Senior Golden Sneakers
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Ohhhhh brrrrrrr! A cold mist on a dreary day. I thought things couldn’t get any worse but the news just seems to be getting darker, scarier, and more depressing. I think this pandemic has caused me to see everything through a dark veil. So the drama of our weekend is that John had a gold crown just fall out of his mouth during dinner. Friday night and no dentist available, of course! Adding to the drama, I cut the bottom of my foot on something (?) bleeding everywhere as I limped to first aid kit. After applying a very thick bandage that will not allow a shoe, I am in slippers and limping gingerly around the house. What happened? I think I must have stepped on the side of a metal leg on one of my drawing tables. I have mentioned that I am a world class clumsy.
In the bigger picture, these things are very minor and classify as annoying rather than a disaster. But still add a bit of challenge to the weekend.
About Mr. Robot....a very dark series. I don’t think I can stick with it even if the premise is interesting and current in concept. But if you can follow the techie aspects, it is interesting.
Sandy: the Red Robin restaurants are closing in Oregon. Our son rarely eats or orders there but he said he tried to order during Christmas holidays and was told they were closing. Too bad so many restaurants are closing. I have discussed this with John and at least here in Oregon, we think that restaurants will operate differently for a few years. Things have changed and people have different habits now.
Lin: a decluttering class sounds like something I need but will never do. I am praying that Goodwill, Salvation Army and st. Vincent DePaul will reopen soon. I will have loads of things to offer them. But I do get lots of stuffed animal toys for Katie at those places. I buy them, put them directly into the washing machine and dryer. Katie waits by the dryer when she sees the toys inside. She likes BIG toys.
I fear we have more drama in store here on a political scene. More time in dungeon, more good music, less TV and news.
Al Green....I’m so tired of being alone 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Patsy☘️
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The kind of cold that seeps into the bones today with no sign of the sun because of a freezing fog hanging over us. More problems on the icy roads for drivers first thing so no walk until nearly midday. Hmm, I see as many cars out and about as any normal Saturday so what happened to lockdown? No wonder the virus continues to run rampant!
As I prepared lunch and also began a soup mix my friend Pat called me on FaceTime and we compared notes on our current jigsaws, something I persuaded her to get to pass some time in this lockdown. She is already hooked on a most complex picture entitled Shakespeare’s London with 1000 pieces.... rows of Tudor buildings along the river Thames. As we chatted she received a phone call on her landline from a friend of hers I know so we thought it would be fun to set up a zoom call. It took nearly an hour with hoots of laughter, sometimes no picture other times no sound but finally we got there and I was able to see that her friend also had a jigsaw on the go so the word is spreading! We will try another zoom meeting tomorrow.
Just let the dogs out for their last garden visit before bed when even George didn’t hang around. I see the thermometer in the cottage that reads the temperature in the greenhouse is -2c so not sure how my geraniums will survive. My brother that lives in Spain has sent photos of the snow they are experiencing with -35c record breaking temperatures and they grow geraniums everywhere!
Patsy, it will take some time for eating out to become the norm again if too many refuse the vaccine. Most of our pubs and restaurants are run by small independent businesses that are struggling to survive which is so sad.
As for your politics, your dungeon is the safest place for the time being. Let the madness die down!
Nearly bedtime but with a Billy Joel concert recorded at Shea stadium playing on tv in the background I’ll read until that finishes. There’s no disguising his distinctive voice!
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It's official that the vaccine will be available in my town for people ages 70+ and their domestic partners. The first day of six vaccine days is Thursday and we plan to be in line early in the day 0 -
From Anne
No more nostalgia SANDY. I spend so much on my lonesome I'm drifting back in time, but yes, the bottom of the car really did burst into flames - and that was only the start of a day full of mishaps. The car cost me $180 a fortune for me, but it served its purpose. Good for your Mom BOB realizing that it's better not to drive if nervous. Plus bad at judging distances in my case!
The highlight of my day will be planning my grocery order for next week. I see we are all into jigsaws. Actually they are quite addictive. Difficult to see on my iPad but I do go for the highest number of pieces. One I did yesterday was really difficult. It appeared to be small thin strips of colour and doing the mystery I hadn't a clue what would turn out. Finally a library of shelves and books. Who'd have guessed. The Tudor one sounds wonderful JACKIE.
PATSY, your poor foot! Please watch it carefully and disinfect the wound. I won't go into why!
My other highlight yesterday was talking to Barrie my last year snow clearer and a very excited Shelby who Jilly kept clear of. Like most of the street he is renovating his small house. One of the few old houses remaining. He is another one who fled Montreal when the french Quebecers were going through their "hate the English" phase. Must ask him where his dad worked because he's Mikes age.
