Senior Golden Sneakers
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Not just BOB, but BARBIE and JERI as well. Sincerely hope they are all well. Anne.0
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I’m feeling smug because I managed a large load of laundry that dried outdoors before this evening’s rain arrived. It’s felt like a lazy day but I have collected rubbish to throw in my skip that will be removed next Tuesday and begun to organise a few items to bring out of storage in my spare room. Finding a new light bulb required for one of my lamps was a drama because the cupboard is in a far corner of that room so I found myself squeezing between stacked framed pictures, copper piping placed there by the builder and boxes of goodness knows what! Two newly recovered dining chairs have been brought out so I’ve had my first meal on a comfortable chair at a table in over 3 months and feel civilised again.
When I walked up our access track with the dogs we came upon an injured bird so I placed it in the long grass at the side and continued on but when we returned it was back out in the open so I hooked the dogs by their leads on a gate and collected the poor creature that was struggling to walk. I phoned the vet and explained it’s plight so they agreed to take it in and after finding a small box to place it in, I drove into town. It certainly had strong lungs as it shouted at me so hopefully will recover. If they can help it recover they will release it back in this area.
Not much else happened except my occasional search for a new pet to rehome has hopefully come up trumps this evening. Look at this funny, grumpy, hilarious face.
He looks a perfect character and at 14 years might struggle to find a home so I’ll phone the shelter tomorrow!
Pouring with rain outside so good for the garden but I understand we’ve got a week of this so I’ll no doubt soon be fed up and complaining.
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I did do a bit of weeding until it got too hot and Bean and I retired inside to watch a black truck and a huge flat bottomed trailer appear on next doors drive. Two burly men and H are busy loading it with sideboard, dining room chairs etc. Tied down with rope, plastic sheets are covering these household effects. Honestly I'm going to be terribly at a loss when H and J are gone! It sure beats Netflix.
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Just seen the new puss JACKIE. He's lovely. Will Brady accept him? Mike and I decided the other day if we could have our time over again we would have a rescued animal retreat. I particularly like old donkeys.
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Hello gang! We have a warm sunny day here. I can feel the heat rising as well as the humidity. It might be an uncomfortable afternoon. However, it cools off pretty quickly here on the north Oregon coast. That is good news.
Isn’t it wonderful to see the variety of personalities on the golden sneakers? I really can’t see any neighbors even though they are fairly close. Certainly not right door or anything. Because if that I rarely see or notice any neigh hood activities. The exception being the cows in the dairy herd across the road. Our dogs through the years have wanted to go visit the cows, which is certainly not allowed. John is the one who is most interested in the neighboring goings on. I am totally oblivious to that except if it became an issue with our property or our pets. Different personalities indeed. Plus my dungeon windows face two big hemlock trees.
Press on, viva la difference!
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No I am not dead – yet!
Been a crazy week - Something every day and just when things would slow – something else came up. The graduation (friends daughter) and birthday (my sister turned 73) last weekend were great. Weather has been nothing to complain about – the usual mix – today is sunny, humid mid-80’s and earlier at 2am it was pouring rain / lightening – I ran to shut windows etc.
New dentist went well and the rec’d a call 2 days latter to see if I could come for a cleaning on the fly. It was in 2 weeks but they cancelled. I jumped at it. There have been cookouts, ice cream stand, company visits etc. and told Jean I need to return to COVID regimen.
Masks no longer required at gym for staff (patrons stopped mid-May). Things are getting somewhat normal. Gov. Cuomo had stated a few weeks ago the NYS Fair would be open with certain attendance limits. Told Jean BS political games and it will change soon… walla… the doors are open per last week revised statement. I’ll skip commentary. While many people have dropped their masks, I find it sad that so many young people “teens – 30’s” cling to theirs saying the “like them.” Obviously it is different for those over 65 with co-morbidities. On a positive note I can’t imagine Fauci will last too much longer. So much news to follow – some very interesting and other items seem like “wag the dog.”
I look at photos from a year ago and can’t believe all that has happened. I laugh when I thin of 15 days to flatten the curve and months later (May 2020) when we got new cars thinking – this is probably going to last another 60-90 days! Ha Ha Ha – I know I am old, because I often lament I would go back to the 60’s in a heartbeat (without internet even) as long as we had todays medical knowledge. LOL.
