Senior Golden Sneakers
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Rather chilly but sunny. The interesting thing is that we are to have rain and snow this evening. The week ahead is to be messy at best. Where are the daffodils?
Our daughter has the new strain of flu and is running a high fever! Her husband and son are also ill. John is firm about us not going over to their house or they to come here until they are over it. I feel so bad for them. There they are, all sick and feeling awful, not one to help nurse them. Our doctor is really warning us oldies to take extra precautions when out and about. Wash hands, triple wash fruit and veggies, drink extra water, stay well away from anyone coughing or sneezing. Our area has been hit hard by this new strain of flu. Scary stuff!
We are watching the movie Can You Ever Forgive Me? It is good but depressing. The movie is filmed with a yellow filter over the lens and it makes everything sort of dark and sad. The movie is based on a true story. Melissa McCarthy is great in this. But......
I have returned to my own creative activities and hope to see more productive results. It does make me feel good to keep the creative juices flowing. I love a clean tidy home but I am not one to really enjoy the actual cleaning part. If I find someone to help I will brave John’s disapproval and see about a twice a month scrub out. That way I can be in the dungeon more. I realize this is pure fantasy. I live for fantasy!
Sunday dinner is salmon patties, baked potato, mixed green veggies. Sunday Baroque turned up on the stero. Fire in the fireplace this evening. Not too exciting here on the north Oregon coast but comfy.
Patsy1 -
Our snow starts yet again at 5 pm. It was a nice short reprieve for us.
Yes LIN I like the new look in the bedroom. I've wanted to do it for ever, change the carpet around, but only got the courage to do it yesterday. Hard work. I can't see me with a cleaning lady in my future. Fortunately the house is fairly small so a quick whip around every morning keeps things manageable.
Very sad to read about everyone's family problems and sickness. John is very sensible telling you to keep clear of your daughter and her family for now PATSY. They are younger than you remember. The flu would hit you and John even harder and who would look after you both and Katie should you catch it.
Poor Babe. I believe Phil is his only child SANDY?
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Sandy - what a soap opera for you. I am so glad you are out of direct contact with all of that. Hugs just the same.
Patsy - I too believe it is better you stay away but I’d be like you wanting to be there to help out.
Jackie - Wonderful glimpse of spring. Oh I wish.
Lin - amazing woman with all you do. Impressive
Anne - you’ve been a busy woman too.
Ed and I went downtown to the new library today. Quite impressive but libraries are changing, not as many books any more. More electronics.
Now Ed is watching curling and later we’ll watch the Oscars. I’m reading a book while he watches curling.
Have a wonderful day
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O my goodness, what tragedies going on here! PATSY and JOHN dare not go near their poor flu-infested daughter and everyone, and I'm sure they are not expected there, either! And PATSY, if twice a month household help will get you producing in your dungeon again, go for it!!! If not now, when? AND NO GUILT!!!
SANDY, wow, how wonderful you got out while you could! Imagine how dreadful it could be for you had you not escaped? Now just take care to remain well for your approaching trips! I think you can use both at this point!
JACKIE, you sound all cozy and almost back to your old schedule, though as I recall, your long moor walks may take awhile yet! Your signs of spring are so different from ours in the states
LIN, those card preparations sound quite complicated!. You certainly enjoy challenging yourself!
Hi, JERI, I guess we both are watching the Oscars, though mine is sort of in the background
as I don't much care who wins! I did enjoy seeing Bette Midler, but I really don't know the new crop of singers or actors and could not care less who wins! I was not impressed with Lady GaGa nor with the song she wrote, "Shadows", and I guess I've become an old Fogey! I loved both Streisand and Garland in that role, but they were each incredible singers! Did I mention I was a bit thrown when the "hero" was introduced as Jack? I expected him to remain Norman, I guess!
O Wow, Glenn Close lost again as best actress! I've not seen The Favorite yet; nor Vice.
I am giving up the gabapentin, which caused a huge swelling and weight gain the last few days. It helped the neuropathy somewhat, but it's just not that worth feeling like a balloon!
We had our monthly buffet this noon, and I enjoyed my usual waffle and tasted some delicious salmon loaf. No desserts. so when I attended a Celebration of Life for our latest loss, after the service they served a humongous buffet, and I enjoyed some of the salads whil e watching the adorable great grandchildren cavorting about. The videos shown were beautiful and very moving. This was a man of 94 who had lost both legs but took part in everything!