And talking of Michael, no Michael this week. He is quite alarmed by the statistics. Our hospitals are full to capacity now. Bursting at the seams. It's getting almost to the stage of choosing who they take in with people my age the last to be chosen. I hope the vaccines are the answer to our prayers BARBIE but I feel a bit sceptical as the virus keeps mutating. He says he will never forgive himself if he passes it on to me but I suspect it's more a case of having to take in one very spoilt, totally adorable, Bean.
Well, on the bright side we've survived almost a year finding new things to do. LIN - Houses decluttered, new recipes tried.
May your Sunday be enjoyable if quiet,
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Another freezing day but I sense a change in the air. I’ve walked the pooches, made a batch of food for George and finished lamb and pea soup. Chatted to friends and worked on a jigsaw. A nice relaxing Sunday. 😁
Happy Sunday. Stay out of trouble!
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Happy Sunday. Another cold day…but no snow to be pushed around…so it’s a good day. Almost to 10k steps (400 to go). Jean is off to a “ZOOM BABY SHOWER” at my sister’s home. A handful of family members having a light lunch and then everything else (presents etc. via Zoom. Pandemic or not – Soooo glad men don’t do baby showers. Just finished putting my dinner together ( lemon & garlic Chicken Breast, Spaghetti Squash, garlic & herbs riced cauliflower, & green beans).
Patsy – Sorry about the dreary day. Amazing how the weather impacts our energy and thoughts (especially when adding news). More amazing is how the cost of a “crown” has skyrocketed over the years…no wonder I have lost 2 dentists due to early retirement (late 50’s). LOL. Mr Robot is a strange series for sure and takes some adjustment. I didn’t think I would keep watching it, yet would find myself doing just that.
Jackie – Cold seeping into bones, no sun and a freezing fog hanging over you. Paints such a great picture I am glad it isn’t our weather. Being the weekend with more people out & about, I plan to stay close to the home front. As for Spain – I read the headline Friday stating: “Spain sees record low of -35.8 degrees in unusually bad weather” Again – I feel fortunate. With regards to Billy Joel, I was a big fan back in the 70’s and early 80’s (Piano Man, Movin’ Out etc) – but haven’t played much of him recently. Might have to dust some music off. Stay warm.
Barbie – Congrats on the vaccine and hope the line isn’t too crazy !
Anne – I think your $180.00 car is like many things I have owned …good enough if they serve their purpose. Good luck with your grocery order. As for puzzles – I can’t believe I found myself looking at one recently… what’s next a tea pot
Think I will join Anne in saying “May your Sunday be enjoyable if quiet” Bob
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Good afternoon. I attended church this morning and did more sorting out. My goal of one full 30 gallon trash bag accomplished! Yes!! I have given up on getting back to my regular activities and have put my daily stacks away. One for Mah Jongg, one for Tai Chi and Qigong, one for coloring, one for book clubs, one for coffee gatherings, one for church. My little table was really full and now it is clear. Just like my calendar right?
Another overcast day. We had just a tiny bit of snow overnight. The temperature now is around 30 degrees F. The high for the day.
Still not spending much time on the puzzle spread out on the table. It is difficult, the pieces are tiny so I am pretty much staying with the iPad puzzles. This app allows puzzle pieces up to 169. No way that would be microscopic. I am comfortable with 49.
I started to clean out several old recipe boxes I have kept since the early 1970’s. And then I stopped. A recipe in my aunt’s handwriting, a number of my grandmother’s recipes, my mom and finally from dear Blanche, the lady I bought eggs from in 1974-1975. They lived around the corner from us, well, as around the corner as you get on a farm out in nowhere. Buying eggs was a half of a morning’s errand. There was always coffee and conversation to go along with the egg purchase. We bought milk from a farm, also close to us. Went over during morning milking and had a big stainless steel bucket with lid filled from the bulk tank. That did not take as long. They were too busy to chat for very long. Very old fashioned country. Out on a gravel road, didn’t get the county plow very quickly in the winter. Had a creek down at the end of one pasture. And there was a little wooded area up on a hill, filled with hickory nut trees. We harvested nuts and over the winter, I cracked them and we had hickory nuts in our baking instead of walnuts.
Okay, teapot clock today!
And this just seemed so me.
Bob, you need a puzzle for certain. A puzzle of a teapot would be a good start. Thanks for the photos of the new Rogue. Pretty nice looking ride. I love the interior! We have several Michael’s stores in the area and I will be surprised if all stay open. I have purchased a number of frames there over the years when they were on sale but not as on sale as what you purchased. Oh by the way, men do attend baby showers here. Just saying.
Jackie, what fun, Zooming with friends and everyone with their own jigsaw puzzle?!? Wahoo! Hope you do that again soon.
