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Happy Saturday! My landlord's handyman said he would come today to replace my balcony floor boards depending on weather but we just had some sprinkles so not sure if he will come or not. Lisa might also have movie night again depending on weather and if her new projector gets there in time. So no definite plans except for washing the sheets and riding the bike.
Pretty tea set Lin, but Anne I don't need milk in my tea, thanks anyway.
Buzz, please stay safe from Isaiah, we don't want anything to happen to you. My daughter is hoping for some big winds to knock a few shingles off her roof so that the insurance company will pay for a new roof.
Anne, I am happy for Michael but sad for you and Jilly. My order from Walmart was also a full order with no out of stock or replacements.
Nothing exciting to report so will just wish you all a great day.
Sandy
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Yesterday just flew by… cable box crashed and remote was bad too (lost 6-7 recorded programs (miss the old VCR) …returned to Spectrum… waited in line (social distance style etc.). Retd home & hooked-up with most features working and picture actually much better, BUT some functions not working --- on phone with cable co. for a long time. Rep determined software issue and set tech appt for Sunday afternoon.
Today is beautiful in high 80’s but thunderstorms expected tonight. Sunrise walk etc. Jean and I headed to mall for a second walk (not shopping) – hard to explain but we enjoy it and close to home. GARMIN came back to life late last night!!! Hoorah. Can track and sync again.
Jean’s FIRST tomato was picked today… made salad and can’t wait to savor at lunchtime. (pic).
Sandy – Thanks – my fav was the $160.00 Columbia Jacket for $33.00… it is really a nice jacket. Hope that artichoke / cod dinner came out nice. Sounds good. Happy bike riding! Enjoyed the Harry Styles video (AND LYRICS): “Just stop your crying It's a sign of the times Welcome to the final show Hope you're wearing your best clothes You can't bribe the door on your way to sky…”
One of our favorite bands is The Mavericks… here is a small sample of one of their older “fun” tunes”.
The Mavericks - Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down (Live in Austin, TX)
https://youtu.be/6zsAKJYBHyE
Here is a picture of Jean when we were on the bus with the band sharing a beer. She is w/ band member Eddie Perez…for years he toured w/ Dwight Yoakam. We had a blast on the bus (of course, we were the oldest people too LOL.) Their new album will be released Aug 21st it will be their first album sung entirely in Spanish. They just finished their 30 year anniversary last year.
Anne -- Figaro, Thelly, (Othello) – love it. Wow – you definitely have had your share of loving animals. I always had wanted a dog as a kid, but my older brother had a beagle that howled all night keeping neighbors up etc. and was given to someone else… so that eliminated my chances… My dad didn’t hate dogs…he just wasn’t a pet person. I think Jean would have animal farm here if al was perfect. LOL
Lin – Thanks for the usual “spot of tea” pic. Ha ha re: stuff for free. At the check out I joked with Jean and asked if she thought they might ring everything up and then give us cash. I double checked pricing with sales clerk before going to check out and she said “Yes, because they had been closed so long they wanted to “blow-out” all clearance merchandise quickly.”
Jackie – love the pic of the new door with “expensive cat flap.” And that pasty from the farm shop heating in the oven paints a great picture in my head… I think I smell it. LOL
Yes, I think the bargains are to drive sales, but some aren’t really great. Bankrupt JCP needs to lower even more – they say 40-60% off orig but when the orig $ is unreasonable then so is the sale. KOHL’s was great. It sounds like we are big shoppers, but we aren’t. I didn’t buy a thing for over a year, because I was so fat & refused go up a size. Now I have lost so much, I’ve had to buy clothes to replace stuff I just bought in January!
Thanks for the ACORN suggestion – just did a screen print so I don’t forget.
Bob
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Hello friends. I have been looking over my financial accounts today. I logged into all of them to check on balances, maturity dates on some things, and to make sure my passwords are still working. All done with that part. Now time to decide if I want to move some of my funds around and some hunting for the best rates. I know, you are laughing uncontrollably 😂🤣😂🤣😂☺️ It is worth a try.
I am missing another pool party this afternoon. I hope they post lots of pictures. I heard the little girl actually designed her own birthday cake. She didn’t make it but designed it. She would be a third generation cake designer!
