Senior Golden Sneakers
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Good evening. Odd day here. It was a chilly start today and worked on addressing some 4th of July cards and I am getting close to finished with the addresses on envelopes. Need to finish notes in a few of the cards and then finding all the appropriate things to affix to the envelope, return address label, postage and some kind of seal on the flap to make sure it is fastened during its delivery trip.
I switched over to online ordering and placed a grocery order and requested some library books.
Orders started arriving in the afternoon, the checks I had ordered recently (UPS dumped the envelope on my deck and did not ring the doorbell or anything which bothered me a bit). An Amazon order arrived just as my grocery order got here. It was busy for a while as one of my grocery bags was missing. Much discussion with the driver and although she reported the exact code and bag number as missing, I had to report missing items and the stupid form said I had refused the items but they would not ask for them to be returned. Really, missing items do not need to be returned? Now I should receive a credit on my account in 5 days. Lovely. I will adjust the tip.
Okay, so several long phone calls this afternoon. I think maybe 3 hours in total. A friend is having unknown medical issues and spent lots of time in the emergency room and then was admitted for tests. She was ultimately sent home with a couple off new prescriptions and an appointment to see her doctor tomorrow. She seems to be relieved to be home and thinks there is nothing wrong. But she did have heart problems some years ago (before I met her) and had heart surgery. Maybe quadruple bypass? Anyway, I am concerned for her.
Next, we had storms roll in with wicked wind and hail. I just went out to look. Yep, more shredded leaves and other miscellaneous damage. We will see what happens next!
Bob, lovely photo and wahoo, more bargains. Do you ever get any DVDs that skip or do not play all the way through? I purchased some at Half Price Books years ago that didn’t work too well. No worries now, I haven’t been shopping there for years. 😂 I need to schedule an appointment for a haircut but given I won’t have to wait a year, I guess I am not in a rush.
Patsy, chilly here as well although I hear things will be hearing up again soon. Good news regarding your Camilla. Wahoo!! I rearranged several of the containers this morning and I think things can grow for a few more weeks before I have to make any life and death decisions and storms and other natural occurrences may make any decision unnecessary. 🤷🏼♀️
Jackie, oh no, leaking water? Argh. I hope you have someone who will address that quickly. I am glad George looks after you. Good boy. Different topic. Keswick is dedicating a statue to Max in Hope Park next week I believe. On one of the recent walks, we were shown through Hope Park. It is lovely. ❤️ Facebook comes in handy for a few things. Beautiful photos and videos from all over the planet are very entertaining. I love the photo of the quince and the beautiful sky! Should I hunt for a little container of quince jelly just to see what the flavor might be? I looked at a recipe for jelly and goodness, it seems the required amount of sugar is astronomical! Wow.
Anne, and you have your protector as well in fierce Jilly. Well, the old neighbors will soon be gone but yes, you will get some glimpses of the new neighbors moving in so the excitement will not be finished. My veggies are not totally done for but they are having a difficult time with the up and down temperatures, wind, hail and of course, my poor planning. Oh well. I have enjoyed my little lettuce crop, the daily zucchini and there are a multitude of little green tomatoes hanging on out there.
Sandy, back to your own digs again and too chilly to be outdoors right now. Enjoy being home.
Well, I guess I should cleanup my dishes. I thought of making a cup of hot tea but we will see.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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A child’s tea set? Love the rabbits.
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Just a quickie from me for now because I must go and shower and look presentable [for whom? ] lol!
Wanted to reply to Bob before I forget. Bob if you are going to save that very old Yorkshire saying [farmer to his wife] maybe you should know the full quote! Omitted earlier. I wonder why!
"Theres nowt so queer as folk. Theres only thee and me that's alright, and you're half daft!"
See what I mean!
Going back to grandads, grandad G was 64 when he died, but that didn't stop him having three wives. The second wife died when she fell off a ladder whilst painting the kitchen ceiling and she struck her head on the stone floor. The third wife survived Grandad just like Henry V111s last wife, but there the similarity ends thank goodness, lol.
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When I was little we had Bunnykins pattern children’s ceramic cups and saucers etc. I think the company closed or it was bought out by Chinese manufacturers so not great quality but your set Lin is a Beatrice Potter Peter Rabbit design. Still going I assume! I must google the Bunnykins because in the back of my brain is a memory that it was designed by a nun!
The leak was invisible by morning but Dave continues to check the system but when I went into my cottage from the garden an hour ago became aware of a puddle in the middle of the floor and wet streaks down the new plaster in an alcove. Dave was next door plastering a single wall for Debs and Louise so I waited for him to return before pointing out the new leak. It seems when he switched on the hot water system a connection of new pipe into old expanded so it’s switched off and new fittings will be brought tomorrow. Therefore NO!! Today is not freedom from builders day.
Patsy please do insist John gets professional plumbing help rather than crawling under floor spaces!
A beautiful day with lots of outdoor chores and battery about to die so back later.
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I've been clearing out all my old workday high heels. Three pairs are unworn and so pretty! Jilly kept a safe distance as I tottered around. Alas, I will never wear them again! Great Granny Flats for me is my future fate, although there is a pair of kitten heels! Maybe? Off to try them on! Anne.0
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Happy Wednesday!
It felt great to sleep in my own bed. It is raining and a little chilly with the door open so I don't think it will be a pool day. I have my meeting tomorrow and my granddaughter from Minnesota is coming Friday with her boyfriend to spend the weekend with me. They have tickets to go to Great America on Saturday so I hope our weather clears up for them. I will either grocery shop today or after my meeting tomorrow although they want to take me out for dinner on Friday.
Ewok got out on Bryanna yesterday, he will take any chance to run if left the opportunity and she said she was running through neighbors yards until finally a neighbor caught him. It has happened to me and to Rob and Lisa so I told her not to feel bad, at least he got some exercise. It is just scary because I worry about him darting out in front of a car. At least she will be more cautious now in opening and closing doors with him.
I feel bad for him that he has to go in crate while she goes to school but my son says he loves his crate and not to worry, although that is not easy for me.
