Senior Golden Sneakers

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  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    edited April 2020
    Hello, I am busy paying bills and trying to order groceries. I had hope with a delivery this morning but at least half of items were unavailable. And one item delivered was wrong. So, I am trying with the local health food store. Sent an email and I can pick up curbside tomorrow but have no idea how many of my requested items they have but worth a try.

    Well, all the churches in our state are allowed to have in person services this weekend. My church is excited and can’t wait, so now is the time they will cast derision on the ‘frightened’ people. The messages lately have centered on only fear the Lord, nothing else. I guess fear is not necessarily the first word I would use. Caution and common sense are the first words that come to me.

    At least one woman was making fun of a woman in one of our care centers as she was very concerned about the virus. The response was was, it isn’t even in her building. She is always blowing things out of proportion. I could understand the woman’s concerns and she was right. It spread to her building and over 60 people in that building now have the virus.

    We have a small church but also a church with many people working out in the community including at least one gentleman working in a facility that just reported an outbreak. One family has not done any social distancing and has been mixing over and over with many people. So it is a small church but not a church full of people who have been staying at home. I will resign my committees if it bothers them, I am easily replaced.

    Done ranting now. The governor said it was a first amendment right so the churches could not be closed. Hasn’t stopped her from closing many other things.

    And how is everyone else? We had a bit of rain this morning, several more lines of storms to come I guess. Fingers crossed they will not be severe.

    Oh, and the mail yesterday. A very unexpected photo of the winter cover crop from the folks renting my farm. So not a bad thing. But my handyman had not sent a bill for a long time and I never know how much he is charging for anything and yes, he sent a bill with a number of things written out and a total. OMG! He usually sends a bill when it gets to around $500. Way more than that this time. I had to sit down. 🤣😂🤣

    I spent a couple of hours on the phone yesterday on two different conversations. My friend with dementia is now forgetting that she’s talked to me and she calls almost every day. Many times I just do not answer but am trying to talk to her one or two times a week. The other conversation was with a friend I’d not spoken to for a while. That was nice.

    Back to bills and to cards. It really is fun just taping and gluing things together. ❤️❤️

    Air hugs all round. ❤️

    Lin
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    My day yesterday started really badly so I kept off posting rather than have you all down there with me.

    Then it improved with Michael's unexpected arrival. He stuck around for a couple of hours which excited the Bean no end and cheered me up even if we sat outside in the sunshine apart. It was a lovely day, quite warm. Not so today, freezing and raining on and off when we went to the mailbox.

    I read an article on BBC which said everyone had given up posh clothes in the UK and were now lounging about in joggers or sweatpants. In fact they are getting to be so popular that the writer wondered if our clothing might change when this bug is gone. Not to be outdone I've just ordered one pair of salt and pepper coloured joggers to see if they really are great for hanging about in around the house and garden. They have to be better than pink pyjamas with brown dots. I ordered from Roots. Roots is a Canadian manufacturer with the factory right here in Toronto if you haven't heard of them. I must say I love my Roots red and black plaid shirt Mary Jo bought me for Christmas when the world was normal and we listened for sleigh bells in the snow. Seems ages ago doesn't it.

    Today, or rather this morning I gave the house a really good clean. Mopping floors, polishing furniture etc. Exhausted just thinking of all I did! I think I'll go and make a cuppa and join Jillo on the sofa.

    LINS pretty teacups makes me think I'll reject the usual mug!

    Annie.

  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    My aide took everything I planned to pack and crammed it into 3 totes and I'm wrinkled but ready to go. I hope the therapy is successful. Hoping by the time I return, the World will be less mad! Thank you for your whopping send-off, my lovely friends; I will sorely miss our daily visits, but will attempt to learn my iPhone finally!
    <3 Buzz <3
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Happy Tuesday! :) I just got back from a two mile walk to try and relieve some anxiety. It is a beautiful day of 74 degrees but rain is expected later, possibly storms. I am playing bingo on zoom tonight so hopefully that also helps my anxiety. Not sure why it is affecting me, I usually go with the flow. Probably because of the extension but on the other hand I don't want it to end if it is still likely more people will get the virus. I will feel better after I take a shower, kinda of sweaty from my walk. TMI??

    Anne, I hope your day is better today, these are trying times. I am glad Michael came to visit you and Jilly to help cheer you up. Sweats are all I wear and most times no bra. TMI again??
    I think you will love the comfort of sweats. Love you Anne, hang in there.

