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We had a brilliant walk this morning right across the moors in glorious sunshine but a breeze cool enough to excite George into thinking he was heading for his past life in the Himalayas! To top it all he found fox poo to roll in!!
On the way back to the car park I met another dog walker I hadn’t seen since the start of lockdown so we ambled along catching up while our dogs ran together. Around the Hurlers I told her how the centre ring of stones seems to energise George so he runs his zoomies and she said she will lend me a book she has explaining the Ley Line that run through the circles and onwards to the other side of England. For anyone interested, and that may only be me, it’s called the St Michael‘s Ley and there are many of our Neolithic mounds and stone circles situated along its route. Fascinating how all those thousands of years ago people were able to work out geometric calculations within an inch. Sorry, probably being boring. Anne’s family history far more interesting although tragic.
Also got talking to a visiting family with 2 rescued Pugs that were adorable so even Betty was in awe of them!
I will return but must get my lawns cut as there is a threat of rain this evening.
Love the retro teapot Lin... something rather cuddly about it!
Jackie
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Woke up yesterday to birthday surprises and then lunch at Olive Garden (including a shot of “low-carb” Jack Daniels (lol). Strange how spread out my siblings and I were – my oldest sister would have been 86 this weekend and next week my younger sister turns 65. Here is a pic of a couple thank-you's I sent Jean.
This morning was cooler than usual. And the next 3 days show below average temps in the lower 30’s. Brrrr…time to get out the parka.
Sandy – you always amaze me on that recumbent bike – on my best day I couldn’t do an hour on it like you! As for the pic – it was a separate shot of just the “kids” with dad for his 80th birthday. My mom had passed away at age 57 when I was a teen in the 70’s. My parents were married 39 years – a real love story (I have the letters). The woman is stepmother. We all understood and were glad dad wasn’t alone. Dad had metastasized cancer – but never told anyone for 5 years (6 months B4 dying). He was a proud man and even lied when having surgery – saying it was for a “male problem.” Always said he didn’t want the pity and 7 kids acting anything but normal around him. Lots of stories.
Smart move on the snow tires. I agree with the mechanic and your son. We are doing exactly the same on the flu shot – waiting until October…that is always what I read as well and that getting it too early can leave you more vulnerable toward the end of flu season.
Patsy – We love family photos. I am always working on old ones and have tons hanging… For years, I had most in a box and then figured why not enjoy when I alive vs. waiting for survivors to go thru when we die and/or throw out. Lots of constant reminders of good times. While I have scanned most photos, the organization leaves much to be desired – John sounds awesome & eventually I must make it a priority. I do a lot of scanning for relatives / friends and that gives me great pleasure putting a smile on their faces.
Sorry you are feeling like smoked sausage with red eyes and running mascara – as usual you paint a great picture in a readers head.
Lin – As for who is who in the photo… from left to right (brother Ray age 79, sister Ellie died in her 60’s (heart), step-mom (deceased), dad at 80th bday (deceased), me, younger sister turns 65 next week, brother Tom (died in his sleep unexpectedly at age 61), sister Theresa deceased would have been 86 this weekend, sister Anne (age 72 now).
AS for the gym – I do love it. Some days better than others – but it (along with initial quiet time w/ coffee) sets the tone for the day. You do sound like Jean. She actually brings food home from restaurants because she can’t finish – just plain crazy LOL. You then sound like me when it comes to chopping things up into a salad. Talk about busy – that is a tone of cards you have been working on!
I did “zero” editing yesterday and want to finish the baby shoot photos for delivery next week… so off for now! Bob
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ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BOB? WELL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and what a great start to the day, Anne.0
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Sounds like a great celebration Bob.
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Jackie, What is your closest point on this map? Or perhaps it isn’t good enough to show your location.
Lin, the Curious
P.S. making notecards today. Nice to have a good supply available to scribble on and send.
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Bob,
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Buzz and Barbie,
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Hi Bob,
Congratulations, sounds like you had a great day!
Jackie
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Happy Friday!
It is already after lunch and I still have to clean the house. Laundry is almost done but my games distract me. lol It is a cool 60 degrees today but the sun is shining.
Bob, how nice to read some children accept a second spouse after the death of the first one.