Anne, I have some shoes with heels that I just can't manage to throw out. They aren't high but about 2 or 3 inches but a thicker heel so I tell myself if I ever wear a dress again they might come in handy. I think I am pipe dreaming.
What are kitten heels? I only met one of my grandmothers, the rest all died before I was born. I was about 13 when my dad's mom dies but we weren't very close as she spoke Polish and I didn't see her much. I saw a picture of my mom's mother with my brother, she looked like a typical grandma with dress and apron. Never saw any pictures of my grandfathers.
Jackie, how frustrating, you thought you were finally done and now leaks are appearing. I hope he will fix the plaster after all this waiting.
Lin, your weather is like ours and although we need rain we don't need storms or rain everyday. I thought about ordering my groceries online today but I think I will just go to store to make sure they have what I need or at least I can find something else if necessary.
Bob, great picture of you and Jean with the kids. More big finds you certainly know how to look for bargains. I heard bad weather is heading your way so be careful.
Patsy, I agree and hope John hires someone to do the plumbing so he doesn't go under the house. We all want to do what we did when young but our bodies tell us different.
I have to admit I am missing Ewok but I know Bryanna loves him as much as I do and will take good care of him
Have a great day no matter what you are doing and enjoy life.
Sandy
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Oh my gosh, Lin. I bought daughter Andrea that exact tea set when she was little. She would often eat from her little set. They were slightly larger than those very tiny sets we used for our dolly tea parties. I am sure she still has her set. She loved it. She took her large collection of dolls and toys with her when she graduated from college and rented her first house. The tea set was boxed up and was part of her beloved toy collection.
Sandy: I wear kitten heels and was never able to manage those high stylish heels that look so great. My kitten heels have a very tiny heel that has a tapered shape but still very low in height. Easy to wear and can look dressy. Looks nice with dresses or pants or even my jeans with the embellishments. I have not worn the jeans or the kitten heels in two years.
Anne: I know you looked wonderfully stylish in those heels. You with that great red hair and your beautiful long legs. Wow! You won’t admit it but I know you stole a few hearts. The photos recently show you have retained your beauty.
Jackie: again I marvel at your patience. I would have difficulty keeping cool after all you have been through and now leaks and water damage to your new plaster. Believe me! your contractor would hear an awful screaming temper tantrum if that were me! I was able to convince John to call a plumber. It was an easy discussion. I know he dreaded the thought of scrambling around under the house. Let’s be honest…he is an old dude, still quite active and he likes to do things himself. Reason does come to the forefront upon occasion.
Warm day here. I am off to Walmart. Not my fave activity. Will still keep wearing masks. The variants are showing up because of our tourists. And some of the crews from container ships are sick and showing up at our hospital. Will this ever go away?
Trimmed Katie’s face and she cooperated. I think she wanted to have her eyesight without those locks of hair. And now exercise. Adding a couple of leg weights to help strengthen my legs and knees. These are the light sand bags that Velcro around the ankle. Only slightly over one pound but I feel it.
I really hate exercise but love good rock and roll. James Brown “I feel good” a true classic.🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
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PATSY, I walk around the house for half an hour before breakfast. I've done this every day since the last week of January, it's about 3000 steps and I can tell you this simple thing has strengthened my legs and knees no end.
The high and the kitten heels are now in the garbage. My very favourite pair was the shocker. I bought them for my work retirement party 23 years ago. Gorgeous Italian real leather strappy shoes. Well I tried them on and thought "I do believe I can wear these" - until I took them off for closer examination. Unbelievable the heels started to crumble and dissolve in my hands! Not so the other shoes. Why?
Our garbage men must be fed up. Every week something is put out, the worst being all the twigs and trunks from an overgrown garden I couldn't manage last year.
It's horrible having to admit time is catching up with us and the trick I suppose is to embrace each progression of our lives in the best way we can and ENJOY! I'm so glad John "saw the light" as it were and didn't crawl under the house in the dark. I vaguely remember a chap doing just that in Florida and encountering a giant snake. Do you remember? The photo showed 8 men carrying it away!
I did wonder about Ewok and exercise SANDY. He looks the sort of dog who needs long walks. Even little Jilly will walk for miles if allowed.
Patsy has explained kitten heels exactly.
Oh JACKIE, to quote us northerners "trouble at mill" yet again. It looks a simple fix, out with the old and in with the replacement new pipes, but what disappointment you must have felt. I am sending positive thoughts that soon all will be fixed and you can put your tootsies up in a beautiful like new old cottage. I'm sort of glad I don't own my old place because things are forever going wrong. It's only a few days ago my kitchen pipes caused the cupboard and floor flood. At the moment bathroom and kitchen fluorescent lights are dying and the stores still not open to replace. A few more days Mark says.
Anne.
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The leaks have been repaired, hot water back on and I’m assured the loo won’t cause another flood. As I thought this morning, tomorrow just a few small jobs to complete…. A little blob of cement here, a line of grout there and plastic beading on the outside of a window that was lowered an inch to facilitate a granite lintel. After everything that’s been thrown in my direction these past couple of months I’ve lost the ability to react to the disappointments in any way, just grit my teeth and hope soon!
George and Betty are ready for bed and it’s my time too. It’s been a beautifully sunny day but I gather tomorrow will be cloudy and a lot cooler so my plan is to be up early to shop for a few fresh produce.
It seems the New Covid variant is spreading rapidly amongst our younger generations but efforts are being made to vaccinate as many as will volunteer in order to slow down its progress. As Patsy comments, will it ever go away.
A warm bed is calling me! 😴
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Hello friends. It is back to hot and windy today so I will be watering my containers this evening. We have chances of storms each day for the next few days. Back in the high 80’s F which would be sitting at the pool weather right Sandy?
I went in person to a grocery store that usually carries the items that were not delivered to me yesterday. I purchased those and some of my favorite frozen vegetables. Then I stopped at the library and finally went inside to return books, checkout books on hold and to ask questions about making donations for their ongoing book sale. And yes, they are finally taking items to sell. Yes! I can pack up the books I have been holding for over a year.
I called the pharmacy to see if they could get a prescription renewal for me. I am guessing no and expect to hear from my doctor’s office about what will be required.
