Senior Golden Sneakers
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Buzz - you are so kind and helpful. I don't have the words to express it. Please take are of yourself my dear.
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I don't know why your text is in blue Marie........I kind of like it.
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Sandy - your apartment is gorgeous. I think you should be a decorator. Soooooooooo perfecto!0
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Shirley - glad you were able to get some yard cleanup work accomplished. You never know when bad weather might arrive and it's good to have things put away.0
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Happy Wednesday!!
I am going to my niece's to get my hair colored and she lives about 45 minutes from me. I have some errands to run and tonight is bingo so not sure I will get back here or not. Have a great day.
Sandy
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LIN - Just read your post and I am tired just reading it. I can't imagine how you are feeling. Do you ever get a break?
- Glad to hear your Dad is back in hospice. Seems like he gets better care there anyway. Hope things calm down for you.
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JERI - Love the pictures of the grandkids. Such a happy group. The kids table brings back memories when my
girls were at the kids table.
I just got back from my Yoga Class and today was a segment at the end with a meditation. Nice to be in the
moment for a change and not running around all the time. I am still liking it very much and every week it is
different. After yoga I went to chat with my MIL and got caught up on family news. Looks like Zach her
great-grandchild, won't be going any further with Lacrosse due to an injury on his knee. He went to
Washington DC this past weekend to play a game and his knee blew up again. I think his career is done.![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
according to his Dad. He was hoping for a college scholarship, but it looks dim.
When we were in Annapolis we got a call from Kathy (our youngest) and her and Fraser brought a house.
When they were at our house last weekend we saw some pictures of the house but I never thought it would
be so fast. They will be about 2 hours away from us, so not any closer that I was hoping for.
Their closing date is January 15th on Kathy's birthday. They still have to sell their townhouse so the closing date
may be closer we have to wait and see. She is due April 8th with the baby so she will definitely need help
unpacking when the time comes. Such exciting news.
Okay have to go and finish making my lunch and get some things done.
Shirley
Ontario, Canada
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Just messing around..........sorry...........
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Hi, Wimpy, and this is not an unusual pattern for the stage your Dad is in! Just be prepared for the "wild" swings, and you, the caregiver, are probably suffering more at this point! We are all here for you, sweet LIN. It is not easy, and stop apologizing for reacting like any other normal person. You really go above and beyond the necessary, luv!
Nice to see Diane again! As always, full of nice observations!
PHOEBE, Keep thinking positive; you are so strong and this too shall work out as it is meant to be! And thank you for the knowledge you bring to MARIE and yours truly! Technology appeared much later in our lives, and your explanations help considerably!
Cleaning up for a new cleaning helper tomorrow, so it's my day to get rid of some of my clutter! Why do I let things gather? Chaotic mind? Discovered a puddle on the floor this morning near the A/C and the maintenance fellow was here within 3 minutes of my call. I'm trying to sort out and get rid of good stuff I couldn't part with when we moved. But since I never use them, this is the time to close my eyes and put it in the "donation" apartment! Meanwhile, I'm still struggling in the self-discipline area. I see biscotti, I eat biscotti! Or anything else delicious! What has happened to my control button.
Hugs to you all and I'll return when I can. Buzz 0 -
Lin - what an ordeal for you. Hugs
Phoebe - glad you got the appts booked. Hope everything continues to go well.
Diane - the luncheon sounds fun. Glad everything is working so well.
Marie - love to hear how busy you are. You do such gorgeous work.
Buzz - Mike's trip sounds wonderful. Makes my heart glow to think of it.
Must run. Off to the eye doctor for an exam. I need to get new glasses but I hate picking out frames. But must grit my teeth and put up with it.
Here's a photo from our recent trip.
Have a great day everyone.
Jeri
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phoebe you are the most caring person I know and Jim is so lucky to have you. us sneakers are lucky to have you as our friend. too. Fixing to make me some pumpkin flax and oat fiber muffins for breakfast
Did get my beans cook not in time for lunch but did have left over turkey sausage meat l for lunch and Slice sweet potatoes/2. I love the sweet potatoes cook in the foil packet I added a t. of real sugar cinnamon 1/2 T. butter Oh so good trying to get away from Splenda Will have my beans tonight with broccoli salad , tea For snacks 1/2 large apple
. Take care all I did not get to embroidery today. Dang machine kept breaking my tread. Will take bobbin out and check for dust and loose threads when I get in the mood.
Hugs to each one of you
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Lin, is there a hint of an explanation of why your Dad is sleeping so much? Is that a sign of stroke? Hope he is settled for the winter. Hate to think of him being shuttled. And You, dear, what are you sorry about? We are always so glad to see a post from you, Any post!
