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Senior Golden Sneakers
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From Anne
Busy morning.
Hi Sneakers,
JACKIE I guess it could be sort of "the end of the world" for all the Toronto shoppers flocking to our town before our possible lockdown on Monday to deter them. Talk about putting the cart before the horse! I wonder if the solstice nuts are happy or disappointed when the end of the world doesn't occur and we are all still distancing in our masks?
I really enjoyed Saturday's visit with Michael. I can always bank on an animated discussion with him as we "right the world". He has to work a double shift next week because the other manager, the bosses son, is ill. No they can't work from home SANDY because their job entails meeting the masked public.
Anyway, he left clutching a slice of meat pie, a couple of homemade scones and also his Christmas gift just in CASE theres household lockdown OR a snow storm on Thursday.
Meanwhile I've discovered Marks still in pain because he doesn't like taking pain medication. He says the pain is starting to abate.
I'm doing a big wash at the moment so will love you and leave you, but I have read everyone's interesting posts and viewed BARBIES picture which says it all!
Leftover meat pie for lunch today, maybe I'll light a candle! But then maybe not. I forgot about turning the oven off yesterday for a couple of hours. Nice warm house though until I realized why!
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Derek's gift to Gran.
Thought you friends might like to see what Derek made at school for me just before his 6th birthday and for my Christmas gift. It's supposed to be my black cat Miss Becky. Note the big stitches on Becky's tail! I cherish this gift !
Very important that the little ones learn to give as well as receive. I don't think Derek realizes I've kept his gift for 22 years! Anne.
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We’re waiting for George’s groomer to arrive and I’ve just had a last check hens are ok, the coal scuttle is full and washing that was hanging outside to dry but never did due to a couple of showers now hanging on an airer. I spent a couple of hours earlier on a video chat with a friend who has planned a Christmas visit from family. Trouble is they live in London and she is in a low Covid tier so not sure they are allowed to travel. Much like Toronto Anne, there is apparently a mass exodus from the capital so there spreads Mr Virus while Santa stays home.
Groomer’s arrived
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Won’t get out of the 30’s today…. It was in the 20’s when I went to Blink earlier. Home alone, as Jean is exchanging Christmas gifts with Uncle Jack and I am keeping a bit more cautious since Covid test, until colonoscopy is done.
Dinner awaits Jean when she returns (no doubt she’ll add some corn & apple sauce to hers): Sunday lunch: Boneless Pork Chop- Top Loin, Spaghetti Squash, Mixed peppers, Organic - Riced Cauliflower and Zero Sugar Carolina Bbq Sauce
Lin – Nice set of winter teapots! Reminds of a pic I got of the grandkids from yesterday…. Too cold for me…but never for the young ones.
Anne – Must say whenever people predict the “end of the world” I ask them if they really believe that and when they say “yes” I ask them to sign over their car, home and bank accounts the day before the “end.” LOL No one ever does. As for forgetting to turn the oven off for a few hours – been there – done that….
Sandy – What an awesome gift from Derek. I still cherish every item from my (now 43 y/o) daughter and the grandkids at these early ages – time flies so quickly. Such love.
Jackie – Good luck with the groomer…stay warm and healthy.
Cutting this short as Jean should return soon and I want to do a bit of “clean-up.”
Bye for now...
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George looks and smells gorgeous and not too much cut off what with the colder weather.
Good news although not unexpected, I’ve had a text message from the NHS that my Covid test was negative so it must be a chill. All this sanitising and face masks must weaken our immune system when not a single germ survives, that’s my theory anyway!
Miss Becky is adorable Anne... seem to remember I had a cat with a similar face I called Moggy!
Winter teapots are fabulous Lin and I remember owning a teddy bear cookie jar very similar in looks to the one at the back of the shelf. Sniffing nose improving but still feel like a bucket is over my head muffling sounds while someone occasionally stabs me in the ear with a sharp object! Our Boris can’t win but most world leaders are in the same boat I think, not knowing how to deal with the pandemic and selfish people. Of course if we lived in Xi Jinping’s country we’d all be locked away so with freedom come a few idiots!
Well Bob, thank goodness you lost the weight before becoming someone’s red dot! There must be 2 new Bobs in that old one... an amazing feat!
Thanks for the sauce ideas to add to my prawns. I always have a tube of tomato paste in the fridge and love all the other ingredients listed so that will be a Boxing Day treat to work on. A couple of years ago we grew fresh horseradish at the allotment but it became a Triffid destined to take over the world (sci-fi novel by John Wyndham!) 😄
Ah, see you got in ahead of me so will read your post then consider Swedish meatballs.
