Senior Golden Sneakers

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  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Finally, a beautiful day with constant sunshine. It was a frosty start so I didn’t rush out with the dogs because the roads were icy and don’t get treated with grit or salt in this area. A police road sign to drive carefully and lump taken out of hedge and wall told its own story on the way to our favourite area on the moors.

    A busy day clearing out my garden shed, moving it to its new home, chopping down overgrown hedging and finally refilling the shed before popping George in the shower because he’d had so much fun he ended up covered in mud! I’m now shattered so have my feet up in front of the fire. Another clear day tomorrow so I’ll be back outside and no doubt George will get filthy again! Betty meanwhile continues her gassy ways and today my neighbour nearly fainted when she held her on her lap and was overcome! 😩

    Lin, your chilli recipe sounds delicious and the sort of meal I love to throw together. I’ve not eaten red lentils in years so must look out for them tomorrow when I drop in at the farm shop. Yes, still on the car hunt but now thinking that as new models arrive next month I should make an appointment with the dealer and see if there are any good offers available.

    Anne, that’s great to read Mike is feeling better after such a long time suffering. Flu not good poor thing! A second Christmas dinner sounds perfect! I’m the last one to admit to getting older in fact my friends laugh at my refusal to go on outings or coffee mornings for seniors! Who me? 😳

    Patsy, sounds like John’s mind was distracted or what we used to call absent minded. I know when I’m cold and hungry I struggle to concentrate on the task in hand. Hopefully nothing untoward but I know you will find the right moment to broach the subject.

    Well done on your weight loss too Sandy. We’re both starting to go in the right direction aren’t we and Marcella is doing amazingly well too.

    Betty and George both snoring and I don’t think I’ll be far behind.
    Jackie
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited January 2020
    Happy days are here again. Still snowing, but Barry is snow blowing
    so it won't be so bad tomorrow!
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    I have to admit I don't join senior groups or coffee mornings either. I somehow just don't fit in! I find they can be clique oriented as well when I did join the senior centre
    for two years ages and ages ago. I volunteered on the desk instead for a while.
    Absent minded sounds about right. Mark at 55 is the absent minded type. Always has been! Michael at 58 working on it.
    Anne.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    edited January 2020
    Good evening. I have been home all day. The wind chill is still considered dangerous and we have continued warnings about staying home. I am sure most people paid no attention to that but I did! Very cold and windy, the house has been making cracking noises all day.

    So today, a bit of laundry, a bit of online banking, finished reading another book club book and then played with card related things. Several epic fails today and I felt bad about wasting all the supplies but I am over that now and have another idea so I am on track to ruin even more materials. Haaaa. Hopefully some technique will prove to be successful. I even watched a YouTube video and I was doing exactly what was illustrated but not with the lovely result.

    I left a message that I will not be going to church in the morning I am a wimp and everyone already knows that. Living up to my reputation. 🤣

    Well, I hang out with people of different ages but many older/seniors and find it fun most of the time. I guess it depends on the people’s involved.

    Patsy, maybe John had a lot on his mind with all the errands and was rushing himself too much to think ahead to the next thing. That can lead to walking through the current situation without much thought. Concentrating a bit on the moment at hand rather than the list is helpful. I tend to fluster when I feel overwhelmed with tasks.

    Anne, I hope you don’t have the super cold temps to go with the snow. Lucky Bean to get so much attention. And yes, that sounds like the flu. Poor guy. But everyone gets another holiday. Wow. That is tremendous.

    Sandy, stay safe and warm. Hope you enjoyed your day.

    Buzz, glad you always manage to leave us a few lines. ❤️❤️

    Jackie, my gosh, you do take on a lot each day. I would be worn to a frazzle every evening. I still feel bad for Betty. Poor darling.

    Marcella dId you have an enjoyable Friday evening?

    Hi Judy❤️❤️

    Hello to everyone I have missed. Stay safe. Wishing everyone happiness.

    (And good health.)

    Hugs.

