Senior Golden Sneakers

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  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Evening and I’m already relaxed in front of the fire. First thing this morning I took a dozen eggs to my friend Jill who was already out with Scruff and Misha so they were left at her door. Then another sunny walk across the moors before going on to friends to deliver prescription pain killers for their dog that I order online for them. I stood away from their door while we chatted for 10 minutes then home. More restrictions mean I’ll have to walk from home because police are stopping cars and if they deem the journey unnecessary they will fine. This includes driving somewhere to then walk and although I don’t see the harm in such a rural area I’ll do as asked, especially as drones are being used and I don’t want to be stalked by one of those things!
    It seems to me the orange man is still trying to deflect blame for the rapid increase in infections in America after his early inaction and it will all be the fault of “foreigners” crossing borders. If the situation wasn’t so serious he would be a joke!
    Every working person in Britain is going to be paid assistance by the government so I can see it will take years to recover financially but good for them for making the commitment.

    Patsy, advice I heard today that I held on to was try to stop worrying about what you can do nothing about but instead concentrate on things you can control and get on and do. Your design ideas for the Tarot cards sound wonderfully mystical and although practical plans for the worst Virus scenario might need some thought throw yourself into that ocean and swim with the creatures that will appear in the cards.

    Lin, what a great video of that loving couple. They won’t be getting bored with her wide repertoire to work through! 😁. I worry about you going out so much... please take care. We are told soap and hot water are the safest option for hand washing so I don’t even try to source gels anymore. I was using loose tea up until quite recently but never in such a pretty cup and saucer.

    Anne, I’ll have fingers and everything else crossed tomorrow for your delivery of supplies. Would Jilly eat kibble if you could get a bag and keep it for emergencies? It might take away future worries.

    Sandy, what a great idea to have a video meeting. I find chats with friends on Skype cheer me up and we always end up laughing about something. Feeling confidence in your governor must be a comfort because there are so many unknowns but best of all you are staying home.

    Barbie, I’m sorry I missed your birthday and hope you had a wonderful day.

    Buzz, will you still have assistance and exercises to help you with your walking while confined or is that on hold? You seemed so positive When it began I hope it can continue.

    Lots of weeding being achieved and I’m so relieved my hips were replaced last year because the improvements in movement are amazing. My plan tomorrow is to visit the allotment because we are getting conflicting information as to whether we can work there. I want to paint our shed that’s looking sad after all the rain we had. A silly concern si suppose in light of what’s happening in all our lives.

    Stay well and safe.
    Jackie



  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited March 2020
    I have an emergency bag of kibble for Jilly JACKIE. So far she turns her nose up at it, but it will be a different story if hungry I guess. The grocery delivery is hopefully on Saturday. Annie.
    PS. On the news it reported that Donald wants to keep US OUT of America.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    edited March 2020
    He is a horse's behind Anne....sorry have to tell it like it is.
    (tried to use another word but MFP changed it to kitten. lol

  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Gotcha! I've been changed to kitten as well Sandy!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,197 Member
    :) I'm a day late saying thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes. I had not realized it was my birthday until I saw the date on my phone when I got up. Jake fixed chicken mole in the slow cooker and rye bread in the bread machine so we ate well. Our normal life looks a lot like shelter at home so things aren't much different here now except that my line dance classes haven't happened for two weeks so I dance alone at home. I walk the dogs for the usual two hours in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon. Jake takes them out to the yard at other times. I shopped before the stay home order and we have enough of everything for a few weeks. I learned to use Zoom so I can participate in a few events that interest me. It's all about staying in the moment.
    <3 Barbie
  • fancyladyJeri
    fancyladyJeri Posts: 1,319 Member
    Hello Everyone,

    It sounds like we are all coping. We were just watching the Jimmy Fallon Show and a joke was made about what a family looked like before all of this and it was them all sitting on the couch with their iPads, etc. Present day shows the family in the park flying a kite. It really is true. I go walking everyday and I have never seen so many people out walking with families. Ironic isn't it. Most people are good about respecting the distance but I don't take any chances and head out into the road to give myself lots of space.

    Thank you everyone for your kind words about the pictures I posted of my grandkids. I sure miss seeing them but we have been FaceTiming and Melanie sends us new pictures everyday of her family, almost always featuring Andrew. Good thing because babies get big so fast.

    Here is Sammy with Andrew. Love his smile.

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    I've really been getting in my steps 20,000+ yesterday and today as well.

    Anne - I hope you get your groceries too.