After lunch I drove to the post office and actually went inside to have some cards weighed and measured to see if additional postage would be required. It was very difficult for me as the wait for service was over 20 minutes. I just about bolted but made it through. Thank heavens.
My final stop was at a convenience store for a free lottery ticket. Again, another fairly long wait. I am finally discovering that places are open but they don’t have many employees working. One window at the post office and one check out person at the convenience store. I guess the employee shortage must be true.
Jackie, I probably would have blown my cork at the water stains and problems. You are much more calm than I could imagine. As far as tea sets, I did look and stores here are selling Bunnykins tea sets. I wondered if the photo I posted was Peter Rabbit but I couldn’t identify it from sets I looked at online. They are cute. I would use them!
Sandy, oh yes, the joy of chasing down a run away Husky. They are wonderful runners that can go and go and go. I had to chase mine several times. A lawn company did not close the gate one time and when I got home there was no bill from the, and I didn’t drive by my gate. I let my dogs out and wooo, gone immediately. Another time my male dog figured out how to open the gate himself. I found a way to secure the gates after that. I am not certain you can own a Husky without at least one escape!
Patsy, how amazing that you got that exact set for your daughter. I am sure she treasures them. So goodness, a trip to Walmart? To actually shop in the store or to pickup an order at the curb? One of these days I plan to shop in the store as there are several things that I would like to purchase that cannot be included for curbside delivery. I have no heels left in my shoe closet but I wasn’t much for wearing heels given my height. Flats are fine! 😄
Anne, I had a pair of shoes with cork soles and as they aged, the cork started to break up. Just another indication that I keep things too long. Oh well, there are worse things I guess.
Time to think about watering, doing dishes and getting the mail.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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I adore the intense blue of this teapot.
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Happy Thursday Morning Sneakers!
Today should be even more beautiful with lots of sun and 83 degrees as a high. Yesterday was awesome. Jean loves working in the yard and I had no idea she’d be out early in the morning cutting tree branches etc. until she called my cell while I was at gym asking me to p/u lawn bags. Besides helping with a few high branches it was 80% Jean … many would consider it “work” but she loves it. (I snapped a quick pick of her from indoors). We had a nice cookout, took a ride and collected her reward from the Red Cross – a coupon for a free pint of ice cream.
I wanted to go to Alexandria Bay or Skaneateles Lake for a today for a 1-3 hour boat ride, but not sure it will work out between times, distance etc and commitments for tomorrow. So it might me a day trip to Oswego on Lake Ontario and walk through Fort Ontario.
Lin – The place I buy my used music/movies has been around since 1993. Solid reputation. They have a selection of used and new Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, LPs, video games and Blu-Rays with a stock over 100,000 new and used CDs and DVDs. They carry hot new releases, a variety of imports, obscure and rare titles, and releases from smaller independent labels...at great prices. Only had one dvd ever be bad and it was an easy return. A great place.
Glad you liked the photo. I actually don’t post full family pics on my main social media for privacy reasons. I have never posted my weight loss comparison except on MFP.
Hope your weather improves. The way you describe your 4th of July cards and other works it is clear you love and give great care to each project. We are very fortunate that things have really started to re-open around here and “almost” getting back to normal.
Sorry about your friend with medical issues. The sister of Jean’s friend was diagnosed with cancer in April (age 60) and died yesterday. I didn’t know her, but sad nonetheless. Always a constant reminder of time.
I watched Jeff Bridges movie “Against All Odds” yesterday and recalled his youth, older performance in “True Grit” and recent battle with cancer. Here is a clip of him performing in January of this year while going through chemo… what a wonderful attitude.
Jeff Bridges - Same Boat
https://youtu.be/vxtDO8DdWhM
Anne – Thanks for the full quote – it adds much to the meaning. As for the passing of your grandad at 64 and 3 wives – life experiences can be so interesting. One of my 4 sisters had 3 husbands – and they are all dead and died before age 65 (not all while married but strange at the same time).
Sandy – Thanks for the photo compliment, as I mentioned to Lin – I don’t post those kind of pic’s on my general social media for privacy reasons. We are a small group here of decent / kind people, so why not? Fingers crossed on our weather – so far so good and today should be great. Hope all goes well with your granddaughter visit. There is nothing like sleeping in your own bed. As much as I love going places…Dorothy had it right…There’s no place like home.
Oh my…been up since 4:30am and it’s 6am now and I must get to the gym. Wishing you all the best of days. Bob
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Good morning BOB. Ive already done my half hour walkabout and me and the Bean have had our brekkie. Love getting up early. The world is quiet and peaceful and I watch the dawn as I trot around the house.
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Good morning everyone. Shopping completed and pooches walked. It’s overcast and steamy, no other word for it. Halfway round our stroll I did imagine rain was about to fall but the darkest most threatening clouds moved on with barely a spot!
Dave and Joe arrived while I was shopping and as ever sat in their van smoking until they noticed my car driving down the track… I’ve told them before they are like 2 naughty schoolboys caught smoking behind the bike shed!
The neighbours’ patio is being constructed quietly by one young man and Betty has voiced her disapproval through the new gap in the hedge! I on the other hand am following my solicitor’s advice just observing and recording.
Bob, the Jeff Bridges video brought a lump to my throat for him and the song’s sentiments. We certainly are all in it together! I do hope he comes through his chemo with great results.
Your plans for the day sound wonderful and I felt a twinge of nostalgia for Lake Ontario!
Like you I’m extremely wary about who gets to see photos. Already stories abound of adults being confronted with photos and comments made online when they were children. A cricketer playing for our national team was dropped recently when racist comments made when he was young and very stupid came to light. Our generation was taught that we are all responsible for our own actions and I think that needs to be passed on!
I just realised you got in before me… you were up early!
Lin, I couldn’t get too upset about the water leakages because I know how these 200 year old properties behave when modern fixtures are added. Violet has been very quiet throughout this upheaval so things could be worse!!
It’s good to read you are feeling confident enough to visit a few places and I’m sure since you will be following all the hygiene advice, you’ll remain safe. I was planning to visit my friend in Gloucestershire in a few weeks for a Wimbledon ladies finals get together but since our restrictions have been extended don’t think I’ll risk it.
