Senior Golden Sneakers
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Ditto! Good advice Jackie. I'm hoping its the flu. Michael was convinced he had the corvid virus because the symptoms are so similar. His flu lasted 8 days and he was back to normal by Christmas Day. Meanwhile not so his office with a few staff testing positive now. You are in my thoughts PATSY,
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Oh my dearest friends! Thank you for your concern. I did follow Jackie’s excellent advice. I believe Your health agency is wonderful. I wish I could say I am not the kind of person who panics but indeed I am. It is my constant state, trying to calm myself. The breathing issue is better, but certainly not back to normal. As much as the doctors and hospitals advise tests, they are almost impossible to find. Our hospitals are asking people not to come because of extremely short staff. That is enough to cause a panic right there! However, if I try to do everything possible to self care, the roads will clear soon. We had several inches of snow and now we have rain. The temps keep fluctuating, the roads are a nightmare. We will be sitting this out for a day or so. Calling around to locate a couple of home tests or even drop by docs office if he has some. The main road in town is open. The side roads and streets are closed.
I keep wondering how I became exposed to this (?) cold? Flu? variant? Allergy? Asthma? Something to keep me on my toes. Good grief, John is trying to cook! I must get well before he poisons us all. A sweet man but not a cook.
Herb tea and some sort of pain pill for the headaches etc.
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Happy or not so happy Thursday!
Patsy, this new variant is spreading like wildfire. Today is my daughter in Florida birthday. She texted me last night that she and her husband both tested positive so all their plans for her birthday and New Years are cancelled. The sad thing is they had her in laws and daughter with boyfriend for Christmas along with another couple. They are vaccinated but no booster but their cases are very mild. On another note my cousin who is terribly sick got tested and she is negative for covid but positive for the flu. I do hope your doctor can get you tested but try not to panic because with your vaccinations and booster you should be fine either way. Please let us know because as we are like family we worry about each other.
I am going to meeting and then straight home. We might get six to eight inches of snow Saturday night and I hope we do because the kiddos would love it!!
Will be back later, have a good day and prayers for you and your family Patsy.
Sandy
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Dearest Patsy, now I see your British heritage showing itself with the ironic humour. Yes, you Irish have as much irony in your blood as the rest of us and your response to your John attempting to cook made me laugh out loud! Bless you Patsy, you are as strong, if not more so, than the rest of us. In the past I experienced panic attacks that shocked me because I think I’m a tough cookie that can deal with any pressure…. apparently not!!
Gosh Sandy, your family going through traumas too and I do hope they come through safely.
Our Boris has left us to defend ourselves against the rampant variants telling us to use common sense but there isn’t much of that around these days and certainly not enough test kits to go round so once again, those of us that do possess it find ourselves surrounded by selfish idiots, happy to spread anything in the name of their human rights. Hospital extensions being built yet again but no staff available to work in them! Here comes another Groundhog Day!
I’ve had a day of housework followed by sobbing my way through Shadowlands with Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger while the rain continues to pour and wind howl.
Everyone please stay safe from your snow and ice.
Time to eat steamed veggies and leftover pigs in blankets!
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Good afternoon. We had snow last evening but not a lot. By the time I was finished messing about upstairs this morning and traipsed down the stairs, I looked out to see that someone had cleaned the snow from both my sidewalks and my driveway. What a great surprise and I doubt it was my handyman, he doesn’t get around that early and I noted that all of the sidewalks were clear. Someone was very charitable today.
I did some laundry this morning. All finished for now and everything is put away. I cleaned some vegetables. Yum, yes, I ate some of them already. And I dug out my package of black eyed peas which I plan to cook tomorrow. We could all use good luck!
Then I got the instructions out and followed them to start my Hybrid in maintenance mode for around 20 minutes since I didn’t plan to drive it anywhere for a while and I hope to keep the battery charged.
I washed my dishes and heard a ping. A real surprise! My prescription was ready to pick up. Amazing, it usually takes much longer. I am very pleased to have the supply on hand.
Patsy, I will be looking forward to your recovery from whatever bug snuck up on you. Be sure to play some of your favorite calming music. It is a good companion to hot tea and warm cozy blankets. My cupboards are full of over the counter medicines as well as essential oils and other odds and ends. I usually find something to try to find a bit of comfort if not a cure.