Sandy, I hope you have movie night tonight. We didn’t even get a sprinkle of rain today. It keeps missing us. Did you get new deck boards today?
Bob, great looking salad. Yummmm. So you and Jean are groupies. I would never have guessed. 😂🤣
Do you have an Acorn TV subscription? I have had one for years but I may not renew. I’m fact, I have watched for a long time, my subscription may have run out already. Best wishes on the upcoming service call.
Anne, lovely milk jug. I too take my tea plain. No milk, no sugar, no lemon. ☺️
Jackie, hello. Are the dogs happier with the steps,now?
Must move on. I can’t make up my mind what I want to do so I am going to just set everything aside and read some more in the mystery I have been reading, much more slowly than usual. I did receive a phone call to let me know I have some books ready to pickup. So maybe I should get a move on.
Take care everyone. Best wishes all round, 🙋🏼♀️ Buzz, Barbie, Patsy and all the crew.
Lin
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Our big adventure today was to drive to the post office to mail some important letters then to the library curbside pickup to return a book, get two more and get my t shirt award for the summer reading challenge. Jake liked my shirt so much that he came home and joined the challenge.
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Well I am finally caught up with daily messages. That took forever, but I enjoyed catching up with everyone. It seems I get involved in something and when that happens MFP falls behind. I miss everyone !
Lots keeping me busy in the yard. My so called gardener has fallen way behind, so I took on some pruning of two sides of the house. All azaleas, camellias and a hydrangea were all way over grown. Glad that is all done. The rest is up to him to maintain....lots of shrubs, which I never planted. Definitely a felling of accomplishment though I have discovered a feel muscles I didn't know I had . LOL
Our son and family bought their first home about a month ago after being renters for so many years. They are excited about the move though a bit overwhelmed with all that is in the house now and wondering where it is going to go. Definitely time to decided what one really needs to keep and what can go. A big job ahead of them.
And our daughter informed us she and her family are moving at the end of August to a home that has 6.5 acres in a rural area about 20 minutes from us. A bit further but no problem because the 3 kids still go to the same schools. Pretty property, but a bit of a concern we think. With Calif fires the last so many years and lots of trees on the property they will have some work ahead of them. Being city kids "yard work" there will definitely keep them very busy. They are excited about the move and looking forward to having a veggie garden and maybe some chickens. Our daughter loves dogs, so there just may be another added to their 3.
Jackie, your staircase looks really nice as does the new door. Would love to have a tour of your place. Recently read a great book that took place in Cornwall, UK. It was called The Letter: An unforgettable novel of forbidden love, secrets and sacrifice by Ruth Saberton. A 5 star book that I could hardly put down. Loved it !
Buzz, glad to see that you are starting to feel better again. A motorized wheelchair just might make your journeys down the hall a bit easier. Stay safe and away from the windows. Thinking of you.
Lin, love this last tea pot. Probably my favorite so far. Stay cool inside and enjoy your great puzzles.
Anne, I think you just might also enjoy the book I recommended too. Glad your son will be back to work soon though I am sure you will miss his company. Enjoy hearing from you.
Sandy, your grandkids are growing up so quickly. Glad that you are able to enjoy them. We too are feeling being housebound due to the virus, but get out mainly to grocery shop with our masks on. Do miss seeing our kids and grandkids, but stay up dated about them. Did see them all about a month ago. Our shops and restaurants have all closed again per our governor. Lots of hard times ahead for many people.
Bob, must admit you have done really well with your MFP accomplishments. Love your wonderful looking healthy meals that you prepare. Keep up the good work and thanks for being a great motivator for all of us.
Patsy, I think of you often when you describe the area that you reside in. We were up along the northern Oregon coast as far as Tillimook last year with our rv. I am envious of your fog and the ocean. Only I can say that coming from the Calif valley with our temps currently in the middle 90s. Take care of yourself. The virus is no joke up our way either. We will get thru this.
Well I need to end this for now. Everyone take care of yourselves.
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Good to hear from you Diane. So much news to absorb and big changes!
Barbie, that sounds like a very good day to me. Post office and library combo, wonderful.
Sending along a photo of a very fancy tea set.
