Senior Golden Sneakers
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It was a fun birthday celebration yesterday. We had a fabulous side-walk meal with no one around us…and after an order of homemade “garlic meatballs” and a Steak Salad: with Mixed greens, tender sirloin steak, red onion, ripe tomatoes, “crispy garlic”, gorgonzola, and “sweet roasted garlic dressing” we pretty much guaranteed people not getting close to us LOL. (photo)
Later in the early evening, it was time for dessert, fresh picked fruit and games outdoors at my daughter, her husband and grandkids etc. They are such great kids…love them to death. While tech savvy etc. they don’t post to social media, so we don’t post the kids to FB etc. – otherwise…
Today, I got up extra early this morning at 4:15am – coffee, walk etc. Later I wanted to buy a cheap webcam for my desktop and had no idea the pandemic had caused a shortage of this older technology. Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Office Depot and several others said the same thing “none available in store” but could order for a later delivery… people working from home apparently found the built-in camera on their iPad / cell phone etc. wasn’t enough.
Patsy – I saw your comment about keeping blood sugar normal and trying to maintain strength through exercise…exactly my plan. My eating is focused on insulin control and it has made a huge difference in my overall health. Like you, I want to address strength maintenance as well…I need it and realize I am a bit scrawny in the arms (and a few other spots). Good luck! Glad your daughter is doing better, we have a friend that recently was hospitalized for cellulitis and like you noted – it’s no joke.
Sandy – That birthday card was so cute I did a print-screen to share with her. Thanks for the compliment. I’m a fortunate guy with Jean – she has a good heart towards others (even more for animals). Again – Thanks.
Buzz – Thanks for the well-wishes and I hope you get as much improvement in your strength and mobility as possible.
Lin – you mentioned storms yesterday and as I type this I hear thunder in the background. It was a gorgeous day for the most part and the rain was less than forecast – but tonight should be thunderstorms. Being selfish, I just hope cable doesn’t go out. LOL. Hope that shower helped the “itching.”
Jackie – I will pass along your birthday wishes to Jean. I know she will appreciate it.
Patsy – Last but not least HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Bob
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Another busy day culminating in me spending a half hour colouring my hair pink while my evening meal cooked. I was so fed up with it’s untidy length and grubby grey that washed out my features, well I thought it did anyway, so it’s now rose gold! Only semi permanent and most will be cut off when I finally visit my hairdresser next Thursday but it’s condition has improved considerably along with the colour. 👩🏽🦰
I love Clarice Cliff designs and today’s teapot in particular. Susie Cooper is another favourite from that era.
Patsy, I’m thinking you must be having a terrific birthday with so many plans in place so forget the world’s woes for now And enjoy every moment. Did anyone think to buy you Mary Trump’s Too Much and Never Enough as a gift? Reading just one short review confirmed my suspicions about his psychotic tendencies.
Another late night so off to bed.
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And same to Bob's JEAN!
Hi everybody. I downloaded Mary Trump's Too Much and Never enough onto my computer where I have started to read what makes Donald tick. Sitting in this wheelchair hurts after awhile.
Trying to visualize JACKIE'S PINK HAIR---lol!
to each of you but typing is too difficult tonight!
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Happy late birthday wishes to Bobs lovely, caring Jean.
Not hanging around because the machine has the hiccups again.
Decided I want pink hair as well, AND it's grocery shop day. Rose gold appeals.
Hope Patsy hasn't a hangover and Buzz is enjoying her book.
Tenth day of over the top heat.
Smiled when I read a USA Trump campaign officials remark on border closure, - no one wants to go to Canada anyway.
Off to shower,
Anne 😇❤️
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Another Clarice Cliff design
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A gorgeous day, warm and sunny so we had a fab walk across the moors. On our way back to the car George went under a gorse bush and came out with something disgusting (I won’t spoil breakfasts!) so we had a fight to get it into a doggy poo bag, the only thing available for me to touch it!
About to turn into our track when I noticed the garbage truck easing its way out so paused only to hear blast of car horn. Looking in the mirror I could see a young man in his van ranting so I waved him past but more fist waving so I got out to explain why I hadn’t turned in but only received verbal abuse before he raced away. Oh dear, we seem to have so many angry young men in our midst these days! The driver of the garbage truck did give me a cheery thank you wave as he drove out and that made me smile!
