Senior Golden Sneakers
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Sandy
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Add me to the balloons. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY !!!!!
Rainy here and very gloomy. Up late! More later, Anne.0 -
Sandy
Jackie 0 -
Good morning dearest sneakers! And a very happy birthday to our Hawaiian vacationing Sandy. How lovely to be there on your birthday. You are truly missed here but I hope you have a lovely day with friends and family. You have a way of sharing your life with us that makes us all feel like we are part of your extended family. The video shows us you are indeed enjoying the islands. As usual my iPad refuses to let me send a graphic ecard! I can only let you know how important you are to this group. You are the glue! You share your adorable grandchildren, your loves and bingo wins and losses. Life’s ups and downs. To my mind, that is family! To our lovely Sandy, have a beautiful day and many more, of course.
Patsy0 -
It being gloomy and rainy I decided to strip the bed today instead of tomorrow and do a big wash.
When we went for our walk yesterday we met Harry from next door with a small, hairy, elderly, randy dog named Jake. Like an old man version of our George. Harry told me that sadly Reilly, his big clumsy labdoodle died during the winter at only 6 years old. I feel a bit troubled by this news because his previous dog also died at 6 years old. To top it off one of his friends had also died but had previously asked Harry to take in Jake who's rather an old dog. The friend drove one of those huge rigs which cross the country, so Jake has only ever lived in a truck until now. He is also un-neutered and was happily frisking around Jilly until Harry decided to pick him up! I think Jilly and I will be avoiding Jake for the next little while!
After that bit of excitement the doorbell rang and there stood Michael with a large red broom in his hands. I mentioned earlier I had to buy a new one as my present broom bristles are getting a bit short. It is rather big, bigger than I would have personally bought but wasn't that sweet of him. Not that you can really describe big Mike as sweet! Maybe Mark! As you can imagine The Bean had a wonderful day, wrapping her leash around Harry as she escaped Jake and then her favourite person and even more walkies and play. Boring today, rain and Anne down in the basement washing.
I've just had Roy my would be swain in the uk on the phone. As always he said he is lonely and would I marry him. I told him I was too long in the tooth for THAT. Not that I would anyway long in the tooth or not!!!
Jill and I are just about to share some !amb for lunch.
Bye girls.
Anne.0 -
Sunny but cool today. It always amazes me how the time change can upset my personal life rhythm. It is only one hour and believe me I can waste that bit of time doing nothing at all. But here it is and I dearly miss that little hour.
We have been putting together a little memory book for our big ( big anniversary but small party) anniversary. It is fun looking at at these photos and trying to cobble together a sentimental memento for our small family and a few old friends. Wow! We have had some exciting times.
Buzz: I have said it before and I believe it more than ever. Computers are the instruments of the devil. Yet I can’t do without them. Email is my main mode of communication. I even use it to try to reach our daughter who lives right down the road. I research everything. Everything! Google and I have had a long standing love affair. If there is a computer hang up I am absolutely running around with my hair on fire.
Anne: a new broom sweeps clean! Even an old broom would do some good around here. Your Michael is thoughtful and devoted.
Jackie: holy cow! Doing all your tasks and walking without even a cane. Hooray for you!
Patsy
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Happy Sunday!
I got home around 7:30 this morning and went to sleep until around noon.
I slept about 2 hours on my connecting flight so I am exhausted. I did do laundry and I had to go grocery shopping. It was a wonderful wedding and great week with family and friends.
I will be back tomorrow when I am more rested.
Thank you for all the birthday wishes, it really means a lot to me. You are wonderful friends.
I will leave you with a picture of me with my grandson and his new bride.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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What a beautiful photo to keep SANDY. Beautiful young couple with a beautiful grandma. Anne.0
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SANDY, "local" language for Happy Birthday!
Many Happy Returns and What A Gorgeous Picture of you and your family!!!!!! Buzz 0 -
I just finished making the special retirement card for our culinary service manager and almost everyone contributed for someone we all cherish. I suspect she will be doing some kind of missionary work, and she is well suited as she has spent a lifetime doing for others! My hands are totally numb and I'm making all kinds of typing errors, but I enjoyed all your posts and everyone sounds great.