    Lin, oh what a day you are having, I am so sorry. Really, opening the churches? I wouldn't feel comfortable going to my church, there is no way there could be social distancing. As far as your handyman, I would ask him if you could make payments since he didn't listen to what you said. My mobile phone bill was $6 higher and when I called them they said I made a call the the UK. I definitely did not so they took it off my bill. I hope your day gets better.

    I am waiting for our governor's update and then a shower and here he comes now.
    Have a good day.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    SANDY, Are your sweats like these which I ordered?
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    If they are okay I'll buy more and join you. Mmm might sling the wonderbra as well!
    Annie
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Anne, yours are probably nicer than mine. Mine are Danskin Now.

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  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    They look less sporty and more stylish SANDY. This virus is really changing me. I'll be looking for tees next. I've given up almost on makeup and what with cutting my own hair beginning to look like the once 10 year old Anne with an age problem.
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    I only wear makeup when I have a meeting, zoom bingo or a video call with my kids. Otherwise you don’t want to see me. Lol
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    My garden finally had a drink of rain water so is looking happy now as plants are sitting up. Apart from my usual morning walking routine I've spent time chatting on Skype. My brother in Spain is still in lockdown because apparently the Guardia allowed children outside at the weekend with one parent so long as they didn't go on to beaches or into play areas. They broke all the rules within a few hours and ignored social distancing so back into lockdown!! He's very concerned that his daughter who works in a care home in England has been very sick so is isolating and waiting to be tested.
    Later had a long chat with a good friend and we always manage to have a lot of laughs so that was a treat. She suggested I dig out an unfinished screenplay and spend this time at home completing it so I have rummaged and found the 2 floppy discs it's recorded on and will see how I feel once all the wallpaper has been stripped.
    Last night's Andy Warhol programme was fascinating... definitely a man before his time and tonight it was the young Rembrandt's turn who was described as a 17th century punk!

    Beautiful tea set Lin with such lovely colours. This virus isn't going away any time soon so I feel the best thing we can do to protect ourselves for now is keep away from gatherings wherever they are otherwise the weeks we've spent isolated were a waste of time. That's going to be my approach anyway so certainly won't be going near people who don't observe social distancing or still feel it's all a fuss about nothing! Look after yourself. 🤗

    I wear leggings or what's known as jeggings that are casual and comfortable but still look smart enough to wear out and about. I do have one pair of what we call Joggers to lounge about in on a cold Winter's night.

    Time for bed... don't think I'll bother to check our news that will probably be covering another orange man performance!

    Nite, nite 😴😌
    Jackie
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    Oooooops! Lost my post again. Just saying, Anne! I understand about bad/sad days. I have had the feeling that we will never again be able to sit down for a meal and visit with our family. Seems like years. I get so lonely for the old happy days when I didn’t even realize they were extraordinary happy days. But I tell myself that things will return to a sort of normal in the not too distant future.

    I wear sweats/yoga pants/ leggings / joggers...whatever the phrase is of the moment. And sweatshirts, tee shirts, athletic shirts. Basically they need to be comfy and pullover and cotton. A cute sparkly design is welcome as well. When I get to the point when I feel too much like a slob, I clean up and put on makeup, perfume, earrings and fix something nice for dinner. John opts for a clean pair of jeans and a clean pullover. His shirt and tie days are over. That’s the reason we need to occasionally be around other people. We get way too comfortable if it is just the two of us.

    As the current saying goes, “we are all in this together.” Just adapt and adjust and we will all be just fine. Glad you are all in this with me.
    Patsy☘️
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Good morning sneaker pals. I think I ought to explain that I was so down because we lost another very dear family member on Sunday. A very lovely soul as my DIL described her. It doesn't help that I'm now at the top of the heap of all family members of my generation!

    However, I'm pretty unsinkable and more or less back to my normal nuisance sense.

    I can't wait for the sweats or whatever to arrive because at my great age it will be lovely to let things go south you might say. I certainly like flopping around in Jim jams. Up to now I've worn conventional pants, belt and all, with a crisp shirt, but I'm not TOO old to change, and actually I'm rather enjoying chucking the make up out. It helps of course that I'm short sighted and provided I don't look in my magnifying glass ignorance is bliss.

    So instead of bemoaning the fact I am now the eldest I'm going to milk it for all it's worth!
    So any advice on wearing the sporty look will be most helpful. Oh, I did wear jeans in the past but threw the last pair out some time ago.

