Senior Golden Sneakers
Replies
-
We just had one our famous coastal squalls, a dark cloudy downpour then off the clouds scooted and sun peeks out but only temporarily. I see rain clouds in the distance. And it is quite chilly.
Katie is almost back to her regular self. She seems just a bit tired. She wasn’t quite at bouncy as normal but much better. We have a call into the vet and will chat with someone there, probably a vet tech. This experience has me cooking for Katie. I have pulled up recipes from AKC on dg treats, diet and other nutrition info for her breed. I usually cook her main meal but I have purchased her treats. Now it seems I must cook those as well. Oh well, she is family and very important.
Lin: that experience you had with that very strange man is sort of a symptom if our national tummy ache. I don’t understand how we got to this point of intolerance and division. John says we have always been this way. I don’t know…maybe we have and I just didn’t see it.
Sandy: I understand how difficult it is to get great family portraits. Some photographers just have a knack for seeing possibilities and putting people at ease. It is an art form really. It is wonderful that you make this a priority and make it happen. Your schedule of setting is demanding and Young people haven’t any idea how much energy it takes. When I was doing story time at the library, I only had the kids for about 2 hours in total. There were usually about 15 kids and sometimes no parents to help out. At the end of that day I wondered how to put one foot before the other to get to the car and home again.
I loved doing it but it was only once a week. Not sure I could do it these days. That was only two years ago.
Anne: oh do check ingredients on dog treats. We avoid treats made in China. They often have very strange ingredients. It must be a cultural thing. I don’t think pets are in any way the same there. Although in China the pandas are successfully raised and cared for. I did a query on google about liver snacks for dogs. Reading about it just knocked my socks off. How did I miss this?
Jackie: we are seeing some odd shortages here. There is a paper mill about 50 miles from here. Yet we have a limit on toilet paper and often empty shelves. Our gasoline prices are astounding! Yet we are still seeing vacationers every week end. Some driving those enormous motor homes that look like buses. The complexity of our economy and the social changes have everyone scratching their heads. Everyone is complaining about prices and job opportunities yet every where you look, I see signs…now hiring, workers wanted etc. if I were a young person, this would a great time to find a career opportunity.
By the way, how is dear little George? I have thought about a raw diet for Katie but the lack of constant availability is a problem.
I have prattled on far too long, sorry!
Patsy☘️0 -
Hello friends. I have been filling out paperwork and trying to get responses from companies where I have some sort of issue. I have a clothing item that needs to be returned and I have been corresponding with them as no item list or receipt was in the package and I couldn’t find anything on how to return an online purchase. Well, this has been going on for a few days they just keep saying, yes, your package has been delivered. Well, I knew that. Finally found another approach and voila, I got a return label printed! Got everything packaged up again and then headed off to try to find a FedEx ground location. Finally found one, dropped off the package and signed up for text updates. Finally, something accomplished. I have an acknowledgment of the return and a refund will be issued in the next 10 days.
So happy to have something resolved.
Have also been working on the pages long questionnaire required for my flu shot next week. I am going to Walgreens, not my pharmacy, just for the incentive. Same shot as my pharmacy but I will get $5 on my Rewards Card I hear. I hope so, it has taken waaay too long to fill in all the required bits of information from my medical cards.
One of my lost packages appeared yesterday. The other one is a dilemma. The company won’t respond to my emails and they don’t list a phone number. The post office status remains, on the way to the next location. I guess I will go back to the company web site and search for additional information.
Jackie, did the book case arrive? I hope all is well with you and dear George and Betty. Sorry to have called Sue a friend….she is more an acquaintance. I am glad to hear you have more calm and civilized people when it comes to masks. Americans are quite crazy.
Sandy, sorry the photos are not as great as you’d hoped. Maybe they can be manipulated to look better but yes, going back to a former photographer sounds the best thing to do for the next session. A day off from looking after the kids. Your schedule seems to be settling down a bit. Still loving your new car by the way? Any service needed before winter? It’s been so long since I had a new car, I cannot remember.
Patsy, wahoo, Damon will be visiting. Great! No vet visit for Katie then? You are taking good care of her, as always. Be safe. I think I am one of those needy people. I like to have someone to talk to regularly. I am certain some folks wish my phone would break. 😃
Anne, I am horrified! Someone actually removed your glasses! That is just so wrong! Craziness is not a new thing is it. I find nothing amusing in that prank at all. I am sure you wanted to tell that person exactly what you thought. Interesting that his wife put up him.
