chi. The instructor also teaches regular exercise classes and does that rather than Qigong. I am aching all over from her regular hard on the joints exercises and stretches. She even had us doing modified push ups for gosh sakes. I must find a way to fake it next time. Or maybe it is a coincidence?
Patsy, oh my gosh, Katie tried to eat a dryer ball? The ones I have are fairly large!!! I am glad the drop it command worked. Now that mention has been made of power bills I will chime in and express my dismay at my recent power bill. I hope that is not a trend. Being in this suburb means I cannot look into much for alternate power sources. Too many zoning regulations. I do wish I had an automatic back up electric system (reminded when 19,000 people lost power Saturday evening) and they do sell them in this area but I know they are pricey and I do not know how much maintenance is required. Back in the day on the farm, back up generators were run on gasoline or hooked to a tractor which also ran on gas or diesel so it had to be working fine in order to have the generator work. Well, on that happy note let’s move on.
Jackie, ooooh, spooky happenings in the woods? Hummm, not something I would care to experience. I hope whatever is there will settle down again!
Anne, stay indoors! The heat. Oh my. The heat index is expected to be around 100 tomorrow so I don’t think I will stay at that pool party for long. I would like to visit a bit though so we will see.
Buzz, what a darling story about Mia. She is a charmer. I hope someone takes a picture of you with her. So sorry about that water main! I hope all is back in proper order now.
I did get in touch with a couple who lives in an area that was very hard hit on Saturday evening. Their house is fine but the neighbor across the steeet has water damage. And the roads to the dialysis center are fine so luckily they are okay. She said otherwise, their suburb is a mess.
I have another friend who got water in her basement and she is afraid her furnace and washer/dryer are ruined. I hope her grand daughter and family are helping her. Although trying to do anything for her is just about impossible now.
Must clean veggies soon.
Be well, be safe.
Hugs.
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SANDY, I don't know how you manage 2! Just little Mia, with her Nana (My son's wife; he became an instant grandpa!) taking care of her, wears me out with her immense energy! But she's so lovable I don't mind one bit! Glen promised to take a picture.
JERI,
Everybody, Have a fabulous 4th! Buzz
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