I sort of followed the bean burger recipe from the New York Times but went with Mediterranean flavours rather than spicy Mexican and also added a small amount of soya mince since I have enough in the cupboard to see me to the end of my days! The recipe suggested an egg to bind the mixture but once mashed, the beans remained very moist so I decided a squirt of tomato purée would be enough. Well, perhaps after all I didn’t follow the recipe that much!! I’ll pan fry one this evening and report back.
Bob, I can understand why you might miss visits to your gym. My brother realised he needed to build his strength up a couple of years ago and made amazing advances at his gym but it was early lockdown for him living in Spain where his local authorities Are still reticent about opening up many facilities. Thank goodness I have the dogs to get me out daily as I’m not so sure I would walk so far on my own. What a fabulous day for Jean and I’m loving the name of the restaurant you visited. Lazy Garlic was another addition to the bean burgers that wasn’t in the original recipe!
Anne, I wonder if that’s the campaign official that lost his job! No strange looks at my new look hair while out today and it’s certainly given me a boost. My neighbour had suggested blue steel as a colour but although I loved the look of it on the pack I thought it probably too harsh for my old face. 😛
Another Clarice Cliff set, thanks Lin. 😁
Ha Buzz, how did I know you would already have your hands on that book? 😉
Hello to Sandy and Patsy plus anyone else popping in. Must get on.
Jackie looking very pink and golden!! 🙃😌
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A very cheery hello on a very wet morning. Since it is fire season, we welcome moisture to keep things less likely to flame up. When weather permits, I love to do my exercise regime outside on the deck. Katie loves to race around barking endlessly...protecting us from all who would harm us, no doubt.
I also had a lovely birthday. John did indeed have a choclate cake stashed in the refrigerator down in the store room. I confess to having two glasses of champagne. One with the dinner and one with the cake. Nice chats with both of our adult children. Our daughter diffidently has cellulitis. She is on antibiotics but refused to go to the hospital. Her doctor is concerned but is keeping tabs on her. She will know the results of the Covid test in about 5 days.
Okay! I also have the new book about the Trump family. Could not resist it. Although we already know most of the juicy stuff. The niece is showing up on all the talk shows. Not sure about her motives, but it doesn’t matter, does it?
Bob: About the b’day card, John also does photoshop and layout work. He loved the card as much as I did. He said you did a masterful job. Very creative. Thank you.
Jackie: you know I love colors and my hair is sort of faded dark brown. My mom used to say our heritage was “Black Irish”(?) I have tried to color my hair and that murky color keeps showing up. I guess that is what I am stuck with, no matter what. Hope little George is doing okay. I know the thought of him suffering any sort of disability is worrying.
Anne: enjoy your shopping and your day with Mike. You two always seem to have lovely chats and adventures.
Lin: are you ever tempted to buy any of those amazing teapots? You are a puzzle champ. It has to do with recognizing shapes and spacial relationships. Not sure if it is an acquired skill or I are you born with it?
Ooooooops the typing has gone wonky,
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Good afternoon. I got busy this morning but I am here now.
A very hot day with all sorts of flying stinging things thrown in for good measure. 🤣😂🤣
Patsy, your birthday sounds absolutely lovely. Did you say you had leftover cake? 😉. I am glad you spoke to both of your children. And I am hoping your daughter is well soon. I have never understood much about cellulitis. Our Pastor’s wife had that from time to time as well as Crohn’s disease. I know she was ill often. Enjoy the book. Nuf said. 😒
Jackie, those patties look marvelous. I am sure you will enjoy them. When I want to fuss and make bean burgers, I love them with (nearly) salt free salsa. Yum! What a wild change for your hair color. Great!!!
Anne, sorry that you seem to continue to have iPad troubles. Hope you and the Bean are well today. And so hope it is not as hot in your area as here. No one is outside this afternoon. I went to the mailbox and not even one garage door was open. Very unusual. Good shopping trip??
Buzz, ❤️❤️hello❤️❤️! I hope you are better each day and that you enjoy that book. Please, no high blood pressure over his antics. I am praying for RBG as we learned today she is back to cancer treatments. May she continue to be the toughest lady ever.
Bob, the garlic meatballs look good. They could only be better if they were vegan. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Yes, a nice shower helped with the itching and I dug out my organic bug repellent which is helping as I water my plants. Well, as our positive cases surge more and more, people are calling for gyms to be closed again as non-essential. So our governor has a press conference mandating schools be at least 50% in person, no distance learning to be allowed full time. Get the classrooms ready, the kids must go back. No word on the gyms.
