Senior Golden Sneakers
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Someone in this household enjoyed brunch of chicken, rice, a little bit of roast lamb and lamb gravy. Followed by a smear of icecream. It wasn't me, I had roast lamb, lamb gravy, a baked potato, lots of veggies and a little more maple nut icecream.
Now, what on earth are Portillos SANDY??
I must admit I am rather enjoying Christmas so far. Maybe because I'm being laid back about it.
The year wasn't that good on the whole, but you will agree BUZZ I'm sure that Mr T, Mr J, Brexit, Russian meddling and a certain prince kept us all on our toes and ready for the dawning of 2020. Plus all the stuff in between.
Jilly full of Sunday brunch is snoozing on the sofa which means I can iron a few shirts in peace.
So bye bye Sneakers.
Hope your day is as pleasant as ours.
Anne who is probably expanding but isn't checking!0 -
Quick, post while my modem flashes at me! Techi problems still and of course the wrong time of year to get anything sorted. My tiny tree has come out from under the bed and a few baubles hung up so I’m gradually getting into the Christmas spirit. A pleasant if very wet walk in the woods with my friend and her pooches Scruff and Misha was followed by coffee and a long catch up then home for a bit more tidying before the electrician’s visit tomorrow. I can tell from my expanding waistline that my weight is increasing but no point worrying now, I’ll no doubt have a new year’s resolution! 😧🥺
Happy Sunday dear friends. It’s evening here and time to cook.
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Oh! Why are they called Portillo instead of hot dogs? Oh I see you've left a clue. Anne.0
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Oh, I see. It's a PLACE that sells hot dogs. Anne with thanks.0
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https://youtu.be/S8QVe7d3q8U
Patsy, a couple of mornings ago driving to a favourite walking spot on the moors this piece of music came on my radio and blew my mind, so much so that when I reached the car park the pooches had to sit patiently while I waited until it finished. A mix of choral, Celtic Baroque if there is such a thing but I thought from past comments you’ve posted it’s something you might enjoy listening to on one of your Sunday morning mooches!! Enjoy ❤️
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Beautiful JACKIE.0
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Good evening, I have started this message a few times and never finished. It was a relatively warm day here today and didn’t have to wear loads of layers even this morning. I left early for church and the roads were frosty but otherwise a-okay.
Very nice service today, much longer than anticipated as the lady doing children’s moment went on and on today which is highly unusual for her. Never happens. Everyone was fidgeting in their seats by the time she wrapped up her segment. 🙃. All in all I enjoyed everything. We were all invited to a birthday open house the afternoons of the 24th. One of the older gents in our church is being celebrated. I might go for a while. I have nothing on my calendar for the coming week, Mah Jongg cancelled, former library ladies cancelled and those are usual my social highlights of the week.
I made lunch when I got home and then started on cards once again. I finished the dozen cards (one design) I had been working on for quite a while. Moved on to the next ones I would like to tackle. I have some fronts stamped and heat embossed but need to figure out everything else. Just been playing, which is fun.
Patsy, the Blick catalog had some pens I had been hunting for to replace the depleted ones. Yippee, and even on sale right now per the web site. I am glad to have the catalog. It is like the Sears Big Book from my childhood. Drooling over many things.
Jackie, thanks for the YouTube link, I enjoyed the music. And good for you, some decorating but nothing to make the animals want to attack. 😂
Buzz, I hope your first day of Hanukkah has been enjoyable and that you had your favorite traditional food. What is that by the way? There was a segment on CBS news this morning regarding food prepared for Hanukkah, lot of fried things were shown.
Sandy, beautiful family photo. Love it. You are running yourself ragged with all the celebrating. I got a short note from a cousin today saying they were okay but really slowing down. They are older than me and I thought, wow, I am slowing down already!!
Anne, yummy lunch for everyone at your house. Wahoo. Did you both sleep it off? What day will you be gathering for the holiday? Crackers at the ready?
Hugs all round.
Lin
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So good to hear from you Barbie! Hope all is well with you and Jake. 💕
For both of you and Buzz!
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So mice to hear from Barbiecat again and wis se would make it more often! I also found a message from JUDZ46, whose son is living with metastitized CA! I hope she will return, also!
I didn;t realize tonight was the 1st night of Chanukah, since we will be having our potato pancakes tomorrow at dinner, followed by a donut party i n the auditorium! Potato "latkes" are traditional, as are a donut variety, since it's a celebration of oil enough for one night, miraculously extends for 8 nights back in Bblical days! Therefore we must have fried foods.
Thanks for the good wishes and I celebrate ALL holidays so I must watch what goes in and down from now on! And off to a very late bed again!