We were gone most of yesterday and of course tomorrow is Father’s Day. So many memories of my dad and being a dad. I was a good dad, but could have been even better with what I learned through life experiences… My daughter and family will be here tomorrow. I tell her how proud I am of all her accomplishments both personal and professional…but not sure she understands the depth of sincerity… she is better than me in so many ways…and that fills my heart.
Enough of my blather. Based upon this week, I can imagine I will be checking in a few times a week, but not always daily. You are a wonderful and diverse caring group!
Over the next two days, I hope to go back and read the over 50 posts I have missed in one week. I did catch George and Betty “walking the plank”.
Sandy – Yes it was great attending the musical and I can tell you have “been there done that” re: video and one was ordered. I imagine sleep overs soon with the girls, but not sure about Andrew – after all he is all grown up at 13 LOL. I can only imagine your pride in watching Bryanna.
Jackie – Laughed when I saw PM Boris running… he definitely needed you to dress him LOL.
Just for the heck of it – here is a pic of Jean at the graduation party last weekend and my “bargains” from yesterday’s pit-stop at Waterloo Mall (did lots of walking) – actually Jean did better than me and spent less than $10.00. Oddly enough, I will spend full price on others, but find a bit of fun in bargain hunting.
Have a wonderful evening – more tomorrow. God bless! Bob
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Good evening. Just a short note. I spent the day doing chores and then switched over to coloring for cards. I need to water my plants a bit later.
Good to hear from everyone. Be safe.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DADS IN OUR GROUP. Anne0
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Happy Father’s Day.
Happy Summer Solstice (yes, it is on the 20th this year).
And finally, I am doing my own happy dance as we have rain today. Yes!
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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It’s all going on today…. Fathers, Solstice and ice cream soda!!! Have a fun day everyone.
We had lots of rain last night but are currently in a dry, sunny window before more arrives tonight. We’ve walked and I’ve had a quick trip to a store for a couple of bags of compost. Light lunch then I phoned the shelter that has funny cat Dylan in their care. Sadly his owner is apparently in last stages of terminal cancer plus they are looking into a health problem he might have. Of course I will still apply!
Interesting teapot Lin, more like a gravy boat! Yesterday’s bunnies on a cabbage made me smile too.
Hi Bob, I guessed you were back to your busy schedule with family and projects. Enjoy your day and drop in when you can.
I see rain clouds drifting in my direction so will carry out a couple of chores in my garden before yet another coat of paint in the airing cupboard/loo.
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Happy Sunday! 😇 Dog sitting going great, Ewok is a good boy. I am on my iPad which I am not used to so hope my family zoom call goes well later this afternoon. We are expecting storms and even possible tornado in some areas, I hope not here. Will be watching mass on TV soon so not a lot of time. Just wanted to check in and say good morning.
Have a good but safe day.
Sandy
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Good morning! I am doing my best to let the father of my children know he is loved and appreciated. It does feel strange that our kids will not be here. I tell them that dates and numbers mean nothing. We are planning our family Father’s Day a bit later in July. I hope it turns into a massive BBQ. In the mean time we have phone calls and my cards and a nice dinner and the new razor/power tool.
I read about the sad news of President Biden’s dog Champion passed away. I remember the heartbreak and grief when they leave us. Isn’t it true that these adored animals provide so much it is hard to quantify life without an animal family member. They are so much more than a pet.
Each of us are remembering our own dads and I am guessing there were some lovely memories.
Jackie: I think you understand more than others about animals. Thank you for making the effort to care for “all creatures great and small,”
Our weather is to be a bit warm and very humid. Fans are on and coffee brewing. Sunday Baroque will be on soon. While the humidity has made us somewhat creaky, we are fine here. Wishing you all a wonderful day…ice cream sodas? What a charming idea!
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Aah bless Sandy and he’s got a smile on his face!
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I got up far too early so half asleep right now.
I did a bit more weeding early and discovered a panel of the fence is leaning, one good blast of wind and it will fall. Reported to Mark.
Then Michael came over for lunch but prior to that he took Bean for two long walks before it got too hot. Bean had her bath and she now looks soft and fluffy. A quick squirt behind the ears of Au de Advantage and we are all set for a flea free summer. Hobbes, Dereks giant puss, is now going for outdoor walks with a harness and leash so he's about to get squirted as well!
