Senior Golden Sneakers
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Oh BUZZ, what a horrid day for you! Pray you feel much better today. Was it a tummy bug going around? Must have been.
I've woken up to sunshine and the weather forecast is a spring like break for two or three days and then back to snow. It will be so nice taking Bean for a walk without looking like a mountain of old clothes!
Groceries turned up without Dorio and this time everything absolutely perfect, not a rotting potato in sight. This delivery chap was a true Canadian type, said hello to Bean and said he had a husky at home. I could imagine him behind a dog sled mush mushing along.
With age and being the oldest around for miles, my pals are rapidly becoming delivery men!
I got out of cooking and Mike and I went to The Boot for the very best pizza I've ever tasted. Really different and healthy. The Boot is our favourite restaurant. The proprietor is Italian and he has another place not far away called The Gingerman. We haven't tried them yet.
Just maybe I can cut some dead vegetation back tomorrow when it will be 9 deg. 50F converted I think and Jilly can have a sniff on the melting snow.
♥️🙃❤️🐶, Anne and Jilly.0 -
Buzz, what a terrible day. ☹️ I hope this was a 24 hour virus and that you are on the mend. Get plenty of rest. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nothing much from here. Just going to work on cards again today and will finish a book Imhave been reading.
Hugs all.
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These little smiling faces greeted me as I walked down my garden to the hen house. 😁
Jackie
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Boo hoo! Not a sign of my crocus's! Mind you when spring finally arrives over here, super dooper rapid growth!
Anne0 -
Happy Saturday!
The sun is also shining here and it is supposed to go up to 47 degrees but Monday snow and rain. 
The boys had fun at the school dance and it was easy peasy with Charlie especially since she goes to bed by 7pm.
Church with Joe later and then for something to eat.
Anne, I am glad you were able to go out for your walk without looking like an Eskimo. What kind of pizza was it that made it healthy?
Jackie, beautiful flowers, haven't seen any here or even a robin. Happy for you that the chick's house opens and closes without your help.
Lin, I still haven't finished my cousin's book so you can guess I am not a big reader. I will try again when I ride the bike today.
Buzz, how awful, there is nothing worse than a stomach flu, I do hope you are better today but if it is the flu it seems to linger for a week. Praying for a fast recovery.
Hello Patsy.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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It was a Hawaiian but loaded with veggies and pineapple, a little ham, and cheese. VERY thin crust and totally delicious. Anne.1
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Love Hawaiian pizza.
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I'm curious about why the door to the hen house was open so early, JACKIE. Are they capable of opening it or do you worry about foxes?
What I , and almost everyone who lives here has, is the novovirus and my community is one small area stricken. We, of course, are totally quarantined and while most people honored the guarantee request , a couple of woman HAD to go get their hair done at the beauty parlor. I heard the hospital was flooded with patients coming in with it! I'm walking around with several bags my newspaper comes wrapped in, as they are very effective at holding what isn't staying down, though very little is even going into my mouth except to keep hydrated. So, another day slept away! I must go lie down right now! Buzz
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No surprises when I pulled back my curtains this morning... horizontal rain from grey skies. No point rushing out because after their breakfast both pooches went back to sleep while I showered. A quiet Sunday for me with a rugby match to watch in the afternoon so I’ll wash breakfast dishes and hope it brightens up enough to at least walk round the block, otherwise get wet!
Buzz, that’s a ghastly virus and I’m so sorry you are suffering but am sure you are receiving the best care. An ingenious use of newspaper bags too!! 😁
The new kit attached to the hens’ door works by light sensor so as soon as it’s daylight it switches on and pulls it up then when completely dark the sensor closes down and the door with it. Apparently invented by a man who farms lots of free ranging hens. He felt he was spending too much time morning and evening plodding around his fields dealing with doors! I spent days last year securing my chicken run with double layers of corrugated wire, all dug deep into the ground so hopefully the fox won’t get in.
The rain is getting heavier so I’d better get out with George and Betty before we find ourselves walking on flooded roads again.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy Sunday. I’ll think of Anne pruning and cutting in her garden with Jilly. 😊
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Don't know about gardening JACKIE. I climbed into the bath for a shower and it took me ages to climb out because my knee periodically clicks out and it's jolly painful plus difficult to stand. I'm just waiting for it to click back! Later. Which it just has. I need a mobile phone instead of just the land line like all the little kids.