A peaceful Sunday to everyone.
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Anne, I love your gift from Derek. Will you ever tell him you have kept it? I am sorry Mark is still in pain but I understand reticence in taking pain meds. But there is a limit. I wonder what you will hear tomorrow? We don’t hear anything on the weekends here, the state is closed for business as is testing, etc. Stay safe my friend.
Jackie, wahoo, so incredibly happy to hear of the good news text although I am sorry you are still fighting a cold. Lucky groomed George! I am still taking my all purpose scissors to my hair any time something is sticking out. I guess I will be wearing a hat for the next year or so.
Bob, good idea to stay low until,after your test. Best wishes for staying healthy. I love the sledding picture. Oh what fun those things are when you are young and don’t mind the cold. They are bundled up quite well though. Oh, thought of you as I was placing a grocery order. Unsweetened applesauce is sold out again. Darn.
Sandy , how was movie night? Did I miss your post? I hope it was fun.
Patsy, good day to you and your family. The fog has cleared and we have a bit of sunshine once again. I am so much happier with the bright light of day.
Online church was good today. I wish we were able to watch the entire service but I am happy to get what they will share. I have tons of laundry so may do a bit this afternoon.
Last night I watched the B&W versions of both “Miracle on 34th Street” and “Scrooge.” I have several more holiday movies on my list. “White Christmas” and “Christmas In Connecticut.”
Well, off to the laundry.
Stay well and best wishes. Keep knitting Barbie.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Oh and a tiny holiday puzzle.
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Oooooooh it is another wet cold day here. I will be in my heavy purple sweater all day. I am sure I will warm up as I make our cranberry relish today. It requires at least a day or so to marinate. We are doing a reality check with our kids. Yes, things are very different this year but we are putting our real Christmas in February or March. Maybe by then we can get together in person. This year we only give a nod to Christmas...smallish Christmas dinner eaten while we talk to the kids on conference call. It is only a date on the calendar and we can attach Christmas to any date we need to. Not ideal but certainly possible.
I also have wondered what is in the minds of people who predict the end of the world on a certain day. Exactly who and why did they the memo and we didn’t? It must be a huge desire for attention and maybe an odd excuse for not participating in holidays in the usual way. Whatever the reason, I feel there is some underlying issue there. I wish them peace and a way to find hope.
I groomed Katie and even cut her toenails! She was cooperative. This is a wonderful gift. She is normally strenuously negotiating an escape. The cleanup after wasn’t too bad. A light dusting and regular vacuuming. Thank you God! I have about 1/4 the energy I need these days.
Still watching this series called Mad Men. About a commercial ad agency during the 60s. It is amazing and extremely well acted and written. It sounds boring when I relate the subject but trust me...it is wonderfully complex and diabolical. John is rereading the Sandford novels. I remain transfixed by the lure of the NEW. Does anyone remember the shocking modern art exposition “The Shock Of The New.” It was in the 50s I think. Good grief, I am starting to sound like an old art history teacher.
Patsy☘️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🐕🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶fa la la la la...la la ...la!0 -
Happy Sunday!
The morning has flown by once again and I still want to ride my bike before our zoom call. Movie night was great, we watched Klaus which I had never seen. Dinner was on Lisa's parents and they brought Olive Garden, so good, but I ate too many breadstick so have to watch what I eat today.
Lin, in the summer we don't eat dinner for movie night we come after dinner because it is light out for so long. On those nights we have movie treats, such as popcorn and candy. Once we brought it indoors we said let's start earlier since it gets dark early and that way we get home at a decent time. In the summer I sometimes didn't get home until close to 11pm.
Bob, my fault in not addressing the post was from Anne about her grandson Derek. Easily confusing. I had saved most of everything from my older grandkids and once adults I gave them their bin filled with all those memories. Most of them pitched everything since it was probably only sentimental to me. lol
Jackie, glad your test was negative but sorry your cold is hanging on. I love the smell of a freshly groomed pup, doesn't last for long. My gift to Ewok for his birthday and Christmas.
Sorry is it so big but couldn't make it smaller.
Patsy, hope your Sunday is going well. You snuck in while I was posting. Good plan for Christmas, I think a lot of us will be celebrating all next year once we get the vaccine.
Barbie, keep up the good work knitting.