Marie, I get the urge to bake when the weather cools. Last Thursday, i bought cake mix and all purpose flour and a couple of other things for recipes i wanted to try. The doctor's phone call put a halt on all of that! I may bake to give away closer to the holidays.
Jim met with a very nice doctor today. He ordered many lab tests, which we got all done today, no fasting necessary. Jim said he feels like a pincushion, lol. 8 vials! Another appointment tomorrow. A dispatcher from work called today. I told him most of what had been happening since last Thursday. I had them laughing when I told them I was looking for volunteers to help with Jims enema! So glad he doesn't need one of those!
missing several, Barbie, Gayla, Chris, who else? Kaci?
Night all
Phoebe0 -
I made flax pumpkin cake today. It turn out real well. It was low carbs It was suppose to have been muffins and I bake it in one of those small chicken pot pie pans and they turn out to be pumpkin crustless pie. it was low carbs Had one for dinner so no apple for me tonight. I made 2 so the other one will be for my breakfast. If my blood reading is down in the morning
it should be about time for Nola to come down from the mountains And I miss Kaci too, Chris and long time since we heard from our friend Gayla. Barbie been out of town again
If you don't bake it you can't eat it. It is best for Jim to stick to fruit till he gets stabalize.
well they sent the newest Ebola off to your state. terrible thing to have happen I hear that they have a cute little dog in quarantine for 21 days. too Bless it heart it look so sad in his cage. It all is a very sad thing.
how long have you and Jim been off work now? I bet Possum miss going to work. How is she doing now?
Lin you are a character I love your witty way since I first met you on our game topics Do take care.
Love you guys
Marie
PS I posted a new joke.
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does it have a yellow sign sayiny New post?0
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My problems But I must control my carbs
I try to make a pumpkin chocolate low carb muffin yeaterday But it taste and look just like a crustless pie. Very good and did not raise my blood sugar My blood sugar was 119 this morning. Just what my doctor order Even with some pinto beans. For dinner So it must be controlling your carbs what count. today I will take a cup of beans and add some veggies and make a soup for lunch and have a cup of bean soup. May make some chips out of cheese to go with it.
Marie have a nice day Its Thursday0 -
Marie, do you ever add cumin or chili powder to you beans or soup, also smoked paprika?
Yes, you are right no baking for me. We think we may have something else figured out. We put an injection in his arm this morning. Usually it is his abdomen. Checked after breakfast, 181! First time below 200 in a long while. We've been off since appx. August 22!
drinking a cup of tea, then shower, and Jims next dr appt.
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phoebe how often do Jim check his blood count? I never try my arm but have use my hand just before my wrist when my fingers get sore. I test 4 times a day.really I don't think I could do it in my arms. does it hurt to get it in his arms.Glad to hear the great readings for Jim. I test mine before breakfast, before lunch, before Dinner and before bed. looks like a fun day. at the doctors office Hope you get good news.
Don't know what I will attempt to do today except fix my meals.
Marie0 -
Happy Thursday!! My niece did a terrific job on my hair, love the color and the style. It is another rainy morning but hope it clears up before my meeting. I went to the jeweler yesterday and bought Robby a cross with a praying baby on it and a chain so he can wear it for his Baptism on Sunday. It was more money than I wanted to spend but also had it engraved with his initials, date of Baptism and he also added grandma in very small letters. It will be a great remembrance of his grandma and Lisa can wear it until he gets older.
I have no errands for a change so after my meeting I can come straight home and rest. I didn't get a lot of sleep so very tired today. The landscapers woke me up cutting grass for our complex.
Marie, I don't remember my dad checking his blood count with his diabetes, did they do that 40 years ago??? He gave himself his shots in his thighs, used to make me cringe.
Glad your count was good this morning, always is a good way to start your day.
Phoebe, nice to read that Jim's count was down this morning, that should make him feel better. Good luck at the doctor's office. Being off is nice but not bringing money in must hurt unless your company is giving you medical leave with pay.
Jeri, another beautiful picture and btw I forgot to mention how beautiful your grandchildren are. Christmas must be wonderful for your family with all those kids. Hope your infection is on the mend now that you are home.
Buzz, on this move I decided to get rid of as much as I could that I never use including some clothes I never wore more than once. The salvation army store got a lot of nice things from me and someone should be happy.
I think it is funny how we straighten up for our cleaning people, why do we pay them??