‘Enamel & Silver Tea Service Sealed Musashiya and Signed Masazane Japan, Meiji Period late 19th century’
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Lin
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Good morning Sneakers! Up here in the north country the rain is pounding on the windows and the window air conditioners making quite a rattle. My brave wee dog who barks at foxes, delivery men, strange strangers, lightening bolts, loud claps of thunder etc, is cuddled up as close to me as she can get. She has never heard rattling air conditioners before. Neither have I if it comes to that, but I can understand what the noise is. I'm not sure how she thinks doddery old Anne will protect her, doddery old Anne has enough trouble keeping upright at times herself. I'm hoping the rain will bring an end to the hottest July on record here. It's bad enough remaining upright on ice in the winter without wilting in summer heat.
Michael might come over, but I expect the rain will deter him. A last hurrah before he returns, reluctantly I think, to work. He's thoroughly enjoyed joining us carefree pensioners I believe as opposed to dealing with unpolite members of a more spoilt generation. Poor younger son Mark is still dealing with a kidney stone and Mary Jo is digging up spuds. Oh, And grandson Derek, laid off, is about to launch a video game he's been working on now he's going it alone. Can't wait to try it!
So all is sort of fine with the Anne family.
And all you dear Sneakers appear to be dealing with the plague very well. Despite presidents, unscrupulous governments world wide, folks having fun toppling statues, folks having fun breathing on each other on beaches, locusts devouring everything in sight, the sun is still rising, the rain is still falling and the planet continues its merry way,
And I must continue on mine. Move over Jilly Bean, the rattlings stopped.
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Happy Sunday! Movie night was great, a nice cool night watching Trolls ll. I didn't get home until 11:00pm but it is worth it to be with the kiddos. However, it doesn't really get dark until after the two young ones bedtime so they are pretty antsy during the movie.
I will be having a video call with my kids this afternoon and later a cocktail zoom with friends.
I will also ride my bike and visit Joe .
Anne, poor Mark, kidney stones are no fun, I remember when Bryanna had one. How exciting for Derek, is he launching it on youtube or elsewhere?
Lin, very elegant indeed. Yes, the handyman did come without notice so I cleared the balcony and he proceeded to cut a piece of flooring and said he would be back. A couple of hours later he returned and said well can't do the flooring until September because Menards and Home Depot had none is stock. So he left and I put all the furniture back along with my hummingbird feeder even though he told me no feeders are allowed. Mine is attached to my table and is hard to see with my balcony railing. I will defy the rules as long as I can, I love my hummingbird whom I call Buddy.
Diane, big changes for your children, exciting and scary at the same time. As explained earlier, since my son works from home and the kids aren't in school and Lisa's parents stay isolated we all feel safe in our bubble. We are mostly outside and keep our distance except for the kids who love hugs. I do not go in stores, only the dollar tree occasionally for cards. I do my shopping online and have groceries put in trunk with no contact. So far this has been working and I just pray it continues until they find a vaccine.
Barbie, I think it is only fair that you show us a picture of you in your new shirt.
Bob, very good deal on the Columbian jacket, I have a couple I bought from Amazon but who knows if they are the real thing. What fun to be on the bus with one of the Mavericks. Do we know how old you are or are you keeping that to yourself. lol
Jackie, you are either posting with me or just busy, either way hello.
Patsy, hope all is well with you.
Buzz, keeping safe I presume, hurricane due to hit today, be careful.
Have a great day everyone.
Sandy
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A partly cloudy Sunday. But it is to be a bit warm. I really can’t complain however.. hearing about the wildfires makes me nervous. A rain shower would be welcome. I pray for those in harms way. California and Florida!
John says he must mow again. The grass in Katie’s playground is getting too high. She is such a wimp she doesn’t like tall grass...well only to eat some of it and of course throw up in the living room. Sigh!,
Since her very short hair cut, she must have a blanket at night. We have seriously trained her to be a spoiled but well loved child.
We will talk to our son tonight. I chatted with our daughter yesterday. She has three dogs. A mental case standard poodle. He gets into everything and chews up garbage and his toys. He has skin problems and needs medical attention regularly. The other two are small mixed breeds and very ancient. Also needing constant medical care. It is so hard when the pets get sick.
