Senior Golden Sneakers

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  • sbgrandma49
    sbgrandma49 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi All,

    I haven't been here for a while, I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and grandson. Speaking of which we will be having at our house next weekend, I can't wait to see him again. We had a few things planned for him and bought some things for him to play with here. He did get a lot of toys this Christmas too, not short of things to play with. Isaac is 2 1/2 hours away so we don't see him as much as we would like too.

    I just heard that Marie is no longer with us from Facebook. She was a wonderful lady and had a great daughter who took care of her. I believe she was the founder of this group.

    I am still doing yoga which I will will do tonight too. I have been walking at the hockey arena for exercise. I am no longer counting calories but watching my sugar intake as I am Type 2 diabetes. I have been reading a book to reverse diabetes which suggests intermittent fasting. I still have talk to my doctor about this before I will start.

    Today I had my first painting class. We worked with a substance like soft plaster. It was challenging and I did finish and next week I will be painting it. I think I am going to enjoy this class. A friend of mine is an artist and she had a showing in a local coffee cafe and I bought 2 of her pictures. I haven't done anything creative in along time. I used to do ceramics, and rug hooking. Time to get my hands creating again!

    I made sauerkraut, sausage and carrots for dinner. I have changed my diet again and staying away from certain foods that bother me.

    Enjoy your day!

    Shirley
    Ontario, Canada
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,458 Member
    Good afternoon, I have a massive sinus headache. I am just stopping by to say hello. I am going to try some home remedies and, if I can, try to get a nap. Maybe I can sleep and it will go away.

    Marcella, love your new camper and truck. Best wishes to you.

    Shirley, hello, enjoy your class. Glad you found something you want to try.

    Sandy, congrats on the bingo win.

    Jackie, hello and sometimes what we have planned to cook just does not work out. ❤️❤️

    Anne, congrats on the end of your writers block.

    Patsy, yum, soup for your supper. Happy repotted plants and hopefully NO more news and politics. You need a break!

    Ouch, ouch, ouch. Stupid sinuses. Argh.

    Hugs.

    Lin
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    LIN, sorry it's the same kind of day for you, but l agree the best thng for any of it is SLEEP !Glad to see SHIERLEY again! And everyone else bu either my meds are causing my brain to shut down or my lack of sleep is doing it but I' m falling into a stupor!
    G'nite my luvs!
    <3 Buzz

  • judz46
    judz46 Posts: 359 Member
    Hi all - I've just been having a look at the animal pics which Barbie started and it brought back some wonderful memories of our furry friends....Jackie with her rooster Charlie, Barbie with her poodles, Phoebe with all her cats, Marie with Sammy and Anne with a very young "Bean " in a lovely red sweater..me of course with all the animals under the sun...pigs. calves, Jackie (Jack Russell) Katie the Birman and our pet deer just to name a few....don't know whether everyone will be able to access the post though but hopefully you can.

    My Dr wanted to see me yesterday as my sodium levels are too low....He didnt know my son had passed away and he was so nice, he talked for nearly an hour and said I would have wraparound support and to come and see him next week...I had only met him once before as I had been to the same doctor for 27 years until she retired over a year ago..it will be nice to have support as I'm really struggling with this....He said I need a hibernation period and that's exactly how I feel...like an injured dog who just wants to hide away and lick his wounds...I'm glad it's summer where the days are bright and sunny....winter is always a depressing time anyway.

    I managed to do a little gardening today and groomed our little rescue Maltese who is 7 years old and has been very badly treated which meant she has lots of issues but with a lot of TLC she is learning to trust again and has bonded to me...follows me everywhere...we love her to bits....she lay on the bed with my son for hours although wont go to anyone else...they seem to know .
    Hope everyone is having a good day...I better think about what to have for dinner.

    Judy from NZ
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    A beautiful day even though not particularly warm so outdoor activities before the next rain storm!
    Happy Friday. Back later. ❤️
    Jackie
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    A gloomy rainy, puddly, miserable day here. However, and a big however, not a trace of snow!

    So you remember Jilly Bean and the red sweater JUDY? I spent a whole day knitting that red sweater for baby Bean! She had her photo taken and then she demolished it in seconds! She will be four years old on Valentine's Day, all of 12 inches high, mainly due to short legs and still has her moments of one of her favourite games. Rip Anne's socks off if she nods off which I'm quite capable of doing on gloomy, rainy, puddly miserable days.