Sandy, hello. I think I missed you today. 🙋🏼♀️
My handyman/lawn care guy is coming over this afternoon. He says he can spray the wasps. He didn’t answer my text inquiring if he had ever treated this type of burrowing crazy insect. I hope he can prevail. Meanwhile, I have a call in to a pest control service to find out how much it would cost for a treatment, no contract . They always want a contract.
I continue to get in on Zoom calls related to agriculture. Crop conditions, government programs, basis spreads on corn and beans. So much new stuff that I am just not taking it all in. Especially with cover crops and the movement to not kill it before planting. Must read more.
Yesterday I tried to get stocked up and actually placed a number of orders and ran around picking things up and getting deliveries. The error rate seems to be climbing. And there is no recourse. I called one store after delivery and customer service said, oh if you picked up your order we cannot help you, hold on while I transfer you, so I get the shopping service arm of the store and explain the issue again and the person says, sorry I cannot help you it seems to be a problem with the programming of the shopping app. You will need to contact them. At that point, I surrendered. Total waste of time. Just makes things so expensive to have damaged items, leaking items, totally wrong items that I cannot eat due to allergy. Okay, I will quit now. I think I need to cut back to carrots, peanut butter, rice crackers and frozen fruit/veggies. Those things are usually just fine. ☺️
Oh and I decided to stay as far away from these harmless wasps as possible (if I can). My friend sent me a photo of her friend’s husband who was apparently attacked by wasps (specifics not provided) and he was in the hospital overnight. A tough guy, former Marine etc. in the photo with a virtually unrecognizable face. So much swelling and redness. Eeeeck!
Be well.
Long distance hugs. ❤️❤️
Lin
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My reading is better than my typing so I'm just bringing hugs and love to you all. Buzz 1
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Happy Friday!
I went for my wellness/physical this morning and I am healthy. Odd kind of exam without changing into a gown and no exam of ears, nose or throat due to covid. My weight was the same as last year even though I tried so hard to lose this week. Due to easy bruising she said to take my baby aspirin every other day and because I get tired easy she said to take some vitamin B12 and Centrum Silver because I am old. (she didn't say that) I gave her a sheet of the blood pressure tests I have been taking but she said they do not warrant a pill.
Now I just have to wait on the blood work. My mammogram came back benign and all my other tests are up to date. She did suggest a shingles vaccine but I don't think they are covered by insurance. So hopefully, I don't have to go back for a year.
Lin, I don't blame you for not wanting to interact with those wasps. I hope the handyman can get rid of them for you without having to have an exterminator. I am sorry you are having such a hard time with bad deliveries, I have been lucky with Walmart. I guess I am lucky I have no food allergies except my tummy does not like cauliflower or brussels sprouts and yesterday I found out I can't eat iceberg salad. Maybe those are considered allergies.
Patsy, I am so happy for you and knew John would make your birthday special. To make it even better you talked with your children. I am sorry about your daughter and still praying for negative results on her test.
Jackie, I hope you post a picture after the bean burgers are cooked, I can't visualize what they will look like. I am not sure what a gorse bush is, but I am curious as to what George could have come out with. I hate rude people but you have to be so careful these days with road rage and guns. I am glad the garbage guy was grateful. How about a picture of you in your new color???
Anne, we too have excess heat and might reach a heat index of three digits tomorrow. I swear if Trump gets in I am sneaking to your house but I might have to bring the kiddos and their parents with me. lol
Buzz, so glad to hear from you again.
Bob, you are very good with graphics, do you use photo shop??
Time is getting away from me. I am doing laundry ate a very late brunch and now have to ride my bike before visiting Joe.
Have a wonderful and safe day.
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The bean patties were very tasty but as was suggested by the person whose recipe it is, they fall apart as they cook! I doubt adding an egg to the mix would have made a difference but still, when I have more time during Winter months, I'll make them again.
Sandy, great news your health check went well even if not as thorough. You did better than me when being weighed in a medical centre as mine is always higher! Believe me, you dont want to know what George found under the gorse bush... I'm still trying to lose the image in my miñd! 😖
Here's a photo I took to send to a friend this morning... very pink!
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Love it Jackie!!! You look terrific!!1
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Wahoo! Love it Jackie! ❤️0
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SANDY, the more the merrier! We are suffering the same weather as you. No end in sight. It's not so much the heat as the humidity. I should warn you though, if these conditions continue I am thinking of investing in an igloo in the Arctic circle.
Michael was rather non committal with my declaration of becoming a strawberry blonde and copying JACKIE so I remain a greying motherly mouse. He's becoming staid at 58.