    I think I will copy PATSY at the moment. I've got some rather nice hoops and danglers in the earring department and quite a few bottles of my favourite perfume. Oh and must look online for a JACKIE lookalike hat because it's going to be 60 F this weekend. LIN wears the most interesting tees, and SANDY is glamorous whatever she wears. Can't copy her!

    So, along with the dreaded bug, our lifestyles are REALLY changing. I even heard money is about to disappear and I'm very glad I reinstated the card last week. Thus enhancing Roots (with its dear little beaver logo) sales with my one purchase!

    Love you all, and your lovely personalities and lifestyles, I'm not sure what our other sneaker friends wear by the way, thus can't copy unless you clue us in.

    Anne.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    Eric Slater Vogue Shape, Sunray Pattern Tea Set, 1930

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    🌻🌻 sunny and bright ❤️
  • delraybuzz
    delraybuzz Posts: 2,779 Member
    Probably my last post for awhile. My aide, Pat, came this morning and made sure everything is packed and ready to go upstairs. Her final massage was an absolute dream! Now we are waiting to hear what time I move up. It seems my Dr's papers are not there yet! The building is now allowing delivery people into our corridors again.
    Anne, you and I are the family eldest! I guess we should revel in that, but it seems strange! I,too, gave away all my jeans, which I used to wear in my teens with ballet slippers!!!
    LIN, I like the 30's designs!
    Oops, gotta run! Love you all!
    <3 Buzz
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Happy Wednesday! :) It is a rainy, gloomy day but yesterday was so nice I won't complain.
    Most days I am wearing sweat pants and a sweat shirt at least while it is still chilly. Believe me I do not look glamorous but thank you Anne for building up my confidence. I am too cheap to buy the kind of sweat pants you bought Anne, most of mine are from Walmart. Some are fuzzy kind others are just plain cotton. I definitely do not wear earrings at home and although I am telling secrets, there are days I don't even shower. Never two days in a row but just saying no one comes here and I brush my hair to at least look presentable to go downstairs to get the mail or take the garbage out. lol

    Buzz. good luck in your move and praying for a quick recovery so you can get back to us.

    Anne, I am sorry for the loss of your family member. It is never easy no matter how old they are. And just to show you my real look, here is picture of me and Robby playing a game. I won after losing every other game.
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    Have a good day and yes we are in this together.
    Sandy
    One Day at a Time

  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Still think you look more glamorous than me SANDY! However we differ in our shower/bath habits. I feel I must do either every day because the Bean might otherwise bite me! Just kidding, she has the sweetest nature! My problem is crawling in and out the bath tub when the arthritis plays up. The tub, like the house, is also very old like me and very slippery. I take it young Robby lost that game?

    BUZZ, you sound more like our Buzz already. Revel in the pampering and see,or rather read you soon. God bless.
    Anne.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    edited April 2020
    Hello. Wow, what incredible wind! I went for a curbside pickup and did not realize how cold the gusting wind would be. Brrrrrr. Hot tea please.

    Celebration! Almost everything I put on my list was available! Maybe I should have asked for more items? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    And this time I was able to get through on the telephone and only 2 cars in the parking area. One person was in the store and me waiting for my order. Well, that was lovely.

    I have already eaten the vegan broccoli salad that I get from them. They actually make three vegan products in their kitchen that do not make me ill. Wahoo. I was happy to get one today.

    I am waiting for a phone call from the church secretary as I need some assistance on the membership clerk duties. Yeah, that’s me and I am the last person to know anything around there so want to find a way to keep up.

    Most churches in our area are not opening this weekend. The Diocese has said no churches will open for the foreseeable future. Also large churches are remaining closed.

    My church? Well another Elder posted on Facebook in response to our Head Elder and I wish they would keep this stuff personal. They refuse to wear masks and the person who responded said he had gone to Walmart to pick up a few things and did not wear a mask and purposely got too close to someone as he selected his items to make the other shopper uncomfortable. Well, leadership. Bah....
    I just don’t find these things amusing. Guess my sense of humor has checked out.

    Buzz, you do sound a bit better. When next we see you I pray for great improvement.

    Sandy, what a giggle. Those filters produce some very interesting photos. Blackmail later on? 😂🤣😂

    Anne, I hope our currency does not disappear. That is my safety net! Oooooh. No jewelry on my hands or my head. Plain Jane here. 🤗

    Well, must get ready for the phone call discussion.