Mike has just taken off to go to his friend Sandys for a barbecue. I'm trying to keep awake!
Sorry this is a blah post - zzzzzzz
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Hope everyone is having a great Sunday / Father’s Day.
I am expecting company soon, but want to share this
link of SUNDAY MORNING FUTURES WITH MARIA BARTIROMO 6/20/21 - FULL UNEDITED SHOW - JUNE 20, 2021
YouTube has taken down several uploads by people…
the first 15 min or so has some important COVID info that many might find of interest. I wanted to share this other upload while it is available.
Obviously, you don’t need to watch the whole show – but I found the COVID inform important.
Just sharing… but is exactly what I have been telling friends/family for many months.
More tomorrow… Have a great night. Bob
https://youtu.be/p1RyZjxyAU0
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Good morning sneakers. Rain all day today apparently but I’ve managed a short walk with George and Betty without getting too wet. They are now snoozing while I catch up with emails and Dave and Joe finish the last few jobs. They won’t be here tomorrow but will tidy and take away skip and tools on Wednesday.
A quince shrub on the corner of the property where I access my garden decided to lean precariously after the rain so that even ducking under it wasn’t enough to stay dry. Secateurs in hand I’ve stood in the rain clipping back some wayward branches and noticed its laden with fruit so am now planning Autumn jellies and jams.
The digging hasn’t restarted next door so I wonder if they are waiting for a response from me but I’ll continue to do as the lawyer suggested, keep my distance and see if they employ a surveyor to point out where the boundary is. I hold out little or no hope but….
Bob, it’s been my experience this past year of COVID that everyone has an opinion on the subject, some reasonable, some not so and the rest plain bonkers. I listen, smile sweetly and move on. 😊
I’m betting you had a fabulous Father’s Day now that so many restrictions have been lifted and look forward to many photos!
Patsy, yes, I heard about the Bidens losing their dog. In the past few weeks I’ve met several people who have had to have a pet put to sleep and are naturally heartbroken. We all treasure our pets as members of the family, even or especially the unruly disobedient furries! My dad could be a difficult curmudgeon at times but the older I got the more I understood why so only fond memories on Father’s Day. I still do that thing of wishing he was sometimes here to see something or just sit quietly enjoying the peace and view.
I trust everyone will awake ready to face the day and another week. 🥰
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Happy 1st Day of Summer! It’s hot and humid this morning. Rained hard for a bit and now the sun is back. Low 90’s today and a high in 60’s tomorrow.
Fathers Day was great… my daughter and her family came over with food treats, presents (Garth Brooks album, gift cards, board game and “grandpa artwork” by 6 yr old Brooke). Love those grandkids and amazed how the love each other. Andrew is already a smidgen taller than me at age 13. They spent the late afternoon hiking at Clarks Reservation. Jean and I were all over the place.
I posted a pic of my dad on social media from 1930 – Dad was 20 sitting next to his father (photo). His dad passed away the next year at age 51. Dad would marry mom in 1932.
Jackie – Totally agree on the COVID. Just sharing. My concern has always been censorship of valid medical factual data and opinions by Facebook / Youtube etc. I strongly believe in transparency, consensus and personal choice. To each his own, but let people decide. And you’re correct – some people are just “bonkers.”
As noted above, Father’s Day was great…I was able to keep food intake reasonable and definitely want to be more vigilant. I don’t mean I have been horrible…but I am best to stay away from certain items. Two (2) tbsp of Wegmans peanut butter (190 calories) on my 10 calorie rice cake isn’t bad…too bad I end up having 3 of those (600 calories) LOL.
Glad you managed a nice “dry” walk with George and Betty. You remind me that I must catch up on emails today. While I have one primary email, I also have a few older ones from my AOL days and a couple I use for some subscriptions so I don’t get then clogging up important stuff.
I had no idea what a “quince shrub” was…but thanks to you I do now: “The flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a thorny, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a somewhat messy growth habit but beautiful red, orange, white, or pink flowers to go with shiny, dark green foliage. Related to roses, flowering quince has a thorny habit and easy-to-grow nature that makes it a good choice for barrier or border plantings.”
Thank you!
