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Leaving again in a bit. Yes, I was off doing errands this morning. I went back for a price adjustment on the shoes I purchased last Wednesday. They are now on sale and I gratefully accepted the lower price cheerfully completed by Customer Service. And they got me signed up for the rewards program and put last week’s purchases in the program so I should receive a $5 coupon in August. That took a while but I was pleased when I left.
Went to a busy Trader Joe’s after that and did a bit of shopping. Forgot to get a shallot but will be fine until next time. Then finally a short stop at Hy-Vee to hunt for tiny carrots and waffle cut carrots. Then home to unpack everything and sort through receipts.
Now I am off for my reflexology appointment. Looking forward to that I think. Last week was work on both feet, hands and something new, my face. That made me uncomfortable as I have those nasty hairs that pop out on my face. Oh well. I think the ears are next. I would be pleased just with the foot treatment.
Oh, and yesterday was the Mah Jongg pinnacle for me! I won all but one hand that we played!! Never, never, ever have I done that well before. In one hand the only way for me to Maj was to draw 4 jokers as the needed tiles had been discarded when I was unable to pick any up. And praise be, I did indeed during the course of the game draw FOUR jokers. And when I was East, I rolled snake eyes so did not have to deal with moving many tiles. A day of near perfection. I was so happy, the other players were quite depressed. I understand but I couldn’t stop being pleased. Probably won’t win a hand again this calendar year but it was worth it.
More later.
Hugs. Prayers that things go as needed and hoped for by each of us.
Lin
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Drat! Lost my post. I will give it another try. The morning is mild so far. A bit warm but the sticky humidity and heat will come late this afternoon. Thank goodness for fans and lots of things to do inside.
I watched the debates and for me it was like watching the B-Team. They were sincere and each trying to make a big splash. But I wasn’t too impressed with the two front runners, Warren and Sanders. I like some of their ideas but they will not happen here in the US at this time. But what do I know? It just felt like it was a very steep uphill struggle for that group of candidates. I will tune in tonight to see Joe and Kamala and my fav, Cory. Does this feel like an episode of Dancing With The Stars?
Anne: to me your new condo sounds perfect for you. An adjustment, to be sure, but a really pleasant and safer next phase in life. I would choose something like that but John would not be happy in a condo. Katie could adjust in about 30 minutes. We would make a big investment in pee-pee pads. Keep us posted on all developments!
Jackie: I agree that you have a special connection to all animal life. How wonderful for your gardener and Blueberry that you are there. It would be very difficult for anyone to go on holiday if concerned about the wellbeing of the fur family left behind.
Sandy: you are also a wonder! I could not sit for three beautiful active children plus puppy. The parents would return to find us all crying with wet pants. The energy output must be astounding!
Count yourself as a super grandmom! Very few could do it.
Lin: hope all is well and you are able to sell your collectibles for a good price.
Buzz: you are also quite remarkable! You went from zero to 60 in a very short time. The oxygen and PT really made a huge difference. We, as a species, need oxygen to live. We also need to move around to lubracate our joints. My old fashioned Doc would be very pleased and approve of your new regimen.
More coffee and I need to eat an orange for a late breakfast.
Tonight’s debate could be interesting....or more dancing with the stars.
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FINALLY! Feet up for the first time today after 2 walks and beginning work to secure and doube secure my chicken run. I have ordered from Amazon enough sheets of galvanised metal fencing to fix on the inside of the original wire netting that should arrive next week but meanwhile managed to recycle a couple of pieces off the old dismantled hen house.
Blackberry ran about like a mad thing on this evening's outing and kept disappearing in the bracken so the hills rang with my loud calls which he totally ignored! Then when we returned to the car park he had to go and say hello to everyone. Talk about exhausting because I can't manage his pulling on a lead so let him run free and although he does jump on the back seat of the car with Betty once he feels inclined there's no hurrying the boy! I'm appreciating George and Betty with their short legs all the more!! 🐶🐕
Anne, sounds like a grand plan if it can be organised.
Sandy, I agree you are a super gran. Here am I weary after one day with a lively dog and you have 3 kiddies thrown in with Ewok... amazing!