    We looked at the delivery service for Superstore and there is no spaces available. Ed went up to the grocery store yesterday. He said it was fine, and they had a guy outside wiping off all the carts as soon as they are returned. He went through self check out and one of the staff cleaned the checkout and the keys before he used it. Really nice to get good service like that.

    Jackie - I love your pictures that you post. I'm afraid we still have snow here. Supposed to be very nice for the next few days then cold and snow again. Spring is the time of the year we get most of our snow. We get big dumps, it all melts and then it happens again.

    Sandy - I am glad you are being taken care of in the grocery department. That is so nice. Our daughter volunteered to pick up stuff for us too, but I think we are okay.

    Good night all. Keep well

    Jeri in Calgary
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Oops, fell asleep! Have some beauts of the Donald I wish knew how to put in here! My therapists will be coming to my apartment to see if it can be made more comfortable for me. My feet are simply too painful to stand on! And it's so late again!
    Buzz
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited March 2020
    Just had to share for now. Read that dogs are being trained as sniffer dogs to sniff out the virus.
    I knew little Bean would earn her milky bones and treats one day!!

    Look at that little baby looking at his big handsome brother. Adorable. Can you list all the children's names JERI? We are having a warm day today. 7C and then up to 13C on Sunday when Mark and Mary Jo emerge from quarantine. Instead of going up the walls from boredom, they've been painting them.

    Prince Charles, Justin's wife, and now PM Boris have the coronavirus. Is Donald walking around in a protective Plexiglas bubble?

    Anne and the sniffer dog in training.
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Mary Jo just text me to tell me to keep Jilly away from people. Apparently a Belgian cat has contacted the virus from her owner! Warning for Jilly, George, Betty, Brady, Katie, Daisy and all our four legged friends!
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,417 Member
    edited March 2020
    Good morning, my tax appointment is coming up soon so thought I would stop by as I try to organize for the phone call but I never know what her questions will be! Impossible but will have some things at hand.

    Starting out here overcast again with drizzle expected this morning and maybe again later in the afternoon. Nothing yet. Chilly at around 45 degrees F. Heard from a friend this morning. She drove her dog to the park for a walk. Then she sat on a park bench and watched others walking. Nice outing and apparently no one too close.

    Jeri, I am in love with those little ones. So adorable and wonderful happy faces. Just can’t say enough. I noticed Andrew wears a watch? A plain watch or some type of activity tracker? I am curious as most kids (I used to see) do not have a watch now. Be safe, glad you are able to get groceries. And wow, what a step total!! Are your feet better now?

    Buzz, sleep is a good thing. I failed last night. I set a reminder with Alexa to make sure I would see that TV program and by gosh, I woke up, got the right channel, the show started and I promptly fell asleep again. Oh my gosh.

    Barbie thanks for stopping by, it is always lovely to hear from you and to hear what you are doing. You and Jake are coping well. ❤️❤️

    Jackie, yes, the poor U.S. is in a real mess. I think heaven we have Dr. Fauci. And may he never disappear! Conflicting information on everything. I wonder if they will allow you to work on your allotment. The home grown food would be a very good thing but having people getting too close is obviously a bad thing right now. A friend in Oregon says their community garden is also in turmoil. She says if the parks are closed they will be closed as well for certain but they have work parties and those would also be a problem. I pray things will stabilize and we will have a clearer direction on how to handle these life issues.

    Patsy, waving hello. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Wishing you well. How’s Katie?

    Sandy, excellent way to keep in touch. I didn’t realize Zoom was so popular until some of the webinars I have attended are on that platform.

    Anne, wishing you a good day. I had to laugh at the painting the walls comment. 😄 How did they get the paint?

    Well, back to gathering things.

    Wishing everyone good health ❤️❤️

    Lin
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,417 Member
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    Okay, this is how much hot beverage I need today. 🤣
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Is that you on tippy toes Lin? 😁
    No one else at the allotment until the last half hour I spent painting our shed. It looks better but took some battering from our storms so is rather wonky! Lunch in my garden and now time to muck out the chooks. The wind is gradually turning to a northerly so i feel a nip in the air after a warm morning. Brrr, think I'll put a jacket on. 😖
    Back later.
    Jackie
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    edited March 2020
    Thanks SANDY and BUZZ Think I like number four, the chipmunk. Lol. Anne.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,417 Member
    Gawanne35 wrote: »
    Thanks SANDY and BUZZ Think I like number four, the chipmunk. Lol. Anne.