It's now 11:11 and I promised myself Iwould get to bed before midnight from now on!
Goodnight, my dear friends...........
Buzz
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Did anyone else hear the wind howling in the night? Beautiful snow drifts outside. Tried finding a bud on the lilac bush outside my window. Nothing! Don't blame it!0
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HOWEVER, the weather channel is predicting AN EARLY SPRING. Good old Wiarton Willie, the ground hog, could be right!0
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Happy Monday!
Some bills to pay, a couple of returns and that should be it for today. Unfortunately, I have to go to a wake tomorrow, my sister's ex-husband's wife died. She was step mother to my sister's five children so I will go for them and for my ex brother in law whom I have always loved.
Babe called yesterday to say he was eating a sandwich and his tooth fell out. What else can happen to that poor guy? This morning he said he didn't sleep well last night and this morning had to have his granddaughter get him the walker because he was too dizzy to walk alone.
As I told my son and Lisa, I am grateful for my recovery and my life. Enough said.
I enjoyed our little Oscar Party although I hardly new any of the actors. We had ballot sheets, bingo sheets and played Heads Up during the commercials. I basically didn't listen to much of their speeches just was interested in who won for my games. I didn't win.
We also had howling wind yesterday but today the sun is shining but very cold.
Enjoy your Monday.
Sandy
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Hello. Our howling winds have died down. Many highways and Interstates are still closed. Sidewalks and many streets are patchy to 100% ice covered. Parking lots are also dangerous to walk on.
I know this because I was out early early once again for Tai Chi and Qigong which begins at 7am. Very few people there today, ultimately 3 of us but we had a lovely learning time. We left about 10am. Then I was off to the library to drop off some books and pick up some new ones. And now I am home. I think I will stay here at this point and work on, guess what, yes, cards. I have decided to make a dozen St. Patrick’s day cards. The Easter cards were put aside for now. I also need to get back to putting together information for income taxes. I had made a start but hadn’t received all needed data. I have had it for a while now but got sidetracked. Easy for me!
I didn’t watch any of the Academy awards show. I had finished a book yesterday and started another one. Now I have more in my stack with the ones I picked up this morning. So many attractive choices!
And speaking of yesterday, the tofu chili turned out very good. I added enough spice so it was tasty even with blocks of tofu! The broccoli slaw is also fairly good, not super great, but pretty good. So there you are, leftovers for the entire week I think. I guess I should get into a cooking flurry more often as it is nice to have leftovers waiting.
Sandy, sorry you didn’t win anything but I hope you did have a nice visit with your friends. Poor Babe. He does have so many mishaps and illnesses.
Buzz, I hope giving up the gabapentin doesn’t cause any other complications for you. I have two friends taking that prescription and do not like it at all but their doctors say it is necessary. I have never taken it but if causes problems maybe there is a substitute?
Jeri, our library still has lots of books and DVDs but a large area upstairs is devoted to public use computers. We do have electronic books available to check out as well as movie access through some platform but not the new movies we all want to see, like the Redbox selections.
Well, must move along. Wishing everyone well.
Hugs for all Sneakers once again.
Lin0 -
A busy doing nothing sort of day for me. My walk with George first thing was an uphill stroll before turning back and I managed 40 minutes, then it was time for a coffee as I sat outside in warm sunshine and made a call to a friend. Ten minutes into that the neighbour's builders started up a hammer drill and loud saw then dogs the other side began to bark which of course set George and Betty off so inside seemed the best option! After lunch, just as I sat to rest my swollen ankle, I had a call from friends to say they would drop in which was lovely but then the day was almost over... not quite though because a text message came from my nice dog walking neighbour suggesting we walk on the moors in the last of the evening sun. Betty ran and ran with a huge grin on her face while George sniffed, trotted and eyed the sheep. A perfect end to the day and now salad and cheesy flatbread for supper, then I'll probably be asleep by 7pm!!!
Jackie1 -
Cold but sunny day. We were to have snow and rain, so this is a real gift. Katie been out side about every 5 minutes. I sort of puttered around outside. The cold got to my knees and shoulders. Oddly, there isn’t a sweater or coat warm enough to keep me warm today. So inside, I go.