Lin, success all round for you, that's brilliant.
Ooh, part 2 of a drama I'm watching about to start so I'm off!
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Looks like my post got scrubbed! About to turn on tonight's analyses and hate to admit my reactions are similar to PATSY's: very discouraged. I'm beginning to feel too many Americans must secretly admire bullies, despite all the anti-bullying programs available! So many of his followers claim they dislike his personality but mystifyingly his numbers seem to go up! And now that our Repugnican friends have latched onto the word "Socialist" for anything and everything they wish to obliterate, they may succeed in another 4 years of frightful "leadership". I could not believe the person he put in charge of protecting our National Parks is a man avowed to eliminating National Parks!!! My rage knows no limits! Nor does my shame in a country once so revered! WHERE IS OUR BACKBONE?
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HAPPY YORKSHIRE DAY ANNE!
There are various events happening in North Yorkshire today to celebrate, including the Yorkshire Flag being carried round York's Walls, a Yorkshire baking competition in Helmsley and a Yorkshire Pudding tossing competition at York Maze.
A pledge to Yorkshire, known as the Declaration of Integrity, will be made twice in York during the day.
Dogs walked on a glorious morning and am now supping (ooh, I think I've caught a touch of Yorkshire!!
) a coffee before heading off to Bodmin town for a hair appointment.
Happy Thursday everyone!
Jackie
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Hello. Must zip along to another all day meeting. Unfortunately appears I have reinsured the ankle that was just getting better. So I will be hobbling again.
I saw several posts with Yorkshire goodies on Facebook this morning. I can see they are irresistible.
Hugs.
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Happy Thursday!!
Meeting day and then grocery shopping to get ready for my son and dil tomorrow. I won a whooping $13 at bingo but a win is a win.
Lin, oh no, I am so sorry about you ankle, did you ever get any x rays to make sure nothing is broken?
Jackie, beautiful picture. It sounds like Blackberry is adjusting just fine with you and your buddies. You will be glad when it is just the three of you again just like when I have houseguests. lol
Buzz, try to relax about politics because your blood pressure might go sky high. Let's just hope at election time people get smart and do the right thing.
Patsy, believe me when I get home from sitting I am exhausted. I think they do keep me healthy and moving, at least I hope so.
Where oh where did our little Anne go?
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Your little Anne couldn't get on SANDY because I kept getting the now familiar message of "can't connect to server". Which is probably just as well as I haven't much to say except I've decided to shut up, take the lads off any guilt trips about looking after aging parents, and forge ahead independently.
Won't bore you now in case it doesn't transpire what I've got in mind. That seems to be happening a lot just lately.
Yorkshire Day! Thanks JACKIE for the lovely photo.! Now girls, altogether for a chorus of,
ON ILKLEY MOOR BAHT AT or for those not attuned to the refined Yorkshire accent:
ON ILKLEY MOOR WITHOUT YOUR HAT
Cheers girls,
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Today is again very, very warm. I know Katie and I will be dragging around this afternoon, hot, cranky and with little energy. Ooooh I hate that feeling. It is time to consider a rush trip to get sugarless popsicles. Yea! 10 calories@. The forestry service has upped the fire danger warning to high. We are all on alert for any sign of fire.
Watched the second round of debates...all I can say is, we are in trouble! All those candidates need to invest in high energy vitamins. There is much work to be done.
I have been amazed all my life at the variety and color of the English language. We need an interpreter for our various dialects. Being raised in the south, words have completely different meanings from other places. It appears it is absolutely true in England, Scotland and Wales as well. My grandmother learned some Gallic from her family. What an odd sounding language. But it feels warm and cuddly because it reminds me of her and all of our crazy Irish family. So...Anne! It sounds like Yorkshire has its own language as well. I can see it makes you feel warm and cuddly too.
Lin: so sorry to hear about your ankle. I wish we could come up with some treatment or medicine to help us all with our aches and pains.
Jackie: isn’t it interesting how getting our hair done helps us feel so much better? I hate going and the shampoo and various chemicals makes my nose itch and run. But I love getting the hair cut and styled.