Sandy, my goodness, what bad news with the illness in your family. I hope not everyone gets I’ll and everyone who is I’ll will recover quickly. Did many people come to the meeting today? Does anyone wear a mask? I was waiting for my prescription at the drive through and was watching people coming out of that grocery store. No masks unless people were whipping them off the moment they stepped outside. What’s up for your family New Years Eve and New Years day?
Jackie, oh yes, on your own with the virus running rampant. Well that sounds quite familiar to me. It always seems to me that in the U.S. we are all treated differently and those who are wily enough or fortunate enough to get tests, care etc., do much better than the remainder who struggle. Our system is somewhat messy at best. Enough. Well your steamed veggies sound good. I will have some this evening.
Anne, are you still caught up with laundry? Did you get any books for Christmas? How’s Jilly? Is Mark still working steadily on the house or taking a break due to the weather?
Well, I am going to try to call a friend and see how she and her hubby are doing.
Try to be safe.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Lin, there were 6 people at my meeting and we all wear masks and social distance. I needed that meeting to get my head back on straight. We are discussing plans for NYE. My suggestion is that we go early, have pizza, visit for a little while and then bring in the New Year with the kiddos. I think Netflix has a countdown show for kids followed by a little dance party type thing. You can watch it at any time so the kids don't have to stay up to midnight. That way we can leave early before all the drunks are out. We are expecting 6-8 inches of snow on New Year's Day so I want to stay home and do nothing. The kids will love the snow so for their sake I hope we get it.
Was just talking to my sil in Arizona and we are waiting a couple of weeks before deciding whether Bryanna and I will cancel our trip to her house. She is a little older than me so we don't want to take any chances with this virus. Bryanna and I would be fine with canceling and maybe go another time.
Have a good evening.
Sandy
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Happy New Year's Eve or Happy Friday! Nothing new to add, we are taking my suggestion and meeting there at 3:00. I am bringing hats and horns for us to party hardy. I will be home to watch NY bring in the New Year and then Chicago. Enjoy your day whatever you are going to do. Let's hope 2022 is a much better year than the last two!!
Sandy
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Well, tonight we get to give old man 2021 a swift kick in the pants. I think most of us are glad to see the back of him and LINs picture says it all!
Mikes just left after a lunch of ham hock, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots etc and afters of trifle. He came today because snow is expected tomorrow and I halved the ham hock with him so he won't starve!' Says he's going to make pea soup with the bone. Now why didnt I think of that. 'Cos I'm losing it, that's why!!
I wish us all a healthy new year more than anything and I will be thinking of you all as I change the calendar tonight.
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Today we had another sprinkling of snow that made my morning walk glorious.
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Nearly midnight so I’m sending you dear sneaker friends my hopes and wishes for a peaceful and healthy New Year.
Linda’s pictures say it all but there is also something quite magical about Barbie’s photos.
Here’s my contribution 😁
Hugs to all.
Jackie ❤️🥰❤️
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I woke up to find Brady sleeping with his head on my pillow and nose about 4” from mine which had me smiling. 2022 and no change in the British weather. We took a later walk and once again ended up surrounded by dense fog. I kept to obvious paths and an eye on George who often gets left behind while he sniffs the grass although this morning he seemed to be sensible and not let me out of his sight. The mild temperatures are drawing all the moisture from the ground so a quiet day at home as I make soup and catch up with a few phone calls.
After 2 years in a row anticipating a better year, I’m not going to even guess what’s to come! Deep breaths all round and remember that old Chinese proverb “A smile will gain you 10 more years of life”. Our Sneakers group is going to be around for a long, long time! 😊🙃
Happy year of the tiger. 🐅
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Ha - the year of the pussycat! Lovely photos BARBIE. I wonder who made the snowman!
Our snow falls overnight.
After Michael left I watched a programme about Mary. Queen of Scots, earlyl years. Sounds a queer choice for New Years Eve but then I've always loved period dramas and especially the costumes which I think the Brits do rather well. Gave up on Macbeth prior to Mary. A bit too violent but then Marys early years weren't exactly a peaceful walk in the park. There's a lot to be said for being born a peasant, lol.