Anne, Michael is just being cautious. It is probably a very good thing. I am sure you and Jilly miss him. How is Mark doing? I hope his pain is diminishing.
Barbie, congratulations on your upcoming vaccination. Your state and county must be quite organized. Not the same here. I think we will be more like Florida with people trying without success to get on reservation lists. I would bet here that people with money will get shots from their doctors without fighting for a spot and waiting in line for hours. Cynical? Yep.
Sandy, how did the evening go? By the way, I had never purchased a car on my own until I was divorced and my ex wanted our car. I had been making the payments etc. so we agreed on a price for the car. With that in mind I signed over the car to him and you know this is coming right, he never paid me. I had taken out a loan and purchased a used vehicle. I thought I would have it paid off quickly when he paid me, well, not so much. I had to pay it off monthly but I did it. Since then I have purchased another used car and two new vehicles. The first was the scariest. And now there are places to purchase where you don’t have to pay the haggling game. And you can ask your son for advice. You will be okay. Get that CR-V.
Patsy, how is your foot today? Better I hope. I never watch what all of you guys are seeing as I don’t have the same access but I am looking forward to PBS this evening. Celebration of Masterpiece, then the new version of “All Creatures Great and Small” and I believe a program on Alastair Cooke. It will be a good evening.
Well, should run along.
Take care everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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😆😅😂 Puzzles and a teapot Bob!! 🤣🤣
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Happy Sunday! Busy day so far, Church service on TV this morning, video call with my son later and then decided to ride my bike. I watched the movie The Midnight Sky on Netflix and highly recommend it. I rode the bike for over two hours and gained lots of calories which is good because I am making myself a steak tonight.
The birthday celebration was fun, movie night was on their wall so it was like being in a theater. We watched the live version of the Lion King and even though I have seen it, it was still fun. Too much birthday cake with ice cream which I forgot I can't tolerate dairy. Oh well, lesson learned.
Lin, I am not sure I want a car payment but it is probably something I should do for myself because I think it would make me happy. I was looking at cars through AARP and wonder if they are helpful with seniors. You were and are a brave soul and yet I know I can do this on my own, it is just taking the first step.Cute clock if you are a tea person and I guess I should be celebrating today's holiday. lol
Bob, you made me think about the Zoom baby shower my DIL and her mom went to except it was over when they joined. Someone forgot to mention the difference in time zones. My family does baby showers usually without the men but if there is alcohol involved some others invite the men. I prefer ladies only since a lot of them play silly games. Nice car Jean's uncle bought.
Jackie, sorry for the cold weather but we are cold here as well. Glad I took the balcony decorations down on Friday when it was in the 30's. I do love chatting with my friends on Zoom, it is the only way I can see them.
Anne, sorry no Michael this week, but I agree with Lin, better to be safe than sorry. Gosh, I thought two or three thousand was cheap when I bought a car (with Babe's help). Today what we pay for cars you could buy a house many years ago. The good old days.
Barbie, congratulations on the vaccine and I hope you don't have to wait in line too long.
Patsy, yes, it is unfortunate that so many small businesses are closing but some are very inventive with individual igloos and heated tents etc. I personally, don't want to eat in any restaurant or makeshift eating area, I prefer to order takeout and pick it up. We only do that for movie night otherwise I cook for myself.
Not sure where this day went but it almost time for dinner. Go Bears!!
Sandy
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Just for you Jackie!!
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MORNIN’ ALL!
Only positivity and thankfulness allowed today for me. Not avoiding reality, but decluttering some of the negativity that the media or negative people (not talking about people with real issues) promote. Glad to be alive and healthy enough to walk the treadmill. While walking with Jean last Friday, I mentioned how “The Serenity Prayer” seems to always come in handy. My first music video on the treadmill this morning was “Susan Boyle – Britain’s Got Talent 2009 Episode 1” I LOVE it because of her voice “and story” as a person some would write-off at first glance. Yup – I think her performance was inspirational to many. And on another positive note – our lack of snowfall compared to the usual has been WONDERFUL!
https://youtu.be/RxPZh4AnWyk
Lin – Congrats on reaching your goal of sorting (and attending church). The strategy game of Mah Jong always intrigued me when I would see it in movies (but I have never played). I do see a puzzle in my future, just not sure what it will be. It’s one of those things – I’ll know it when I see it. Most likely an impulse buy. The Rogue is beautiful, but I know he won’t be able to use all the features (nor would I) – but at 89… I say “enjoy.” I always liked Michaels and would often surprise a wedding client with a framed 8x10 or 11x14 photo for free that they didn’t expect….all about the smiles it delivered. As for baby showers – ummmm no thank you. LOL… In fact I went to one “Jack & Jill” party – except for the gift opening the guys seemed to congregate in one room watching a game on TV and drinking a beer. LOL.