Shirley, congratulations to your daughter and family on the new house. Too bad it is two hours from you but at least it is in the same state. Sorry about your nephews knee, it sounds like he had a promising career. I loved yoga when I did it, but that was ten years ago when I was younger like you.
Lin, you must have been playing around or bored with how you posted separately in a new box. Wait, I don't think bored is in your life, you are always on the move. I too, am glad your dad is back in hospice, they seem to take better care than the usual nursing home staff. Just be sure to take care of yourself please.
Diane, good to hear from you and love your sense of humor. Glad you meet some good friends and can enjoy your new house with new happy memories.
Has anyone heard from Barbie, I miss her posts and hope all is okay with them.
Time to eat and get ready for meeting.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello friends. Cooked some pinto beans, ran over and got my glasses checked. After that fall I wondered if they were damaged or needed an adjustment. I could not believe it---the frames are scratched up but nothing is cracked or broken and the lenses are just fine. Amazing---my face really took a hit from them and the pavement but they survived! Wahoo! Also picked up some frozen strawberries at Trader Joe’s (they were out when I stopped yesterday). I’ve made several phone calls and am waiting for callbacks. Tried to call my dad but he’s not answering this morning. Need to do some more walking, need to chop vegetables, and I’m meeting a friend later for an “Essential Oils” class at Whole Foods and then an online event whenever I can login.
Sandy – I am glad you’re happy with your hairdo. It just makes a person feel so good to have your hair look the way you want it to. The gift for Robby sounds wonderful. It is so thoughtful of you. I hope you get some rest later.
Phoebe – gosh darn it. Appointment after appointment. Yipes, so tiring!! I hope the doctors can get things on an even keel for Jim. And I hope you are feeling well. We don’t hear much about you when there are such intense things going on with DH. Love you my friend! Hoping and praying for better days. Oh and I was sorry about all my messing about with posting. The last post was such a mess I finally deleted everything and put in the cat picture since I couldn’t delete it! And as far as sleeping goes, thy don’t know why my dad is sleeping so much. Many people on that wing spend a lot of time sleeping. I am so glad my dad can receive his services right there at the nursing home and there is no disruption to his life. The hospice nurse has a notion that my dad is having some type of mini-strokes or TIAs or something similar. He does not remember anything about Tuesday---that I was there or anything.
Marie – I think you do a great job with all of your cooking creations. WTG on controlling the carbs. It is helping you so much. Excellent! I thought of you as I cooked my pinto beans this morning. (And I did read your joke!! Thanks….)
Jeri – another tremendously beautiful picture. I can’t say it enough---I adore the pictures you share with us. Thank you so much. Have you had the tests you mentioned earlier regarding food sensitivities???
BUZZ – I did smile too---cleaning up for the cleaner. When I had one, I did the same thing and so did my mother before me. It’s something women seem to do! I hope your legs are improving daily.
Shirley – wow, that was quick with the home purchase! I’m sorry they won’t be closer to you. I am sorry about the injury----losing the potential for a scholarship must make it doubly tough. You are just a darling to volunteer to help your daughter with the unpacking when that time comes. Happy yoga to you—your class sounds wonderful.
Off I go----things to do and I would actually like to look at the newspaper at some point. Funny it’s delivered well before sunrise but I never get around to taking a look at it until day is done…….! But I only get what they call the weekend plan so I don’t have a newspaper each day.
Hugs to all. Hope to hear from everyone soon.
Lin in Sunny Central Iowa
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and a few more are these all we get Did we lose all of the others 0
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Hi Sneakers,
Just had a long talk from my daughter Kathy about the new house and she had a doctor appt. and all is going
well and normal.
She will be needing help to pack things up before they move to the new house so I volunteered to help as
she will have to take it easy now. We also discussed a baby shower which I think will happen after the
baby is born because her mother in law will be away for the winter months so she wouldn't be able to
come. Exciting news all around.
I just got back from the jewellery store and am getting two of my rings fixed because the stones
are loose. One is a bloodstone ring from my Mom and the other I got from points from a catalogue
with a purple stone and diamonds. I want to give the purple stone ring to my oldest daughter
because that is her birthstone.
I have had such good luck with this lady and always learn something when I go there.
I bought some metal polish cleaner at the boat show and am anxious to shine up anything that is
metal in the house.
PHOEBE - More apts and hope things settle down for Jim.
LIN - Interesting to see if your Dad has had a mini stroke since all he wants to do is sleep. Is
your doctor going to test him for that? Never feel sorry about talking with us about problems
because we do the same thing. The essential oils sounds interesting, tell us about it when its
done.