BUZZ, absolutely horrible for you. Those viruses periodically break out here. It's the drawback to communal living I guess.
Now the knee is in working order again, I must take the little girl out.
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Hello, off to church in a few minutes. Our day looks pretty good, sunshine and fair weather. They keep saying, enjoy it, winter will return early in the week. Gosh, leave us alone to enjoy this day please!
Wishing everyone well. Clocking knees, wet days, viruses. Go away!
Hugs my friends.
Lin
And of course, another image to share ❤️🙋🏼♀️❤️
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I can imagine the duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) using that teaset in the twenties LIN. The top part of the decoration IS like a W.
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Definitely Art Deck design Lin and fabulous. Sorry about your clicky knee Anne. Best not overdo things. My feet are up while I watch England play rugby... so far so good!! 😁
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Happy Sunday! I am still having tummy issues but need to feel better by tomorrow to celebrate Bryanna's 24th birthday at her dad's. I will probably spend Monday and Tuesday night there as Lisa needs to leave at 7:15 am both Tuesday and Wednesday. I am eating bland, no alcohol and drinking lots of water so if things are not better by tomorrow I will call the doctor.
We have a beautiful day here but I am just staying in because of my busy week.
Have a great day and stay well.
Sandy
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Health problems galore!! My knee unclicked and I took Jilly for a walk and actually managed to cut back the dead chrysanthemums foliage etc. with no further mishaps although knee a bit sore. Good for Jilly to get out and sniff the emerging smells! Cooking lunch, but will have another go later on. Hope England win JACKIE.
Big brother IS watching us! Since I mentioned my knee, ads appearing for "living assistance in your own home". At least the funeral homes haven't shown up....YET.
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Our dining room and Bistro will reopen Tuesday so I guess things are improving. Tomorrow they will bring around lunch and dinner to our apartments. There have been aides coming around cleaning up after those who couldn't take care of themselves! I made myself a nice steaming pot of Irish Oatmeal this morning and it has stayed down beautifully, so I think I'm finished, though they say to stay away 48 hours after feeling better. I'll have the chicken broth they sent up shortly. How do I keep off that pounds I lost?
SANDY, I surely wish for your tummy to start smiling again!
JACKIE, clever idea for the doors to operate automatically! Your crocuses are gorgeous.
LIN, absolutely classic art deco, and gorgeous! Nice new hobby you have!
ANNE, hope that knee settles down. Have you a chair in your shower? I don't always use mine but when a joint gives, I grab that chair!
A note of black humor: our brilliant leader has declared a cut back in raises for government workers, saying the economy is poor!!! When did it stop being the best ever? And will it be splendid again when he campaigns? And when will people start questioning him when he continues lying? Even when sick, I cannot get over this guy! Buzz
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Cloudy and windy here, with occasional spits of cold remain. Miserable weather but as in that Kristofferson song ...Sunday morning coming down.
Getting a slow start for the day, but I think things will pick up once John gets his personal body motor running on high. This is the day we usually visit with our son, Damon and make good faith effort to contact our daughter. Not easy with her, our relationship is so fractured but family is FAMILY!
The very thought of going out gardening brings chills to my entire body. It is so damp and cold, I would never warm up again in this lifetime. Anne, please be cautious since your knee is easily unhinged these days. Falls can cause such a disasterous aftermath. Could you baby yourself for a day or so?
Lin: the tea pot and accessories are so delightfully designed. Wouldnt it be fun to have lived during that time?
Jackie: rugby on! I know next to nothing about rugby. It must be something like football here in the US.
Sandy and Buzz: take extra good care my friends. These viruses are mean and have nasty tricks up their sleeves. Pneumonia etc.
Okay I am becoming obsessed again about the news and views. Just when I think I can just leave it all behind, some outrageous thing is perpetrated by the great orange one. People are getting anxious and freaking out about how far this out of control mad man can go. There seems to be no limit.
Patsy☘️
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Good morning. I have some errands on tap this morning and then a reflexologist appointment this afternoon. I am looking forward to that.
Patsy, I hope you were able to visit with both your son and daughter yesterday. It was relatively warm here yesterday but I would not have wanted to work on trimming my foundation plantings. I will save that for much warmer weather. I am still trying to limit my dosage of politics each day. So far, it is working.
Buzz, I am pleased to hear you are feeling better. Oatmeal is a good bland start to eating again if you keep it simple. I can never resist adding blueberries, seeds, nuts, and/or pomegranate. Not so bland then! I do hope the outbreak is over and everything has been well disinfected.