Jackie – Puzzle yes – a tea pot – not so much – maybe a new Keurig coffee maker.
Sandy – Ditto on the TV church and I will check out The Midnight Sky on Netflix. Holy cow! Over 2 hrs on the bike… I think Johnny Mathis has a song about me doing that it’s called The Twelfth of Never. Love the NASA costume… I have some great-nephew/nieces also into the NASA theme. FUN!
As you can see by my response to Lin – alcohol was involved to get the men to attend – they were in the TV room or garage (with cooler). I actually joked with people at the next family gathering that they should invite me to the next “Jack & Jill” if they were curious about what excuse I would use not to attend. LOVE the Meme humor. (Stealing).
Have a great day gang! Bob
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From Anne
I read everyone's thoughts of yesterday, and really enjoyed the read! Amazing what everyone does to fill in the time these days. If we all lived in close proximity wouldn't we be an interesting group! Sneakers to wave to as they breeze past the window often with dogs in tow, that would be Barbie and Jackie of course, visiting *kitten* cats, Brady. Bob and Jean in their matching fun tees, John and Patsy on their way to the dentists, Lin with her decluttering and a quick peep in her garbage can to see if there's anything I can pinch and steal to add to my collection and Sandy driving by in her new car.
Well it wasn't to be yesterday with not a soul in sight because of freezing, and I mean freezing temperatures. Today a little warmer at 25F. Sunshine, watery sunshine, but......sunshine.
So, Jilly and I settled down to a snooze, her, and a jigsaw me, when Bean suddenly woke up and joyfully ran to the back door, barking as she went. Visitors! Jilly Bean isn't keen on dogs but loves people. Having never looked in a mirror she is firm in believing she is a very small black person. A very frozen looking Mark and Mary Jo stood outside to bring me a book to read. They stayed a little while at a distance. Mark looking a little grey around the gills I thought. He'd been to the docs on follow up and the doc thinks his continuing pain is partly due to his old back problem. He should be pain free from the surgery by now.
Anyway that made all the difference to a very quiet day for me and Jilly. I finished the jigsaw which was the hardest I've ever done! Pipes and machinery. Me and machinery don't get on as you all know. Almost gave up but determined to not let it beat me, I finally finished it before settling down to read a mystery about some poor British soldier who at this point is in hospital after his scimitar had been blown up by a pipe bomb on some Iraqi desert road. Much more enjoyable than the jigsaw (being sarcastic!).
So it's about time to don socks, boots, mitts, anorak, scarves, woolly hat and head out with Bean, or maybe not! Pizza for lunch. Organic. Day four of diet and vegetarian.
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Hello, I decided to try to poke another small bag of discarded stuff into my trash container (pickup tomorrow morning) so I filled up a medium sized bag with packaging materials and instructions from various things I had purchased to use in my bathroom. Laugh but this included electric toothbrushes, hair care appliances such as hot brush, hairdryers, hair curling irons, how to use makeup, etc. In no time, the bag was full and success—I got it jammed in the trash container.
Did I finally give up those recipes? Well, most of the little bundle except the handwritten ones of my grandmother. I tucked those in a book she gave me. It is a spiral-bound notebook writen with a fountain pen with family history (her side of the family). I haven’t given that up or ANY of the photos that belonged to my grandmother or my mother of my great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, etc. Must give some up someday but not today.
Okay, I have gotten out all my Valentine’s Day supplies. I want to make cards but have absolutely nothing in mind. I will put away everything I eliminate from consideration when something occurs to me. Must just doodle and mess around with these materials for a while hoping something will come to me.
Anne, a day of sarcasm and snarkiness. Definitely allowed.
Bob, a day of gratitude and thankfulness is always welcome. In fact it would be a wonderful way to start each day. I needed to try that.
Sandy, love the astronaut! Cool! I do understand your reluctance to have car payments. I sort of like the low insurance and license fees for older vehicles. So lots to weigh out before you decide. My friend and her husband are going to actual theaters to watch movies now. They are enjoying it a lot. She wants to go to more movies as she loves seeing older movies in the theater but her husband disagrees on going out to see those when they know the movie plot line already and can easily view it at home. I think they need to start flipping a coin or something. 🤣😂🤣
Jackie, I saw another lovely, but probably impractical hen house. I thought I had saved a photo of it, but it looks like I messed up. How are your girls getting along? I hope you have a spell of temperate weather so you can walk about a bit more.
Patsy, good day. Thinking of you today as we finally have a little bit of sunshine. Hoping that you get a bit of nice weather. It is so good for the soul.