MARIE - The others will be back, someone messaged me today and gave me a link from another
thread I was on. It's so difficult to find these posts after you do get there. I really don't like these
changes lately.
BUZZ- We do collect a lot of things over the years. I am a thrower outer and only keep things
for a few years and if I don't use them they get donated.
Now to do some polishing.
Shirley
Ontario, Canada (sunny but cool today)
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Hi Shirley - no, there will be no testing since he is on hospice care.
Off to meet my friend, do a bit of shopping and hoping to learn a lot at this class.........we'll see. Should be fun.
Lin0 -
its been awhile but I am still hanging in there on a plateau but gradually going down.
Its been a bad week for me One of my 16+ year old cats died on Monday One of the cuddlers I miss him fortunatley I have the others still
Don't like this new format
Laura0 -
good to see you back Sorry about your cat and you will get used to this If you hae any question just let Sandy know.
Hugs
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Jake says "Thank you" for all the birthday wishes. We were out of town for four days including his birthday. He went out to dinner with a friend who has a birthday earlier in the week and I went out the same night with two women I haven't seen in awhilethe cog for editing shows up at the top right corner of your post for only an hour after you post and when you click on it, it will tell you how long you have to edit.
I went for my eye exam Tuesday---it has been over two years--we went to a new place (a lot less expensive for new glasses than the last one)---the eye doctor was awesome----I broke my glasses months ago and didn't want to spend the money for new ones so I'd been wearing the previous ones so my eyesight was pretty lousy---my new glasses will be ready in about ten days and have frames with a tiny bit of purple Today I taught the intermediate line dance class---the regular instructor has gone to Maui for two weeks with her husband for their 40th anniversary. I spent an afternoon practicing the dances because it's different to be in the front of the room than it is to be dancing with the group. I was nervous but it went great. Tomorrow I'll teach my usual beginner class.
My new computer and printer have arrived but the computer guy won't be here until tomorrow afternoon to get everything going.......then I should be able to keep in touch more.....without the computer to putter with while Jake and I watch TV, I've been riding the exercise bike a whole lot more and burning a lot more calories Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
My word for 2014 is “mindful”
October Resolutions
*walk 18,000 steps a day
*act the way I want to feel
*strength training twice a week
* answer the letter to my friend that I've been putting off too long
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Sandy could you send Chris the link to our new Discussion group she says she can only get on here By phone
I would try to but I would probable send her the wrong one. I told her I would get you to send it to you in the news feed Where she is posting now.
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Another day, a good one. More labs for Jim tomorrow. The doctor he saw today has changed his meds , lol! I have lots of notes that I took. She kept changing things, so now we are a bit confused but I think we should be able to figure out what meds to take, etc. We have a pharmacy here now.
Laura, I'm sorry to hear that you lost one of your babies. It is hard, I know. Otherwise, I'm glad to see a post from you.
Lin, I understand that they wont do tests etc., for your Dad now. Maybe the sleepiness is a blessing, a way to keep him calm and hopefully, in no pain. Tell us about essential oils. Id like to know the basics. For one thing, I was checking out the oils in a health food store, opening the samples for a sniff. They were awful. Not at all what I expected. Very strong. Is that normal? I haven't given them a second chance, lol.
Shirley, I detect excitement in your post, am I right, grandmother? Lol. You will be busy, but let us hear from you when you have time. 2 hours away is not so bad, just takes a little more planning. How is Dave doing? His MRI is soon, I think.
Marie, i may have to get out my can of pumpkin this weekend. You've inspired me.
I did get the results from my MRI, the second one. I dont have a fracture in my mid back like they thought I had from xrays. The pain is treatable. The nerve block wore off today. I didnt know how it would feel, but after being pain free, it doesn't feel so great. I have an appointment for a week from now, and the doctor says they will give me the second block and injections for my knees. Then, look out, I may trot, for a few seconds! In the office complex with the doctor today, I saw a sign for an acupuncturist. I think id like to check it out.
Barbie, welcome back! You were missed.
see you all tomorrow
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phoebe I am going to attempt another pumpkin muffin this morning cut the pumpkin down some and see if get a muffin or a pie wither way it will be good and low carb. there are tons of low carbs pumpkin recipes on the internet. Showing a two lb lost this morning after a good week on low carbs Now to try for another one. I can do it
My blood reading was 95 this morning my average for the month was 130 Hope to get that down by the first of Nov.
Sure hope they get your pain under control .
Lin
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Phoebe
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Jeri
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Sandy
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Chris
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Laura
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Shirley
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Barbie
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All of the Sneakers
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hugs Buzz, Phyllis And to all I miss.