Anne: I have this information on good authority, your sons want and need to help you in any way possible. Our son says when he helps us with something he feels good for a long time. It fills up his love tank. Being a big sentimental softie, I know I love doing some little thing for one of my children. We all need and want to connect with our family. Even so, it is possible to remain independent. My humble opinion, here.
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Quick hi just to let you know I'm still around. I' afraid my Restless Leg Syndrome is augmenting rather than it being the medication problem. Sitting still has become a horror so until I can check with a neurologist I will have to live with it!
SANDY, you are so right, but when I read about the idiot in charge of our National Parks being a man who resents National Parks, I blew my cool! What are sane people to do?
HAPPY YORKSHIRE DAY!!! Buzz 0 -
JACKIE, my dear JUDY tells me she's quite excited regarding the date she is looking forward to meeting with you! So am I!
Hi everyone; sorry about LIN's recurrence of that injury! Buzz 1 -
Morning! Rather a busy day so just a swift hello. I've done my half hour walk, fed the Bean, had breakfast and about to leap in the shower.
So ta ta for now and hope you all have an enjoyable Friday. Monday is a holiday here.
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Happy Friday everyone Here's an Ahhh to begin your day!
I rarely get to sit on my new sofa as it's already occupied!
The day began with sunshine and a high temperature so before breakfast I drove the dogs to the woods where it was relatively cool. A bit of a gamble with more chances of Blackberry disappearing in the undergrowth, which was exactly what he did, so all I could do was call out occasionally and wait for him to step out on to the path, sometimes way off in the distance. Early days for me to be rushing anywhere so I do my best to keep calm and let him gallop about. He's now sleeping on my feet while I type!
Oh Lin I'm sorry to read you are hobbling about again. Do you think you've been overdoing things? 😧
Sandy enjoy the visit from your son and DIL. Don't spend that $13 all at once!
Patsy although I do enjoy a monthly pedicure with foot massage thrown in my hair appointment is my favourite pamper time. A head massage before the hair is cut followed by lots of chatting since I've been going to the same girl for over 15 years. Yesterday I was introduced to Frankie her French Bulldog puppy that is probably at his cutest being only 12 weeks but already I could see a stubborn streak appearing!!
Buzz, not much you can do right now about the man with obvious pathological personality traits, just hope next year enough voters get what's going on!
Couldn't believe your friends Judy and Gerald will be passing within 2 miles of my home and hopefully I've found just the place for our cream teas just a few minutes detour off their route. I'll be taste testing in the next couple of weeks just in case!! 😄😄
Anne I'm sorry you seem unsettled about your future but knowing you as I now do feel sure the right and obvious option will show itself to you.
Gosh, my morning has gone so time to get on with the job of turning Chicken Heaven into Fort Knox..
The special galvanised sheets arrived yesterday, less than 48 hours after I ordered them so as much as I dislike the way Amazon is taking over the world I can't fault their service!
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JACKIE......AHHH ! How loveable ! Isn't it amazing how Betty has settled in. All memories of her former life gone. Lucky little dog. I would be very happy reincarnated as one of your pets!
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Happy Friday! Laundry is going and then to clean the house before my visitors arrive. Looks like it will be a gorgeous weekend so will enjoy being with them.
Jackie, love the photo, Anne is right, I would also love to be pampered by you. Enjoy your visit with Buzz's friends, I know you will make them feel so welcome.
Anne, whatever decision you make it will be perfect. Your boys will always be there for you.
Buzz, your friends visit with Jackie reminds me when we met in Florida. Good memories.
Hello to all, but I can't dilly dally, so have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello, laundry day here too. Plan on going to the library tomorrow for a day of paper crafting unless I am too miserable. I am fortunate that the little reinjury to the ankle was minor. Some pain and relatively minor swelling. I am being very careful how I put that foot down. No twisting. I am being so careful my Fitbit does not believe I am climbing stairs. It says I have climbed 4 flights of stairs today while the total is actually 8. Now that is caution.
Also trying to do some online banking etc. One of my banks was down with an apology message. Finally got it working today. Whew. I feel helpless when I cannot get to my accounts.