Well, back to research.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
❤️❤️
0 -
Nearly bedtime so a quick catch up. Yes, my bookcase arrived after I tracked its journey the last few miles across the moors. A very tired but charming courier lifted it out from the back of his truck and carried it along the path to my kitchen where it sat, wrapped in thick bubble wrap until midday. I’ve decided to place it under the stairs so moved the 70’s record player and my vinyl LP’s into the snug then collected books that had been stacked upstairs for months and started to sort on to the shelves.
Today has been unusually mild so I took a long walk across the top of the moors with George and Betty only meeting one young couple with 2 bounding Dalmatians and a yellow Labrador that showed too much interest in Betty before being called off. George observed from a distance!!
My friend Pat FaceTimed me to tell me she had watched a morning tv show where someone was recommending a variety of dog beds and in particular she thought of Betty when so called anti-anxiety beds for dogs missing their puppies were talked about. I had told her about Betty’s habit of collecting toys around her like some sort of monthly ritual which she found moving. I’ve ordered a donut ring bed and a sofa bed thinking whichever one Betty uses, George can enjoy the other!
I had planned to cut back a hedge but unexpected rain arrived before I could get started which also meant dashing out to pull washing off the line and draping it over an airdrop in the dining room.
There are similar issues in Britain Patsy which our government gets blamed for but I do agree with our Boris telling us the world economies took a massive hit these past 18 months and it’s going to take time to fix. Job vacancies are high in many sectors but many people are out of work and not prepared to retrain. Having a mortgage, I used to put my hand to any job in order to pay to keep my home and many a time lived on baked beans on toast! Society is creaking at the joints!!
George does seem fine now although his appetite can be erratic. He loves the special raw meat meals I buy at the pet shop but out of the variety of meats, I stick with chicken, chicken and lamb or Turkey because I’m sure beef or offal would have a bad affect in all sorts of ways! A couple of years ago I became aware that many dog treats being sold here are produced in China and because I didn’t like to think what sort of meat content might be added, took more notice of country of origin. I’m not sure I’d have the patience to make treats for my pooches on a regular basis but they seem happy enough with the occasional shop bought packet. This is our current one.
I love that teapot Lin. Pretty and an unusual shape, in fact the last 3 have been delightful. Goodness, I’m thinking how lucky I am not to be faced with the delivery problems and returns you have to deal with. My online shopping goes in fits and starts and I’ve had a run of purchases in the past few weeks but hopefully the dog beds will be all we need for a while.
Sandy, sorry the photos weren’t as you’d hoped. Was there a reason not to use the Picture People that had taken previous pictures?
Betty is snoring so I’d better get myself and furries to bed.
Jackie 😴
0 -
Rushing around but just wanted to comment whilst I remember. JACKIE, our family only have female dogs and as far back as I can remember they all become broody round about heat time, even Jenny who was the only one spayed. Jilly takes her little rubber baby bone into bed with her to cuddle up to and she doesn't bother with this toy at all other times. I think its marvellous that you've trained Betty to bark when she needs to go outside. Jilly just runs up to me and points her head towards the back door, but she also does this if she decides she'd like a treat! Being a bit of a con dog she usually gets both.
Grocery delivery day, must away,
Anne.0 -
Happy Thursday!
Sitting today instead of meeting. Just for a few hours so should be home for dinner.
Have a good day and will be checking in to read the posts.
Sandy
One Day at a Time0 -
Hello friends. Good day to everyone.
I have been doing laundry this morning, yeah, finished now!
And I had a nice long call with my friend, the normal Thursday call. She was in the mood to talk today so we chatted quite a while. Her birthday is coming up soon and she was happy to talk about what she wanted for her birthday snd what kind of cake she wants her sons to find. Good luck boys!
Sandy, I hope sitting with the kiddos goes well today. Is everyone healthy and happy? Or as close as is possible? Does Ewok like to frolic with the kids? Huskies can be kind of rough…..but then so can children.
Anne, rushing around again? My goodness what is up today? More gardening? Work on the house? Grocery delivery?