    Agree.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,197 Member
    Gawanne35 wrote: »
    Mary Jo just text me to tell me to keep Jilly away from people. Apparently a Belgian cat has contacted the virus from her owner! Warning for Jilly, George, Betty, Brady, Katie, Daisy and all our four legged friends!

    :) Jake asked me to keep Sasha away from people. She likes to be petted and he worries that that the virus could be transmitted from someone petting her to him when he pets her. Poor Sasha can't understand why we stay away from people when we see them on our walk.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Happy Friday! :) Well I think I will stay in today. :p:p That was supposed to be a joke by the way. :p I am doing laundry and then I will do some dusting and vacuuming along with cleaning the bathrooms. What a fun day!!
    I think I like number 3 because of his painted on orange tan!! lol
    They are declaring a weather alert day tomorrow with severe storms and wind. They are worried about the tents set up as a morgue in Chicago. Very sad.

    Anne, I saw on TV from a Vet that the coronavirus is not passed from pets. Some people are so nervous about this they are turning their pets into shelters. Now maybe the owner can pass to a pet if they have the virus but hopefully none of you get the virus.
    https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/can-dogs-get-coronavirus/

    Lin, I am with you on Dr. Fauci, I trust him more than anyone. I never heard of zoom before yesterday but it seems everyone is using it during this stay at home order. It is free for 40 minutes I am told or $15 a month. One of our members pays so she is letting us use her account. I keep in touch with grandkids through Facetime.

    Jackie, it now seems some of the leaders are contacting the virus, proving social distancing is a must. I too, turn my fireplace at night to be comfy, so glad I have one.

    Buzz, I couldn't figure out how to post the pictures here so I sent most everyone an email.
    Hope you are getting rest and feeling better.

    Jeri, omg, how cute is that picture?? It must be so hard not to see the newborn, I know how you feel. I am so glad Lisa posts pictures everyday on Facebook with all their activities besides the ones that are just for me. I hope we get to see them soon, but I am doubtful.

    Barbie, good to hear from you, hope your birthday was great.

    Patsy, keeping busy inside is a good way to not think too much about all that is going on.
    I will admit I do watch the updates from our governor and the orange man everyday. Our governor doesn't like trump much and says he will be honest with us which I believe.

    Time to unload the dryer. Have a great day.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time

  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Drizzly day and cold. I am dusting and cleaning the dining room. Changing out the placemats and trying to see if the dryed flower arrangement can be freshened up. If not I will see if there is anything outside that can be brought in to cheer up the dining room table. Our camellia is in bloom but I have never cut any of the blooms to bring inside. I know you gardeners would be appalled at the notion of whacking off blooms to bring inside. Not sure why but I love seeing cut flowers inside. John often buys me roses from the Costco flower stand. Also there are many roadside flower stands where you can buy small bunches of daffodils or other seasonal blossoms.

    We are doing okay. Our son is the one we are worried about but we are hanging in there as a family. I think this virus really did bring about a cultural reset. I think several restaurants here will go out of business as well as some other businesses. Our son thinks TV and movies will come back but they will be different. Maybe that is a good thing. I am ready to watch Happy Days again or the Flintstones.

    I decided to use the images from the tarot cards to design a deck of regular playing cards. Hours just slip away from me while I design, draw, paint and then start over. If it doesn’t look right or just “so-so” I need to redo the design!

    I am going do a crossword puzzle while I sip a mug of coffee and then back to my cleaning. Stay well, and calm. Words I am trying to live by..........,
    Patsy☘️
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,197 Member
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  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Unfortunately; my Rx was not delivered today and I'm venting and complaining because it's another day of agonizing pain from gout and I simply cannot stand or walk due to extreme pain and swelling.
    Here is a "vimeo" sent by my lovely granddaughter, the photojournalist. It's long, but can be paused,
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    I must struggle to the bathroom and off to bed, where I've finally moved to "Mike's" side ,closer to the john! My doctor thinks the therapist was too aggressive with that 1st walk! The pain is so great, I'm beginning to believe it, too! My treatment will be delivered tomorrow.
    I simply have to share this video,which is a perfect study of our great orange one's view of Easter!

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    <3 Buzz
    ....................................Always Believe Something Wonderful is About to Happen!......................................................
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Buzz I had a good laugh at the brilliant impressionist but am getting to a point where I find it difficult to spot the difference between what’s actually said and the jokes that follow. The answer is probably none! Jokes aside I do hope someone in the higher echelons of your government stop any plans the orange man has to send people back to work any time soon even if his priority is economy over human lives. A straight talking Scottish health official spoke this morning about us remaining at home for months or at least until we can all be tested to see who’s had the virus and that’s not been developed yet!