    Lin
  • judz46
    judz46 Posts: 359 Member
    Just seeing if this works...this is Holly and her baby 10 years ago now. This one i wanted to keep but a friend desperately wanted her and she now lives in Australia so I dont see lil Abby much.
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Decent day; ate all wrong so expect to see the scale scare me tomorrow , but have been losing nicely so I will not worry. Feeling better, too.
    LIN, weather-wise wimpy is fine! And smart!
    JACKIE, As long as your neighbor doesn't pass out, you can remain friends!
    SANDY, I don't dare turn the page back, but that's really sweet of you! Thanks, dear, love you too!
    PATSY, 1 day's forgetfulness does not mean Dementia! I agree it's not concentrating on what he's doing but thinking of the next chore!
    Everyone, ...I qualify for "ancient" but I seldom feel that way if with interesting people of any age. When in physical pain, yes, I feel ancient; but when less pain is present , everyone else looks like my grandmother to me, and I don't feel OLD! Reality turns upside down and I very much feel at one with my younger friends! Then comes nightime, numb fiigers, aweful eyesight, crawly legs, ...and I'm old again! On goes the oxygen and I enjoy lying in bed! Which is where I'm headed right now!
    Just a thought: will the orange wonder and his similar "Team" of corrupt defenders get away with their conning ways again? I feel like I'm sittig on a box of matches!!!
    <3 Buzz
    ..........................Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About To Happen!.............................
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Morning everyone! Looks horrible outside, well what I can see with the gloom. I'm glad Barry cleared the drive. It looks like a skating rink whilst everyone else who didn't seem to have icy ruts.
    All for now, but would just like to say, whatever others think when eying me, I don't feel young, old or middle aged, I just feel the same as always, in other words,
    Anne. 🙃♥️
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    Hello. A cold day with wind chill warnings until mid-day. Hundreds of churches are closed today, including mine. Even the mega churches with multiple services have cut back to one service. So seriously cold.

    Judy, I can see the photo you posted but for some reason it is quite small and my eyes are not cooperating with me very well. Hugs sent to you once again. ❤️❤️

    Anne, stay warm my friend.

    Sandy, has your church canceled services?

    Buzz, I hope you did get a good night’s rest.

    Jackie, working outdoors again today? Maybe a good place for dear Betty?

    Well, must run along and try to accomplish more today. I have a mountain of real paperwork to sort through as the countdown to income tax preparation begins.

    Hugs.

    Lin
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    edited January 2020
    Happy Sunday! :) It is 9 degrees F with a real feel of 5 but will go up to 19 degrees. Joe and I went to Church yesterday but it was freezing. Getting his walker in and out of my car was frigid with the wind. Today the sun is shining but still staying indoors.

    Lin, I don't think any services were cancelled at least not that I am aware. Today will be a good day to ride my bike and just do nothing other than my video call.

    Anne, I happened to watch a version of Idiotest which is a game show on the GSN. It was Canadians versus Americans, but the host said there were two seasons in Canada, winter and August. Made me laugh and think of you. :D Although your picture is beautiful to look at, you can keep your snow. lol

    Buzz, I guess I really don't think about being old too much, my friends and I are all around the same age with the exception of one lady being 85. It doesn't stop us from having fun and doing things we enjoy even if we are a little slower in movement. lol We continue to go to lunch, play bingo, go to the casinos etc. Have to enjoy life everyday we never know when it will be our last day.

    Judy, like Lin I see the image although very small. I think you hit the wrong button so try hitting the one next to the photo button on the right. Which was Holly, the black or white pup?

    Jackie, glad you are having some decent weather to be outside. Be careful not to overdo your hip. Maybe you can give Betty Beano for her gas. lol

    Babe still has not called me this morning and yesterday I had to call him. He was put on a med for his A Fib and he had severe pain and vomiting. Of course he took a pain pill that was probably not prescribed but who knows. I think they should have taken him to the ER but I will be patient and see if he calls me before I try to call him. Always something .

    Have a good day.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time

    Babe called and was his same miserable self. They will call the doctor in the morning.
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Another beautiful day but icy so I didn’t take the dogs for a walk until after 10 but left my car in the garage. Later I joined my neighbours at the allotment to make a plan for Spring planting... a bit premature I’m sure but it was great to see many others on the site doing much the same. The couple who took my greenhouse were there too sorting all the pieces to rebuild it. It was a good job they didn’t do it immediately last weekend as I’m sure all those gales would have blown it miles! Back home after lunch the high hedge was attacked again and we managed to finish a large section at the end of our gardens so the Dunnocks can settle back and build their nests next month. I also sorted through bags of items cleared from my shed before it was moved and put most back again! The fire is lit, I’ve had tea and crumpets so will now take a nice hot shower and get into Jim-jams for the evening.

    I could see Holly and Abby by expanding the picture with finger and thumb. So cute Judy!

    Take care and stay off the ice and out of the cold everyone who’s experiencing Winter.
    Jackie
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    SANDY as far as two seasons here in Canada go, I think they should be called mosquito mass and mosquito less.