Time to go, have a safe and healthy day.
Sandy
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Hi, happy winter 🌲🌲❄️❄️🌲🌲
And it is Santa week (or at least for a portion of the week) in the morning teapot posts.
Errands this morning.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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From Anne
Monday, Monday.
We've just got back from a nice mild walk. No snow to be seen! No humans either, a few squirrels and loads of birds.
Today at noon we learn our fate. Our premier is giving us a pep talk. Rumour has it that everything shuts down, just like Cinderella, at midnight Christmas Eve.
I hope Michael at least will be able to come over legitimately!
He's working double shifts all week because his partner, the bosses son is off. Does this mean when he returns, Mike will be on lockdown again?
Mark went for a short outside walk yesterday which means he's on the mend I guess, so that's good news for us.
I spent a hour this early morning chopping my getting long hair off. It goes wavy when short rather than hanging limply frizzy when longer. I THINK it looks better, but who's going to see it? Not me who is getting more and more shortsighted.
I'll let you all know later what is happening here if it's anything dramatic.
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Very windy and drenching rain. I hope we don’t get a mud slide out of this. This is also the time of year I really suffer from SAD. I have every light possible on bright and I have my special full spectrum light on and right by my reading chair. It helps tremendously.
Because I send the kids their Christmas checks in a homemade Christmas letter, it was received in a couple of days. The homemade Christmas cards will arrive someday.....larger and had to have wrapping and special postage. I think that might not have been the best idea. As far as Christmas goes, this year I am seeing the best and most wonderful gift of all is that we are all okay. Andrea is recovering and I am excited that maybe John and I will get the vaccine fairly soon. I listened to a great talk and explanation on the vaccine on YouTube. There is a fabulous English doctor who gives Covid updates daily. His explanation of the vaccine is so informative. I feel really hopeful about getting the vaccine. More on that later.
Our son has adopted a small family, a single Latina mom with two kids, in a town near him. He has been shopping for them and that activity really helped him get over any holiday grumbles. He had to walk down the toy isles in Walmart and Fred Myers. He was saying the toys don’t seem as much fun as when he was a kid. But he found most of the toys that the kids were wanting from Santa. Some treats and some practical things etc for the mom. He delivered them to their doorstep which was a huge treat for the kids. Next year, if our strength holds out, we plan to do the same thing.
Today I will be doing more laundry and the usual bathrooms scrub out. Planning Christmas Eve soup and Christmas dinner. Leftovers until I can’t stand to look at turkey any more for months. We normally have a nice soup on Christmas Eve with dessert and wine, no presents to unwrap because we are waiting for our family get together this spring. Fun to plan a springtime Christmas with our whole gang...no matter how small a group that is.
Stay safe, keep distancing, wear that mask. Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
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Another grey, dismal day but I had to smile as I sipped my morning coffee watching the rain from my window as Simon and Garfunkel sang ‘Hello darkness my old friend..’ 🙃
A short walk followed by us all drying off before I drove to deliver a couple of cards and pick up pet supplies and the last few groceries to get me through to next week.
Looks like Britain is being shunned by the world because our scientists discovered a variant bug even though South Africa and several other countries admitted finding something similar months ago. Oh well!!
I gather our wet, wet weather is courtesy of Bob’s low pressure that tracked across the pond the past few days! The ground is saturated as we all splish, splash round the roads but it has saved me a visit to the car wash!
A fabulous teapot Lin; even beats the M&M pot! Tempted as I’ve even this year I haven’t dared take scissors to my hair after my hairdresser’s “Don’t you dare!” way back in March. I am thinking I’ll go more pink for Christmas Day though!
Sandy, Ewok’s present is amazing! A great find.
Pasty, your attitude to this year’s festive season is spot on. There’s no point getting forlorn about things beyond our control but rather look to the future and make plans for happier times.
Not much else happening and as it was already dark before 4pm I’m settling in for a cosy evening with local bangers, baked beans and a jacket potato!
Happy Monday everyone. Continue to stay safe.