    It’s another beautiful day even if a cool wind is blowing my now unmanageable hair every which way. 💇🏻‍♀️ I definitely require a headband of some sort so will see what eBay has to offer before panic buying rears it’s ugly head in that department too (no pun intended! 😁). I took the dogs up the road and had a good look at how best to get us on to the moors so tomorrow, with correct footwear I’ll give it a go as I think we all come back more refreshed after a stroll across the open spaces.

    Anne I gather the Belgian dog was probably kissed on the mouth or nose by its contagious owner so let’s hope none of us get anywhere near this virus to pass it on, not that I kiss mine on the face anyway! 🥴 Delivery today! Hope you’ve added cookies to the order.

    It seems our UK leaders are following the do as I say, not what I do practice and I can only assume not washing their hands otherwise why has Boris, the Minister for Health and possibly other MP’s caught the virus. Oh yes, and the “expert” giving daily advice! What has really got me spitting tacks is how they get tested while frontline doctors and nurses have to face it full on, some without proper protection and not be tested? I’m disgusted by it so when we were told the testing will begin Monday I had one of my shouts, why not today?

    Rant over and time for lunch. It feels like a weekend because neighbours are outside trimming hedges and there’s a noisy chainsaw buzzing not far away.

    Happy Saturday everyone. Stay safe, stay well. ❤️❤️
    Jackie

    Just heard on the radio that testing of medical staff has begun.... I bet there’s been a strong backlash about Boris’ test!!
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,417 Member
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    Quick, before it is afternoon here....❤️
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Hello everyone. Well the good news is my groceries came delivered by a chap who looked too managerial to be delivering groceries. He stood well back from me, and I took all the packaging off things, washing hands in between before placing in cupboard and fridge. I asked for a big bag of flour but got a teeny bag and no dried milk, cookies or sugar. This means that I should lose a bit of weight in the future and the Bean lucked out, we got an extra packet of chicken breasts to make up.

    Then I tried to put a new order in after waiting 15 days for this one. No delivery times available in the foreseeable future! It showed on the site nothing before April 18th and then gave up! It did advise phoning, but I got nothing but the engaged signal! Have decided to report on the "lose a pound a week" site, if only to make sure I don't fade away!

    I think it's just as well Boris got tested with a baby on the way, and we don't want him and any other leaders shutting down the various governments by passing it on around the lot of them! I guessed he coughed on the minister of health at one of their emergency meetings. I can't figure out how Donald is escaping. Is he inside some futuristic unseeable bubble!

    Hair, I'm cutting mine and finding the easiest thing to cut and manage is a sort of pageboy. See photo.
    I'm conserving lipstick for special occasions but I can't see a special occasion on the horizon, lol. The good news is only Jilly is seeing me looking like hell!

    Well, we live another day here in isolation at least for another week. I see that gun sales in the USA have risen 70% just recently. What for? To protect ones bread and spuds, to cross the border and hold up Canadian grocery staff or delivery vans, or to go and hunt some poor little bunny?

    Weird times my friends,
    Hang in there,
    All things pass,
    Anne and the Bean. 🙃❤️🐶❤️
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,417 Member
    edited March 2020
    Hello, I finally got to the video. Well, he does nail the voice that is for certain. How does this guy (the orange man) go on, standing with people, not at a proper distance, and yet he stays well? I do not understand.

    Buzz, thanks for the video and the email photos. I am sorry you are feeling so unwell now. 😢

    Jackie, aha, plotting a path to the open spaces. 😅 I saw a bit on the news this morning showing an older couple in the U.K. Standing at their open door handing out their grocery list to someone at the end of one of those long handled grab-it things. Now that is a way to stay at a distance. They both were at the door though, good to see someone! So my friend, don’t get arrested for taking a very long meander.

    Anne, worries about you and Jilly. I hope you are busy putting your supplies away. And also hoping you and all of your family are well.

    Patsy, great, an actual normal deck of playing cards! That is delightful. So you are doing one set of cards for the tarot person and a regular deck as well, right? Be well.

    Sandy, how is your modem working now? It isn’t a good time to have equipment malfunctions. Although the lawn care people are out spraying poisons on the lawns, heating/cooling services are making house calls on my street, and the plumbers are also visiting homes in my neighborhood. I hope you figure out what to do or can live with the service you have now.