Buzz
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A very happy holiday BUZZ. Like you I love to celebrate our various holidays. Makes life much more interesting, not to mention the food which is my main hobby these days! Pork pie was traditional for us on Christmas Eve. Tortierre pie if you are Quebec French.
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Good morning, the beginning of a lovely sunrise. Wishing everyone a happy day.
Since the sinuses sidelined me last week, I need to go to the grocery store and the gas station this morning. I would also like to go to the car wash and make a stop at another store for a brand of yogurt I like. Oh and a stop at the library since they will be closed starting tomorrow until after the first of the year. I will likely be out all morning. Gathering up my patience.
Hugs.
Lin
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Happy Monday!
I have an eye appointment this afternoon and was glad I did so I didn't have to go to the museum with Lisa and kiddos today. We went to the holiday lights at the zoo and it was beautiful but my legs and back are sore today from all the walking we did. I had 14,000 steps on my fitbit when I got home. We saw a lot of animals and the kids were getting cranky as we stayed for about four hours or so. Even Lisa's mom said she was hurting but she did go to the museum. She is ten years younger than me, that is my excuse and I am sticking with it. lol
Later I will be making some Argentine Shrimp for shrimp cocktail tomorrow. I thought it was cooked but it is not, so wish me luck. I will make the meatballs in the morning.
Lin, I am glad you are feeling better but sorry your are behind since the stores are a nightmare. Have a lot of patience, you will need it.
Anne, didn't you know that there are no calories in food for the holidays? I see a lot of weight loss resolutions in the New Year, including my own. lol
Buzz, enjoy the holidays and the food. We can all be sorry in January.
Page is flipped so hello to everyone.
Sandy
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Good morning all! We have our continued clouds but not so much rain today. Thank goodness. I have been a looking forward to the added daylight. Just knowing the daylight hours are increasing is wonderful.
Our son will be here tomorrow so I want to have a few special things ready for him and his ancient little pups. They are 11 and 12 years old. Katie wants to play with them but they simply are not in the mood! I fix special cut up chicken and brown rice for them. They both have lost several teeth. They are sweet old things. They are dealing with health issues like all of us oldies these days.
Jewish holidays are always mysterious, the customs and food are exotic and delicious. Not much available here locally. I remember a sesame seed candy that came canned. It was incredible. Thank you for sharing your special days with us, Barbie and Buzz!
Jackie: that music gets to my very soul. I can’t imagine not having music to punctuate my day. It is just something I was born loving. Under different conditions, I would be a musician. John needs quiet when he is involved in a project. I need music to keep me propelled in the right direction. Our son is like me, he has music almost 24/7.
Lin: our son is single and when he lived in California and worked with several film companies, he could not be with us. During the holidays, when he wasn’t working, he planned activities and food to soothe his soul. Music, food, videos and comforting activities git him through the holidays. Single people have special challenges during holidays, I can understand that.
Anne: I know you must be at sixes and sevens, as the saying goes. Your last Christmas in the old house; but a new life coming in the condo with a dear son you get along with so beautifully. I’ll bet you find a way to enjoy each other’s company but still have your independence. Press on, sweet friend!
Merry Christmas dearest sneakers! The new year will be a good one. Filled with hope and promise. We will all work to bring harmony wherever we can.
Patsy☘️🎄🎶🎶🎶
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You know PATSY living alone with a demanding pup and all the chores, I'm sort of looking forward to having more time (if I have a room mate) to tackle hobbies as Mike walks the demanding pup daily, which by the way will be very good for his waistline. My youngest walks every day but Mike only when he's here I think.
I have to admit after initial lethargy I'm really enjoying this year's Christmas. It helps with sunshine outside and a temperature of 46 Fahrenheit. Jilly and I finished off the roast for lunch. It was expensive, a once a year treat, but it made 5 meals plus some for the Bean.
I have been very laid back this Christmas and I think that's what's made it such an enjoyable time. Plus, a green Christmas! Perfect! Yes, I think I'm over snow despite being in a second childhood!
Also, not so houseproud seeing the whole place should be rubble in six months if all goes well.
I hope Mary Jo will rescue some of the plants though and maybe I can persuade Maria to replant the holly bushes. They are very prickly, good for deterring burglars which might make poor Tony feel safer!
So, I've done the daily jigsaw, eaten lunch, cleaned the place, time for me and Jilly to amble to the mailbox. Not very exciting reading I'm afraid.
