Senior Golden Sneakers
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Another busy day for me too so am relieved to finally have my feet up at 10pm. I'm still dealing with the house sale as is my UK based brother and this afternoon spent an age on the phone to the utility supplier that wanted me to set up an account even though it's all switched off. In the end it was easiest to agree to register although it does seem pointless! Hopefully no standing order bill when I cancel the contract but something tells me I've been conned into something that's going to cost!
Visiting the property for the last time was unsettling and left me feeling sad for my father who had a beautiful home but extremely unhappy toxic marriage. I looked everywhere for his service medals as well as his vintage carpentry tools but gone who knows where. The one bright spark in the visit was staying with my school friend I hadn't seen for 10 years and it was thanks to her help I got through the sorting and clearing of personal effects with humour.
My little hens are settling in and had me laughing in the late afternoon sunshine when they discovered the perches I've fixed up and skipped, jumped and flew round the run like excited children!
Tomorrow I'm driving my neighbour to a hospital appointment at a private hospital in Plymouth so I'll get to see how the other half live! It will also give me an opportunity to deliver a large bag of dad's ornaments to the charity shop belonging to the animal shelter George came from because we'll be passing their door.
So much more has gone on, some of it disturbing, some sad but I won't go into it all now, rather see what transpires over time.
Buzz, I'm following the hurricane's expected route with crossed fingers it stays out at sea.
Happy Labour day to everyone celebrating.
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Good morning still dragging about but have lots on my list today so will see what can be accomplished.
Leaving early for some needed foot supplies on this monthly discount day and then playing Mah Jongg. Book club today is iffy for me. I could just sleep for another day. Yawn.
Jackie, my gosh, I cannot keep up with you. What a whirl of activity! Your new chicks sound just divine and must be fun to watch. Lucky ladies with a nice new home. Safe drive today and let us know how the others live. Nice of you to leave donations for the charity shop. Thoughtful.
Buzz, still thinking of you. This storm is so strange with the very very slow movement. Still praying you will stay safe.
Must move along. Hi Patsy, Anne, and Sandy. Hope all is well with Jeri.
Hugs.
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Good morning Sneakers. Off to the doctors for me. Don't know what is worse. That or facing a new unknown teacher at school! We lived in dread of entering one particular teachers class, but funnily enough despite being caned for forgetting to bring my bible to school and one or two scathing comments on essays, I really liked her and she remains my favourite teacher to this day. She died the following year. Of course we school girls didn't know that she was so ill, although not teaching, and so, with trembling hearts a friend and I put our meagre pocket money together and bought her a bunch of russet chrysanthemums, then got on our bikes and pedalled to her home. She invited us in and was so pleased with the flowers and so kind to us. It must have been about this time of year. So this is in memory of dear Miss Redfern who died when I was 12 years old and actually taught me more than any other teacher.
Dear JACKIE, I hope you had a safe journey with your friend. Stay safe, and congratulations on your new feathery companions.
And LIN is posting as I write so more later.
Anne. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Happy Tuesday!
Long weekend is over and I am glad I can get back to eating and exercising right again. Spent the day at the pool and all good things come to an end. I am sitting later but we are having a rainy day in which I hate to drive. Hopefully by the time I leave it will clear up.
Anne, good luck at the doctor, I hope they find the right blood pressure medicine.
Lin, sorry you are feeling under the weather, is it raining by you?
Jackie, congratulations on the new chicks, maybe snap a picture for us? Sorry the trip was so stressful always problems with dealing with estates.
Patsy, hope you were able to use the deck for your picnic.
Buzz, how are things there?
Nothing exciting here so have a good day.
Sandy
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Well I'm back, and of course the receptionist hadn't received my old records. Doctor Tim can't prescribe for me until he gets the old records and the name of the fatal drug. After four weeks of careful eating my blood pressure is even higher and he asked, I thought rather ominously, did I live alone. Yes I said, with my 9lb dog which he said wouldn't be much help! Mmmm. He asked if I had friends who could pop by daily to help with the machine cuff and I explained my closest friends over here had either died or were in homes with dementia. However I have got decent neighbours, but how on earth can I ask Maria to pop in daily to take my blood pressure (I can't pull the cuff tight enough with my deformed wrist) when she's got Tony to deal with! Mark says he'll come over every other day with Mike taking over at the weeks end. But how can I disrupt their busy lives in all consciousness!