Wash has started. Dishes done. And I guess one or two more chores and THEN into my lair, my dungeon. Full mug of coffee and a CD of good music. I think Mellow Jazz today.
I watched part of the awards. I love movies and try to watch the new ones as they come out on DVD. It is our entertainment as we exercise. We watch 45 minutes to an hour each night. So a movie lasts 2 or 3 nights for us. Looking forward to Green Book. Watching Can You Ever Forgive Me? Sad and somewhat depressing but good acting.
My family conundrum continues. Our daughter ended up in the hospital but her diagnoses was not the flu but cellulitis. Her diabetes is totally out of control. She never does the blood test, often skips her meds. Her doctor, my husband and I are all mystified as to why she refuses to take responsibility for her own health regimen. I guess counciling might useful. I am at a loss, really. And in truth, this is a problem that is NOT mine to solve. My suggestions and offers to help would not be appreciated by my daughter or her family. I have tried this in the recent past. I guess I have bent your ear and whined many times about this sad issue. Sorry, dear sneakers!
It has come to me several times lately that we all have drama in our life. None of us get off Scott free. The trick is to deal with what ever comes your way as best you can and with as much wisdom as you can gather. That last part is the hardest nut to crack.
Patsy
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Well ladies I got my results back. I do have cancer again. Multiple tests and appointments ahead of me Probably I will have a Mastectomy, possibly a double one. I’m sort of in shock and sort of in a been there done that mode. I’ll keep you posted.
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Prayers for you Jeri, you have all of our support and love.1
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Dearest Jeri, so sorry you have to go through this. I really felt that you were not going test positive. But! If that’s what you have to deal with...know this! You have strength and many friends and a huge family to help pull you through this ordeal. We are praying for you everyday. We sending you our good thoughts and high hopes.
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Darn! Lost another post (due to falling asleep while gathering my thoughts, I think!) I've had a wild dinner hour,...tell you later...
JERI, hugs, hugs and more hugs!
and we are all here however you would like us to be here for you! We KNOW you are a survivor, and losing a few formerly necessary parts at this time of life will be well worth the years it will give you! You are brave, and with your dear loving husband and wonderful family,
and extended friends, this , too, shall pass and you will go forward beautifully!
PATSY, you, too, are receiving our many
hugs! True, we all have our bags to carry, but it is especially difficult to feel out of control with our own children who seem to defy all rationality! I wish we could help you sort this out, but I think SANDY has done it so bravely and so well , her example, while not easy, is one to contemplate! As in the previous paragraph, we are all here in whatever capacity you might need!
Being on a new page, I'm afraid of losing this post if I look back, so I will send love to JACKIE, LIN and ANNE (and any and all of their 4 legged friends!) and plough on with my dinner hour! Sat down with a very pleasant group of 4 other friends, and was into my entree, a truly delicious (I do NOT love fish!) version of basa that I was thoroughly enjoying, when my server brought a nurse over to me who announced I must follow her as an XRay technician and she had been searching all over for me to take XRAYs of my left hip! No warning calls or messages, but I felt I should go with her, so I hurriedly left with orders for my meal be packed to go later, and my wheel chair was brought and off I followed her to the clinic. There, the technician said the beds could not be used as the chests underneath prevented his equipment from positioning underneath! OK, so he wanted to go up to my bed and did not acknowledge my telling him mine was a platform bed with a base that reached the floor! He soon discovered the machine would not fit there, either. I got the brilliant idea of improvising my "lounge" chair in extended position (leg area raised) and positioning my Scandinavian soft coffee table beyond the leg area, and me sliding down to a sort of flat position spread out on the 2 pieces! Somehow, it worked and there I lay, gathering cramps in my legs as he got his equipment somehow into position to take those 4 XRays as I wondered if I would ever be able to extricate myself from this concoction! Well, of course he helped me get up afterwards, and we both almost fell over as my weight almost pulled him down, but I ended up back down in the dining room eating my flan while eyeing the bag of my packed dinner. And that is the story of my lost dinner hour! My doctor had ordered it after I went down today concerning my Gabapentin (stay on my very low dose to help the neuropathy in my hands!) and she wanted pictures of the left hip to see if physical therapy would be useful in saving me from surgery! (Not so suddenly, my entire left side from the shoulder on down through the feet has been acting up painfully). I'm thinking arthritis, while she's thinking therapy! I'm willing to follow her advice, but please leave me my dinner hours peacefully!