Cheerio,
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Happy Monday everyone. The electrician arrived on time at 9 this morning and we walked from room to room, me saying what I’d like and he coming up with even better ideas. Of course my head is probably still in the 80’s when it comes to alterations, wiring and heating so I must take his advice on what’s available then wait for his estimate after testing the circuits. I have to go on gut instinct when it comes to trusting tradesmen and he did seem open and honest so hopefully I can afford to book him for the work in March (he’s busy until then). As ever, as soon as I arrived at the car park on the moors the rain arrived but this time with a hint of sunshine and rainbow so before long it was dry but a freezing wind. I’ve stocked up on bedding for the hens so I’ll muck them out tomorrow and also extra Christmas treats for my gang as well as my neighbour’s 2 cats.
I’m relieved Sandy has given me permission to eat 😄😄 because I’m enjoying all sorts of naughty goodies so I’m not going near my scales until the new year. That’s not going to be a good moment! 😧. Goodness, so many steps; no wonder you’re feeling it today. Get your feet up once you’re home from the eye appointment.
Happy Hanukkah Buzz. You’ve done so well losing some weight I’m sure you can relax and celebrate your holiday. ❤️
Patsy, music has always been in my life too and I can remember sitting on the floor as a young child and taking apart an old wind up gramophone then back together to make it work as it had seized up and being so happy to be able to play old 78’s. My vinyl collection has stayed with me all my life, increasing as I moved around! I still occasionally play them.
LIN you are brave to be going out when roads are probably busy with last minute shoppers. I hope your morning isn’t stressful. Apart from fresh milk there’s nothing more I need until next week thankfully.
Anne, I’ve a box of mini pork pies in my fridge that I’m already enjoying. There may be a couple left for Christmas Eve! 😜
Time for me to prepare an evening meal although I’ve no real appetite.Maybe I’ll just steam some veggies and grate Parmesan cheese over them.
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Hey JACKIE we posted at the same time but I beat you to it this time. Hee Hee. Spare a thought for poor deprived Anne as you mop up those pork pies. Drool!
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Haha Anne. It doesn’t pay to buy the mini version of pork pie because it just means I put 2 on my plate instead of 1. 😋😛
Way past midnight as I’ve sat replying to emails in front of the dying embers of the fire. Betty snoring and George grumbling in his sleep.
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ANNE, HOMEWORK? Tortierrre and pork hock stew were part of my delicious cooking back in my Rhode Island days. My closest friends were FC ! The house smelled fabulous after the stew cooked all night in the oven! Just add french bread
I ate 2 potato pancakes at dinner tonight after filling up on Mushroom onion soup, dipped in some applesauce. No rolls or dessert. The morning scale was down another 1/2 pound, and I felt too full to bother with the donut holes so I came home after eating .
PATSY, I love those sesame seed candies AND Halvah! Not easy to find in your area, but worth a try!
I've already lost 2 posts tonight and worry this will screw up shortly as my eyes are closing Love you all but my 3rd post just disappeared! Buzz
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BUZZ, for some reason my email is acting strange. I keep getting reruns of the same animated Christmas cards, but have lost others. I'm not sure if it's me or the iPad or the firm who supplies the cards but I seem to be okay on the Sneakers. Christmas elves because I've been naughty? Thought I'd been pretty good for once, lol.
Happy Christmas Eve everyone.
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I remember a poem from when I was a kid. One version normal, some later versions very naughty. Does anyone else remember it?
''Twas Christmas Day in the workhouse
The pudding came into view.
Currants there were plenty
Raisins there were few.
My dad of course had the naughty version.
His version started
''Twas Christmas Day in the workhouse
The happiest day of the year,
And all the poor old paupers
Where having their Christmas cheer
When in came the workhouse master.........
After that I'm lost, which is probably just as well!!!
Anne.
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Just for a moment I thought we might have a dry day but just as I stood blow drying my hair and looking out of my bedroom window the sky darkened and down came the rain yet again. I did see a group of young fawns dancing in the field below my garden and that was delightful. Our walk on the moors was soaking plus a freezing northerly wind didn’t help so I dropped the pooches back home before going on to the farm shop for some milk and Ibuprofen. I’ve somehow strained muscles around my latest hip replacement and am suffering lots of pain so am cross with myself!
I’m desperate to clean the hen house and lay fresh straw down in their run but it’s pointless in this weather. Instead I’ll do some washing up then a bit of tidying and gift wrapping.
Does anyone go to midnight mass and a carol sing? Have a lovely time if you do. My local is what we call high church within the Anglican Church so too formal for me! I’ll be tucked up in bed instead.
Have a peaceful day. ❤️
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Occasionally we go to Mark and Mary Jo's church for midnight mass, or we did in the past when I was more nimble and not prone to nod off at 9 pm. Not that I understood much, although mass is the same the world over, because it's a Portuguese church.
