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Senior Golden Sneakers
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Bad timing for the dog walk this morning because although I only took them round the block for half an hour several hail showers hit us. One of my Christmas presents was a waterproof woollen bobble hat which protected me and George was ok in his thick coat but poor Betty had no such protection until we walked under trees. When we got home I checked the hens were alright and discovered a large hole just outside their run dug by a rat so went to the shed to get a pack of cement to pour in it. When I went back to the hens I found George digging deep into the hole, so pleased with himself but already covered in mud which meant another trip to the shower!
A lazy day after that and not much to eat but it’s going to take a couple of weeks to get back where I was that’s for sure.
I’m sorry to read Lisa’s step grandmother has developed Covid pneumonia Sandy but hope her improvement continues. Your talk of New Year crowds is a worry. Does that mean there will be gatherings at parties in spite of the virus? Our hospitals are full now with so many new infections so hopefully people will be sensible although I have my doubts!
I shrink photos to medium when I post but am happy to make them small if it helps.
Lin, I hope you’ve got everything you need and won’t need to go out tomorrow if that snow arrives. That’s quite a collection of teapots and I particularly love the snowball designs on the top shelf!
Yes, Cousin Jocelyn dressed in a green top with a red scarf is singing O Holy Night. That side of the family is very musical and usually attend Public performances weekly but restrictions have stopped them for now apart from Sunday services online. Her sister Sophie plays piano and violin and both parents are members of their local choir. Such talent doesn’t run to my side of the family unfortunately!
Bob, I find myself baking my food in the oven more and more these days to make life easy although last night I enjoyed a similar evening to Patsy and John’s Chocolates and wine but my excuse was to finish everything naughty so I can get back to healthier meals, not to say I didn’t enjoy the mini binge whilst watching The Sound of Music. Can’t believe I first saw the movie as a teenager over 50 years ago.... yikes!
Anne, lovely to read about your Christmas with Mike. I’m not sure about ashes but I know the lady I bought this cottage from left her sweet Yorker terrier buried in my garden and the next owner will have to take on my gorgeous cats put to rest in their favourite spots.... eight of them at today’s count. I’ve asked friends to scatter me on the moors but none of them seems keen!! Clever you with your poinsettia. Mine finally gave up and shrivelled away. The wine I bought for Christmas was Portuguese called Douro reserva and delicious. Perhaps MJ and Mark know it although I know there’s a large variety of red wine from that country.
Patsy, your talk of heading to your dungeon gave me a warm feeling of returning to normality for all of us and I’m sure you will let us know what projects will either be resurrected or new ones realised. This past Challenging year has sidetracked us somewhat but we are coping remarkably well I think.
The pooches are asking to go in the garden so I guess it’s time for bed.
Jackie 😴
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Today will bring big adventures. Jake will drive and we'll fill the car with fuel (last fill up was six weeks ago), mailing something via Priority Mail at the small, never busy post office near us, and dropping off a library book. The last times the car went out were to the chiropractor for Jake and dentist for me and picking up groceries. Like most of you, we have taken "shelter in place" very seriously.
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An artsy teapot!
Sandy, is this a better size? It says it is the small option.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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From Anne
Morning! Well that was a lovely breakfast read from everyone, and whilst we are on the subject of food I have to admit I threw out half a tin of Quality Street toffees and chocolates yesterday, a big tin, because I found my hand had discovered a mind of its own and kept straying in that direction. I simply daren't get on the scales! Bean and I polished off the remains of the turkey yesterday. Michael had taken half home - thank goodness!
I've just had a peek at the transplanted poinsettia and she hasn't keeled over so far in fact since leaving the confines of the smallest plastic pot for my large deep blue planter she appears to have settled in and doubled in size. A bit like one of Jackie's chicks when they fluff their feathers out.
I cleaned the house thoroughly yesterday morning and after turkey lunch Bean and I settled down on the sofa to watch an episode of Sherlock ( Netflix ). Bean was out cold immediately and I could feel my eyes drooping as well when the phone rang. It was Michael's friend Sandy. Unbelievably we chatted for two and a half hours and it was teatime when we finally realized how long we had gossiped.