    Today is grocery delivery day so that will liven her up. 12 inch high Bean yapping at Dorio the huge 6ft 5inch giant. Not sure if this is totally a fun thing, or she must protect me!

    I'm so glad you've found a supportive doctor, Judy. I wonder if you used this site as a daily journal it might help if only a little. I don't mean reveal all as in a true diary, maybe just a pop in some days to say hello. Other days with a need to chat, a little more, well the gals here have all got to know me, gabby Annie full of useless information. I think everyone here has had a traumatic background at some time so I find these girls totally loving and sympathetic

    And that's all from me in gloomy wet Canada. I saw on TV yesterday our youthful PM is growing a moustache and beard! It's aged him about 15 years. A mature look for dealing with world leaders?
    Anne. Jilly would like to know the little Maltese's name - well me really.
  • Zella132
    Zella132 Posts: 131 Member
    Good Morning, :smiley: Yesterday was errand day. Picked up my fresh (raw) milk and pastured eggs from a local farm and then off to the Whole Foods market for the rest of the groceries. I kept the day simple by purchasing ready cooked food from the Whole Foods store so that I didn’t have to prepare anything for dinner.

    I’m busy getting our house ready to put on the market to sell by February. Today, someone is coming to measure for new carpet. Late this afternoon, though, things will slow down around 4:00. Over the past year or so, my son (that lives with us) and I have developed a Friday tradition that usually begins around 4:00ish. We wrap up our day and meet in the kitchen to munch/party our way to the official start of the weekend. I always make sure that we have a fun variety of food/appetizers/veggies/cheese… and this is the one evening that I enjoy a glass or 2 of wine or maybe one of the amazing drinks that Jordan creates from scratch. No business or serious discussions allowed!

    Shirley - The painting class sounds like a lot of fun.

    Lin - Hope the sinus headache is better today.

    Buzz - Sleep! It's the sleep. Hope you're able to get some better sleep soon. It makes all the difference with ending those stupors.

    Wishing everyone a wonder Friday!
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,356 Member
    edited January 2020
    Happy Friday! :) Off to see the dinosaur adventure later this morning. I guess I will have to do my laundry tomorrow which is fine because the weather sounds awful for tomorrow. Joe called to see if we are going to Mass together so I told him it depends on the weather for either Saturday or Sunday.

    I would love to respond to everyone but time is of the essence so it will have to wait until tomorrow. So much interesting news, I am so happy to have our old friends join us again.

    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,458 Member
    edited January 2020
    Hello, nasty weather is on the way. Right now overcast and I just stuck my nose outside briefly (very briefly) and it feels like precipitation is on the way. I had an unpleasant night, sinus headache, couldn’t get comfortable for that long coupled with a dog that barked one and off all night long. It got wound up in particular around 3am and just did not stop for over an hour. I kind of hope the dog does not sleep today and has a sore throat so we won’t have a repeat tonight.

    Using all my home remedies today and if I don’t use my eyes intensely, reading, using the iPad or working on artsy projects, I feel a bit better. Wish I didn’t need to wear glasses. Pressure on the swollen sinuses from them. Okay, enough whining.

    Judy, I went back and looked through all the pet photos. I remember going through them when I first joined the Sneakers and some were added after I was a member of the group. It was nice to look them over once again. Please do share any time and anything you are comfortable in sharing. Hoping you find ways to cope and move forward. Such a huge loss to process my friend. Hugs. ❤️❤️

    Sandy, yes, today is the day to go places as that storm is not likely to miss all of us this time.

    Marcella, getting a house ready to sell is a lot of work. Good for you on the progress you’ve made. What a lovely Friday tradition. Makes the day special. Enjoy!

    Anne, lovely, Dorio day. I hope he and Jilly are still getting along. Your PM has a lot to cope with at the moment with the plane that was apparently shot down. That would age him scruffy face or clean shaven.

    Jackie, hello. I imagine you’ve been busy with the greenhouse today. I hope it is going well or maybe you are finished now. Hugs. Hard work!

    Buzz, sleep seems to help doesn’t it? Well at the least being asleep means you don’t feel the discomfort as much as when fully awake. I hope you got some rest. ❤️❤️

    Going to take off my glasses now and massage my sinuses.

    Hugs and best wishes.

    Lin


  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Oh dear! We have a miserable day here as well. Rain! Wind! Cold! Katie has tried to go out for her morning visit to the back yard twice and has backed into the house...”uh...no not yet! Too awful outside.” At some point I think she must brave the weather if only for a quick squirt!