I guess there will be some serious discussions in this family after that. I don't want to live with either of my sons, I love them too much for that, and neither do I want to be parted from little Jillo.
The funny thing is, and yes quite laughable, I've been putting the cuff on periodically but with not pulling it tight enough getting perfect readings. I took it to the docs as requested and he pulled it tighter than me and got the same high readings as his machine. Talk about living in blissful ignorance for the last few years! Probably explains why I was forever tripping up.
Saw the Yorkshire lot on BBC singing "on ilkley moor Baht-at" with a brass band outside Boris's abode JACKIE. Got a laugh out of that and a lifting of the old Anne spirits. Wish I could post it on here, but can't because I don't have an account with twitter.
Cheers everybody,
Annsie baby. 🙃♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Got a call from Phil who said Babe is in hospital with chest pains, low blood pressure and erratic heart rate. Might need another angiogram. He called back to tell me they are keeping him in the hospital. Phil was more than nice and I talked to Babe who is just disgusted.
I asked if I should come but Babe said he doesn't even know what room he is going to and I should just wait. Phil said he would keep me informed.
My brother is also in hospital, they forgot to tell he he had pneumonia. My niece was out of town for the weekend. I called him and he is all drugged up but didn't think he was going home today as they are running more tests. My niece said he went into the hospital Friday because it was hard for him to breath and he was vomiting. He also has low blood pressure and low sodium. I will try to visit him tomorrow.
I am supposed to sit for kiddos but waiting to see if they are going to do Babe's angiogram today. Not the best news this morning but will pray both will be fine.
Sandy
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Oh my goodness! We have high clouds and cool temps. A lovely cool breeze. Unfortunately John has to to take our Honda in to have seat belts replaced. When Katie was a puppy, she ate the seat belts!
I am slow going today. After yesterday, which was susposed to be mild temp, it was miserably hot and humid. Doing anything was a huge effort. Today is cool and I am still slugging around at half speed. Hummmmm how do I turn up my personal speed? I am almost grinding to a halt.
Anne: here is my personal struggle with the medical community. My medical records belong to ME! I paid for them with insurance and co-pay. Doctors like to pretend we can’t be trusted to know or possess our own records. Wrong! Here we can go in and demand our records from our doctor. But I had to be firm and stand my ground when I changed doctors. If I were in your shoes, I would either go and get my records in person and deliver them to the doctor of choice, or tell your current doctor you need to begin some safe BP med at low doseage to ease into a regular protocol. If he is very concerned about you, some plan needs to begin rather quickly. I don’t understand all the fuss. BP meds are common place and info with side effects is plentiful on the Internet. By the way, I know Canada is different from U.S, but you also paid for your medical care with your taxes all the years you worked etc. I just thought I would share my experience, I am no expert, by any means.
The storm news seems frustratingly odd. I sort of feel that (maybe) this monster could spin on out to sea. Wouldnt that be perfect? We could then try to to offer as much help as possible to poor Bahamas. Buzz! Stay safe, we are thinking of you, dear one. All good thoughts for Sandy’s daughter as well.
Jackie: you seem to have weathered a very stressful time lately. Now perhaps you can get back to your garden and sweet fur and feathered family. Isn’t it interesting how badly we miss the comfort of our regular routine?
Lin: I am trying to order some spices and sauces from amazon for Asian cooking. I love stir fry etc. but can’t use coconut oil or any sugar. I think I will offer chopsticks for us at dinner. That will be a hoot. My food will end up in my lap, I am sure. At this age in life, I have noticed that lovely nourishing food is extremely important. I used to eat horrible, but good tasting junk, just to get the meal over and get on with the next thing I needed to do.
I’ve rattled on too long..........sorry.
Patsy
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Hi PATSY, the old doctor refused to give me the records personally and they have yet to arrive at doctor Tims. However the old doctor (or young thing) was swift enough to send me the bill for them which I've just found in the mailbox. Lol.
