Senior Golden Sneakers
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Indeed the roses are gorgeous, JACKIE, and a Merry Christmas to all of you. I have been too tired to rake it all in and I've missed aconcert or 2, but then I also attended the services today and heard all my favorite Christmas music sung by an overly enthusiastic chorus ! Dinner tonight was quite good (I chose the leg of lamb) and they had baked apples on the dessert menu. SANDY, I've ordered bowls of soup rather than cups, as they fill me up so I eat 1/2 orders of everthing else. Cut out the rolls and butterm and cut most desserts out altogether! However, today I gorged on Moose Munch popcorn, so I suspect I will be up tomorrow!
Wishing everybody a wonderful Christmas and enjoy whatever pleases you most!
Buzz
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Have a wonderful day dear friends, full of love, good cheer and lots of fun.... and wine!
George and Betty are on their way to the beach with my neighbours and I will be doing that Christmassy thing... cleaning out the hen house!! The sun is shining and frost melting so all is good. Even my aches are slowly disappearing.
Love and hugs, Jackie
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE DEAR SNEAKERS. HOPE TODAY IS FULL OF JOY, FULL OF LOVE AND FULL TUMMIES.
Peace on earth to us and all creatures with happy chicks in a nice warm bed tonight.
Love and hugs from Anne and Jilly Bean.
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Very laid back Christmas for us! Michael sounds dreadful. Hope he hasn't got the flu! I'm still going over to Marks place clutching the crackers, the pressies, the shortbread and The Bean!
Anne. 🎅🏻❤️🐶♥️0 -
Merry Christmas all. Be safe and enjoy your day.
Hugs ❤️❤️
Lin
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Merry merry merry Christmas dearest sneakers! 🎄This holiday and the new year will be as wonderful, Mainly because you all are in my life. Don’t worry if things are not just as you planned at this very moment. There will be other moments that will be fulfilling and dear to our hearts. These words are forever in my mind. I never quite get everything done as planned but my love and appreciation is in full operation and on point! You are all remarkable and I am blessed just knowing you are there, of course, Happy New Year!🥂
Patsy☘️, Katie and John, too1 -
Had a lovely Christmas . . . so wishing you all now Happy Kwanzaa!
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Perfect meal and evening with Mary Jo, Mark and Derek! When we arrived my friendly little Bean rushed in and planted a giant lick on Hobbes the giant pus's nose. So a great start ! Although I'm not sure Hobbes was that impressed.
Mary Jo and Mark cooked the best Christmas dinner ever, and her homemade Christmas pudding was the most delicious ever! She is becoming more and more British and tackled the perfect trifle.
Bean had her own stocking and Santa brought her a squeaky toy and goodies. She also got lots of pee outings with Derek and sofa tummy rubs from Mary Jo. So despite the lack of poor Michael and Bev but the arrival later of Mary Jo's cousin and husband who live on the same street, a most happy time was had by pets and humans alike.
Mary Jo said she doubts I'll have left this house before next Christmas because things take forever here to finalize. So Anne enters the new year full of Christmas pudding, hope, and good wishes to all men but especially the Sneakers! Happy Boxing Day!
God bless,
Anne. Jilly is still fast asleep after a late night of merry making and tummy rubs,1 -
Good morning. An overcast day today and colder than yesterday. I am going to a not-so-often frequented library where they are a holding a book for me. I only have a couple of days to check it out as it is a book club selection and they want to pass it along to the next person on the list if no longer wanted.
I had a quiet day yesterday and cooked the most delicious head of cauliflower. Probably the most perfect ever!
The celebrations sound lovely.
Reflective day for me as I remember my mother, today is her birthday.
Hugs to my friends. ❤️❤️
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Christmas dinner was delicious and we had lots of fun although Betty and George stayed home because madam drank some sea water during her beach walk that upset her tummy and I didn’t want accidents on a new rug! We had a good laugh getting the heavy package containing the teak table round to theirs and they love it so although I thought they could use it in their garden it has pride of place in their sitting room! We’ve just been invited round this evening for baked ham and leftovers and this time I’ll take the dogs with me.