Hope everyone stays relatively healthy and has a great day! Bob
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“A somewhat messy growth habit”! That’s it Bob and why yesterday I could walk past and barely notice it but this morning wet and straggly it was literally in my face! The fruit that forms after the flower falls is delicious, especially added to apple pie… not that we indulge in such decadent desserts these days! 😆
Your peanut butter battle is similar to my kit-kat fight although I did manage yesterday to walk on by the different flavour varieties now appearing on store shelves. Bought a protein flapjack bar instead at just 218 calories!
I certainly do agree that censorship of any kind is wrong. Best we have all the facts in front of us and come to our own conclusions…. if only we could believe what we’re told!!
It’s happened before and will no doubt in the future! It’s Catch 22 isn’t it!
What a handsome young man your father was. Sad that your grandfather died at such a young age. My paternal grandmother passed away just 53 so I never met her but those that did say I am very much like her in personality and looks.
My day is drifting from coffees to teas and time to put the kettle on yet again. Lots of hammering in the cottage but hopefully not Dave getting frustrated with the plumbing!
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Happy Monday! 😃 It was a bad day for weather last night. Tornado sirens went off so Ewok and I went to the basement. They didn't last long so we were fine and no damage. There were touchdowns in other suburbs and the damage was horrific. I think there were a couple of deaths as well. It has been a long time since we have had a tornado in this area, so pretty scary.
I am donating blood this afternoon and will be relieved by Bryannà sometime later. She is cleaning my house today and has something else to do so it might be tonight before I go home. I think Ewok misses his family as all he is doing is sleeping. We do play when he is in the mood but really is such a good boy.
Jackie, soon your house is your own, I am excited for you.
Bob, glad you had a great father's day.
Have a wonderful and safe day everyone.
Sandy
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I never met my maternal Gran either she died just after Moms birth. She was a bonnie woman on the only photo I've seen pictured on her wedding day. Grandad G died in his 60s and my wonderful dad was only 68.
A very noisy night with loud claps of thunder. Jilly Bean is a very brave little dog. She cuddled up against me the great protector, and every time a rumble, rumbled by her ears pricked up. I wish I had ears that prick! Wouldn't that be neat! Sort of "really" when someone tells you something unbelievable or far fetched and up would go the ears. Maybe not though. very inconvenient if wearing a hat!
I'm afraid I don't take much notice of others points of view unless they are people I know and trust and can discuss things openly one on one with. I have my own theories. There is so much verbal media garbage put out these days that I've become a veritable ostrich. Rarely read any or watch any of it. As the farmer said to his wife in Yorkshire 'theres nowt so queer as folk, there's only thee and me that's alright".
Just a busy wash day today. So a busy day called for a lazy meal and I heated up an organic "Amys Thai Pad Thai". I love it but not enough in the packet which is good seeing I'm still trying to dislodge the stubborn 2 lbs.
Alls quiet skywards right now and I hope you ae all enjoying the same,
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Good day. We had strong winds here yesterday, both late afternoon and evening. This morning, I cleaned up my deck plants. Broken leaves and stems. Then some critter repellent, blossom set and another type of essential oil spray to deter bugs that bore into the stems of some of the types of vegetables I am growing.
I found out my high school class is having a gathering this week. An evening at a bar in the town where we graduated. Interesting but pass. I cannot remember when I last frequented a bar. After work most likely in the 1990’s. 🤣😂🤣
Still coloring and I have not started addressing those 4th of July cards. That’s gotta happen soon.
And it is time to gather up trash and crush boxes for tomorrow’s weekly pickup.
Sandy, glad you didn’t have a storm in your area. I am also glad Ewok is calm. He could miss his people and be agitated and vocal. This seems better but he has a long wait for them to come back.
Bob, lovely photo and I agree with Jackie, what handsome gentlemen. I am sorry he passed away before knowing the next generations. I am glad you had a wonderful Father’s Day. And I didn’t comment before on your continuing bargain hunting. Excellent.
Jackie, yes, soon, your home back to yourself. Then just your sneaky neighbor to keep an eye on. And I have heard of quince but have never had anything made with the fruit. Jelly rather than jam right? My plants have gone wild on the deck. Probably three pots will have to be destroyed. I can barely walk out there and the plants have nowhere to go at this point. I cannot move the pots down to the ground as I have mowing service, weed spray and now wasp spray people out there. The deck is the only safe place. And the animals would just treat them as appetizers. 🤣😂🤣
Anne, Canada Day is coming along soon. Will you have some sort of celebration with some of your family. And wow, really! Derek is walking his cat? Amazing! I hope you and Jilly are having a good day.