Jackie, the doggie bed looks quite comfy. If I fit, I would try it out. I am glad the bookcase arrived. Wahoo! By the way, I was able to contact the company that shipped the missing package. They have agreed to send a new order. I sure hope this one arrives! I love the name of those dog treats—Wagg. How lovely. Of course a name doesn’t matter if there is anything sketchy about the product. Glad you found something I cannot see the ingredients but I like that they are baked and have vitamins and minerals.
Patsy, hi, busy getting ready for your visitor no doubt. I hope you have a fabulous time.
Well, back to my little chores. If you do not hear from me tomorrow, it may be after meeting friends for coffee, we made a break for it and went shopping. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Be safe my friends.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
❤️❤️
0 -
Almost noon but not quite….good morning. We have partly cloudy -partly sunny day. Very chilly. We have the little space heater going in the living room. Katie is in love with this little heater. She lies in front of it and sometimes too close. We must turn it off when she gets crazy and insists on trying to snuggle right up next to it.
Yes, we are so excited about seeing Damon. We have the shopping done and will try to have a tiny little birthday celebration for him. He is at that conflicted age of…it’s my birthday but I hate that I am a year older but I want some sort of recognition that it is my birthday…sort of! Good grief! I used to think teenagers were complex but it doesn’t get any better as an adult.
I have hit upon a healthy recipe for doggie cookies. I can whip up a batch and cut them into small squares, toss them in a baggie and into the fridge. Katie knows where they are and looks forward to the bag coming out of the fridge. Anyway one recipe should last at least a week. So that’s doable. A whole can of Pumpkin, whole wheat flour, egg white and peanut butter with a bit of milk to moisten the dough. Stir pour out onto a large cookie sheet and bake at 275 degrees for one hour. Makes a lot of snacks and the are very firm and chewy for the doggies. Okay! That’s my current insanity. Baking for the dog….
Threw out a bunch of worn out clothing and shockingly it really helped clear my overcrowded closet. It is hard for me to get serious and toss old worn out things. The hardest is old paint brushes. It almost requires a good Christian burial to retire paint brushes. Paint brushes are like old friends. Some just fits your hand and the bristles act just the way you need. More of my insanity. I am revealing a lot of my personal crazies today. Are you scared?
Patsy☘️0 -
No PATSY, lol. Michael was NOT a happy camper either when he recently hit 60. I wish! I tell him just wait until you hit 86!
I've finally got onto MFP. It was down all afternoon. Not that I had time to get onto it anyway. Grocery order, washday, picking apples, walking Jilly day. M and M came over to do a bit more and Mary Jo said the new stairs or steps are wonderful. Carved to fit and stained. Can't wait to see them!
I'm whacked and Jilly needs her din dins. She has one white eyelash growing amidst the black. Anne.0 -
Thick fog greeted me this morning so I decided to go early to the supermarket for a few supplies while all 3 pets remained curled up sleeping. We walked when I got home, keeping to local roads, a few phone calls were made and then, when the sun appeared, I managed to get more pruning achieved. That’s my day in a nutshell!
Anne, I think Betty has trained me rather than the other way round, at least she thinks she has! Sometimes she will bark to go out and I see she just wants to drink rain water from a container rather than her water bowl in the dining room.
Hope you manage to make that break for it tomorrow Lin. Our Covid numbers locally are rising again and that’s putting a dampener on friends’ plans to be more sociable. When I gardened this afternoon I heard one of the teenagers next door had a ghastly cough and did wonder if her parents are intelligent enough to arrange testing, especially since they manage a restaurant for one of our large chains. This is the same people that dug up our boundary hedge so at least I won’t be getting too close!!
A pile of unwanted clothes is stacked in my spare room waiting to be bagged up and taken to a charity drop off. I was strict with myself so whenever I hesitated about an item I told myself off… don’t you dare hang it back in the wardrobe!
Late to bed again so will finish here and wish you all a pleasant evening.
Jackie 🥰0 -
Another foggy start but I drove to the moors anyway thinking that if I keep to well worn tracks I wouldn’t get lost. I bumped into Brian and his Westie Duke that I hadn’t seen for a few weeks and sadly he told me his wife’s funeral is today. After a long Illness she had been put on a morphine drip that gradually increased the dose. It will be a celebration of her life and theirs together so he plans to wear the suit he got married in 58 years ago. Still no sign of David with his paralysed Pug so I can only hope they are ok.