Oh friends it's impossible to type with slow halting letters. I'll try again tomorrow.
Anne.
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Jackie! If it were me...I would buy several boxes of that color just to make sure I always had some on hand. It is your color, my dear. Rarely does this happen. You found a flattering color out of a box that you apply yourself.
Reading a bit more about family Trump, then a glass of leftover champagne and then get ready for bed.
Goodnight little ones, sleep tight.
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Yesterday was a great day. Jean had a birthday lunch planned with a decades-long girlfriend. I love when she gets together with her friends. Did some banking, groceries and cooking early-on. I headed for the mall for a 2nd round of walking before stores opened at 11 a.m. – huge 6 story facility and a nice change of pace. Closed the day with a Jean/Bob walk. Logged more steps than any day since March.
Weather is great today. Finished walking by 5:30 am. Crisp air, birds, sunrise and Nat King Cole in my headphones. LOL This afternoon we have a small / short family high school graduation celebration for a nephew at my sister’s home.
Anne – I passed along your birthday wishes. As for the “pink hair” I wish I had enough to worry about color.
Lin – That Clarice Cliff design was very colorful and unique… liked it! The garlic meatballs were awesome. As for vegan, my eating has changed a lot over the last 1-2 years. I actually “play” with recipes trying to get a large number of satiating foods in a meal without having astronomical calories. My processed carbs is almost nothing compared to my old days and meat consumption is half what it was once. I actually love veggies and salad more now than ever before. We have never re-opened gyms – so I will just do what I can. I agree re: the schools – to long a topic to post – but important. I have several family members that are teachers, nurses and law enforcement – so I get all different perspectives.
Jackie – Glad you have been having some nice weather. As for the gym, I still have heard nothing about openings although some facilities have filed suit against the governor. Who knows? I want to get back but pretty much live with the “it is what it is” philosophy. The bean burger recipe sounds great – I like both Mediterranean and spicy Mexican flavors.
Patsy – Glad you had a wonderful birthday along with cake & champagne – you party animal! Glad you enjoyed the posting and John’s seal of approval.
Sandy – thanks… I use several editing programs (Photoshop CC, Lightroom etc.) I must have spent 1000’s hrs over 20 yrs learning through photography groups and tutorials. Always wish I had started young and my career would have gone in another direction. Always liked fixing photos to the point no one noticed - especially editing wedding photos…switching faces of people with horrendous expressions in a family photo, removing people that didn’t belong etc. Jean and I worked as a team, but no longer can shoot those large gatherings – Mr. Arthritis gets in the way…LOL.
At 4:30am it was 63 degrees and it is going to 91 degrees… Tomorrow was forecast to be 100% sun and that has changed to a p.m. heavy T-Storm… so I’ll take all the sunshine I can get.
Have a great day everyone. Bob
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Agree with PATSY, JACKIE, if you find something you like - stockpile! This goes for lipsticks and anything that suits us. Manufacturers are forever discontinuing much loved favourites.
We are in for another sizzler of a day, actually two days and much worse than yesterday which had me scuttling inside and Jillys water bowl needing refilling.
It said today on the radio that RV sales in Canada are sky rocketing as Canucks no longer travel abroad but choose to explore our beautiful country instead. I'd love one, but they must be difficult to manoeuvre?
All the front garden spuds are growing at an alarming rate and flowering. My neighbour commented on my pretty front garden - I don't think she knows what potato plants look like. If this works guess what will be growing next year as the tulips fade away! A pretty front and new potatoes for fall. Win, win!
I'm on a new page on a new day so can't turn back now and read what you all wrote, but know I enjoyed everyone's comments. I remember BOB social distancing with garlic and BUZZ popping in.
So I'll away, having consumed my four minute egg and (homemade bread) toast. Must make hay whilst the sun isn't too hot,
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Thank you one and all for your comments about my hair which is a confidence boost. I was wondering halfway through the process what on Earth I was doing! I did buy 2 boxes in case one wasn’t enough for my thick hair but you’re right Patsy, I need to stock up. Can’t wait to see my hairdresser’s reaction. She’s always talked me out of colours other than natural when she did my highlights!
Honestly Anne, most of these colours are at most semi permanent and some are one off colour for partying or festivals so wash out. If you hated A colour it would soon be gone!
If this COVID and lockdown has reminded me of one thing it’s how important it is to let fun enter my life at every opportunity because we never know! 😉
I must do some housework then visit the allotment with my neighbours to dig up the potatoes because they went sea fishing yesterday and brought home mackerel so I have a couple of fillets to grill later. New potatoes will be a perfect accompaniment.