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Happy Monday! Going to get my hair "done" with Lisa's mom this afternoon. Spent the morning getting my old supplement cancelled since I got a better price for my plan F. Checking on some returns that seem to take forever and made a call to Babe's brother who is in the hospital but didn't answer so I called his daughter. He is not doing well with numerous conditions none of which is Covid. He can't talk right now as they have a feeding tube in his nose because he is not swallowing right. His daughter also said he had a pacemaker put in and has fluid between his lung and rib cage on one side but had it on both and they drained one side so they may drain the other. He is also getting another procedure called a Watchman to get him off of blood thinners but not until he is strong enough. Poor guy, he is so likeable and funny, I hate seeing him going through all this. Babe hasn't called me in a couple of days to let him know what is going on so he doesn't know anything except his brother is in hospital. Heaven forbid he would call his family to find out. Ugh.
Time is short and I still have to shower before Sue picks me up. Have a great day and please stay safe and healthy.
Sandy
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From Anne
Just to let you know that lockdown starts province wide on December 26th for 28 days. Bummer because it's acknowledged that the bad areas have caused this by flocking to malls in places with few cases.
Anne
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Quiet morning. Gym and back home. Jean headed out to complete some errands and I stayed near the homestead. Weather isn’t bad in the low 40’s and mixed sun/clouds. Lunch was a simple: Strip steak with mix of various grilled vegetables, squash and riced cauliflower.
Tomorrow, I’ll be on my clear liquid regimen all day in prep for Wed colonoscopy. Actually looking forward to the day of no solid food etc. to clear out the old system.
Jackie – the same thing crossed my mind about the red dot…although Jean bought me a Target store logo shirt and suggested I go hunting with my nephew LOL. True story from years ago when I first lost a significant amount of weight. Jean and I were talking in bed and she said “boy, there seems to be more room in this bed than there used to be” and I replied something along the lines there was only two of us sleeping in it now compared to three. Good times!
Congrats on a negative Covid test and a better smelling George! The Day of the Triffids is a flashback. I didn’t read the book but saw the movie.
Lin – Yes – still hanging low. My Covid test must have been fine. They said I would only be notified if it wasn’t. Of course, in the old days they would notify you either way. Glad you liked the sledding photo – the kids love every season and maximize each. Even my daughter “loves” all seasons including winter – the whole family loves to snowshoe together. In my youth I snow skied, but much prefer warmer weather. Sorry about your unsweetened applesauce… that would be my choice as well. Growing up my mother would make one apple pie “sweetened” and a “tart” one for me.
B&W versions of both “Miracle on 34th Street” and “Scrooge” are the best. I watched The Bishop’s Wife with Loretta Young etc this weekend. Always think of her early life and the baby she had with Clark Gable – a long but interesting story. She was in her early 20’s and he was a “player” in his mid-30’s. Loved them both in movies.
Patsy – Nothing like homemade cranberry relish – always liked it, but could never get into the canned “gelatin” kind. I pretty sure the world isn’t ending this week, so we took the frozen turkey out of the freezer this afternoon and placed it I the refrigerator for a slow thaw. I don’t know why, but I never watched the series “Mad Men” and it was so popular. But I never watched “Breaking Bad” until it was nearing the end and blitzed through every season and episode with Jean. Perhaps, I will give Mad Men a try in the New Year.
Sandy – M not yours. I am easily confused. LOL. I saw on the main page your 1 hour on the bike and again give you kudos for that. Great idea about the bin full of memories. I can sometimes come across too logical (Spockish) and I think some people (that don’t really know me) would be shocked. I mean, I still carry a couple notes in my wallet from my daughter 37 years ago or so when she was about 6-7 yrs old. Sentimental is good. As a teen, my mother gave me a silver dollar. Her dad had given it to her and she told me if I was ever tempted to spend it – to give it back to her and she’d give me a different dollar. I kept that dollar until my daughter graduated high school and gave it to her… she still has it. I doubt it its worth much – but has great sentimental value. I’m glad you have those kind of memories.
So long for now! Bob
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Jake and I watched the 1938 version of "A Christmas Carol". That's his favorite. I also recorded the 1986 version that I'll watch another day. This afternoon we had a dusting of snow that turned into rain so by the time I went out for my 5 PM walk, it was too slippery in too many places and I reluctantly came back to the house and rode my exercise bike instead. It won't be a problem walking the dogs in the morning because we can stay in the gigantic grassy area behind the house and stay off the streets.Bob, when I had my one and only colonoscopy I had clear chicken broth and apple juice all day and it was delicious and more sodium and sugar than I normally have in a week.
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Good morning and happy Tuesday. Another end of the world missed but unfortunately the one thing I would have loved to view, the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, happened without me due to thick clouds. This morning I’m looking out at low cloud that covers sight of the village below me, in fact I can’t see much beyond the bottom of my garden but hey folks, onwards and upwards towards longer days. The Winter Solstice yesterday so we’re going in the right direction!