I’m sipping a cup of coffee while the kitchen and shower room floors dry so some housework getting done then, if the clouds lift a bit more I’ll get out in the garden.
Carpet strips arrived yesterday to stick on the stairs so Betty and George don’t slip and fall. Me too I suppose! I’ll have to buy double sided tape so may pop out later when the shops are quieter.
Stay safe everyone.
Jackie🥰0 -
Morning all. I've been in one of my energetic sprees. Housework all done including polishing and just waiting for the bread dough to finish rising before baking.
We put loads of garbage out yesterday and apart from the blue box still waiting. the three bags of garden rubbish, mainly fallen apples, and the garbage bin full of Marks discarded rubbish merrily gone. Not so next door though. The plumbers were over for almost a full day two days ago and now I know why, sitting on the front are toilet bowls in all their glory Ignored by the garbage lads so far. I sometimes think only myself knew how awful the departed previous owner really was. Next door will be building a new house at this rate! I don't think the new folk can sue because they bought without seeing or an inspection. Of course we haven't seen a sniff of our old neighbours of thirty odd years! Isn't it strange JACKIE that you and I ended up with less than desirable neighbours!
Mark and Mary Jo have asked if we can celebrate thanksgiving/harvest festival here on Sunday BUT they don't want me to cook [despite me buying a very plump organic chicken from Yorkshire Valley Farms. yes, really, that where I buy Jilly's chicken as well]. I think they want to work on the stairs and suggest they order in from their very favourite - and expensive Italian restaurant. They are friendly with the owner and are regulars so always get a discount and a good deal! Well, suits me, why look a gift horse in the face! I'm also invited to their place on thanksgiving Monday, but think I'll stay home and share with Bean my chicken! Poor Michael has really missed out galloping off to Quebec on Saturday.
Thats about it, AND the beeper just gone on the timer,
have yourselves a wonderful Friday,
Anne.0 -
Happy Friday! If it's Friday that must mean laundry day. That's all that's on my schedule today except for the bike.
I will do weigh in tomorrow although I know I will not be happy with the results. I was taking some Aleve for my back but quit because my stomach was getting pains and is now better without the Aleve. Live and learn.
Anne, sounds like your garbage people will be busy between you and your neighbors garbage. Feels so good when it is all gone though doesn't it? How nice of M and M to get dinner for you to celebrate your Thanksgiving. I know I would appreciate it if my kids did that for me. Are you saying you buy your chicken from England or is that just the name of the store?
Jackie, how sad for your friend to lose his wife so young. I just heard from another friend that a co worker of her daughter just died at 58 from Covid even though he and his wife were vaccinated. I understand he had underlying conditions and his wife is feeling guilty because she feels she brought it home. Such sad times.
Lin, I had the oil changed last month and was told I am good for winter. The kids are all good, Robby is getting better with each day as Lisa is giving him a supplement of magnesium which is helping along with the other meds.
Ewok is good with the kids unless they start teasing him then he gets a little rambunctious.
Patsy, is today the day Damon comes or is it tomorrow. I am sure you are more than excited.
Have a good day and keep staying safe.
Sandy
One Day at a Time0 -
Hello dear ones! The day is clear and quite chilly. I don’t mind really but John has a lot of problems with his shoulders and back when he gets cold. Being thin now and balding, he has a lot of problems trying to get and stay warm. I have suggested he might have circulation problems…..FORGET THAT! I do love that crazy but cranky guy!
Here it is again, cauliflower pizza night. I have forgotten there might be something else possible on fridays. But this is what we always have. It really is good and you can’t tell it us made with cauliflower. The crust is quite crispy. We have the margarita pizza, so it is vegetarian..
Damon comes tomorrow afternoon. I am so looking forward to his visit. I wish we could invite our daughter over for a birthday dinner but she might not be up for it. She has this on and off again weakness. Very frustrating for her and the family.
Anne: it is interesting that John has the same idea as your son Mark. John does not want me to be cooking while Damon is here. So John bought a big seafood cocktail platter and a couple of deli heat up meals. A round of forbidden Bree cheese and interesting crackers. Wine and beer for Damon. I feel a bit odd not cooking for a family visit but I will certainly enjoy the visit more. Happy harvest festival with your family. I bet you get a call from Micheal, he no doubt misses being there with you all to share in the feast.