Teapot. The comments say this teapot fills from the bottom but the owner said she couldn’t fill it that way so she poured liquid in through the spout!
Take care. Be safe.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Brady woke me up this morning popping his claws into what I immediately knew to be my jigsaw board! When I came downstairs there he was sitting on it with a few pieces scrunched up about to fall on the floor. His look said where have you been as I swatted him but then he went back to his favourite place on the desktop keyboard!
We’ve warmed up just a tad so I took the longer route with George and Betty but avoided the usual field as it looked rather muddy. More people out walking and fewer cars so perhaps warnings of higher fines is sinking in!
My neighbour spent a couple of hours cementing the drain at the back of my cottage while I got stuck into housework. I always feel so much happier when my surroundings are neat and tidy.
I skipped lunch and will only have a bowl of the pea soup made yesterday and stir fried prawns as I try to get back into more healthy eating. I’m clearing the freezer finding a variety of foods to experiment with, then hopefully I can get round a supermarket and restock with fresher items.
Bob, it’s not always easy to avoid negative reporting whatever our own position so well done for your Monday morning deep breath. There’s a saying isn’t there that people have a right to their opinion and you have a right to ignore it!
Not much snow... yet Bob! Another cliche, don’t count your chickens!!
Wonderful Anne that Mark and Mary Jo have become your mobile library even if the storyline does sound rather dark. A new BBC drama Serpent is drawing me in although because it’s based on real events it leaves me feeling uncomfortable. One of our little zoom jigsaw group said exactly the same. It might pop up on Netflix soon, if not already.
Thinking of you Barbie and hoping the vaccine queue isn’t too long.
If I turn back I’ll lose my post so will say hello to all sneakers and check if the prawns have thawed.
As ever, stay safe, warm and careful.
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Happy Monday! A do nothing day except for riding the bike. It is cold here at 26 degrees and a real feel of 19, a good day to stay inside. The more I think of buying a new and/or used car the more I tell myself why give myself another bill. My car is a 2012 Ford Focus with 64,000 miles so will probably be ok for another few years. Who knows how long I will be able to drive although with Jean's uncle driving at 89 there is still hope. I am going to put it on the back burner for now and continue saving for a rainy day. Thanks for all the input, I do appreciate all of you.
Lin, odd teapot that has to be filled from bottom, there must be a plug to remove to do so. I don't think any of our theaters are open but I could be wrong. Why do we save all the instructions and warranties from years ago, I should go through mine as well and get rid of them. Some items I probably no longer own. Thanks for the tip.
Anne, oh my, frozen son and wife, I hope you gave them something hot to drink to thaw them out. Poor Mark, I bet he was hoping to be pain free once he had the surgery. Will he pursue his back problem?
Bob, I remember when I first saw Susan Boyle I was stunned. Her appearance has changed drastically since that show but she still has an amazing voice. Just so you know I am not spinning on the bike, I am riding slowly so I don't get out of breath. I get about 150 calories for every 30 minutes so not really exerting myself. lol
Missing Jackie, Patsy and Barbie but hope all is well. Have a good day and again stay safe.
Sandy
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Life is so simple here that when I walk with my friend in the morning, most of what we talk about it plots of books we're reading and movies we've watched on TV. Our anniversary is Thursday and that is the day we'll get in line in our car to get the vaccine. We'll drop the dogs off at the groomer on the way over. Jake says that he likes our Friday and Sunday "dates". On Friday we make our list for the grocery store and choose our regular pick up time of Sunday morning between 8 and 9 AM.
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From Anne
Monday happenings.
Well, I had an extremely busy day yesterday. So much so I'm wondering if we are getting less than 24 hours or more likely I am getting as slow as molasses.
What did I do? Well I spent ages getting what seem to be bigger feet into smaller boots, anoraks, scarves etc to take the less than patient Jilly for a trot, made out my grocery order for Thursday because earlier days fully taken, did two jigsaws, answered lots of emails, ate, viewed all the stuff Mike sends me which is usually politics, but you will note, didn't do much in the way of house cleaning. There's always today. Oh, and I had a word with Patsy about a new way of tackling our next masterpiece which I think could be fun but only if she fancies. Maybe thats how Charlotte Bronte got started with her sisters PATSY?
Today my nose will be glued to the tv screen as our province premier announces new restrictions. It's difficult to see how I could be restricted more! Speculation is: we are in for an 8pm to 5am curfew which I suppose could restrict the younger crowd. My eyes are closing anyway by 9pm after very busy days of "doing nothing".
Well I've eaten my toast, boiled egg and marmalade which will probably be the huge news of the day and be off for a shower, thinking up stories as I go. Beans gone back to bed and wishes she could jump on tables like Brady and Hobbes the giant cat. Our cat once jumped on the kitchen counter and pushed over a cooling roast chicken for a very grateful Jenny the dog. Now those were the days weren't they when we could rush yelling into kitchens without a twinge of arthritis to be felt! I remember them well. Sorry Sandy, no nostalgia.
