Senior Golden Sneakers
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Heavy snow! More later. Anne.0
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We’ve had quite a bit of snow but right now just slow flurries. Not planning on going anywhere as the wind will pick up later. Following Anne’s example, I did not try to take my trash cart to the curb. I shoveled a path last night but didn’t try to push it out there. I have enough room in the cart for another week.
Take care Anne.
Jackie, I continue to be astounded at your recovery.
Sandy, wahoo, did you see the news about a guy who won $1 million in a spin of a wheel at a casino after a qualifying Bingo win? Now that would help your Hawaii fund!
Buzz, how is your mouth feeling? And my night of insomnia was likely related to the exciting party day followed by a late cup of coffee and leg spasms. I don’t think it will become a habit.
Patsy, I can stay home for days but I want to go when I want to go! Which can be the downside to inclement weather. My dad had to get out of the house each day or he would go crazy. No matter the weather, he would drive into town and have coffee with someone or do a little shopping or something. I am some odd balance between the two extremes.
Jeri, how are you?
Hello Marie, Karen, Diane and the rest of our Sneakers.
Hugs.
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Wow! Arctic conditions here. Madly swirling snow in high winds. The whole street appears to be staying safely at home. I pray Marie stays home. Tony phones her constantly for her to drive to the hospital. Apparently conditions get worse as the day progresses changing to ice pellets this afternoon.
I've just made a batch of muffins, correctly this time! Comfort food!
Going to be a quiet sort of day, that's if the electricity and furnace continue smoothly.
Anne of the Arctic.1 -
Mid afternoon and I'm waiting for my pedicurist to arrive. More rest periods for me as I know I did too much yesterday but did manage by leaning in to the shower cubicle earlier to remain relatively dry while washing my hair at the same time giving the floor a good soaking! I feel human again. Ever slowly pushed my Shark round the carpets so know now I'm independent.
Anne, your weather does sound awful although I suppose this time of year anything can happen. Mmmmm, muffin comfort food... why not? So sad for your neighbour and no answers either which is desperate.
Lin, like you I can happily spend a few days on my own but when I want to go somewhere hate anything disrupting plans.
Time for my foot care and since she is a trained nurse will ask a favour and get stockings changed!!
Take care everyone
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Happy Tuesday! After all kinds of poses the pictures are done and turned out beautiful. Here is one of the four siblings that I just love.
We went out to eat after the pictures but the weather was awful. I drove home very slow and even managed to stop at Walmart for a return. More snow and rain is in forecast and I am supposed to sit for Lisa to go to her meeting, but we will see.
My ex left a message that he is in the hospital because his feet swelled up and he could hardly walk. He also told my son he was without heat for nine days but didn't call anyone. He and his roommate turned the oven on and boiled hot water on the stove. He should be coming home today after a heart doctor checks his heart. Babe called after I got home to tell me that he just got back from the ER because he had such bad stomach pains. They checked him out but told him the wait was 5 hours and suggested he go home and see his doctor today so that is what they did. He has appointment at 2:30 this afternoon. Is something in the air????
Jackie, you really are superwoman but I wish you would slow down just a bit. I don't think vacuuming was a good idea but that is just me, sorry. Enjoy the pedicure, that should feel wonderful.
Like Anne and Lin I am so sick of this weather, we need some sunshine!!!
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello All,
Where does time go. It flies away instantly at times. Every time I fill up my pill case I can’t believe another week of my life has slipped by.
I am off to the Women’s Breast Center today for an ultrasound and hopefully a breast biopsy if they can see the suspicious area. Fingers crossed. My daughter, sweet darling, tells me “who needs to cross fingers when you can pray to the big guy in the sky”. She tells me her and the kids have been praying for me every day. I think I am in good hands all the way round. 😊
Still working hard at getting in my 10,000 steps every day and filling my activity rings on my Apple Watch. As I probably told you, I compete with my DD’s. It does inspire me to be fit.
As both Anne and Sandy said this weather is awful. Even my sister in Washington state is having snow storms. Gee
We’ll have a great day everyone.
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I've just had to smile. My drive is fairly windswept of snow, so where has it gone?
It's gone under the garage door gap and into the garage.
I've never had a double garage full of snow before! Had to trudge through snow to reach the garbage bins.
Love what your daughter said to you JERI. Love that the children are thinking of you and saying their prayers. You are much loved.
