Senior Golden Sneakers
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HP sauce? Help. I like chunky wedges done in my air fryer with a combo of vegan mayo, no salt mustard and no salt ketchup. Lots of pepper too!
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Spicy and gorgeous Lin. One of my favourites too. 😃
Love that tea pot!
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I was just about to photograph my scruffy half full bottle LIN and JACKIE. HP stands for Houses of Parliament.
You will notice the label at the top which says the Queen loves it as well! Maybe she also likes fried egg, peas and chips.
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Wonderful!!! Thanks for the information. ❤️😁❤️0
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The pooches have been walked and it's another beautiful day but I see a Mackerel sky drifting in our direction that's heralding rain!
Never mind, a month of sunshine has seen me through what is hopefully the worst of lockdown. Now here's a thing, this morning as I walked towards the property where the gentleman who recently died of the virus lived I saw a group of people at the gate of the house next door. Newly arrived holiday makers in the garden leaning over the gate literally within inches of a couple standing with their dog. Lots of laughter from that direction as I gave them as wide a berth as I could manage on the narrow road so I'm guessing social distancing doesn't interest them! I can tell from the amount of traffic on the roads people are already breaking the rules and we haven't even had confirmation the country has reached its peak.... what a ghastly term that is when referring to too many deaths of peoples loved ones.
After George chewed his way into next door yesterday I had to find chicken wire to run along the hedge; this after a very tiring time cutting grass and the last of some wayward bamboo canes so I was not a happy bunny! Lin, no my neighbours don't mind, in fact they encourage him by letting him stay and play but did apologise when they finally tried to send him back only to find him in their garden again. I did laugh when she suggested he be trained to only go via their gate.... haha, as if stubborn George would ever stick to a rule like that!!
Like Anne I could have so much to comment on the orange man but because my blood presssure would probably go up I'm not going to waste my energies. I gather he's staying away from the virus briefings now because his performances are damaging his chances in November's election.... as someone said the other day that we met on our walk when everyone was incredulous at the disinfectant suggestion, the man has some sort of psychotic disorder.
Anyway, my coffee is finished so I will get myself out into the garden for a final tidy. Sue the gardener who worked here last year emailed a photo taken this morning on an early morning dog walk in an area called Ross on Wye which just goes to show we need to be up and out by 6am!
Happy Sunday everyone. I have images of what you will all be up to in spite of lockdown... enjoy and keep safe.
Jackie
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Early tea?
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Images? Well in my case, peering at the rain which is supposed to be a day long occurrence.
Oh and Dementia comes to mind JACKIE which I guess is psychotic. Beautiful sunrise yesterday. We had the reddest of red skies and I longed to take a photo but it was to the left of the house and despite lockdown I didn't want to give the neighbours the treat of seeing Anne in her pink pyjamas with the brown polka dots. By the time I got Jilly fed and me organized it was fading. Obviously unlike JERI I'm not a dedicated camera woman.
Well the porridge is ready and no doubt you will hear from me later.
I'll say one thing for the orange man he does keep us all alert with plenty to write about during shut in.
Can't you just hear him!
"People love to talk about me,
I give them something to talk about,
I'm even better at script writing than that fellow called Shakespeare,
Didn't he write something called much ado about nothing?
Well that's the Chinese virus, just a Tempest in a teacup"
Oh my, I'm off before MY blood pressure peaks.
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Good morning. Again, nothing much interesting from here. Morning chores, nice cup of coffee, so nice I wanted to make another but have more tea than coffee so resisted. 🙃 I don’t resist things often.
I spent time pulling out different card supplies, making some photocopies to do some fussy cutting, looking at pattern papers and mining for all my very small dies which might be suitable to add to the lovely papers. So just grist for future cards.
Stir fry was on my menu yesterday and once again the bean sprouts were delicious. I saved over half for today. Must clean my celery and carrots as well. And may turn my tiny bit of homemade tofu into vegan eggless salad. 😀
The tea-set today is not one of my favorites but the tray is interesting. Is that a tray for serving dainties like little sandwiches?
Jackie, that photo was wonderful! And your neighbors are quite tolerant and George is adorable so a very good combination. I hope you slow down a bit and get some rest. We have some sunshine for at least a part of the day and we are encouraged to sit outside for a while and soak up some fresh air and vitamin D. Interesting that no one is harping on sunscreen this year.
Anne, sorry for the rainy day. Good for them trees and flowers though. Someone was saying there had to be a point when going out to get your mail in your P.J.s is not appropriate—distance to the mailbox being the deciding factor. 😀 Hello to Jilly.
Hello Buzz, sending hugs and best wishes. ❤️❤️
Sandy, good morning. I need to get ready for online church this morning, no dressing up necessary. Just a charged up iPad. Do you watch mass live? Or on replay?
