Senior Golden Sneakers
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It is one of those days...woke up to ice on the deck and then the sun came out. Melted the ice and now rain clouds are gathering. Never boring but certainly confusing.
I am going to attack one room at a time in an attempt to get de-cluttered and spring cleaned. This is a fools folly, for sure. By the time I finish, it will need to be done again. Slow and inefficient seem to be my way of working. But I have high hopes.
All the hub bub about Prince Harry and Meghan is a wonderful real life soap opera. I am sure it is real to them but looking at that monstrously large house in Santa Barbara, it is hard to feel much in the way of sympathy for them and I wonder at their choices. It is fun to hear about people from another way of life. They almost live on a different planet. I wish them all well.
I talked our son, Damon yesterday. He is animating special effects for new movie called Wicked. It is a Harry Potter kind of movie. He is animating fairy wings and a dramatic portal to a different world. Damon says it is interesting but he thinks it is a B movie. We’ll see.........
Our daughter just sold one of her original crochet patterns to a sewing pattern company. She is over the moon excited. This is real validation for her. She needs things like this. She often suffers from what she feels is lack of accomplishment on her part. Oh the things we do to ourselves!
I am stuck behind a vacuum cleaner and dust cloths and a can of furniture polish. Not a horrible place but not exactly where I prefer to be. John is making an emergency trip to Walmart for bananas and other veggies. Brown rice, mixed veggies, chicken Brest in light curry sauce for tonight.
I need a new photo for my avatar. i am working on a crossword puzzle when John snapped this one. My music today is James Brown....I Feel Good🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
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Good afternoon. A wet, overcast day. We received much more rain than snow. In fact, it looks as if the snow was melted away by the rain. The temperature is around 34 degrees F so we are fortunate.
I have been doing little I consequential things today. Tossing some things out of the refrigerator, doing laundry, crushing boxes, trying to sign up for an extension of the Wall Street Journal as offered by a local library. You must re-up every 3 days. I love the Journal and have missed it so much. Read it 5 days a week at work. I have a friend who subscribes to the weekend edition? I gave up the local paper a long time ago. Anyway, I think I finally am renewed. They try hard to sell you a digital subscription. 🤣😂🤣
This happened a block away from me yesterday. A black and white unit was in front of the townhouse all morning. The vehicle crashed into the back of the dwelling. Click on the link and I hope 🤞🏻 you will be able to see it. Estimates are $50,000 to $60,000 damage. No one in the tow house was injured but the owner was quite distressed. She just had remodeling completed this past summer. Home is not habitable now.
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Finished a puzzle. Loved it. ❤️❤️ Such fun.
Teapot du jour. ☘️☘️ St. Patrick’s Day is on the way! In Chicago the river was dyed green once again. I always look forward to that for some reason.
Jackie, oh my, yes, contractors show up when it works for them. A firm date is unusual. Sliding the date is more like it. I am sorry you have worked so hard to move things upstairs only to find out your wait is longer. I might be a tiny bit unhappy. 😡. I hope George is not injured. Would he try to be brave and not show it?
Patsy, John on an emergency run for vegetables and fruit. Now that is my kind of trip. Congratulations to your daughter. That is wonderful! We all could use a boost and that is a BIG one. It sounds as if your son is not that thrilled with this project. Darn. It is better to be excited about your work. I hope he found a way to handle the friend who was trying to push onto his boat.
Sandy, oh no! Returning rugs, ack, horrible chore. Added on to the furniture moving, you are one busy (and sore) lady. This next rug will be it and you will like it. ❤️🤞🏻❤️
And I can sleep in as well. Great luxury. I heard it was some kind of National nap day. Or maybe it was joke as we all need one after the recent time change.
Anne, a nap. Yes! All of your recent company and the changing of the phone have kept you occupied. A nap is a lovely little change of pace.
Barbie, I have had by taxes prepared by a professional for decades. They know what they are doing and keep up on code and changes. It is worth it to me.
Well, had better check the laundry.
Best wishes to all our Sneakers.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Oh my goodness LIN that's one awful crash. I'm so sorry for the poor owner! You know, we plan all sorts of things and in an instant our lives can change. Trying to find Bean on your doggie jigsaw. I think she's way at the top ..... sort of.
