Senior Golden Sneakers
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Mystery History right in JACKIE's backyard! How exciting!
PATSY, your side of the election went well and I'm jealous! Florida went very close but with Republican Trump followers taking all! We lost Nelson and a young fellow running for governor , but so close, there will be recounts for both. Former Governor Scott now leads as Senator by 16,000 points and I hope he loses as he has made his billions illegitimately by stealing from Medicare, etc. He's another Trump! For ordinary people, the Florida elections are a disaster!
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Meanwhile, our community is broken up by the firing of our beloved Chaplain. The slogan of our places is "Where Loving Kindness Lives", and we are trying to get the Directors to understand that their treatment of this man who has done so much for so many belies that slogan! It's so depressing.
I'm in desperate need of sleep, so please forgive me for not greeting each one here, but accept my hugs and I'll be back tomorrow!
Buzz
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Not to worry, dear Buzz! We took the house and all bills must go through the house!! We have oversight now. We have a check and balance. If you read the signs, You can see huge cracks in that armour of the current administration. I know we still have some big issues but we can deal with them. I have high hopes. It is odd how there are regional personalities. The Pacific rim has always been very liberal. There is a slice of the Atlantic coast that is liberal as well. The other regions have their cultures as well. Florida has been aligned with the conservative south for as long as I can remember. We are indeed divided. We have always been, it seems, and it continues to this day.
Odd about your chaplain, Buzz. I wonder what happened to get him crossways from the administration. Personality conflict I suspose. I hope he has a new position that feels right.
John’s birthday is next week. I am baking him a berry cobbler instead of a cake. He really doesn’t love cake like I do. I also have to fix his beloved salmon again. It is his favorite. He is doing his own shopping as well. His foot size has changed! He needs all new shoes, boots and slippers. Our son called and he is swamped this time of year. I hope he can get here shortly after Thanksgiving. It is a holiday when he walks in the door.
Stay well everyone. This is cold and flu bug season. It is everywhere around here.
Patsy
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Snow predicted for today, except we are next to the lake so it's usually a little north of us. This trend reverts as the season progresses and the Lake cools down. However, terrific wind gusts have the fallen leaves swirling in a dervish dance. No point in raking. It all looks very beautiful from THIS side of the window. I hope the garbage men get moving otherwise there will be dustbins and dustbin lids everywhere. Marks just phoned. Can he bring some of his leftover wood over. I told him he'd better move it because since the "new" neighbours have all realized I'm a single person with little garbage I've become the dumping ground for their over the limit stuff. The dustmen must think I've got 10 kids!
I tell you, even in old age we continue to be useful!
I was thinking about the sun symbol on the Celtic gravestone JACKIE. Could it maybe be connected to the Hurler Stones, Stonehenge etc. as in sun worship and the ancient (still going strong) Wicca religion? Richard and Jane are buried in consecrated Christian ground so probably not, but like you, I find it all very intriguing.
Well I better get moving before my lad arrives, the elder just phoned on his way into work.
Anne.0 -
Good morning, no Tai Chi today and I have taken advantage of staying at home this very cold morning! Laundry is chugging away and I am assembling the ingredients for a batch of soup. No recipe today, sort of normal for me, just throwing what I have in the Instant Pot. Always veggie soup. No snow here overnight and I am happy that part of the forecast was inaccurate. At least for now.
Jackie, very interesting grave marker. I wish I could decipher more of the words. I really cannot make out much. Do folks do rubbings on markers in your area? That has been sort of popular from time to time here’s especially on very old markers. Another project for you? Research? Do you have Parrish records or online databases? Quite intriguing.
Anne, people do that here as well. They stuff their extra discards in any empty spot. My handyman will actually pick up the extras and put them in a bin of a client who is on vacation or out of town and not putting out trash that week. Very handy!
Buzz and Patsy, our state is in an uproar regarding the Iowan currently serving as acting Attorney General. He was controversial here and not well liked. There were protests at courthouses late yesterday afternoon calling for his immediate replacement. So, politics will continue to be a mess in my opinion. We have potential 2020 candidates making appearances in our state, testing the water I guess. Insane to want to do that!
Sandy, good morning. I hope you got some rest after your time with the kiddos!
Oops, I hear a buzzer for my laundry. Time to rescue clothing before it wrinkles.
Hugs.
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Happy Friday!
