Senior Golden Sneakers
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Especially for BOB, his JEAN and the sunflowers.
Oh, the heart that has loved truly never forgets
But as truly lives on to the close.
As the sunflower turns on her God when He sets.
The same look that she gave when He rose.
I know.......I'm an out-of-time soppy Victorian!
Enjoyed your poem!
And good morning fellow journeyers!
Have a wonderful day.
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Happy Sunday!
Church service is over so it is time for breakfast. Lisa is having movie night so I am looking forward to that as I am becoming bored with staying home. I am treating for pizza as Lisa's parents treat us to Portilla's last movie night. I will have to ride the bike to gain some extra calories but haven't had pizza in a long time so looking forward to it, but not the calories. 
Anne and Bob, love both of those poems, you are both romantics.
Lin, fun teapot. I hope all your groceries are complete and church service nice. At least we are getting some nice weather and I hope you are.
Bob, what a beautiful restaurant, I love eating on the water.
Good morning to everyone else, have a wonderful day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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Happy Sunday everyone. More thunder storm threats but I decided to ignore them and get some washing finished and out to dry. Gone 5pm and still no rain let alone a rumble of thunder! My 2 mile walk took me along an old railway track on the edge of the moor then I climbed up to the next level. Delighted with myself that I can now climb the hill without the need to pause halfway or breath heavily so at least exercise is helping in that respect, just not the weight! This afternoon I spent tidying the area my new garden arch now stands erect and managed after a lot of huffing and puffing, to move a large carved stone of an owl, only about a meter but because it's polished stone and bloomin' heavy I struggled to get a grip! Planted a few of the new plants then indoors for a cup of tea (without a chocolate biscuit!) and caught up with emails.
Funny teapot Lin. I remember once seeing a Paul Cardew pottery clock that was leaning further than the Tower of Pisa so he definitely enjoys a good sense of humour!
Bob, I could feel the evening's warm air on my back as I viewed your photos of last night's restaurant. A beautiful spot! I'm trying to work out if there's a horse standing on a neighbour's front lawn on the left of your last photo. Perhaps my eyes are tired!!
Wow Anne, your sunflower poem is definitely full of typical Victorian prose!
Oh dear, Brady is giving me the evil eye because it's his tea time so I'll finish before he walks over the keys and loses my post!
Enjoy your movie and pizza Sandy. A few days to lose the extra calories!!
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Good morning. It is going to be very warm again. We both seem to just shut down in hot weather. Yesterday was very warm, into the 90s. That is a scorcher for us here. Then comes muggy soggy air that is hard to breathe.
I hope everyone has a peaceful day. Mine will be consumed with arranging fans and drinking glasses of ice water. Sounds like an airport in here. I have fans in every room.
I will be making a huge salad for dinner. Lettuce, halved fresh black grapes, cubed chicken breast, , toasted almonds tossed with balsamic vinegar/avocado oil dressing. I need to dream up some sort of bread thing or I will hear John snorting. He is really wonderful about eating my odd concoctions. My goal is to avoid turning on the stove for any reason. I will make him a couple of pieces of buttered toast points...to help him manage all that salad.
Sounds like everyone has the day in hand, things to do, people to see. Phone visit with our son and daughter will have to do for us. Our virus cases are still spiking, so we must “remain Contained.” We had a large influx of tourists. Sadly the virus came along with them and we have even more cases.
But the good news is that we are fine, Katie is fine, both of our adult children seem to be well. I have much to be grateful for. However...I must do my regular 30 minutes of core strength exercises. Not my favorite but I am lucky to be able to do them. Might try a glass of iced coffee after I finish those pesky exercises.
Kris Kristofferson, “Sunday morning coming down.”
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Glad to hear we are all basically well, and we must try to remain that way.
Nothing will really change in my care with the Hospice discharge. If it does, they will take me back! Some of their supplies will stop.