Jackie: one of the first signs Katie was feeling better was her insistence of a few games of ball. Inside and outside ball games. When I hear about people losing their partners who have been together for many years, I do get a catch in my throat. I know one or the other of us will eventually have to go it alone for awhile. I know it is vital to enjoy and live each day to its fullness. It is good to celebrate life right this very minute. Buy flowers, listen to great music, tell jokes, eat good food, call friends, remember all the good times and forget the bad! Celebrate! Friends, pets, including chickens are to treasured.
Sandy: we can’t wait to see the new photos of you and your growing family. Soon Robby will be a big grown up teenager with girlfriends and a drivers license. Then life gets really really interesting!
Lin: I am in love with the shell tea set. Something about it, so naturally elegant. But as you might guess I love all thing’s nautical. I can’t turn the page back to reread your post. So I will just say hello and remind you to stay safe and healthy. And that I think of you every day as I glance over at my Brown Betty teapot.
Patsy☘️
0 -
Yorkshire Valley Farms is a chicken supplier in Ontario, Canada SANDY. Anne.1
-
Hello everyone. I did see both of my friends this morning. The agreed upon place had a broken coffee maker so they wanted to go to a different restaurant. Off we went, super busy place with few parking places. We went in and I had to laugh, I was the only one who ordered coffee! The others got iced tea or soda. We went outside snd had to clean leaves off the chairs and the table, then one friend had to find something to clean bird droppings from her chair. It was damp, smelly, loud, and we were buzzed by bees. Haaaa. 🤣😂😅. Not exactly Nirvana. Both of them had bad allergies and one moved away from me because she said she could smell essential oils on me. So, what a morning dear ones. I am not the only picky person. Kind of funny. They both had other places to go so I stopped by the grocery store on my way home to see if they had the things that were out of stock at the beginning of the week. Nope, but it was worth a look.
Just got home when a friend called. We had a nice talk. They have to drive to some place in Nebraska for service on their cars. They have 2 Porsches and one is a real sporty one he stores in the winter. It needed service before our nasty weather arrives. Sounds like a good trip and they had fun going out to lunch and to a flight museum. Interesting.
I wanted to get started on cutting along the top half of the the panels I colored. Surprise, the die does not fit. Apparently fussy cutting will be needed on all of them, the die only produces a rough cut. Darn.
This is going to require lots of time and clear eyes!
Patsy, wahoo! Almost Damon time and how wonderful that you won’t have to wear yourself thin with loads of cooking. Great idea to purchase the food John. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
Anne, how lovely that you will be eating some very special treats as well. And you won’t have to spend the entire day in the kitchen. Excellent. Great idea M & M! I am sorry Michael won’t be with you. Enjoy your day!
Sandy, glad all is set for your car. Great. And thanks for the updates on Robby and Ewok. What’s up for this weekend?
Jackie, my goodness, what a coincidence running into your friend on the day of his wife’s service. You do such a good job of managing your day with changeable weather and you get so much accomplished.
Well, I think I should move along. I think it is time to start pulling and cutting dead foliage on the plants in my deck containers. It is sunny and dry right now. Good opportunity to sort out what exactly can be saved a bit longer.
Best wishes everyone. Be safe.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
❤️❤️
I believe this teapot is a museum piece but I didn’t save the details. Sorry.
0 -
Just wanted to say unlike the departed Harry, his toilet is still sitting outside on the grass. The garbage men didn't take it. Annsie0
-
Morning! Mike set off in pouring rain at 7 am. I know this because he text me and I was up the entire night with my food allergy. I should have known better of course but I couldn't resist making bread yesterday and had a lovely big warm crunchy topped slice for my tea. I guess Sandy, Mikes friend, will end up with a 10 lb bag of bread flour because I swear I will never eat or make it again. I'm okay now but spent a miserable night and so did poor Jilly Bean who spent it with me! So what to eat with no bread, muffins, apple crumble etc in my life. This is going to take some figuring out because I don't envisage living on beans.