So nothing striking to report here except a vein I think broke in my eyeball, noticeable! and everyone commenting on it but I tell them it's part of the Christmas decorations.
Mikes back at work and I'm thinking seriously about a laptop but I do need help in what to order and I'm waiting for Mike to be back, weather permitting because we usually end up with whatever hits Lin, or Mark totters over.
Sandy, I love the photos but please omit them until I'm sorted out again! I'm just glad I can read what you have all been up to.
Please stay safe everyone. It's got to the point where we all appear to know someone who's become ill often seriously and occasionally deadly.
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Happy Tuesday! I am not going to sit as we are expecting snow and ice and I don't want to take the chance. With the first substantial snow people forget how to drive and some of the roads to my son's house are dark. I told them I will come tomorrow when it is all cleared off the roads. So far it is not snowing so I hope I am not being too paranoid. We will celebrate New Year's Eve with a movie and I hope a countdown for the kiddos. My turn for food but can't decide what to get. Still no word from my landlord on the dryer so laundry is piling up. I will call Babe's brother in the hospital to see how he is doing and if not any better will call Babe and tell him to call his brother.
The good news is that I managed to lose the Christmas weight but will probably gain again for New Year's.
Anne, no problem with the pictures it really isn't that hard to do, just me being lazy. Two and a half hours on the phone? Not me, I hate talking on the phone and much prefer texts or video chats. Sorry, about your eye, that can look so painful so I hope it is not. I do not have any suggestions on laptops since I use a desktop. When the time comes to replace it I will probably get a laptop with a recommendation from my son. I like my larger screen so will would just connect it to a laptop.
Lin, yes that size is perfect and I do like the artsy teapot. Any plans for New Year's Eve??
Barbie, good luck with your driving adventures, it is good to drive the car once in a while to keep the battery charged, at least that is what I am told.
Jackie, poor Betty being pelted by hail, I hope you gave her extra hugs. Maybe try the small for a little while, again it is not a big deal but sometimes I copy the posts right before bed to make sure Anne sees all and my eyes are tired.
It is just a matter of me pulling them from the corner and bringing them down a few sizes so no worries. I felt the lady in green was your cousin and again beautiful voice. I can't sing worth a darn and am envious of those who can.
Bob, I guess we all tend to overeat (except Barbie) during the holidays but the good news is we now know how to get it off again. I was happy to get my shopping done yesterday especially with the weather changing this afternoon.
I am presuming your foot is better now that you are back at the gym. Did the front desk appreciate the munchkins?
Patsy, hope all is well with you and your family. What special dinner are you preparing for New Year's Eve??
I have wasted enough time on the computer and better at least take a shower. Keep safe and healthy.
Sandy
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Hello everyone! Partly cloudy here and cold! I am gathering up the Christmas cards and I have to say, this year’s cards were either depressing or with a note of wistful cheer. Wow! What a year this has been. We are fine but we really had a holiday that was different. Not my favorite way to celebrate....alone. But we were still incredibly fortunate, we are safe, we are old but healthy, we have everything we need. We have a youngish yellow bundle of joy that gives affection at the call of her name, Katie-sweet girl.
For new year I will be making our family traditional gumbo. Without okra, because John hates okra! What on earth is wrong with him? I serve it with rice and a side salad. Easy peasy! And copious amount of red wine. Just teasing, one glass is ample. Midnight champagne with one more piece of chocolate then the rest goes into a double plastic bag and into the freezer. Will bring it out again for Valentine day.
I am going to continue the theme of tarot cards for a series of paintings. I am just following a tarot card theme but not actually using all the special iconology. I will use the ocean and marine themes as I first planned for the crazy tarot card reader. Hope she well and safe, where ever she is. I am sketching like mad. Lots of ideas that have yet the start taking shape. Feeling better. I still love the little stories and books that Anne and I wrote. So many publishing companies went out of business. The publishing of children’s books has been relegated to Amazon and a print on demand style. That way has many difficulties for an art-rich publication. Life has a way of working things out, but rarely as we originally planned.
Yea 2021! It has a nice sound to it.