Here's my jigsaw for the day. Reminded me of JACKIE striding on the moors on a raw bleak day. It seemed to be moorland on the working jigsaw, but here it seems to be sea, interesting change.
Not as pretty as your dogs Lin.
I've decided to tackle my taxes tomorrow, I've always done them myself and don't think I miss anything. Mind you, they are pretty simple.
And I'm changing my avatar back to Bean. She's far more interesting in looks and personality.
Wow PATSY, sounds as if your daughter takes after her creative mama.
Love your new carpet and rug SANDY.
Spent a lot of time talking to the two sons on the phone today, but best of all I got a long distance call from a very sweet lady I know. A real treat!
Off to watch the six o'clock news and see what the world's been up to today. Much more than me I would guess!
Annsie.
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And it's good morning again. As I pour my cup of coffee, eh, cup of TEA the professor on the radio tells me I'm suffering from pandemic brain fog. So THATS what it is. Apperently only temporary and isn't that a relief! I should be back to normal once I've had my vaccine shot and can communicate verbally again with the neighbours.
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Thick mist has lifted and so far bright and cheery. Only a short walk because George showed signs of discomfort last night when he stretched up to look out the kitchen door that’s glazed on the top half. He looks sweet when he stands on his back tippy toes but I saw him wince so a quiet day today. I’m expecting a delivery of a jigsaw which is a gift ordered for a friend’s birthday and I’m aware this particular courier driver walks into my garden rather than take the easy option at my kitchen door so must be on alert!
I’ve been google searching how to transfer a savings account into my bank’s current account but such information seems to be hidden away in the small print.... and I thought online banking was supposed to be a doddle now most branches have been closed.
Inland revenue sent me my new tax codes yesterday, as complicated and at the same time vague as past years. My income is small after a financial institution “stole” my main pension, paid the CEO a few million to persuade him to depart then set themselves up again. Years of enquiries finally paid out compensation that amounted to one year’s worth of pension but here I am, still being taxed. I now advise anyone who asks about investments to stash money in a mattress rather than trust financial services!!
Only plans today are to take my car to the car wash because tomorrow is annual service day. I know they should clean it at the garage but there is a lot of moorland mud stuck on it. Thank goodness the forecast is sunny so I will enjoy a wander round Plymouth and take a book to read.
Patsy, what a wonderful achievement for your daughter and I’m guessing your son is just happy to be working after so much closed down in the entertainment industry. Yesterday I made contact with another lady who advertises her reupholstering business because the woman I spoke to last year seems to have forgotten me. I’ve received a quote that offers a thorough job at a reasonable price and when I emailed back saying just that got a response that indicated her confidence had been knocked by a previous enquirer who was rude about what she was offering. She was so grateful for my comments dear of her so I can understand your daughter’s delight at her success.
Wow Lin, looks like someone stepped on the accelerator rather than the brake. Devastating for the home owner. Fabulous jigsaw and a fun teapot. George probably is being brave about any pain but so long as he isn’t limping I’ll just keep a careful eye on him. He’s a little dog with big attitude and that doesn’t always pan out right!
Sandy, I do feel for you unwrapping the carpet and having to wrap it again. Go with your heart because everyone will have an opinion but it’s your home.
Bob, you’re so slim I can’t imagine a couple of pounds will show but appreciate you want to take charge before 2 becomes 4 and so on. I’ve lost 7lbs since the New Year because I don’t want to face that slippery slope again.
A black and white jigsaw Anne; you really are challenging yourself. I can see why you would have thought it to be the moors because that water looks so cold and bleak! Lockdown has definitely had an affect on my brain but thankfully I’ve met several dog walkers of similar age who all say they are experiencing that fog so know we’re not alone.
Coffee is finished and an hour to fill before the courier should be here. A bit of housework won’t go amiss, especially when so much has been moved out to uncover dust balls of Betty’s fur. I was saving gardening jobs for when the builder was working inside but can’t wait forever because I can hear the weeds growing!
I think I’ve caught a few predictive changes but just ignore any typed weirdness! 🤨
Stay safe
Jackie
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A somber note I'm afraid.
Please dear Sneakers if you have had the vaccine DONT let your guard down. A long term care home here with many of the residents vaccinated twice have got the virus again. 82% of the residents and staff are ill
What concerns me is that vaccination will give us a false feeling of security and if so the deadly thing will keep spreading.
