Senior Golden Sneakers
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Thanks Barbie. Like you Roy was a walker and like me, he didn't own a car after Valerie died and walked everywhere at a very fast pace. We expected him to reach 100 years between his gardening and walking. Anne.1
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It is a sunny day here. A friend texted me. She was going to stop by to return some books I gave her to read eons ago. I had a few more for her. She could only stop for a couple of minutes as she had her groceries in the car and had things that needed to go in the refrigerator. We stood a long way apart but it was lovely to see a friend!
I am finally going to plant a few things in pots on the deck. I hope I am not sacrificing my dear little plants to the bunnies and squinties. Plant momma is very protective.
Still working on moving things around. I had a sad day as I finally decided as I was relocating things, to go through a box of pictures and misc. brought home from my parents’ home that I never touched. Lots of notes and cards my mother received over the years, photos people had sent to her, newspaper clippings. There is another tote of photos my dad had accumulated. I did a quick sort through those, lots more to do but made a bit of progress. Sure triggered a lot of memories once again.
Wishing everyone a safe day.
Many hugs. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Today’s set coffee/tea..
Art Deco Bauhaus Coffee/ Tea Set ca.1930
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Happy Friday!
It is not really a happy day with all that is going on in Minnesota. With the brutal death of a black man by the Minneapolis police and all the riots. My granddaughter lives in Minneapolis and said it is scary but she still feels safe in her home. Both my dil and I have offered for her to come stay with one of us. If they would just arrest those damn cops maybe things would quiet down. The world is upside down lately, I sure hope people learn lessons from all of this but I doubt it.
I am doing laundry and going to clean the house because tomorrow I will go visit the kiddos.
I told Lisa she and Rob should go for a walk or pick up some food and go on a picnic anything to get away for a little while. Of course it has to be something safe.
Praying things will get better for all of us and someday our lives can get back to normal.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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I forgot to mention that my complex is working on the pool. I cannot believe they will open it but I haven't been outside to see if that is what they were doing or not. Will let you know once I know. I don't think I am ready to go the pool even if it does open.1 -
A beautiful day again so walkies on the moors first thing. Lots of laundry done and drying on the rotary line. The rest of my day has been spent doing DIY jobs and generally pottering. The window in my lounge has a damp patch next to it so I pulled off the outer plastic strips to discover gaps between wall and window. I'll leave it open for 24 hours to dry then pump foam filler in... that's the plan anyway!
Coming up to 6pm so salad tonight after regaining 2 lbs then I must water the garden potted plants.
Lin, I know it's so difficult to sort through our parents items they collected over the years. Seems disrespectful to throw them out but what to do? Love the stainless steel kettles that are back in fashion here.
Sandy, I meant to explain yesterday my tomato plants are still only small leaves but under that basket is a climbing rose. I know things grow big in America but not so in little old England! 😁
Sad that those scenes in Minnesota hark back to the 60's so no real advances made since then and Mr T throwing his threats about doesn't help. Hopefully your granddaughter will keep out of harms way.
My school friend in London went out today for the first time since lockdown. She's diabetic so has to isolate but had arranged a click and collect at an upmarket grocery store. She just messaged to let me know it went without a hitch so she'll enjoy her posh meal tonight! 😃
The sun has gone behind a tree so I'll take the dry washing in and feed us all.
Stay safe everyone
😍Jackie
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A lovely mild day here. For the past couple of days, it has been hot and humid. Very inhospitable and for us oldies, not a good idea to exert too much in those conditions. Years ago we had a very good friend who died from a heart attack while mowing grass in the extreme heat of the summer. John’s favorite uncle died shoveling snow from his sidewalk in Colorado. These circumstances have remained in our mind as lessons. Exercise is essential but being mindful of conditions! I am never so inclined to exert myself in uncomfortable conditions. Not one of my best traits, I will admit. That might be translated to LAZY!
Another of our favorite restaurants has closed for good. It was owned by the cutest couple. It was very trendy and popular. I was shocked. That makes three really nice dining places to close permanently. I wasn’t aware that they operated on such a slim margin. They seemed so popular and busy all the time. I hope they find other venues when life returns. In an interview, they said the fear is that cafes and restaurants will need to adapt to a new way, still to be designed. Not as social.
I am again trimming my hair. God bless YouTube! There was a video on cutting one’s own hair. I cut John’s hair and he loves it. He sits in my dungeon, while listening to my music or watching TV while I whack and snip away. His directions go something like this...I don’t care, just make it shorter.
