Senior Golden Sneakers
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Happy Saturday!
We have a wet damp day so still deciding if I will go to church today. Tomorrow is more rain and snow showers so no matter what I have no choice. I am feeling pretty good but not 100%, the mucinex D seems to help a lot but the druggist told me not to take it at night or I wouldn't sleep. If up to it I will go to my son's tomorrow to celebrate his birthday which is today. My baby son's birthday was yesterday, they are a year apart almost to the day. If the weather is bad tomorrow I will probably just stay home, I am determined to get rid of this once and for all.
Speaking of Churchill I am now watching season three of the Crown. I have learned things I did not know from two episodes some fact some fiction. For example Anthony Blunt the Soviet spy who betrayal remained a secret for years due to his blackmailing Prince Philip and causing a scandal. Also how President Johnson would not come to England and Princess Margaret had dinner in the White House and she and Johnson danced and drank together. Fiction was they bad mouthed Kennedy and made up limericks about him. She was instrumental in getting the loan needed for Britain. I am sure Anne and Jackie know much more than is represented in this series but would be curious if any of it is true.
I do like this series but especially the first season when Queen Elizabeth was made queen.
So I will probably binge watch the rest of the season tonight.
That is my day, hope yours is more exciting.
Sandy
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SANDY, where are you watching The Crown? Sounds like something I woud enjoy, in fact I may have seen beginning chapters awhile back. But I have trouble concentrating on movies these days. This RLS Augmentation is awful to sit with! Exciting is not as important as knowing you are feeling better!
After being unable to charge my iPad battery, I decided to check every adapter and cable, and sure enough some are worn out so back to Amazo for for the adaptor! At least it wasn't the iPad!
I feel so bad I cannot stay and comment on all my favorite people, but the legs (surely not mine!) are jumpin all over the place so I must walk or 5 times worse!!!
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Sandy, I won't spoil it for you but The Crown is based mostly on rumour that has been twisted to look like fact. Certainly Anthony Blunt remained undetected for many years but the stories about Philip are rumour. Also Princess Margaret negotiating a loan is beyond belief so I think you will find artistic license abounds. The royal family always protects itself by keeping quiet when rumours surface so we cant say none of it's true... a case of take your pick! 😉 My boss from 40 years ago told me during a get together about 5 years ago he was working with a production company that had a script about the royals they were to make into a series. He said at the time the royal family would not be happy about it!! He worked on the technical side but had seen the script. In the end Netflix bought the rights and his group lost out producing it and when we chatted last weekend he was still upset about that.
You are like my friend Pat who decides to rest in order to get her health stable the immediately starts planning visits! 😁 I can understand since it's your son's birthday but look after yourself.
Jackie0 -
Hello sneakers! We are almost cleaned up after thanksgiving and now getting things decorated for Christmas. We are going to reduce the amount of decor around. It gets difficult to put up and really hard to take down. We will see how determined we feel.
Lovely thanksgiving. We spent a good deal of time discussing the merits of a brined turkey in apple cider and spices. It was good but we yearned for the old traditional menu. Christmas will be back to seafood again.
I am such a disorganized silly, I usually send hand made card, envelope, and news letter at valentine day. It makes holiday prep easier for me and my list is smaller now and very understanding. I get so crazy at Christmas, one more added responsibility would indeed push me over the edge. Just the smaller amount of decor and a tiny tree is crazy-making. Gifts and gift wrapping and meals plus, and maybe a New Year’s Day lunch party with some friends, decor...that about all I can handle these days. Seriously!
My Christmas gift from John is a big TV for the living room. So I don’t have to go downstairs to watch a movie or the news while I exercise. Friday was spent with John and our son Damon rearranging furniture and vacuuming dog hair that was hidden behind big pieces of furniture. The tv has been purchased and sits waiting in the dining room, still boxed up. The tv console is to arrive next week. Exciting holiday activities...but exhausting!
I also feel just a bit like I might be harboring a cold. I am pushing water and vitamin C. And positive thoughts. If bad thoughts can make you sick, good thoughts can heal you. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.
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Buzz, I am watching the Crown on Netflix. I texted my son and told him I would not be coming tomorrow, nor am I going to Church. The weather is nasty and I really need to stay in and rest. See I do listen (sometimes).
By the way Jackie when I googled Anthony Blunt and the Crown while watching it did say a lot is fiction and Prince Philip was not involved in the scandal. I do a lot of googling while watching so I can tell fact from fiction.
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I haven't seen the Crown so no comment from this quarter SANDY. I can't imagine princess M boozing with Johnson for the life of me. She always came over as a bit of a snob in the tabloids.
