Senior Golden Sneakers

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  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Not in the minority LIN, more like special and unique.
    Yes we went for a walk which should take 10 minutes or so but takes more than half hour because of Jillo having to greet all her two legged friends. No wonder we are becoming a landmark on this street. If she's not greeting she's sniffing every blade of grass and today garbage cans which must have interesting smells that appeal to one short dog. The odd bone maybe?
    As for nobody caring much about what old gals like us think, well, they didn't care much in our kaftan and flower days either!
    I'm slowly stocking up on frozen veggies for future days when fresh veggies are more expensive.
    Not in the mood but I guess I will have to do something to keep the old homestead clean. I wrote a list the other day of what I would gain from moving into a condo. It ranged from not having to drag garbage bins to the front and back again in icy conditions to not having to slip and slide to the street mail boxes. Actually, if I got rid of outside window cleaning, weeding etc etc I'd have far more time to enjoy my hobbies.
    Anne, still behaving herself, well sort of.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    Happy Friday! :) My talk yesterday was a huge success, everyone loved the subject of fear.
    I also am doing some laundry and later to the foot doctor to see what is going on with this foot. I hate that I can't ride my recumbent bike and already I am starting to gain. We are expecting some storms later so I hope they hold off until I get back from the doctor.

    Anne, I personally think you would gain so much by living in a condo. No outside work, new people to make friends with and most of all, to be in the same building as your son. Do the units have balconies and/or elevators?

    Lin, enjoy the book sale, I have to admit I am not a reader. I was when young but now I spend my time on the computer and enjoy all my TV shows.

    Buzz, would you mind if Jackie shared the photos with your sneaker friends?

    Patsy, hope all is well in Oregon.

    Jackie, enjoy your tea time with Buzz's friends.

    Have a great day.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    A late morning for me today. I am not an early bird as you know. It is so odd really. As I was growing up, everything got started early. Cows to feed, chickens and ducks to feed, etc. etc. you would assume I would maintain that habit. The rest of my family did. Not sleepyhead me!

    It is to be partly cloudy with a few showers and breezy. A typical fall day here. I do have a lot on my list today. Including a call to my brother. He might feel well enough to talk to me. If not at least I will try to leave a message or an email. His strength is totally gone. He sleeps now, most of the time.

    Our visitor goes back to Columbia today. Our son will accompany her to San Francisco and get her settled into the right gate and on her international flight. It is too scary to depend on possibly a Spanish speaker available to help. While in California he will visit a couple of sailing friends.

    Our big old house is really not suitable for oldies. However, I know John would really hate living anywhere else. I personally would love a condo with a balcony and elevator. But I know I would be very sad if John was unhappy. So adjustments will be made as nessary.

    Now as far as our voices not being heard...not so dear ones! There is strength in numbers. Protest marches and organized efforts of all kinds have accomplished wonders. You never know what can ignite an important change...like that little Swedish girl speaking at the UN. I was overwhelmed by her passion and energy. I am blown away by the bravery of the whistle blower now in the news. These are single people with heart. However their causes are important and now we all are listening and showing support.
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Patsy☘️



  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    So another fracture on the other toe.....could be from my bunion and not letting my big toe put enough pressure on it but since the bunion doesn't hurt he can't be sure if that would fix the problem. Another six weeks of the big shoe.
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Oh dear, I'm so sorry SANDY! And just as the weather is still decent enough to enjoy. A real shame.

    PATSY, the little Swedish girl Greta Thunberg is in Canada today and receiving the key to the city of Montreal. Thousand have been marching here in cities all across Canada and indeed all over the world. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if for once our leaders actually listened and acted! All the leaders of our political parties showed up at the Montreal rally except the Conservative leader.

    Back to our SANDY. Michael's building does have elevators but no balconies. This is because the outer walls are floor to ceiling windows. Marvellous for growing plants and panoramic views. It does have pretty gardens with tennis courts, a large swimming pool and barbecue spots though and overlooks a ravine with wild life. Oh and a huge exercise room packed with instruments of torture which Mike uses daily. I think the almost 100 year old who died at the beginning of the week must have lived there for a long time because a memorial service was held yesterday for her by the neighbours. The apartment is exactly above Michael's on the third floor, however we don't know if it will become available because maybe a relative might want to move in. Meanwhile the agent is keeping a close eye on it for us.