    You are doing exactly the right thing having fun with your friends. I was as well a few years ago, meeting weekly, going on trips to the theatre, the Falls, etc. but now my friend Flo who I had so many adventures and travels with is waiting to go into a home with early dementia, Ellen has dementia, Vivienne died as did three more close friends, one in a horrendous car crash. We had been friends since my arrival here. It happened all at once and I missed them terribly at first and that's when I joined the Sneakers and MFP. Today I'm friendly with a much younger group and Michael, Mark and Mary Jo are dear friends as well as family, oh, and my dear little Bean who replaced Becky and Tabs the puss cats. Most people seem to think at first that I am 15 years younger which makes me 71 lol. I wish!
    Anyway, life is very good for me these days but grab every precious moment with YOUR wonderful gang Sandy and yes, even the unhappy Babe. I hated being the last one standing. Funnily enough all but one of my English school friends are still here minus one or two husbands. I guess WW2 food rationing wasn't so bad after all, lol.

    Lots of sounds of ice chipping and scraping outside. The Suns opened his front door and my swept drive is slowly melting. If this keeps up the Mosquitos will be poking their heads out.

    Wish I was joining JACKIE on her allotment!

    Sorry to fill this with thoughts of old friends or rather - in praise of old friends.
    Have FUN girls!
    Anne.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    edited January 2020
    Gawanne35 wrote: »
    Most people seem to think at first that I am 15 years younger which makes me 71 lol. I wish!
    Anne.

    I Agree with those people Anne, I am never guessed for my age as well. (Good Genes)
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Well, judging by ALL your photos SANDY you most certainly do not look in your 70s AND you are pretty with it as well. Lucky girl.
    Anne.
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    I see you all as young and beautiful and such a delight to be with you! Hope Babe will be alright , and ANNE can keep the snow! Spent a bit of time looking at registries for my first grandchild's wedding in April, and decided money makes more sense! Unfortunately, I doubt I can attend since it will be in Virginia and travel around the corner is no longer feasible! Why did they all wait so long (all in their 30s now!).
    They are showing The Two Popes tonight and I don't want to miss it, so I'll grab a bite.
    <3 Buzz
    ..........................Always Believe Something Wonderful Is About To Happen!.............................
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Ooh Anne, I just saw pictures of the snow in St Johns, Newfoundland. I hope it’s not heading in your direction.... or mine!! 😧😮😲
    Jackie
  • judz46
    judz46 Posts: 359 Member
    Hi everyone - hope you can see this pic of last years sunrise...worth getting up at 5.30am to capture rising out of the sea...unfortunately we havent had a chance to stay at the beach due to caring for Mark but I did take him out for a few day visits...he found it very calming and peaceful so happy i could do that for him...yesterday we went out to check on things...lucky its only 20 min drive and someone had tried to break into the caravan and broken the lock so we have to wait for a locksmith to be going out that way to get it fixed....one of these days my days might run a bit smoother.

    Going to see my lovely young Dr on Wednesday - he wants to see me weekly just to see how I'm coping and he has given me medication to calm me down and help me sleep at night but because I don't like taking pills, i haven't been taking the prescribed dose but with things not getting easier I'm going to take them...why make it hard on myself...it wont be for long. I hope!!!!

    Hope your days are all going well


  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    Beautiful Judy..............and I agree take the pills just to help at this difficult time.
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Beautiful sunrise Judy. Agree, why make it hard on yourself in these early days of grief. Alas, Its something we have to work through alone - grief. No one else can feel how we feel or lessen the pain for us however much our loved ones want to. My new doctor is from NZ. His wife is Canadian. He is a very caring chap as well.

    Our snowfall is now heading for Newfoundland for the second time JACKIE, The poor, poor things, much worse than what we received. Us, only about 7 inches. However It's frigid cold here tonight.

    Mark and Mary Jo turned up, hobbled up in Mary Jo's case. She's hurt her hip pretty badly so our "Christmas dinner" could be "take out". Never mind, it's seeing them that counts although I was looking forward to Christmas pudding! She's wanting a puppy but Mark who once was the big dog lover in the family is holding back. He likes to travel. I think Jilly Bean has something to do with this sudden urge for a puppy.