I'm having a tranquil day today. Mark showed up yesterday with enough supplies to give him two weeks work but I think and hope he has a day off today!
Hope you gals and John are also putting your tootsies up and PATSY is on the mend.
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Happy Saturday 2022! We had a great time bringing in the New Year with the kiddos. Pizza, games, dancing and then the countdown followed by a movie. Kids had a great time and I was home by 8:30.
I stayed up to watch NY and Chicago while texting with friends who were also watching at their house.
Today is a rest day and a zoom call with my family. I hope 2022 brings us all good health and happiness. Happy New Year my dear friends.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hello, I fell asleep at 20 minutes to midnight local time so I had seen celebration in the Eastern time zone. I woke up later and could not get back to sleep. That’s normal.
This morning I watched an hour called Equestfest. Previews of the equestrian groups that would appear in the Rose Parade. Loved it! Then there was an hour of preview of the parade featuring float construction, bands and more. Then 2 hours of actual parade coverage I have never watched that much television devoted to all aspects of the parade.
There is a marathon showing of Golden Girls episodes in honor of the passing of the last Golden Girl. My favorite Betty White appearance was on the Mary Tyler Moore show, her first appearance, when she gets involved with Lars. I found that episode online and watched it. It still makes me laugh, especially when she slams the oven door with her knee to close it m🤣😂🤣
I concluded my New Year’s cooking this morning with a little pan of cornbread. I made black eyed peas and rice yesterday. Always tastes better the next day. I don’t believe in good luck food but I do like beans and cornbread so it is a nice way to start the year. Now all the leftovers, well, we will see. 😄
I spent a lot of time on the phone yesterday. Several lovely conversations with friends that went on and on.
The promise of snow was accurate. The wind is blowing like crazy and the snow has started. Now we will wait and see if we get the 6 - 9 inches they were talking about yesterday.
Year of the tiger begins February 1st. Another new year to celebrate. 😁
Sandy, great photo of your New Year’s party group. I love the blue hat on the pillow character.
Anne, I hope Mark takes a day off even though he has 2 weeks of supplies in place. I was going to watch an episode of Minder yesterday and both times I tried, my phone rang. 😁 Maybe tomorrow. I see our Public Television Station has Downton Abbey on for the rest of the day. Not in the mood for that today. I wish I would just hunker down and cut the last 7 angels I have card stock cut for right now. Digging out all the little stuff left in the die with each angel takes a lot of patience. Argh.
Jackie, darn weather can be a bother. I noticed Kerry in the Lake District mentioned they stayed in the store for over 8 hours yesterday for a combination of reasons, one being the weather. But also technical problems. I can believe that, what is 100% reliable? Glad Brady was in the house overnight and that George didn’t run off on the walk today. And yes, it is horrible to realize how we pronounce 2022…..!
Barbie, thank you for the photos. I like the snowman a lot! I hope you and Jake are well.
Patsy, sending all best wishes to you and 🤞🏻🤞🏻 you are starting to feel better. ❤️
Okay, I am going to try to get some more of the angels cut.
Wishing everyone well.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy new year dearest sneakers! I am feeling somewhat better. I think I would be “fine as rain” if I hadn’t groomed Katie on New Year’s Eve. It was an emergency session. She was chewing at her toes and had chewed a hole in one of her back toes. She had empacked hair etc in between her toes and she needed her nails cut again! There was no option. We had to do an emergency grooming session. I groomed Katie, John set out the frozen cauliflower pizza. After the usual 2 + hours of grooming, John vacuumed and I set the table and cooked the pizza. We had champagne and pizza! More champagne and strawberries at midnight. Then came the sneezing and runny nose. But I feel relieved that Katie seems more relaxed and is not constantly chewing on her toes. I cut her nails and she actually let me without too much protest. Whew!
There are many times when we all do things that in the big picture seem unwise but still….it must be done!
Today I will try to find some beans to serve John. We used to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day as a kid. John hates them, so that’s out. I think I have some canned organic pinto beans. They will work in a pinch. And a small pan of enhanced cornbread. (Chili’s, onions and sun dried tomatoes). There it is, New Year’s Day menu. Calories aren’t off the chart so we are trying to get our exercise program going again. Slacked off before Christmas. Baaaaaad idea!