We have an unusual cloud formation right now. My mom would have called it “buttermilk skies” like in that old song. I am listening to a cd with doo-wop music from the 60s. Do you remember, “Me, my shadow and I?” 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
I am thinking of each and everyone one of you, will you all stay safe and healthy? Please!
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Lin, My father died in 1988 and my mother took charge of what to do with his things. She kept a lot. My mother died in 1991 and Jake and I moved into her house which was something she wanted us to do. We rented several nearby storage units and moved a ton of her stuff over there so we could go through it at our leisure. We didn't get rid of the last storage unit until ten years later. I went through so many objects and papers one by one to decide what to do with them. I wasn't able to get through and discard the last of the "precious mementos" until last year. The only reason I am finally finished with the project is that I have had decades to do it.
Barbie 3 -
Another weekend as we drift from week to week. The dogs were only taken round the block first thing before the heat arrives and seemed happy enough. Barbie you had mentioned how your pooches were fine to walk on the roads and I do think sometimes I overthink things. There's always new smells to sniff and neighbours to briefly chat to from a distance on the block then the rest of the day they have the choice of garden or cool cottage so it must be me that feels the pull of the moors!
There are 2 boxes under my bed full of my mother's collection of photos, postcards, wartime newspaper cuttings and letters I wrote to her when I lived in Toronto. Oh yes, also my grandmother's personal papers that mother kept when she died. Been with me since 1980! I'm determined to clear mine before long just in case so perhaps they should all go in a memorial bonfire to life!!
The blackbirds are singing in my Rowan tree which reminds me, on our walk just now I passed the property of the man who died of the virus in March. Someone is obviously tending the garden and his bird feeders are topped up which I found incredibly poignant, tearful in fact. This isolation must be getting at me!
Patsy, sadly I think an awful lot of small restaurants and coffee houses will not survive because it will be impossible to make a living while customer numbers are restricted by social distancing. Our UK government has spent billions supporting them and paying wages while they remained closed through the past couple of months but that can't go on much longer. The new norm won't be life as we knew it that's for sure. Meanwhile I still haven't dared to cut my hair apart from a couple of snips at my fringe. Everyone tells me they like my new style with the folded scarf but there comes a point in the day when I have to pull it off or go mad!!
Have a wonderful visit with the kids Sandy and PLEASE be careful. ♥️
Coffee finished so no more excuses to sit on the deck.
Thinking of you Anne.♥️
Enjoy your Saturday everyone. Another teapot Lin 😉
Take care and stay safe
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And I've been thinking of you all in these troubling times! They can't get much more troubling!
I'm among those who love your new hairstyle JACKIE and when it comes to Jilly walking she's quite happy walking the streets with all the sniffs and smells and people because she is by nature a very friendly little dog and nosy. We are forever starting and stopping as she peers at activities in the distance,
I think I am a very strange person. i keep very few momentos of people now gone. This could be because I moved around an awful lot in the past. I've a few things my dad crafted, my moms sewing box etc and my grandmothers 1800s singer sewing machine. My great grand dad's snuff box. That's about it in things but they are around to remind me of them all the time. When it comes to cards or letters just a few carefully chosen ones are saved. For instance I often take the last card from my mom on my birthday out to display. And it's the same with Roy. I have a Celtic gold ring I wear regularly, a pair of earrings, a tiny brass piglet he gave me on my last visit, a drawing and pastel by a local artist of the street in Beverley where my mother was born and that's it.
I don't envy my cousin Tony! Roy's house is a veritable overstuffed antique shop. Tony and wife Pauline are already wondering where on earth to start! At least my sons won't have much to clear when I depart.
Mike might drive over today and Mark often appears, toolbox in hand for this house which is an antique in itself! So must away and eat my porridge. One day I'll break out and have something different. Boiled egg and soldiers for example.
Take care everyone and not just from virus's in these troubling days!
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Starting with a tea set today just because. ❤️❤️ I found it interesting although I will admit the color scheme is not my favorite.
Petrus Regout "Thea" made bij Edmont Bellefroid. It was manufactured in 1933 and a total of 6500 (complete) sets were made.