That Hawaiian wedding had to be a joy for the eyes as well as the heart! Buzz
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Sandy! My dear friend! How beautiful you all are! One of my happiest memories is our annual trip to Hawaii. Happy people, beautiful island, perfumed air! Important question...how on earth can you come back to here to ice and snow and cold and our ongoing storms? I would be trying to figure out a plan to stay in Hawaii. Seriously!
Patsy
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What a busy weekend with our 5 granddaughters, aged 2 to 18. They were sooo much fun. What a good way to distract myself.
As well I wanted to wish Sandy a special Hapoy Birthday.
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A short drive to the local woods this morning for a stroll with George and Betty meant I could enjoy the chorus of birdsong and dappled sunlight that hinted at Spring. The problem with that is tomorrow another wet and windy storm will arrive and thrust us back into Winter!
Today is the start of my battle to lose the extra pounds gained in the past month and that requires a busy schedule so once my lunchtime coffee is finished I plan to rake up a few leaves or, if I can't bend as much as I imagine I can, at least create a tidy pile... oh yes, then those strong winds can blow them back round the garden! Thinking a Plan B will be in order!!
An appointment with my dentist has been made for the end of next week after I nearly swallowed a temporary filling. Next stage is a crown which even with NHS treatment will cost a small fortune. There's always something!
Sandy, a gorgeous photo of your stunning family with their beautiful grandmother. You have every right to be proud and Jeri, you are doing the best thing possible right now being entertained by your grandchildren.
Already 1.30pm so I will wish every sneaker a happy Monday, collect my garden rake and set off down the garden humming "Hi ho, hi ho....."
Jackie
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JERI, so sweet! One pretty little grandchild "making" pancakes? I love the mob cap!
JACKIE, I'm viewing my mounds of leaves, but I'm lazier than you. I'm hoping the wind will blow them away!
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Happy Monday! Well I slept 10 hours and 53 minutes until Babe phoned and woke me up.
I think I am caught up on sleep.
Hawaii was wonderful with the most amazing views in the world. Seeing mountains and the ocean together was just spectacular. The Pearl Harbor monument was closed for repair but the tour did take you close enough to see the Arizona, very sad and moving. We went to Iolani Palace and a Catamaran Boat Tour on Wednesday and Thursday on a trolley tour of Kualoa Farm followed by the Polynesian Cultural Center where we had the Luau which ended in another theatre for the Breath of Life Fire show which was amazing although too long in uncomfortable seats. Tuesday and Friday were pool/beach days but the weather wasn't great being cloudy and drizzling. I did manage to sun a little on Friday and my SIL and I drove to one of the beaches to stick our foot in the water. In all it was an amazing vacation spent with family and friends with wonderful memories. Aloha!!
I wasn't happy to come back to this cold windy weather but life goes on. I think I will stay home today and go see the kiddos after my doctor's appointment tomorrow for my physical.
Wednesday a mammogram and that should cover my annual health care check ups.
Happy to read Jackie is doing so well, Anne has wonderful sons, Lin is still as busy as a bee, Buzz is still busy with cards, Jeri spending ;quality time with grandkids and Patsy getting ready for big anniversary party. I hope I didn't miss anyone but it is good to be home.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Good day. I was up early and off to Tai Chi. With the change in time I had a bit of trouble getting there on time so no checking in! Nice long class with lots of both Tai Ch and Qigong. Left in time to stop by the credit union and then a haircut appointment. A stop at the post office to make some purchases. Home for lunch and am making a couple of phone calls. Leaving soon for a trip to Trader Joe’s while the sun is shining and the temperature is fairly mild.
Love love love,the photos.
Jeri what a darling little one. I had a cap like that as a child. It was supposedly to wear at night to keep your head warm. It came along with a long nightgown. Ah, memories. Your sweetie is busy with so many toys. Makes me smile. Sending hugs.
Sandy, so incredibly lovely. What a great time you had even if there were a couple of hiccups like the monument being closed. Welcome home and it is cold compared to Maui but the weather is better than it has been recently. Glad you are home, safe and sound.
Jackie, ouch tooth problem. Argh. And a costly one. I am sorry. Here, all tooth issues are expensive since even if you get dental insurance, it pays next to nothing. I hope all goes well.