Since John will be tired after mowing, I will fix our veggie burgers to eat indoors tonight. I had thought about dinner on the deck tonight. Another night when he is not so busy during the day.
I have been going through a phase of sleepless nights. Neuropathy in the feet. But it is manageable.
Coffee is brewed. Time to jump into action.
Take care dear ones. Don’t let your guard down.
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Wow, I love the Japanese set with beautiful colours cast by the enamel. Makes me wonder why styles changed so much to become plain and simple.
I’ve been enjoying the sort of day I love. A friend dropped in before I walked the pooches to leave a small amount of money owing then I managed to dodge showers round the village and back home for coffee. Lots of little jobs achieved including picking blackberries that I stewed with a couple of apples from my garden. Planning for the Winter months I ordered kiln dried logs and kindling for my log burner that are to be delivered tomorrow so sorted the space in my log store.
I’m now boiling a couple of spuds from the allotment so I can enjoy bangers and mash for my evening meal. My weigh scales still aren’t working even with a new battery so I’m not sure if the cheap Chinese batteries are to blame. I’ll have to buy locally and hope they work otherwise I’m a bit out of control sneaking wrong food! 😛
Great to hear from Diane with all her news. Worrying times lovey so stay safe. 😍. I appreciate your book recommendation especially because I had considered buying it a couple of months ago but some reviewers commented that they struggled with the story jumping from past to present. Perhaps that was their problem rather than the storyline! Next time I need to boost an Amazon purchase price to receive free postage I’ll buy a copy.
Juggling pans in order to add onion gravy to the menu and eyes streaming after chopping said onions so better concentrate on my cooking... back later.
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Good afternoon. Online church was good today even when streamed sideways. No really, it was a good message today.
Sandy, I am glad you had a good time last evening. Fun movie. I am sorry your deck work couldn’t be completed. A friend put some boards on his deck and is power washing the rest of the deck. It is looking pretty darn good.
Jackie, your day sounds terrific to me. Enjoy those potatoes this evening. And good for you on getting ready for fall and winter.
Patsy, very reasonable of you to make the switch to eating indoors this evening. We missed the rain showers once again here. I didn’t water this morning as I thought the plants would be fine for a day without a drink as our temperatures are down to the high 70’s. I am sorry that your daughter’s doggies are often in need of medical attention.
Anne, glad the scary sounds are over. What are you watching lately. I watched a couple of episodes of The Yorkshire Vet and I usually enjoy them but last night I got quite nauseated and then couldn’t sleep. Let’s just say a major surgery was involved. Argh. Wish they could sort more of the scenery from the real life procedures. They did show a bit of the Great Yorkshire Show. Wow!
I am working on some cards, reading, walking about gingerly as it appears I twisted my darn ankle again. Remember that bout of tendon issues? Seems to be back. Must soak my feet every evening for a while. I do not plan to try to go back to the reflexologist unless it becomes oh-so-much-pain that I cannot sleep at night. The bruising isn’t too bad this time and hoping it stays that way.
I have a number of photos to share but I realized several of them might trigger someone as one is that cake from the little girl’s birthday party yesterday. It is cute but I don’t want to cause anyone problems. The other is another puzzle I put together which I enjoyed as it is kind of memories from childhood and involves food products, unhealthy ones. That is not exactly the aim of MFP.
So, will post something entirely different.
Be safe and well my friends.
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Hi,....typing with one hand since the other is wrapped in ice to reduce swelling. Isaias was a washout, thankfully, but our shutters are still up. Tea set magnificent! Buzz 1
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I'm scratching. Lull in the rain brought Mark and Mary Jo over. We talked in the garden which meant Harry's mosquitoes zoomed in for din dins.
Thanks from me also for the book recommendation Diane. Any ideas are most welcome in this time of going it alone.
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Lost that one....Just found out you can't go back to the previous page. Live and learn.
Jackie, What are bangers and mash ? I suppose mash potatoes, but bangers ?????