Anne, not so long ago I stayed at a posh hotel with friends for a weekend break and took a pair of sandals that had sat at the back of my wardrobe for a while. At dinner I became aware one foot was uncomfortable and as we walked to the bar for an after dinner nightcap, began to limp. We sat talking and then became aware of pieces of black rubber appearing around us on the floor, just as a couple of staff members walked past with dustpans and brushes talking about the mess under a table and trail leading to the bar. You can imagine the hysterical laughter when I took the offending sandal off just as they got to our table and showed everyone the now missing perished rubber heel. I took off the other sandal and handed the pair over to be thrown away with the bits then spent the rest of the evening in stockinged feet!!
George’s groomer is due to visit on Sunday Patsy and like Katie will be happy to be able to see without peering through his fur curtain. Without George and Betty I would struggle to exercise as much as I do on our walks although that’s reminded me to collect my exercise bike from Debs and Louise’s lockup that we thought would only sit there for a couple of weeks. Just as well I didn’t know then…! Yes Patsy, John is your old dude but like all of us, occasionally has to be reminded it’s ok to ask for help and pay someone who is working to pay bills!
It’s gone very quiet in my cottage so perhaps my extended family had retired to the van for another ciggy!
The sun is trying to burn through the clouds so I’ll open the door and a few vents in my greenhouse.
Stay safe.
Jackie 🥰
This was our tiptoe through the buttercups an dandelions walk this morning!
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That's exactly what happened to my posh strappies JACKIE. You explained it so much better. By any chance did your sandals come from Italy?
Buttercups and daisies the little children's dower,
Far better than this gaudy melon flower.......IF I've quoted correctly!
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Happy Thursday! In person meeting today and of course the sun is out heating up the pool. I did my grocery shopping yesterday so I can come right home after my meeting but that will be too late for pool. I have so many plans for the next two months I am not sure how I am going to keep up with all of them. I will finally see my brother in July after not seeing him for over a year and a half. I have a few overnight trips to visit different people and of course I am going to Florida in July for a week. Busy summer but keeps me moving and grooving. lol
Anne, good for you for your early morning walk each day, I did get back to my bike the last two days. It feels good to do some exercise and keep healthy.
Jackie, just love your walking places and that the dogs can be off lease. I am afraid Ewok would take off running and I would never catch him. Bryanna did take him to the dog park yesterday with her friend so he was able to run and get some exercise.
Bob, Jean is a hard worker even though it is her hobby. My family does post pictures on social media because we are all out of town and it is the only way to see how the kids are growing and what is happening in our lives. We all are very cautious and have our settings set for security. I for example only let friends see my posts, I do not have a public setting. I love seeing pictures of families especially those close to me, but I do understand why some people prefer not to share photos in this strange world. The video was very heartwarming thank you for sharing.
It's time to eat and get ready so have a great day and keep staying safe.
Sandy
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Sandy, sometimes on our morning walks I see a young man with his two rescued Huskies in that buttercup field. He has trained them to return to his call and it’s wonderful to see them bound about and run to greet us. They do catch the occasional rabbit but kill them instantly… natural instinct I suppose?
Phew, Dave and Joe have finally finished and gone on to their next job. They’ve pottered about quietly today tidying and carrying out carpentry that boxes in pipes and I am delighted with everything. Just have to finally decide on a colour scheme for the snug; the dining room will definitely be yellow and red.
I’m now going to pour myself a large glass of wine then cook a cod fish stir fry.
Jackie🍷😆😋
PS My not so pleasant neighbours have altered the shape of their patio to avoid the risk of building on my property so I’m guessing their builder advised them they might be in legal trouble if they continued the original plan! Still too close for my liking but I’ll wait to see what height fence they erect. 😁0 -
Jackie: congratulations my dear friend, at long last your home is yours again. I wish you many years of safe and pleasant hours in your cottage. The work and thoughtful planning brings that board and brick structure more than a building, it is a beloved home that you have restored and improved. Well done!
Our day is to be hot or at least very warm. I wish I felt as comfortable as Bob in the heat. Neither John nor I are comfy in very warm temps. I get cranky and John gets…..well let’s all it cranky as well. He can get absolutely ugly when he gets too warm. As mentioned we are not desert flowers.
Today is veggie sandwich day. Everything I can find in the fridge that I can put between two pieces of Dave’s organic whole wheat multigrain bread. Iced citrus water and fresh strawberries for dessert topped with Greek yoghurt. I will see how that is received at our dinner table. Maybe-maybe not.
The variant news is upsetting. We had a huge increase in cases in the last two weeks. Personally. We are back to lockdown procedures. Aaaaaaaaargh! Masks, hand washing multi times each day, no extra trips out in community, order as much as possible.
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Good afternoon. We had a rain storm early this morning and then it kept getting warmer but there was little sunshine. Looks like we will have rain again soon. The weather forecast said to be weather aware in the late afternoon and again later in the evening. So why take a break? The forecast calls for significant rain chances each day for a week or so. I just need some breaks to keep cutting off damaged leaves and stems as the wind whips around with each rain storm.
This is Thursday so I had my normal conversation with my Thursday friend. It seems to be a lot of stress for her to remember what day it is as she has called me several times with the greeting, I remembered it is Thursday. She told me today she rehearses each day and repeats the day of the week and how long it is to Thursday. Gosh, we could speak any day as far as I am concerned and I feel bad that she is stressing about this issue. Darn!
Bob, my gosh, look at Jean work! Wonderful job indeed and a very sturdy ladder. Excellent. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for all the sharing today. You have a pretty busy and interesting life. I saw this and thought of you although neither photo fits where you live. Still made me giggle.
Jackie, yes, things being cleared away and now you are deciding on paint colors. I am so happy for you. Wahoo!! I hope your neighbor doesn’t bring any further distress. I will say that we are not allowed to put in a deck or patio (or a fence) without submitting plans to the city and getting approval. We have so many zoning ordinances on setbacks, construction materials and standards which is why most people hire a reputable contractor for any jobs. They take care of all the paperwork with the city.