I have another peeve. Although the bill shows the old doctors title, they don't do me the same honour of addressing me as Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms. I guess that's another thing that's gone the way of the dodo. Not too bothered, but at the same time when we've reached this age it would be nice and respectful to be addressed by our full name, PLUS our title. No problem on a day to day basis, but when it comes to doctors and other businesses I'm a Ms. Needless to say I've omitted the "Doctor" on the returning cheque.l
I certainly paid for my health and still do at $300 yearly on our Ontario tax returns, despite barely using the services. ie: After effect of the BP drug (paid for) and two broken bones. Not bad after 46 years living in Canada. This immigrant cost them very little. I paid for ambulance, casts, boot and crutches but the treatment was 'free". (For setting the wrist out of line)
Having got that off my chest and after dieting, with no salt, no sugar and loads of bananas (potassium) to no effect whatsoever and now in the so called danger BP zone I've decided to enjoy life to the fullest and quit whining.
I've just got to sort Muchael out who wants me to go and live with him, although he did say what if he had a stroke and me on finding him had a heart attack as well, Jillo would then be left alone because everybody would think we were caring for each other. Macabre sense of humour my Michael.
As before,
Cheers friends, Anne.
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😤😢😭😲 Just lost a long post and it's midnight so no time to start again, must get to bed. Worried about Buzz Ive been trying to find what hurricane Dorian is up to but our news is 24 hours Brexit and Boris to the point I might just scream! Anyway I have no plans for tomorrow so will make the time to catch up with you all because it seems there's something in the air disrupting all of our lives right now and I worry for each sneaker. Patsy has the right idea... we must get the chopsticks out and reduce the speed we eat our meals; calm peace will follow! 🍲
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Well, lost another post, a rather lengthy one, and now I am feeling I need sleep badly!
DD's pathology report shows her to clean of CA! We appear to be OFF Hurricane watch. Poor Bahamas! I'm having real problems controlling a post so I'm logging off before this little hello disappears!
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Good morning. It seems less risky to type my post on the desktop but thought I can at least post photos of the new additions to the family. The dusky grey girls have been named Misty and Mizzle, the black chooks are Cilla and Penny and the white Wyandottes Lily and Pearl. They are all sweet natured so I've fallen for them already!
Betty's house training slipped while I was away so I must scrub the carpet before shampooing. Then I'll return to the desktop.
Jackie
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Whilst missing the old girls JACKIE, these new ones do look to be a sweet friendly bunch who have settled nicely into their new home.
Betty probably wondered where you had gone, hence the accident.
We were kept awake with loud bangs and flashes in the sky. No wonder long ago ancestors thought the gods were battling. Jilly wasn't amused this time, kept cuddled up to mom making sleep impossible between her and Odin wielding his battle axe.
Just a quick note from me because we've got up late and Mark is threatening to come over and check the BP. You know I've got a feeling the new doctor finds me a bit of an enigma and isn't quite sure how to treat me. He said maybe I'm stressful in his office causing the high readings, but I assured him only dentists and nurses brandishing needles have that effect on me! Meanwhile I feel completely normal in myself and can already feel those four lost pounds creeping back on.
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PS. Lin tells me she can't get on the site at the moment, but sends best wishes and will be back when MFP allows. Anne.0
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Happy Wednesday! Babe called this morning and said they still haven't decided when or if they will do the angiogram. They keep taking blood and might want him to stay another night which does not make him happy. I tried to explain he is in the best place until they figure out what is wrong, better than going to the ER every other day. Hopefully he will have some patience. His son spent the night although Babe didn't know why. I told him I was going to see my brother in the hospital since he seems a little out of it and I would like to make sure he is ok. I really hope both recover and get out of hospital soon as I have a trip planned on Monday with Bryanna to visit my son. I know that is selfish of me.
Jackie, love the new chicks, so pretty in different colors. Enjoy them, they could be stress relievers in your current situation with the estate.
Time to eat and run the hospital my brother is in is not close. Have a good day.
Sandy
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This afternoon I've spent more time than I wanted doing my best to install a new motorised door on the hen house in between heavy showers after Mr Fox wrecked the last one. Two and a half hours later I'm not convinced it's working as it should but won't know until 8.30pm when it is supposed to close. The pooches had a wonderful walk this morning in spite of a strong wind blowing cobwebs away. It's George's favourite sort of weather when also cool and Betty ran and ran with flapping ears.... very funny! It was interesting to visit a private hospital yesterday when I drove my neighbour into Plymouth. Hushed corridors, smiling relaxed doctors, bright and modern and with few patients in view, a complete opposite to our NHS hospital in view out the window with its grey drab facade, constant flow of patients and tired, overworked doctors but for all that, I'd prefer NHS treatment every time.