I guess we have a senior dog now. Jacque, our 10 yr old toy poodle, now has heart problems. Between his vet and the cardiologist he is on 5 pills a day. Buying them from the vet can be very costly. Because they are people meds we just found out we can get these at Costco for a lot less money if they are not out of stock. Of course the most expensive one is out of stock; maybe shopping for a better price on this one. Too bad the lab work and xrays aren't available at a better price. He is a much loved part of the family, so we will do what we can. Thankfully he has always been healthy until now.
Well need to figure out what will be for dinner. Enjoy your evening.
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Buzz,[/b I'm glad to be hearing from you regularly and glad that you are safe from the hurricane.Sandy, bird feeders aren't allowed in my neighborhood because the seed draws rats. Hummingbird feeders are OK. I haven't worn my new shirt yet. Jim will get his soon and maybe I can get a photo of the two of us in our library reading shirts. Another simple day here--walked the dogs before breakfast, walked with a friend and the dogs after breakfast, walked with another friend mid morning, rode my exercise bike while watching the Mariners' baseball game with Jake in the afternoon. I did a few minor chores and spent time on the computer with my pals on MFP. Barbie in NW WA
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What are bangers and mash Diane? I'll leave you in suspense and let JACKIE explain, lol.
Clue. Think things that can sizzle and splash fat when cooking.
I'm having a day off today with the family.
But....wanted to wish everyone a happy Canada Civic Holiday if you are in the mood to take the day off and celebrate as well.
Cheers, Anne.
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Today’s doggie walk took us across the top of the moors where on a clear day, as Barbra would sing, I can see forever and that includes the south coast in the distance. Before the walk I drove into town to the local Aldi store and found it very quiet... not many people up at that time!! Staff were busy filling shelves but oh-oh, toilet rolls disappearing again so of course it has that knock on effect and I buy a pack even though I won’t need for weeks. I swear this Covid is doing as much damage to our psyche as physically!
I came home from the walk on the moors to find my order of logs and kindling has been delivered and neatly stacked by the log store so that’s another thing ticked off my list. Summer prices are reduced about 20% so well worth being organised.
Enjoying coffee before facing housework because although Rich vacuumed and I’ve dusted, there is still a fine layer of dust that must drift in the air before settling. Hmm, I was never one for methodical housework but think that’s the only option.
Email just arrived from the joinery company. They phoned when just now to say the bank transfer payment I sent wasn’t enough, then went into a complicated explanation of how on one section of 3 instalments they had forgotten to add tax. I didn’t really understand what was being asked so suggested they produce another invoice showing what I’ve paid and what they think is missing . That’s definitely one for later!
Diane, we call sausages “bangers”, not sure why but expect our Anne will have an answer. Bangers and mash was part of our staple diet way back when and these days is more comfort food. I buy locally produced sausages where the pigs are outdoor reared so they have a natural life and we enjoy gorgeous fat free sausages. In England we can buy a prescription from the vet for a small fee then order meds for our pets online at half the price, just have to upload a copy to the supplier. It’s legitimate so no risk of fake drugs being sold. Have you an option like that? My George was recently diagnosed with a heart murmur and I know I’d do my utmost for him whatever the cost so completely understand why your Jacque is so important in your family.
Reading about Barbie’s walking along with Bob’s reminds me I talked to 2 separate friends on the phone this weekend who rarely walk anywhere but complained about aching backs and lack of energy. Gentle persuasion towards stretching a few muscles comes up against the proverbial brick wall so I’m left feeling sad that they could both do more to help themselves.
Anne, I must assume you didn’t find an Avon lady to buy the SAS’s Skin So Soft spray to keep those pesky mosquitoes away? Will you see Mike today on his last day of freedom for a while? Jolly will so miss him and walkers!
Hi Buzz, delighted to see that hurricane didn’t bother Florida and particularly yourself. Perhaps a motorised vehicle would be a start for you to get about more but am guessing no physiotherapist is ever going to recommend it as their mantra will be no pain, no gain! 😑🥴 Whatever you decide, take things a small step at a time please! ❤️
Thanks for not posting naughty food pics Lin. 😄 That walrus is so cute I copied the picture to use as wallpaper on my new phone so thanks!
Oh Sandy, you are on the previous page and I’ve slept since reading your post so will catch up next time although do remember your balcony repair was started then left.., what a pain!