. We had some snow overnight but not enough to stick on the streets. I am at the Ford dealer because my car is acting up. I saw there was a recall on Facebook so they are checking to see if that is the problem. It stalled without warning going to bingo and is just acting weird. I really hate Ford but can’t afford a new car or even a used car especially under my current situation. If they tell me it is not the recall I will probably take it somewhere else to have it fixed since Fords over charges.
I will get back to you later.
Sandy
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Surprise. It is snowing now.
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After almost three hours I am back from Ford Dealer with a fixed car at no cost. They replaced cannister purge value which was a recall. I am glad I saw the recall on Facebook because they did not send out notices yet but it was on my online account that I very rarely check. Now if I decide to go to my son's for Thanksgiving at least I know I will be safe.
Our snow has stopped for now but we are not supposed to get more than an inch. I am staying in for the rest of the day and just chilling. It was a long day yesterday but Lisa was very appreciative so all is good.
Sandy
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Although I live on the other side of the pond I could have told you all that a huge mass of white over our forecaster's shoulder indicates lots of snow in Anne's part of Canada and well as Chicago Iowa areas! We have a storm raging outside at the moment so I'm glad I'm not out in it, in fact put off a visit to my 93 year old friend Les when I saw what was coming in. Although he lives on his own Friday is usually a visit from his cleaning girl for most of the day so I know he'll have company.
A busy start to the day with an early walk to miss the beginning of the storm then the car was loaded up for a trip to the local tip with all the useless items I've collected from garden, shed and garage over the past month or so. Good to see the back of it all but I'm sure there's still more to find!
Anne, that is lichen on the stone, something we see on stone everywhere because our air is so clean or at least that's what my Aunt Margaret tells me... her subject is the environment, even written a couple of books on the subject. A few years ago I searched census records online as well as parish birth and death records so ended up with a file of information on the 3 original cottages but came up with a number of confusing anomalies that had my head spinning! It was parish records that directed me to the non-conformist graveyard now kept in good order by volunteers and you're right, Richard was 58 and died in 1871. Jane's information is less clear, probably because it's close to the ground and the damp has created even more lichen but getting close up I can see it reads she died in 1882 aged 63 but not in this cottage, rather in the next hamlet that was called Railway Terrace back then. I've taken a close up of the sun and whatever the hieroglyphs are because I think that will tell a story of its own! Their daughter Hannah lived here with her husband Benjamin after marrying in 1855 and tragically lost 2 small babies, 4 month old Samuel in 1871 then 3 month old Laura in1873 both buried in that same plot. They did go on to have a boy they called Samson which I think a brilliant name and wonder if it was because he was strong from day one. So you see I found out lots but looking further back becomes difficult but then miners were moving into the area at a great rate when it was booming so they could travelled from afar. Don't worry, the horse shoe went back under the renovated roof and others found in the garden are perched in a variety of spots round the cottage.
Sorry if I'm boring you but probably not as we both love historical mysteries!!
Lin, rubbings used to be very popular and I remember doing some myself on a visit to Westminster Cathedral in my youth but that stone is so weathered I'm not sure much would show but I will take a closer look next time I drop in there. Today was a home making soup time for me too, a lovely chunky veggie, chickpea and shredded mutton one with a teaspoon of mint sauce. You may remember on the return trip from Norway I bought salted mutton in Lerwick on the Shetland Isles that even after following all the instructions on soaking overnight was inedible so I froze small batches and today added one to a large pan of soup and hooray, the salt is barely there so a lovely warming lunch it made! Viewing your current political dramas from afar I'm guessing the man in the big house is determined to surround himself with like minded people and doesn't care what anyone else thinks of them... a case of self preservation!
Time for me to cook although perhaps salad will be a better option after a rather naughty meal last night and another gain in weight!!
Jackie
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Oh my goodness, you are not boring me at all JACKIE! Absolutely interesting as far as I'm concerned! Also interested in you bringing the horseshoes inside, and when the garbage men are gone and I fetch the bins in, I'm going to fetch my huge carthorse of a horseshoe in from the garage as well.
We've only had pouring rain in banana country down here, but its bone chilling cold and so gloomy that I've got all the table lamps lit.. Yesterday was so beautiful but today most of the trees are stripped bare.
Mark and Mary Jo came by before going on their Caribbean trip, not only with their garbage but with 7 huge plant pots containing Mary Jo's beloved plants. She doesn't trust our Derek to pop into their house and water them. That was a shock I didn't expect so with my planters it looks like a jungle in the living room. I didn't even know they had all these plants, but they live in a big house so not noticeable like my wee home.