Me, not so lucky. Even though my first marriage ended in divorce, my kids still wanted me to be happy and would never interfere with my decisions. I pulled up your pictures in a new window so I could follow who was who. Sorry about all the loss of your siblings. I have lost two out of the four of us and still miss them everyday. Very cute birthday pictures and such a wonderful wife. Good job Jean. (I added your birthday to our birthday page)
Barbie, a good day of reading on this holiday????
Lin, glad you have supplies for the notecards, maybe a stress free day??
Jackie, love the picture of George but not happy for you and another bath. Beautiful pictures as usual and a great story.
I better get moving, have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Lin, if you trace the line right to left into Cornwall you will see The Hurlers which is where I walked this morning. It's less than 2 miles from home. My new friend Janet pointed out that the centre circle we were standing in was considered the female, the male is a little way away and not much left of it (!!) and a third on the other side is both male and female. In each direction, a few miles away are natural hills or mounds that I was aware have been considered mystical by Druids but I had never tied them together geographically from where we stood. St Michael's Ley Line runs between the female and male/female circles but then this map shows how it crosses with another ley line running north to south, this one the Michael Mary line, slap bang in the middle of the Hurlers.!
They are easy to trace with a dowsing stick so I assume some sort of magnetic force runs through them. IF only George could talk he'd tell me!!
Jackie
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Amazing Jackie! Thanks.0
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I have been unpacking boxes. All of my potting soil arrived. Each bag in a separate box wrapped up in brown paper. Lots of use of the box cutter and now I have a nice stack of potting soil bags. Not enough for next spring but a start! A wasp chased me around for awhile. Luckily I did not get stung. What is wrong with them this year?
I also brought in all my containers of garden stuff, animal repellent, fertilizer, rooting powder and more. I don’t want any of it to freeze in the garage this winter.
Some note cards are pasted together. It is always nice to just have a simple card to pick up, add a note of hello and then send it off. Not great note cards but people do remark that it is nice to be remembered. That’s enough to keep me going.
I took a puzzle break. 🤣🙂🙃
Lin
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Hello dear ones! So much to celebrate this day.....
Bob: a very happy but belated birthday! You bring such a great perspective to our group! We all treasure your additions to the posts. You are a stalwart and dedicated advocate of healthy eating and regular exercise, and you saved your own life! You show us all how important it is to put health ahead of everything. Thank you for rejoining the group. We will look forward to seeing your adventures this coming year. Walk and jog ON! The future is yours in health and good friendship.
Buzz and Barbie: Happy Hashanah! I confess total ignorance about this interesting holiday. Wishing you the best!
Rain today. Cleaner air, cooler temps, help with the wildfires. Our prayers are heard.
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jwubben6600 wrote: »Rain today. Cleaner air, cooler temps, help with the wildfires. Our prayers are heard.
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Ahh Patsy, that brought a thankful tear to my eye for you, John and all of the State of Oregon.
Our usual walk across the moors, broken up by a long chat with a man and his dog that I used to see during lockdown strolling the local roads. He is wonderfully political so has a lot to say about our current situation and this conversation ended with him saying we must have a middle class revolution and sort the extremists on both sides out.... just a bit tongue in cheek!!
I managed to get the grass cut yesterday afternoon and I can see what looks like rain clouds drifting in off the Atlantic so it will be a housework afternoon. Not a bad thing because although I feel I can neglect certain areas with crumbling walls, that's only 2 rooms, the rest of the cottage needs some TLC.
Bob, in my lost post a couple of days ago I mentioned what a great photo of you and your siblings that is and what a great idea to digitally tidy them up for future generations. My maternal grandmother left me her family photo album that includes pictures of great grandparents and uncles and aunts I never got to meet. It's currently with my older brother who after 75 years of no interest whatsoever in our family has become nostalgic and possibly regretful but it should be returned one day and I'll enjoy it once again.
Lin, your latest jigsaw is wonderfully amusing. Do you buy them online because it's a size I could cope with right now surrounded by renovations?
Anne, you would laugh at our latest government public announcements with a very serious voice played constantly on commercial radio..... "Hands, face, space" reminding the general public that must be considered 5 year olds, to wash hands, cover face and keep a distance! Of course those of us of a certain generation have immediately latched on to the party game hands, knees and bumpsadaisy so I laugh every time I hear it.... Silly British humour again!