Love and affection from us all
Patsy, John and dear big lovable Katie
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It’s been a cold day but the morning walk in sunshine was enjoyable although George behaved as if on a mission so we had to move quickly... good for heart and lungs!
With so little going on anywhere every day feels like Sunday. I’m expecting restrictions to become more severe as the virus seems to be running unchecked so may get some groceries in tomorrow. Also plan to collect together received Christmas cards and pop the artificial tree back in its box under the bed.
Near bedtime so I’ll leave you with a photo of diva Betty!
Stay safe and warm.
Jackie
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From Anne
No day, snow day
We've just woken up to snow falling, however apparently it will change to driving rain this afternoon so I guess 2020 will depart as miserably as he arrived. Jilly took one look outside and promptly buried under her blanket again. She's green with envy over Betty's ruff JACKIE.
The problem with not being on MFP is I can't reread the posts to jog the rapidly declining grey cells, but I do agree with BARBIE that an outing in a car these days is an absolute treat, as good as a Caribbean cruise ship!
Oh, and I'm so glad PATSY is becoming creative again! Do keep it up love! You are so talented it's a shame to waste it. Think of Grandma Moses! Actually I did an awful lot of giggling writing the first few chapters of my Corvid the Crow creation. Must get back to it! The world of fantasy takes us into another world, far away from needles, masks, and politicians!
SANDY! You've already lost the Christmas weight! I've just lost all the Christmas goodies. Scoffed or chucked out! Getting down to serious eating again with just Michael, lamb chops and apple pie on New Year's Day IF it doesn't snow in which case maybe no Michael. Sort of glad I'm missing the pound a week club! Are you and Jackie still posting?
LIN that size photo is just perfect....for me! Anyway.
No BOB if memory serves me right.
Looked into GG delivery yesterday and to my horror no open days until next Tuesday which I've grabbed. Luckily enough food to survive the two weeks since the last order.
Yesterday was a "nuffing" day. Pleasant but nothing jaw dropping....so
Off for a shower,
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Hello. Well, about 9 inches of snow here. The guy with the snow blower was here yesterday. Plenty of work left out there for a snow shovel. We will see. I briefly watched my neighbor trying to clean the snow out of the end of his driveway. A gift from the city plow since our street is not plowed until after everyone has cleared out their driveway. He is taking small bits of the snow, bending over and grabbing the shovel near the blade part and then tosses it out of the way. My back hurts just to watch.
Well, teapot time. Seems appropriate today.
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Happy Wednesday! Well we got some snow and rain so I am glad I opted to stay home yesterday. I am going today but the streets look good so I should be fine. My landlord just called to say he is out looking for dryers and if I wanted to look that would be fine. At least he is cooperating for a change.
I really don't have a lot of time so this is just a hello to all and to stay safe.
Sandy
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Shoveling session #1, over. Wish the shoveling was as well.
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Lost the longest post😩
I’ll have a Baileys, calm down and possibly start again!
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Howdy! We are into a full week of rain and wind. Actually pretty normal for us here. We aren’t shoveling snow but we are dealing with water. Leaking roofs, stopped up rain gutters, mud slides and washed out roads. It is just plain miserable when too much water comes in winter.
We just got classified by our state health department as very high risk for virus infection. We had 22 cases yesterday. It is the result of Christmas gathering. People just can’t get it into their head...NO! You can’t get together with friends and family until we get this vaccine going. John was going to get a few things at Costco but again...parking lot was full. People lined up outside waiting to get in. John came home and announced we don’t need what ever he was after.
Our stimulus check fuss is really something. we are not in need, But I have read all the pros and cons and political hoopla. Just hope people who are in great need get the help soon.
By the way, if you are awash in Christmas goodies and candy, it does freeze very well. I double bag chocolates and those homemade cookies etc from neighbors and friends. I double wrap and bag for the freezer. It is nice to pop one or two cookies in microwave on a Sunday afternoon. While frozen, they are not much of a temptation. They will honestly keep for about 6 months or more.
Doing research on my tarot images for first painting. I am working in a brand new sketch pad and artists notes have begun! Notes might be a bit too formal...rants and rambles might be a better description. I am off and running now.