Mark is still suffering with his back but has decided to return to work in January after a whole year off to try and cure it. He decided he might as well sit at his desk at work and suffer, as sit alone at home and suffer. Personal trainer, and other manipulators of spines couldn't put poor Mark together again. So it's not just us older generation suffering. He's 54. The good news though I hope, he won't be expected to travel to all these world hotspots in the future.
Looking forward to reading anything else you find about Jane and Richard, Jackie,
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It has been a cold cloudy day but we have been busy. Just doing little chores...the things to keep life under control and somewhat organized.
We often get cards, those little inexpensive ones for almost any occasion. I love hearing from friends and family, no matter the occasion. I tend to keep the pretty or clever ones. I now have a huge collection that needs to be downsized. I rarely get a handmade card like Lin makes. I have a few and I love them. I even have a thanksgiving card with real turkey feathers.
John is now getting birthday cards. They are usually funny ones...some would classify as raucous. He loves them. Not really sure we need to keep them but the ones he especially finds funny, he keeps!
This might be one of those nights that I fix a bowl of cereal with a sliced banana and call it dinner. Not sure why but my brain is on pause and all energy escaped out the back door.
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What a morning! In my shower room this morning I thought I could hear a drip, drip outside but then we were still having the occasional rain shower after an horrendous night of high winds and torrential downpours. Anyway, when I later took George out for his walk I noticed guttering had parted company with the downpipe and the outer wall was soaked so my plan was to retrieve my ladders from beside my garage as soon as I got home and climb up to fix it. Unfortunately when I collected the ladders I could see the neighbours' builders had accidentally spilled wet cement and sand on them so putting them together to run up the wall was so bloomin' difficult it took me nearly an hour, not helped by the bracket that one ladder slid through to connect to the other had been bent, who knows how!! I think in the end it was pure adrenaline together with a heavy hammer that got everything working and me up to the gutter to connect it!! Once completed I did laugh at myself for getting so frustrated and decided to walk away leaving the ladders in place for now because I need to either use a sealant to secure everything or even a small screw but after a toasted cheese sandwich and coffee for lunch I'm telling myself to go back to it tomorrow.
I've done my supermarket shop and purchased wholewheat flour to make my muffins which I'll attempt tomorrow after the Remembrance Sunday service and parade. This afternoon I will watch international rugby and little else!
Not much else going on but after my cross morning it's probably just as well!!
Jackie
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Good COLD morning everyone. Feels like temperature is 4 degrees. Oh yes, I plan to stay inside. All plans to go to interesting events swept away.
The last of yesterday’s laundry is put away, a few sweet potatoes are roasting and the sympathy card I need to take to church with me tomorrow is almost finished. My donation check is written and the gift for a friend is ready to go. I have done a bit of Tai Chi as well.
Okay, that is enough for today right?
Patsy, happy birthday wishes to John. I tend to keep many of the cards I receive, especially snarky ones from friends. I do always look at them a number of times before surrendering any of them. Especially little note cards with newsy messages inside. Love them. They do tend to build up though.
Sandy, I am so glad you got your car fixed up. I have been thinking about my vehicles and how I should take them in for a checkover for winter but neither is due for an oil change. A check of the vehicle is free with an oil change at both Honda and Toyota. I would image it is quite costly without service. Dealerships are fun aren’t they?
Jackie, I agree with Anne, very interesting topics to me as well so all you wish to offer is wonderful. I am glad you share with us. I liked the horseshoe photo. I have never had one in my home.
Anne, how are you and the Bean today?
Buzz, hello. I hope you got some rest last night.
I am going to post now but a notification flashed by me indicating Jackie just posted something somewhere in the Sneakers group.
Hugs all. Must crush boxes again. The wages of ordering online. I am trying to save any that might work for acrylic paint pouring. My next probable project. Maybe in the spring when I can have the house open.
Hugs.
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Happy Saturday! It is also cold here and a good day to stay in but I will go to Mass and then stop to visit Babe and Daisy. Won't be too much longer before our Saturday visits will stop.
I am still thinking about going to my son's for Thanksgiving but would really like to take the train. My only problem is I am not familiar with the area of the train station and if it is safe to leave my car there for several days. An Uber would be too expensive and I am not sure I can find anyone to drive and pick me up. Will work on that this week.
According to the dealer report card they suggest I get my air filter and cabin filter replaced and a front toe alignment for a total of $218. I will try to get this done if I decide to go to my son's but not at the dealer. They always charge too much so I will use a local guy.