Sandy, enjoy the visit. Sorry there is so much preparation work before guests arrive. The weather is really great so I hope you are able to enjoy a bit of that. And I hope your foot is doing better.
Jackie, I agree, you do pamper your pets and they are so content to be with you. They are indeed lucky. And hello to your visitor BlackBerry! What an active soul.
Anne, shopping day today? And what holiday is on tap next?
Buzz, I agree, must try to stay calm. And I need t tell myself that as well. I get anxious about so many things. I know how much worse I feel.
Patsy, what are you and yours up to today? I assume Katie is busy supervising whatever you are up to.
Hi Jeri!
Hugs.
Lin
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I came across this yesterday.
With parts of both feet/legs radiating pain and both shoulders, I need to learn this.
Lin
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Well, I took off with both boys to view a very nice retirement home. I absolutely loved it, Jilly came along as well because they welcome small dogs and cats. Jill - an Immediate hit with all the very nice residents. Everyone cuddled her and she just lapped up the attention. The apartment we looked at had French windows leading out to a patio and lawn, ideal for a small dog at 6 am!. The gardens were to drool over, so pretty, with walkways, statues and pagodas to rival buckingham palace. And there the dream stopped. My lowly savings would only allow 5 years of living there plus all my pensions of course. Then what? Well, thrown out into the workhouse! That's what.
I learned even more today that my younger son Mark is the logical, sensible, accountant, Mike and I are the spinners of dreams.
So back to square one and hoping a condo comes up for sale in Michaels building. Mark would buy and invest in the place which in all truth is also very nice, except you still have to cook, clean, do laundry etc but no gardening, and no old ladies to cuddle one small dog who would no doubt grow fat on the treats they might bestow.
Because of the senior home visit I had groceries delivered today and found a new delivery man looking most confused because Marie's Tony (who was being looked after by a care giver whilst she went to the doctors) was on my drive leaping up and down and asking "what are you doing on my drive, clear off". I just rescued my groceries in time because the poor delivery man was about to take off with them.
To be honest, Tony is a little scary, and especially after he threatened Maria with his belt.
Don't know why we are having a holiday on Friday SANDY. It just says civic holiday on the calendar.
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Darn, lost 2 posts! Just cannot repeat a 3rd tie as I'm falling asleep! Love you all Buzz 1
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Popped in for a minute just wanted to say “hi” back. We’ve been so busy hopefully tomorrow I can say more.
Fun day today but time to go to bed as it is after 11 pm
From our visit to the zoo this week.
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Oh Jeri, what a gorgeous and happy group. Must have had a lot of fun at the zoo. 😁
Anne, well a surprising trip with the boys. I am sorry it is too expensive. Any government assistance programs available? Probably not. It is difficult to walk away from some things. I hope something better will come along.
I am packing for the paper crafting day. Must make some coffee, pack a lunch and finish shoving supplies in my roll around bag.
Hugs.
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Not too bothered LIN. After all, these homes are in business. Bad enough right now, but they go up in price every year. Just another pipe dream.
Me and Beanie had just settled down last evening when there came a knock on the door. Maria to see how I'd got on but in truth I think a shoulder to cry on. She drops Tony off at a coffee shop to meet up with his old friends on weekdays for a hour just to give her some time to grocery shop or just for herself. Today the friends phoned to say would she please pick him up early because he had forgotten to wear his watch and he was accusing all the patrons of stealing it, and loudly. He was thrown out. Bad day I guess because once home he thought the tires on their car had been stolen although in full view and then of course the incident on my drive. At this point there came a hammering on my door and there was Tony just in his jeans yelling for her to get home. He's very muscular stripped down. Poor Maria who's losing weight by the minute just broke down in floods of tears. Did I tell you earlier there is a 4-5 year waiting list for placement in a senior funded care home? Privately $5500 monthly. Who can afford that!
I just had time to give her a quick cuddle and the last I saw of them was Maria holding Tony's hand and leading him home. I'm sure seeing life in the raw these days. Their two sons can't help financially because Tony's illness bankrupted the family business and they, with five children and wives to support are just starting over again, and terrified they will inherit the disease.