After the bold move of depleting the Post Office to hinder Mail In Voting, thus trying to win the election fraudulently, it amazes me to see the polls showing the percentage of voters still supporting this president! Can anyone explain it to me?
I became curious about lobelia and found many different varieties in a a number of different colors!
Lobelia erinus, Cardinal flower, Indian tobacco, Lobelia tupa. Buzz
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Writing about Victorian sentimentality earlier I found my Gawan grandads (who died before I was born) favourite song on u tube.
Celtic Woman "I dreamt I dwelt. in marble halls".
Absolutely beautiful rendering I thought. Any idea how to show it on here. I suspect PATSY with her Irish roots and love of music would enjoy.
Just a step in time from this modern world and all its problems.
Anne.
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SANDY works her miracle again! Much appreciated Sandy.
If you can't quite make out the words I can print them. All about becoming rich but still being loved as before.
Yeah, I'm a romantic. Knocked out of me years ago, but it's back! Love a long lasting love story.
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Hello everyone. I have really nothing to share today. Did pick up groceries, cleaned more veggies, attended online church. Chatted online with friends.
I have a quite unhappy throat from sinus drainage. Didn’t sleep well last night as it was quite uncomfortable. So, I am tired and will grab my book and put on my jammies.
Nite. 🙋🏼♀️
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Hello again! That was indeed an amazing song and those videos of the Celtic women give me chills. Singing was part of my family get togethers along with dancing. Thank you Sandy and Anne. Just a little bit of heaven.
Buzz: the latest news has Nancy pulling everyone back to stop that post office reorganization. The great orange one will be pulling one stunt after another until Election Day. Deep breath! Have faith! Believe in good people! We will persevere!
I have looked in anxious curiosity at the people who steadfastly support the current administration. There seems to be two factions at work. A group of low life violent people who want power by associating with the movers and shakers. Another group of people who turn a blind eye to the criminal behavior of the orange one because they fear change and a loss of their dominant position. That is my armchair psychoanalysis when I think about the strangeness of our situation.
Lin: so sorry about the allergies. Rest and let us know how tomorrow looks. We are thinking of you.
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SANDY works her miracle again! Much appreciated Sandy.
If you can't quite make out the words I can print them. All about becoming rich but still being loved as before.
Yeah, I'm a romantic. Knocked out of me years ago, but it's back! Love a long lasting love story.
Anne
I sought the lyrics this morning. As long as I was reading them I thought I would share.
I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls
With vassals and serfs at my side,
And of all who assembled within those walls
That I was the hope and the pride.
I had riches all too great to count
And a high ancestral name.
But I also dreamt which pleased me most
That you loved me still the same,
That you loved me
You loved me still the same,
That you loved me
You loved me still the same.
I dreamt that suitors sought my hand,
That knights upon bended knee
And with vows no maidens heart could withstand,
They pledged their faith to me.
And I dreamt that one of that noble host
Came forth my hand to claim.
But I also dreamt which charmed me most
That you loved me still the same
That you loved me
You loved me still the same,
That you loved me
You loved me still the same.
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Morning teapot.
Wade
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Lin
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Thank you LIN. Hope you woke up with a better throat. Sympathy sent. Take care of yourself,
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Hello, trips to the post office and library are on my schedule. Still not feeling great but I did hear the pollen counts are High for a number of weeds that cause me problems, coupled with the daily sinus issues, I understand why I am not feeling good.
I just wrote a long paragraph about things going on out there in this country and just deleted it. You all know but I will say it is getting more difficult to stay somewhere close to the rails. 😃😃
I did hear from friends yesterday. One couple is leaving today for a camping trip. And really looking forward to it. Another lady said, talk to you next week. Her son from Arizona made a surprise visit for a couple of days. She was ecstatic! Another friend was sharing videos of their dog swimming in the lake wherever they are staying.
There are my positive reports for the day.