You’re over the other side too Patsy so waving across the pond! 🙋🏻♀️
Can’t easily forget Bob’s bowl of salad! Your food always looks so bright and cheerful it literally smiles at me. 😁
My morning has gone so a bowl of cottage cheese and fresh pineapple then blow away that dust!
Stay safe, keep well and keep an eye on the supplies of loo rolls coz here we go again!!
Jackie 😘
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Anne, you’ll notice predictive text has changed Jilly’s name! I usually catch sight and correct it. Doesn’t approve of walkies either... just tried to change to walkers again! I’m shouting at the screen!!
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Good morning, a cool and sunny morning. No rain overnight so I did get out to water all the plant pots. I am picking some cherry tomatoes now. Not many but it makes me smile to find a treasure. I saw a pink tomato on the vines that should produce small to medium sized tomatoes. I grabbed it and oh my, I see why it turned, blossom end rot. From excitement to despair in moments. 😄
Jackie, oh yes, send an invoice rather than droning on and on over the phone. I hope it makes sense. I received a text this morning to log in to one of my accounts. I receive a bit of money each year from my former employer for health insurance premium reimbursement (really NOT much) to compensate for throwing retirees from their medical plan. This is a new company this year so didn’t know what to expect. After receiving my direct banking information, they are instead sending a check BUT only a bit of the reimbursement. And it won’t be sent until mid-month. Okay. Bills and payments, all odd! I hope you get yours straightened out.
Anne, enjoy your day with the family. Interesting holiday. Apparently many businesses are open today?
Barbie, no bird feeders due to rodents! Oh, my. We have such an assortment of critters here, that I doubt there would be anything for them to eat. Probably sensible though.
Diane, I trust you will find less expensive options for your dog’s medications. Have I missed photos of Jacque on Facebook or here? The Southern California fires 🔥 are terrifying. Just something that happens each year. ☹️
Buzz, so glad the storm just moved on by Florida. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sandy, good morning
Patsy, how are you and John and Katie today?
Bob, 🙋🏼♀️ Hope all is well.
And for a daily teapot.
“ 1960s Crown Staffordshire 'White Roses' teapot “
Be well.
Lin
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I'm glad you mentioned the walrus JACKIE. I almost missed him and a bunch of posts this morning!
No not an Avon lady to be found! They've all disappeared, but the moskies haven't!
I think, but only think, sausages were named bangers in the Second World War. Made with loads of fillers rather than with much meat they tended to explode and split their skins when hitting hot bacon? fat.
Yes, we are hanging around waiting for Mike and Ive cleared out my food shelves while waiting. Got rid of a load of out of date stuff, mainly herbs and spices, leaving room for hoarding canned food for the next wave which Mikes friend who works for the surgeon advised me to do.
Looking unnaturally tidy in the food cupboard right now. Must remember to order toilet rolls on my next list! Plus fresh herbs and spices. I couldn't believe one or two containers expired in 2016! Where did the time go! Also must wash out the cupboards more often! I tell myself the cupboards and the dust will still be around when I'm gone!
I'm up to date on everyone's posts now! Apologies for not commenting! Must away,
Anne.
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Bangers for exploding sausages during WWII sounds typical British humour Anne so I'm sure you're right!
A couple of weeks ago I came upon a low calorie cooking oil spray can behind the usual olive and sunflower oils so went back to using it after a long break. A couple of evenings I had a rather upset stomach but couldn't understand why then for some reason, not particularly that, checked the sell by date on the back to discover it was Feb 2017! Into the bin it went and no upsets since!
A beautiful day and I've managed to put most of the logs into the store and decided the kindling and also 4 packs of compressed wood logs will have to be wheelbarrowed to my garage. The supplier also threw in a couple of packs of twizzlers, used by lighting and placing under the logs.... a bargain delivery!
My nice neighbours are away visiting family so friends of theirs are house sitting which is great for them as they live in the middle of Plymouth city. They've just called through the hedge to tell me one of the hens is dying so we agreed it be left in the corner of their run until morning and if dead I will dispose of it so their 2 childrren don't get upset. Wasn't expecting that one!!