Buzz, good day. Making another card. Wahoo! You are a talented lady. I need to start on a card soon. I am going to a baby shower on Saturday. I am thinking about what I might do, but no real idea yet.
Anne, hello to you and the one and only Jilly. I hope you are having better weather now as well. We have melting during the day and then everything freezes overnight. Makes for some slippery sidewalks!
Patsy, have you finalized your project for the upcomg anniversary?
Hello Laura, Marie, Barb, Karen and if I have missed anyone, sorry.
Must move along.
Hugs.
Lin
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I'm so NOT caught up, and still in my nightie after learning 3 more people finally decided to contribute to Ginny's goodbye fund. I decided it was easier or at least looks better to re-do the card rather than add extra names. Thank goodness I saved it in my folder! A knock on my door and a neighbor handed me the book, "FEAR", the book Woodward wrote about Trump. It won't change anything, though , will it? I cannot believe how Congress manages to twist things so that outlawing all discrimination is now a "bad" thing instead of just sticking to Antisemitism! That orange monster somehow will manage to commandeer the 2020 election by convincing gullible people the Democrats are Socialists, Antisemitic, Drug dealers, and you name it! But I'll read the book anyway!
JERI's little one is another beauty, as are SANDY's family! And so happy for JACKIE's hip recovery! LIN and ANNE are sounding good, as mostly always, and PATSY, boy, can I identify
(at least the younger me!) with your self-portrait! ALOHA, all you Paradise lovers, including MauiSue, I would go back in a snap of my crooked fingers! Must grab a quick shower and get downstairs for dinner! Buzz
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Horizontal rain and blustery as storm Gareth hits us so George has gone back to bed and Betty is snoring on the sofa. No pressure to walk them so I'll read a book I was trying to finish late last night until it got too late.
Back later.
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I'm up early as well! Simply couldn't sleep, mind churning away. I probably won't be back later, I'll be napping! Oh to be George, Betty and Jilly. They don't seem to have a problem with turning the mind away from long ago events when it comes to sleep time.
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Anne, George had a disturbed night too, howling in his sleep as a nightmare probably had him shut away wherever previous owners confined him. Five years on but not forgotten. He's received extra cuddles this morning so I suggest you cuddle up with Jilly!
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Good idea JACKIE. I noticed Jilly's legs twitching in her sleep. Wonder what she was chasing!
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Maybe running away from Harry's hairy mutt!! 🐶1
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Good morning. I think I did my own twitching in my sleep last night. There are those nights. I hope everyone has a peaceful night of sleep tonight.
I started working on the shower card this morning. I have cut out a few things and have some colored card stock out. Okay, not much but a little something.
Today is Mah Jongg day. Wahoo! And this afternoon is coloring at the library. All lovely things on an overcast and soon to be drippy day. Must grab my umbrella.
Problems come in bunches don’t they? First it was my iPad. Next a car problem which requires a trip to the dealership this Friday and lots of $$. (Ack). Now my laptop battery will not charge. I have messed around but it seems the battery has had it. It will not charge and the power level in the battery drops a bit each day. And yes, the cord is fine and it is not the outlet. I have been looking for the proper replacement battery. The reviews on most of them are not that great. Many reports of the replacement battery lasting less than a year. The battery on my laptop is the original so many years old. HP will not ship a battery to me. I do not know why.
Enough mindless chattering away but I think these things are why I did not get restful sleep.
I need to get moving.
Hugs all around.
Lin
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Good morning. Cloudy and rainy today. To make matters even more unpleasant, I must travel to see my new eye doctor. There is always the possibility of another eye shot. Scary to think of a strange new doctor coming at me with a needle for my eye. I know! I am a whiny baby.
Dear Katie must stay home today. She cries as we head out the door. It is the most mournful sound.
The weather has me sort of blue and grumpy. Sorry dear friends. I need to make coffee and count my blessings. I guess I will start by doing my exercises. I am truly lucky that I can do these things to stay as active as possible. Not perfect but still hobbling around, upright and mobile.
Our pets are often so tuned in to us, they read our mind and feel our anxieties. Katie knows something is different this morning. She is glued to my ankle.