Oh, and I am still picking a few tomatoes each day. 🍅🍅
Looking for life on the sunny side.
Hugs❤️❤️
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I've just been in the front garden cutting back branches and weeding. I figure if I do this amount every morning in the relatively cool air we should be weed free and less jungly by November.
Jilly wouldn't agree with your "we are all connected" LIN. She bravely barked at all passing dogs until a chihuahua came to say hello and she ran behind me! I had her on a long leash but what a sissy! She thinks she's a small hairy human, not a dog, and it's all my fault!
And I am definitely NOT connected to the Orange bully!
I never thought I'd look forward to November with bated breath and some nervousness. Can't imagine another four years of the same!
Well, I'm about recovered and no longer perspiring (ladies don't sweat, uh!). So better toddle off and make a nice cool mid morning drink and refill Beans drink bowl.
Happy Monday, as Sandy says.
Annie. 🌳🙃🌳🌳🐶🐕🌲
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They say be careful what you wish for.... it was too hot these past few weeks so of course we were all thinking wouldn't it be nice if it cooled off. A silly thought in this part of the country because the one thing that does cool us is Atlantic weather piling in and at the moment I'm looking out my window at torrential rain!! I did manage a dry and quite pleasant 2 mile hike across the moors earlier so both pooches are now sleeping the afternoon away.
A call to my asbestos man (Paul) has sorted a visit next Tuesday when he will rip out the asbestos panels and expose who knows what. At least it will give me a better idea of what and who will be needed next to put this little cottage of mine back together.
Another phone call, this time to a poultry breeder that I'm hoping will have some bantams for me to buy although there's a chance, what with lockdown, they haven't bothered this year. My 2 little grey girls need some company to perk them up.... just hope they don't decide to fight instead! I've left a message as no one was answering the phone.
This morning on our BBC breakfast show a recording of Dame Vera Lynn singing the song A New World in the Morning during the 70's was shown with lyrics so appropriate for today the thought is a recording should be reissued. She tended to be described as a singer of war songs when in fact they were songs of hope. Since we are into song lyrics at the moment I'll add my little bit...
Everybody talks about a new world in the morning
A new world in the morning so they say.
I myself don't talk about a new world in the morning.
A new world in the morning, that's today.
The Florie's flowers teapot is delightful Lin and my favourite so far! I would smile every time I made a cuppa. I love the We Are All Connected graphic too and note there isn't a human to be seen.... must be flying to Mars!!
Politics has almost done me in although our British version just leaves me sighing but I am grateful not to be living in Hong Kong, Belarus, Lebanon.... the list is endless.
The rain has eased but gloomy clouds are still drifting in off the Atlantic so time for a cuppa!
Happy Monday everyone. My cheerful thought is that at least I don't have to drive to the allotment this evening to water the parched earth!
Jackie
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Happy Monday! (again) Movie night was great, it was BFG (big friendly giant). It was my favorite so far. We had pizza, my treat but I am really starting to think I cannot have dairy of any kind. I will leave it there. I even crawled into their new trampoline and did a few quick jumps hoping I wouldn't fall and break something. It was scary but fun.
Today is a day of rest since I woke early but managed to go back to sleep for a little longer.
Anne, I remember being told that as well, ladies do not sweat, not true but sounded good.
Lin, I will agree all animals are connected but as humans there are some I would rather not connect the dot. As far as the country, it is beyond words and don't even get me started on mail in votes which I am planning to do btw. I too, hope you are feeling better, I seem to have allergies this year and they bother me every morning.
Patsy, I really don't think there is an explanation for Trump supporters, they are blind to most of the facts. I am sorry to any sneakers whom I may have offended but it is my opinion only.
Jackie, Barbie and Buzz and whoever else I missed, have a wonderful day and please stay safe.
Sandy
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Whew! Yesterday and the day before was hot! Hot! hot! It appears all of California jumped in their cars and ran up north. There is an unending line of traffic. All with California license plates. I don’t blame them...Fire tornados? Terrifying.