    This kind of weather streak requires lovely music and a fire in the fireplace. Anything to bring a bit of cheer into the house. My SAD really shows up in January. I will be using my special lamp while I sip coffee. It is so bright, I can’t really read or do anything much but sit and drink coffee. Oooooh no! Ha!

    Anne: I would love to have grocery delivery. So far the local grocery stores only offer drive up pickup after ordering online. Even that is a blessing for those days when trudging around the store is an ugly chore. Katie would be barking non-stop at a stranger coming into the house. She doesn’t make friends easily. Our vet says that it is just a personality quirk. His labradoodle is the same way. Very attached to family but very cautious of strangers.

    Sandy: my goodness! Your grandchildren are very lucky to have so many delightful excursions. And they get to share the experience with their favorite grandmother.

    Lin: my sympathies for that sinus issue. Allergies? I wonder what is aggravating them? Mold spores from winter rain etc? Would changing the furnace filters help at all?

    Marcella: I love your Friday afternoon with your son. That sounds so much fun. We all need fun and you are wise to keep your Friday a special day with your son. Selling a house is hard work! I have done it several times in my life. We have decided we can’t ever move from here. Too much stuff, too much updating and cleaning and clearing out. Oh I am exhausting just thinking about it.

    Buzz: “sleep, sleep, that knits the raveled sleeve of care. Balm of hurt minds, great natures second course.” William Shakespeare must have had trouble sleeping as well.

    It is cold in this house! Time to turn up the furnace.
    Be well and of good cheer,
    Patsy☘️
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Wow, look out for the full moon tonight if you have clear skies.... oh dear, I see most of you haven’t! As it appeared over the horizon around 5.30pm it looked enormous and had a beautiful golden hue and 5 hours later I’ve just let George into the lit up garden. A lovely walk this morning on the moors and soon after we got home the lady that’s taking my greenhouse arrived although she couldn’t stay long because she had a hospital appointment to get to. As she told me about it I thought of Lin because she has volunteered to take part in a new antihistamine trial because she suffers quite bad symptoms and so far feels the drug is helping. She also told me about the stray cat that found her but weeks after moving in produced 5 kittens! She’s managed to home 3 and has kept 2 along with mum.
    I pottered in the garden for most of the afternoon while a bean casserole cooked in my new slow cooker. Delicious with a jacket potato and continues my vegetarian healthy eating... not helping weight loss though!

    Judy, an incredibly caring GP you have so I do hope he can help even a tiny bit through this oh so difficult period of your life. If you can do it then hibernation is an excellent idea because you know the world will keep on revolving so you can step back on when you’re ready. We’re all here if you need us. ❤️

    This evening I watched a fascinating documentary about gardens in America, most of them public places but also some beautiful private areas and Sandy they took a look at Chicago’s amazing Lurie garden that I’m sure you must have visited. What a clever design. I have to say your city did look stunning with all those glittering high rise buildings.

    Marcella, I’m thinking you might be enjoying your Friday afternoon chin wag with your son as I type so have fun! I’d raise a glass if I had one. 😋