Jackie, please be careful with that ladder, remember your hip. When do the guys come back to tile the floor, maybe they can fix your ladder. I also loved the story of your former owners but when did you decide you had a ghost living with you?
Lin, I think you deserve a day at home, try and relax although I don't think that is in your wheel house.
Buzz, busy times for you as well, don't forget to take care of yourself.
Patsy, send my birthday wishes to John, he is a lucky man to have you do all his favorites.
Anne, did I miss your post today? Hope all is well.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Frustrating day here and freezing at one degree below. Plus a very high wind that had me and Beanie blown off our feet.
Mike was supposed to show up early, but when he got to his local gas station the power was off. Probably lines down due to the high winds. He went home and tried again one hour later. Power back, so tanked up he started to drive here, tire warning on his dashboard. So he nipped into another station to put air in. Started to drive here again but there was a traffic jam on the ramp to the highway. No warning, but construction on the highway with one lane open. Decided to give up and go home, except one hour later he is still crawling along. He's phoned everyone he knows out of boredom while not moving!
Meanwhile back at the ranch I decided to give Jilly a vitamin tablet which she has because I cook her meals. The joys of wonky eyesight, Jilly didn't get her tablet because about to open a new packet I discovered I'd bought CAT vitamins, but even worse, Mikes just phoned, still stuck on the highway, that his auntie Pats husband Len has passed away. His dad phoned him as he still sits in his car.
Great day all around it appears.
Please, please, keep off ladders Jackie! Horrified! Your hip could give way just like my Moms did!
A good day to stay in with our heads under the blankets.
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I'm just topping some of the indoor plants with soil. They look a bit depleted. Hope I don't kill off Mary Jo's. It's that sort of a day. MJ says it's okay if I kill them off because although she has a gorgeous outdoors English cottage garden she hasn't much luck with indoor plants, but it's not her, it's the situation of the house I think, not enough sunlight streaming through the windows. Mike was in the traffic crawl and standstill for over two hours.
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Isn’t it interesting? We all had an unusually frustrating morning. Mine was just a draggy feeling after a really restless night. And now have an event that happens regularly around here. John is happily building a fire in the wood stove. I am already hot. So we have this temperature differential thing. I like a cool environment and John likes a very warm environment. It is funny really.
I swept away most of the big spiders web and she has now rebuilt everything. She is huge and active. I don’t like to see that web covering my living room window.
Both John and read vociferously and I like to use my iPad books app to get reviews and sample the first few pages of any book I am interested in reading. We both like the Lee Child mystery novels. At least we used to like them. Several good writers from the past have decided to turn their writing over to an accomplice. The whole approach and characterization has changed. This new book isn’t Lee Child. I think I am through reading political books for the time being. I enjoyed them but for the moment all has been said. Michele Obama’s new book looks interesting but I guess I need a break from Washington right now.
We will be having a small thanksgiving. Our big hope is to see our son. If not we will get a reservation at a nice restaurant and enjoy the fact that someone else will be cooking and cleaning up after. But in truth, I loved the big family event and I didn’t mind all the work involved.
Lin: I have done the acrylic pours, especially in my design classes. Color therapy! You are right about the potential for off-gassing and huge messes. I have used everything from liquid dish soap to silicone as a medium additive. It is fun and absolutely addictive! Give it a try! You can do small pours in a cookie sheet for card designs.
Anne: you can order doggie vitamins from several pet catalogs...Jeffers for example. A big jug that will last her almost a year. Katie takes pet tabs daiky. She loves them!
Jackie: good grief! Do be careful. I am sure you are careful but what pickle to be in. Your rain gutter needs fixing immediately and you have a hip issue. What to do? Try to do it yourself. It it is a risky enterprise at best. I am still gasping at your bravery.
In a world where you can be anything...be kind!
Patsy
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PATSY. this is for JOHN, a little soon, but well meant!
Buzz
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Hello, my thankful turkeys are close to finished. Need a sentiment for the the inside of the cards and maybe a few more leaves on the front, maybe.
Moving on to colder days. Haaaaa.
Thanks Patsy I will be well prepared before I start to pour paint. Everyone who’s tried it says I must give it a go, so I will.
Back to work!
Hugs.
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Good morning. Church day. I am sure once again there will be veiled hostility since I did not participate in the annual turkey dinner. So be it. The building will still reek of turkey meat, not my favorite.