Jackie, Patsy, Barbie, Jeri, Lin, Sandy, and Bob: a very good day to you all,
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Drat, I still haven’t got used to our post office closing at 3 pm during lockdown but at least this time I checked online before driving into town. I’ve a birthday card to send to Canada for the 21st so hopefully not too late when it now sets off tomorrow.
A horrid day with rain and more rain so apart from a short walk with the dogs followed by a rubdown for us all not much achieved. An hour working on the current jigsaw is long enough before numbness in the rear and housework completed yesterday so I might light the fires and watch the first episode of a documentary I missed last night. Usually there’s little on tv that interests me but 9pm last night 4 programmes all at 9 pm so watched one and recorded another to watch at 10 so 3rd is on iplayer ( do you have that facility in N. America?) to catch up before next episode tonight. Goodness, never thought my life would revolve around tv programmes!! Lucky Barbie and Jake to be content with the restrictions. I think I’m beginning to go gaga 🤪
Sandy, my friend I chatted to on Skype Sunday spent some time on her exercise bike at the same time after a 3 way discussion about how far we had walked that morning. I had only achieved about 5000 and the other lady was over 6000 but Pat checked to find she had walked 218 steps! 🤭. We did laugh then she worked up over 2000 in no time so a great alternative to walking the streets!
Not 4pm yet but getting darker by the minute so I’ll put the kettle on and get the fires lit.
Happy Tuesday everyone.
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Hello. Off to mail some letters. There is sunshine and later on, some melting is expected.
I got dressed this morning and was curling my hair a bit when I looked down. Blood had dropped on the countertop and my white t-shirt. Stupid bloody nose. I have been walking around with a Kleenex plug in my nostril and I tried to clean up the stained shirt but it didn’t work. Darn.
So, here is today’s teapot. Another artist’s creation rather than a commercial maker.
I am trying out stencils and inks for Valentine’s Day cards. So far, I am not succeeding. More of that later. 🙃
May be back later. I think I am dripping again.
Best wishes.
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Happy Tuesday! Lisa just texted me to ask if I could come at 2:00 so not a lot of time. The sun is also shining here so it helps the mood. I hope you all have a good day but I really have to get myself moving to be on time.
Sandy
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The bedroom TV kicked on by itself just before 4am... so I was off an running early. Gym done by 6am, Back home for coffee & TV news, out to Target at 7am open to pick up a replacement Boombox for Jean, back home at 7:20am and another cup of coffee!!! Jean is off to meet a girlfriend for a quick visit.
Last night we took in the very last night ($20.00 during holidays and only $5. Last night) of “Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring towering holiday displays, larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, colorful section arches, memorable animated scenes and a fairy tale magic grand finale!”
Here is a link to a 50 second video of cell pic’s I took….
https://youtu.be/R-nYggiRI7k
Hell Anne – Gotta love your imagination of each of us…if we lived near each other. My first question is – what was the book? And 2nd question – what was the subject matter of the jigsaw puzzle? Feel bad for Mark re: his back issue. I don’t have regular back pain, but things are such I have ended up in the hosp twice in 20 yrs for back-related issues that required rehab etc. Not fun. Good luck on Day #5!
Lin – It seems getting rid of trash and organizing can be a never ending task… but you handle it well. Nothing like recipes handed down by the generations or a written family history. What a treasure! Ah yes, Valentine’s Day… our yearly package to the grandchildren is almost complete (see pic). They get so excited. We wrap it as being “mailed” but in actuality I take a drive when I know no one is home and leave it on the front stoop. Postage is outrageous and cheaper to deliver ourselves LOL.
As for the day of gratitude…not to sound like Pollyanna… I try to start each day that way. George Strait recorded a song called - Where Have I Been All My Life – Love the lyrics and it hit home with me day #1…
here they are: https://genius.com/George-strait-where-have-i-been-all-my-life-lyrics
Besides, I raised on a Norman Vincent Peale kind of view of life…
Jackie – So true about avoiding negative news – it is everywhere. And you are correct about opinions. My personal #1 rule is “don’t try to change the opinion of others, by showing them just how right you are.” In short, with family and friends I will share an opinion etc as information… but NEVER let it get personal. Life is too short. I even avoid the “we agree to disagree” once I know we don’t agree… why waste time…there are always topics to be agreed upon. Ahhh old age and the desire to not add drama. LOL And you are right about counting chickens – the truth of that statement only comes by experience and mistakes. Another LOL.