    Time for my bed!
    Jackie
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Dear friends, what a wonderful day of posting I just fiished reading! Wish I had the NRG and decent fingers to write an interesting epistle. Went to the pharmacy for pneumonia shot and also got a Hepatitus A Vaccine as well, so I have protection against several epidemics traveling around now. Since my walker does not fold easily, I went with a cane and it thoroughly exhausted me! I fold too quick nowadays! The good news is I have dropped almost 30 pounds in several months and hope the foot and leg swelling respond with less pain!
    JUDY, I'm so happy you are back here, though your loss feels devastating! However we can help, please let us know; we are always decent listeners (Hugs and more hugs!)
    MARCELLA, for those of us who have been through divorce, I recall despite the huge relief, it felt as if 1/2 my body were cut off! Love your approach with your son! Will you continue your camping?
    JACKIE, gorgeous photo, as usual! With global warming, spring might well be here soon!
    SANDY, LIN, PATSY would love to comment on your posts; the fingers have gone numb and mistakes are too frequent. And I need to fall into bed! Using the wedge under the legs is so painfull I must go figure a different way to add covers! Was life ever less complicated? Was given a new test Medicare suggests to see what stage our minds are at and except for one forgotten word, I passed it well, so except for the physical deterioration, my nineties are holding up better than expected!
    <3 Buzz
    .........................Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About to Happen!................................
  • judz46
    judz46 Posts: 359 Member
    Thanks for all your comforting words and very good advice anne suggesting to post my thoughts..as long as you will tell me when "enough is enough"..I really don't want to slide into that big black hole
    .I feel the reality of never seeing him again.. wish I could remember how to post pics
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Well here's my thought for this morning, it's so dark and rainy I thought it was two in the morning and if the Bean hadn't whimpered in hunger we'd still be in bed! It's supposed to rain all day and all tomorrow with some of it being freezing rain, those are the lucky souls further north because us further south could be flooded instead.
    People here are wondering if us tax payers will have to pay for security if the unhappy couple decide to settle down in Canada. I would think not if they are reverting to being like the rest of us washing our own socks and popping into Walmarts for Archie's baby clothes.
    Mark mentioned yesterday that he brushed past Archie's Mom on his lunch break when she was filming long before becoming a mom. Quite a bit of filming goes on here, I can't remember the title but a Christmas movie was filmed in our downtown.
    Mike, now recovered, was coming over today but I can't see him coming. Not much point if he can't take shorty for a long walk or two. Maybe tomorrow will be better and drier.
    Today is my 12th meatless day, apparently most people give up resolutions before the 12th day. I'm making mushroom soup for lunch.
    Hope today is sunny for the rest of you gals,
    Anne. 🙃❤️🐶♥️
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited January 2020
    PS. What full moon JACKIE? Lol.

    Wow, make me a teller of tales.. The Suns just burst forth. Maybe things are looking up after all!
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Forecast for today... dry, overcast with some wind. Reality, rain, thick low cloud and a howling gale!! Our walk on the moors was cut short due to my frozen extremities and then when the couple arrived to dismantle the rest of the greenhouse we had to battle with the wind doing its best to blow the polycarbonate sections away. Four hours later it's gone, squeezed into the lady's car while I drove her friend home.
    Apparently while I was walking the dogs first thing the fox climbed into my garden and terrified my chooks but luckily a builder working next door told my neighbours (the nice ones) so they ran round to chase it off. I don't think after my work re-enforcing the chicken run it can get in to kill them but I must still do something to keep it out of the garden so they don't get scared. I did have a plan with my neighbour to cut down a dead tree at the end of my garden but we've agreed there's no point getting wet and frozen so instead I've lit the fire, made a cup of tea and will now check emails and also a gardening website for Spring plants.

    Here's that moon Anne, a bit fuzzy! Don't think there's much chance of a repeat performance this evening! 😄
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    Personally I don't think that move to Canada has been thought out although I do understand why H has had enough of the awful press coverage they get, most of it untrue. He has a lot of issues regarding his mother's death too, probably with his dad and stepmum as much as the paparazzi and his wife was never going to put up with the oppressive royals so good luck to them.

    Have a safe and peaceful Saturday everyone.
    Jackie

  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited January 2020
    And so say I JACKIE. Good luck to them. They should get peace and privacy over here. I find life on the whole very laid back. Well getting excited over Justin's moustache and beard says it all.!

    So that's what the moon looked like! Maybe she stayed over England because not a peep of her here!
    I wasn't a liar after all. The sun showed his face for all of 5 minutes just to let us know he's still around. Now it's raining again.

    I made the soup and then I hauled my furniture around. I get told off for periodically having this change of scenery, but I don't expect to see anybody until next week by which time I could have hauled it all back again and only you Sneakers are the wiser. It's the new octogenarian years! I don't think my mom was into furniture moving in her eighties.. Jilly Bean kept a safe distance in the back room.

    Soup time! An afternoon for writing overseas emails methinks.

    Anne.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,356 Member
    Happy Saturday! :) We had a brief covering of snow and are expecting more tonight through tomorrow. I hope to go to church today but might suggest Joe stay home. I see a car in his driveway so maybe a family member is there to help convince him that would be a good idea.
    We had a wonderful time at the Dinosaur Adventure, the kids loved it. We got there when it opened at noon and left at 7pm. There was so much for them to do it was hard not to stay.
    I slept nine hours again so I know I was tired but it was worth it.
    Doing laundry today and trying to decide if it time to get rid of my foam topper on my bed. It is about 7 years old and although expensive I am wondering if my pillow top mattress would be better. Decisions, decisions.
    As far as my opinion on Prince Harry who I adore, the only problem I had was they didn't notify the Queen before making it public. I think Harry is the rouge of the family and considering what happened to his mother I don't blame him.