There's a lot to be said for being a bit of an unknown peasant isn't there. I can guarantee a series won't ever be made about me being chased around a table by Pierre T. Lol.
I have a quandary. Do I decorate the homestead for probably the last Christmas here, or do I just amble along as normal but make sure I have my mincepies, trifle, bottles of port and Sherry, chocs etc to sustain me over Christmas and Boxing Day and lazily watch neighbours drag trees etc out on twelfth night. I think I know the route to take! One of the advantages about being aged and single is everyone thinks the poor old thing is aged and single when in fact it's really sheer laziness. If it helps PATSY my Aussie cousin Helen orders food in and has her three daughters come over to do the hard work decorating tree etc. for her in exchange for food. They have a lot of fun by all accounts plus get away from their other halfs for a few hours.
Michael went home with three expensive cushions yesterday. They don't go with my stuff so he might as well enjoy before he chucks his old sofa out in exchange for my furniture which is newer. So it's started. I think I'll make a start by slowly packing my library!
It's still freezing here and the sky looks laden with snow. Maybe an interesting wake up tomorrow
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Anne the ice peasant.
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Good evening, I am in up to my eyeballs (and that is quite high) in projects. I decided to make something for each of my Mah Jongg buddies and for all the Thursday morning former library ladies in addition to working on Christmas cards and a couple of birthday cards. I also enrolled in a free Advent project quite a while ago. It is a bit of a twist, there is a daily prompt delivered by video and you complete an artsy journal page with a limited color palette. I really do want to make it through this project. I am kind of late since others have apparently watched the introductory video long ago and are now posting photos of their handmade journals, finely gesso-ed pages, a page illustrating their color palette and photos of all of their supplies. And well organized and waiting to go. Yep, that was the assignment. Haaaaa, well, I found some paper, have some colors in mind but do not have heavy acrylics in all colors, nor the fancy things illustrated in the video. I have loads of things so will do what I can do and keep my fingers crossed that I will just slap some materials on paper each day and hopefully become more comfortable with it. I would like this to be a new habit. Unless I hate it, then of course, ever mind.
Actually fiddling with cards every day has become a habit. That is good. I enjoy it.
So that is pretty much all I have been doing if you throw in a trip to the library, some laundry, cleaning veggies and cooking a bit. Oh and shopping for bargains online well before Cyber Monday.
A friend is retiring and she wants me to go to the movies with her. She is obsessed. I don’t go any more since all my money is squandered on supplies to feed my “making stuff” habit. I found a gift card for a theater chain on an Amazon lightning deal and had Alexa remind me when it was time for the deal and I got one. Wahoo! They sold out very quickly. Now I can go to the movies with her a few times and not feel quite so bad about the cost. Especially if I can get her to go to the bargain matinees!
We are having stormy weather and I believe a while ago a tornado was indicated on radar to the West of us. It rained like crazy and we had hail. I hope that is over.
Tomorrow, much colder and windy and maybe bits of snow.
Interesting times with the sneakers.
Love you all but must get moving again.
Hugs.
Lin ❤️
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Bean and I opened the blinds, viewed a sky laden with snow, a howling wind bending the trees, closed the blinds and went back to bed.
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Going to go to church. Must make certain the ice and snow scrapers are accessible.
See you later.
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Just put the garbage into the detached garage, very icy and slippery on the path. Take care!0
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Blue sky smiling at me 🎶 🎶..... a wonderful walk cross the top of the moors with, thank goodness, a new fleece lined hat because the wind was icy. My Himalayan soldier George loved it as he bounced, danced and ran round with Betty doing her best to keep up. This afternoon I’ve spent a couple of hours cleaning out my old greenhouse and now indoors making a cuppa.
Anne you take care, don’t go taking risks outside unless imperative. ❄️🌬⛄️
Happy Sunday everyone. I’m going to light the fire then see how many pieces of my jigsaw I can place in the next half hour.
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Happy Sunday! They are calling for rain and snow showers so I am not leaving the house.
I binge watched the Crown which took us up to the Jubilee 1977. It was interesting to see how Charles was so much in love with Camilla since I adored Diana. I also did not know about the coal miners strike and having no power. Did this effect you Jackie and Anne? And how horrible was the Aberfan disaster? That made me cry. It is amazing how much you can learn about history if you pay attention.
Who knows what I will binge watch today, maybe the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel which I started to watch with my son and his wife. They might want me to wait for them since they don't have Netflix.