The BBC did a survey of favourite Christmas movies and of course It’s A Wonderful Life was top of the list but bizarrely Die Hard came 2nd! 3rd is The Muppet Christmas Carol. Not sure what that says about British society! 🤪. It’s already past 10am and I’ve not had my porridge breakfast, never mind walk so better get on.
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Good morning.
Santa teapot again. I do like this one.
Jackie, I just stood outside and smiled at the very large spot on the sky. Nary a photo. But there were so many to enjoy. I liked this one. And I watched some of the observatories’ live stream on YouTube. All fascinating.
I ran across this PG Tips post this morning. That Charity looks quite interesting.
Back later.
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Started at the gym and a picture paints a 1000 words of near-term plans.
The Christmas gift I bought myself is almost here - something can to put “where the sun don’t shine”. Today’s lunch prep is pretty simple…but plan to stretch it out over 15 minute intervals
. And I really do have a female doctor…
He Barbie – I just finished “making lunch” and the laxative is scheduled for 2pm followed by cocktails every 15 min starting at 4pm. Snacks will include the broth you mentioned and some kind of clear sugar-free soda. With regards to A Christmas Carol – I love the 1938 version with Reginald Owen and the George C. Scott (1984) – AND for sure Alastair Sim (1951) that might be my favorite. Just love the story in general for Christmas.
Jackie – And a “Good Morning” to you! As for Christmas movies – I love The Bishop’s Wife with Loretta Young etc. and watch every year. I watch A Wonderful Life every couple years because I have seen it a 1000 times but still enjoy. But nothing brings a holiday tear to my eye like – Die Hard. On Christmas morning I usually yell out to Jean - “Yippie-Ki-Yay honey” and shout out “Ho Ho Ho now I have a machine gun.” It’s emotionally draining… I won’t ask if you want the t-shirt below.
Lin – Love the Bethlehem star… first time I saw it I was hanging out with 3 wise men…. Oh well, it’s a long story I will tell you later. .
Enjoy the day Sneakers! Bob
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Happy Tuesday! Sitting day and hoping the new happy napper that is be delivered today comes before I have to leave. Then I can return the too small one at Target and be done with this. Of course I am still waiting on a refund from a company and then will be disputing another charge with my credit card. I swear I am done with shopping online unless I really know the store and/or Amazon. I don't trust anyone else.
Lin, cute graphic and so true. Beautiful picture of the Christmas Star. I like that teapot as well because of the animals.
Jackie, It's a Wonderful Life is my favorite Christmas movie as well. It was too cloudy here to see the Christmas Star and will probably be cloudy again tonight they said. Do you have any idea where the time goes, because the days are going much too fast for me.
Barbie, hope you are all mended and glad you were being cautious and not walking in slippery conditions.
Bob, good luck on your test tomorrow and even more luck in drinking that prep which gags me. I so liked the pills much better but now they say they are bad for the liver. I love the sentimentally in the silver dollar from your mother, what a great idea.
Anne, sorry about the lockdown but do hope Michael will come and spend Christmas with you.
Patsy, lots of news from Portland today, hope all is quiet near you.
Like Jackie, I haven't eaten yet and still want to ride my bike. Have a wonderful day and please stay safe.
Sandy
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It was too slippery yesterday morning and my walking friend opted to stay home. I walked the dogs in the grass and after Sasha decided to go home after a shorter than usual walk, I went out by myself for awhile. Walking in the grass isn't very satisfying so I opted for an extra walk in the afternoon and another in the evening on the roads that were dry. Today is dry but freezing. With all the angst on TV news and heavy emphasis on political correctness on network dramas, the holiday movies are especially comforting.
Today I go to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned. It will be my first venture into a building other than my own house in over a month. Barbie 0 -
Good morning.
Santa teapot morning.
Overcast here today. Rain followed by freezing rain expected here. Temperature to fall near zero. Blizzard warnings for the NW and W portions of the state.
Well, we shall see what develops.
Barbie be safe today. I haven’t been in another building in months. In fact only once since this started in March and that was a dentist’s appointment as well. But who knows, just as with the weather, life is uncertain.
I am doing laundry this morning. I need to do some paperwork and I need to clean vegetables. That will take all day. ☺️
Finished this puzzle yesterday.