I'm now going to check the invoice from the joinery company while chicken bakes in the oven that I'll have later with a green salad and coleslaw.
Jackie
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Happy Monday! I have a headache today and hope it is from my neck which has been bothering me. I spend too much time on the computer and I think my neck is strained. If the headache doesn't go away by tonight I will cancel sitting tomorrow just as a precaution. When the handyman was here Saturday he did not wear a mask even though he was outside but he still walked through my house and later had another guy with him to collect his tools. I am praying he didn't have the virus germs so I am a little paranoid. Our weather is much cooler today and it is a pleasure to have the windows open. My friends almost talked me into going to dinner with them tonight at a restaurant outside but then logic came to me and I don't want to leave my bubble so I declined even before the headache and btw no fever.
Jackie, glad you added the postscript, I was worried about the sick chicken. A baked chicken sounds so good, unfortunately I don't have a chicken to bake. You should be all set for winter which sounds so far away but isn't. Where has summer gone?
Anne, have you checked Amazon for that bug spray? Is your holiday a national holiday? It is amazing to find out how many spices are out of date and even in the refrigerator things like mustard and ketchup. I end up throwing lots of expired items away, living alone does that.
Lin, I hope you got that reimbursement all worked out, nothing is easy.
Barbie, that is why they don't allow bird feeders here as well. But not wanting hummingbird feeders doesn't make sense since there is no seed. One Day at a Time. will wait patiently for the photo.
Diane, sorry about your pup, they can get the same disease as humans and as our family we want what is best for them. Do you by any chance have dog insurance?
Buzz, glad to hear the hurricane fizzled out, we have enough to worry about and want you healthy and safe.
Bob and Patsy, hello.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Could it be SANDY that humming bird feeders are not allowed in case they attract wasps to the syrup?
Not to mention bears - just joking on that one, but I believe Winnie the Pooh was partial to syrupy things like honey?
We are back to ourselves at the moment. A storm rolling in so Mike drove home partially to miss it and also to miss all the cottagers driving back after the long weekend. It can't have been much fun on Sunday staring at a lake whilst the rain streamed down, but we did need it. I dug up one of my potato plants from the parched ground prior to the storm and got enough wee new potatoes for three meals. Will leave the rest for early September and maybe the second virus wave.
JACKIE mentioned a show series named The Detectorists? Daren't go back to check, but anyway a message came up when I tried to find it "not available in your country". I've been watching The Prisoner based on what happens to spies when they resign. Patrick McGoohans voice sounds like a Dyleck at times from Dr. Who. I wonder? (I am not a number).
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Was great… that whole cable fiasco resolved….the new box improved color, the tech improved internet speed and gave us a MUCH newer remote…never had a cable call go that well…since cable invented…
Today marks 49 years since my mom passed away after a 3 year cancer battle. She died at 57 and I was only 13 when she became ill (but back in those days and at that age you think people just eventually get better). I’d have to say I carried a lot of internal emotional baggage for several years…but in the final analysis, I only remember her HUGE heart for her children and her adoration of my dad. Oh well, circle of life and all that. (pic)
Lin – Yes, we subscribe to ACORN TV… Couldn’t stand waiting for Doc martin to come onto local TV (and with commercials) a year later than shown across the pond. Cable is changing so fast not sure what we will do down the road. So many streaming options and our phone is bundled etc. So we’ll see.
As for reading, Jean will sometimes get involved with a fiction book…I am addicted to Biographies of all kinds and other non-fiction 90% of the time. Hope your mystery book is coming along well.
Diane – THANK YOU. I still can’t believe the last 1 ½ yrs results. I am significantly lower than anything since high school… weighing in the last 2 weeks between 167-170 and wearing a 34 pants size; as soon as gym re-opens I hope to level off around 175-180. Congrats to your son and his famiy on the new home!
Sandy – I must say, the Columbia jacket was my fav purchase. The Mavericks bus was a blast. We were with the entire band. Our “invitation” came by way of knowing someone that was friends with one band member. Connections are funny… we had some VIP tickets to another bands concert, as Jean is bff’s with a drummers mother – and she used to babysit the drummer! LOL
No secret on age. I may be in my 67th year, but Jean turned 68 last month…so we joke about her robbing the cradle. On the downside…much of my family never reach 72 and Jean has a long line of 90-somethings. I told her to just mourn me six months and then “party-on.” Her response: “I have to wait 6 months?” That’s our kind of humor.