Now I can log off and get to bed! yawn! Buzz
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Extracting myself from my temporary sleeping arrangement on sofa with throws and any pets that decide to use me for warmth I've just read Jeri's post and oh goodness, my language was not ladylike as I absorbed it. Damn and blast Jeri, it's news we all dread but surrounded by the love and support you have from your wonderful family you will get through this and come out the other side. I can do no more than send you a bucket load of hugs, prayers and best wishes possible. We are here for you whenever you want to let off steam.
Jackie1 -
I've just woken up and to my dismay read JERI's post. Oh Jeri I too thought everything would be alright after such a long wait for the results. Like everyone else I'm too far away to be much help but I know your loving family will help you through this. I can only send you prayers and love and the very best of wishes. God bless.
February has turned out to be a dreadful month for most of our little group hasn't it.
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Jeri, praying for you. And will be praying for you each day. Much love.
Lin0 -
Sandy, Buzz, Patsy, Anne, Jackie and Lin. Thank you ladies. Your good thoughts and prayers are most appreciated. And yes both Ed and I and my doctor were shocked by the results. We all thought we were just being cautious. Surprise. Very glad I took the aggressive route by having the 2nd biopsy.
Blood tests today and waiting for a call as to the other appointments.
I am blessed with lots of good friends and a caring family. I WILL beat this.
Jeri
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Busy morning, now have to go to wake. Will explain all later.
Sandy0 -
Played Mah Jongg this morning. Came home and tried to scrape ice from the driveway. I felt chilled and I think I am trying to fight off a sinus infection. I do have an ear ache. Four layers of clothing, heat turned up, hot tea and am not really doing anything. Rest and naps.
I may not go out tomorrow if I don’t feel better. That is drastic for me as it is Tai Chi morning and afternoon!
Hugs, hugs, hugs.
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So important for us all to think positive especially now! It was a lucky stroke that those extra steps were taken above and beyond;.....the ones that might have been skipped by choice. But JERI and her Doctor chose the "Just in case" route, and now her invading condition will be aggressively routed and her chances are infinitely higher , so 3 cheers for making that extra choice, dear JERI! Buzz
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Good morning everyone. I'm afraid yesterday rushed past me in a blur then I fell asleep early evening missing 2 tv programmes I wanted to watch. We've had such beautiful weather I even managed a short spell of cutting up some hedging ready for a bonfire before my aching muscles told me enough! The mist is lifting to another sunny morning so the lady gardner's visit should be productive.
Agree wholeheartedly with Buzz about Jerri. What if a further biopsy hadn't been requested by her? It doesn't bear thinking about. We must pray that something so difficult to find is very early stage so will be defeated. Of course it's a shock but you've been through it once Jeri and will find that inner strength again plus you've got yourself the best sort of doctor... one that listens!
Lin, I'm so sorry you don't feel too well but am sure you are doing the right thing... Stay home, keep warm and take care of yourself. Tai Chi will be waiting for you next week!
I must get moving before another day runs away.
Jackie
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Hello, feeling better this morning after a lot of rest but skipped the morning Tai Chi class due to light freezing drizzle, cold and too many car accidents. I am fussing around the house this morning and may go to the afternoon class.
Jackie, wow, springlike weather. Lovely dream! Enjoy it. We are expecting two weeks of cold temperatures although I am not sure how they have much reliance in that long a forecast.
Jackie, sending love and best wishes your way.
Moving along. My tea is getting cold as I left the cup over on the counter.
Hugs.
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Happy Wednesday!! Going to see the kiddos this afternoon and then to bingo. Yesterday was just too busy but I managed. First, I got my hair tweaked then took Babe to the dentist where he almost fainted when they told him it would cost $4000 to fix his lost tooth and bridge. He was really just too crabby for me and I told him if he is going to take everything out on me to not call me. Then we stopped at grocery store so I could get him some frozen dinners since no one seems to be cooking for him, then to Target to get his prescription. Once home I had to get ready for the wake and although traffic was a bear, once I got there it was wonderful seeing my brother and all my nieces and nephews. Babe left a message he called so I called him back only to find out Phil was just getting home. Will see how that went when he calls this morning.