Sandy, you are beyond busy. I am happy that you are catching up on everything. Lucky for me I am not very social and ordinarily keep to myself so I don’t have any catching up to do except things like doctor’s appointments and other misc trips. I hope you enjoy each and every event and party.
Anne, have you placed your grocery order for the week? And is the laptop behaving for you? You have been quite busy catching up on gardening and landscaping. Not to mention shoe sorting!
Patsy, have I missed you again today? Sorry if I have, the iPad still doesn’t seem to refresh on MFP no matter how many times I try. Hope you and John and Katie are well, safe, and happy.
I have a Zoom meeting in a little while hosted by REI. I haven’t thought about them in a long time and was surprised to receive invitations to several online events. I scooped up the opportunity. I have a water color Zoom class tomorrow afternoon. And I lined up a reservation to go to our Art Center next week. Wahoo!
This looks like a lovely place to have a cup of tea.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Mornin’ Mornin’
Well yesterday can be summed up in two photos LOL. Today – I have some errands to run.
This morning Jean will be taking her friend to the hairdresser to get her wigs done etc. and this afternoon she has annual doctors visit. She hopes they won’t do the cognitive testing like last year. She did great drawing “the clock” but then they asked about the 3 words asked earlier and she said it took a minute on naming #3. She had no idea they were going to test for that. Wonder what they will do in the future with kids that only know digital time? LOL
Jackie – re: Jeff Bridges I felt EXACTLY the same about him and the song. We love Lake Ontario and plan to take the boat ride next month when they expand hours. It is beautiful! As for photos…you might know already photography is my passion – from snapping quick pics to shooting weddings. I am always careful, especially with others. I have always asked permission from my daughter, if I ever had a doubt about a pic…and I post very few and usually it is Halloween etc. I never post unflattering pics and will crop or adjust as necessary. Having been overweight, I know how sensitive people can be in situations. When in doubt – I don’t post. (Love your tiptoe thru the buttercups and dandelions pic).
Of course, I do post our own photos of events etc., just not things “too personal” that I would only want to share with the closest of friends/family. My daughter and husband do not do social media for professional reasons. They along with the kids are VERY tech savvy. Andrew (age 13) is in discussions with mom and dad re: his desire for an Instagram account…
We have family and friends that live in Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina… and we share pics all the time. All depends on who, what and where…but I wouldn't have any idea of their lives without the stories and photos.
We’ll be joining you in the “steamy” weather department today – although time on the deck this morning with Jean was awesome (8am is one thing 2pm a different story). We are in for a few days of 90’s and low of 70. As for Dave and Joe – I won’t ask “what” they were smoking. Ha ha. Hard to believe it has been about 35 years since I quit cold-turkey… I was probably 14 when I started…and imitating my older brother and cool guys. Neither parent smoked so I can’t blame them.
Sandy – You are correct about Jean…the stories are endless. But the fact she loves to iron and do laundry says it all. She is in need of help! LOL. As for posting / exchanging photos… we are pretty much on the same page, as I just mentioned to Jackie.
Glad to hear you have great swim weather…but even happier that you will finally get to see your brother next month. Love your attitude about a busy summer and keeping yourself on the move. I just think that makes such a difference. We need to do what we can, as best we can, for as long as we can.
Lin – OMG – Your NY meme is RIGHT ON TARGET. We are NOTHING like NYC. In the past we liked to take train rides and do an overnight for shopping, taking in a play or visiting etc. In fact, we had pre-paid hotel etc for NYC just before the COVID hit and had to cancel everything. We had planned to take in the 9-11 Memorial and Statue of Liberty. Jean has an uncle that lives there (he was a broadway dancer). It will be a while before we return… de Blasio has been the worst and the filth, crime etc hasn’t been this bad in NYC for decades.
Well off to enjoy my errands in the sunshine. Hope everyone has a great day and stays healthy. Bob
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Ps -- The pic of Jean in front of the Body Piercing store was a joke... she had no idea... I simply asked her to pose in the doorway as we passed by... LOL0
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Happy Friday! Laundry has been started so all should be done by the time Kelly and Will arrive. We are up in the air about dinner plans and will decide once they are here. They would love to see Ewok so I suggested going there and ordering take out or pizza so we will see. It would be easier to have Ewok home where he has a big yard than here but either way is fine with me. I am really hoping the rain will stop for them tomorrow so they can use their tickets to Great America since there are no refunds or exchanges.
Kelly is my daughter's daughter and lives in Minnesota, she is a psychologist and her boyfriend is a school teacher.
This will be the first time meeting Will in person but I did meet him on Facetime. I am excited to see both of them.
Bob, looks like you had a wonderful day yesterday seeing all those wonderful sites. Yes, we are on the same page as far as family and sharing pictures and stories. I love the way you make your collages with so many pictures. If you lived closer I would hire you to take my grandchildren's yearly pictures.
Lin, I love that setting with the tea set, it looks so inviting. I think I am actually too busy, but I really want to see my brother and my cousin who is in treatment for brain cancer. Life is so short so I will try to see the people I have missed the most. I do like my alone time but summer will be over before I know it so might as well enjoy.
Patsy, sorry you are miserable with the heat, thank goodness for A/C. You very creative with your dinners, I hope John enjoyed his sandwich. I am so happy I am fully vaccinated so I don't have to worry about the variant. If only the younger people would get their vaccines we might get rid of it once and for all.
Jackie, I am so happy that your cottage is finally done and can't wait for the painting to be done. Are you doing it yourself or having it done? I have a visual in my head and hope when and if you do post pictures I am right.
Ewok is trained to a point, but being still a puppy at two, he does have his off moments. I think with having three kids in the house it is a little more difficult because being alone with him, he was perfect.
Anne, missed you this morning. Will catch up later.
Have a great day and hopefully it is dry by you.
Sandy
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The watercolor class starts soon but wanted to say hello to everyone.
Bob, wonderful day and thanks for the collage photos. I looked at the tattoo establishment in detail. Funny, it was Closed! Jean is good natured!! It is hot and steamy here today with more rain and/or storms on the way. I hope you have a good day.