    Anne.
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    I have to say, I look exactly my age. There is no getting around it. I have wrinkles, salt and pepper hair, bags under my eyes, I have a hobbling gate, knobby fingers, funny looking toes and the usual number of aches and pains, and bad eyesight. I can not pass for 15 years younger...not even 15 minutes! But I wear a lot of earrings and sparkly clothes to draw attention away from these little problem areas. It almost works...sometimes. Age? Hummmmmmmm! John says I have a wicked sense of humor to top it all off.
    Patsy☘️
  • OhDD65
    OhDD65 Posts: 185 Member
    Heavy fog/clouds for us today and chilly enough to wear my warmest jacket. I don't do cold weather well anymore, but remind myself being in the high 40s or low 50s is nothing compared to what you gals have to deal with. No snow here, but lots in our mountains this weekend. Our rain comes and goes recently. Laughed at our daughter yesterday when she said she is ready to move to Arizona. She has had enough cold weather. We experienced Albertas cold living up there 40 yrs ago, so we know cold weather. She has known nothing but California weather.

    As for getting the exercise I am supposed to be getting I am not doing well there. Its too darn cold outside. Maybe I should have never cut my hair real short again at least not for a few months yet, but when I make that decision it is gone in a day or two. Thinking I need to knit myself a hat now. LOL

    Our dog is also a picky eater at 10. We changed his kibble, which he was ok with for a month. He would much rather have his softees, a stick or a greenie. Very spoiled pup. Twice a week I spoil him with a scrambled egg with cheese on it for breakfast. He knows what I am up too when I pull out the pan and definitely knows what comes out of the drawer in the refrigerator when his dad goes for a cheese stick. A day or two of eating tasty stuff he refuses to eat for a day, but then he is back to his usual self.

    Jackie you simply amaze me how dedicated you are to walking your dogs in the cold, windy and rainy mornings and then bath them to get the mud off. Of course you also do some major yard work also and I moved to avoid that any longer 5 yrs ago. Still have 4 rose bushes I need to get pruned and you conquer hedges. Where do you get all of this stamina ? You are our wonder woman for sure. Used to get lots of exercise working in the yard, but have to find other ways to get it now.

    Age what is that ? I remember my grandmother being moved into a senior community. She flat refused to participate with all of those old people and she was one of the older ones. Still could get around and did well communicating too. Well it is me in the 55+ community now and right in the middle agewise around here. Have seen a lot of changes in 5 yrs with our neighbors and realize we are starting to see those changes too with us, but to look at us our neighbors all call us the youngsters. They are surprised with our ages too.... more good genes in appearances anyway, so we are lucky there.

    Well need to call it a night. Take care all you sweet friends and stay safe on your roads.

    Diane
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    I'm with your grandma DIANE.! And as for you dear PATSY I think you are having us on, that wicked sense of humour coming through!
    JACKIE is indeed the Wonder Woman of this group. Any group I would think.
    LIN galloping around and with an intellectual active mind and as for BUZZ truly amazing. The most active older than me lady I've ever known. We can't count the queen because she gets loads of help.
    I could go on and on about each and every one of you. Shawls and rocking chairs a thing of a past age.
    We should change our name from Sneakers, None of us sneak around to:-
    SENIOR AMAZONS.
    Respectfully and in awe of you all.
    Anne.
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Another gorgeous but icy day. We went on the moors later than usual and George showed Betty how to walk on the ice until I insisted they come away as I didn't fancy dealing with 2 frozen, wet dogs!!
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    Lots to do in the garden so this not so Amazon lady will be back later! 😃
    Jackie
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    edited January 2020
    Happy Monday and/or Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Robby is off from school so we may do something with the kids but I am waiting to hear from Lisa. I suggested an outing last night but this morning it sounds like a good idea to stay home. (old age) I really need to grocery shop but I hate going out in the cold, such a dilemma.

    Jackie, from your picture it looks like a warm beautiful day, wrong??? I love how George and Betty are such good friends, I am so happy you adopted Betty. I do agree you are the power house of the group, you can do almost anything and nothing holds you back.

    Anne, Senior Sneakers are active seniors with golden sneaker shoes. lol Sorry to hear about Mary Jo, I hope she doesn't need a new hip. I would love a puppy or even a kitten but I am gone too much to be fair to an animal.

    Diane, my daughter who lives in Florida is wearing sweatshirts when the temps reach 50 or 60.
    She and her hubby are coming in February, they both will be freezing. When with Babe I wanted to move to an over 55 development, we looked at Dell Web and it was great. I loved all the activities and clubhouse but we had big dogs and no fenced yard so we stayed where we were.