Patsy☘️🎶🎶🎶🎶supremes....Stop in the name of love
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Made it to the gym by 5:30am. Temp was 21F degrees, but roads clear and not snowing. Back home I had some work to do and then a hot relaxing bath. We thought it best to “get out” a bit before the weather turns and took a trip to the Waterloo Premium Outlets (just to walk around in the fresh air) and Martin's Amish Furniture (Jean was picking up a gift for her BFF). I did end up buying an unplanned Hilfiger crewneck steal for $14.00 (part cashmere). If we ever rejoin society, I am ready. LOL
No homemade dinner today. Stopped at a well-known diner for Chicken Quesadilla and it was delicious. Obviously masks required except when seated and eating. Still a nice treat, as we have only eaten out a few times since last March and only for special occasions. By the time we got home most of the afternoon was gone.
Tomorrow we will welcome the New Year in alone… most likely Chinese food, wine and a toast at midnight. Gym will be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Jackie – It’s understandable that several hail showers might cut a dog walk short. Bummer…and then to contend with a large rat hole and a dirty George covered in mud…doesn’t sound like fun. Hope you got the rest you planned on and some nourishment!
When you mention cooking in the oven I am reminded of when Jean will re-heat a slice of pizza in the microwave…I always tell her it will taste better warmed in the oven, but most the time she doesn’t care and hey… it’s her pizza. LOL. I already bought wine for New Year’s Eve and might pick up one of those tiny champagne’s for toasting. I’ll probably fast for all but the one meal. Haven’t had any Chinese food in ages and likely will keep on the lower carb side and let Jean enjoy “the good stuff.” Speaking of old movies, I watched “My Favorite Wife” with Jean yesterday…but you have me singing… The hills are alive with the sound of….”
Barbie – You certainly much worse than us! We have restrictions based upon where we go, but no forced lockdown in our area. There are restaurants within a few miles that cannot serve food. Where we went today was about an hour away and more into the countryside.
Sandy – Don’t blame you for not sitting under those conditions. As noted above, we will be staying at home having a party-for-2 this New Year’s Eve. Hope you have a good time with the kiddo’s. Can’t believe you still have landlord/dryer issues. I recall many years ago renting at one place that was fabulous. If you had an issue you went to the main office…wrote it in a log book and somehow when I came home from work it was taken care of… I was always impressed. I am pretty sure you have a different landlord. LOL
Lin – Can’t tell you how many times I mentioned to Jean today on how much I hate the freezing cold (20 and below… but 9 inches of snow would have made it worse. Hard to believe I loved snow as a kid and skied. Thought of you when reading an article yesterday on the benefits of drinking tea!
Patsy – You serve as another reminder of how lucky we are… freezing cold yes – but no rain/wind, leaking roof, stopped up gutters etc. Yup – we are blessed! Sorry about the increase in cases and “high risk” classification. From your lips to God’s ear on those truly in need and suffering – a day never passes that I don’t think of individuals and small businesses. I was self-employed for many years and had to meet a payroll, not pay myself, deal with banks etc during some rough times. Many people don’t remember gas lines, 18 % prime rate and feeling “lucky” because you got approved for an 11% mortgage. But this goes so much further with entire cities being gutted. Yup… prayers for all of them. Sadly, I know some people that take advantage…but those are different stories.
You mentioned “Stop in the Name of Love” and I remembered a co-worker decades ago that would sing out loud – “Stop in the Neighborhood” – she honestly didn’t know the words!
Off for now gang! Bob
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Not only did we get to go to the post office, library drop off, and gas station yesterday, but today we got to take Bernie, the cat, to the vet for his annual check up. They come to the car to get him, then the vet calls after the check up to ask questions and tell you what's going on, then they bring him back and get your credit card to pay the bill. Big adventures two days in a row. This evening it was raining too much for me to want to go for my after dark walk. I'm glad I took advantage of all the evenings when it was dry. Thanks to books, podcasts, audio books, and TV, I have been sufficiently entertained. Thanks to walking dogs in the morning and afternoon and riding my exercise bike, I have been sufficiently exercised. On New Year's Eve, we'll be in bed before 8 as usual and will eat the usual food.
Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about your dryer. Our washer went out on December 24 one year and no one could come to fix it for more than a week, so I had to visit the laundromat. Because of that, I frequently name my washer and dryer on my morning gratitude list. Barbie in drizzly NW WA 0 -
I’m sorry I didn’t get back yesterday. Sad news arrived that my friend I travelled across America with in our 20’s passed away. So many restrictions she apparently had a very small funeral service, family only. We met working in an office in Toronto but the work was so boring we hatched a plan to buy a car and head south. Not quite Thelma and Louise but I’ve so many great memories of that time. She was English too and returned soon after our trip so we always stayed in touch and met up occasionally. Her passing away is a horrid end to a horrid year!
It has snowed overnight but only a smattering and I’ll wait until it melts before walking.
Jackie
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Oh Jackie, I am sorry for the recent unhappy news. But some very good memories.
You two look quite happy and that car also looks quite sporty. I am so glad you weren’t Thelma and Louise. Long distance hugs. ❤️❤️
Oh and I love Betty in her dress up clothes. ❤️
Barbie, your errands sound lovely but I feel sorry for the cat who had to see the vet. I don’t like the human version of the vet so I commiserate bit then maybe it isn’t a bad experience.
Bob, I was shocked to see a plate without lots of vegetables. 😂 enjoy whatever you do this evening. I am like Jean, just heat up the leftovers, microwave is fine. No matter what it is!
Patsy, you sound quite happy as you get back to research and work in the dungeon. Well done!
Sandy, I hope a dryer will be installed soon in your apartment. I am fortunate to have a basement and some clothes lines so if I have a dryer issue, I can spread things out down there. You don’t have much space. Again, I hope this is behind you soon.
I did A LOT of shoveling yesterday and I was just plain tired last night so I just laid down and didn’t get up again, except to brush my teeth!
I had a nice long shower and pamper time for myself this morning. Nice body lotion, a warm fluffy robe, my newest slippers, ahhhhhh, heavenly. I hardly ever do that. Why? No idea.
Today: Laundry, book work, reading, puzzle, and whatever I decide to do, I will not pick up a snow shovel.
Okay, teapot.
And a little puzzle.
And best wishes for what comes next.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy New Year's Eve Day! First, let me say how sorry I am about your friend Jackie. I am glad you have great memories of your time with her and I love the bell bottoms. May she rest in peace.
We will be celebrating early (3:00) with the kiddos with dinner and the movie Soul. It should be an early evening home where I will welcome in the New Year with New York and then Chicago. I hope you all celebrate in your own way.
Barbie, I took my laundry to my son's house yesterday while sitting. I think my landlord found a dryer but not sure when it will be installed. Wow, I can't believe you are in bed so early, what time do you get up??
Bob, this is a privately owned condo so of course he does things different. In my first apartment after separating my refrigerator went out and just like you when I came home there was a new fridge and they had to empty the old one and refill the new one. I was very impressed. I do love cheese Quesadillas and those look delicious.
Patsy, besides being a high risk area you are being pelted with rain, wind and flooding. I am sorry for you and please stay safe. I agree that some people do not need a stimulus check with me being one of them but the last check my husband did not give me my half so I will be fighting for my half this time just for the principle. (sorry sore subject with me).
Lin, where are you this morning? And I haven't heard from Anne this morning either.
Have a safe and wonderful NYE and I will be back in 2021.
Sandy
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Cloudy and showers today. Cold of course, it is winter. I just keep telling myself that spring is just right around the corner.
Chatted with our son yesterday by phone. He is doing that thing we are all doing...planning a healthier year and promising ourselves more exercise and better eating habits. He is buying more exercise equipment. In our case, I feel we are doing okay. We could use more exercise and John could try to find a way to deal with his self-imposed stress regarding all the tasks he has decided are ESSENTIAL! I am as always Mrs. goosy-Lucy. This year has been hard on John. He worries about us all and tries to devise protective plans.
Jackie: my friend, I totally understand your sadness. I have lost several really good lifetime friends. The loss feels so much worse because there has not been an acceptable closure. I usually try to use the grief in some positive way. It doesn’t always work but in small ways, over time it helps. Working in your garden, for me grooming Katie, repotting house plants. Losing myself in the dungeon projects. I am sorry for your loss and loss of that special friendship.