Sandy – We soo agree on Susan Boyle! She has a great voice, but it is the message of her story that I think is so great. With regards to the bike… I agree on being temperate. But just “moving” has so many benefits and definitely plays into longevity…love following your stats.
Ok – Jean is gone – lunch in oven – time for some “me” time – already told Jean I planned on a hot meal, cheddar cheese and some Pinot Grigio while she was gone. LOL
Have a great day everyone. Bob
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Beautiful lights on the lake Bob and amazing that the night sky joined in!
Jackie
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Well of course it's raining again but I did smile to myself as I walked thinking that last week it was freezing but in chats to other dog walkers it was agreed we were happy because at least it was dry. Now we say well at least it's a lot warmer so I suppose that's why we Brits are obsessed by our weather!
I shopped early at the supermarket and was surprised but relieved to find little traffic on the roads when it should be rush hour then maybe 6 other customers in the store which is unheard of! Managed to stock up on fresh veggies and fruit as well as the free range chicken breasts I usually buy but did notice several gaps in supplies which is probably caused by our break with the EU. I read yesterday that a lorry driver had his ham sandwich confiscated at the border with Europe so reality has struck! A shame I eat few potatoes because I saw a local farmer has set up a stall selling them on the side of the road but might stop to buy a few for an occasional jacket potato that's not fattening so long as it's not smothered in butter!! Must support our local businesses.
Before driving home I went into town to post the birthday card to Canada that probably should have gone yesterday. (A Christmas card sent from Spain by my brother on December 17 finally arrived this morning!!) I arrived at the post office 10 minutes after opening and think I was their first customer and walking to and from my car that was parked some distance away passed just one couple. They weren't wearing masks but I now keep mine on apart from walking the dogs or at home and skirted round them!
Lin, yesterday's teapot was one that I would definitely purchase if spotted at a fayre or in a gift shop. It's delightful.
I remember Susan Boyle's appearance on BGT and was delighted she managed to make a career in spite of her Asperger syndrome because the public can be pretty cynical at times. The radio station I listen to often plays her version of Wild Horses which I prefer to The Rolling Stones!
Just looked outside to see it's still gloomy so I'll have my lunch then find something to occupy my ever dwindling brain cells!
Have a good Wednesday, stay safe and hopefully we will see Patsy has fought her way through the MFP logging in quagmire!
Jackie
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A bit I forgot earlier
BOB, the book is The Chameleons Shadow by Minette Walters. I do like her writings but this one starts "dark". As for the jigsaw do you mean the machinery one? Nothing but pipes all over the place to make ones eyes cross, cog wheels and a great big red thingy in the middle which I was daft enough to think was a flower when I started the mystery puzzle. Advice, don't do it!
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That was Tuesday, that was!
Not much happening in Canuck land. Our premier is being criticized for being wishy washy about solutions for the virus, I.e. Unlike Quebec, no curfew for us. People say he's weak, but I personally think he's more concerned about his cash flow. Anyway the burglars will be happy as they target the houses of people out partying and not many police patrolling. Am I getting cynical in my approaching (dream on) old age or what.
Had a weird dream last night. All because of the carry on over the border I think and Joe's inauguration coming up. I dreamt I was snooping around the dark corners of my basement when I came across a life style green statue of George Washington! I was just pondering how I could sneak it back to the States over the border in a lockdown without you lot south of us noticing it had gone walkies when I woke up.
You know BOB I rather liked the "Hell Anne".
My cousin in Aussie land has fallen down again. Her and Mother Earth have a magnet attraction. All because Sao the cat wanted a 3 am pee and she was groping in the dark. I personally keep a small lamp on overnight and hope she follows suit now for nocturnal wanderings. Mind you, knowing her bad luck for accidents she's the type who would get hit by a drone when out gardening.
I've read everyone's posts and what an innovative lot you all are in difficult life changes. Very inspirational!
Oh, almost forgot the BIG news. The house is recovering from having a thorough vacuuming, not too bad actually, AND little poinsettia is still with Bean and me although she's lost a few red leaves.
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Happy Wednesday! I will be donating blood later this afternoon, then pick up groceries, pick up filters for my furnace (curbside) and two pictures I had printed at Walgreens. I went early yesterday to sit and although it was hectic at times I was proud of Robby's behavior. He also lost another tooth while I was there, he is a toothless wonder.
Anne, I also have a night light in my hallway for middle of the night bathroom breaks. Good for you on the vacuuming, I ran mine last Friday but hope to do a better job of cleaning this coming Friday.
Jackie, are we back to weigh in Friday's? I have been holding my own so I can't complain. I hate rain more than snow but would prefer neither. Glad you were able to get groceries without a crowd. When I pick up my curbside groceries I am amazed how many cars are in the parking lot at Walmart.