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Jackie, Before we moved to our current neighborhood, I took the dogs to the off leash dog park every day and they loved it. When we moved here, the drive to the dog park was longer but I resolved to continue the practice until I figured out how much they liked the roads and trails in the neighborhood. That's when I stopped bothering with driving 15 minutes each way for a dog walk. Bessie walks only in a limited area near the house but Sasha loves to go all over the park. When a new building was being constructed a block outside our park, we would walk over there every Sunday to see how the building had progressed.Anne, I was raised by people who treasured "things" so it took me a lot longer to let go. Now I know that memories are in our hearts and not in "things" so my home is much emptier.
I love our fence, but today will be the day we wash it with baby shampoo and soft rags. Barbie
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I can well imagine it is very hard to let go of things once cherished by loved ones. If I hadn't come to live in Canada when we had to let a lot of stuff go I'd be in the same boat I guess.
We've just been for our trot around the church grounds. Very interested in a rather friendly squirrel today, our Jilly. Lots of joggers to wave to and one nice lady yelled "I love you as well". I think she meant Jilly the Bean, not me!
Mikes decided to stay home because a few huge black clouds are building up. So here I am all dressed up and nowhere to go! I try to make some effort if I know the family might arrive. Time to look scruffy again, and I bet Mark shows!
❤️Anne. 🙃🐶🌷1 -
A later tea break because I've been stripping trims off my other windows and this means up a ladder which I go at slowly these days. I was interrupted by George trying to dig out the tiniest mouse from under the sofa, no doubt a Brady victim. Luckily I was able to scoop it up when George was distracted and put it outside. Also have had to peg down the tomato house because it was trying it's best to walk across my garden in a strong breeze!
I love the idea of washing a fence with baby shampoo and assume it's because it contains no nasty chemicals.
Tea over just as I hear my neighbours shouting at Brady because he's stalking a bird. One day he'll get too old to bother!
Another very 1930's tea set designed before we knew of Sputniks... fascinating!
Back up my ladder!
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Happy Saturday! Another beautiful day here as well, not too hot, not too cold. I am doing my sheets today as my new routine is to do laundry on Friday and sheets on Saturday. I also got my house cleaned yesterday so all is good until next week.
I have to admit I am a little nervous about visiting the kiddos in the house but Lisa takes their temps everyday and they isolate as I do, so just praying all goes well. I think if they come within six feet I will put on my mask but otherwise no. Wish me luck.
Chicago also had demonstrations last night and Minneapolis seems out of control. And all Trump can do is worry about being censored on Twitter. Seriously??
Have a good day and keep safe.
Sandy
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Good afternoon friends. It is a sunny day in the low 70’s. I have been sorting through my online orders. I am still trying to coordinate plants, containers and soil. You would think it would be very easy but ordering from multiple sources, delays in shipping and now last minute order cancellations is a bit trying, especially since I don’t plan on going to the garden center. Most recently the large container I ordered for tomato plants just simply disappeared from my order. I thought it was shipped last week. Surprise, just as they were to ship, the item was cancelled as out of stock. I was hoping to plant my little seedlings along with the plants I ordered which are to arrive Tuesday on Wednesday. Now I don’t know if I will have enough pots and the temperatures are forecast to climb quite high which is not very good for new plantings. Now I am thinking about what I could use as shade for the poor little things. Pots will be too heavy to drag around on the deck.
So that is my day so far.
Barbie, your approach to everything is so calm and rational, I admire you. And wow, I love your fence! Someday I will have to replace my old 6’ cedar fence and they offer white fencing, plastic? vinyl? As an option. I have heard it lasts much longer than cedar. But I didn’t know it was necessary to wash it. I did the big job of water proofing my fence at first but then finally gave it up. It was expensive and time consuming. When I had dogs, I only walked them in the neighborhood. There were very few dog parks at that time and I purchased this house because it was close to a walking/biking trail. They enjoyed it.
Anne, did anyone show up to visit today? You kept some very meaningful items. That is lovely. I am a keeper. While I have memories, I am also comfortable being surrounded by things that are familiar to me, my own and my family’s items. I spent a lot of time as a child with my grandmother and she would dig things out of the attic, out of closets, or dressers and we would sit down and she would talk about her sister, or her mother, or other relative. I saw lovingly wrapped locks of hair, old clothing, quilts, letters, post cards, valentines and a steamer trunk. Very interesting to me. I was allowed to play with a few old toys that belonged to my mom and her sisters as well as some well worn old books. I am a sap for ‘sentimental stuff’.