Barbie: wow! In bed by 8! That would never ever happen around here. We are also never able to maintain a strict schedule. It might be too late for us to develop discipline. I do admire your exercise regimen. I will try for longer exercise periods. Or more frequent. I find it too easy to put it off because I am doing something else more interesting.
Cleaning out the fridge for trash day tomorrow. Aretha Franklin and Chain, chain, chain🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
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A cold day when temperatures never got above freezing. That meant a short walk with the dogs then some housework after removal of cards and the few decorations. Frustratingly I typed an email to send to the cousin of my friend who passed away because it was he who let me know in a letter but it’s difficult to make out his email address as his writing is a bit of a scrawl so it keeps bouncing back undelivered. I’ll have to write a letter instead. Thank you for your kind understanding words about losing a friend. Long term friendships are special and I’m grateful to have the wonderful memories to hold on to. I’m always the first to say live for today, the past is the past but in reality it is past experiences that make us who we are.
I’ve been online and ordered a couple of new jigsaws so no excuses in thinking I’ve nothing to do when Winter weather disrupts my days. Our rubbish collection tomorrow after a fortnight so a couple of heavy bags to get to the top of the track in the morning. Hopefully it won’t be icy although I see a clear night sky and bright moon outside which normally heralds a hard frost.
Dogs snoring and Brady out night stalking. Not far off midnight in the UK so I’ll wish you all the happiest New Year.
Jackie
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Hello. Well, first day of the year and it starts here with clouds and a chance of snow later. I am staying in and just crossing my fingers that I will not have to pick up the snow shovel today. 🤣😂🤣
Another festive teapot.
Working on sorting through papers. I have a couple years worth of things to decide, keep or toss and then need to do some shredding.
And a Happy New Year to everyone. 😄
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy New Year!! Let's all pray it has got to be better than last. We had a fun time with kiddos celebrating the kids count down to the New Year. Charlie was excited and was dancing, the two boys said we hate parties so did not participate. Max, the younger one follows his big brother around and tries to do what he does but I know that he really wanted to join our dance party.
I got home early and watched NY come in and then Chicago. I was celebrating by myself with the exception of a midnight call from Bryanna ( which she does every year ) and texts from my friends.
While I was at the kiddos house my landlord texted me and said his handyman picked up the "new" dryer and it was installed. I am doing a couple of loads to try it out, so far so good.
I was invited to Lisa's parents today with Lisa and family but the weather isn't good with rain and snow. I am afraid it might be too icy but will see how it is later. Tonight they are saying 4 inches of snow so I am glad I have a few days of just staying home.
I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year and hope it is our best year ever. I am grateful for all of my MFP friends and hope we can continue our forum for years and years.
Sandy
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From Anne
1st January
Hello Sneakers, I don't know where today is going but I'm enjoying myself no end - doing much of nothing.
We got up at 7 and after breakfast I did something I never do! Did a very complicated jigsaw.
Michael is staying home for the next three days because the case figures are rising alarmingly, plus I'm rather worried about Mark who is still suffering intense pain from the operation three weeks ago. I'm beginning to wonder if something was left inside him when the surgeon stitched the wound. If he feels better he and Mary Jo will pop by this afternoon.
However, the good news is I bought 4 thick juicy lamb chops for New Year's Day dinner (before I go vegetarian again!) and with no Mike to share them, me and the Bean mopped up a lamb chop each! Bean ate hers ultra fast and then barked at me for more! Little does she know we have two fat lamb chops in the fridge for tomorrow! This wee thing should have gone to a Trump style home, she definitely likes the expensive things in life and instead she landed with me on a pension. Poor Bean.
And that's about it. We didn't stay up last night because I had a wee Baileys and it knocked me out cold by 10 o'clock. I only drink alcohol at Christmas so therefore a thimbleful does me in. No fun at all, me.
A Happy New Year for all our friends is sincerely hoped for, with much happiness and good health for you and yours.
Hugs from Anne.