Anne, in my lost post last night I did question if you had what we call white coat syndrome that pushes up BP. Whatever is causing it to be high needs medicating instead of doctors procrastinating! I do agree with Patsy, those records are yours and you have every right to have and keep them if that's what you should choose. Paying for them is a travesty too but I'm guessing you have no choice. We are so spoilt with our NHS I know but surely it's in the patient's interest to share information. Betty has been naughty since I got home from London even with the door into the garden wide open so I'm not too sure what's going on with her. Not quite back to square one but frustrating nonetheless.
Wow Buzz, great news regarding your DD's health but what sort of mix up was that to put her through such a hell? Off hurricane watch sounds wonderful too.... thank goodness! I've messaged Judy about the disappointing visit to the local tea shop but hopefully have found another just as close to the road they'll be travelling. Of course that means more cakes to be tasted before they travel this way!
Sandy, I'm sorry to read you have Babe worries again as well as your brother. Babe's symptoms sound like his usual stress but you're right, both are in the best place and it certainly is not selfish to continue with your planned visit.
You are preparing well for the coming visit Patsy and I'm betting even with a few language problems you'll all have a great time.
Oh dear, have we lost Lin or is it just MFP playing up? Missing you but know you'll return to the fold as soon as you can!
Well that's another day well on its way out. I've chicken to bake for my evening meal with salad and coleslaw and although it's free range I will feel just a bit uncomfortable now I have my 6 babies pecking and digging about their chicken run! I've a hair appointment in the morning not before time. This morning's windy walk was difficult in one direction when it blew into my face but then I could see George had the same problem and that made me smile!
Jackie
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A beautiful sunny but very windy day looking out my window. Dorian is wreaking havoc north of us, and I'm hoping SANDY's daughter is safely far from those winds!
Go with Bryanna, SANDY! It is not selfish to seek family as often as you can!
JACKIE, what darling new chickens you have! The gray ones seem to have different tails than the others....Judy is so looking forward to meeting you! I guess she has a son not too far from you.
ANNE, you certainly do not need the added stress of doctors giving you a difficult time! Wherever you decide to live, make sure it is close enough for your sons to stop by often! Even the on with the macabre humor! They surely adore you!
PATSY, I love your approach to solving life's challenges! I find myself rethinking certain attitudes I developed over my many years! I think your creativity shines through!
No LIN today? Or am I earlier than usual?
The dropped air pressure is playing havoc with my neuropathy; pins and needles pecking away at all my limbs! Perhaps I'll try some mentholated spray. And I might ease back into watching some news if it is less distressing. I guess it's how they make their living! Buzz
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I believe you could be right JACKIE. Maybe I DO have white coat syndrome! Marks just been to do the daily check that the doctor wants us to do after establishing both his and my BP machine give the same readings. Nothing wrong with my machine in other words and I'm still in total shock. Mark pulled the cuff really tight and it really hurt, BUT unbelievably my home reading was 45 below yesterday's high, high, high reading. Almost normal in fact!
After days of wondering if I was about to fall off my twig I felt so much better I took the Bean for a long walk whilst Mark cut the grass and then we both cut back bushes and foliage and did a bit of weeding. Everything looks so much neater. Could little Betty be telling you off for abandoning her - in her little mind?
Didn't anyone notice that I put out a short note saying LIN couldn't get onto the site early this morning? She said she will be back when MFP allows.
I'm off to sip my tea and wondering what tomorrow's reading will be? If it continues low, it's goodbye to doctors again however dishy with the bluest of eyes. But, unfortunately I have to get him to sign for the cataracts first.
Anne.
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Hello sneakers! It was a very warm and humid day. John worked out on the forever project...rebuilding the rotten deck. He gets in the groove and I must get real cranky with him to come in. His face is red, sweating profusely and I worry about heat stroke or heart attack. Never fear! I am there nagging and yelling in the most unpleasant way. He comes in just to stop all the noise. It is what I do best.
Watching all the drama about mr. T and his weather report. Can anyone get to be any more of a nincompoop? Listen folks. We lived through a cat 1 and several tornados and the cat 1 was more destructive and scarier. It caused more damage as well. Take care Buzz. Sandy, warn your daughter! She probably knows all about these weather conditions.