Our morning walk was timed just right because it stopped raining just before we went and soon after we got home wet and windy weather came in. I was supposed to walk into the village with the same neighbours to visit a friend but have decided it’s definitely not worth it in the pouring rain!
Buzz, I’ve learned something today... Kwanza! I had to look it up and glad I did. How fascinating.
Anne, pressure off you thinking about moving for now is good news. A lot can happen in a year as we know!
A quiet time for you Lin but with the perfect cauliflower 😋. I hope the book turns out to be a good read.
Cup of tea time with a slice of Christmas cake then I have a huge box of Belgium chocolates to eat before the start of a new year of sensible eating!
Happy Boxing Day 🥳
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Happy Thursday! We have a beautiful day with temps going up to 60. Is this Illinois? Not complaining at all, love this weather. I am going to my meeting and then stopping for some groceries and home to relax. I had a wonderful Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve at Church was quite hectic with the three kiddos but still was great to be with family.
The celebration at Lisa's parents house was also quite hectic as the kids were all wound up but everyone had a good time. Christmas morning we went to Rob and Lisa's for breakfast and I ended up cancelling my dinner plans with friends to stay and spend the day with family and playing with the kids toys. It reminded me a lot of how our Christmas's were when my kids were young. The big celebration on Christmas Eve and Christmas day was for the kids to play with all their toys from Santa. Anyone was welcome to drop by for a drink and/or something to eat but the kids never got out of their pj's. It was the first time in many years I have really enjoyed Christmas.
Now we just have to get through to the New Year and enjoy all that we have, we are very lucky sneakers to still be here and enjoy our families and friends.
Have and great day.
Sandy
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Whew! What a Christmas! Turkey and dressing was wonderful. We loved being with our little family. That’s how Christmas should be. Surrounded by those you love.
Now begins a little of the after Christmas clean up. Left overs are here to be eaten or frozen. I want to let you all know that you were described to our son and told interesting facts about each of you. Our Son is an animal person and loved hearing about everyone’s pets. He was interested but not temped by Lin’s vegan lifestyle (cauliflower) I thought I could enjoy that. John said he would like some cauliflower but as a side dish. I need to straighten up my dungeon again. It was used as a staging area for Christmas wrapping and gift storage area. It is a mess now!
Take good care of yourselves! I am depending on you to be happy, healthy and full of good ideas for the coming year.
Love,
Patsy☘️
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Home from a delicious supper of leftovers at my neighbours... with Betty and George's help!
After 1am so off to bed xx
Jackie
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Had lovely day yesterday, and today was busy but I couldn't accomplish much because my left ankle is so painful, I cannot walk! I guess it's arthritis, and someone just suggested ice so it's worth a try! Went to a lecture tonight that spelled out very clearly about the impeachment process andhow it might be cracking a bit! Keep your fingers crossed!
Cannot sit, but love you gals mucho....I know you know that! Buzz 0 -
The third day of Christmas! How are the three French hens doing JACKIE?
We had a very quiet Boxing Day. The Bean isn't a late night party girl and so she slept most of the day away. I settled down to a Minette Walters book all afternoon with frequent texts to Mary Jo who said she was also sleepy. Michael slept as well recovering from his cold or flu.
Mary Jo gifted me a polo neck sweater. A lovely sweater, only she gave me exactly the same sweater last year. So she's going to exchange it and it gave me the opportunity to tell her I have trouble with polo necks these days. Long gone is my swanlike neck. I now resemble a Galapagos tortoise peering out of its shell. Everything is shrinking, old pants too long etc. So she's going to try and find me one of those red plaid overshirts which I fancy. I can then pretend I'm a real artist.
I drew a picture of Derek as a small child for his Christmas card and when I told him the unopened Christmas card was drawn by his beloved granny the cheeky little hound asked me if it was a stick figure. Playful cuff around the ear from me.
Today the groceries arrive, non news but it will liven the Bean up. Just exciting items like Tide detergent, dish detergent and other cleaning stuff. I have enough shortbread, fruit cake, and general food to last me until March.
It's dull and misty here and the temperature will climb to 50 F this afternoon. No sign of reindeer hooves in the snow, but must check the mud!