Stay safe and keep warm.
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Happy Tuesday! We have a sunny day with temps in the lower 50's. A good day to visit the kiddos. I went for my yearly wellness exam, had blood work done and scheduled three tests.
Mammogram tomorrow plus nuclear stress test for heart (requested by me to make sure my heart is working fine) a bone density test done every two years and a nerve test for my tingling hands. It is going to be a busy month with appointments but if all come back good then I am good for another year. lol I did refuse the flu shot which she didn't have a problem.
Must have been something in the universe as I did not sleep well last night as well. Or maybe it was because I had so much sleep the night before. I hope everyone has a good sleep tonight. Some one once suggested to me to clear your mind start counting from 100 backwards and hopefully you fall asleep before you hit one. I do take a sleep aid (unisom) but it didn't help last night.
Have a good day, whether napping resting, going to the doctor or just having fun.
Sandy
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Started my day with a birthday call to Mike's "baby son" for his 60th birthday! He said he was very grateful I called, and we both spoke of his Dad. Then a frantic call from the man collecting money for our retiring dining room manager....one more couple to add to the card I made (GGRRrrrr) and I ended up making a whole new card after glue messed up the one I finished yesterday! Under no circumstances will I make another!
My daughter got in touch with my doctor to find out about pain management being hung up somewhere, and the Dr was very pleased about her talk with my DD! So now I'm running late, as usual, and must hop into the shower so I can get down in time for birthday dinner! Food, food and more food! Sleep? What's that? ALso, my computer seems to have developed a language of its own! Another update today from Microsoft and I can't figure our 1/2 the clicks I must now learn! ANd SANDY is still a big blank text until my cursor finds where she is hidden! Hugs to all and your 4 footed pals! Buzz
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Good morning ladies. The Bean and I had a very good nights sleep. We tottered off to bed after a beautiful day of melting ice. Me walking on the pavement of flowing streams of water, she walking on the ice still covering people's lawns. Squirrels everywhere and the geese flying overhead but I didn't see or hear any wintering sparrows or starlings and I'm praying the freezing winter and the rather plump Hawks didn't finish them off.
After that Jilly had a glorious day of barking at anything moving outside and that was a lot of movement. Folks sploshing by with joyful dogs and right down the food chain to sleepy mosquitoes ready for an after winter feast. SPRING HAS ARRIVED and Wiarton Willie the ground hog was right for once.
Therefore, our Jilly went to bed with a sore throat last evening and me early to bed before a headache started.
It's a little cooler today but spring is in the air. Teeny wee leaf 🌱buds on the lilac and Apple tree.
And so back to my cooling 🥄porridge to see what today brings.
Enjoy it girls,
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Good morning, it is Tai Chi pretty much all day once again. I am smiling.
It stayed above freezing overnight and as a consequence the fog is like the proverbial pea soup. I will leave a bit early as driving will be slow. Later another downpour is forecast with three quarters of an inch of rain expected. Roads are already being closed due to flooding.
Spring is coming, no leaves or anything green yet but I have seen a Robin. Yes! Oh and a fly is alive, in my house of course. Haaaaa.
I fit in a trip to my friend’s house yesterday in between Mah Jongg and the library. Anyway, she has a new prescription from her family doctor and is hopeful for improvement. She did have her slippers on and is using a walker rather than the scooter.
Must move along. Wishing everyone happiness.
Hugs.
Lin
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Happy Wednesday! It is spring here also, temps near 60 but with rain of course. I had a wonderful day with the kiddos and Ewok (the puppy) although exhausting. Max spent a lot of the time crying for no reason (terrible two's) and Charlie is cutting teeth. Lisa managed to get things done so she was grateful. They gave me a beautiful blanket for my birthday so I am sharing. Sorry Lin and Jeri who see all this on Facebook.
Bingo tonight and Bryanna is taking me to lunch tomorrow for my birthday. It is the never ending month of birthday celebrations.
Mammogram today so must get moving. Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Sandy glad you had a lovely birthday. The kids are beautiful.
I'm still trying to get back to normal after the hospital. The good thing is that I managed to lose 10 lbs. I still haven't got my appetite back.2