Back later 🥰
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You look great JACKIE, maybe get the hairdresser to do something similar in highlights? That could be fun. I once tried dyeing my hair with strong tea, however it didn't really work. Just became a fly trap! Until rapidly washed again that is. Don't try it folks!
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Good morning. I forgot to charge my iPad so this will be short while I go plug it in (cord doesn’t reach very far)
“Art deco teatime! Fantasy Birds Teaset Art Deco Teapot Cream And Sugar Gibsons 1930s Tea Party”
I think this set is for sale. But no, I am not pursuing it. ☺️
All the best to my friends.
Lin ❤️❤️
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The first flower appeared on my zucchini plants this morning. I am very pleased. There is a cucumber ready to pick so it will be part of our lunch. It will be warm today and I have plans to work in the yard this morning. This afternoon we will assemble several boxes of stuff to take to the thrift shop. Jake is up and busy doing laundry and planning meals for today and tomorrow. Life is good. Barbie 0
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Trying to check up on my special friends daily, if possible. My facetime Dr's visit was uneventful yesterday, and standing gets a smidgin easier daily. Hugs to each of you...
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Happy Saturday! It is another steamer here as well. I hope it cools down before movie night tonight. The grandparents and Bryanna will be celebrating Charlie and Robby's birthdays tonight, first with portillo's (famous hot dog place) then birthday cake and treats with the movie. No wonder I can't lose weight!!!
Hopefully my son has up his tent to protect us from the sun. It will be fun for the kiddos.
Barbie, I have a bag of clothes ready for charity but I don't know who is accepting them right now. I will have to look into that. I am glad life is good even in all this turmoil.
Lin, pretty tea set, stay cool today.
Anne, you reminded me of when I was a teenager and had dyed my hair very dark and didn't like it so I immediately tried to dye it blonde and it turned green. I had a date that night but for the life of me I can't remember what I did to correct it. I think everyone is renting RV's to vacation in this year so they don't have to stay in hotels. Congrats on the spuds as you call them.
Jackie, your hairdresser will probably ask why you need her when you did such a good job.
I agree, staying positive is the best way to get through this pandemic. Enjoy your meal it sounds delicious and healthy.
Bob, yes, you could have had a career in graphic arts with your talent. I could use that talent to take some people out of pictures. lol
Patsy, I am thinking I might buy the book as well, is it a good read??
Buzz, hope today is another good day!!
Time to put my sheets in the dryer, have a good day.
Sandy
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Went outside without shoes to test the heat. Almost burnt the soles of my feet! It's like a furnace. Shades of things to come - earth warming? No walks today on hot sidewalks for little dogs!
The two a/c's are working well inside.
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Hello sneakers! We have a sunny day and the heat as well as humidity is climbing into the uncomfortable range. To day we continue our usual tradition of a few chores and GREAT NEWS! We heard back from the tree trimmers. we have not seen them yet, in person, but we are at least communicating and they seem to know our phone number.
I became inspired by Jackie’s bean burgers so that will be on our menu tonight. If I disguise veggies, John accepts them as meat, sort of...poor guy. I am always trying to trick him.
It is time for Katie’s monthly grooming session. This is such a production. But she is a labradoodle. Like poodles, they must have regular beauty appointments.
Trump’s niece does a kind of analysis on Donald and the family dynamic. Interesting but I have just started reading it.
Bob: I had two life long friends that sadly passed away. John was also very supportive of our friendship. It has been at least 10 years since they passed and on their birthday each year I can hardly stand it. That funny old saying means a lot. “It takes a long time to grow and old friend.”
Sandy: sounds like a wonderful family celebration. Just be careful and safe!
Jackie: you are so right about the importance of fun whither during a pandemic or not. My mood changer is watching YouTube comedy routines when I am feeling cranky. John just acts silly and teases me like crazy school boy. He would dip my pigtails in the inkwell, if I had pigtails or inkwells. He loves to pop me with a dish towel. Really!
Anne:: you and Jackie can grow anything! I am constantly amazed at your ability to nurture and grow sticks and little tiny seeds into wonderful growing and thriving plant life.
Lin: take care my friend. Hope those evil flying creatures are gone now. They would terrify me.
Off to reload the washing machine.