I take mucinex D in the morning which last for 12 hours but not at night for fear of not sleeping. When I wake up my voice is still not there, any suggestions? I am drinking lots of water, no alcohol, but it still lingers. I guess I will call the doctor tomorrow although I doubt they will give me anything.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello ladies, thank you for your kind words.
We lost my beautiful sister yesterday evening. But thankfully Ed and I and her two kids were next to her bed surrounding her with love. Rest In Peace Val.
Leaving soon for home. We’ll be back for the service later.
I’ll catch up with you all later and read all the posts. Big hugs to all.
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So sorry Jeri.
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A cold dreary day here. I wish I had my Christmas tree up to make things cheery and bright. But maybe I can get that going today.
Jeri: I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I am truly sorry for your loss. It is never a good time to lose someone you love but during the holiday season would be especially difficult. My heart breaks for you and your family.
I hope to make a nice soup for today and tomorrow. That will help us stay warm and I can use the extra time to do some Christmas ordering. Not my favorite but that’s the way we roll these days. Very few actual shopping trips. And it is easier to sit in my chair with big mug of coffee and shop with my finger.
We all need to be careful in this cold and snow. One slip on the ice can change our life. I know that isn’t easy because we are all independent ladies with stuff we need to do but......extra effort and don’t take chances, please!
(((((((((Hug)))))))))
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JERI. Heartbreaking. I'm so very sorry.
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Thinking of you Jeri. ❤
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God bless you Jeri. So sorry for the loss. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Travel safely.
Hugs.
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Yes, I will need a jacket in our expected 49 degrees tomorrow when I go to my former dermatologist. I can barely feel that bump on my head npw, but I'll go anyhow!
JACKIE and ANNE, is Walker's really the only mince pie worth buying? Ad will a non Englishperson enjoy it, do you think? Is that like asking will a non-Polish person like pierogi? I love the ones my Mom used to make, filled with chopped stewed meat! Since I have not gained an ounce over Thanksgiving I will continue to be somewhat careful about what goes in!
Saw a well reviewed movie today, The Chambermaid, and the audience kept waiting to figure out what it was about! I never found out, other than how dull the life of those who serve can be!
I finally succumbed to purchasing a combo magnesium/lavendar/cbd salve just in case it might help calm my legs! Otherwise I will go crazy! Cannot sit at all; stodd and lunged through the whole movie today so I should sleep well tonight! Buzz
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I did NOT post that! A B S W i A t H.........was intended!!!!0
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DEAREST JERI, So for your loss!
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DEAREST JERI, So sorry for your loss! Buzz 0
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Buzz. What a great quote.
Thank you all for the kind words. We are halfway home but unfortunately it is snowing. Darn, going thru the mountains in snow is not fun.
Looking backwards at posts. Sandy, what a great picture of you and your grands.
JACKIE it’s always so nice to hear about your walks with George. Sounds so much fun. I love walking.
Patsy, before all this chaos happened I froze chicken soup and beef stew. It’ll be nice to come home to some good homemade soup.
Speaking of walking. I went to exercise room here at motel and treadmill is broken. Got in my 30 minutes walking up and down the hallway. LOL. Some people are so determined. That’s me.
Good night all.
Jeri
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We too have woken up to a winter wonderland. Gorgeous outside. Despite all the drawbacks of a wintry clime I cannot imagine swapping our changing seasons for the same old same year round.
Not much happening which suits me fine. So.......
Whether the weather is cold
Whether the weather is hot,
Whatever the weather,
We're in it together,
Whether we like it or not.
Still debating decorating a tree or not.
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A glorious day so I've been walking on the moors for a couple of hours.... all wrapped up as there's still a cold wind. Some time in my garden now to clear the mess created cutting down giant canes at the bottom that are blocking the low sun from the chooks run.
I think I've worn out George and Betty.... both are snoring! 😆
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Love the photos. Thanks for sharing, Anne0
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Happy Monday! We had some snow showers last night but the sun is shining so it is all melted. One more day of staying in and resting before sitting for the kiddos tomorrow.
I feel good and continue to take mucinex so hopefully I will be back to normal soon.
Bryanna is getting new brake pads on her car so she is using mine as of yesterday. She did go to the store for me so I have food to eat until I go for my regular food shopping.
I only have to Saturday to make decisions on my medicare supplement and it driving me crazy.
There are so many options but I really want to stay with plan F so might have an insurance guy come and explain it all to me. Did you already take of this Lin? Sorry to those who don't have medicare, our insurance system is horrible.
Jackie, those pictures are just great, thank you for sharing. I spotted George in moors picture but not Betty. lol
Anne, is your tree a little tree? Since this might be your last Christmas in this house why not put it up and take a picture for memories. I put up my mother's ceramic tree and my ex MIL's Christmas painting and a few things just for myself.