Patsy, I hope you do have a celebration with your family later when your son will be available to visit once again.
Barbie, Jeri, Diane, HELLO! Giving you a shout-out! Hope you are well.
Mid-sixties right now with strong winds. What a change.
Be safe.
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I believe this teapot is also a Spode. I like it!
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Hello dear sneakers. We have a very warm and humid day, actually it is to be a whole week of very unpleasant weather. The challenge is not to get cranky in the heat.
We had such a sweet Father’s Day. John was dewy eyed at times. We had long fun phone visits with the kids, lots of laughs and memories. We had a good salmon dinner…iced citrus water helped cool us off. A sugar free dessert before bed with a glass of wine. Low key but fun.
This will be a week of mostly indoor activities. I certainly have enough stuff to keep me busy for the rest of my life. But we will always schedule a few fun adventures and let chores go. John always says, do we own our stuff or does our stuff own us? I say, who owns all this dirt and dust, cobwebs and dog hair? Dirty clothes and nasty dog snotty windows and along the walls in the hall? On and on and on….
The debris in the dungeon is all mine!
Lin: high reunions are so funny. In truth, I don’t remember much about that time. I am a,axed at the people who remember so much from that time in their life. So sorry about your garden. You have been so careful with your veggie garden and the weather has not cooperated at all. Wonderful new teapot photo.
Sandy: we have lived in places that had frequent tornado warnings etc. and we had horses and cattle. I can tell you those were terrifying times. I hope you weather improves. Poor little Ewok. Storms and missing his family, thank goodness you are there to help him through it.
Anne: you are lucky that little Jilly is brave and isn’t pacing and whining. Add drooling! That’s poor scared Katie. I have a thunder jacket and it sort of helps but not all the Time. My grandparents died early as well. Except my paternal grandmother. She lived until will into her nineties. Smoking ruined a lot of my families’s health. Horrible stuff tobacco!
Jackie: you have been so patient and living in the middle of a construction zone takes true courage!
Now it is coming to an end. What a process. You need to write a book with photos. It would be a book for those who are contemplating that kind of remodel effort.
Bob: I learned in my psychology classes years ago that one can really never change another’s view. They must be ready for a change of opinion and the info needs to be delivered in a dynamic fashion. At least 50% of any amount of info is disregarded, the person or culture will be as important as the message. Remember that mantra from the 60s and 70s….the method or media is the message? So moving on…..glad you had a wonderful Father’s Day. Who would have guessed those lovely grown up human beings were once our babies?
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Good morning! A gorgeous day and we’re back from a walk on the moors so it’s now coffee time.
My bedroom loo is plumbed in and working a treat so just the new electric hot water system to get wired up and a few last holes to be filled then my home is my own once more. My tetchy mood will hopefully disappear with the 2nd loaded skip and I’ll begin to relax. Lots of painting to be carried out but I’m waiting to ensure the plaster is completely dry.
Dear George has been on edge throughout, then of course became a Himalayan warrior on guard after my neighbour’s temper tantrum so lots of barking at the slightest movement in that direction. Dave mentioned it was good that he protects me and he’s right so I don’t try too hard to stop him!
Here is my quince climber
Jelly is best because the fruit is hard and needs a lot of cooking to get the flavour out. Well worth the trouble though, then I pour everything into a jelly bag to drip overnight.
Oh goodness Lin, all your TLC for your veggie garden only to be taken over by it. It didn’t take long either did it but certainly nasty chemical sprays are the last thing you need to be consuming. The allotment I tend with Debs and Louise is about a mile away and although we are always grateful for some rain we know weeds will quickly overrun if we don’t rush down to the plot and weed, mostly on our knees! My greenhouse is my haven and better environment for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Not sure about the aubergine plants though that struggle with greenfly in the warm damp air. They get to go outside on sunny days and I’ve sprayed with a mild mix of washing up liquid and water as a kill or cure process… not sure which way that’s going at the moment!
Although not on Facebook I’ve watched a couple of Max’s walks with his family in his stunning surroundings. I think I’m lucky to enjoy my moors but his are something else!