    We strolled over to the mailboxes just in time to catch the mailman. Jillo bounced over to get her tummy rub. I think the mailman is chuffed (pleased) that at least one dog loves him! We are collecting delivery men, mailmen, and garbage men all over the place and I dread to think what she would be like in a high rise full of people to greet. She would be bottom of the class in a guard dog school!
    Well, it's my teatime so "see" you tomorrow,
    Anne.

  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    On my way to bed but wanted to commiserate with Sandy about that broken bone. How frustrating just when you were feeling fine after weeks in that boot.
    I've sent a photo to Buzz of my meeting with her lovely friends and left the decision about posting it here to her. We enjoyed scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream with our cuppa then Gerald went back to the counter for a delicious slice of black cherry cheesecake that Judy and I also dipped into. Bound to be a couple more pounds gained but worth it!!
    When they left to continue their journey I went into the plant section and bought a miniature plum tree for my garden which will be a lovely reminder.
    Nearly midnight so I must get to bed.
    Hugs to you all..... Jackie💝
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Almost went to bed before posting tonight! Ooh, my bad. Then I felt I'd like to share the beautiful picture I received in today's email! ooewl5nnjbov.jpg
    Our JACKIE with JUDY AND GERALD; isn't it terrific?
    So sorry about SANDY's 2nd fracture! Heal well, dear friend.
    ANNE, go for that condo if it becomes available! Sounds gorgeous and it will be so convenient for both of you! And can't you picture the Bean looking out of that huge window?
    PATSY, of course you must do what's best for both of you, and thank you for sticking up for us "protestors"!!! We DO make a huge difference, as we are right now with that Whistleblower!
    The impeachment rubs Repugnicans the wrong way, and we reminded them they voted FOR
    that which they now reject! I think I'm writing gibberish again, so GOODNIGHT my luvs!
    <3 Buzz
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Lovely picture of your friends and our Jackie BUZZ. What a handsome trio.
    Anne. Who's just got up on a rainy dark morning. 🙃♥️☔️
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    Wow, I adore the photo. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Thanks for sharing.

    Hugs.

    Lin
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    As you can see, we emptied the restaurant!! :D Actually, just stayed a long time chatting as everyone else went on their way!
    Not the nicest day weatherwise and I'm struggling to settle to tasks. This morning I sat in my dressing gown watching rugby when Japan beat Ireland. None of you will know that Ireland is one of the top teams and little Japan not expected to go far but they were full of vim and vigour and won the match. I know, that's as much as you want to know about rugby!! :p The dogs were taken on to the moors where we were met with a downpour until about 5 minutes in when the sun managed to warm and dry us. My plan is to clean out the hen house, collect some used newspapers from the greenhouse to protect the shower room floor then paint white gloss on some rather sad sections of wood surrounding the shower cubicle. That should take me to cuppa time!

    Anne, if it's what you want, and I'm thinking it is, I do hope something comes from a sale of the condo above Michael's home because it will take away maintenance worries and hopefully give you and Jilly a safe haven to live and go for walkies. Sometimes it's time for being sensible although I know I'll personally be putting that moment off way past when I should but when I did community work I came upon many people who had waited too long to move so ended up living in one room, unable to look after the whole property. Who knows, if I live long enough I might remember those people and get myself into an apartment before it's too late. What I'm trying to say is let your head rule your heart in this instance. <3

    Patsy, recent history has proven that bravery is a necessity to become a whistle blower otherwise the powers that be will get you! I too admire all who speak out especially knowing what's likely to happen to their reputation and freedom. Some sort of nasty cloud has spread over the world bringing with it hate and division so I'm afraid I feel my only place of safety is to remain in my bubble where I pretend to be all 3 of those wise monkeys.... see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!!!!

    Ok, nearly 3pm so that's my time already cut short for the tasks to be done before my cuppa.
    Hello to Buzz, Lin and Sandy...... happy Saturday.
    Jackie

  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    And I echo JACKIEs wise words to PATSY. Like Jackie I so admire your guts and caring PATSY. However, like Jackie, at my age I feel it's best and safest for me on my own to live in my own little world which is full of good people and pets I love, poetry, good food, art, books, flowers etc and let those in power be dealt with by a younger generation. We did try you know in our youth. Thousands and thousands here marched in the climate rallies and Greta the Swedish teen got to sit with Justin and told him he wasn't doing enough.
    I'm warming to the condo apartment Jackie, however I somehow suspect I won't get to move there, although living with Mike is still possible. I would prefer the independence and continue my present wander around in pyjamas lifestyle though, lol.
    Maybe with the cooler weather tempers and discord will cool down in the northern hemisphere at least.
    Anne.