Sorry to be a gloom and doom bird, but better be aware I think. I did hesitate in posting.
JACKIE, I have little in worldly assets and I'm so sorry to read what happened to you and your main pension, terrible to have ones security eroded, but I so agree with you on stuffing any spare under the mattress. Had to laugh the other day. Mark hasn't been going to the bank to cash my rental cheques so my cash has slowly risen in my account. Thus I ended up with quite a bit in my chequing account and for this achievement the bank generously awarded me one cent interest! Yes 1 cent!
I'm amazed that I still have to struggle with tax forms and continue to be taxed as my work and a low British pension remain the same as they were 22 years ago when I retired.
Can't see any gullible Prince's in my future either! lol.
Anne.
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Happy Tuesday to all. Up at 4am and at BlinkFitness by 5am… It was a busy Sun/Mon… Dinner at my sisters on Sunday was nice as usual…took a few cell pics of food (all the usual except she also made some corned beef and cabbage (pic).
I made my own lunch late in the day at home (large chicken & veggie salad).
Sunday night we got a call that a close friend of Jean’s passed – he was 66 and had been on a Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for about 7 or 8 yrs and was on top of heart transplant list. Decades ago he was a single father with 4 daughters (mother flew coop to find herself) and Jean was sort of a surrogate mom to them. It was before I arrived on the scene and he has been remarried a long time. Way to long a story. I liked him and for years we all attended the same church. The girls are all married etc. but it is very difficult for them. It wasn’t expected. No idea about funeral yet.
Jean has some running around to do this morning, as do i. Sadly, we finished all 5 Seasons of Grantchester on MASTERPIECE on PBS in ONE week. Often in the wee hours.
Annsie –So sorry to hear about the long-term care home and 82% number. You have it so much worse in your area than we do. Overall the numbers are relatively good here by comparison. Glad you are raking in the cash…not everyone can get a 1% return LOL. As for the gullible Prince – that made me laugh. Jean and I from day one said to each other “What is he thinking?” She was my least favorite character in “Suits”. Hoping the USA news stops covering her so much… just crazy.
Jackie – That’s exactly it… slippery slope…been there / done that and I have come too far to ever go back. May 13th will be 2 years since I started my new lifestyle. I won’t mind gaining even 10 pounds if it is muscle. I am actually down to a size “medium” in some things and no more than a large – Losing 235-240 pounds has been life-altering from an activity standpoint.
Sounds like a pain in the you know what with regards to your pension, taxes etc. and then there is always the worry of inflation of prices and deflation of currency value. Death and taxes as they say! Hope the car is looking nice. I love a clean car, but only wash when I see 3 or 4 days of good weather forecasted – so I can enjoy the clean look a bit.
Lin – Love the multiple dog breed puzzle! A fun project on a wet, overcast day. It probably felt good to clean out the refrigerator etc. It’s something, I sometimes put off but when I do it – I love opening the door and seeing clean shelves all organized etc.
Patsy – Good luck on all your cleaning. As for harry and Meghan – I see her as spoiled and opportunistic. I do not believe most of what she says. It is a joke when she says she “gave up her career.” She has done well establishing a new life anchored in her $15 million dollar 18,000-square-foot in Montecito. Not a fan of their current actions at all. But then again – no one gives a hoot about my opinion and I am to the point of not caring what they do – unless it relates to a deposit to my bank account. LOL
Oh well – Time to head out. Wising everyone a great day. Bob
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Hello everyone. I looked at the calendar, 3 hours of Zoom meetings today. The first starts in a few minutes. A two hour Boot Camp in sustainable farming practices and cover crops. That may sound quite boring but I hope to learn a few things. There is also the possibility that one of the folks involved in the farming operation that rents my farm may be speaking. I would like to hear him.
I saw this photo today and thought, oh my, wouldn’t it be lovely to see this for myself? What the heck am I thinking? I won’t ever do that so will enjoy the photo!
“ Snowdrops, the latin name, Galanthus nivalis, literally translates as 'milk flower of the snow'.
📸 Woodland with Snowdrops. Colesbourne Park, Gloucestershire, England.”
I hope to be back later to write a bit more but need to get ready for the meeting.
But here’s a teapot.
Waves and best wishes.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Tuesday!