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Hi! I am going downstairs to watch First Man. I remember every moment of that huge event. I am still amazed that we sent men to the moon in little more than a tunafish can and actually got them back to planet earth...most of the time. I also remember that awful time when we didn’t.
We had a few hours of unpredicted sunshine. It was a GIFT. But the rains have now returned. We are under a flood watch. We are at the confluence of about 6 rivers plus the big Columbia flowing into the Pacific. Lots of water. Lots of rain. We will keep watch on our little creek. It often threatens our little road. A washout is disaster for us. It is our only way out.
Hope everyone is safe and warm.
Sandy the photo was just charming. What a beautiful little family.
Jeri, all my best wishes on your upcoming appointments. I feel sure all will be fine. Good to have all those prayers and good thoughts holding you up.
Here’s a hug and good wishes to you sneaker sweethearts.
Patsy0 -
zzzzzz Perhaps you figured out I lost my post, AAAaaaaaag. It could not handle my foie gras, I guess! Perhaps tomorrow, as I'm dead tired now, but all is well except my post has disappeared!
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A lovely day, warmer than average so of course I'm frustrated I can't get some gardening done but don't worry, a severe talk to myself about patience and a means to an end has calmed me down. I've also left a message for George's groomer asking if she can find a gap in her schedule to pop in to brush George because right now I can't physically do it. He's alright at the moment but I know it wont be long before the knots appear! My feet feel wonderful after yesterday's pedicure and my stockings were changed without effort because the lovely lady is also a nurse so knows exactly how to attack them and another washing load first thing has me up to date.... I should operate this way all the time!!!
Oh dear Anne, snow under the garage door; so do you wait for it to melt? Can't imagine a snow blower would be an option! If I was you I'd shut the door on it and ignore for now assuming you are still living the dream in a Winter's Wonderland!
Jeri, I do hope your ultrasound put your mind at rest and lifted the worry from your shoulders.
Buzz, lost posts are so frustrating I know but the important thing is we don't lose you as you're loved too much.
Sandy, another stunning photo of your gorgeous family and they do look so happy. So they should with you in their lives. Don't worry about me vacuuming. The Shark lifts itself off the ground and I made sure I kept it straight in front with no twisting. My cottage is so small it didn't take more than a couple of minutes and with the constant flow of traffic including the dogs and cats I couldn't not do it before my pedicure... too embarrassing!
Since I can't sit for more than 10 minutes on the chair by my laptop at the moment I'm going to have to wish you all a safe Wednesday and move. Hi to all I missed.
Jackie
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Hello all. The snow will remain in the garage until spring I guess. There's no way this mama bear is venturing out of her cave and onto the ice. It's quite exciting really. Yesterday's snow turned to freezing rain and along came Brian (three cheers for Brian) with his snow blower. Terribly hard for him to clear the drive because it was all icing up and with much crunching he slowly moved down the drive having to stop every five minutes to chip at the exit chute. He finally cleared the icy slush and with dire warnings explained the drive looked clear but is actually another skating rink. Our forecast for today is snow and yet more all day snow. This mama bear and her little "cub" are staying inside.
The entire street stayed home all day yesterday. The kids had a wonderful tobogganing snow day, the schools and universities closed and most businesses (except Michael's - he was not happy) with buses skidding off the road and onto the ramps. Today is supposed to be worse than yesterday in the aftermath. Oh to be in Canada now that February's here!
There, that's my weather forecast for the day. Whatever you all are suffering, ice, snow, flooding, heat, fog etc I hope all us sneakers have a wonderful day and dive into tomorrow's chocolates early. We deserve a treat!
Happy Valentine's Eve to all us sneakers,
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Good morning. Our blizzard force winds have abated and the wind chill is, I think, about -10degrees F. The temperature is forecast to rise but clouds are coming once again so I am hoping for a little glance at the sun today.
Today is Tai Chi day! Here’s hoping my garage door opens and my vehicle behaves. Looking forward to getting outside. I didn’t poke my nose outdoors yesterday.
So, I am ready to go.
Anne, I am sorry. You are absolutely in the freezer of ice and snow. Come on Canada, warm up!
Buzz, sorry you lost your post. Good to hear a bit from you though.
Jackie, you have everything running so well. Amazing! Truly, of all the hip surgeries my friends and acquaintances have gone through, no one has progressed at your pace. Be safe my friend.
Jeri, praying for you as well.
Patsy, I need to get my name on the list for that DVD. If it is out on a DVD. I don’t even know that. Sounds inspiring. And praying your road stays open.