  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    Happy Saturday! :) Another rainy day with is gloomy. No plans except for church and I am not sure Joe is going with me or not. Either way is fine, once home I am trying to catch up on my recorded shows.

    Anne, let's hope the family of the deceased lady doesn't want to live in her condo and will be willing to sell it to you and/or Mike. One Day at a Time.

    Jackie, love the photo but I am curious on what you are holding? Is it the menu or something the couple gave you?

    Buzz, thank you for sharing the photo, your friends look great as does Jackie.

    Lin, another busy Saturday at the book store?

    Patsy, I do appreciate all that you do as far as politics and want to say thank you.

    Have a wonderful Saturday.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    Hello all. I am staying home today. The selection of mysteries at the library book sale was not that interesting and I have decided to skip going back to see what has been added today. I am doing chores around the house. The normal stuff, veggie cleaning, sweet potato baking, online banking, moving stuff about and trying to straighten things up a bit. A bit of work on cards and perhaps some reading I did finish the book club selection last night for the Tuesday meeting. Just my usual stuff.

    Anne, I hope you at least have an opportunity at that condo. It does sound lovely. But who knows what may come along. I just hope you and Jillo are happy and safe.

    Sandy, it is good to have a day without lots of activities. But I do like time to myself. I am sorry about your foot. Hugs for healing.

    Jackie, please feel free to school me on rugby any time. My knowledge is definitely lacking.

    Patsy and Buzz, good for you both. The world needs social activists. I did my marching and protesting back in the days of Vietnam but I was in a small town and frankly I never felt we had any positive impact. At least we didn’t feel alone in our views but it provoked lots of anger and hate on the other side. I would never want to try to be in the forefront of anything these days. I am older with a long list of things people could dig up as dirt. I am not sure who could actually emerge unscathed from the types of background checks done these days. Anyway, that is not the point, like Anne, I will just live my life, I will vote, and I will be kind to others.

    Wishing everyone a happy day.

    Hugs.

    Lin
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Good day to you all dear sneakers! We have high thin clouds that are burning off. A sunny day is in the offing. The deck rebuild will continue now that the rain is gone. All the fallen apples and those within reach are gone...in one night! Whoever or what ever was very hungry and busy last night.

    My political dedication came about because I grew up in a very political family. Several family members ran for state and local positions. We talked politics and strategy around the dinner table every night. Delivering leaflets and signs was part of our life. Making big pots of coffee, sweet tea and oatmeal cookies for caucus meetings was my speciality. I am still pretty good at it! I love living in a state with mail-in voting. We would have loved that back in my day. Registering constituents opinions is often dangerous these days. Seriously. People are taking out their frustrations on anyone with a clipboard.

    Anne: big adventures ahead! The condo sounds perfect for you. Thank goodness Jilly is very friendly. Katie would be in jail because she would try to growl and bark at anyone who came near our door or the elevator. As it is she protects our car from anyone trying to help us with oil and gasoline. What a racket!!!! Our ears ring for hours. I suspect John would act like Katie...a cranky old gentleman.

    Jackie: looks like the three of you had a jolly time eating outrageously good desserts and telling great stories. You all looked happy and the start of a new friendships.

    Sandy: I know exactly how you feel about that big shoe. I had to wear (and still do on occasion) a big shoe to off-load pressure on my heel. I have a diabetic blister that will never really totally go away. It flares up and I am back in this horribly uncomfortable boot-shoe thing. But just for fun, I glued lots of big colorful flowers all over mine.

    Lin: even though you are home, you are one super busy lady. I love that. I know you will have a lovely peaceful and calm day. I can imagine you humming as you go from one task to the next.