    Air hugs. 😅🙃😅

    Lin



  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    The elder should be kicked out of your church LIN. Another reason for me not going!
    Something weird just happened to me. No one comes to my back door. Just family and close friends Strangers go to the front door. Well my back doorbell rings and Jilly is barking her head off. I can't see anyone through the glass window. I open the door and a very scruffy individual opens the glass outer door. I step back. He has long greasy black ringlets, a trilby on his head and dressed like a tramp. Jilly is barking so loud I can't understand him but it sounds like he wants to use my phone because his car is on the street broken down. I tell him I can't communicate with him because of the virus. He then climbs over the gate and takes off. I spend time cleaning with wipes whatever he touched.
    Now, was he in distress or was he about to enter and rob me. Why come all the way to the back?
    Under strict orders from sons not to open the door to anyone but them which will be hard with a parcel being delivered from Roots. Notice he didn't go to houses with cars on their drives.
    We do indeed live in strange and disturbing times.
    Anne.
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    Ooooh Anne, exactly right, do not answer the door. People are dodgy and as you said, he did not go to homes with cars in evidence. Absolute keep the doors locked and the Bean on the ready to bark and take off the leg of anyone trying to enter.

    I am very glad your Jilly is a barker!

    Lin
  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Very scary stuff Anne, I might call the police to be on the lookout for him. Do you have a non emergency number to report this?? Or maybe have one of your sons call. I am glad you are smart enough not to let him in and glad he ran, maybe he though Jilly was a big dog to protect you.
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    Her bark is very loud and we often say she could be mistaken for a big dog rather one only 12 inches high. It has left me slightly nervous mainly because everyone has cars or trucks on their drives. My drive is the only empty one during the pandemic and why not knock on the front door rather than walk down a fairly long drive, then climb over Jillys block in fence and appear out of sight at the back door.
    Anne.
  • pinkperil
    pinkperil Posts: 5,072 Member
    edited April 2020
    Didn't I miss a lot yesterday! The day went by in a rush between rain clouds and chats with friends on Skype and phone.
    We are back from a walk that was dry when we met up with my neighbour this morning but by the time we got to the top of the track and reached the road the rain had arrived along with stinging hail that crashed down on us. My neighbour suggested we run uphill to some overhanging trees so we set off, at more of a jog I have to admit, and waited for the dark clouds to move on. Five minutes later the sun was out but we were soaked! A bit further on my iphone rang and just as I answered it a huge lorry tried to squeeze past, Betty decided to do a poo and the one thing that terrifies George, horse and rider, came trotting by.... talk about everything at once!! The call was from the joinery company that are booked to replace my staircase at some point checking to see if the owner can visit to measure up so he will know what materials will be needed. I've agreed because we can easily keep a distance while he's here and I'll bleach everything once he's gone.

    Anne, it does sound like your unwanted visitor was up to no good so perhaps one of your sons should contact the community police to at least give a description in case he's doing the rounds looking for empty properties which could have been the case as there wasn't a car in your drive. Like you, I'd feel nervous but several people in the past have told me George sounds like a Rottweiler behind the door when he goes into his protective mode and I'm sure no one would want to take on Jilly!

    Sandy, those faces did make me laugh and I'm not surprised you won because it's brilliant! I need my morning shower to wake me up because I'm definitely not a morning person but at the moment as one day drifts into the next, I'm not too concerned about what clothes I wear but follow the temperatures.... warm - t-shirts, cold - knitted!

    I agree with Patsy that I reach a stage where I feel too much of a slob then pull myself up but never bother with makeup at home. I do so admire those that make the effort but generally I'm out of the door and on my way to wherever before realising I maybe should have put some warpaint on! It's wonderful to be aware on our doggy walks just how friendly and considerate strangers have become. Just about anyone driving past raises a hand in greeting and I've had some lovely chats with other dog walkers I've never met before because in the past we walked on the moors. I read today that Germany is having to rethink its idea of opening up their lockdown because infections are rising again so deep breaths all round lovely friends as we continue for a few more weeks yet.

    Lin, that Art Deco set is amazing and reminds me just how innovative designers were in that modernist period after the rather fussy and stuffy Victorian era. You may have guessed I'm not a particularly religious person but do my best to follow Christian values so all I'd say about your church Elder is his behaviour in the store was definitely not funny, clever or most importantly, Christian. Let's hope he didn't catch the virus!!