    Patsy, I think Anne is right and you are pulling our legs. You certainly look good in your profile picture and do a lot of things I could never do, like grooming Katie. Age is just a number and we all look great!!!

    Lin, I hope your weather has changed for the better and you are able to go outside today.

    Have a good day my friends.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,419 Member
    edited January 2020
    Good morning. I believe the wind chill warning was lifted mid-morning. But the real temp is only 5 degrees F right now. I will stay in again today. Overcast, little tiny breeze and something drifting down slowly. Winter indeed.

    I have been doing my own probably not interesting things. So I won’t bore you with them. Just think more of the same. Reading books, cooking, yada, yada, yada.

    I don’t like being cold. Found this on Facebook this morning. Seems appreciate for me!

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    🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂

    Hugs and all best wishes.

    Lin

    P.S. Really! 30 inches of snow in Newfoundland!
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited January 2020
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  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    It isn’t raining, the wind isn’t blowing and it isn’t snowing! It is cloudy but we are happy for the somewhat mild winter weather right now. Things could change any moment.

    Did my exercises and got a call from a friend who is thinking of getting a motorized scooter. I hope she does because she sounds very restricted in her activities. But she also refused to do any exercises or really much personal upkeep like gardening or housework. I hate doing exercises but I do know that even if it is minimal, you must move your body. Otherwise it will get to the point where you can’t move your body.

    Watching the trial tomorrow, so I will save my laundry folding, fixing of our chili while watching/listening to the big soap opera. Seems a total waste if I don’t try to accomplish something I concentrate on this ridiculous situation we are in.

    Lin: lovely! I wonder where we could buy the body weather? I love it!

    Anne: “.” You also have a wicked sense of humor. I think you could offer to puppy sit during those trips that your son and DIL take. Jilly would be in heaven and I can see you really enjoying the puppy for a short period. Katie loves it when Damon comes and brings his dogs. In fact she get depressed when they leave.

    Sandy: I might enjoy a 55+ community but not John. That would involve moving. Never! He loves his shop and couldn’t leave all his tools.

    Jackie: what is the tall tower in the background on the moors? Looks very old and interesting.

    Coffee and a piece of toast....yea! Maybe I should skip the toast!
    Patsy☘️
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited January 2020
    I did say I'd look after a puppy if Mark and Mary jo want to go on vacation PATSY. Great minds think alike! I know what the tower is but will leave it to JACKIE to explain. Hint: nothing to do with Rapunzel and long hair.

    Now LIN, who on earth did all the knitting? My first reaction was is she a refugee from the Middle East all kitted up in a North American version of national dress? Apart from keeping a new immigrant warm and cosy what a super solution for a bad hair day.
    Anne.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,322 Member
    Who is your new profile picture Patsy? Cute!
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Lost 2 posts and am too sleepy to replace! All's well,...strange dinner tonight: a French Buffet that I didn't find appealing. So I did not overeat. Loved that special warmth suit, so LIN, order mine when you order yoirs! How about purple? Also agree if we have an Amazon lady among us, it has to be JACKIE! Except I feel her personality is so much greater than just her physical abilities! We are truly blessed with the ladies drawn to this little group: SANDY, practically our founder and beloved "do-gooder", and very much our glamour gal! ANNE and her Jilly Bean with her wicked humor and writing talents and ability to freeze my --- off with her snow pictures! PATSY's shouldering of the Worlds troubles (thank you for your immense efforts!) while taming Katie, John, various other progeny in between straightenng laundry and her Dungeon! Now our friends JUDY and MARCELLA have returned proving how magnetic our Sneakers can be, I hope,.........so I can get to bed in peace! Tomorrow begins the great charade and I am girding myself for the various emotions that may attack my sanity as the game of politics proceeds on my screens!
    Oh, I did indeed get to watch most of The Two Popes and was fascinated by these two powerful, totally opposite men! The final statement (made by our current Pope, as I recall), about the state of responsibility today was one I hope I never forget, "If it's no one's fault, it's everyone's fault!" (wording far from exact). Whatever happened to the old teaching "I am my brother's Keeper"? If my president were to see this movie, would he understand the message?
    <3 Buzz
    ....................Always Believe Somethig Wonderful Is About To Happen!..............................
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    A very early good morning after I awoke in a panic and had to check my bank balance! My landline has been playing up again so the new phone I bought a couple of weeks ago was unnecessary. Last night I contacted my supplier online with my iPhone and went through one of those internet chats where it took an age going through who I was and why I was contacting the agent then having given permission for him to go into my account so he could check the line he told me to unplug everything. After 20 minutes and no contact I reconnected but still no phone! Back to this morning, I’ve woken up with an awful dread he could maybe, with the personal details I gave him, get into other accounts so had to check. Money still in my bank account but no phone!! I’ll live with that for now.