I have another holiday puzzle and I opened the box yesterday. There are pieces floating about—not in the sealed plastic bag. Odd. Also the pieces are tiny! I am not certain this is one my eyes will like at all.
Best wishes Bob.
Sandy, did the napper arrive? Do the kids have their electronics back?
Jackie, so now I hear that the mutated virus is likely all over the world and the U.K. should not be taking the blame. I hope they get the supply lines opened again. I have a package with a perishable item that has been stuck in the distribution system since the 17th. That facility is less than 10 miles from me. It is nothing I need but it will be a large loss in $$ for it to spoil in its box. Some people here are very upset about not receiving their prescription medications. So many people order by mail because the insurance companies literally strong arm you into it. Anyway, supply chain disruptions can be extremely painful.
Patsy, it was kind of your son to adopt that family. It is something that we did in my last job. A group of people would get one or more names of families that needed assistance and helped make for happier days. As the years went by, we were not allowed to deliver to the family. Had to keep their identities and locations private. I remember how people some groups were very upset by that restriction.
Happy days are my wish for everyone.
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I forgot to send Anne Monday and Tuesday's post, I am so sorry
From Anne
A lot to digest!
I've got two long posts from everyone to digest and I've enjoyed reading them but you will have to forgive me because I can't go back to stir the grey cells, the memory being short and the eyes still gummy because after all it is only 6am. Only a short note printed from me yesterday because my longer one is lost out there. Not to worry on that score because it wouldn't have been about much.
It's a bit like living on Mars in that movie! Except can you believe my delivery yesterday came without spuds! Luckily I've enough left to accompany the turkey!
SANDY, I'm surprised at such a busy time that you have the time to send me the posts! The sooner I get a new lap top the better.
I suppose the good news is we survived the winter solstice JACKIE! Poor old Britain though is under siege, I had no idea so many trucks existed! Will you be okay for your Brussels sprouts etc? I've been watching "Shetland". It appears the wind never stops blowing but I still would love to live there in another life. I had trouble with the accents at first but by the end of the series was a "native".
We start our lockdown on Boxing Day now. However that doesn't mean Michael might appear on Christmas Day because of a possible blizzard. Christmas could be put off until Saturday. Our premier got pretty angry and frustrated on his tv talk with all the maskless hordes and with the lax rules at the airports across the country, no testing of arriving passengers.
I gather 7 million Americans have crossed the border since March but of course a lot of them were truckers bringing us our Brussels sprouts etc.
So what have the Bean and I been doing? Well we are getting to be quite knowledgeable about squirrels and the Shetland Isles and I've done quite a few jigsaws. Oh and I've just remembered most of you have had your hair cut. Me as well only I had a really good go with the scissors. Instead of long limp frizzy hair I've now got a virtual Afro! Bean still recognizes me.
Think I'll make mincepies today for an exciting change.
Yours in isolation
Anne.
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The day is flying away from me but it doesn’t matter because nothing was planned. A friend stopped by for a coffee and piece of Stollen cake early on and we kept a good distance apart. I then walked the dogs for a quick trip round the block... raining of course so we all got soaked. It was lunchtime by the time we got home and after a light snack I did some housework and brought in coal and logs for the fires. It’s mild so don’t think they need to be lit tonight but hooray, tomorrow and Christmas Day we are promised dry, sunny and cold before more wet and windy weather at the weekend.
Yesterday afternoon I took a card and dog treats to my friend Jill I used to regularly walk with. I stood outside on the drive and we had a catch up before I went on to the vet practice for a large bag of Betty’s dietary food. Jill gave me a bag of Lucifer crocosmia bulbs for my garden that I placed by the back door until I can plant them. George immediately investigated the bag in an excited way and I’m sure he recognised Scruff’s and Jill’s scent!
Lin, you’ve reminded me to look online for a jigsaw to set up on the table, especially now there’s not so many chances to work in the garden. Yours ow scene is very pretty and at least has contrasts of white to work on! A busy teapot but then grottoes tend to be don’t they ( in normal times!).
As for the variant virus, I think perhaps Boris should have kept the information to himself until the scientists knew more about it but he was trying to make excuses for finally changing our Christmas lockdown rules. A knee jerk reaction from the Europeans but also President Macron of France has been demanding his country has fishing rights in British waters when we finally leave the EU so I think he shut the border to create chaos and make some sort of point but its backfired as most truck drivers affected are European, mostly French! Politics... who needs it? 🤬.