Sandy, gorgeous family. Never a bad photo. I hope everyone is okay now. I hope it is not something in the air.
Hugs all round.
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Happy Wednesday!!
We have SUNSHINE and it is in the 20's, much better than yesterday where we had blowing snow to make driving a little more difficult. I did go to sit so Lisa could go to her meeting but then Rob texted her and told her to send me home and stay home because of the weather. She still was able to do her sauna bag and get her pictures from Walgreens so she was happy. They may go to a meeting together tonight they will let me know later this afternoon.
Babe went to doctor and is having tests done on Friday, his stomach is acting up. My kids dad is still in hospital with atrial fibrillation. He is also diabetic and his feet are all swollen so they want them to go down before sending him home. Never a dull moment on my life. lol
Lin, sorry you are still so cold, but I hope you get to enjoy your day. I know how much you love Tai Chi.
Anne, remind me to never move to Canada, it's a nice place to visit but all that snow and ice?
Jackie, you are doing amazing and we are very proud of you. Won't it feel wonderful to walk the dogs with no pain? Is your other hip okay or is that going to need replacing also?
Buzz, new plan, try posting in the morning after breakfast when you aren't so tired. lol Just a thought.
Patsy, Bohemian Rhapsody just came out in DVD so I am hoping to rent it from Red Box. I also want to see the Wife before my friend's Oscar Party.
Jeri, I was praying with your family for good news.
Have a great day everyone!!
Sandy
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Hello Everyone
Thanks for the good wishes and prayers. That means a lot to me.
Biopsy is over now I have to wait for the results. The doctor was optimistic that it was okay. Said he liked to err in the side of caution and it was probably okay. Hope he is right.
Sore Achilles’ tendon today. Actually it’s been bothering me for the last week but I stopped taking muscle relaxants as I wanted to have a glass of 🍷 when we go out to celebrate Valentines Day tomorrow. LOL. The muscle relaxant keeps it feeling okay but you can’t drink alcohol with it. Boo
Off to run errands. Have a great day.
Jeri
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Well, I should have read this page before I opened the computer and started checking my bank account! Yes I will try to do it in the earlier part of the day , SANDY! Excellent suggestion. I ended up discovering my new teeth (front bridge) brought my checking account down below my safety preference, and after a transfer I somehow discovered my papers for 2018 taxes seemed rather mixed up so I organized those to make room for my 2019 receipts
so here I am at 11:30 PM, just coming on board! Whew! Somehow, my paperwork is not as organized as it was a few years ago!
I'm freaked out over your weather, everybody. I certainly will not complain about my dreary rainy day! Ice has always been a horror so all of you suffering from the storms please be extra careful! ANNE, just stay out of the garage for the rest of winter! Where is that lying groundhog, anyway!
JERI, all those beautiful vibes coming your way are bound to affect all the prayers positively!
JACKIE, sounds like you are the supergal we all suspected you are! It sounds also as if you understand you mustn't overdo! Just continue to heal nicely with all our best wishes floating your way!
SANDY, The Wife was wonderful, and the day before that we watched The Widows. Very convoluted, but I thought it was excellent.
At last night's Birthday Dinner, the appetizer was a dismally made ceviche; a medley of translucent raw shellfish that I told chef he must have forgotten to marinate in lime juice! But the filet mignon with a foie gras topping was over the top! Butter soft! I'm wondering how they will top that at tomorrow night's Valentine dinner dance. While I won't be dancing, I will wear red. I'm suddenly able to walk on that painful left foot (which has kept me in my motorized wheel chair) after discovering y metatarsal arch did not drop; I discovered a corn near the side but on the bottom of that foot! I stuck a callous remover on for 2 days, and when I removed it, it removed the corn!!! Weird, but great to be free of the pain!
PATSY, I remember how we used to love when school was called off so we could toboggan down the hills! Yes, dear friend, stay snug at home with Katie and First Man!
LIN, do you love the smell of snow when you finally get outdoors? Delicious... but be very careful of icy patches!
Midnight...bedtime. Love you all
Buzz
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYBODY. I wish I could sneak off and buy a box of chocolates, but no, it will take my sturdy winter boots all their time to sneak to the front with this weeks and LAST weeks garbage. Was St. Valentine Italian? It's hard to believe he was born in the frozen north!
I wonder what's lurking in the mail box way down the next road. No Valentine cards for sure, but maybe tax receipts and the inevitable bills.