He wouldn't step over my threshold by the way because he's terrified of Jilly.
Sorry to bore you all, but that's my life these days. I'm becoming a right drama queen.
Last year at this time I was happily gardening and didn't have a clue about my new neighbours!
JERI, what an absolutely beautiful bunch of children. You must burst with pride when out with them all.
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Happy Saturday! We are leaving shortly to go see the kiddos. Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Going after lunch and before dinner so they don't have to worry about feeding us.
Love the pictures Jeri they are all just beautiful. Anne, don't know what you believe but leave it in God's Hands and things will work out. Poor Maria, it seems a shame the county can't help her.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello sneakers, my day is almost over and I seem to have done nothing other than dog walk, dog sit and dog pamper. It gets in the way of everything so as much as Blackberry is a gorgeous boy he's demanding and quite pushy so my life isn't my own right now. We've had a few showers and the hot temperatures seem to have gone so extra layers required as we trek across the moors. Work continues on securing the chicken run so hopefully I'll soon be in a position to adopt more chooks to chortle at the end of the garden.
The dogs are snoring so it must be bedtime. More walking tomorrow that I tell myself is good for me and also a trip to the allotment... perhaps some beans to pick and rhubarb to pull. Apart from that a quiet weekend but nothing wrong with the peace and quiet!
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Almost 11 again, following the celebration of a friends' 90th birthday! Only on this site do I have problems typing legibly. And by now MY KEYBOaRD---is driving me insane!0
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I'm so sorry, but too sleepy to post. I think I'm OK! Delighted to learn all my friends ar the European end will try to chat in September over their "cuppa" and yes, SANDY, it brings back precious memories sleepy Buzz 2
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Our walk yesterday morning.
https://youtu.be/p3f8iWgzezg
Raining today so a muddy stroll in the woods! Allotment visit postponed too because the cat owned by my neighbour I share a plot with has been beaten up so visiting the vet. On a Sunday too which will be expensive!
Happy Sunday
Jackie
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Happy Sunday! Back from Church, then Bryanna coming over for more games and tonight dinner at Wildfire. Have a great day.
Yesterday's Fun:
Sandy
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Happy Sunday. I am also back from church. The Catholic Church down the street has a huge outdoor festival going on today. I was tempted to hunt for a parking place so I could look around. My Spanish is poor however so I kept on driving although I did stop for every jaywalker trying to cross the street to get there.
Great pictures Sandy. What fun! What board game were you playing? Looks like a complicated one!
Jackie, wahoo, loved the video of the dogs doing zoomies! What a lot of energy. Well, maybe not as much from Betty. 😁. How many more days before BlackBerry goes home? You will be worn out for certain. I hope the rain stops so you can get the hen enclosure fixed up.
Anne, oh my, your neighbor is in a real pickle. Poor dear. I heard some unhappy news at church this morning. The lady who, once upon a time, was the church secretary until her Parkinson’s advanced has now progressed beyond nightmares to a kind of delusional/dementia state. She is always quite upset and imagines conversations with her daughter that never happened or conversely doesn’t remember when her daughter actually does call her. She is in an assisted living apartment right now but trying to keep her calm is increasingly difficult.
Buzz, good to hear from you. Fie on losing your posts.
I had a nice time at the papercrafting day yesterday. The room was literally packed with tables! Quite unusual. Woooo. Lots of talking, some laughing, some sharing, some not so great news. That’s life.
Must finish my lunch and change my clothes.
Hugs.
Lin
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Your old church secretary sounds just like Tony, LIN. What a horrid disease and even worse for the care givers. Marie says her sons can't stand to stay longer than half a hour but poor Marie has a life sentence.
Jilly had a good old bark at the video JACKIE. Yes really. She watches "for love of dogs" on the tv every day at 4 o'clock. It's our vocal hour.
I'm having a lovely quiet day, and before it got too hot, did a bit of weeding, although you could hardly call it weeding. The grass in the flower beds is about a foot high!
So, nuffing to report. Alls quiet today on the western front. Not a sniff of my neighbours, but they are okay because the windows are open.
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