George rediscovered the fox poo this morning Sandy but thankfully it has now dried out in the sunshine so it didn't stick to him!! He spent the walk chasing dry sheep poo blowing in the wind and entertaining walkers passing by!
Can't delay any longer so out with the vacuum cleaner and dusters.
Take care everyone, stay safe and enjoy the weekend.
Jackie
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A very sad morning with the passing yesterday of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Badger Ginsburg affectionately known as RBG. More unsettling times heaped on as the fight to replace her will surely boil over. It has already started within what, an hour, after the announcement? God help us.
Back to my regular post. A teapot.
Gibson and Sons. Produced sometime between 1912-1930.
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Lin
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Jackie, well your chat with the dog walker sounds interesting. I love sorting out the world in a one conversation. Of course all fantasy but very satisfying. ❤️
George is an entertaining fellow. I am glad he found nothing fresh on your walk. No additional bath required. What does Betty think of his craziness?
The tiny puzzles are made by Pomegranate. I find them online, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Odyssey Puzzle Company and others. I search for them and for their size they are, to me, wildly expensive. But I like the images, they come in a hinged metal box (great storage), and the time commitment is low while the difficulty is good.
Well, hands, face, space sounds like a nice children’s game. Easy to remember.
Patsy, yippee, some rain. Thank heavens. ❤️❤️ My friend in Portland was able to go back to the garden yesterday to harvest vegetables. She was happy. May things continue to improve. ❤️❤️
Time to check on my tomatoes in their little pots.
Best wishes.
Lin
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Not much from me, but it might make you smile. Or not of course.
Cheery man's voice on the phone, "hello! And how are you today?".
Me "I'm not well at All. Who are you?".
"Oh sorry about that. I am Peter ........ and I'm in your neighbourhood. I'm a Jehovah's Witness and I'd like to talk to you in the comfort of your home".
Me, "I have sciatica and I am in a lot of pain so unless you are prepared to do the ironing and dusting while you talk, No thank you."
I guess they don't go in for ironing beyond the pearly gates.
Mark tells me this will last TWO WEEKS!. WHAT! That's a lifetime for me and Bean! No bumps a daisy here JACKIE!
I think my Halo has slipped a bit. Back to
🙃Anne and 🐶Bean.
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Happy Saturday! Was so chilly this morning I had to turn the heat on to take chill out of the house. Sheets are done waiting to be put back on bed. We are having movie night tonight but inside since it is going to be to cold to sit outside. I am happy about that as it means earlier time and I can get home early.
Lin, very sad about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Badger Ginsburg. I pray that they will honor her last wishes and not appoint a new Supreme Court Justice until after a new president is installed. This is a real game changer and I hope and pray it turns out good.
Anne, I actually thought your response was quite funny. Your halo didn't slip, you are still our nice and funny Anne. Unfortunately depending how bad your sciatica is, it could go longer than two weeks. My friend goes for shots to help hers which I also had but didn't help so I opted for the surgery to shave the bone off the nerve. My problem today is arthritis because of my "age".
Jackie, having a young granddaughter I hear the song, Head, shoulders, knees and toes a lot so you made me laugh. George is one funny puppy, he makes me smile.
Patsy, glad to hear that things are a little better in Oregon. Now I hope they continue to improve.
Hello to Bob, Buzz, Jeri and Barbie and anyone else who checks in. We are having Portillo's hotdogs before the movie so I want to ride the bike for some extra calories. Have a great day.
Sandy
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Anne, Lin, Sandy, Jackie, – thanks for the Happy Birthday… it was fun!
Sandy – It has been real cool here to… expected lows for 3 days in 30’s – but very beautiful during the day once the sun gets going. Your kids sound smart with regards to interference with the decisions of a parent.
Losing a sibling is the tough. I especially miss my brother Tom…only a couple years older than me – he was my “big brother” and as a teen protected me on occasion. I wore his leather college jacket when I was in high school – just to be like him…etc. His death came out of the blue – went to bed and just didn’t wake up... In retirement, I thought it would be me hanging with him (lived in AZ) and my 2 bother-in-laws (one loved his Harley / Boat and the other loved NYC / Yankees) of several decades. As it turned out all 3 passed away in their 60’s. As the saying goes: 'If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.'