Last night I was tired and just was getting ready to settle in for the night, eyes closing, when an amazing gargantuan clap of thunder had me nearly leaping into the air. It went on for a long time and my television went black. That was such a shock that I was awake for another couple of hours! I didn’t want to get up and go to see if there was damage. I didn’t see or smell smoke and no branches had crashed through the roof so I just stayed where I was.
Sandy, keep on enjoying. We do not know what is next so best wishes on all the catch up you are doing right now.
Patsy, I now see you did post yesterday. I finally got to see it this morning. I do not like clammy oppressive weather either. I am not sure if I am grumpy, I don’t think so but who would tell me? 😂
Jackie, good day to you. I was thinking the painting would be a lot of work but I am not certain you are interested in having more workmen in the house. Happy weekend to you.
Anne, grocery day? I want some things from Walmart so may try to get an order for pickup tomorrow. If not, another day!
Well, time to run away. See you later.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Cats!
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Hello dear sneakers! As you may have read, we are in for a hellish hot week. On the coast here, there are very few a/c businesses or homes. This is beginning of our salmon fishing season and there is talk of delaying it until things cool off a bit. The charter fishing folks are quite naturally up in arms about that. The homeless problem is scary. Downtown Portland is just plain unsafe! Now there are so many in downtown Astoria, it feels uncomfortable to walk around town. So many are people with mental issues. They look haunted and hostile. But John and have our favorite beach that only locals know about. Katie is scared of big plastic bags that people fill with trash as they walk the beach. They leave them in a pile for pickup. She is convinced they are alien intruders.
Getting a big bag of clothing together to donate to some needy agency or another. I will ID a place through the church.
I am amazed at the number of tourists flooding the area. We have a serious increase of Covid cases and gasoline is edging toward $4.00 a gallon. There is a disconnect going on. The container ships are stacked up along our harbor waiting for a bar pilot to cross the bar. Only certified bar pilots are allowed to steer these ships across the bar to Seattle or Tacoma. Where are the bar pilots? These are interesting times. I am confused…..
Lin: watercolor class will be fun for you. Watercolor as a painting technique requires a frame of mind that I do not possess. I tend to want to overwork a painting and my watercolors always got muddy and I never knew when to stop painting!
Sandy: enjoy your family. I wish we had more family. We are a small group and the later generations didn’t have many children. We are in danger of dying out.
Bob: i remember going through many special museums and restored historic houses etc. in Canada. They really know how to make wonderful museums. The Provençal museums in BC are breathtaking. Damon considered specializing in museum exhibits when he was in college. There is quite an art to that.
And so begins the weekend.
Patsy☘️
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Hello everyone. An interesting day! My first morning knowing Dave and Joe wouldn’t be at my door after a ciggy in their van so I planned a lie in except Brady had other ideas. He brought a mouse into the cottage before 7 am, no doubt as a thank you for his new home! George joined in the chase and by the time I got downstairs the poor thing had been terrorised to death! So that was it, time to get up! As it was dry and mild I decided to take George and Betty on the moors for a long, relaxed walk and we ended up at the stone with strange carvings I’d posted here last year. I’ve done some research and discovered this fascinating piece of history
https://pensilva-history-group.netlify.app/people/daniel-gumb
What a life in such a bleak place but but 400 years ago people survived as best they could, even living in caves!
Back home I’ve been cleaning and dusting a bit at a time and doing my best to keep the pooches calm as next door work in noisy fashion to create their patio!
This evening I went to the allotment with Debs and Louise with a plan to plant turnip seeds and repair our compost area but we were interrupted by an allotment holder who has problems with our new secretary who seems to have a conflict of interest, all too complex to bore you with. The upshot was we sat until the sun went behind the trees and we began to get too cold so I gave said lady my contact details and we managed to create a protective shield around a line of Brussels sprouts before heading home!
Bob, your P.S spoilt my first question that was going to be what body piercing did Jean indulge in? Loved the jazz band too!
As for Dave and Joe’s smoking habits, there were times I did think they were a little too relaxed! We have a similar smoking history because I was “puffing” on cigarettes by the age of 14, mostly encouraged by older brothers who found it amusing, but by the age of 35 questioned why I was bothering because I wasn’t particularly enjoying the habit and didn’t find it at all difficult to stop.
Sandy, have a wonderful time with your visitors. At the moment I’m planning to do the painting myself because both rooms are quite small. The walls that have a sand and cement render could be left but grey isn’t my favourite colour!
Patsy, We are learning here in England the Indian variant is infecting some of us with 2 vaccinations as well as youngsters so please stay vigilant because the bloomin’ thing has a nasty way of adapting! You have similar issues to us in Cornwall…. Too many visitors from outside the area although ours was definitely the G7 meetings that could just as easily have been carried out online… so senseless!
Yes, I do like to think the past 3 months has at least left my legacy in this old property and I just hope I’m around long enough to enjoy some of it myself.
Lin, that’s a funny puss-cat tea set! I hope you get a more peaceful night without claps of thunder tonight. I imagine you might be feeling bleary eyed today.
Wow, where’s the evening gone?
Jackie 🥰
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Late afternoon and a soggy afternoon at that. The groceries came, Michael came and the rain came. And a bottle of Baileys Bristol Creme came to bid the Lad next door farewell on the 6th. Mike was astonished to see him still loading his truck with yet another load! He drove off in the rain with it to WHERE!
Mike gets his second shot of vaccine on Sunday but the pair of us are quite convinced this thing is here to stay for ever just like the flu and a cold. We are out of lockdown on the 3rd July but as we come out, Helens Sidney, Australia is in it again. Unfortunately its impossible to control an entire planet. It would help if all flights were shut down except for the movement of essentials like food. But, people have to have their vacations it seems. So, on it goes, as one place shuts another opens back and forth.
We had a pleasant visit and Bean got three long walks which caused her to fall asleep the minute Mike left and she's barely stirred since.