John’s Father’s Day sounds perfect Patsy and now roll on your bbq next month!
Every time I climb into my spare room to find an item that’s been stored since the building work began (always the furthest point from the door!), I tell myself I can live without most of it, just have to be mercenary when I begin to clear the room!
I’ve taken the photos for a book, just not sure I want to relive the experience! 😳
Thank goodness Ewok had you to keep him calm Sandy. How scary dealing with tornadoes on your own and thank goodness they missed you both. Do you walk Ewok to burn off some energy or would he more likely walk you? I think I know the answer! 😆
A quieter day for you and Jilly Anne hopefully if storms have passed you by. What a brave little girl she is… well both of you actually!!
This would have been a perfect laundry drying day with its slightly more than gentle breeze but I’m holding off until I’ve said goodbye to Dave and Joe who will no doubt continue to spread dust until my door shuts behind them!
Lunchtime for me then some gentle moving of furniture because I would quite like to move my tv out of my bedroom to watch an England football match in comfort this evening.
Take care everyone. We in Cornwall have a nasty COVID spike to deal with following the G7 meetings that invited the world’s media to our county. It was bound to follow wasn’t it!!!
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Happy Tuesday!😃 Beautiful cool day here with temps in lower 70's. I am going home today but don't think I will be going to pool. I have been going since last Tuesday and need some home time. This Ipad adds extra letters to my words and drives me crazy. I also need to pay some bills on my computer. Going from hardly doing nothing to constantly busy is tiring, although I shouldn't complain.
Jackie, I tried walking Ewok the first day and yes you are right, he tried walking me. I didn't bring gym shoes and had sandels on so we cancelled walk. He does zoomies in his yard so gets his exercise. Bryanna will probably take him to dog park and walk him, she is stronger than me.
Sorry but this IPad is driving me crazy, will try to get back once I am home. Have a good day.
Sandy
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How absolutely marvellous you will soon have your home to yourself and the pets Jackie, AND a loo almost finished and easy to stumble to in the wee small hours. Don't stop George barking. I don't stop the Bean. I feel she is great protection ever since she warned me of that gipsy type character who appeared at the back and who seemed to be casing the joint.
Patsy, what a great saying from John. "Do we own our stuff or does our stuff own us." Something for me to remember and talking of stuff I've just been clearing out two chests of drawers and slinging out outdated or worn out stuff.
We also had high winds Sandy and a tornado was reported north of us. Today is lovely and COOL! Do you think caring for the beautiful Ewok will get you yearning for a pup of your own? I can't imagine life without Jilly and she's been an absolute godsend during the pandemic. Just two weeks and I get my second shot. Things start opening here after Canada Day.
Oh Lin. absolutely heartbreaking for you after caring so much for the plants. So sorry! Its a rotten year for veggie growing. and especially the field crops so far this year. I dread to think what veggies will cost after the heat and drought in California. Our season here is so short and shorter after the late start. I hope you don't give up next year!
Nothing to report here, I think you can all guess what Harry is up to. Boy, me and Bean are really going to miss the lad. Maybe I'll start painting again when he's a memory.
So must think lunch. I guess Bob was way back, so hi Bob.
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Oh dear, I’ve come in from the garden to discover water creeping across the ceiling under the new loo floor! Luckily Dave showed me where to switch the water off should there be a problem and I’ve spread a couple of towels on the floor. Hopefully not a big job to repair. My tv is out of my bedroom and I’m feeling nearly normal with ladies tennis on in the background.
My iPad does that sometimes Sandy; other times refuses to type selected letters so I become frustrated with it. Enjoy your day at home.
Cold chicken salad tonight with a couple of boiled new potatoes.
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We currently have a marine layer so things are cool. Thank goodness! These warm humid days suck all the energy right out if me. I just ground to a stand still. Unfortunately, after this burns off, the heat will return along with humidity.
There must be some sort of plumbing virus Jackie…we also have a leak. John is contemplating replacing a faucet on one of our outdoor water supply pipes. I hope he concents to calling a plumber. I know in the past he would have jumped under the house and crawled along the dirt and mud to fix this. Not to undermine his abilities, but it would be really hard on him and if he were to get hurt, how could I get to him? As you can plainly see, I am a worry wart and especially about falling etc. hope your water issue is a simple fix, Jackie.