I didn't send Anne yesterday's post until today because I forgot
From Anne
So sorry Sandy, I sent my new year day bit to you before you sent me the Sneaker posts, but I do want to say how sorry I am that Jackie has had such bad news. Reminds me how Flo and I climbed into her battered old car and travelled all over the place!
We reached Florida, British Columbia, northern Ontario, Canada and USA east coasts, the Shenandoah trails, etc etc. I was so lucky!
I'll try and reply to everyone else tomorrow.
Anne.
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Happy new year. The day is grey but I feel sunny and ready to start a new year. I’ll admit I did get a bit down in the dumpsters last year. But we made it. A very low key evening, it didn’t feel like New Years Eve. John had a tummy ache, nothing serious but put him a bit off. No alcohol and bland diet. Yuck! But today will be better. I have lined up a bunch of our favorite music, a late brunch of veggie and salmon frittata and toast. We will call the few friends that are still hanging around on the planet. Then the inevitable movie and maybe champagne tonight. We skipped the celebration yesterday but we can do it today...why not?
I did my exercises yesterday and today but I have still not decided what I will do to try to increase strength. I have been researching on NIH for seniors. Weights are good as long as they aren’t too heavy. But I guess they can be a bad idea if not done right. My mom used to lift cans of soup as weights. Not sure that was as effective as a more concentrated effort. She was a glamorous old sweetheart, to be sure!
Must order some new art supplies. I have a very odd but compulsive thing about discarding paintbrushes and sketch pads. Our son says I give them a Viking funeral. I can’t just dump them in the trash. I just can’t! My dungeon trash is a testament to my frustrated efforts. I must ceremonially place them in the wood stove. Okay! Now you know how truly crazy I am. But I declare that I am basically harmless.
And here we go....a new year! 2021 has a nice ring to it.
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Yesterday we celebrated with Chinese food, but I stuck with non-fried chicken and made a huge batch of shrimp (some we had w/ cocktail sauce and the rest I put with my hot meal along with some Won-ton soup & Pinot etc. Tried to watch some of the virtual celebration on TV but found it too depressing. Ate waaay too much food and had “a few extra helpings” of Rebel Triple Choc ice cream (no sugar but still full fat).
So today – it’s back to business…although I didn’t go to the gym until mid-morning. New Year’s Day 2021 Lunch: (161 cal.) Organic Spring Mix, Broccoli and cauliflower, Cucumber, Maria - artichokes, Tomato, Red Onion, Banana Pepper Rings - Hot, Balsamic Spray and Artichoke parmesan salad dressing.
Just chillin’ for the day….
Jackie – Sorry for the loss of your friend. But I am not sure you weren’t more Thelma and Louise then you let on. Those funeral restrictions are so tough. My brother-in-law’s sister passed Dec 28th – she was 79 – there will be a church service on the 6th, but also “remotely.” You’re right about losing your friend at such a difficult time. Love the memory photo!
Lin – Good catch on the Veggies. I held back knowing Chinese food (it has been almost 2 yrs) was around the corner (lol). And yes, you are like Jean – sometimes we make meals and other times we just graze. But I should say, I do a fair amount of microwaving myself – but get an enjoyment from cooking and preparing so I am satiated and the food is primarily healthy but not looking like “diet” food. I am definitely a “left-over” person and rarely throw anything out. That in and of itself is a “left-over value” from childhood. You wasted nothing. Hope all that reading, laundry etc came off without a hitch and your evening was a good one.
Sandy – Happy New Year’s “Day” to you! The condo sounds wonderful and I am glad it has been such a positive experience. The Quesadillas was definitely a treat and some of the best I have ever eaten. It was good to feel “normal” sitting and talking with Jean in a booth. Always love your “One day at a Time” sign-off. Also I don’t think I mentioned – Love your profile pic!
Patsy – Absolutely agree that this was not a New Year’s Eve that felt like New Year’s Eve. Ours was more quiet than you might think – although we enjoyed each other’s company…we didn’t do a lot of the visiting etc we normally do and it was text messages to family members or brief phone calls. Sorry about John not feeling well. Jean had a little wine but doesn’t drink much at all – I on the other hand had 3 glasses. LOL. As for being crazy – I’ll take crazy over stuffy / pompous any day of the week. Of course, I am crazy too!