I'm with you on water colouring PATSY, very difficult I found and acrylics are so easy! Grey is my least favourite decorating colour as well JACKIE and I can't stand black at all because it makes me look sallow and yellow. I have my Moms colouring and she hated black so much that when she died and the notice in the paper was placed I asked any mourners not to wear black. I wore a brown trouser suit and everyone turned up in whatever they fancied except for one neighbour of Moms who turned up dressed from head to toe in black widow weeds even with a black cartwheel of a hat with veil! It was assumed she was the chief mourner of course which took a lot of pressure off me suffering from jet lag, but alas she didn't foot the bill for the bun fight afterwards. Memories are made of this!
And that's about it! Hi SANDY. LIN, BOB. and anyone else I've missed,
happy soggy evening to everyone, Anne.
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Good Morning everyone… hope you have an awesome weekend and wonderful Saturday. It’s almost 6am and 73 degrees. Should be a T-storm this morning and only going to 88 degrees. Tomorrow should be great at 95 degrees!
Gym opens at 7am – but might start BOSCH – The Final Season; Episodes were released on Amazon Prime yesterday and we have watched since Day #1. Jean passed her cognitive test and annual physical. She had all her results via patient portal before the end of the day. While she was gone, I BBQ’d her lunch and made cauliflower pizza for myself.
Got hooked on Ferris Buehler last night, so it was after midnight before I hit the sack…but I have only seen in a dozen times and own the DVD. LOL
Sandy – It was in fact a wonderful picnic day with Jean. Normally, I like to stop at a small diner or hotdog stand etc., but Jean suggested a picnic. Last night she asked when we were going on our next picnic – so I guess she enjoyed herself, as well. If I lived closer, I’d have loved to take your grandchildren photos.
Hope the weather goes your way today re: Great America. Your dinner plans sounds like us. Many times our plans are on the fly. We occasionally write choices on paper and I pick which hand Jean is holding and we do whatever is picked – it’s a Jean thing – she still has that inner child. Sounds like you have an active weekend planned and glad you can finally meet Will in person.
Lin – Looks like our Saturday weather will be similar to what you had yesterday. The pic of Jean was indeed funny, knowing she had no idea. We pull those things on each other all the time. Good for a laugh. Hope you post some of your watercolor works some time. Jean and I plan to do one of those painting night events this year. Cute teapots – but not sure I want cat’s looking at me like that. Hahaha
Patsy – Sounds a bit uncomfortable where you are…even if I do like the heat over cold. Especially, if unable to get quick a/c relief at home or at a business. I have followed the situations in Portland fairly close and can’t believe the footage of “downtown” and last summer. Hopefully, things will improve at some point for you.
Sorry about the increased cases of COVID. As for gas prices they have certainly moved up along with groceries etc compared to last year.
I agree about the “museums and restored historic houses etc. in Canada.” Had a wonderful time exploring Halifax etc a few years ago. We do enjoy doing those types of things when we can…as long as the entrance fee isn’t crazy. I also like when they have a short video of even 3-5 minutes for background information. Even as we age – it’s nice to learn new things.
Jackie – Enjoyed the pics you posted of bleakness and 4-legged majesty! I tried the link but got a message – “NOT FOUND - You just hit a route that doesn't exist... the sadness.” Could be a fluke and I will try again later.
Jean got a lot of comments on her “piercing” pose with similar questions. You are the only one that picked up on the “closed” sign.
I think you are as happy as I am about not smoking. I was more than the casual cigarette but they were a LOT cheaper 40 yrs ago (under $1. a pack). I joked with a brother-in-law once that I liked his new car. He said he didn’t get one. He always had 2 cartons of cigarettes in his truck and smoked 2-3 packs a day. With a pack costing over $10.00 at only 2 packs a day that was $600.00 @ month! I told him I would choose a car instead. The delivery was all in fun but too hard to explain. We both laughed. Not sure if I would have quit, if I only had an occasional puff – but that wasn’t me so quitting “cold turkey” was best.
Anne – A soggy afternoon isn’t my first choice, but glad you got some groceries and more importantly a bottle of Baileys Bristol Creme “to bid the Lad next door farewell on the 6th.” I haven’t had Bailey’s in years.
Best wishes to Mike on his 2nd shot. I agree, it is going to be something to deal with like the flu etc. Lot’s of new information coming out daily. I can’t believe some of the lockdowns in Canada and Australia. VERY surprised at Canada and I know several Canadians (related to a couple) unhappy with what they see as Trudeau “overreach” – but that’s a different discussion. I am selfishly, enjoying our return to somewhat normal!
That’s about it for now. Best to everyone! Bob
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https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gumb-35
I’m testing a different link in the same theme of Daniel Gumb whose roof Betty sat on halfway round our walk yesterday.
I’m continuing to sweep, wash floors and surfaces as well as vacuum. This could take weeks!!
Have a good weekend everybody I shall no doubt return once I have cleaned a few more areas and had a cup of tea!
Jackie
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Happy Saturday! Our Friday night was fun with pizza and playing Settlers of Catan, Will won. He is a very nice man and my granddaughter seems very happy. Bryanna brought Ewok who wanted all the attention but Kelly and Bryanna did a lot of catching up despite him. It was great seeing them connect again, they have always been close.
Although it is more than raining they took the ride to Great America this morning ponchos in hand. Hopefully, the rain will let up a little for them to enjoy some of the rides but we will see. We have been in a draught according to the weather people but I have had enough rain and more is too follow for the next few days. I am loosing my tan.
It will be a quiet day for me which is fine as I had a bad night sleeping so a nap might be in order.
Jackie, I had no problem getting the link and MFP advised me I was leaving their site but it was easy to just hit the back arrow and get back to your post. Interesting article and I wonder why they moved it from it's original spot.
Could you imagine living in a cave?? I could not, too spoiled I guess. I am still in awe of the moors and how beautiful it is there for walking the dogs. Nothing like our flat land in Illinois.
Bob, Jean has a great sense of humor, you are a lucky man. I started smoking at 13 and quit at 50 after I watched my father in law die from lung cancer. I used the nicotine patches they had at the time and although it was hard I did manage to quit. Every once in a while which I haven't done in years I would take a puff of someone cigarette and almost choke to death which was good so I never went back. Now I am the worlds worst ex smoker who hates to be around the smell of cigarettes or people who stink from smoke.