I got a sad evening phone call yesterday from Dawn in Yorkshire, UK. My friend of 78 years. No surprise at our age. Dawn, Noreen, June and Anne have been friends since starting school but sadly now we are three.
Life goes on, and is there a faint hint of spring in the air? The squirrels thought so yesterday in gently falling snow.
Happy Valentine's Day girls. Let's enjoy!
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Of course I had to look St. Valentine up. He was indeed Italian and apart from being the patron saint of marriage and engaged couples he's also the patron saint of beekeeping JACKIE. Alas, he was a martyr and died on his saint day.
Annie.0 -
I have my meeting today but first stopping at Babe's to pick up my check and money for Hawaii!! He said no one will be home at that time and he wants me to have it before he goes for his tests tomorrow. Things are not pleasant there with his son and wife arguing and Babe is really stressed. Nothing I can do to help except listen.
And to Jilly:
Gotta Run,
Sandy
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Good day
Happy Valentine’s Day all.
I am at the library with my friends today. First time we have gotten together for weeks! We are so happy and of course so much to chat about.
I am going for a Tai Chi lesson a bit later. Wahoo!
Everyone take care. Happy day to the one and only Jilly Bean.
Hugs.
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Not sure what a birthday is, but thank you everyone for your good wishes. Anne says she'll try and get me out to help with the garbage to celebrate! JILLY BEAN.1
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And a very happy birthday to Jilly Bean!!
A gorgeous day with lots of Spring sunshine. After a nice long visit from a friend this morning I decided to get into the garden with my grabber to collect Betty's "deposits" before she eats them all up!! Then around to the other side of the cottage to sort recycling into bags before Betty came rushing through the gate wet and muddy... she'd been in the pond!! How she got there I don't know but with it being such a lovely day I imagine the frogs were active so she decided to investigate. Anyway, I did my best to shower her off from a great height without bending too much then try to towel her but I noticed as my neighbour just arrived to walk the two dogs she is still a bit wet!
too much activity, some of it not planned, so as soon as the dogs are back I'll sit with a cup of tea and put my feet up.
Lin, I'm wondering if you managed to unfreeze your garage doors and get out today? Guessing you did!
Sandy, hmm, no surprises on the Babe front except listen as usual. Yes, my other hip does need replacing and I'm hoping it will be done as soon as I recover from this first procedure. It's only muscles pain I've got so nothing too much to worry about. It will be wonderful to walk without pain and already my constant back ache has disappeared.... touching wood!!
Anne, I'm so sorry you've lost a long standing friend. It's never easy is it, whatever age. I didn't know about Valentine and bees so there's something new, thank you! My local squirrels were beginning to get active this week but while sitting having my pedicure the other day I was amazed to see a falling tree from my window as my neighbour but one chainsaw in hand took it down in one go. For weeks I'd been watching squirrels run up and down it with twigs so sadly, there went their new home. I'm hoping they survived their sudden fall to earth!
Can't sit any longer in this hard chair so hello Buzz, Jeri, Marie, Patsy and all others. Enjoy your Valentine's day whatever you get up to.
Hugs ~ Jackie
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Anne: Like everything in life there is good along with the bad. I am so sorry to hear you lost a dear old friend. It also seems lately it is easy to feel lonely and depressed when the weather is so threatening. But one of the life affirming events in your life was the addition of sweet Jilly. These animals bring such joy and constant companionship. There is a book called “A dog’s purpose” or something like that. Every creature we have let share our life has been a total blessing. They bring just enough complication to make life interesting. I am not sure who owns who with us, Katie and Jilly have a huge place in our lives. It is only right that Jilly have a birthday party. Wish we all could be there. Happy birthday, sweet baby girl.
I wish I could post one of those lovely graphics like you all do. My iPad freezes up when I try (??????)
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day dear sneakers. Love still makes the world go round.
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OK, Jilly Bean, my spelling may be off, but the intentions are the best! Make Mommy happy on your birthday! MMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmWOOF!
You all sound fairly normal today, including poor Babe! Too bad he didn't follow his heart instead of his guilt...
Sympathies to ANNE and I cannot believe your math; really over 80 years? You look like a kid!
PATSY, perhaps SANDY can instruct you with your iPad and clipart, but I have little luck with mine. I still love my laptop computer!
And hi, busy LIN! I never did make the morning attempt that SANDY suggested.