    Patsy, your picture made me smile... not a wrinkle in sight! The chimney is all that remains of a mining engine house that was in use in Victorian times to extract copper. The area I walk the dogs was once a noisy, dirty hive of activity until the price of that ore crashed in the late 1800’s. There are several dotted about the landscape that tend to sit surrounded by the rubble of the main building because the iron used to make the internal engines was removed during WWI to make armaments, along with the rail tracks that ran everywhere, so over time the structures fell. They are quite iconic in Cornwall, a sign of a time when industry boomed but the workers suffered appalling working conditions!

    Diane, believe me, there are days I’d rather not walk the pooches, especially the wet and windy ones, but I promised myself when adopting George I would make it his walk and not mine. He’s such a clean boy he hates having to do a poo in my garden but waits with crossed legs until we are out and about. Betty on the other hand....! Wouldn’t I love to live in California although the climate changes occurring might soon change my mind. I do my best to keep active just because I know I’d soon seize up if not. I’ve a friend like Patsy’s she mentioned, who doesn’t do anything to keep things moving so is now having to use a walking stick and is rapidly becoming housebound. I know it will come to me too one day as it does everyone but not yet please!

    Sandy, because I waited for some of the ice to melt before going out it was a pleasant 4c or 40f so relatively mild walk... not cold at all as I was well wrapped up. 😊

    Lin that knitted outfit is outrageous in an hysterical way! I don’t imagine I’d get through my front door to test the cold weather wearing it. 🤣

    Anne, the BBC drama about Christine Keeler continues and now so much more is known about the Establishment stitch up I find it fascinating and appalling at the same time. James Norton who was so good in Grantchester plays Stephen Ward and his performance had me in tears Sunday night. Such a shame Ward, Keeler and Rice-Davies are all gone now so won’t know their story has finally been told. Well worth a watch if you can get it on your channels. Some are saying James Norton could be the next James Bond!

    I’m no soothsayer but I think we know what’s going to happen, or not, at today’s hearing but hang in their Buzz/Patsy, miracles can happen!

    Well Betty just got me out of my bed I’ve been lounging on to type as she needed to go out and I’ve seen the most beautiful gold and orange sunrise with a bright new moon. I can hear my washing machine beeping it’s end of cycle so I’ll get up and make a pot of coffee. George’s groomer will be here at 11 then Robbie our smithy is going to knock off the chimney cover in my dining room to check there are no issues to get in the way of a chimney liner. After that I’ll meet my neighbour at the local builders yard to order timber for new raised beds at our allotment. A busy day but nothing strenuous. 😉

    Happy Tuesday sneakers.
    Jackie

  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    We are in a cold and frosty morning whilst H has landed in Victoria on Vancouver Island to join M who is walking her two dogs in a park. My estimation has soared, anyone who has two dogs is okay in my books. Victoria is my all time favourite Canadian city. The wonderful gardens full of flowers, the Pacific Ocean, the museum, the ferry across and Captain Cooks statue staring out across the sea. Wouldn't my Jilly Bean love a walk in that park for a sniff of "royal" dog pee.

    Meanwhile in frosty Ontario, the definitely not so aristocratic Anne is making a vegetarian chick pea and veggie vegetarian pot pie of her very own creation. I'm not sure how this will turn out, the raccoons could be feasting tonight, and I wonder what Bean thinks to having a vegan owner? I've made normal pot pies in the past with chicken instead of chick peas and they were okay. The veggies have just finished simmering lightly so I must away and cover myself and Bean in flour to make the pastry. I am well known as a messy cook hence being banned from MJs spotless kitchen.

    I'll look out for the Keeler.drama JACKIE. Yes, I could see James Norton in a Bond role. Great description of the engine mining house for PATSY. I'm a little worried about your experience though. Have you contacted your bank manager to be sure all is well? I finished up cancelling my visa after numerous problems. I'd never had a visa before and had managed perfectly well without one for all those years. I applied so I could shop online but haven't been all that impressed with goods received although M&S was on the whole, good. Please put our minds at rest that all is well if you feel a need to check again.♥️

    Well must away for pastry making.
    Lovely day to all you golden Sneakers,
    Anne.