The two Ms came over with the finished stair treads. They really are gorgeous. Mark is an accountant but also a very gifted carpenter. He takes after my dad and his own father. By contrast I don't think Mike knows which is the hammering end of a hammer and neither does Marks son Derek because this useful gene missed the pair of them. They are very useful for fixing computers though. I don't know when the treads will be installed but will post a picture when they are BEFORE a carpet slim runner spoils the effect. I bleated can we leave them bare. but no way said both Ms. I'm getting a bit tired of being treated like Dresden china especially as I don't resemble Dresden china by any stretch of the imagination.
I so envied you LIN out drinking coffee with your friends. Flo and Ellen my old buddies are no longer in circulation with infirmities. I'm lucky to have Maria next door to talk to. She is off to a pig roast at her brothers place, 50 acres of brush land apparently. He's just retired.
PATSY has Damon arrived? I believe he comes this afternoon, but that would be your time zone, so I guess not.
JACKIE, so sad that your walking pal has lost his wife. You are on the previous page so can't check, but I seem to remember you are putting carpet on your bare wood stairs as well.
Great news SANDY that Robbie is getting better. Such a handsome young man.
Now, where's BOB. He was around when I got chucked off MFP but I haven't read him since I got back. I do hope he is well because his health didn't seem too good.
Now if I can keep off bread, muffins, apple crumble I should be a shadow of my old self and back on the pound a week club showing off. Dream on Anne.
Anne and her faithful Jilly Bean.
0 -
Anne, I have not had anything with a hint of wheat flour or gluten for decades. There are many many substitutes for wheat flour and a plethora of gluten free products. They never have wheat!
Your Organic Garage carries gluten free products.
Here are some other locations with gluten free products.
Fortino's. 493 Dundas St, Oakville (Canada)
Fortino's. 173 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville (Canada)
Healthy Planet - Oakville. 2501 Hyde Park Gate, Unit C2, Oakville (Canada)
Longo's - Burloak. ...
Longo's - Oakville. ...
Longo's - Southeast Oakville. ...
Metro - 3Rd Line & Rebecca. ...
Metro - Dorval….
Chin up. If you try, you will be able to find substitutes.
Lin0 -
Happy Saturday! I am sitting later this afternoon so Rob and Lisa can go to a dinner, but first a zoom call with my family at 2:00. It is going to be a beautiful day so I imagine I will be outside with the kiddos. Because of Jackie I cleaned my closet out yesterday and now have three big bags of clothes to put in the donation box.
Like Jackie, it was hard to get rid of some things but bit the bullet and did it. Closet is all nice and arranged for fall/winter so thanks Jackie.
Anne, my DIL can't have gluten, dairy and other products but she manages just fine. When we order pizza we get her a gluten free pizza and she loves it. As Lin so kindly said there are many stores and products that can suit your new eating. Sorry it was raining when Mike left, I hope it cleared up for his long drive. Can't wait to see the stairs and you are lucky Mark has his father's talent. My SIL is just like that, he is such a good handyman he is now offering his services as a part time job and loves it.
Lin, I believe Whole Foods also sells Gluten and dairy free foods. I don't eat dairy myself but Walmart has dairy free yogurt and ice cream that I love. I also do not eat ice burg lettuce but love butter lettuce. You and my daughter in law have a lot in common except she likes a good steak.
Jackie must be having good weather or just busy as a bee as usual.
Patsy, enjoy your time with Damon and maybe by some miracle your daughter will join you.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
One Day at a Time0 -
Thanks girls. yes Marks over at the moment and he said I should be able to get organic flour as well. When I shopped at the Organic Garage I never had a problem but they don't deliver and they are difficult for me to walk to these days. However, I noticed LIN mentioned Longos and I have their delivery so will look into it next week when I order again. Another store thats difficult for me to shop in person - Whole Foods is on the same strip as Longos. The boys do so much for me I try not to bother them with driving me around for groceries. Easier to ask them when a real emergency crops up. Enjoy your cars and independence as long as you are able.
What I'd really like is to shop fully at the Organic Garage again. Cheaper than Whole Foods, but a super plain store with everything I wanted. I gather one of the assistants actually said she missed me! She spotted Michael somewhere and wondered if I was still in the land of the living.
Anne. PS, Mike phoned and he's about halfway to his Dads.