Had an interesting hello on Skype with the South American visitor. She is in Portland currently. They were in springtime so our weather is confusing. I tried to ask...does your toilet flush backwards from ours here? I heard that from one of our world travelers! Okay! I admit it, I am a goof.
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Hello, MFP seems to be working now. My goodness what a lot of interesting posts yesterday. I don’t know why I was shut out of community yesterday. Just another MFP quirk.
Jackie, I love love love the new girls!❤️❤️ Such beauties. I hope the door worked properly last evening. Hummm, wonder what is up with Betty? Stressed out because you were gone perhaps? Seems you are running on high speed these days. Wooooo. I hope you get some time to just enjoy your lovely home.
Sandy, I am sorry about Babe’s problems. I can understand that you may be torn about going out of town. I hope things resolve so you will enjoy the time away.
Anne, white coat hypertension. Oh yes, I can understand that. I am told you can tame it by meditating when at the doctor’s office, breathing deeply and evenly, making certain they give you time to sit and gather yourself rather than just immediately taking a reading. Also a reading later in the appointment when you’ve relaxed can produce a lower reading. Google it and see what you can find for information.
Buzz, what a horrendous storm but I am selfishly glad your area is okay. What destruction in the Bahamas. Oooh. Hope all is working well now. Electronics and connections etc.
Patsy, with all of your nagging and carrying on to keep John safe, please, don’t give yourself a stroke from worry and upset.
My day yesterday wasn’t all that interesting. Car service appointment. Must go back in a couple of weeks for several more expensive and time consuming items. That was expected. Ran into my Tai Chi teacher and we had a little conversation. Hadn’t seen her since May. Got a book on hold from another library and in the afternoon I picked up a super deal on my favorite toothpaste, got a free lottery ticket and a couple of items at the grocery store’s discount day on organics.
Finished reading the new Louise Penny book and packed a tote to take to the consignment store and soaked my feet while reading a Tony Hillerman book.
How exciting??😂😂
Meeting the former library ladies this morning.
Hugs. Glad the server is working this morning. Yes!!
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Happy Thursday! I went to see my brother and at first he seemed confused but then he was fine. He had pneumonia with low blood pressure and low salt. They are pumping him with antibiotics and salt pills. His blood pressure was more stable yesterday. Because of the fluids they are giving him medicine which makes him pee often and it hurts so he was not a happy camper. I babied him while there feeding him soup and just being nice to him. My niece said they moved him to a new room since he was on the cardiac floor and now just a regular room.
I will call him later and hope is on the road to recovery.
I am up early because Babe is having another angiogram this morning and I am going to go to make sure he is okay. Pray that things will be fine with me and his son together. So far he has been really nice on the phone so I am not anticipating any problems.
Have a good day and I will try to get back later.
Sandy
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Thank you LIN and JACKIE, I've looked up white coat syndrome and you are both probably SO right. Another MUCH lower home reading this morning. It said in the article that home monitoring should be done for a few weeks and never give medication after one reading at the doctors office. This my last doctor did. In fairness she probably hadn't heard of WCS if it's a new concept. Anyway, it looks as if my new doctor is on the right track. I'm not sure though how (if this is what I've got) will affect cataract surgery if everything scoots sky high every time I step into a doctors office! And I mean SKY HIGH. I was so shocked! I felt perfectly well, well until I imagined all sorts of things, as did the sons who have been wrapping me in cotton wool!
Anyway, thank you ladies for putting me on the right track, and with home monitoring showing almost normal range I feel more like my pesky old self.
Cooler weather and me and Bean are about to go and do more cutting back of foliage. The Bean was in bad books yesterday whilst me and Marks backs were turned hacking at the jungle, Bean found something foul smelling to roll on. I cleaned her up but Mike says she's getting another bath when he comes over tomorrow. I told him she was okay now but her fate is sealed. Mikes bought some sweet smelling shampoo apparently. I don't think she will be happy if she smells like an old fashioned rose!
Bye from a much happier ANNE, and thank you ladies for putting up with my whining.
Anne and the no longer "pongy pants" Jilly.