Our Valentine's Day dinner dance was spectacular and I'm back here sleepy but really early, and thinking strongly about getting into bed and catching up.
First, I must tell JACKIE I cannot believe her willingness to a repeat of her surgery!!! Buzz
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Good morning. Wooo. We went from almost pleasant (haaa) yesterday to well below zero wind chills this morning. More snow coming sometime this weekend. Likely Sunday. And that is my weather update for the day.
It is cold but I can get out so am going to early Tai Chi. Then a stop by an organic grocery store to pick up something for my friend and finally a trip out to her home for a visit. She is doing better now but has been housebound with her only times out of the house when her DH takes her to doctor appointments and physical therapy. She has almost gone mad from being home all the time and from loneliness. Her DH has gone back to work part-time so she is on her own part of each day.
I spoke with my friend who is having memory issues. In the fairly recent past, she would remember that I sent her a card or gave her a gift and relatively quickly she no longer has any memory of these things. It is sad. I would like her to know she is remembered but she doesn’t remember even a phone call now or today’s weather and just says the same things repeatedly. Well, such is life.
Anne, I am sorry for the loss in your lifelong quartet of friends. It must be difficult to come to terms with such a major change. But also joy yesterday with your little one’s birthday. She is a darling! Thanks for the info on St. Valentine. I had always thought it odd that he was associated with love and lovers given the somewhat tragic end to his life. Doesn’t seem to bode well for lovers!
Sandy, I hope your visit with Babe was calm and that no be else was home. I am sorry for that situation. Tests today?
Jackie, wow, already fine to have the other hip fixed!! You are a marvel. But then I am at the other end of the spectrum also known as a wimp. Well done.
Buzz, I hope you did follow through and go to bed early. It couldn’t hurt once in a while. Right?
Patsy, excellent observations regarding the place of pets in our lives. While I don’t have a dog at this point, my beloved dogs always brought wonderful companionship to me. Even as a child, my collie was my best friend and a friend longer than most children I knew. Too many school changes and people moving about when I was a child so lots of turnover in school chums and neighborhood children.
Must move along. Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy day.
Hugs.
Lin
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I did make Anne happy on my birthday!! We did zoomies and Mark came over in his great big stomping boots to chip away at the ice on the drive and I helped. Thank you everyone for the lovely cards and best wishes for my third birthday which I managed to achieve despite occasional threats to have my neck wrung when I chew on dusters and Anne's socks. JILLY BEAN.
Here's old Annie:
Mark did indeed chip away a path in the ice so I could follow gingerly with trash cans. I couldn't cross the sidewalk though to the kerbside. I wonder how much of the landfill is full of old crutches and boots for broken ankles? The good news, yes there's good news, Wiarton Willie could be right after all because it remained above zero overnight to the sound of water dripping off the roof. It's not all bad of course, winter. At least I get to wear lovely sweaters which cover the old wrinklies and my red Canada Goose parka which goes nicely with my red nose. No time to be bored either chipping ice and breaking off icicles before they skewer small pups to the ground.
Jilly is GREEN with envy JACKIE, Betty actually got to chase frogs in your pond! Harry's pond is frozen over! There is good news about winter, yes really! Not a sign of a tick or mosquito, even the squirrels that venture forth have other things on their mind than scratching fleas.
So here we are me and The Bean, enjoying the solitude and the sound of melting ice before it's all "spoilt" by floods of daffodils, squawking birds, honking geese and "shooting" hedgerows.
Enjoy Friday friends whatever it brings (but not Mike, he's working today).
Annie.
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Warning girls. Another scam doing the rounds. Someone with an Indian accent supposedly phoned from Visa saying my card was used at 4 am online to make a big purchase. I put the phone down and called my bank. Another scam of course. But better safe than sorry and the bank lady said pass the word around.0
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It could be Spring today with warm, yes warm, sunshine. Since my walking exercise needs to increase to 2 X 10 minute walks I donned a fleece jacket, used just one stick and walked along our entrance track to the road which worked out 5 minutes each way.... perfect. The dogs had been left in the garden as I can't handle them on leads safely so when I got back I made a cup of tea and sat outside with them both and soaked up the sun. Betty's first such experience I imagine which she loved. Here she is checking the view
Anne, I remember seeing my first and only Canadian beaver in Wiarton and can still see the clear blue water as I sat on the jetty by a store. Missed the groundhog though although I think he's currently somewhere near our Houses of Parliament!!!