    Patsy☘️
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    I just deleted about 3 pages of a's so guess I fell asleep. HHhmm, while I enjoyed your posts!!! Too late for my brain to function. Wanted to mention a couple of interesting article I read today; the young Swedish climate protester crossed the Atlantic to Canada on a SAILBOAT!!! And the other article concerned a beautiful golf resort nearby (Not Trump's) that has successfully added 20 beehives to one of its areas and provided over 500 pounds of delicious honey this 1st year! Also is selling the wax produced, as well.
    Was it Sandy who asked what JACKIE was holding? No, not a menu. It was a greeting card I had sent along with the Evanses for the meeting of my 3 dear friends! Now I mus finish getting myriads of clothing etc off my bed and into bundles for Bahama so I can go to sleep.
    Hugs etcetera to all my dear friends, and a lovely weekend...
    <3 Buzz
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
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    Just received this from Judy!u6e2yvu9sqww.png
    Had problems uploading so not sure what you will see!
    <3 Buzz

  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    Happy Sunday! :) Where is everyone? I slept in again which always feels good to me. No plans today unless friends call to go meet them to watch the Bears game. It is another rainy, gloomy, chilly day so I might decline if they do. Watching movies sounds better to me.

    Buzz, thank you for posting the picture, the card is beautiful as is Jackie.

    Patsy, the shoe is clumsy but my foot doesn't hurt with being wrapped and in the shoe so I guess I can bear it for another six weeks. If I do get another fracture after this one is healed I will probably consider surgery.

    Lin, I think because the kiddos wear me out so much that when I can stay home I enjoy it. Thank you for the healing thoughts, I appreciate them.

    Anne must be busy with Jilly or Mike or something. lol

    Jackie, missing your post today, a busy day for you as well?

    Have a great day.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time

  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    At church. Later.

    Lin
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Early morning rugby viewing from Japan who are many hours ahead of us then a soaking when I walked the dogs on the moors. My original plan to take them to the sheltered woods was thwarted when I turned into the road leading to the entrance and was stopped by a local farmer in his Landrover pulling an animal trailer. He advised me the river had come over it's banks so was flooding the road and he didnt think my little Citroen would cope driving through so I thanked him and reversed back to the junction. Although we got very wet I did enjoy our walk then drove into town for cat food before stopping at the farm shop for a pasty. A friend phoned for a long chat, this being the one that seems to put a downer on everything, so feeling a bit fed up I headed for the hens, mucked out their house and had a good talk with them. Feeling much more cheerful now!

    Oops, the lights in my phone have faded and I see only 5% power left so better get plugged in and charged.
    Happy Sunday to you all in case I don't check back later. I think we have a new BBC drama starting tonight so I'll let you know if it's worth watching.
    Jackie
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    I hope this is right....pardon me if I’ve made an error.

    To everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah, L'shanah tovah!

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    Sent from my iPad
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    A very quiet day today for us up here. I took Jilly for her morning stop and stare (she's a very nosy dog) and it was actually cold with a blustery wind blowing the leaves about. I was very glad when Maria's truck entered her drive and Jilly took off like a bat in hell to greet her. She nearly took my arm out of its socket but after Maria and I decided it was somewhat chilly we got home quicker than I expected. This afternoon the heating came on. It's set at 72 Fahrenheit.

    Michael turned up yesterday. He took the air conditioner out of the window for me which turned out to be a good thing with the heating coming on today. He was supposed to take care of a little wee dog today but that got cancelled which was maybe just as well. He'd just gone into his living room when a huge crash from the kitchen had him running back to see what had happened. His fluorescent ceiling fixture had disintegrated and come crashing down. The last I heard he was phoning from Home Depot to try and replace, which might be difficult because his condo building is 40 years old. He was rather glad the doggie visit was cancelled because little Amber might have got hurt. Anyway, we had a lovely visit yesterday and Jilly Bean is still recovering from all the walks.

    And that's about it so far. We are chilling out like Sandy.
    Anne.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    edited September 2019
    Good evening. Getting ready to watch the new season of the Durrell’s of Corfu on PBS. I spent the afternoon hunting for any leftover red 100# card stock from an earlier in the year project. After hunting through all 12 x 12 paper storage containers I had to give up and order some more.

    Some reading as well. But very calming and enjoyable.

    I am meeting a friend for coffee at the book store tomorrow morning. I see her one to two times a year so we should have plenty to discuss. 😂

    Hoping everyone had a pleasant day.

    Hugs.