Marie.
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MARIE - You are one of the Beautiful Person's on this site as well as all of our Sneakers. Everyone is AWESOME!
Good morning,
A lazy morning. As you can see I put an icon on our group. It's our spinnaker from our boat. It's not a water cooler which I didn't have an icon for. I hope no one objects, I thought it looked pretty.
A very blustery and rainy day. Good thing I did all that gardening and dumped all the flowers and now we are ready for winter. That bad word
Dave got his MRI results and as I thought he has bulging discs in his back L4 and L5 and the nerve was affected
so that is why he had weakness in his leg and hip. His strength is back due to our chiropractor. Our doctor
said to keep going to the Chiropractor and he will make an appt. for a back specialist in two weeks. That
apt will also take a long time to get. There are not many back specialists in our area. The doctor said we could
cross the border and go to the States but we have no coverage over there. So he will have to wait. Our
chiropractor will give him exercises to do and it will be a trial and error thing until he knows what works well for him.
I talked to my daughter Kathy yesterday and she had her doctor apt and all is going well and normal. We also talked about a baby shower in the future and we will probably have it when the baby is born. Her MIL will be
gone for the winter months so we want her there so we will postpone until then. I also will help her pack up
her things before they move because she won't be able to do it all. It will be a busy time.
Well I better get some breakfast and do my exercises. I did lose 3.4 lb. of Annapolis vacation weight and now
to continue the journey and get back to my ticker weight. A work in progress. I will get Dave to bring my
bike in the house soon and put it on the turbo trainer so I can add more exercise to my routine.
Have a great day!
LIFE IS SHORT...FORGIVE QUICKLY, LOVE TRULY, LAUGH UNCONTROLLABLY..AND NEVER REGRET ANYTHING THAT MADE YOU SMILE !!!
Shirley
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Although I am retired I still like Fridays.........!
Shirley - you got a lot of good news yesterday. I am so glad your daughter is doing well and that DH is getting help from the chiropractor and that you lost some of your Annapolis weight gain. All great things!
Marie - you are so kind and sweet----you are a great person and I am so glad you are my friend.
Phoebe - I'll try to post something later about essential oils but they are VERY VERY strong and you dilute them with various carrier oils etc. to use them. I happen to love the scents when I go to the store and I have quite a collection of them. I am very interested now in making my own concoctions for things like breathing better rather than buying Vicks or making lip balm, etc.
Barbie - I am so happy you are getting new glasses and that soon your new computer will be hooked up. Little by little right?
Laura - welcome home! I am sorry about your dear friend. It is so difficult to lose a trusted companion. I hope you are doing okay.
Sandy - hi, did you get any rest yesterday? I hope your day is going well.
Hello to everyone I've missed. Hugs.......
Lin0 -
Happy Friday!! Yippee! I lost 2.6 pounds and I am excited!! Not sure what I changed, but I ate at home more this week and did get some exercise in. Not enough exercise but it is a start. Babe and I are going to the movie today to see Gone, then we will probably get something to eat. I ordered all my baby equipment for when I start watching Robby on November 15th. A bed, an activity chair, a bottle warmer and a walker.
They can supply the diapers, wipes and food. I just hope I can lift this big boy because he is already 20 pounds at 2 1/2 months.
Shirley, would Dave consider surgery if recommended? I had a bulging disc and had surgery years ago and also had sciatic for which I also had surgery. Both helped immensely although I do have some arthritis in both my back and knees so damp weather is not my friend. Happy to hear your daughter's pregnancy is going well and I think having the baby shower after the baby is born is an excellent idea. Congratulations on the weight loss. BTW, I don't see any icon where did you put it??
Marie, you are number one to receive the beautiful person award, thank you for sharing with us. Congratulations on your two pound loss!! I sent a message to Chris with the new link so hopefully she finds us. I couldn't find her on my home page, not sure why.
Phoebe, good luck at the doctors today, soon things should be normal. Good to hear that you don't have a fracture in your back, what did they say it was?? Your shots sound like what I got for my sciatic. Shots in your knees as well, you will be running around in no time.
Barbie, so good to hear from you, I didn't remember you went out of town. I hope Jake enjoyed his birthday as you did with your friend. Good news on the glasses as well, always good to save money. Today is the day for the new computer to be set up, I bet that will make you happy.
Laura, so happy your found us and I am so sorry about your cat. It is so hard to lose our pets, they are like children to us. I don't think many of us like the new format, but we will get used to it eventually.
Lin, shopping, cooking, phone calls, meetings......busy as usual.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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