A bit warmer today and sunshine. Yippee!
Take care all. Hope to get home early.
Hugs.
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Mark and Mary Jo took off for Florida five minutes ago. Last message to me before boarding plane "see you in December". I'll miss them, but I guess all the plant watering will keep me busy!
Mikes coming over today after his ordeal yesterday. I'm going to try and find candied peel for the Christmas cake. It's very hard to find in Canada. Oh and we've all decided not to send any Christmas cards this year, none at all. There's a rotating postal strike going on here anyway.
And it's Armistice Day. 100 years since WW1 when three of my great uncles got killed. Gentle men not equipped for war. My grandad survived, their brother, because he was born lame and didn't go to war and very happy my great grandmother must have been.
Must away,
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Happy Sunday. A showery one but with lots of sunshine thrown in so quite pleasant. A walk on the moors was followed by coffee while I watched the Remembrance service and march past which thankfully, after a very wet morning in London was all held under blue skies. My lunch was a bowl of the delicious lamb and veggie soup made a couple of days ago and a very boring sandwich but now, having cleared out the top shelf of my baking ingredients cupboard and thrown away mixed fruit, glacier cherries and baking powder dating back to 2013 I'm gathering what's left to attempt muffins. Unfortunately I can't find Dolly's recipe card brought back from Canada so many years ago, a lovely lady that loved to bake.
Yesterday I phoned the shelter that has so many ex breeding dogs up for adoption and asked them to put my name forward for another pug cross. This morning I received an email asking me to phone to talk to them about the adoption which I did but the person I need to chat to wasn't around so I'm now waiting for a call back.
https://www.manytearsrescue.org/display_mtar_dog.php?id=23703
If I don't hear in the next hour I'll call them again. Cute isn't she!!
Lin, I can't help thinking some of your church congregation is quite mean considering they are religious. Hostility because you don't eat turkey is not Christian but I bet it's the same that worried about a few crumbs on the floor!!
Sandy, When I first moved in to this cottage and did a lot of alterations I became aware something or someone was about but mostly doing nice things like wafting the scent of baked bread or the sweet smell of violets round me when I finished a particular DIY job. It was only when the roof was renovated and stripped back to the eves, then left with a huge tarpaulin flapping in the wind for a couple of weeks she became “noisy”. All is settled now so hopefully my efforts are appreciated since I removed 1970's botch jobs and tried to bring the cottage back to a Victorian style.
Patsy, my independent streak has me hating asking for help, it's been with me for so long now. At least as I've got older common sense has generally prevailed so I take my time and think things out rather than rushing up ladders with gung-ho enthusiasm! My neighbour just popped round to ask why the ladder was against the wall and when I explained she said I must get her round to at least stand at the bottom of the ladder for ballast next time!
Anne, you obviously have green fingers so I wouldn't worry about killing off any of MJ's plants. The fact you are topping up the compost must mean they will be most grateful and sit up for you!
My paternal grandfather was seriously injured during WWI in a place called Loos, France and left in no man's land for 3 days during which time a German officer came upon him and gave him water to drink saying he would return for him later. His own people found him first and doctors told him that drink saved his life so in a weird way I owe my mine to the German officer too and always send him thanks on Remembrance day. Of course we'll never know if he survived.
Just had a call to say little Cheers has been reserved for me!!! Just got to sort my journey out now.
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Happy Sunday! I am so excited for Jackie, Cheers is just adorable and will love her new home. Congratulations to you and George who will be her big brother!! I have no plans for today but I am thinking of possibly going to Babe's and making him some stew. I think he needs a good home cooked meal but will see how I feel later.
Check out googles search page and click on the picture, it is very moving.
Two of my sons served in the Navy but thankfully neither was in combat.
Have a great day and remember our Veterans.
Sandy
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Cheers is adorable. Good luck this time JACKIE. Talking of which, Michael has gone home with the garage horseshoe. I think he's hoping his luck will change. I hope mine doesn't with its departure, I've been very fortunate and lucky up to now !
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Good morning dear sneakers! It is a beautiful mild sunny fall day. And I am gratefully remembering those who served in the military all those years ago. I get a catch in my throat when I see the looming similarities in our political climate now and then. We need to remember and learn from the past.
I think baking has a special feeling of nurturing and therapy. Making something that requires us to be more involved with our food preparation is good of us, I think. Baking bread or roasting veggies, no difference really. Lin, I wonder about those people who feel hostile about other’s food choices. I am trying to understand the reasoning there. Especially in a church setting?