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Love JACKIE"S picture! Halfway through Mary Trump's book. Not much we don't already know! Too tired sitting up so getting ready for bed!!! Buzz 1
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Hello, all charged up and watching old B&W movies while mulling over colors for a die cut with many little pieces which eventually becomes a bird. So far everything I have cut does not suit me. I have cut some new paper as background for the fronts of some cards. I love the designs so it was a pleasant task.
It is crazy hot and windy. Heat index, who knows? Don’t want to know. I will just stay indoors. While I watered my plant pots very well this morning, everything is wilting out there in the sun and wind. And the flying bombers are flying around at top speed. Doesn’t anything bother them? And no, my handyman/lawn mowing guy did not show up last evening, didn’t text me, maybe he changed this mind? The pest control service didn’t call yesterday either.
Patsy, have a great day and hide those vegetables well. I would guess John is on to your tricks. Wonderful that the tree trimmers have finally contacted you. I hope they are able to get to your job soon. Still dreaming of chocolate cake. 🤣😂🤣
Anne, my friend, keep your shoes on out there. You might step on a bug! What does Jillo think of the heat? Good for you and your lovely potato plants. Well, they are blooming which means they will start setting new little spuds underground. Sometimes my dad would let me hunt for a few new potatoes, quite carefully, as the remainder of the crop continued to grow. We liked baking potatoes best of all. It was the excitement of the gardening year to dig the hills of potatoes with large potatoes the same as gold.
Sandy, I *really* hope it cools off for your celebration and movie night. Don’t forget some bug spray. Some of our Goodwill stores are taking donations now but you have to call ahead as not all stores are open. They quarantine new donations so sometimes they are full. And yes, Walmart was the place that gave me a leaking vinegar bottle and bananas that looked like they had gone a couple of rounds with a mean veggie. A local grocery store is the one with the programming issue and always, always multiple errors. They are always so busy and have added additional curbside pickup times. I don’t think they can keep up. If you want an order fast, there is a $9.95 charge for curbside pickup and they have added home delivery which is $10 I think. Whole Foods makes the fewest mistakes and they have also added more home delivery times which is great. They also have a $9.95 charge for a quick delivery or if you want a one hour window for delivery rather than two. It is musical groceries here, or spin the wheel or something. 🤣😂🤣
Buzz, yes, you stopped by again❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I am excited to hear from you again. Please feel better each day dear friend.
Barbie, it is lovely to see blooms on our vegetable plants. I hope you have zucchini soon. Congrats on the cucumber. I am watching the green tomatoes getting larger. Fingers crossed that someday they will turn red. But I got a very late start so I will be content with green foliage. 😄
Jackie, yes, for certain keep some of that lovely color around. We may have more shortages and supply issues going forward. Our delivery services have apparently decided they have to slow down. The post office has cut way back, I find packages often are left at the regional distribution hub for a day or two before coming out to our post office. Fed Ex has been a day late several times as has UPS. I guess they need to be in this for the long haul. Never know what will be in short supply next.
Bob, your photographic skills are considerable and we are lucky to enjoy some of what you produce. Enjoy the celebration this afternoon or if it is over, I hope you had a good time. Ah, Mr. Arthritis, fie on him. Gets in the way too often. Hello to Jean.
I am thinking of opening a new puzzle. Just finished reading a mystery. And there are the birds to construct. But then a puzzle sounds good.
Be well my friends.
Lin ❤️❤️
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Nearly finished a long post when MFP disappeared then asked me to log in again. Of course the post is lost!! 😬😦😲.
Just coming up to midnight so can’t start over but instead wish everyone a pleasant, safe evening. Have fun at the movies Sandy and as ever, take care. ❤️
Jackie
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I've just been and watered my potatoes in this heat. Mary Jo and Mark stopped by and she is green with envy because hers are poor specimens and are wilting. She thinks she over watered. I try for every other day. She's more of a gardener than myself so I don't know. The biggest thrill of my young life was seeing the potatoes emerge when the soil was dug over. That changed however at the age of eleven. The war just over, we kids were expected to go in the fields and pick the potatoes off the frozen earth on our two week autumn break from school. The young chap who drove the tractor was a German prisoner of war and we all thought him lovely because he gave us rides on his tractor during tea break. A man, but today I think he was probably only about 19.
Very hard work and we each got 8 shillings after two weeks! I bought shoes with my earnings! Very proud of myself. An experience I've never forgotten. Then the men returned and my wage earning days were over until I left school. Somehow I can't imagine today's 11 year olds picking potatoes!
Here I go again reminiscing and all from watering my tiny "field".
Annie. 🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔🙃0