    Anne, good for you on 12 days of being a vegetarian. I will admit I could not do it, I love meat and some fish, I just don't want to hear where it comes from. I am glad Mike is recovered and not with a lingering cough which is going around so much here. The sun will come out tomorrow bet your bottom dollar...........(that will be stuck in your head all day. lol)

    Jackie, your weather at times sounds ferocious. I hate being cold and although we get winter your's sound much worse. Sorry to read about a fox scaring your chickens, we have coyotes terrifying some of our areas in the city, one attacked a little boy.

    Judy, we are a good support group for each other. There is no judgment and we hope to give comfort to each other. I have vented so much on here I should probably pay for the counseling they have given me. Losing a child has to be the worst heartache in the world and something you never get over. As far as posting pictures click on the attach image on the top of your post and find the picture in your files. If you need more help let me know.

    Buzz, 30 pounds in several months????? That is quite remarkable. Next time take your walker, I am sure someone can fold it for you. Better to be safe than sorry.

    Patsy, I am lucky to have my grandchildren and as I told Lisa yesterday I do all these activities because I did so much for the other grandchildren and watching their faces is priceless.
    I also told her I pray that I live to see them grow up and she of course says of course you will don't talk like that. lol I am soon 78, their youngest is 1 1/2 so I am hoping to live to 98 with a sharp mind and body, I can dream can't I?

    Lin, we were so lucky to go yesterday, it wasn't crowded at all and the roads were pretty good except for rain. I am always grateful when Lisa drives since I hate night driving. I am so sorry about your sinus headaches, do any of the over the counter meds work? Do you use an neti pot? I personally could not use one but I hear they are great.

    Well, I think I am all caught up and wish you the best of days.

    Sandy
    One Day at a Time

    Although the lighting was bad I will leave you with a picture from yesterday.

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  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    There is no rain at this moment but it is in the forecast. The good news is that we didn’t have a downpour while the septic tank was being pumped out this morning. What an incredible mess! We have been having huge drain issues and this was the final big solution. Now if all goes well, we will be up and running soon.

    Katie barked non-stop while the pumping prep, during the pumping, after the pumping and cleanup. My ears are still ringing. The workmen wondered...that breed of dog is sure high-strung! John told him, that is absolutely TRUE! He had a friend with a labradoodle and said the same thing. Wonderful family dogs but they can’t warm up to strangers.

    I am up to my ears in cleanup! Have a great weekend!
    Patsy☘️
  • judz46
    judz46 Posts: 359 Member
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  • judz46
    judz46 Posts: 359 Member
    thats an old pic but cant upload to my computer any more so need to do it from my phone??
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Quick hi to everyone. Planned to order some honeybells but then recalled that though juicy as can be, they are not as sweet as navels, which I adore! I do miss driving somewhat, but it would be a disaster with my twitchy legs and sleepy head! So all my shopping is now online.
    JUDY, once you click on rhe button tat resembles an oblong landscape, it should take you to photo files or "browse", where you can pick out your darling's pictures and put them in your post. We would love to share your memories. Eventually, they will become sweeter rather than painful, but I'm sure it is the worst kind of loss, and we want to hear whatever you feel like discussing!
    I like the gumption the young royals are showing, and I do recall at their wedding being upset with the way her mother was ignored! Was it racism or royal ignorance? On the other hand, I don't think it's easy being Queen! (I'd love to have someone fold my laundry!)
    SANDY, 30 pounds sounds like a lot, but I've merely cut out the nightly rolls, ice cream, butter, and halved my portions. I would not mention how much I've gained in 7 years since moving here! I have to lose a great deal more and it will be slower, but I do feel better already! Oh, I allow myself dark chocolate!
    Doorbell ringing! Bye.........
    <3 Buzz
    .........................Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About to Happen!...............................
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Here is Katie, after a busy morning barking non-stop at the septic tank pumping guys. My ears are still ringing. She is a love but this breed isn’t a laid back easy kind of dog. She rules the house.
    Patsy☘️
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,458 Member
    edited January 2020
    Judy, I have an Apple iPhone and an iPad. I take photos with both devices and the photos are in my camera’s roll (all devices share photos through the cloud). I click on the little icon that looks like a photo, and select Photo Library. Then I select what I want to add to the post. But I don’t think you can resize the images with this option.