0 -
Yes Sandy, busy as a bee but I’m now sitting cuddling a cup of tea and catching up with you all.
Mild and misty first thing but I walked to the top of the moors with George and Betty and we were rewarded with warm sunshine as we looked down at murky clouds below. No sign of Brian and Duke but I hope they’ll keep each other company in order to get through the grieving process. He did tell me that since his wife passed away Duke had taken to jumping on the bed at night and waiting for the light to go out before going to his own bed. He was apparently more his wife’s dog so he had arranged for a flower arrangement in the shape of a Westie to sit on her coffin.
As soon as we got home I unwound an electric cable to attach to my hedge trimmer and began to cut back the thick hedge that almost cuts my garden in half. It’s a job I hadn’t done without help since before my hip replacements so wow, what a difference… no pain and job done in half the time!
Chrissie had asked if I could help her walk Bella who is now getting used to being taken out, so drove to her cottage where I was greeted by a friendly Bella and after a catch up chat we set off with Chrissie pushing her walker while I held on to the dog lead. I’m convinced she must have had a home before the Romanian dog catchers nabbed her which is very sad, especially if her owner is missing her, because she walks perfectly on the lead and appears to possess road sense. After carrying logs from Chrissie’s garage into her cottage I headed home and here I am with my cuppa while George and Betty chew treats as a reward for coping on their own. Actually I discovered George had slipped out through the cat flap at some point and of course couldn’t get back in but he hadn’t been barking so good boy!!
Anne, I love my oak staircase but had to accept it might be dangerous for me or the pooches long term because the steps are slippery in stockinged feet so this is my compromise.
My previous staircase had no handrail but it never bothered me whereas I still find holding the rail rather off putting. Of course if you are only replacing 2 steps it would be extra work to recover the lot so perhaps best to put up with being treated like rare porcelain! 😁
I don’t need to avoid gluten but must admit I’ve found the occasional gluten free cake or pastry that’s offered delicious. Someone who bakes cakes to sell at the local farm shop leaves a plate of gluten free fancy cakes on the counter and I do sometimes buy one.
Eight hours behind me Patsy but I can feel the excitement from across the pond. Savor every second of Damon’s visit.❤️
Sandy, we can thank Patsy for originally mentioning a clothes clear out. My little pile is still waiting to be dropped off so I’m doing my best to ignore it and not be tempted to do a double check.
Lin, your friend moving away from you because she could smell essential oils made me laugh, in fact if I had been sitting with you I would have giggled like a naughty child and been sent to the naughty corner.
That’s an amazing teapot but almost creepy!
Time to cook my evening meal.
Take care everyone… stay safe.
Jackie0 -
Gluten free flour Anne, there are a million of them in different mixes. Almond flour, rice flour, chickpea flour to name a few.
Lots of manufacturers produce gluten free products and many stores sell them.
Whole Foods carries some brands.
Sandy, yep, we ( your DIL and I) must be alike in many ways, but I am no dairy, eggs, or animal products for along with no gluten or white sugar.
Persevere Anne. ❤️❤️0 -
Anne, I don't mean to stick my nose where it doesn't belong but I would bet your boys or Mary Jo would be happy to take you to the store you love once a week. It would give you a chance to get out for a short time and get all the goodies you need.
Just my opinion. (Sorry)
Sandy
0 -
You havent stuck your nose in SANDY! and I know they would take me if asked but the best way to remain a wanted old dear is not to bug too much. However Mike can expect to be bugged when he gets back, lol ! Do you remember years ago that you all were amazed I walked everywhere with my shopping buggy? Not so easy now. In those days I hadn't hit the magic number 80. Another person who offers to take me to the stores is Maria but again she has such a lot on her plate! I just can"t ask her.
No, to keep my independence {and I do venture out with little Bean} I must explore the possibilities that Longos and grocery gateway offer and remember to cross "NO SUBSTITUTES when I order things. Thats why I received a 10lb bag of Robin Hood bread flour soon to be Mikes friend Sandys bag of flour. Didn't mark No Substitutes. My own daft fault!
Annsie, still in the learning process despite getting on in years!