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There's a nip in the air and the leaves are already beginning to turn but I do hope that's not the end of summer. When I walked the dogs first thing I should have worn a hat although my hair being thick did protect me a bit but on the return journey the wind was behind us so my face was slapped by the hair from both sides! That same hair has now been cut and shaped so I'm feeling tidy again but that was after I misread the time on my calendar and arrived 30 minutes early. Luckily I had paid for 2 hours parking although the appointment usually isn't more than an hour and listened to some fascinating conversations!
Anne, even when we do our own reading in the GP practice waiting room where they have a DIY BP machine we are told to do it 3 times and I've noticed if I think the first is a bit high I take a deep breath, think calm thoughts and relax for the next one and that works every time. My brother living in Spain once went for a GP visit to find his was sky high so the doctor made him sit quietly for half an hour in a quiet room before a new reading was done. That worked too so I'm guessing it's not a new phenomenon. When you have your cataracts removed they should take a reading on the day and give you a chance to relax if they think it too high. I can't imagine Canada is far behind in such thinking surely!
Sandy, thank goodness your brother is in good hands otherwise who knows what might have happened. I once visited someone who it turned out had pneumonia but the only symptom was his confusion thinking it was evening when it was in fact early morning plus a rather horrid blue complexion from lack of oxygen. Hopefully you will find Babe is doing well too and his son civil. Can't ask for anything more can you!
Buzz, seeing the devastion in the Bahamas I'm sure Florida got off lightly and am so relieved your community wasn't faced with such a storm. Where do they begin to clear up the mess in the Bahamas though, poor souls?
Lin, that blasted door is still giving me trouble in that it opens but doesn't close even though I've tried every trick I can think of. I'll just have to keep visiting at the required times to do it manually and then at the weekend ask my neighbour to help because she is a font of knowledge on the workings of these doors, all due to past experiences of similar problems with her hen house!
Patsy, I love your description of how you get John indoors rather than slog on with repairing the damaged deck. I assume Mr T is still in denial about climate change but if so he's the only one making himself appear ignorant so let it be! Did you get an answer to the toilet flushing?
Time to think about something to eat. Tomorrows weigh in will be interesting because while I was away I missed lunch each day because of the situations I found myself in either stuck in my car on motorways or working to clear the house where no food was available, not even a biscuit! Here's betting it's made not a jot of difference!
Take care everyone Jackie
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Have no idea what my computer means when a sig pops up saying there is server problem. My icon shows good connection. I'll post this and be right back! Buzz 0
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Well, it posted so it means I am online. Not a lot to say, though. I'm not certain how to make it ready for receiving one of LIN's offerings I saw quickly entering and deleting just as fast! I'm off to bed. Buzz
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Good morning, server problems getting to Sneakers again this morning. Hummmmm. Finally was able to login in using my browser.
After spending the morning with the library ladies yesterday, I went to Costco to get my tires rotated and balanced. Didn’t have an appointment and I spent hours and hours there. After walking the store, I sat on a very hard metal picnic table seat in the eating area. Oh, not fun. I read most of a book but finally went to the counter and said if they had not started I would just leave and come back another day if they would please return my keys. At that point the car was just being put on the lift. I was told they were booked out two months for tire rotation so should just come in. That proved to be very bad advice.
My back is still howling from the horrible seating. Heating pad has helped but now I think I am going to take a nice long toasty shower.
Have a couple of errands to do today as we are looking at potentially a week of rain coming starting tomorrow.
I hope everyone has a safe and healthy day.
Hugs.
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Should be an interesting day, it's Michael's 58th. He's not a happy camper being 58, but I am after being told 58 years ago my prem baby had a 50 - 50 chance of survival! You would never guess he once weighed 3lb 12oz!
I am cooking lamb for lunch, the Beans and Mikes favourite. Hope Dorio from the grocery turns up with it! Then the celebrations take a downward swing if Jilly gets her promised bath! Mike says it's her own fault, but honestly, that's what dogs do! I wonder why? Michael says its from their early ancestor days when they did it to disguise their doggy smell when hunting. All Jilly hunts these days is what's in her dog bowl.
Tomorrow is my day of private celebration. My wedding anniversary (almost long forgotten) but also 42 years of glorious freedom. Yes, marriage and divorce both ironically occurred on the same day! Hope there's enough lamb and dessert left over! Oh and I've got last Christmas's Sherry and Port in the sideboard.l
So on that happy note I'll take off and powder the old beak before Dorio shows up.