Sandy, I hope the happy napped arrived in time and that sitting was fun. Like you, I’ve stopped purchasing online unless I know the company and it’s reputable. Too much hassle otherwise.
Barbie, you are so right about tv viewing. One of our channels is showing full blown live theatre productions each night. Not sure I can cope with Twelfth Night but Jane Eyre should be enjoyable, then there’s Miss Saigon, Billy Elliot and The Phantom of the Opera to name just a few. No sign of Die Hard Bob but your graphics gave me a good laugh! 😅😂
Time for a cuppa so I’ll wish everyone a peaceful day. Hello Anne, Patsy and others I’ve missed.
Take care.
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Partly cloudy day here but sunshine is mixed in, yea Mr. Sunshine. Hello! I haven’t seen that glorious sunshine in days and days.
It is cold this morning and I feel the urge to wrap up in my quilt and slowly sip my coffee. I guess I will do that. John is sleeping in as usual. I don’t think he crawled into bed until 2:30. He gets a burst of energy at such odd times. I am normally totally unaware of all this late night-early morning activity. I have always been amazed at each person’s biorhythms. I am best at mid-morning and afternoon. It seems impossible to change. I can get up early and slog around but in truth, only half of the brain cells are firing.
Jackie: world politics are very interesting. As we have always known, we are all one big family. Some of us get along better than others. Some of us act out and are just plain naughty. It seems we are getting more dependent on each other and yet there are such a lack of understanding and respect. I often feel so grateful for my internet family. Here in the US, we have stopped the lovely activity of dropping by a friends house unannounced, even before the virus. Of course now, sadly, we certainly would not do that. I miss that lovely activity.
Barbie: I also have not been another house or building in months. I have been to our doctors office and the dentist. That’s it! I am sooooo ready to take that vaccine and feel comfortable in shopping and visiting my family and friends, face to face, again.
Sandy: you are great at finding lovely gifts for your family. I want to start putting more interesting gifts together. I know it is a lot of trouble but fun at the same time. Nothing is better than when we find just the right gift...something they have been wanting or needing. You are terrific at that.
Lin: I am cleaning a few veggies as well. I still have to sneak veggies into Our meals. John is a protein lover. He has reluctantly given up red meat. Reluctantly!! Is an understatement. I have become very sneaky. Veggies are in everything, he hardly notices and enjoys them if disguised. Loved the puzzles and the Santa tea pots. Do you have an in person collection? Or do you just enjoy the fun of seeing the photos of the tea pots?
Anne: hello and a special ear scratch and tummy tickle to Jilly.
Bob: good luck and stay positive! This will be over before you know it. Jean and family will be at your beck and call. Take full advantage. Who knows when you will have another opportunity to be really outrageous?
Merry Christmas to everyone and happy 2021!
Patsy☘️🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
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Happy Wednesday! 55 degrees but wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour makes it feel colder. I got a load of laundry done and then when second load was in dryer the dryer quit spinning. I had a load of towels in washer so I had to make do.
I texted my landlord but I think he is on vacation someplace warm. He did give me the number of the repairman so I called him and he is coming Saturday. These things always happen during holidays don't they??? At least the clothes are clean and not in great demand.
I was going to make my bbq ribs for appetizers for tomorrow but decided I will make them in the morning rather than reheating them. I can make them in my oven and just put them in the crockpot when done to keep them warm. Do you agree?? I have meatballs for another crockpot but can do those tomorrow as well. So I guess I will clean the house today before having a Christmas zoom call with my friends later.
I felt bad not remembering to send Anne Monday and Tuesday posts but busy times and I hope you understand Anne.
The Happy Napper didn't come in time to bring it yesterday but I will just bring it tomorrow. Lisa did return the other to Target and the seller from Amazon offered me 20% off to keep the one I bought from him. I had asked for a refund incase Target didn't take it back but since they did I gained $8.00 from the Amazon seller. Score!!
Beautiful puzzle Lin and another fun teapot.
It's already getting late so I better get moving.
Have a great Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, not sure if I will have time to post.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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GREAT COLONOSCOPY - The office is fast-paced but friendly and professional. My doctor was awesome. Serviced by multiple staff and everyone knew their job. Also, staff seemed to like/respect each other. Polyp removed etc should have results in a week or so. Next colonoscopy is in 3 yrs. Received a call from the office in the late morning to check on me. No complaints. Jean Bills delivered excellent taxi service!