Bob, great Valentine gifts for the grandkids, I especially love the bling shirt for your granddaughter. The lights on the lake look beautiful. I saw the lights on water when I visited my daughter one year in Florida. They took me to St. Augustine which I think is my favorite little town/city. The boats were all lit up and sailing in front of us, it was beautiful.
Hopefully, Patsy can get back on to join us soon, I haven't heard from her today.
Lin, still busy decluttering? I must start thinking about Valentine's Day it will be here before I know it.
Barbie, one more day before you should feel a little more secure with the virus.
Time to eat and get moving. Stay safe and healthy.
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Hooray! I am back! Not sure but it appears with the sale of MFP I had to reestablish my account. So i am back on track.
After a very sleepless night, I know I will be operating at half my normal very slow speed. John will wonder if I am sleepwalking right now. The real problem is I am always very clumsy under the best of circumstances but after a sleepless night I am a walking disaster.
Sandy: thank you so much for sending me the sneaker posts on email. That was very thoughtful.
Here in Oregon we have begun a larger vaccine availability. I am in that group. Over 65. Now to find out when and where......I know we will still be required to wear masks and keep distanced for awhile. But honestly things are pretty scary here. We are designated as an extreme risk area. Each day we get more and more cases. We still see people walking about without masks. What? Seriously?
I am not a jigsaw person. And our household does not accommodate an on going jigsaw project. Katie leaps around and runs while playing her indoor ball game. She bumps into all furniture. She throws her toys in the air and on furniture. You can see that little puzzle pieces would not stand a chance.🐕🎾🥏🥎
Watching an really good but edgy series called Succession. It is very good but it makes me very uneasy. After all these R rated series, I am ready for Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood or Mickey Mouse..
Roy Orbison and Pretty woman🎶🎶🎶🎶hummmmm I may need softer music this morning.
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Hello, mid-week and I have a Zoom meeting coming up soon. Another in a series related to history in the Midwest. Last night I attended another virtual gallery show. This one was a photographer that does both architectural photos as well as wildlife. She uses photoshop quite liberally which takes some photos from places locally that I know to an image that is totally unrecognizable. She was a very nervous person and didn’t get much of her own self-promotion in for her upcoming coffee table books. Her email address and phone number were on screen for an extremely short time. That was unfortunate.
I made my trip to the library this morning. Returned several books but they weren’t doing curbside pickups at that time. Another say.
I am still working on the 3-part stencil inking for my Valentine cards. Each piece takes around 15 minutes of arranging paper and stencil and then the inking for each. My hands are killing me. I hope to finish 20 of them but my hands are only taking 3 or so each day. A sign my hands are wearing out? Ouch!
I got an email asking for contribution to a community outreach project with my church. Guess what they want? Valentine’s Day cards for the local Veterans Hospital. Oh my! They will accept donations of materials too so I will call the lady at some point. They are going to take a Saturday and make cards in person, I am out on that but maybe there’s something I can do.
Bob, nice light display. Amazing it was still open. We had two displays this year and each was closed by New Year’s Day. With not lots to do, it is nice they had that one open longer. Great shopping for Valentine’s Day.
Patsy, glad you are back! With the Feds encouraging the States to offer the vaccine to those 65+, our State officials said, just be prepared to wait. They will not say if they will change their priority levels at all. So no puzzles in your household. That reminded me that my friend with the new kitten started a quite lovely puzzle and found out her kitten has learned how to scoop up a puzzle piece, put it in her mouth and then she runs! My friend cannot catch her of course. Luckily my friend will likely not care a bit, she is so in love with that kitten.
Sandy’s oh look, front teeth out, super haircut and just darned cute! Thanks for sharing. Hope you get everything you are hoping to pick up as you run errands. We have rain and snow in the forecast Thursday and Friday. I did not put I n an order so I guess I will wait until next week. I tried to put things in a cart this morning for delivery and most things are unavailable.
Anne, no curfew for you. Well, no curfew here either. Ever. The last curfew we had was during BLM protests last summer. I am reading cozy mysteries from the library. The most recent one is “Without a Brew” which I thought referred to coffee brewing. Duh, it is artisan beer! 🤣😂🤣 a bit different isn’t it. Quite the interesting dream my friend.
Jackie, well good job on the shopping trip. You seem to know just when to go out. We are just as obsessed with the weather here. It is included in almost every conversation. We are quite judgmental though. Too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too windy, etc. There is no perfect weather here for most folks and definitely something no one agrees about. Gosh, sounds like pretty much everything else lately!
Let’s see what I have for a teapot today. The caption came affixed to the photo (not my typo) but there was no information about the teapot itself.
Need to get some lunch before the Zoom call.
Waving to everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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