Anne, glad to hear your knee allowed you to get outdoors for a while. I hope you didn’t do too Much yesterday. Joints have a way of doling out payback. Or perhaps you had visitors yesterday afternoon?
Sandy, I hope your tummy has straightened up. Isn’t it difficult to eat and celebrate with your stomach acting up? Take care.
Jackie, how long before your car is ready to pick up? My friend finally got to drive their new vehicle. Her husband got first miles! And I hope the weather is much nicer today. I loved the photo of the lovely little flowers. Spring will arrive!
Hugs for all. ❤️❤️
Lin
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You knew it was coming right?
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Teatime. Yes! Just in time for my morning coffee LIN.
Not much to say it being big wash day and all it entails. Sheet washing, duvet cover washing etc etc. For once, I didn't see anybody yesterday. Actually I rather enjoyed a bland sort of day. The knee wasn't to be trusted, but I did get out and about a bit treating it gingerly. I swear the change in temperature does this job on the old bones. Today I feel fine, but tomorrow when the temperature plummets again, I bet I'll be having another whine.
World news appears to have forgotten the Donald's, the Harry's and the Meghans in favour of the Corona virus which doesn't seem to be dying down.
I did see Donald and wife outside the Taj Mahal. Never fear PATSY, all things pass and in time so will Donald just like the builder of that beautiful tomb.
Rugby is a bit like American football but more dangerous because the players don't wear protective clothing just their shorts and tees. They have been known to lose their shorts in the scrums. I know because I used to go to rugby matches with my dad as a kid. Dad would cover my eyes when someone lost their shorts, lol. Actually one always spotted an old rugby player in my youth because many sported "cauliflower" ears.
And that's me done and dusted,
Anne, soon dashing away with a smoothing iron.0 -
Happy Monday! Tummy is better this morning so hopefully I will be back to normal soon. I will continue to watch what I eat and drink which might not be easy at Rob's. I will bring my own breakfast food and possibly a chicken breast but will see. I think he is making tacos tonight for Bryanna but I will see how I feel to decide if I will eat them or not. I can always have soup.
I will be packing clothes for two days and something other than sweats for bingo.
With the snow coming I might not even go to bingo, everything is wait and see mode.
My friends are taking me out to eat for my birthday on Thursday after my meeting. I was willing to wait until April but they want to get it over with I guess. More gambling in my future.
I will bring my IPad and try to check in as long as the kiddos let me. I know by Friday I will be exhausted but it is what helps keep me young. (at least that is what I tell myself)
Have a great day,
Sandy
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I see the silly predictive text on my iphone didn't like the words Art Deco yesterday but went for a deck instead... how funny! I'm on my laptop now so not even spellcheck to interfere (or help!) Love today's set Lin although I'm not sure pink is a good colour for tea! Hopefully I will pick up the new car next Monday since new car registrations begin in March. Apart from a final clean and vacuum inside as well as collecting up all the bits that have been left in the glove and side compartments I just have to sort out some insurance.
Of course it's been raining sideways again which entailed another soaking when I finally gave in and took the pooches out. I've also been to a local store to buy more large rigid plastic sheets to clip round the hens' run as they are still getting too wet each day with no chance to dry and pick the mud off their feet. It took a couple of hours to erect it all in the rain then just as I finished they went into their house showing no appreciation at all!! It's cup of tea time now then I'll light the fire and get something to eat.
Lucky you Anne if you're hearing nothing of the "happy" couple or much of Mr T. although I must say he does give me a good laugh every day when he appears on our BBC news talking gibberish! We still hear far too much about the royals now living in Canada as the family feud goes from bad to worse. Methinks the young man is being led by the nose!!
Rugby rules have been tightened up so much now there are few injuries and certainly the nastiness that used to go on in a scrum has generally disappeared. I did notice an Irishman lost his shirt yesterday and became very cross although I didn't see any English player walking away with it!!
A busy week for you Sandy and I'm pleased you are feeling better so should be able to enjoy the celebrations.... yours and Bryanna's. Maybe sip water instead of wine I know, there's no fun in that!!
Haddock fishcakes tonight with steamed veggies but I'd better get that fire going first because my feet are so cold they're hurting.
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Kept down the oatmeal, broth and banana and am about to shower for the first time in 4 days !UGH!