Patsy, hello, well you and John seem to be ok with the changes next door. Excellent, we do not need anything else to upset us do we. Hello to Katie.
Jeri and Diane, waving hello 🙋🏼♀️
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Now a photo in black and white isn’t too appealing but it is interesting to me just the names and shapes of treats for tea.
Accurate?
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Rough sketches Lin but mostly accurate shapes. My favourite with an afternoon cuppa would be the Borrowdale tea cake which is full of dried fruit that’s been soaked in tea. Obvious once you know! 😄. The Devon scone is wrong because in that county cream is spread before the jam so it’s in fact a Cornish scone. You wouldn’t believe how irate many local people become about this! 😲
I’ve enjoyed my afternoon on hands and knees weeding but knew when I’d had enough because I finally struggled to stand up having bounced up the first few times. More clouds beginning to drift over but since it’s nearly 5.30 I don’t mind. Certainly got my dose of vitamin D! Just want to plant the grasses in my wild bottom that I dug up in a field a couple of days ago then I’ll cook fish with a few veggies.
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.... but look who’s on the seat with me that I hate to disturb!
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Priceless shots of the priceless "babies". Still subsisting, but tomorrow may change that with meeting of head nurse and physical-therapist about a short stay in nursing. Meanwhile, am on antibiotic and probiotic! Accompanied by Foggy-Head! Buzz 1
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Hello all,
In typical Jeri fashion I just lost a number e long post. Grrrrrrr
Instead I’ll end good wishes to everyone and an especially warm Get Well Soon to Buzz
I’ll come back later.
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Happy Sunday!
Busy morning and early afternoon. My parish asks us to watch the mass at ten so it would be like we were all together but it is recorded for youtube so it is not live. That is in case anyone misses it and can still watch it at their convenience. The cardinal of Chicago has a live mass at 9:30 which is great so it depends how fast I move on Sunday mornings. Then I had a video call with two of my children and now planning on taking a walk since it is such a nice day.
I love that picture of Betty and please forgive me but I can't remember the kitten's name. Betty sure has warmed up to her new family, she is dreaming of how lucky she is.
Enjoy your day and I hope the sun is shining for you.
Sandy
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For Buzz
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Hello, a teapot from the 1740’s, maker unknown
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This may be quite difficult 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 I do appreciate you my friends
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Happy Monday! The sun is shining for now but rain is forecasted for later this afternoon.
Yesterday was beautiful and I walked 2 miles and rode my inside bike for an hour. I am working hard to lose the last few pounds but I still think I am eating and drinking too many calories. I track them and I am under but probably not enough. Oh well, I still have a month to go before hopefully getting out to see kiddos and friends.
Nothing exciting today, just going to pay some bills. I keep adding to my Walmart order, if I keep it up I won't be able to pay it. Just kidding but I like the idea I can add up until the last day. That doesn't mean everything will be in stock but hopefully most will.
Lin, I try to stay positive but sometimes it is a little harder. I am grateful for my computer and TV to help pass the days but there are times I get lonely. We will get through this even if things change for a while when we are able to mingle. I pray they can find a vaccine which will probably be the only real answer in preventing this virus.
Have a great day, get outside if you can and stay safe.
Sandy
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Hello ! Monday kind of day. Full of chores and cold out with showers. That’s okay. It means we are alive and still “in the game.”
Yestday we had a long phone call with our son. He brings us such joy. We feel included in his life yet he is his own person. Our daughter is not so forthcoming. I think she fears disapproval. Yet she has great skills in so many areas. Personalities within families are so interesting and diverse.
I have finally come to grips with the facts. I will be wearing these DIY masks from now on. John has a few n95 masks that he had from his woodworking Days. I save those for him because he is the family supply guy.
My outdoor project will be to paint the picnic table and chairs. They are in bad need. I will need to get paint but I have brushes. I guess first will be scrubbing them off. Dirt, pollen and rust must go. Now I just need a fairly nice day...maybe a week. I usually drag my boom box outside with a pile of good old rock and roll tunes. I “juice up” the neighborhood. Any project goes along at a good pace. So far the neighbors have never complained. I will, of course, comply if my music offends.
Need coffee and a much warmer sweater. Katie is snuggled on her living room tuffet. She also has a blanket under her chin. Sleepy little girl this morning. It is cold and with intermittent showers. We need a fire in the fireplace and happy music. Mellow jazz. Veggie soup with cornbread muffins for dinner. Calorie count would be pretty low except for those cornbread muffins!!!!