Had lovely visits with our son and daughter. they are well but ready to take a test so we can get together. Our doctor here doesn’t recommend a social bubble for us oldies, unless we all are tested. Very cautious guy.
I too am sorry if I offended anyone with my political rant. My excuse is that it is part of my nature to worry about our country. Enough of that for now. I have laundry and bathrooms to clean. Stuffed bell peppers for dinner. I will stuff with a mixture onions, beans and tomatoes etc. and bread crumbs.. an instant pot recipe. It will be a bit of fussing around in the kitchen but I will sip my ice water and listen to hot music. Tina Turner..Al Green....
Have a good one, dear ones!
Patsy☘️
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Nothing earth-shattering going on. Usual walking and lots of texting / photos from our daughter. She and her husband & grandchildren rented a camper and spent the weekend at one of those Camp-Resorts for kids... Looked like they had a blast but sad to see all the “mask” pics at activity time. The entire family has been doing great thru all this – sticking together and doing what is required.
Tomorrow it photo editing and cardiologist appt. Lunch was delicious… Jean’s tomatoes and a neighbor dropped of some of her green peppers.
LUNCH: Organic Alfalfa Sprouts, arugula blend baby lettuce & greens, Fresh Mushrooms, Organic - Fully Cooked Uncured Turkey Bacon slice, Radish, Celery, Red Onion, "Jean" Garden Tomato, Green pepper from neighbor, Banana Peppers, Maria - artichokes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray, Balsamic Spray, and Parsley Flakes. It’s a beautiful thing!
Linn – at least getting to church is so much easier. LOL – Can always re-play ha ha . I can see you sipping tea from the “King of Arts.” Hope you got all the groceries you needed. Love the lyrics you shared. I must say lyrics in music and dialogue in movies is the first thing I focus on. I will sometimes just lay back and listen to an album taking in what has been said.
Anne – Great poem… and makes you think. Whenever I watch “Splendour in the Grass” on TV – I reflect on that poem: (Yes, I am a sucker for any poetry that make you think).
“…Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass,
of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind…”
Sandy – If not for grandchildren, we would move and be somewhere near water. It’s my favorite setting.
Jackie – Not sure about the horse. It was after dinner and we were taking a stroll on the pier. It was a great night – company and weather. I laughed when I read you were ignoring weather threats – Jean is always trying to calculate leaving laundry out when we go to the store etc. and often says, “oh well.” Congrats on “I can now climb the hill without the need to pause halfway…” Great milestone! As for the computer and cat – I refuse to make one of those corny “mouse” jokes. LOL
Patsy – The salad sounds delicious! Kris Kristofferson, “Sunday morning coming down.” Good choice…..
Adios for now Bob
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When I think of the "great" one south of the border "he who shall be obeyed" I think of Omar Khayyam:
The moving finger writes and having writ moves on
Nor all thy Piety or Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a line
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
He will be remembered that's for sure! And a lot of his claims on the for ever permanent internet will never be erased.
Liked your verse BOB.
We've just sat through a lot of banging and flashing and a needed cloud burst. The earth was awfully dry this morning when I tried to dig.
I think I had better lay off the poetry for now. The problem is whenever something happens one can usually remember an appropriate verse. Sorry everybody for bending your ears, unless you skipped.
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Hi🙋🏼♀️ Morning teapot time.
“Pelham pattern, Countess shape Royal Winton Grimwades teapot, 1934-1950. The pattern may be named for Sarah Pelham famous cross stitch pattern artist from the 1800s.”
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Lin
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New puzzle. Looks like a comfy place to spend time. Now if I had one. 😂
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Harvest at my house ☺️ New batch of broccoli sprouts and celery grown from the base of a bunch purchased some time ago.
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Some tomatoes from my determinate plants. And some Black Cherry tomatoes.
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