Patsy – Dang… not sure I deserve all those kudos…but I would agree I think I have at least added some “quality” years to my life, as I could barely climb stairs. It may not cure the CAD and other heart issues – but I am enjoying so much more of life. I had planned to go horseback riding and sign-up for swim exercise – but this pandemic squashed that. I haven’t been on a horse in decades because of obesity (mine not the horse LOL). Very kind words indeed.
Thanks for the reminder to wish Buzz and Barbie a Rosh Hashanah 2020!!!!
Jackie – It is so strange how we don’t think those photographs of the past will someday be the sweet reminder of the future. Many family/friends have asked me to try and revive photos etc.
Just today, a friend wrote asking: “…I was wondering…help me out…want to do a picture of my father in law and put it on a chair at my sons wedding….The only picture I have of him in the navy is this one from a year book…wondering if it could be blown up into an 8x10.” So that might be a challenge as the photo is real small on one page with 16 sailors.
I find myself reminiscing a lot over old photographs and trying to recall dates and faces – something not noted on 90% of photos. Hope you get your photos returned one day. They do make for sweet reflective moments.
Lin – yes, it is very sad when we lose someone like RBG. It doesn’t matter about politics etc. She was a person of accomplishment with regards to gender discrimination. I loved the friendship and mutual respect she had with Antonin Scalia. Upon hearing of her death – Scalia’s son, Christopher said: “I’m very sad to hear about the passing of my parents' good friend, and my father's wonderful colleague, Justice Ginsburg. May her memory be a blessing. I'd like to share a couple of passages that convey what she meant to my dad…”
Looking forward to tomorrow – apple picking and birthday celebration. Should be fun! Bob
I will end with a pic of todays lunch LOL -- Boneless Pork Chop- Grilled - Pork, Top Loin, spring mix baby, Balsamic spray, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray, cucumber, Spaghetti Squash, garlic &herbs riced cauliflower, Rao sauce, and pepper rings.
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Hello, teapot time. 🙋🏼♀️
“...this is a Doulton... NOT Royal Doulton, this is pre-Royal Doulton, this is Doulton Lambeth (London), it's moulded Stoneware and it has the Doulton Lambeth backstamp, as well as Doulton & Slater's Patent. The fact that it doesn't have 'England' anywhere that I can see dates this pot to pre-1891 and the Doulton & Slater's patent was introduced in 1886 for 'Special Items'...”
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Lin
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Certainly looks bobbly or even pimply Lin!! Not my favourite colours but different!
Busy Sunday and I've just sat and composed a strongly worded email to the conservatory company listing their past 10 months phone calls and broken promises ending with a threat to take the matter to Trading Standards.
The sun is shining so I'll get into the garden for a couple of hours and pop back later.
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Happy Sunday! Movie night was indoors so it was nice and comfortable. The movie was animated so the kids loved it and so did I. The heat is on again to take the chill out of the house but it is sunny and going to get warmer. I will have the usual Sunday zoom call with my family, ride the bike and visit Joe. Do you see a pattern??? I am sitting for volleyball tomorrow instead of Tuesday so my days will no doubt get mixed up. lol
Jackie, I don't blame you for being more than upset witht the conservatory company. I hope you didn't give them any money for a deposit. I presume your trading standards are like our better business bureau. Have you heard from Buzz's friends, is Buzz okay?
Lin, odd tea pot, but still pretty. What are your plans for the day??
Bob, I loved your lunch from yesterday except for the peppers, not a fan. Have fun apple picking today and more birthday celebrations, you are a lucky man.
Anne, I hope you are feeling better today, is the aleve helping??
Hello to everyone else but time again is slipping away and I haven't eaten breakfast. Have a great day.
Sandy
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It turned out to be a pleasant afternoon so I pottered in my garden in between looking online for a couple of electric panel heaters for my downstairs rooms. I think I have found what I want and need and because they are a Norwegian design I have to imagine they know how to come up with the best way to keep warm with their cold climate but will sleep on my decision before buying tomorrow. We have cold weather arriving by the end of the week so I am making sure I'm ready!!