So, I hope all of you received 3 French hens this morning although I'm not sure where SANDY and BUZZ will put them. My lot forgot I think! Lol.
Hope everyone's day is happy,
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Happy Friday! The laundry is started and the weather is colder so a good day to stay in and recover from the festivities. Today is my son's 12th year sobriety birthday, I am very proud of him. I have no plans for NYE, will just stay in and watch the ball drop with Ryan Seacrest in New York. I still miss Dick Clark who hosted it for years.
Anne, no French hens here, not sure my landlord would approve. lol Once Derek opened his card was he impressed with your drawing?
Buzz, hope your ankle is better today. As far as the orange one, he will more than likely be reelected since his followers are devoted to him and hate the other party.
Jackie, I watched the Call the Midwives holiday special and still love the show. I love the picture of your friend and the pups getting spoiled. Here is a picture of me and Ewok on Christmas Day. He is still a pup at a year old. lol
Patsy, I am glad you had a great Christmas with your family. Your son probably thinks we are all a little wacko. lol
Lin, a quiet Christmas for you, but still wonderful. You can always drive up to my house and spend Christmas with the wild kiddos. lol
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Nice doggie SANDY, and wow, what a glamorous Grandma! I don't know if he was impressed or not, my grandson, by my Christmas card. He is a very good artist himself and that's his job as well. However, seeing I appear to be the only one who likes to draw in the rest of the family I don't think it's dawned on him yet that a bit of my very meagre talent is in his DNA, lol. Poor lad, because according to his parents he's got even more undesirable DNA from yours truly. Not looks though thank the lord. Not a ginger hair to be seen, just a dark swashbuckling pirate type!
Mark and Mary Jo have treated themselves to a huge original oil painting for their family room. It's absolutely marvellous. The sort of scene you could stare at all day. A lady artist and because it was Christmas Day very little information, but I'll try and get a photo soon to show you all. It must have cost the earth.
And that's me done. My nose is going back into the book.
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Unusual for me, I didn’t get up until nearly 9 this morning so I seem to have been chasing my tail the rest of the day. It’s milder than of late so when we walked on the moors fog drifted over us and I had to be careful not to lose sight of the pooches as well as not get lost! Betty has run out of her dietary food but the vet still hadn’t had a delivery when I stopped off on our way home so one of the assistants said she would deliver a pack on her way home.... nearly 6pm and very dark so I’m thinking young Betty will be enjoying some of George’s kibble instead tonight!
Sandy, Ewok is beautiful and so are you! It’s a lovely photo and I can see he’s still got some growing to do. 😄. That’s an amazing achievement for your son and you have every right to be proud.
Anne, how about 4 bantam hens rather than 3 French? 😜🐔 They are happy to have a clean house and fresh straw to scratch about on but most of all, no rain... hooray! I can see you in your red overshirt, paintbrush in one hand, palette in the other so I hope Santa finds what you want. 😊
Buzz, I do hope an ice pack has relieved your ankle pain. ❤️
Brady is under the sofa I’m sitting on doing his best to get my attention by scrabbling about so it must be his supper time. Now George is joining in trying to catch him so I’d better feed everyone.
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Good day. It is sunny today but apparently some nastier weather is on the way to us. Loads of rain, maybe some ice, maybe some snow, or perhaps all three before we get through the weekend.
I had no Internet service this morning and although I fiddled about with it, couldn’t get it going so got in the car and went out to fill the tank in my tiny car. Love it. Less than 3 1/2 gallons. Yippee. The SUV last week was inordinately thirsty so I guess it balances out. Then I stopped at Kohl’s to use my cash reward before it expires at the end of the month. The socks I was hoping to get (when you find a really good thing, get multiples) were sold out at that store as well. So I wandered around trying to find something useful and a bit colorful. Found a long sleeved top that was quite inexpensive but at the checkout they said I had no reward to spend. So while the clerk waited patiently I went through my email trash and there was the confirmation of the reward, so she applied it. Wahoo!