    I am cooking some green beans and am thawing out some red lentil chili leftovers, as I am afraid they have been in the freezer a bit too long.

    All my best to everyone. Health and safety are at the top of the list.

    Lin ❤️

  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Happy Saturday! :) We had storms last night and more expected today with heavy winds and hail. Nothing much planned for today, I did clean two bathrooms, dusted and vacuumed yesterday. I think I will try to catch up on shows I missed.
    Lisa posts pictures everyday for me to see and I have to share this one because I think it just beautiful.
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    Jackie, I am so frustrated with the orange man and how selfish he is. His ego gets in the way of everything he says. Fighting with two of our governors and holding back supplies, what is wrong with this guy??? And I am so tired of the people who say why doesn't the news tell us about all the people who have been cured instead of focusing on the dead. I did say to my ex sil why aren't the dead important??? Sorry, being alone it is hard to vent to myself. lol

    Buzz, I am so sorry you are suffering, I do hope your RX came today.

    Lin, I can live with the modem but it is frustrating. My son is going to look at it remotely from his home and hopefully can tell me what to do. Wow, I am amazed those people are working, my daughter just called to say her son is not working because he is an electrical apprentice and people do not want any service people in their homes.

    Anne, I have the same problem as far as online groceries, there is no delivery dates available.
    Bryanna's mom texted me to say she had to run to the hospital where she works so she will bring me some more groceries. Very nice of her and I appreciate all that people are doing for me.

    These are very sad times and I wish people would stay home until at least May 1st. I am so afraid if trump tells everyone to go back to work on Easter this virus will just start again.

    Thanks for being you ladies and stay safe.

    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • fancyladyJeri
    fancyladyJeri Posts: 1,319 Member
    Good Morning All,

    Anne - you asked about the names of my grandkids. Melanie's 10 are - Elizabeth 19, Zach 16, Heather will be 15 next month, JP and Peter are 13, Sammy 10, Mary is 9, Sarah is 6, Maggie is 3 and Andrew is 1 month. Melissa's two boys are Lukas 10 and Joshua will be 8 the end of next month. I'm glad you got your groceries delivered. We looked at that too but nothing was available. So Ed is in charge of buying groceries. It's just as well because I am a real klutz when it comes to touching things. He is much better at such things than me. In the days when we both worked, he did all the grocery shopping and I had other chores to do.

    Lin - I have certainly been enjoying your teapot pictures. You talked about thawing out leftovers. I've been doing the same. Funny how things get buried in the freezer. I reorganized my freezers so that I know what I actually have. We have a stand up one in the basement, a small fridge top one in the pantry and a side by side refrigerator in the kitchen. And hey it gives me more steps and stairs to add to my fitness numbers. I also wanted to comment how nice it is of you to be sending cards to people who are confined.

    Buzz - I just loved the video you posted. It was so funny and definitely right on. I am sorry you are having such nasty health issues.

    Barbie - I missed wishing you a Happy Birthday. Happy belated Birthday. Are you still walking a lot. I do miss hearing about your walking it always inspired me to do more.

    Sandy - 😊 It is awfully hard not being able to hold Andrew. But such is life I guess. Thank goodness for FaceTime and Facebook to allow us to see our families. I think of Ed's Mom and Dad when our girls were little. They lived in Nova Scotia and we lived in Alberta almost all the way across Canada. We'd call once a week to let them know what was going on and send pictures from time to time but because it was so far away and airline tickets so expensive we saw them maybe once a year

    Jackie - I just love your pictures of your walks. Envious for sure. I agree with your comments about why Boris and others have caught the virus. Don't think they were actually following safe protocols. I wonder about Trump too. His press conferences always show his support staff behind him and they are all standing way too close. What about physical distancing?
    As for hair you won't be alone. Lots of funny things on the internet about how we are going to look with no hair dye jobs, eye brow waxing, and haircuts etc. LOL


    I had another two great walks yesterday around the neighborhood. It was nice and sunny and warm. Today is supposed to be nice too. But we have winter forecast to come back in again with snow and cold weather.

    Alberta has just now restricted gatherings to be limited to 15 people. Heck that would eliminate our family getting together. Not that we are going anywhere near anyone. Wish we could. I do have a small turkey in the deep freeze I bought quite some time ago. Glad I did, Ed and I will have Easter dinner with just the two of us.