Singing in the rain
Patsy☘️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
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Hello again. Listening to our Governor’s daily update. It has put me in a very bad mood. They just drone and drone and drone and in many cases do NOT answer what I perceive as very direct inquiries. If I never hear this phrase again I will be happy.
“That is a great question, so......’
Argh. 🥺🤯
I am putting together cards again today as I endeavor to use up some of my papers I considered too precious to use 🤣🙃🤣 and many of the things that over time I have spent an inordinate amount of time fussy cutting, again too precious to use. 😜
I have leftovers for lunch today and maybe tomorrow if I use them sparingly. Tomorrow is forecast to cold and rainy with possible severe weather later in the day. I am on tap for a grocery delivery so always a guessing game on what will be received.
I am still working my way through another DVD set from the past. Nero Wolfe and I think I am maybe halfway through the multiple DVDs. I also signed up with a service the library is now offering. Kanopy is the name and you are allowed to view 10 movies per month. I watched a documentary on jazz last night. So 9 left but I don’t know if we are running on a calendar month. Makes a difference since it Is the 27th. I was invited to a Zoom meeting tonight to discuss books and movies also sponsored by my library and you are not required to provide video. I am not that interested. Also another library is doing book club via Zoom. I am just not feeling book clubby. 🧐
Reading some books and actually rereading several.
Patsy, excellent project. Now to find the needed good weather. What joy it must bring you to have such wonderful calls with your son.
Sandy, I have some bills to pay as well. Online banking service is more tenuous around here than I have ever experienced. I looked at my USPS Informed Delivery for today, some more bills and one frightening looking envelope from the people who rent my farm. It cannot be good news, they only contact me when it is time to renew a lease and a wrap up at year end. So I will be antsy until I find out what is inside. Not trying to be pessimistic but I received a letter last week from one of the banks I have an account with, they canceled the money market program I was on and the payout rate tumbled incredibly low effective immediately. No great news in the mail of late.
Hi Anne, Buzz, Jeri, Diane, Jackie, Barbie and all our darling Sneakers.
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Busy with possible change of plans, short term, for care rather than the enormous cost of private aides! X-rays showed no fractures or breaks, just normal deterioration, so extra care plus therapy should be helpful. DD is on the phone offering to look up lists of bad gout and arthritis foods. Gotta run! buzz 2
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Bob is airing painting a “happy little seascape” while I relax after baked fish and steamed veggies. I am still in awe of his talent as his son of a gun clouds materialise!
Our threatened rain hasn’t arrived yet but I’ll leave off watering garden pots and newly planted areas in the hope we have a shower overnight. The morning walk was pleasant in the cooler air when my neighbour joined us again before she ran an errand as a volunteer run by an agency. She then went shopping and picked up food for my hens. Unfortunately Cilla my poorly hen passed away Friday night then the 2 remaining girls decided it was time to become broody so sit in their house most of the day which means no sign of a chooks in the run! I spent an hour on the phone catching up with a friend and her husband. I’ve known her all my life so I wanted to make sure they are safe and well and it turned out that because her husband is Type 1 diabetic they only go out for their daily one hour walk and rely on home deliveries. After the call I spent a couple of hours gardening and that’s another day nearly gone.
Our Prime Minister Boris is back in charge and sensibly saying he won’t be rushing us out of lockdown although it’s obvious some are ignoring it. Apart from that he wasn’t giving much away so wait and see!
Bob has finished his seascape so we now have “Museums in Quarantine” showing an Andy Warhol exhibition so I’ll pause here as it looks interesting.
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Lin, that old teapot looks remarkably fresh considering its age... amazing. Loved the poster.
Both dogs snoring so Off to bed! 😴0 -
Going to our nursing floor Wednesday until gout/arthritis is gone! Very lucky to get in at this time. Will not have my computer so don't worry if you don't hear from me! Stay well.... Buzz
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Dearest Buzz, you are going to be sorely missed but we know that just for now you will be in the right place receiving the best care. Rest, recover and get back to us as soon as you can.
It goes without saying, you will be in my thoughts daily.
Loads of hugs from across the Pond! Jackie xx
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The same from me dear BUZZ. Just for now we will miss your posts but take a little time to be taken care of and we all hope you will be back with us very soon.
Thinking of you up here in the rainy north.
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Buzz, love you my friend. Wishing you better health. ❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷❤️❤️❤️
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Oh my dear Buzz! We all miss you and our love has no measure. we know it is hard to navigate while dealing with that mean and relentless adversary called gout/arthritis. We are bombarding you with love and best wishes. As always, you are an intelligent strong woman, and you know your best course of treatment. I am so sorry you are suffering. Get well very soon, my wise and wonderful friend.
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Buzz, know that we all love you and will miss you, so take your time in getting better.
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It is daily teapot (set) time. ❤️
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