No snow today and hopefully it warms up enough to melt what we got yesterday which was about an inch and a half. Got the second rug packaged again and will return it before going to sit. The new one arrives Friday and I really hope it fits because if not there will not be a rug under my dining table. My son asked if I could make chili for him again and I told him to get the ingredients and I will make it when I get there, so he said ok.
Lin, enjoy your zoom calls and learn something interesting. Signs of spring with your teapot.
Bob, sorry about Jean's friend, always hard to lose those we love. Looks like you had a great St. Paddy's Day meal, your sister must be an amazing cook.
Annsie, we have been warned once we get our two shots to still stay cautious. Wear a mask in public and social distance until we have herd immunity which will be hard since so many people are refusing to get the vaccine.
We were told if everyone in your group such as my four friends have been vaccinated and waited the two weeks after the last shot it would be fine to have lunch/dinner with them without our masks even indoors. I follow the advice of the experts and wish everyone would listen. It amazes me that most of these people probably vaccinated their children from childhood diseases but are afraid of the Covid vaccine.
Jackie, this time I am going with my heart because I like the one I ordered even if it is plain. It will serve the purpose for which it is intended and that is to catch any spills or dropped food protecting the carpet underneath.
I do hope George is okay, I hate to hear he might be hurting. I am really glad I do not have to file taxes as long as Babe continues to agree on filing jointly.
Hi Patsy and Barbie.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hi there! We have a sunny day here. Oh and I have a observation about brain fog. There was a time when I was studying to become a phycologist using art as a diagnostic tool. Somewhere along the way, I just decided I liked art and art history better. But I remember a series of lectures on the effects of isolation on children and babies. They stopped developing mentally! As adults we seem to go into almost hibernation when we are isolated. But I did more current research and as it happens, more sunlight, more contact with nature, other animals and people and we wake up again. So, do not dispare my dear sneakers, I think we are still the same amazing, fun, stylish, charming folks we always were. We are just doing a pandemic hibernation. This is, of course, not any startlingly new info. I believe you all knew this without reading a textbook. I have been trying to exercise my old wrinkled brain with crossword puzzles, sudoko, and brain puzzles offered by AARP.
I am finishing our annual St. Patrick’s day letter. Had fun picking out photos to include and John did his usual great job of layout and photoshopping. I am so unskilled with the computer, it is just laughable. Yet our son and daughter and John are great with the computer. Where did I miss out? To make matters worse, if I can just get done what I want...that is enough for me.
Oh my! That photo of all the snowdrops took my breath away. If anyone were to happen upon such a scene, it would truly be a life’s peak moment! I remember a similar moment. We’re we returning from a visit with family, when we lived in Colorado. We came across a small mountain pass near Carbondale, Colorado and saw an incredible sight. A forest of golden Aspen and a full double rainbow arching over them. We stopped and watched the drama. I almost wept looking at the beauty at that special moment.
Okay! I am beyond sentimental.
Tossed salad with Turkey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil dressing. French bread slices for John. I am still worried about John. He has lost another pound and while his energy is good, he tires very easily. Doc is keeping an eye on osteoporosis and other concerns. He is allowed a dessert before bedtime. (Two cookies) It does help him sleep better.
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Harry is not the sharpest pencil in the box, even his mother voiced concerns about how he would get by in life generally so no surprises he’s been manipulated to leave the royal household by his strong willed wife while still wishing to use title to make mega bucks. My gut instinct about the lady is similar to Bob’s. All a bit unsavoury to me but the lad has always been easily led in the wrong direction. Who could forget his party piece dressed in a nazi outfit! Our media is aware the majority of Brits didn’t approve of them washing their dirty linen in public nor the inconsistencies in their stories so thankfully don’t bother to cover them anymore. Phillip is back home so all is well at Buck Palace!!
Anne, I can only imagine that care facility didn’t follow guidelines to continue using masks and hand gel because as Sandy commented, we should be doing so for the coming year even when vaccinated. None of them offer 100% protection so best to keep covered up. Apparently flu was non existent this past Winter, nor were there the usual nasty viral bugs about so wearing a mask in crowded places is going to be the norm from now on for me.
Lin, my good friend Pat lives in Gloucestershire and would be delighted to have you stay if you timed a visit around blooming snowdrops so never say never!!