    Goodness me, almost lunchtime already so I must get on. I understand we will be having more heavy showers this afternoon so a good time to get another wall of paper stripped so I can move my china cabinet across to get at the wall behind.

    Happy 100th birthday to Captain Tom Moore who has now raised £30 million for the NHS charity. <3

    Take care and stay safe. Love you all. <3
    Jackie
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    Something a bit different today.❤️❤️ Stark contrast between her elegant look and my daily scruff around habits! 🤣

    Standing next to a Pissaro painting, actress Martha Hyer (1924-2014) pours from an antique Sheffield tea kettle.

    Martha Hyer was an American actress. She is best remembered for her role as Gwen French in Some Came Running, for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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    ❤️❤️


  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    :) My big adventure yesterday was a trip to the grocery store. The last time I was there was 25 days ago so I had a lot of shopping to do. We were completely out of tortillas and eggs. I got there early enough that it wasn't crowded and found nearly everything on my list only having to call Jake twice to ask him about brand substitutions for things he wanted. They didn't have the frozen veggies I like best but I found another kind that will satisfy me for now. I wanted to buy zucchini seeds to plant but the rack of flower and veggie seeds was practically empty. I couldn't find the mouthwash we use so I went to the drug store on the way home and found it. I bought so much that it took two carts to get stuff out to the car and I let the woman who bagged the groceries help me. Now I am exhausted and happy. I went to Costco on Tuesday for dog food and got there early enough that it was relatively empty. They limit canned dog food to one case but a happy surprise found me encountering my good friend who walks with me on Sundays and I asked her to buy a case for me, so now I don't have to go back to Costco for 24 days instead of 12.

    :) I am so fortunate to live in a neighborhood with wide empty streets so I can walk with a friend and the dogs every morning for about 90 minutes and walk again once or twice later in the day. The few other people I see are respectful and keep their distance. Jake stays in the house or in the yard and finds plenty to keep himself busy.

    <3 Barbie

  • Sandydur
    Sandydur Posts: 9,320 Member
    Happy Thursday! :) Another gloomy day so no walking outside. I do have my zoom meeting this afternoon and my Walmart order should be ready later afternoon. I kept adding items throughout the week so if everything is in stock it will be a big order. I checked on tipping since someone shops and puts the groceries in my trunk with no touch to me, but it says no tipping is accepted. I will still offer to see if they accept it.

    Good to hear from you Barbie and that all is well with you and Jake. I bought enough to last me at least two weeks if not more but depends what actually is delivered. Are you required to wear a mask in stores or walking? As of tomorrow we are required to wear masks when ever in public so I presume that means if I take a walk as well.

    Hello to all but I have to eat, then shower and btw I felt guilty telling you I skipped showers so a shower will be had every day. Like Jackie I am not a morning person so a shower does wake me up. Have a good day.

    Sandy
    One Day at a Time
  • jwubben6600
    jwubben6600 Posts: 1,677 Member
    What lovely chats we’ve had this morning. Everyone is coping well. Today is supply day here as well. We generally find what we need at Costco or Walmart. I cook for Katie as well as for John and me. So I am always concerned about a supply of chicken, brown rice and some veggies for her.

    Another cold morning, not sure how much rain we will have today. Some days just evaporate and I have no idea where they went. I do like to accomplish something each day. I have no consistency when it comes to showers. Sometimes early morning-sometimes afternoon. Occasionally I skip a day depending on my arthritis. If I feel unsteady or dizzy, then I do a hospital sponge bath with my scented towelettes. I fear falling in the bath and John is very concerned about that. I guess we all are. With good reason! I do feel almost as good if I must do a sponge bath at night. Almost..........but a shower is almost like a healing experience and while in the shower, I get wonderful ideas. I solve all the world problems while in the shower.

    Our neighbor continues his projects and rearranges big mounds of dirt and rocks and concrete. John loves being the nosy neighbor and inspects the progress each day. I am only mildly interested except when it upsets Katie and she begins her frantic non-stop barking and running from window to window. Then it gets my attention, along with a blinding headache. This dog knows how to sound the alarm and her barking is at a volume that is indescribably epic . It makes my eyes water.

    Take care and be safe, dear ones.
    Patsy☘️



  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    I think you all would have had a laugh if you could have seen me locking and barring the doors last night. I even barred the door leading to the basement steps. I don't think it's ever been barred before, not in my thirty years here anyway. Then I dropped all the blinds down. I was very tardy about safety before, never ever locked a door in Yorkshire and Derbyshire and rarely here. However, we live in a changing world and I have to adapt!