Post-colonoscopy mid-morning (133 cal) – Last solid meal was Monday and only had broth and clear drink yesterday. Egglands best - Egg, 1 egg, Organic - Turkey Bacon, 1 slice, 1 Rice Disc, and Homestyle - Parmesan Grated Cheese, 1 tablespoon.
Sandy – Thanks for the well-wishes. The problem I had with the drink prep was getting things moving. It didn’t happen until midnight…laxative was at 2pm and started drinking at 4pm. They said next time they are going to have me do 2 gallons instead of 1…oh well that’s 3 yrs away.
Good to know about the pill and liver… Mine must be exhausted. I was on Amiodarone for 5 years that has a lot of evidence of hepatic injury – doctor said it was too dangerous to stay on longer. Then there is the methotrexate and statin impact possibilities – would like to get a few more miles out of it. LOL
Hope your “sitting day” was a good one and that your refund gets processed soon.
Barbie – Glad I am not the only one tired of political correctness being interjecting into so much TV. I don’t care what anyone does for the most part…as long as it makes sense and not inserted just to make it fit PC. In short – I pretty much stick with all the Christmas oldies for the post part… Bishop’s Wife, Miracle on 34th (Natalie Wood) and so on… I share a few Hallmark with Jean but not that many…I like some of the old ones before they started cranking them out. Hope the dentist cleaning went well and that you enjoyed the fresh air.
Lin - Rain followed by freezing rain doesn’t sound good. Our weather right now is better than predicted. Going to hit 50 tomorrow and then snow Friday… It is what it is as they say. Nice holiday puzzle!
Jackie – I love that debate each year on “Die Hard.” I never think of it as a holiday favorite – but I always end up seeing it each year at some point. I like a lot of the actors… I miss Alan Rickman that died at age 69 a few years ago.
Patsy – No need for that “beck & call.” LOL. I am not “one of those men.” I enjoy taking care of other sick people, but when it’s me – not so much. In this case, I came out feeling like a million bucks – they wouldn’t give me any extra Propofol to go… oop’s makes me think of Michael Jackson. Honestly, if not following instructions, I’d be at Blink… I did let Jean drive today ha ha.
Time to chill a bit…. Enjoy the day! Bob
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From Anne
I'm posting right now because we are expecting a huge snow fall on Christmas Day which means Michael will be over tomorrow to have turkey and all the trimmings. He lives further north and it might be worse up there for travelling. At least he will have leftovers as he watches the wind howl and the snow swirl around his high rise. Brrr. Mark and Mary Jo will have a drive by to throw presents if Mark feels up to it, otherwise it will be Derek. I've invited them but unlike Maria next door who has invited all her brood before lockdown kicks in, Mark is your typical accountant and follows the rules! Who does he take after?
Maria's just popped by to exchange our small gifts. Of course Jilly thought as always, visitors come to see her! Much tail wagging!
I made mince pies today. Made the pastry first before trying, and trying, and trying to open the mincemeat jar. I swear the air tight lids are getting tighter.
Tried two lid openers and finally managed to get into the jar with the old fashioned method of bashing the edge of the lid on the tiled floor! Used some Anglo Saxon words I'd almost forgotten.
So that little French pip squeak is trying to pinch our British haddock and chips, it should be pointed out to him that the British aren't rowing across the channel to pinch his frog legs and snails! Fairs fair! But I'm sure Boris can make mince meat out of him if he wants.
I read today that the EU has lost all sense of fun since the British left and their parliament is now so b-o-r-I-n-g, yawn. I was beginning to think with Donald sulking in the White House all playfulness had gone with the virus, but not so, thank goodness.
What a busy group you are! Very impressed! Is poor Bob having that horrid procedure done today poor lad? I won't be posting tomorrow being busy cooking but if he posts tell him I hope it's all "behind" him.
Merry Christmas dear group. Aren't you lucky, all on my own some on Christmas Day I'll have time to bend your ears.
Anne, ho ho ho.
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From Anne
Re: From Bob the last of the Wednesday Posts Merry Christmas Anne!!
Thanks Sandy, change of plan here. Michael just phoned and asked if he can come over tomorrow afternoon, stay overnight and have Christmas dinner as always on Christmas Day, let it snow all it wants, stay overnight and go home Boxing Day. You can imagine I am delighted and Bean will be beside herself with joy. Not sure when I'll post again, so just in case I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and that goes for all our little band of Sneakers. Merry Christmas everyone and to heck with virus's!
Hugs from Anne.1