Sandy, Like you, I was beginning to feel concern for Buzz because she hadn't posted for a few days but a phone call to her today found her feeling much better. No pain and she is walking with a frame so able to get to and from her bathroom or wherever else she wants to go. I got the impression moving back to her apartment will be too big a step so an offer of an assisted care package is on the cards. From her description it sounds like a great option because they will supply 3 meals a day and she can go wherever she wants, even enjoy meals in the dining area with friends. She is having problems with her computer and doesn't feel she can fix it herself but thinks once she moves into the new area she will find a techi genius to sort it out for her! She misses everyone on the Sneakers forum and sends lots of love.
I can't remember if I sent you her phone number with her address so let me know if you would like it and I can message you. Enjoy your zoom, bike and Joe!
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Sunday, Sunday, so good to me! Yesterday I composed one of my long posts and oh my gosh! I did it again. I clicked “done” instead of post. Then, magically everything disappeared into the internet space universe. Nothing momentous in my post, but just hello and comments.
Still reeling from the passing of RGB. She was a tiny powerhouse and intellect. Will there be more women like her to ever come again? Choosing the law as a way to make a difference is a steep upward climb. The potential is great, the tasks are arduous and require great risk taking. I looked into it once and realized I didn’t have the “juice” to complete the job...educational degrees!
John is repainting the garage doors. A huge task. He has had to scrape old flaking paint off, then wash the wood with mold and mildew retardant. This hasn’t been an easy job, to say the least. He gets possessed and determined and .......cranky!
Our apple harvest has been very late. Some orchards were burned. There are very few pickers available. Everyone is either fighting the fires or the migrant agriculture workers have been departed. Not sure about our other crops either...grape vines, berries, hazelnut trees, tulips, apples and pears?
We are safe and our family is safe. Thank God! Now We must think positive and help in any way possible. We are to donate cash, household items, toys, bedding etc. through “community access.”
Hazy smoky day. Slightly warm (70) it is actually a nice warm fall day, perfect for being outside in the sunshine. The air isn’t as bad as it was earlier but still not great, urging John to be cautious.
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P.s. I loved that tea pot. The texture, color, the unusual doodads on the handle, fascinating.
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JACKIE. That was nice getting a positive message about BUZZ.
I'm still getting the back ache but the Meds are helping enormously. No more health mishaps but the land line phone gave up the ghost today. It was pretty elderly. Mike rolled up so he, me and the Bean drove over to Canadian Tire and picked up a very nice land line package which is busy charging and I'll be able to use it, (or rather them, two phones), after 6am. With tax, $76. A lot cheaper than a mobile which cost around $600 - $700 or more in Canada.
Other than that after Mike headed home I watched a very old British movie which I thoroughly enjoyed. The Lavender Hill Mob.
I'm on another page so can't remember what everyone else was up to and Patsy, the machine tells me is about to beat me to it.
So thinking thoughts of afternoon tea, bye for now,
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Hello everyone. I am having a not-feeling- too great day. Did some laundry, sorted out a few card making embellishments that hit the trash, started to die cut something little pumpkins I stamped last week but I found it too tedious. Oh and I did attend church online.
I am tired and have a stomach ache so I think I will actually take a nap.
Sorry everyone. Hope to be peppier tomorrow. 🙋🏼♀️
Best wishes all round.
Lin
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Love the jigsaw Lin. Brylcreem, The Lone Ranger and The Potato Head..... those were the days!!
A glorious day, the sort that has one feeling all is right with the world although from the top of the moors first thing I spotted my political friend with his Labrador walking in another direction further down and soon after, with the air so still and nothing but a few birds to break the silence, I heard him holding court with another dog walker. Haha I thought, they will be listening to his plans for a middle class revolution whether they want to or not!!
A phone message from the conservatory company was waiting on my answer machine when I returned asking me to call Annie but I'm letting her stew for a couple of hours because she was the lady who told me September delivery would be worst case scenario!
Jobs to do outside so I will take my cup of coffe out there, sit in the shade of the umbrella and listen to young Mr Buzzard who is still shouting for his mum all this time on!
Happy Monday........... Mamas and Papas Monday, Monday, so good to me!
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