    Alberta just announced the cancellation of non essential lab tests, ct scans, etc. I had a ct scan scheduled for April so I guess that is cancelled. Follow up of some granulomas they discovered when I had ct scans etc. after my mastectomy a year ago. In one way I am glad because I really didn't want to go anywhere near a hospital but I am sorry I won't get the scan for awhile though. I guess that means my yearly appointment with my liver doctor (I have an autoimmune liver disease, will be cancelled too.

    Hope you all have as good a day as you can with all this isolation. Big hugs,

    Jeri
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Hi ho! Life is terrific when I read you are all healthy and safe. I think we will be okay because we are strong and intelligent. Smart people figure things out!

    Anne: Maybe Mark or Mike can shop for you Anne. They can leave your sacks on the door step and you can wave at the window. A heartbreaking way to visit but I would love to see my kids in person if only through the window.

    A drizzly day again. Sort of cold. Digging out my old wool sweaters again. I thought we were through with them for the year. Silly me! It is actually rather chilly in my dungeon, so I will keep one there for my shoulders and arms.

    Our son has designed a new temporary life. As I mentioned he normally does computer animation for TV and movies. That industry has completely shut down. He luckily sold his big house at a good price. Some people are buying because the interests rates are amazing. He is going to live on his boat and rent an industrial space for his computers and shop. Talk about a life change! He is an adventurer, I like to think about interesting lifestyles but I would never attempt anything like that when we were young.

    Lin: yes I am trying to design a regular set of playing cards as well as the one for the tarot card lady. She said I should also use the designs for a calendar. Does anyone use calendars any more? I think that is a thing of the past.

    Jackie: As I said, smart people figure out how to do what needs to be done. Sounds like you have a plan in mind to get the doggies walks done. Great! Stay safe.

    Buzz: oh my dear lovely lady, so sorry you are in pain. Does cherry juice help your gout at all? My dad used to swear by it. He said the sour cherry worked the best. Old time myths? Who knows?
    I know when I am in pain I would try almost anything...well almost anything.

    Sandy: I am so glad you have people who help you when needed. If we can stay home and just ride this out, I think after a time we can slowly return to normal. I have washed my hands so often my fingernails are dissolving. I have cut then back to nothing. I thought of your lovely nails when I attacked mine with the nail clippers.

    Jeri: a wonderful large family. Lucky you! I know people are staying touch with their doctor by phone and Skype. But tests etc are on hold for awhile. Stay safe and don’t take chances, everyone loves hearing from you.
    Patsy☘️
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
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    Lisa surprised me today and told me to look out my balcony. I cried tears of happiness.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,197 Member
    :) Jake is very high risk--heart, lungs, cancer---so he is clearly isolating. Only one other person is allowed in our house (the woman that I walk with every morning) and Jake goes out only to the yard and across the street to the mailbox if no one else is there. I have been out twice this week (grocery and post office) only on the condition that I wear gloves and strip off all my clothes when I get home, put them directly into the washer (I enter the house in the laundry room) and go directly to the bathroom and shower and wash my hair. Then he goes out to the car and wipes everything down with sanitizing wipes. My grocery shopping trip was planned for several days so I was sure that it included everything we would need for several weeks. I made sure to go to only one store and compromised on brand or price to avoid shopping in more than one place. Our freezer, fridge, and pantry are full and we have everything we need and the two things I couldn't find, I was able to order from Amazon.

    :)Jeri, I still walk every day--30 minutes before breakfast and about 90 after breakfast with my friend in the neighborhood and 30 minutes in the afternoon. I have had to shorten my walks because they closed the neighborhood clubhouse where I stopped to use the bathroom.

    :) Our grandchildren are so far away that we never see them anyway, so the shelter in place hasn't made any difference.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Lost full post and loved all of your pictures and remarks and am too tired to redo!
    My steroids seem to be easing some of the swelling and pain; the pharmacist actually gave them to her visiting mother to deliver this noon! I can stand from a sitting position again, and somewhat shuffle around which is better than not being able to lift my feet at all! I hope the underarm pain disappears, as I have had to deal with cysts all my life and have the scars to prove it! WIres in a too large bra do not help! Thank you all, and I apologize for all my complaints and venting, and I guess I trust you all to not let me down!!! Your support has been invaluable!
    <3 Buzz
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  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    Ahh Sandy, a magical picture that moved me to happy tears for you. Those faces are full of love! Hang in there sweetheart, keep doing what you’re doing and one day you will be able to give them all hugs again. ❤️

    Jackie