Then home to fuss with the router again. Finally have everything running again although if I had left it alone, it might just have started up. 🙃
Caught up on emails and am now stopping by. Working on card ideas again today. Found a combo I liked and got started only to find the paper I adored for this is now discontinued Argh! Working on finding a substitute.
No French hens here, although they may have tried to deliver them while I was away this morning. 🙆🏼♀️
I adore the photos! Wonderful, gorgeous people and animals. What fun.
As far as New Year’s Eve goes, I always stay home now. My church as a service relatively early in the evening. Some of the people get together for fun afterwards, spending the night at one family’s house, watching movies, eating and generally enjoying the company. I have never been invited but just as well, I don’t think I would enjoy it. I like being home with some hot tea, books, movies and toasty PJs and slippers. I had thought about going to both the Christmas Eve service and the New Years Eve service but got spooked. There has been a shooting maybe every other night lately on the route I take to drive to church and home. Most recently they shot at a police car and wounded an officer slightly.
Buzz, I hope you are feeling better today. I hate trying to figuratively out what to do when something isn’t working right or pain is sidelining me. You do get to many programs even though not feeling the best. Good for you.
Jackie, lucky chicks to have their house clean and tidy. Too bad Betty’s food is missing. I hope eating some of George’s food will not make her ill. I hope you are enjoying your evening.
Anne, a delivery is always exciting even if it is cleaning products. Enjoy your book. We will look forward to seeing the new acquisition. It sounds wonderful. What bad qualities could your grandson have inherited from you? None say I.
Sandy, congratulations to your son on his marvelous sobriety record. Excellent. Was the “Call the Midwives” special a new one? Or a repeat from a prior year? Thanks for the offer Sandy, but I think that might be too long a drive for me although I wouldn’t mind dog sitting!
Patsy, I guess I should have added that although the centerpiece of my meal was the lovely cauliflower, I made a bowl of cauliflower, some cooked peas, a bit of vegan chili and some baked white potato topped with nutritional yeast. So not as plain as it sounded. I chomped most of the leftover cauliflower for lunch, just a bit left. Still yummy!
Happy days to everyone. Stay healthy (Anne, I hope no cold catches up with you). Many hugs.
Lin ❤️❤️
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Hello there! All is well here. Just a shower this morning but the clouds remain low so another bit of moisture is very possible.
I have my laundry swish/swashing away. Our son’s towels and sheets are in the wash so my laundry is quite large today. Our son went back in Portland and I do miss him. But it was delightful to have him however briefly.
A new year is on the horizon. I will try to plan something special just for John and Me. A movie and a small special dinner and maybe I will make a small plate of appetizers to have with champagne. Sort of low key, but that’s okay.
Anne: sounds like you had a lovely Christmas. As a mom also with a bachelor son, we do worry about them, especially when they are ill. They need chicken soup, orange juice and clean pjs!
Sandy: my oh my! How that puppy has grown...love that red top with sparkly design. Very glamorous.
Buzz: don’t worry about the political scene. I have faith in democracy and our populous in general. They will do the right thing. Our bones, as we age, just make decisions on their own to cause pain...for no good reason at all!
Jackie: Katie is starting to get a bit round...she now eats chicken mainly with a few veggies and spoonful of brown rice. No kibble and very few treats now. She is often cross with me because I am not giving her what she wants.
Oooooops dryer just binged! Back later.
Patsy☘️
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My DIL came for lunch along with her daughter and beautiful GD, and next time I stopped hugging them, I looked up and there was my SON, standing beside me!!!! The next surprise was, he will be transferred t o Tampa, FL around February!!!! Is this fabulous news? Gotta run, but I'm so thrilled! Buzz 2
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Oh Buzz, that is wonderful! So happy for this good news. ❤️❤️
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How lovely BUZZ. Wonderful new year gift! Anne.0
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Why is it so universally true that our sons seem to fill a very special place in our hearts? We adore our daughters but in a different way. I see it all the time. When we talk about our son’s, there is such a heart full of love. Conversely guys have a love for mom that is so endearingly sweet...even bad moms are loved! We are so happy for you Buzz. Being closer to your son sounds wonderful. You are off to a great start for 2020.