    Thanks for adding photos everyone. Old or new, I love them all. I see we have new posts on the Sneakers thread about pets. Lovely!

    We did have ice and snow so I got to finish cleaning up snow and spreading ice melt after someone blew the snow from my driveway. I wore a fleece facemask and my sinuses were happy to be protected.

    I am working on Valentines today. Not making loads of them as I am coloring in the images. If it was just stamping or just die cutting, I might make more.

    Lovely, lovely friends. Thanks for all of your updates. ❤️❤️

    Hugs and all best wishes.

    Lin
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    That's odd BUZZ, I recall prince Charles holding Mrs Marples arm as they walked to sign the register. It was commented on at the time as a nice gesture. Of course in Church of England weddings traditionally the brides family sit to the left of the aisle and the grooms family sit to the right. Is that why you thought Mrs Marples was ignored? With commonwealth countries all over the world inhabited by people of so many different races and the United Kingdom itself I think that's one fault, racism, that the royals are not guilty of. After all, the queen approved a multi cultural wedding which was totally different and in high church despite the bride being divorced. She now has a dear little bi-racial great grandson. I think the problems today are all about his background and his issues with his mother's death and an American lady totally unsuited to the pomp and ceremony of a royal household, adjusting to living in a country which I can tell you is totally different to life here plus new motherhood at 38 years. The queen in her nineties must be totally perplexed by her family.
    I just wish them all well and two seemingly totally opposite people find love and joy in their year and a half marriage.
    Anne.
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    And having had my opinion aired, PATSY, your Katie is one beautiful gal! Wouldn't it be nice if our lives were uncomplicated like Katie, Bean, George, Daisy, Betty and all the other beautiful pets. A good old bark at the people and dogs and squirrels etc who trouble us, a nice warm bed, treats to chew on, afternoon naps, and unbiased love for the people who chose us.
    Maybe I'll reincarnate as a loved dog.
    Anne.
  • Zella132
    Zella132 Posts: 131 Member
    Sounds like lots of rain everywhere today. It’s been rainy most of the day here also. It has made for an excellent day to continue going through things at the house and create boxes of stuff to donate and a good bit that just needed to go straight to garbage. The more organized things are, the better life feels!

    Buzz - Congrats on the 30 pounds! As for camping, I will absolutely continue camping in my new smaller camper! In fact, one of my relatives has some property on a river in Florida. She has her camper set up there and then has places for two more campers. I’ve already called dibs on one of those spots for a few weeks this summer! I’m also in a group called “Sisters on the Fly.” Its a camping (and fly fishing) group for women only. They have get togethers all over the country. I’m looking forward to joining more of their camping events.
    Marcella
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    edited January 2020
    Looks like butter wouldn’t melt Patsy!! George barked all morning too and must get so frustrated that I don’t always know why. (Pretty sure it was the fox) He’s my little soldier but sometimes his temple guarding tendencies just get too loud and shrill, something Lhasa Apso dogs are known for, along with being aloof and stubborn! All quiet now he’s snoozing in his bed and it’s Betty making the noise, snoring!!

    It’s my opinion our Royal family isn’t suited to 21st century living. All that pomp, ceremony and privilege isn’t the real world so I think the younger royals struggle having experienced “proper jobs” whether Harry in the army or Wills being an air ambulance pilot. They want to be able to say what they think which was unheard of until Diana opened up to what was happening in her marriage. Poor William, who doesn’t want to be king one day is getting pulled one way while Harry sees freedom in Canada! The queen will get over it, she always does!
    Jackie





  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    I know Charles isn't keen on becoming a king either JACKIE along with William so do you see the royal family as it is disappearing once it's time for one of them to step into the queens shoes?
    I have to admit I cannot imagine always having to be dressed to the nines with a smile fixed on ones face. I think Britain really is entering a new era.
    When we lived in Derbyshire prince Philip came to open a new church. All my friends and neighbours rushed off to watch this event. Not me. Couldn't be bothered. Beautiful day so I loaded new born Mark and toddler Michael onto the silver cross pram and set off down the country lanes for a walk instead. A black limousine drew up beside us, the back window opened and a very bronzed smiling face looked out, said good morning and then the chauffeur drove on. It took me awhile to realize it was prince Philip. Later I asked my friend Sylvia how the ceremony had turned out. Couldn't see much she replied for all the people. So Anne, not really into royalty saw more than everyone else! Ironic!
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    We've just woken up but saw the wolf moon at the back JACKIE. Anne.
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