Lin, not getting the 2nd hip replaced would mean half a job done and the alternative is not good. I've just tried to phone a gardener advertising in our local magazine as a person who knows their plants with a view to getting the beds in order for when this is all over, hopefully mid summer, if not earlier! Even if only for a moment I'm sure your friend will enjoy receiving your cards. My dear friend who had a stroke while staying with me last year is suffering memory loss so a lot gets repeated but I think patience is the bi-word however hard and upsetting it is. Thankfully loneliness isn't something that hits me but imagine it must be awful for people who struggle. Enjoy Tai Chi but take it steady on the roads.
That's it I'm afraid, 10 minutes on this hard old chair and my bottom and hip are demanding I stand and walk away.
Happy Friday!
Jackie
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Happy Friday! Although the sun is shining it is only 12 degrees but warming up later to the 20's. I lost 0.1 pounds, it is coming off slowly but at least going down. I only have two weeks to lost 3 pounds, not sure I am going to make it, but giving it the old college try. I am doing laundry and then Bryanna is bringing her younger (half) sister over to stay with me while she goes to an appointment. Nothing more than that today. Tomorrow Lisa is bringing the two youngest kids to stay with me while she takes Robby to a birthday party at the Mall near me.
Played a little cloak and dagger yesterday. I called Babe once in his area but his son was still home so sat in a hotel parking lot waiting for Babe to call to say the coast was clear. lol
I did not go in and visit, he came outside to give me my check and money for Hawaii. I went to my meeting even though a little late. Babe is going for an ultra sound of his liver and kidney this morning so let's pray for good results. My kids dad is home, beside atrial fibrillation he has congestive heart failure so has to go on blood thinners and change his diet. Good luck with that, he loves his sweets.
Jackie, I am like you as far as when I had one knee done I had the other done three months later. It just made more sense and my doctor agreed. It looks like Betty picked up George's habit of a zen like pose.
Anne, I am glad you were smart enough to call your credit card people. I actually don't answer any calls that I don't recognize the number, I feel if important they will leave a message. I have many numbers blocked. I am glad you are getting above zero but still be careful of that ice, a friend just fell in front of a restaurant and broke her ankle.
Lin, enjoy your day out. Dementia is so hard, not only for the person involved but for those who love them. I pray I can be of sound mind in my even older years if I am lucky enough to live a long life.
Buzz, I hope you did go to bed early and got some rest. Happy to read your Valentine's Day was spectacular.
Patsy, most of us use http://www.glitter-graphics.com/ Click on one of the boxes such as clip art and then on the search line put in what you are looking for such as a birthday. Pick one you like and use the forum one to copy and paste. Make sense??
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Just lost a 4 paragraph post (again) as I was signing off and my fingers have numbed up so forgive me for just signing in; GGGGrrrrr! Love you all! Buzz
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High clouds and somewhat cool today. Snow and rain this weekend....aaaaaaargh! We need to clean out the garage to be able to put our car in on a regular basis. The ugly thing is that a squirrel or maybe even a rat has been building a home in the engine compartment of our Subaru. John is NOT happy to see this turn of events. We have been doing all the usual preventive measures like peppermint oil and spray things that are supposed to deter the little beasts. We really don’t want to get any more aggressive. So we are actively trying to clear out the garage. Not fun. We must do something because this creature is eating electrical wires and air filters in the car!
I can’t believe what we are going through as a country right now. We’ve all gone mad! It must be climate change. Irrational behavior worldwide! Back to the garage. We have so much stuff that John will not part with. This includes his very old, rarely driven sports car. I would never suggest out loud we sell it but I have thought about it. John loves this bright red car. It is so low to the ground that getting in and out takes monumental effort on my part. Short chubby legs and a fat rear end! But there is room for two cars once we finish clearing out the extra stuff that is stored in the garage.
Katie’s birthday is March 5th. She and Jilly are almost the same age. She has declared herself the official security alarm for the household. Anyone foolish enough to come up on the front deck is met with loud barking and serious sounding growls. This is a farce really. She is a wimp and would run around hiding behind John if strangers come in the house. Like washing machine repairman and other trades people. She isn’t socialized. She likes some dogs but not all dogs. The same with people. Some people are her friends but not all. We try to gently introduce her to new situations to build confidence. Works some times but not always. Our fur child is difficult but we dearly love our 50 lb. blonde beauty.
Back to work!
Patsy1