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Happy Friday! I don't have much time as another friend is picking me up at 11 to go our friends farm and spend the night. The roads there are very dark so I prefer not to drive home.
Let me just say that yesterday was the most stressful day I every had. Babe ended up with 2 stents, one repair and one new one. Being with his son all day was more than I could bear but I did it without saying a word. I have heard the F word enough yesterday to last for the rest of my life. He badgered his father and they fought like cats and dogs with filthy language. Babe and I finally got some alone time when phil left to feed the dogs. All Babe did was complain about how disgusting his son is and how he hates living there. All I said was that was your choice. I could go on and on but just trust me when I say I am grateful for my life and that I live alone. Babe will be coming home today but I haven't heard from him yet.
Have a great day I know I plan on doing that.
Sandy
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Oh Sandy, what a day of endurance for you. So sorry❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You wanted to be there and you accomplished that goal and Babe apparently came through the procedure okay. Enjoy the farm. Woo-hoo! You need a stress reliever.
Anne, happy birthday to your baby boy who is unhappy with his age. Maybe at some point or at several points we are struck with a birthday when you think, my gosh, this is not what I thought my life would be and seeing limited options as compared to age 21 for example. I hope you have a lovely celebration without too much doggie bath angst. And my, tomorrow what a thing, same day for both marriage and divorce. Oh my. I do some thinking each year on my wedding anniversary and also on the birthday of my ex. Cheers. Hope Dario showed up.
I did my little errands with the exception of picking up my Rx refill. It isn’t ready yet. The consignment shop is totally crazy!! I had to stand in line to drop off my items. Each incoming offering must be examined by a store employee to make sure no spring or summer items are coming in. Also things are almost stacked to the ceiling. Also cardboard boxes full of things etc. they literally are out of totes. The people in line behind me were going to have to wait until the employees finished processed incoming items. Insane!!!
So now I cannot just fill a tote and be assured I will be able to drop it off! I am also tired of trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace. Items are no longer selling at all. There are lines at places like Goodwill and Salvation Army. I think the trash can is becoming a more viable option. 🤗
Well, moving along again.
Hugs.
Lin0 -
I took the dogs to the woods this morning, first time in ages but oh my, what slow progress since every blade, branch and twig had to be sniffed by the pair for more than a few seconds! Threatening rain was the only reason to be there when in fact it remained dry until long after we got home! My friend I used to swim with dropped in for coffee on her way home from the leisure centre and I've promised myself I will get back to that routine very soon. After she left I made a light lunch then sat to watch some rubbish daytime tv that almost but not quite sent me off to sleep! Now I've just finished struggling to order a prescription painkiller for my friends dog because she isn't on the internet but ordering online saves 50% cost. Finally found a company that has a simple website where all I had to do was register and download the prescription she collected from her vet, pay of course and print off the invoice. Should arrive early next week for dear Oli their labrador that suffers with arthritis.
Lin, what a long day you had and with so much patience. I would have walked out after a half hour but that's called cutting off your nose to spite your face I'm thinking! You have done well with the items you've sold and a shame if you don't have the drop off containers for a variety of charities we find in supermarket car parks which make life very easy for some items. Did I mention I brought home my father's vintage fishing reels still boxed that I will probably put into an auction? They seemed too good to leave behind and hold memories although I doubt they're worth that much so more out of respect for him. Here he is on a fishing trip with my brother in the early 60's.
Oh Sandy, what a nightmare for you when it's not exactly necessary to remind yourself why your life is so much better than it was. For all that it must be so upsetting to experience. That trip to your friend's farm is perfect timing and since you lost .1 of a pound I'd say enjoy a glass of wine and to hell with it!!
Anne, George is particularly sympathetic to Jilly's predicament if a bath it is today but hopefully her favourite delivery man has turned up along with Mike. Happy birthday to your "young" son; I'm sure the lamb will be a great way to celebrate!
Buzz, My server disappeared a couple of times yesterday so I had to delve into the computer settings and switch back on with no obvious reason why it switched off, just the foibles of the internet I'm guessing.
George's groomer just phoned to postpone his Monday appointment for 2 weeks so I'm going to have to get the scissors out and at least trim his facial hair since he's peering out through his long fringe!
The evening sun is shining so I'll go and check on the new chooks and throw them some corn.
Jackie
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