JACKIE, I wish I were as certain as you about the orange terror disappearing before permanent damage is done to this earth and my country!! He acts on his belief that Global Warming is a hoax so is getting rid of all the environmental rules! Somehow this devil gets away with everything and can't be stopped! Brags about how his is the best ever economy and then cuts raises for Federal Employees due to "the poor economy"!!! I won't go on, but be prepared for 4 more years...at least (unless he changes THAT rule, too!)
Meanwhile, I think my logic went down the sink with certain other things the past few day, as I've really goofed some important papers! I'm recovering limply!
SANDY, have a great time at Bryanna's celebration, but don't get tummy problems again!
LIN's pink set is delightful.
ANNE, thanks for my laugh of the day! Buzz 0 -
A busy week for you Sandy and I'm pleased you are feeling better so should be able to enjoy the celebrations.... yours and Bryanna's. Maybe sip water instead of wine I know, there's no fun in that!!
Jackie
No wine Jackie, I will wait until Thursday to have one drink. My hairdresser is letting me come today instead of Friday so I will welcome the color and trim and be ready for all celebrations.0 -
BUZZ, if Donald is stopping federal government raises there's a good chance the unhappy employees won't vote him back don't you think? Maybe a chink of light in a long tunnel. White is the funeral colour of India and whilst it could be considered appropriate for Mrs T to wear it at a tomb, I'm not sure it was appropriate when she tried her hand at spinning Donald a Gandhi type loin cloth. Lol.
Actually, it's going to be rather dull when Donald heads for the retirement home but I hope it isn't yours dear lady.
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ANNE, unfortunately there are those who who welcome him here!
We are continuing the quarantine Tuesday, (tomorrow) as it is not yet over. Our administrator invited is for a Bistro breakfast on Wednesday, when she hopes to return to normal. Labs returned the fact that it was NOT food born, and Thursday the state's verdict is expected, but they do think it's Norovirus, more common on cruises. I've had a sleepy but uneventful day, though now that I'm holding down my meds, my Blood Pressure has gone from 200/100 to 134/75! Some drop, huh?
I wrote but forgot to post about a new series I've been watching on Sunday night at 9 PM, EST on MSNBC.Named "What's Eating America?", The travelling photo journalist shows us how oysters, perch and various other fish are disappearing, as are huge farm lands! Farming is moving indoors to huge tall warehouse type built to hold soil and produce!!! Glad I won't be around to see the new world! Thank you Donald!!! Meanwhile, the existing fish are feeding on poison algae, so be careful what you choose. Alaskan salmon seems still safe! Buzz
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Just a quick pop in at the moment.
BUZZ, I read that not only is vegetable growing moving indoors but the clever lads (sarcasm) in their lab coats are experimenting growing them in a sort of man made plastic foam. I suppose this could be interesting for me when I end up in a high rise, and won't have to worry about soil spillage, but what a sad future world.
Anne.
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Bright skies and sunshine when I first got up this morning had turned to dark and gloomy hail and rain filled clouds by the time I was making porridge. I did manage to walk during a break although a freezing cold gale made life uncomfortable. Betty got to wear one of George's jackets just in case the hail returned... a tight squeeze that occasionally flapped when the Velcro straps pulled apart but she still managed to trot happily. George is currently wearing his thick winter coat.
We're now enjoying wet snow and the occasional sunny break so housework rather than pruning my hydrangeas and fuscias that are in dire need of attention.
BuzzI read recently that New Zealand muscles are dying in their millons in warming seas much as they did off California and Oregon last summer so the eco system is collapsing and we'll soon find most seafood won't be edible! Diseased algae on your Pacific coast was also mentioned.
Anne I saw a news item about old foam mattresses being used like oasis to grow veggie seeds. Sections are cut off and given to Syrian refugees in camps because apparently a high number of them were farmers before war broke out and the delight on their faces at being given an opportunity to grow food for their families again was wonderful to see.
I'll finish for now, laughing at Mr T in the background visiting India on BBC news... such a hypocrite!!
Looking forward to seeing today's tea set Lin! 😁
Jackie
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Yes, I saw that as well JACKIE. I suppose not such a bad idea in desert, stony countries. I had a terrible sleep last night because my mind kept wandering to a current problem. Nothing I can change, but it's amazing how the grey cells won't switch off. A coffee is called for.!
Think I'll start throwing out old paper back books today. I've started weeding out ancient clothes from my office days. Totally out of fashion, not that I'm a fashion plate!
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