The winter lockdown has definitely been more isolating for us all than last summer when we could at least commune with nature. Birdsong, the scent of a flower, a stunning sunrise were what kept me sane last year and I can definitely feel an awakening now those same birds have begun nest building and buds are appearing on branches so I think mentally we follow the seasons like little fluffy sparrows!
Way past my bedtime.
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Goodnight! We are thinking bed time over here. I'm strangely sleepy at 9:30. Must be eye strain trying to read tax forms. I made a start at least.
I rarely bet, but I give the couple locked in their mansion 5 years at most.
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A bright day and the annoying cold wind seems to have dropped away so I’ll head for the seafront in Plymouth while my car is serviced.
Back later 😘
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The landscaper came yesterday and gave us a quote for delivering and spreading bark on a wide space between us and the neighbor. I wanted to do this last spring but at the beginning of the pandemic we agreed to stay away from everyone so I got no bark delivered. This year we'll have the landscaper spread the bark in the big area and then leave us four yards of bark to spread around the rest of the yard. The space between our house and next door was finally established when first the former neighbor put a rock line at the edge of what he thought was his yard and the manager of the park agreed that we could consider that the property line. I have wanted to clean up that area for awhile and now I can do it (or actually have it done). This is the area where we had the three maple trees planted in the fall. There are several homes in our neighborhood that have put up fences between houses. We are so grateful that our new neighbor is not like that and is instead happy about our new maple trees and will enjoy how clean and tidy and weed free the bark will be. The bark won't be delivered until April 9 which is earlier than the bark I got in years past, so I am very excited. About the vaccine. We are almost two weeks past the second jab and have no intention of going anywhere or doing anything different in the foreseeable future.
Barbie
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Although cold this morning we climb to plus seven by this afternoon.
It was a long strange winter wasn't it and we've all come out of it fairly unscathed. Actually we've all done rather well so a pat on the back for us all. I think quite a few of us kept the garbage waste boys very busy carting away unwanted items and cardboard boxes from online orders. And we all seem to have dodged the dreaded flu and nasty colds.
The snowdrop photo was absolutely beautiful. Alas my few didn't survive the Canadian winter so it was doubly pleasurable seeing such a crowd. Of course, the daffodils grow like dandelions in the U.K. but oh so pretty seeing them grow by the roadside,
So apart from starting the tax chore yesterday nothing to report except a rather nice email from my cousin Helen in Australia. If you remember her son in law suddenly died a year ago. Well her daughter Claire invited all the people who supported her this past year to a restaurant for a sort of fun remembrance meal. 12 people in all including three of Dons daughters school friends. She made up a quiz of all Dons quirks which Helen said caused much hilarity as people remembered and it all finished off with a bottle of champagne. I thought what a lovely way to remember him rather than sitting at home grieving.
Enjoy Plymouth Jackie and hope today is good for all of us,
Anne.
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The Royal William Yard built about 200 years ago. Mostly restaurants and apartments today but everything still locked down so very quiet. My lovely friend Mollie who died about 15 years ago lived just round the corner before this place was renovated. A group of us friends scattered her ashes on the water in a howling gale coming off the sea so I always imagined she landed back in her beloved garden!
Lucky family in Australia Anne. They did the right thing from the start of the pandemic and saved themselves the worry of a national lockdown. New Zealand the same.
Barbie, I’m delighted to read that you are able to get back to the gardening you love. Funny how excited we now get over the simple things of life.
The wind is picking up so jacket zipped and hat on! About 2 more hours before I collect my car so will wander into town where it’s sheltered.
Jackie
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day☘️ I have a bit of green on today and plan to watch a celebration online later on.
Yesterday I was disappointed that the gent I had hoped to hear and see on the Zoom meeting didn’t show up, there was a substitute. Much practical information for farmers but interesting to me to see the methods used to drill cereal rye in the crop stubble and the different considerations to terminating that cover crop in order to plant in the following season.
The second meeting was the final in a series but this time, the presenter seemed in a hurry, didn’t want to answer questions and was focused on a topic of her interest. I left before it was over. I was learning nada.
There are four interesting meetings today. We will see which ones I actually attend. 😉
I spoke on the phone with three different friends yesterday and I actually one called one of them. Unusual, I am normally placing the call.
Jackie, I hope you enjoy yourself as you wait for your car. Update, I see you just posted here. Love the photo. ❤️❤️
Anne, oh my, taxes! Good luck on finishing those.