One of the above poems I mentioned had the line: "the snow was RAINING fast" so I guess British weather hasn't changed that much since Victorian times! Despite Charles Dickens.
Sorry to read about the hip pain JACKIE. Hope it clears up soon!
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Happy Christmas Eve Day! The shrimp is done, the meatballs are in the crockpot and the wine in the fridge waiting to be packed along with other things including a poinsettia plant I bought for Lisa's mom. I got my nails done yesterday so other than being tired because I did not sleep well I am ready for the Christmas Eve celebration or will be once I shower and get dressed.
BTW, for those of you not on Facebook, Marie is in the hospital. Her daughter Alice has posted that her kidneys are not functioning well so they are running tests. It doesn't sound like she will be home for Christmas but Alice posted it is her turn to take care of her mom and dad as they did her when she was young.
Jackie, we are going to the 3:00 Mass at my son's church. He and I will go early to save seats as Christmas and Easter are the days all the people who don't go all year come to Mass. This way the kiddos won't be there for two hours and start acting up.
Anne, is the Portuguese Church a Catholic Church? I think there are many versions of the night before Christmas some not so nice. lol
Buzz, you seem to be losing weight without trying, what is your secret?
Lin, I am sure you are busy getting things together for Church services tonight and tomorrow.
Patsy, are all the preparations done for your family? Enjoy your Christmas.
Don't forget to leave milk and cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.
Incase I don't get back in the morning.
Sandy
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From Alice, Marie's daughter:
Update on momma...she will be moving to a rehab either today or tomorrow.
Gotta get her strength up.
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Hellooooooooo! Merry Christmas and happy new year. I am chopping veggies for the gumbo! Gallons of good red wine at my elbow, ready to stir in at the appropriate moment. It is labor intensive but fun to make and everyone has to try to get in on the whole project. I have wonderful Al Green as cooking music. Next will have to be the music from Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Great jazz group. Dave something or another??? (Senior moment!)
I wish I could pinch all your cheeks and kiss both sides! I love you all and count you as my very best friends. You are my Christmas blessings. God love and keep you.
Patsy☘️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎄0 -
Glad Marie is a little better. If you get the chance SANDY, please wish her a quick recovery.
Yes the Portuguese church is catholic. I'm baptized and confirmed British high church so apparently it's okay for me to wander into both. There's very little difference between the two since Henry V111 took over apart from pinching all the Catholic Church cash, candlesticks etc etc.
Our Christmas could be a little iffy as well. No sign of Bev (had to visit her parents I think, not sure) although Derek and Hobbes the giant cat have already shown up on the Ms doorstep. Michael meanwhile with coughing and itchy throat could be a no show. I guess Derek will pick me and Bean up if Mike can't make it, but it won't be the same. We will see how he is overnight.
It said on the news that Mr T could be getting a Christmas present from the Korean kid. Much speculation on what it might be!
Thinking of JACKIE sinking her teeth into a pork pie!
Merry Christmas friends,
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Good day. I have been making cards, doing a bit of cooking and generally answering lovely Holiday wishes. A friend asked me to help out one of her friends who is very unhappy in trying to find food products that her daughter is able to eat due to a huge number of food sensitivities. So I made a list of various companies that I have ordered things from that have worked well for me. Unfortunately her daughter also has a peanut allergy which is quite difficult. That is one I do not have.
Anyway, I am caught up on messages right now so stopping by to wish everyone a lovely Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄🎄
Hugs.
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It didn’t stop raining until after dark so the poor hens are still waiting to be cleaned out. Looks like a Christmas morning job especially as my neighbours dropped in this evening for a cup of tea and offered to walk George and Betty on the beach first thing. This time of year we don’t see much of each other what with the lack of daylight hours so it was lovely to catch up. They brought me some beautiful flowers too that they admitted were being sold at half price to move them as the store was about to close.... I don’t mind because they are beautiful!
I’m sorry to see Marie hasn’t been well although I know Alice will take good care of her. ❤️
Oh Anne, I do hope Mike will be well enough to join in your family festivities. Jilly will miss him as much as you I’m sure! I thought of you as I munched my last 2 mini pork pies... yummy!
Patsy’s possibly still up to her elbows in Gumbo with perhaps Dave Brubeck (?) keeping her company and Sandy should be at afternoon mass. Lin chilling at home which is never a bad thing and Buzz still hanging on to self control avoiding the donut rings! 😛
My hip and back continue to ache so all I can do is keep taking painkillers and hope it soon eases. Hopefully no damage to the new hip, just muscles complaining. Perhaps an early night would be a good idea.
Jackie
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