    Remarkably Jilly is still in top form with no sore throat from all the barking yesterday. I think the praise has gone to her head! As long as no would-be thief can see her, she really does sound Katie size.

    Here it's raining for the entire day. All is not lost however, we are promised temperatures in the sixties come the weekend. That's 19C. AND I can see the beginning of the blossom on the Apple trees and fat tulip buds!

    Who's going to be queen of the May tomorrow? When I was wee I so wanted to be queen of the May with a crown of hawthorn blossom on my long blonde hair and a ride on a horse drawn wagon through the village. Alas, being a very plain little girl with a pudding cut this never happened. Ever the optimist, maybe in a reincarnation?

    So me dears I must away,
    Annie, and the very bravest of brave little doggies.
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,195 Member
    :)Sandy, So far there is nothing about being required to wear masks although I read that Costco may soon require them. I wear a mask for my rare visit to stores. I will probably not go to a store again for at least three weeks. My neighborhood is a neighborhood with wide private roads a few miles from a small town. It is unlikely that we will be required to wear masks when walking in the neighborhood and I won't be walking anywhere else.

    :) I spent about 30 minutes pulling weeds this morning in anticipation of rain coming by early afternoon.

    :) I love all the pictures of pets and teapots. Thanks.

    <3 Barbie
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    edited April 2020
    Good evening. Every morning and evening I tend to my tiny indoor garden which takes some time but it also rewarding is to me. Today I called a former coffee club lady. I try to call every Thursday as that was our normal meeting day. I am trying to cut back the calls a bit as I am finding there are not enough topics of conversation to continue beyond an hour or so. But all in all we had a nice chat.

    Finally got an idea for the baby shower card and was able to begin with a partially completed card. Finished it, glue dotted the gift card inside, decorated the envelope and then I was off to the post office to mail it so it would go out today. Unfortunately I did not finish the birthday card I had hoped to mail today. That one will go out tomorrow 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Then onward to the remainder of the list for May.

    I feel since I unloaded on you recently that I should clarify that all the comments were on their individual Facebook accounts, not on the page for our church. I believe people with authority should not just say anything that comes to mind out there and should keep such potentially incendiary things on PM. Just my opinion.

    Barbie, very nice to hear from you. Great shopping trip indeed! Wonderful if you will be able to stay home for a number of weeks. I admit to being spoiled with my continual search for some fresh vegetables such as greens and my all time favorite—cherry tomatoes. And my hunt for a few bananas and oranges as well.

    Anne, good job! Keep everything locked up as you have treasure in the house. Both Annie and Jilly!! The more I thought about it I do believe the person was a nere-do-well. Thankfully the person beat a hasty retreat rather than becoming aggressive. What did your sons have to say about it?

    Jackie, what an exciting morning. Yipes, lots happening all at once. Glad everything turned out okay. But sorry you got soaked. Ick. I am glad to hear people are becoming more friendly. We can use that right? I hope you have nice weather tomorrow.

    Sandy, I hope you enjoyed your Zoom meeting. And how did the grocery order go? I am always rooting for people I know in finding supplies. Our Costco is requiring everyone to wear a mask unless a child under the age of 2 or people with medical conditions that make wearing a mask impossible. Okay, I will add to the shower conversation, I do not take a shower everyday as it makes my skin too dry. I wait until I feel my hair needs a good washing. Once I get in the shower, I like to stand in it for a LONG time. I am going through a tremendous amount of toothpaste and dental floss though. 😀

    Patsy, oh my, supply day for you too? Guess I shop on an odd day. 🤣🌷🤣🌷 I like to go to the health food store on Tuesday or Wednesday as I believe they have the best product supplies on those days.

    Wishing Buzz well. ❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷❤️❤️❤️

    Take care everyone. See you. Be well. 🙋🏼‍♀️

    Lin
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,416 Member
    Back again. May Day is on the way. 🌷🌷

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    ❤️💙❤️
  • Gawanne35
    Gawanne35 Posts: 2,670 Member
    HAPPY MAY DAY.
    Hawthorn blossom or May flowers.
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    Don't bring them into the house though, considered bad luck, but you can wear a crown on your head if you want to be queen of the May. Makes a change from masks.
    Happy day everyone,
    Annie.