Mikes just phoned as he pulls onto his Dads drive In Quebec. That means it took him 7.5 hours more or less.0 -
Love your staircase JACKIE. Mine will be very similar, only I think a little wider. Marks replacing the 8 leading down to the basement. When thats done he will redo the 4 leading down from the back room down to the backdoor and small landing before turning and continuing down the 8 he's doing now. Does that make sense? He's taking his time because he still has his back problems. The worst job will be painting the walls. He will have to build a scaffold for that. Actually its rather a big job with all the turns etc. I didn't have a hand rail or banister either until about a year ago when he installed one and to be honest I'm very glad he did these days.Not really needed going down but wonderful for hauling up!
I'm just going to phone Flo. Difficult these days because she sleeps a lot.
Anne.0 -
Hello dear ones, very sad (sort of) Damon got a message last night that two sailing friends who are fully vaccinated by the way, come up with something they call crossover positive exposure. The Oregon Health Authority told him not to visit his elderly parents. (Us?) until next week after he is tested and gets a negative result. So we have been on the phone all morning and he is as disappointed as we are. I had decorated with banners and balloons etc and the cake will go in the freezer. The banners can just stay up. The balloons will need to be replaced. The odd thing is that most of the time the sailing group wears masks. They eat outside on a picnic table, they have all been vaccinated twice with moderna. This virus is virulent and scary resistant to all our efforts. But so far no symptoms and they are all getting tested again. Damon is so worried about visiting us and yet he is lonesome for family just like we are.
On to other topics. I made Katie’s cookies and she is possessed. She knows where they are in the fridge and tries to tell us she would really enjoy one right now! She stands by the refrigerator and looks at the door.
We are now going to have seafood party food for a couple of days. No cooking for me! Yea! But no Damon (sigh) I am grateful he doesn’t have any symptoms but we will not breathe a sign of relief until the test comes back negative.
Be safe, dear ones! This dreaded virus is mean and tricky.
Patsy☘️0 -
Oh Patsy, I am so sorry for this news. We are experiencing so many breakthrough cases of fully vaccinated people in this area. Meanwhile the unvaccinated people row, about seemingly free and doing what they want. It is such a mess.
Just a quick. OTR. I have been working on my cards and I broke a cutting plate this afternoon. Luckily, I had a replacement in my supplies. So I come up with an idea, roam about finding supplies, trying it out. Happy, unhappy? Tweak it. I think I may have the front sort of nailed down but I have lots of cutting, trimming stamping, fussy cutting etc. to come. But closer than this morning. It is interesting that this happens so often—I come up with a different idea and think I like it but I do have enough of that color paper to finish all the cards I wish to make. 🤦🏼♀️
Anne, this bread does not make me ill although I am not thrilled with a few of the ingredients.
“Little Northern Bakehouse, Seeds Grains Gluten Free, 17 Ounce“. The photo is of a multi pack, I just get one loaf at a time.
I wish everyone well. Talk to you tomorrow.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
❤️❤️
0 -
PATSY! Oh what a shame for you and John and of course Damon. It's so sad but of course it's more important for you all to be safe. I'm so sorry. Our numbers are going up again here.
I'm making an apple pie for our lunch, with ice cream. I shall only eat the filling at this point, but LIN thank you for the information. I'll let you know how I get on with my grocery order next week. Pretty sure all will be found by what Mark tells me.
I'm truly grateful today because Bean and I woke up late to no pins and needles tingling my forehead and face. One slight scar which I can live with.
More later, and even if you don't have thanksgiving yet, join us in ours!
Anne.0 -
It’s a beautiful day, more like summer, so I’m getting on with my gardening projects.
Patsy, what we’d say in England is what a bummer but really lovely lady, better to have got this news the day before rather than after a visit from Damon. Seafood plates can be enjoyed again when the time is right. 💕
My pooches have a treats drawer in the sideboard that George stares at every time he passes just in case it might miraculously open and I was just watching a BBC video about a dog that anticipates an epileptic fit that was George’s double so I’m determined to take more notice in future of anything other than his zen stare into space!
Happy Thanksgiving Anne to you and yours. 🇨🇦 ❤️
Only popped in for a glass of water so back to the task in hand.
Happy Sunday everyone.
Jackie 🥰0 -
Got to add that Jilly's treats are in a drawer in the back room. Just like all the doggies great excitement if she hears one of these drawers are opened for something else. One apple pie cooling, all done!
Anne0