Sandy, you will do fine with the family. You are a very careful person. I hope you can relax and enjoy the visit.
Jackie, the gifts of tiny mice are not something I would appreciate. Really would not appreciate the surprise. 😉 May the tomato house stop its travels.
Patsy, hello, I hope you are having a good weekend. Things are very strange here. People are doing just about everything. A number of people have asked me when I am going to start doing things. I said I do not know.
We had demonstrations here yesterday and afterwards a riot broke out and windows were broken out, the police stations d the court house attacked, a patrol car destroyed, officers attacked. It was crazy. I don’t know how this helps. At least no fires that I heard about.
Hugs, best wishes, and off I go. I have a sinus headache again today. So I think I will stop looking at this screen. Does not help.
Lin ❤️❤️
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Strange and scary times. I wonder how this will end up. It reminds me of civil rights demonstrations in the past. Great civil unrest going on and during a pandemic! I don’t think things could get any more unstable. I have been pleading with all family and friends to stay very careful and double down on isolating if possible. We even had a small nonviolate demonstration in front of our courthouse.
Today is cloudy and rainy. Everything is in bloom. The air is moist and our plantlife is in full growth mode. John mowed the grass yesterday and our sweet neighbors were mowing as well. They just mowed part of our grass while they were at it...great neighbors and so thoughtful.
When John was in Costco a couple of days ago he spotted big bunches of lovely red roses. I now have a big cheerful vase of red roses. Is that wonderful or what?
Today I must clip Katie’s toenails. Alert the military! This is serious! She considers this similar to having someone tear off her legs. I need to do this more often but I have to be ready for battle. Katie is strong and as crazy as they come. I cannot understand why clipping her toenails is such a drama. Wish me luck!
Our son got moved into the rental house and he is in such chaos he had to sleep on the couch. He needs help but he will not allow us to help. It is too risky for us to travel and try to help him put things away. He insists we stay isolated. He must keep working at his animation business at the same time. So as a mom and a worrier by nature, I will stay here and just wring my hands. He is a big boy and has somehow gotten along for years without my assistance. Hummmmmmmm
Wishing everyone a nice weekend.
Patsy☘️
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Lin, I love the white vinyl fence. We have had it for several years and this only the second time we've washed it. It's not that difficult. It was more pricey than wooden fencing but still looks new compared to the wood fences in other yards. We dont buy a lot of stuff, but when we do, we get exactly what we want.Sandy I understand your concern about visiting your grandchildren especially because you haven't gone into any building but your own apartment in so long. Take your mask, hand sanitizer, and a positive attitude We washed only a few sections of fence before it started raining. Jake opted to use Scrubbing Bubbles and a brush instead of baby shampoo and a rag.
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45 Fahrenheit here! Just saying! That's 7 deg C. And almost June!
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Yikes Anne! 24c here so almost as hot as Spain.
The foam filler has expanded nicely this morning so while it dries, which then allows me to cut off the excess, I'm enjoying a coffee break... well I would if George wasn't barking at nothing!
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We are facing a very hot week after today. Temps near 90 degrees F on the way. 🥵
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Oh, a totally pink tea day. 💕💕
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We have gone up to 8C here at almost 8 am. Positively steamy! Anne, digging out her thick winter pants.1
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Anne, some would say your fault for buying those billowing joggers!! 😂
I'm chuffed with myself because the windows are repaired so I just have to stick back the plastic strips with sealant. My neighbours popped round to admire my work and now, while cement dries, I'll put the kettle on then sit in the sun with my next read, The Mystery of Princess Louise.
Most of the country appears to think the virus has gone as they pack beaches and parks with little sign of social distancing but I'm happy to stay in my bubble, probably for a very long time.
I've never attempted George's claws Patsy as he is very ticklish around his feet. The groomer checks during her visits but it seems they don't get long enough to cause a problem. Of course you will worry about your son... you're allowed!
That's VERY pink Lin and I'm not sure I could cope with tea in such a bright cup. The macaroons are giving me a headache just looking at them. 🤢
Where's that cuppa I promised myself?
Happy Sunday 🤗
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Happy Sunday! It is cooler here as well but should reach 70 degrees F. Might be warm enough to sit on my balcony but we will see. I had a great time with the kiddos. I came in with my mask but then took it off but at one point sitting on the couch Robby asked me why I wasn't wearing my mask. I said well no one is sick and I think we are okay. He said but people are sick that don't even know they are sick, I put my mask on. Smart little guy.