Anne: soon the new neighbors will be arriving with their furniture and it will be fun see that. Now, will you bake a batch of cookies to welcome the new neighbors? I always used to do that but since John has banned sugar, baking has stopped! And we have not had any new neighbors in years.
Sandy: good that you take a day to rest and unwind. I would be ready for the hospital if I even tried to do half of what you have been doing. But you must be tired. Take care of YOU!
Lin: still feeling so sorry about your deck garden. I hope you have figured out a solution. The interesting news here is that the camellia bush has recovered. We washed her beautiful face with a spray of very diluted dish detergent. The black disappeared and new beautiful leaves are everywhere.
Take care my dear sneakers,
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GOOD AFTERNOON SNEAKERS!
Yesterday’s humid 90’s was today’s chilly 50’s morning. Blink was a surprise… employees are mask free and all treadmills re-opened (had been every other one). Heck – the NYS Fair is going to be no limit and they have some big event planned for the 4th of July. Also heard a rumor Elton might be coming to town – who knows.
Jean decided to join the retiree’s for breakfast (they meet weekly but Jean only goes 1-2 times a month). I joined them briefly for a visit and met Jean at the mall for a walk.
Then I was off to the Record Store to check out used vinyl and movies. For lunch, I cooked burgers on the grill – but it was too cold to eat outdoors. My daughter texted a pic from Father’s Day and here is a glimpse of the used dvd’s I picked up for about $2.50.
Jackie – You tell me the fruit after the flower falls is delicious added to apple pie – but not to partake of such a decadent dessert. Oh the temptation! Congrats on protein bar over the Kit-Kat LOL. I must say I was back in top control yesterday and today avoiding all pitfalls. Like you, I better off substituting vs. trying to minimize portions.
Again - ditto on the censorship issue. Gone are the days of checking 1-2 media sources and thinking you have a balanced picture.
Yes – the grandfather I never met died young (vs. my mother’s dad that outlived 2 wives and all his kids and passed at 94). I do know several stories about him being a kind man etc., but from what I hear wedded-bliss wasn’t in abundance. LOL.
Sandy – Sounds like your Monday weather was worse than ours. There were some warnings on bordering counties, but anything we got didn’t last long (except the heat and humidity). Hope your blood contribution went well. As previously mentioned Jean does it on a regular basis – she has several Red Cross t-shirts and I recall one time she received a windbreaker. My blood related issues prevent me from donating, but there was a time I did it often. I think it is a great gesture on your part.
Anne – Your stories of Gran, Granddad G and your dad tells me we might have the same genes.
With regards to claps of thunder etc. – Jean has difficulty with it. I on the other hand like a good storm (as long as I am inside) it actually puts me to sleep and I only sleep 4-5 hrs a night.
You know I am going to steal - 'there’s nowt so queer as folk, there's only thee and me that's alright". I think the fact that there's nothing as strange as people is why some prefer pets.
I haven’t had “Amy’s” in a long time but I do recall they made a nice lazy meal heated up.
Lin – Looks like we have all been having weather issues. You sound like Jean…I can hear her at different times going in and out of the house and normally find her with plants cleaning up or applying deer and rabbit repellent.
Ahh… high school reunions. My school was to have one this year but put rescheduled until 2022. I don’t plan to attend. I have a few people I have stayed in touch with, but for some reason I am not curious about people I haven’t seen in decades. I did attend another school (small Catholic) before the one having a reunion, but it is a parking lot for a hospital now. I wish there was a way for them to have an all class year reunion as I would attend. I loved that school and all my siblings (and my dad) went there.
Yes, it sad G’pa died before meeting future generations. In that area, I always regret that my mom died at 57 and before I was married and had a daughter. My dad died before I met Jean. Such is the circle of life. Nice Spode teapot!
Patsy – Spot on. There are some people that like a dialogue, but normally only want to hear what supports their biases. I’ll give a link or express an opinion to a family member or friend; but I never try to convince them of anything. People need to digest information and form their own opinion.
As for growing up – all those old adages we heard in our youth only become amplified. I wish the clock would slow down, but that “ain’t gonna happen.” And here I am so much smarter than I was as a kid – LOL.
I have to dash – Jean is getting her hair cut today and the young lady will be here in 30 minutes.
Have a wonderful evening! Bob
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