    Lin
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    Happy Monday! :) Finally the sun is out and a temp of 80 is expected. I will probably go to the dollar store for some cards today but not much going on after that. I plan on cleaning my balcony from all the leaves and debris and making my humming bird some new food. I lead a very exciting life don't you think? :o

    I am missing riding my recumbent bike but I don't want to take a chance and hurt my foot. I am trying to watch what I eat but without any exercise I don't expect to lose any weight. Oh well nothing I can do about it for now.

    Slow day on the posts, I hope you all have a good day.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Well, I for one am whacked. I was busy making an Irish stew for lunch when Mark came over. We cut back foliage and Mark clambered up the tree to pick all the apples out of reach of passersby. The lower branches bare of apples! He took home two big bags and I've one big bag, and one very sore back after two hours in the garden. Glad I made the Irish stew, it's still simmering and smells delicious and very welcoming on a chilly day with black clouds. Three garden bags of insect eaten apples and cut back flowers and branches. Jilly was very good, she sat and supervised. I can see us both sneaking a nap after our lunch.
    Maybe back later when I'm in recovery mode.
    Anne. 🙃❤️🐶❤️🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    Good afternoon. Our weather has swung back to HOT once again. Feels like temp in the low 90’s. Yesterday I wanted the furnace on in the morning!

    After working on a couple of cards this morning I started weather proofing my wet weather shoes and boots as the weather will turn cold eventually. Ran out of spray water proofing for Uggs. If you hate them, sorry, they are comfy for my crummy footies. Ordered a new bottle so there’s a halt in that project for now.

    Then off to meet my friend for coffee. She looks terrific. Hadn’t seen her for a year I think. She did water walking each day this summer and has lost 20 lbs. just looks fantastic. She is so much more calm now. The job was causing her lots of stress, she admitted today she threw up every work day for about eight months before she retired. Oh my! Poor dear. Overall, a very nice conversation.

    Tomorrow is trash day and they will pick up recycling so I will spend the remainder of the afternoon hauling boxes from the basement and crushing them. I hope they all fit in the roller cart.

    And Tuesday is also discount day at the old health food store as well as Walgreens, Mah Jongg morning and book club afternoon. Should be a busy day.

    Sandy, your day sounds find to me. But I am kind of slow and like days which are not jam packed. Lucky hummingbirds. So nice you are looking after them.

    Anne, now that is a lot of work. I hope you are getting a nap. Both you and Jillo.

    Hello Jackie and Buzz and Patsy. See you soon? Or did I miss some posts?

    Hugs. ❤️❤️

    Lin
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    It's been raining since I brought the dogs home after our morning walk so the rest of the day has been spent doing housework. The living room carpet was shampooed yet again and all was going well until i tried to take off the tank that collects the dirty water off the carpet and managed to drop 2 litres. There went my clean carpet although I did my best to suck it back up again into the Vax. Strangely only1 litre appeared 2nd time round so I lit the multi fuel stove to dry it out so at least we are nice and cosy! Annoyingly Betty did a poo this evening on the area I scrubbed so we had a bit of a discussion and she's now snoring on the corner of the sofa.
    This afternoon my pedicurist dropped in so I've enjoyed a relaxing foot massage and luckily as I checked my calendar to make the next appointment I saw I might have put the wrong day down for George's surgery to remove a lump in his back. Checked with the vet and yes, they're expecting him Wednesday, not tomorrow.
    My cat Hebe has a lump under her chin so I'll see if I can get her an appointment the same day. I always dread the worst when lumps appear.
    Sad news from Sue the gardener that her dog BlackBerry was put to sleep today. He wasn't looking at all well last week when they visited and I worried Sue was avoiding the inevitable but it seems she did contact her vet and let him go peacefully. A lovely dog with a beautiful soul and I'll miss his weekly visits.
    It seems we are all preparing for a change in the weather. I've finished washing down paintwork ready for painting so bit by bit my Autumn decorating slowly continues.

    Happy Monday all. 😍🌹🌺😌
    Jackie
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Sunny but cool here. Very nice autumn day. I have that usual laundry to do and I will fix something hearty for John’s dinner. I will bake a couple of apples for our dessert.