Happy 2021 to all ! Bob
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all my exercise is fun and entertaining and interesting. I listen to podcasts or audiobooks while I walk and I watch TV while I ride my exercise bike so I can do them for hours I go to bed early so I can read for awhile before going to sleep. I get up around 12:30 to take the dogs out to pee then I read for awhile before going back to sleep. I get up at 5 to take the dogs out then eat breakfast and go for another walk so I can be home in time for anything that might start at 9 AM. It is a great life. Barbie 0
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I’ve been mooching today, mostly because it’s so bloomin’ cold outside. Recent rain that left us with wet surfaces has created ice on the roads and because we are up on the moors so not considered a main route, we don’t get the luxury of gritters. I did walk the dogs for an hour around midday, the warmest time of day at 1c, then thought it would be cosy for the hens to have fresh bedding to keep them warm at night. I’ve also spread a layer of hay in their run to cover the sitting mud... spoilt or what?
Last night was just another evening for me too although I did drink a couple of glasses of Italian sparkling Prosecco bought some time ago when I’d hoped things would be better than they are and we’d be seeing the back of Covid. Beware the new variant that appears to affect 10-19 year olds, not in a nasty way for them but they probably are contagious.
Not only have I eaten and drunk more than I should but my steps from the daily walks are down. I blame the weather of course as I haven’t felt it wise to head for the moors where we’d be blasted with freezing air and hail. I’ll just have to get back to sensible eating although like Anne I have lamb to be cooked over the weekend which will require roasted potatoes in duck fat!
My supply of teabags is getting worryingly low so will have to visit the farm shop in the hope they have PG Tips on their shelves.
Bob you mentioned the other day reading an interesting article about tea. Was it the report that research shows older people who drink a few cups a day appear more alert? Makes me wonder what state my brain would be in if I didn’t drink tea! Great New Year photos of Jean and you. I especially like your matching beads!!
Patsy, as someone who shovels coal out of a bunker then carries a heavy scuttle into the cottage, as well as logs from the store, I can vouch for NOT doing much lifting when we aren’t so used to it anymore. Shoulders, hands and forearms tend to complain for hours so please don’t strain anything. Tins of soup sound civilised if lifted at a gentle pace!
Nothing wrong with a ceremonial burning of unwanted art. I remember once taking a large oil painting of mine to the tip because I felt it wasn’t particularly good. The subject was one of my black cats sitting in the window staring out with big golden eyes. I climbed the steps of the giant skip that rubbish gets tossed into and attempted to throw the upside down canvas Frisbee style to the other side but it landed face up leaning against the side for everyone to see. Those big cat eyes looked at me accusingly as I scurried away!
Sandy, sounds like the boys are at an age when dancing becomes embarrassing to them. A great start to your year with the dryer being installed. Funny how such things can please us so much but remember when my washing machine packed up during our first lockdown and I was without for over 2 weeks. If we hadn’t been socially distancing I’d have hugged the engineer when he finally arrived!
Haha Lin, today’s teddy teapot is wearing his own cosy! How sweet is he!
Wonderful memories Anne. It must be our English explorer genes!
Gosh, already January 2nd here... I do hope this year doesn’t whizz by at the alarming rate of 2020! 😲
It does mean it’s past my bedtime and I still have to let the dogs into the garden. 🥶
Nite, nite
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Oops, I meant to leave this link for Anne, our Yorkshire lass.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-55507045
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Finally a weekend I can recognise as such because every day since Christmas has been "what day is it?" Another cold one and I waited until 10 to take the dogs out as roads are icy. Frustratingly, the hen house door has stopped working again so I'm going to have to slide up and down the garden morning and night to operate it manually. A terse email has been sent to the seller who repaired it a month ago!
A lazy day in store because it's supposed to snow this afternoon. It could be a good time to sort through my vinyl albums and decide which to keep and those that can go (somewhere but not sure at the moment). First though sausage and beans for lunch with a jacket potato thrown in. The shoulder of lamb is still thawing slowly in the bottom of my fridge so will be cooked tomorrow.
Have a good and safe day everyone, whatever you get up to.
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