Barbie, great news about the landscaping bark. And you are beyond your 2 weeks. Well done. A friend called me yesterday and I was surprised, she and DH are also beyond the 2 week mark, they decided to go to the grocery store as their first trip!
Okay, must run along.
Best wishes to all.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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A couple of appropriate teapots for today. ☘️
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Happy Wednesday! No grocery pickup today, I have enough food to wait until next week. Just a laid back kind of day, catching up on computer and my games. Babe called this morning and wished me a happy birthday, only a week late. 
Will ride my bike later and nothing else planned so kind of a boring day. I do like staying home though so I am not complaining, just wish the sun was out instead of a gloomy day.
Lin, you had a busy day yesterday and sounds like another today. Enjoy those zoom calls and talking with your friends. Cute teapots, fitting for the day.
Jackie, I have to admit from your pictures that England is beautiful. Illinois not so much, we don't have beautiful mountains or oceans just flat land and lakes. I hope all goes well with your car and I do hope George is better today.
Anne, yes It was a cold strange winter and looking forward to Spring on Saturday, we should reach 60. It was a good year for not getting the flu or common colds, as Jackie said masks and social distancing really did help. I think the day that we do not have to wear masks will be strange, I am so used to popping my mask on when in public. It will be nice to see smiling faces once again.
Barbie, good luck with the bark, post some pictures when done. I don't blame you and Jake for not changing your life style even with the vaccine but I do look forward to lunch with my friends which probably won't be until the end of April.
Hello to Patsy and Bob.
Have a good day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time
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It is a sad day here. Our dear old musician friend is now comatose and the hospice nurse says he will pass very soon. We cannot go to help support his wife because their house is filled with family and other musicians. John said it would be foolhardy to go and be part of a super spreader. I fear that might happen. Everyone is, of course, upset and social distancing is simply not possible. What to do? How can we show our love and friendship? Instead we are just wringing our hands, and this awful pandemic shows up to cause misery in the most unexpected places and circumstances.
Sunny but very cold. There was ice on the deck again.
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Very sad news PATSY. John of course is right. But remember you will be there for your friends wife when he is gone and that's when she will need you the most. Hugs.
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Patsy, so sorry to hear that news. Long distance hugs. ❤️❤️0
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Oh Patsy, such dreadful knock on effects from Covid are heartbreaking. Of course your natural instincts are to be there in person to offer what support you can to your friend’s wife but I’m sure John is right. You have both given up so much socially for the past year while shielding to run the risk of throwing it all away. Your dear friend knew you both loved him and will soon be at peace so hold on to that thought.
Sending hugs ❤️
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So sorry Patsy, but Jackie is right. You will be there for your friend when she will really need you. After all this time we still have to be cautious. (((Hugs)))
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Steps yesterday 16,568, today so far 2,586! That won’t increase much more as I intend to potter in the garden and rest my poor old legs and feet. Thank goodness it remained sunny yesterday as I walked but with everything locked down I couldn’t do much else. The car was fine although it cost me a pound short of £200 for an oil change, top up of screen wash that I can do myself and an obviously rushed car wash. I had decided not to do it myself the day before to at least get something for my money but wasn’t impressed! At one point as I strolled I passed a Volkswagen dealership and fell in love with a TSI model On the forecourt but assume from its price the mileage was high. Do I need a snazzy black sporty car? Probably not but I might go back once our lockdown eases which could be April 12th.
Sandy, I am lucky living where I do, in fact most of our British Isles have some wonderful scenery... probably something to do with all that rain! I loved Chicago when I travelled through 50 years ago (crikey, that thought makes me feel old!) but all the North American cities I visited back then seem to have expanded beyond belief. I don’t even recognise Vancouver anymore and would probably soon get lost in Toronto even having lived there nearly 10 years. Still incredible to view but they certainly wouldn’t suit my lifestyle today! I do remember massive fields of tall corn in Illinois, even have a photo somewhere of me standing in the middle of one, but that might have been closer to Lin’s neck of the woods.
Oh dear, clouding over so a quick lunch then gardening.
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Happy Thursday! Very windy and cold day, another good day to stay inside. Meeting day and the new rug should arrive sometime today. Nothing else going on.