    I am not sure when or how it started, but we don’t wear shoes in the house. I think it started back when lived on the ranch. We took off our muddy stinky boots on the back Mud room and went around in our socks or slippers. Now, year later, it feels wrong to wear shoes inside. Sooooo I just ordered some new slippers. 2 pair. Lin, I also have uggs. And they are nice but they are a bit warm at times.

    Not sure why my typing is so full of misspellings. MFP has taken over my posts, it seems.

    Our South American house guest is off to New York to visit other sailing friends. She was interesting but I can see our son and this young lady are just sailing friends. There was not even the slightest hint of romance. I do believe I am a hopeless romantic.

    I am slowly working around to preparing for cold weather. I do mean slowly! Everything takes me twice as long as it used to. This is very distressing to me. There is no strategy or cure. However I will get my good music going and that helps push me along. KD Lang today. Anne, she is Canadian, I guess you know her music.

    I will sing loud with KD....
    Patsy☘️
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Yes, I know KD Lang PATSY. Love her Hallelujah which she sang when the Olympics were held here.

    LIN and PATSY - Uggs. I LOVE my Australian Uggs. They are like wearing big comfy slippers outside. They wrap around your bunions and it's like walking on air. I have knee high leather boots in the coat cupboard and there they stay! I can never remember wearing shoes in the house. Both countries, we always left our boots and shoes in the hall, unless it was a posh cocktail party of course. I think it was because GB was often rainy and muddy and Canada is often snowy and mucky.

    I too would love Michael to meet a nice woman who would envelop him in love, and care for him when he reaches his dotage. Fat chance......at the moment anyway. Women love their freedom from washing socks etc but men seem so aimless on their own. Cousin Helen in Australia says her ex at 80 is considering a doggie companion after his partner died and his looking hopefully at Helen his first wife with his big brown eyes fell on unsympathetic ears. Or should I say "eyes".

    I've recovered somewhat from my earlier exertions. I am slowing down as well and it really irritates me because I was once very energetic. In fact I was known as a scrat which means house-proud. No one can accuse me of that anymore!

    And so I'll join The Bean on the sofa. Bean is definitely NOT a scrat!

    Anne. Have a lovely evening unless you are in beddy byes like JACKIE.
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Here's a few of our apples. The ones that didn't get pinched!
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    Anne.
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Oh my, my mouth is watering for one of those gorgeous apples, ANNE! I had almost forgotten how delicious the air turned in October when all the nearby orchards started churning apple cider!
    Thank you all for your complaints about slowing down! I feel better knowing I have lots of company. I'm really struggling with trying to keep up to even half of what I used to do, and even that slow leaves me gasping for breath! I sleep with oxygen every night, but it makes no difference. My head does not feel the same age as the rest of me, what with numb ,tingly fingers that seem to miss every other letter as I mess up my typing! Just try to enjoy as much of each age and stage as you possibly can, while you can!
    LIN, thank you for the L'Shonah Tovah which means Happy New Year at the holiday of Rosh Hashonah! Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, the day the Hebrew calendar begins. This year is 5780 ! My family celebrated mainly through carrying on traditional foods at large dinner gatherings, and since my mother and her 7 sisters were fantastic cooks, we cousins had a wonderful recollection of our holidays! They seemed to revolve around food,though, rather than religion!!! By the way, after the 1st 4 daughters were born, my grandparents went on to have 1 son, then 4 more daughters! I was told my grandfather said he would have liked 4 more if he could have been assured they would all be daughters! I have tried to pass on family recipes to my kids through a family cook book printed for one of our yearly reunions many years ago and my son and his Irish wife are the best at cooking special foods, followed by my eldest daughter, who specializes in the baking and soups! I did promise our wonderful chef here at Edgewater my Mother's very unusual delicious recipe for baked Matzo Balls stuffed with cooked chopped meat and dusted with cinnamon before baking. We ate these yummy dumplings alongside our chicken soup , not IN the soup. By now, with the addition of many other ethnicities through marriage, we have a most interesting mix of Italian, Irish, and other traditional dishes added to the table! Even my paternal family's dishes were altogether different from my maternal side, since their tradition mixed in Middle Eastern foods (Palestinian) along with French and Spanish! Enough of this dreaming, I need sleep! And I tend to gain just thinking about the smells and flavors!
    SANDY, JACKIE, PATSY, I did NOT forget you as I rambled on and on about a favorite subject!
    <3 . Buzz
    ......................Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About To Happen!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,