I will be honest and say I didn't wear it all the time especially when outside. I asked Rob and Lisa if I should leave it on and they were comfortable with me taking it off. We were still trying to keep social distancing but Charlie does like to be held. I am just praying we as a family will be fine and didn't jeopardize our health. Big hugs were given with the mask on.
Patsy, I thought of this video when you said you had to cut Katie's nails. I think this would work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iiraDuxVYw
The riots are out of control and not the way a protest should be. I hope things settle down soon and of course now we have to worry about a second surge of the virus since a lot of them did not wear masks and were in each others faces. I swear this world is going to end soon with all that is happening. Not the way George Floyd would want to be remembered.
Have a good day and stay safe.
Sandy
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I've put the heating back on AND my winter pants. Anne.1
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Good afternoon. Finally a bit of sunshine popped out. It is now 70 degrees. I was busy puttering around and tragedy struck. Something (I am guessing a rabbit) ate my almost ready to be potted tomato plants that were out on the deck in a tray. I am so sad. I will pot up what is left and hope for the best. No worries about having enough pots now.
Meanwhile, I will give the indoor route a go. Heirloom cherry tomatoes are being germinated now.
It might not work but there are no bunnies in the house. ☺️
Businesses announced early closings. 5pm this evening. In anticipation of further violence and property damage. It has been a nasty couple of nights here. I was up watching coverage of the disruptions last night from about 11:30pm to 1:30am. All the property damage, police up all night patrolling, community leaders trying to talk the crowd into dispersing. One patrol car demolished, personal injuries from thrown rocks, masses of tear gas. Absolutely a mess.
Anyway, no one is talking about the virus now. I see the U.S. has almost 18,000 new cases today according to the tracker I follow. I will continue to stay home.
Sandy, I am glad you had a good visit with the kids and hope everyone continues to be well. No pictures of the pup? I have seen the peanut butter video quite a few times. It is funny.
Anne, I had my hooded sweatshirt on for a while today but it is off now. It sure felt good.
Jackie, I did like the bright pink pot but the rest, well, I couldn’t edit it out. The pink cookies looked like styrofoam to me. 🤣😂🤣 Good job on the windows. You are quite handy!
Barbie, thanks for the information on the fence. I need a lot of linear feet (is that right) of fencing as my entire backyard is enclosed. I am thinking I am old enough that the cheaper cedar would be a better deal. I don’t know if I would get my money’s worth from the larger investment.
Patsy, how did the toenail project turn out? Or is it still pending?
Wishing all health and happiness. ❤️❤️
Lin
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Oh Lin, if only we didn't live so far apart you would be welcome to my 6 spare cherry tomato plants. What an amazing indoor garden. You could grow most things in there I'm sure.
Squirrels are running riot at the allotments stealing strawberries. I see them each evening I visit to water our seedlings. Pesky things are taking them before they have a chance to ripen!
Early coffee and shower time. Another gorgeous day ☀️🌞
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I'm up early after a surprisingly good nights sleep! Just reading the BBC news and see a photo of the Yorkshire garden at the Chelsea flower show. A photo of Bill and Ben the flower pot men as well! For those of you not in the know The Flower Pot Men was a children's TV show way back when. But best of all, the Queen riding her horse at 94 years old which has got me yearning for a horse as well! After all I'm a chick compared to her majesty!
I was quite down in spirits yesterday. No Sunday phone call from Roy, and Dave and Marie also gone, plus the dreadful tragedy unfolding across the border. Well I find my fingers in the cookie jar when I'm upset which doesn't help, but today is a new day, it's warming up, and there's a photo of our queen riding her horse. That's the secret of old age in normally healthy individuals I think. Grieve, but then carry on; delighting in the people and pets still with us (even the pesky squirrels) doing our chores, applying our earrings and lipstick, and riding a horse - who knows, there's time yet!
Hope today is good for everyone.
Anne and the Bean. xxxxxx1 -
Teapot morning. No information was included with the photo. But it is NOT pink. 😉
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Happy Monday! It feels very chilly here although it is 62 degrees. It is overcast and rain is expected. Maybe a good rain would stop this looters, it is so out of hand. Chicago is basically shut down with only those who live or work able to get past the national guard. The looters came into the suburbs yesterday and so much damage and deaths. It really is scary.
Just staying in today and will ride my bike later. That's it from me.
Sandy
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