I hope to pay some bills this morning, those that will be due while I am gone. For some reason I woke up early and could not go back to sleep, I think anxiety for my trip.
Everyone has given Jeri all the sentiments I could every express, you got this Jeri!!
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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I am having a morning of disasters, involving flooding from the seal going on the humidifier and troubles with an earlier internet order successfully sent but now being resent again a month later. A company on the west coast. Guess nobody cancelled the original order after sending. Lecture from card company man about only sticking to firms I'm familiar with, card cancelled so charges don't appear and a new card issued. Just waiting for one hour to phone the west coast company.
Meanwhile making bread in the machine and hoping a third thing doesn't happen in the form of the machine blowing up.
Jilly wouldn't walk on the sodden carpet and retreated to her dog basket whilst Anne mopped up.
I did my taxes yesterday, but Mark the tax expert wants to check that I'm not missing out on anything. Not being an indigenous person (Yorkshire born doesn't count) I'm not entitled to electricity and fuel claims or tax free groceries etc. So pretty sure I did the tax forms correctly.
Mike popped in yesterday but everyone is staying home today because it's snowing and won't stop until the wee hours of the night.
Did you see the huge ice blocks on BBC crashing onto our Lake Ontario shoreline?
Time to add the raisins to the bread,
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I phoned the west coast company. Apparently it was a glitch in their system and they are busy emailing hundreds of old customers to ignore the sent invoices. I'm sort of glad I've had my card reissued with a new code though. I'll take the Visa man's advice for the future!
Anne.0 -
A different group of loud builders next door had George barking non stop from the time we returned from his morning walk until gone 4pm. We are now all emotionally and physically exhausted so the same neighbours have just walked them round the block for me. Betty has been sick again and I wonder if her immune system is weak after a life in kennels but whatever the reason it's been one hell of a day cleaning up! At least Sue the gardener has turned out to be a gem and will be back next week and probably forever more!!
Anne, I think it was a wise move to get a new card issued just in case and certainly will protect you from any misuse by others who had your old details. More snow?? Goodness, what a Winter and hard to imagine in our warm climes... a false Spring for us though I fear.
So patient Sandy but then you and Babe go back a long way! If Phil is home already I'm guessing rehab wasn't on his agenda so do hope things don't deteriorate even more for Babe.
Lin, good to read you're feeling better but take care on the ice.
Oh joy, finally quiet next door and time for me to prepare an evening meal but I'm guessing I'll be snoozing by 8pm again!!
Jackie
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Oh what a nasty day! Very cold and with hard icy snow on the decks and walks. The car is covered in ice as well. I hope I can convince John to stay put today. He will be itching to go his errands etc.
Everyone is going about in face masks. I wonder how that works...is it to keep bad germs out? Keep bad germs in? Our community has been hit hard with this new flu. It is very dangerous for us oldies. The general population of this area is retired and seniors. We rarely see teenagers or children. I loved volunteering at the school, it reminded me that there are young people in this world.
Our daughter was to go home from the hospital yesterday. I have not heard from her or her family, so not sure. While still in the hospital she was defensive and defiant with the doctors. Sadly that attitude makes people not want to help her. I am totally helpless about this. Her husband has the flu and son is getting over the flu but still has a low fever. John says NO CONTACT! I feel terrible about not trying to help them. I realize our daughter has more than cellulitis and possibly her doctor thinks also the flu. The good thing is that the hospital is where she needs to be if her illness isn’t on the mend.
It is going to be hard going on ice/snow removal. I tried to sweep off the deck but that was fruitless. This snow has a hard icy covering. It reminds me of the ice that forms on old fashioned refrigerators.
I am not graceful or steady on my feet. I am worried about falling so I guess I am giving up this notion.
John said, “step aside! This is a job for a professional.” He is armed with ice melt and a snow shovel. I didn’t know we still had a snow shovel.
We are fighting with old man winter, he is winning so far.
Patsy
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Still snowing here with no signs of stopping. It would have looked wonderful on Christmas Day, but not so good on the 27th February. Think I'll move my snowdrop avatar for the Bean.
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