Jeri, be careful driving in the snow. I hope your heart isn't hurting too bad, I know you were so close with your sister. Love you.
Lin, these are busy days for you, enjoy them without exhausting yourself.
Buzz, good luck at the doctor today and stay warm.
Patsy, did you get some Christmas decorations up?
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Good afternoon. The wind stopped and actually it seemed we got just warm enough to have a snow melt. So very dirty cars but that’s okay with me. I got home yesterday and that lovely gift card I ordered was supposedly delivered. I was home just a half hour after they say it was delivered. Later they added information to say it was left on or around my porch. Not there, walked down and checked the locked boxes, not there, walked around outside in case it blew away in the wind, not there. I called Amazon and they were ridiculous. The delivery was scheduled for today so they would not talk to me until after the scheduled delivery. I said your system says it was delivered. No go. Must wait until after 7pm today and then they will speak with me although they assured me it probably will show up today. Really? Carriers would misidentify a DELIVERED package? Don’t buy it. Irritated.
Well, I was off to the races this morning. Trader Joe’s, Credit Union, Whole Foods, almost finished with today’s Advent art journal prompt, stamping the insides of cards, and did a bit of online banking. More of the same to come for the rest of the day.
Oh and I did read several poems from a book of poetry and writings I picked up from the library recently. Love it. The author and artist N. Scott Momaday. I watched a program about him on PBS and I was just captured by his voice. So digging in a bit to learn more. In college I read countless books in English and in French. Many contemporary authors but this author never surfaced. Always something to learn.
Jackie, I love the photos and it is so nice that you were able to get out and enjoy some fresh air.
Anne, do what seems right but if I knew it was my last holiday season in this house I would probably put up something, maybe not the big tree but something sentimental. Hugs. Stay warm.
Sandy, my carrier made an underwriting change last summer. Until that point you could always move to a lesser benefit plan with out health questions etc. so I always thought I would move to Plan G when the prices got too incredibly high. But if you did not make the switch within the stated period last summer you could not in essence change from Plan F to Plan G without them digging through your medical history and answering questions etc. Maybe they were afraid they would get lots of “sicker” people into that rating pool. So I leaped last summer and all that changed was the addition of a deductible. At the times the savings was way more than the deductible. However the new 2020 rates jumped rather sharply plus rates are always age banded so the cost goes up every year anyway. I thought about either jumping back to F or changing to a Medicare Advantage plan but for this coming year, I am sticking with Plan G. My agent said I should seriously consider a Medicare Advantage plan due to all the additional benefits in these plans. I did change my Rx plan but I don’t think you have one right? So that’s my dollar’s worth on that topic.
Jeri, be safe on the rest of your trip home. Sorry the treadmill is broken at your motel. Home to your lovely soup will be wonderful.
Patsy, hello, have you and John thought of another plan for getting up and down the stairs? Hello to Katie.
Buzz, I hope your appointment has gone well today. Let us know.
Hi Diane and Shirley.
Hugs.
Lin
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Sandy if you zoom in on the picture of today’s walk on the moors you will see Betty’s bottom directly behind George! As for the miners’s strikes in the 70’s I was living in Canada but remember my mother telling me about the power cuts and how people struggled. Wait until you see what happened when they ran up against Margaret Thatcher in the 80’s. That was a ghastly time when things got really nasty. The Aberfan disaster I remember very well and the whole country was horrified. The mine owners were to blame but I can’t remember if they were ever held accountable.
Buzz, the best mince pies are from Marks and Spencers so you might have to source them online. Get the premium line if you can! A dollop of double cream on top.... yummy! You’ve reminded me too of my introduction to Latvian piragi when living in Toronto with John. Oh yes, then there was a whole smoked turkey one year at Christmas. How I wasn’t overweight back then I’ll never know. 😄
That reminds me, time to prepare my stir fry evening meal. Stay safe and warm everyone. You’re in my thoughts Jeri. ❤️❤️❤️
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Lin, the only thing that confuses me is that plan F will be discontinued in 2020 unless you are grandfathered in. I pay nothing out of my pocket now so going with an advantage plan scares me. Oh well, I did email a broker for some answers so we see where I end up. Yes, I do have prescription insurance but because I didn't take it when I went on Medicare (which no one explained to me) I have to pay a penalty for the rest of my life. So right now I have Humana Walmart which was $23 a month but my penalty is $40 a month which means I pay $65 a month.
Sorry Sneakers, I just wanted Lin's opinion. I didn't mean to bore you with US insurance.
Sandy
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