I am suffering with either a cold or a sinus infection. Sneezing and coughing with a head ache. Going back to bed as soon as Katie does her morning tour of the back yard.
Later dearest ones. Don’t catch this cold/sinus thing! No fun and gums up the new year plans.
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Happy Saturday! I am still fighting this cough which seems to be lingering forever. I asked the pharmacist for a cough syrup for a dry cough so she recommended Delsym. I am also using a humidifier in my bedroom and today I put Vicks on my feet with socks. I am also drinking hot tea with honey so hopefully this all works or I am getting worried it might be something more serious. The sad thing is Charlie now has RSV and Max is not feeling great. I told Lisa I feel guilty but she said not to worry it is going around all over and with Robby is school it was bound to happen.
Patsy, I am told my three boys are all momma's boys. My daughter seems much more independent but is still caring and I tell myself I love them all the same. The gold on my red shirt said Fa La La as in the song. lol
Buzz, what a wonderful surprise and such good news from your son. I am so happy for you and know that you are smiling from ear to ear.
Lin, yes the Call the Midwives is their new Christmas special they do every year.
It was good, I recommend you watching.
Anne, Derek is a lucky grandson if he has inherited your talent and good lucks.
You are a beautiful lady so please stop putting yourself down. The painting sounds beautiful, will look forward to a picture.
Jackie, where oh where have you gone?
Have a great day, stay healthy!!
Sandy
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Here I am!😋 Not a drop of rain today so after a cold walk on the moors I drove into town to purchase diet food for Betty then, oh yes, diet food for me too! Lots of salad and packs of Ryvita because I must take back control before the New Year. After a quick light lunch I wrapped up in a warm fleece and spent a few hours in my garden pruning and preparing the cuttings for a bonfire although not for a few days as everything is so wet. It’s nearly 5pm now so I’ve a hot cup of tea and the fire is roaring while George does his best to wipe his mucky face!
Fabulous news Buzz and a lovely surprise, especially if your son and his family are going to be living in Florida. How exciting!
Oh dear lots of bugs around, I’m so sorry Sandy, Patsy and Lin. No way to be going into the new year that’s for sure. Hopefully Mike’s feeling better now Anne.
I missed Call The Midwife on Christmas Day so will probably watch on catch up this evening. Miriam Margollis always makes me smile even in serious roles. 😁. Last night I watched Becoming Jane, a movie about a young Jane Austen’s love for a man she couldn’t marry before she was a famous author. I’m guessing like The Crown there was a lot of fiction thrown in the mix! 😉
I’ve warmed up now so will sort my cold, chicken salad supper.
Happy Saturday everyone.
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Re: Sons. As regards to my sons and grandsons I love them all to bits, but I also love my daughter in law to bits as well! She's an absolute sweetie, talented and can be a lot of fun. What's not to love about a Portuguese lass born in Mozambique and who makes the best of British Christmas puds I've ever tasted! Lol.
Michael's firm wanted him back at work because the staff are dropping like flies after a spray gun attack. He sounded awful on the phone as he drove in earlier. His boss took one look at him and sent him home before he got his coat off. He's just phoned on his way to a walk in clinic.
SANDY and PATSY please don't take any chances with this bug which sounds absolutely dreadful. Please stay home and baby yourselves. At our age or indeed any age we don't want it turning into pneumonia as it did with Mikes friend Rob, the not so dashing bridegroom. I mean it ladies, PLEASE baby and pamper yourselves.
And that also goes for you my dear LIN who I know has been suffering as well.
I know, I'm a nosy old thing, but honestly we'd be devastated if anything happened to any one of you.
Anne, praying everyone will be back on their feet to welcome. 2020. Hugs sent. 🙃❤️🐶♥️0 -
Hi JACKIE! You beat me to it again! How's the hip? Sincerely hope the pain's eased off. Anne.0
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Hi Anne, thanks for asking and I meant to mention in my post, my hip is fine now so it was as I hoped, only muscles complaining and required a bit of rest. A slight backache after my afternoon of pruning but that's nothing new 😊. Sorry to see Mike is suffering but be strong and ask him nicely to stay away until he recovers!
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