Anne, how nice of you to send off Harry with a bottle of Baileys or is that for you to celebrate? Our weather is more than soggy and depressing, I really can't wait for the sun to return. I happen to love black and white clothes which I have a lot of in my wardrobe. I do have many summer colors as well except for green, not a fan. I just turned around to look outside and it is just pouring, I have a feeling the kids will be going to a museum or something indoors instead. Too bad they can't get a refund or exchange since the tickets were close to a hundred dollars.
Patsy, I agree, Portland has had a really bad year. They are known for their homeless as San Francisco is, I have been to both. Chicago also has homeless as I imagine most states do, very sad. I hope you enjoy your time at the beach that is special to you and John.
Lin, is the rain needed for your farm that you rent out? We have had so much I hope it helps the farmers but enough is enough already. I am kind of looking forward to next week when I have nothing but my meeting unless Bryanna needs my help with Ewok. She missed school today so Ewok is happy about that. Cute tea set but I will stick with my coffee mug. lol
Have a good day and stay dry if it wet near you.
Sandy
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At the age of 16 I was egged on to try a cigarette. Yeuk. What a waste of money! Well, I only earned one pound and fifty pence as the office runaround. My mother took half of that princely sum for my keep and thus I was saved from the perils of smoking. Reminds me of that old song "Cigareets and whisky and wild wild women, they drive you crazy, they drive you insane".
Oh SANDY I will never be sweet natured like you! The bottle of Baileys is for ME to toast and wave farewell to the "peril from the east" next door. After 32 years of watching the rubbish pile up against my now toppling fence I think I deserve a strong drink with a fervent fare thee well added. Still dealing with all the ants and mice Herr Harrys rubbish hid until removed, not to mention mosquitoes. I haven't seen a mosquito since the pails of stagnant water and rotten logs were removed.
Talking of "Herrs" I'm just re-reading Kate Quins "The Huntress". The weather is like everyone else's up here, book reading rain. Mind you the still untidy garden is ablaze with flowers.
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Hello. What an odd weather day here. Humid and stifling at just 75 degrees! We have had light drizzle on and off with a break of sunshine accompanied by substantial rainfall. Whaaat? Birds and bunnies are circling my pots of veggies today. I haven’t seen them for a week or so. Don’t see what has changed to bring them back.
Bob, lovely meal you prepared for Jean yesterday and your pizza looks luscious. Really? 95 degrees tomorrow? Toasty! I love the decision making process, pick a hand. 🤣😂
Anne, I thought you were giving the bottle to the departing neighbors. Haaaaa. Well, I guess you will enjoy it more by keeping it.
Sandy, happy weekend. I am sorry the weather has not cooperated for their trip to the amusement park. Doggone-it. Always a possibility with outdoor venues. How did Ewok like the visit? Oh, and I have no idea whatsoever what is going on with my farm this year. I have run out of people to contact for information, and the people renting it do not keep in touch at all except to negotiate rent once a year and then after my annual request, they send me yield information after harvest. The entire state has been in some form of drought for weeks so I am hoping they are getting rain.
Jackie, thanks for the link(s), interesting person/legend. Right there in your own backyard, so to speak. Oh my yes, I would imagine the clean up will go on for quite a while to get things to the way you want them. Have I asked this repeatedly? Have you decided on colors for all the rooms?
Patsy, I would be anxious to live with some of those conditions. I hope you and John (and Katie) remain safe. A friend of mine with a Portland address seemingly has no worries about the events of the last year. She said, oh, we don’t go downtown to the areas with problems. She walks their dog alone and goes to the gardens where folks rent a space, the U.S. version of allotments, always alone. It is nice to feel secure.
Well, let’s see. The watercolor class was not compelling. She has a number of classes, each to try to show some particular technique although that bit of information is not in the class description. It is supposedly an additive process so you should watch them in a series, building up technique. Yesterday, the main ‘new’ thing was the use of masking fluid. I was surprised that many attendees didn’t know what it was and asked if they could use white acrylic paint or white crayon. She paints at 100mph so watching later on video would be a help.
And you probably thought me quite the fraidy cat with the thunder but I suppose I should have added, as a child, I was watching TV in my room during a storm when lightning hit our house, tracked down the antenna, blew out my television and set the attic on fire. I still remember the sound of the crackling fire up over my head. We called the fire department, drove the cars out of the garage and waited for the firemen to arrive. So, one of my childhood frights that has stayed with me.
And I am not doing watercolor for anything other than card making or journaling. So no artist in the making here.
Speaking of making things.
I made a card yesterday….🤣😂🤣
Here are some bits of coloring for card making I have been doing.
Back to work. I have workmen coming to my house on both Monday and Wednesday. Must clear the way for them.
Teapot again.
Be safe everyone. Miss you Barbie, Jeri, Connie and our birthday lady Diane!
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Storm on its way so I must remember to take down the garden parasol! We walked round the block before the rain became heavy and a quick towel rub down has both pooches dry. George’s groomer will be here around 1pm so I must brush him beforehand ( as you do!😁)
Interesting yesterday as the offending patio area was filled with hardcore by different builders who both gave me a quick nod as I walked down my garden to check the hens were fine. Their expressions told me they knew about that neighbour’s tantrum and sympathised. Then on the way home from our walk the digger driver came along the track on his dump truck and when he muttered “morning” I gave him a disapproving look and he drove on looking very uncomfortable!
That picture of the artist in his messy room reminds me of the state of my spare room Lin, in fact every room looked like it when the builders brought every imaginable in to my cottage.
Colours of rooms! At the moment I’m planning red and yellow dining room and pale lilac and plum snug.
The cards you’ve created are beautiful and I’m sure the recipients will be delighted. A jazzy teapot too!
While I wait for Debbie Woof Woof I shall blitz my shower room and kitchen and finally wipe every speck of dust away. 😁
Mellow Magic music 🎼 🎶 on the radio…. Enrique Inglesias “Hero”
https://youtu.be/koJlIGDImiU
Happy Sunday everyone. Must get on!
Jackie🥰0