I don’t concentrate on age. I know too many that are physically alive, but have been the “living-dead” for years…no interests, no plans, no caring for others etc. I was out of the house and earning my own way while still a teenager. Can’t believe some of the “adults”today, still acting like "dependent children” but in their 30’s & 40’s. ps – you are looking great!
Hope everyone is having a great Monday… Bob
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Hello everyone. Late night but a busy day. Had to have my foot examined again. So far, so good. In a manner of speaking. It was a hot muggy day. Made everything twice as hard to do. Thank God! I had leftovers to throw on the table. taco bowl salad. Black grapes for dessert.
I made the mistake of reading the news. Ohhh bother! It seems all is lost, they tell us. Well, I for one am not ready to give up. I honestLy believe we will persevere and emerge changed but good. There fore I am buying new fall clothes. Sure sign I believe in the future. Also new underwear..........
Bob: that is such a wonderful photo of you as a teen with your mom. She was an elegant woman, I can see that. Weren’t you just adorable? I love those teenage photos.John and I dated in high school. We went to the prom and danced twice. The rest of the time we giggled and joked with our friends on the sidelines. We had prom photos but they were mainly goofy things with John putting the corsage on top of his head, then my head, then the dogs head. Etc etc etc
Sandy: I dont put up hummingbird feeders because Katie likes to jump up and try to catch them. She knocks the feeder and spills the red juice everywhere. We were the ones who taught her to catch flying things, normally a ball.
Getting really late. Time to brush teeth and head in to find my pillow.
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Hello, chilly here today. Am early morning grocery order expected. But what will be delivered? Many things were unavailable to order. Well, that will be my surprise for the day.
Here’s a unique teapot.
“This double-spouted teapot has a partition down the middle of the body, and was designed so you can serve two different kinds of tea at once, keeping your guests happy whatever their preference.
It’s crafted from porcelain, and was made in the 1760s in the Bow Porcelain Factory in London.
🔎 Double teapot made of porcelain decorated with scrolls, a lion and foliage, with a painted scene of birds. Bow Porcelain Factory, London, c. 1760–1765. Read more: http://ow.ly/H5Mg30qIzgK”
❤️❤️
Lin
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Good morning dear people! For those who do not know me...I am Marie’s (Caliecat) daughter Alice.
It has been 7 months since my mom’s passing and I miss her terribly. But she loved this group so very much and I know her online friendship with everyone kept her mind active and her heart full. Thank you for giving her so much joy.
Update on my dad, Jerry. He is not doing very well after having two strokes since May. His dementia has progressed and he is now on hospice care. Unfortunately due to the virus the memory care facility is on lockdown and we are not allowed to visit.
This is the last photo of them. Look how happy she is!
Take care everyone...be safe and remember to smile!
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Good morning dear people! For those who do not know me...I am Marie’s (Caliecat) daughter Alice.
It has been 7 months since my mom’s passing and I miss her terribly. But she loved this group so very much and I know her online friendship with everyone kept her mind active and her heart full. Thank you for giving her so much joy.
Update on my dad, Jerry. He is not doing very well after having two strokes since May. His dementia has progressed and he is now on hospice care. Unfortunately due to the virus the memory care facility is on lockdown and we are not allowed to visit.
This is the last photo of them. Look how happy she is!
Take care everyone...be safe and remember to smile!
Oh Alice, this is such a bittersweet post. It is indeed a great picture of Marie and Jerry, something you will treasure forever. I am so sorry about your dad and will keep him on my prayers. Try to hang on to the good times and I am sure in his mind he remembers all the love he has for you and especially Marie. Please keep in touch and God bless you.
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Absolutely beautiful picture of Marie and her Jerry. Thank you so much for sharing it with us Alice. It was nice to see you as well when I blew up the avatar. We all have our own personal memories of a very special lady. Your dad looks such a sweet faced gentleman and I wish him well and hope he gets to see his much loved daughter Alice very soon and indeed the rest of the family.
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