Jackie, that was a lot of steps yesterday, I think a rest is a good idea. Isn't your car a new car? Don't they give free oil changes for the first year? My dealer gives me free car washes and oil changes for the first year. Not sure what your money translates into American dollars. I had to google TSI model but still confused as it talks about the engine which I know nothing about. We do have corn in Illinois but not as much as Iowa where Lin lives.
Everyone must be busy but wanted to check in early before my meeting. Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello friends. We have sunshine today ☀️☀️!
Jackie, I looked up the TSI engine but am unsure of which model of Volkswagen is the snazzy sporty black car you were admiring. More details please! Sorry so many things were closed and my gosh, you really did a lot of walking yesterday. You need a break. Car dealerships are expensive but that is where I go as well. Over the years, I tried people who fixed cars on the side or had little shops. It didn’t work out well, especially when cars became more complex and the little guys could not afford to have all the diagnostic tools the larger shops have now.
Sandy, busy day for sure and we are all waiting to see the new rug. It will be great I am sure. And yes, we have lots of farmed acres in this state. I haven’t been out driving in the countryside for a long time.
Anne, where are you today? I was going to ask you something. I read an article about a care home in B.C. that had a Covid outbreak of 23 cases recently. Some 82% of residents were vaccinated and a goodly percent of staff as well if I scanned the information properly. I looked up some additional information and the facility was said to have about 220 permanent beds but they also take patients who are rehabbing for a while before returning home after a hospital stay (no info on vaccination status of these people). So this would be about 10% of residents and the author said the vaccine is not 100% so........ the whole thing is quite confusing. Sorry, I have forgotten the name of the facility. Are their multiple instances of this happening in Canada?
Patsy, thinking of you today. ❤️❤️ I hope Katie can cheer you up a bit.
Hello Barbie, Bob, Diane, Jeri and all our other Sneakers.
Best wishes.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Teapot, a chocolate one for Easter!
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Golf TSI... Same model, different dealer! I did discuss the fact my car had spent most of the past year in my garage due to our 3 lockdowns so only did 2,400 miles but it seemed I wasn’t the only customer complaining so was faced with a rather patronising member of staff... an attitude I can’t stand! If I didn’t get the service I’d lose my 3 year warranty so they have you over a barrel. Probably why I snooped around the VW forecourt!
A chocolate teapot Lin, that’s sweet and just perfect!
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Jackie, beautiful car!! I can see why you would be tempted. I am certain many people would be unhappy with that charge. It has been so long since either of my vehicles has been in warranty I don’t remember the terms. 🤣. With my old modes of transportation I do like them to be inspected by the dealership every year or so and some fresh oil!
Tiny chocolate teapot would be just perfect indeed.
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Well I'm cross eyed. Mark came over to help me fill out my SIMPLE tax form! It took us two hours and Marks job before he retired was a tax accountant.
I phoned the doctor, that's my dishy doctor from New Zealand because I had concerns about next weeks vaccination. I had the burst veins and the blind eye caused by blood from a burst eye vein from taking the blood pressure pills plus some members of my moms family had thrombosis in the past and wondered if I could have related problems. Anyway, he's told me to go ahead with the vaccination...........so if you don't hear from me after the 25th !!!!! I guess he thinks I'll still be around because quote "we've got to get your blood pressure down" even though I can't remember when I didn't have high blood pressure. So between doctors and tax forms I was jolted out of my pleasant isolation. We've got the Astra vaccination now, groan, and the doctor from New Zealand, lucky man, managed to get the Pfizer last week before they started shoving Astra needles in us ancients. Over 80s weren't to be given the Astra but it got approved this week, hence my concern.
LIN, I don't think there are multiple cases so far but one poor lady here got vaccinated two days in a row by mistake and her family say she will need constant care from now. The newspaper quoted she is totally incapacitated and a chap in Ohio has had the same problem. Vaccinated twice by mistake.
Ooh......let's go on to nicer things! Of course you need a snazzy black sports car JACKIE!
Great Britain IS beautiful and it has a bit of everything from sea, lakes, rivers, dales, moorland, mountains, sandy beaches, towering rocks to climb up, waterfalls, well you name it all in one small island and all in easy reach. One only appreciates the country when one moves away.
"This sceptred isle' to quote good old William S. Or as someone else said, "England, despite thy faults I love you still".
Must away, .....away from taxes and doctors ugh.
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Yesterday's mystery jigsaw, much nicer than tax forms
. Anne1