Anne: I think you will bring happiness to the plants you are plant-sitting for MJ.
Happy Sunday!
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Oh my! Just saw the photos of Jackie’s new adoption. How heartbreakingly adorable! She has such a n expression of concern and worry! “Will I be living in a nice home with nice people?” The answer is absolutely! It will be fun to hear about each new adjustment and adventure with the new family member. Has she ever been around kitties? Her life is about to become very interesting. Walks on the moors and on a lead...it is easy to imagine that it will take a bit of time to become comfortable with her new life.
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Lots of luck JACKIE! Cheers is adorable even to me (was never fond of the "Pug" type!) and I think how wonderful introducing her to George will have amazing results. I must go watch0
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Good morning sneakers. Another showery day for me but I'm still going to attempt a walk on the moors with George before visiting my 93 year old friend I put off last week because of the storm. After a chat with my friend Pat I've made plans to get to the animal shelter on Wednesday morning via a stay with her Tuesday night. A route planner tells me it will take just over 2 hours to get to the shelter from her house whereas if I went straight there from Cornwall the journey would be over 5 hours... too much driving in one day there and back. It's all very exciting and I now have to buy puppy pee pads for the floor, possibly a travel cage although I do have a canvas one and most importantly a pretty collar and lead! Also I mustn't forget Pat would like me to take a pack of our local farm shop sausages and a few Cornish pasties! Cheers has spent her entire 4 years in a breeding cage Patsy with no opportunity to meet kitties so that's going to be fun. The shelter usually do a "cat check" on their dogs just in case they have a prey drive but she looks far too innocent wouldn't you say?
Anne, any sign of your luck changing insist that horse shoe is returned especially if it was found in your home!! I do believe good luck can be passed on though so Mike must place the shoe in a prominent place so it knows who it is now looking after!
The Johnson's baby lotion regime has begun and after just a few days my legs feel so much better with no sign of dry skin. My arms get a smothering too but I'm using up a face cream before trying it there. At the supermarket where I purchased it the prices were odd because the 500ml one was £1 cheaper than the 350ml so you can guess which one I bought!
Sandy, did you make that stew? I'm betting you did and am sure Babe appreciated it.
After a long chat with Pat on Skype yesterday afternoon it was too late to make the muffins so the ingredients went back in the cupboard, minus the out of date things of course.
Now I must get George out for a walk so I'll wish you all a good Monday once up and about.
Jackie0 -
Good morning, up late this morning and now must hustle along to the dentist. Ugh.
Jackie, yippee, what a cutie! Squeal with excitement. And soon Cheers will be home with you. My goodness, you sorted the logistics oh-so-quickly. Wonderful. Wishing you all the best and safe travels. Excitement!!
Buzz, good day. Glad you popped by to say hello.
Patsy, good morning my friend. Mulling over the mix of the past and the current path of society is fraught with depression for me at least. Hoping you a happy day with John and Katie. Hugs.
Sandy, did you see Babe and Daisy yesterday? Darling Daisy. It you stopped by, I bet she was very happy to see you.
Anne, hummm, gave away a horseshoe? Well I hope you do not need to take it back. In other words, may no ill befall you.
Must zip, dentist will be cross if I am late.
Hugs.
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Oh no LIN a visit to the man/woman who makes strong men quiver in their boots. Think this afternoon, and it will soon be over.
You've certainly moved quickly on little Cheers behalf JACKIE and I hope she will soon be cuddling with George in front of that gorgeous stove and fire. Mikes going to Costco today and he's picking me up Johnson's baby lotion. Hope we don't all develop moustaches! For some unknown reason my late mother was convinced most things applied to faces would cause one to be hairy, but I suspect it was to stop her offspring from wearing too much makeup. So far I've avoided joining a circus.
We've just done a swift gallop around the block because it's rather nippy out there. MJs plants are still alive in the watery sunshine. Only 20 more days to go!
Since I started telling folk I won't be sending Christmas cards this year it seems to have been greeted with relief from mainly the elderly, the younger set don't bother anyway, ie, grandsons. To be honest these days I just enjoy seeing the family, usually Christmas Eve for Mary Jo's Christmas dinner and cracker pulling and then having quiet time at home with Jilly, a glass of port wine, and a book. It will be here before we know it, so I'm thinking gift buying.
But at the moment I'm sheet and pillowcase washing so I'll away and wish everybody a most happy washday,
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