Anne: we watched War of the worlds, because the neighbors always have ongoing fireworks that scare Katie. That movie has non-stop explosions so that noise masks the explosions going on in our neighborhood. Not a nice peaceful movie, but good in the type. Our nut basket dog sits happily next to John getting the occasional pat on the head, unaware of the local “war.”
Jackie: Brady is so lucky to have found a special home that caters to his wild crazy ways. I feel the same about sweet little Jilly. Our intelligent independent animals know just how far they can push us.
Lin: Great New Years menu and a lovely way to spend the day.
Sandy: a pajama day? I would love to do that. But cooking a small New Years dinner for John and I, plus a couple of phone calls and finishing up the bottle of champagne. So begins 2022. High hopes and expectations.
A happy and healthy new year to us all!
Patsy☘️ John and Katie 🥂🍾
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January 2nd already and spring is on the way despite deep snow today which inspired me to get up early and bake Irish Raisin Soda Bread.
PATSY is just above me and so good to read between the lines that you are almost back to our old Katie grooming PATSY.!!!!!!
I spent yesterday evening into Netflix historical movies; my favourite being the latest Mary Queen of the Scots. Today is a bake and also make soup day from the remains of my half of the ham hock. Not sure why I feel so energetic because bedtime was a wide awake night with the Bean happily snoring away. AND taking up most of the bed for such a wee thing. She won't lie length wise but likes to sleep crossways and try and push me out of the bed with her back paws. I guess I shouldn't have started this in the first place, but she was such a wee whimpering puppy wanting her mommy 5 years ago! She has a lovely warm dog bed but will she use it...NO.
Well its still fairly early and thats my day so far.
See ya all!
Anne.
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Happy Sunday! We had some snow but not the 8 inches they predicted, more like 3 inches. The first snow is always beautiful until it gets dirty. No plans today so will just take it easy again but will try to ride my bike to get rid of some unwanted weight. I do have a microwave being delivered today but that is just a matter of plugging it in and reading the instruction book. Tomorrow I would like to go to the T Mobile store with Bryanna to get new phones but not sure she is available.
Anne, homemade soup sounds delicious, mine comes from a can. lol I was lucky when living with Daisy that she would jump in bed when we first went to bed but then got too hot and would jump off to sleep on tile floor. Thank goodness because she is over 90 pounds. I would love little Jilly sleeping with me as I know you do.
Patsy, it does sound like you are feeling better which is a good thing. Are you still thinking of getting tested? Poor Katie, I hope she is better today. I did put some clothes on since we had a family video call. I wish I had bought some champagne for NYE and Day but I had some wine to celebrate.
Lin, it sounds like you had a nice first day of 2022. I was so sad to hear about Betty White, I adored her.
At least she is with her beloved Allen again which she always said she couldn't wait to do. I wish I had known about the marathon and what channel it was on. I loved her in the Golden Girls as well as Mary Tyler Moore. She was great on the game shows as well and I watch all the old ones on Buzzr.
Jackie, you and Anne seem to be having sleeping problems with your furry children. I would have loved to see a picture of you and Brady nose to nose. I'm with you on hoping for a better year but we have been disappointed before, but we can still hope and pray.
Have a great day and keep staying safe.
Sandy
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Hello Sneakers. Guess what our weather was doing when we walked this morning? As I drove into the car park at the top section of the moors heavy rain crashed on to the roof so I waited 5 minutes before attempting to get out and go anywhere. Five minutes into the stroll heavier rain arrived so I took shelter behind a gorse bush and noted the flowers are beginning to burst out, probably because it’s been so warm. George and Betty didn’t seem to mind getting wet!
That had me thinking there’s always something beautiful or interesting to see so never mind getting soaked. The pub that had a major fire on Christmas Eve looks a mess with most of its roof gone. Apparently an electrical fault.
Home again I made more soup then had a long FaceTime chat with my friend Pat until I noticed it had stopped raining so time to muck out the hens.
That’s my Sunday and I just have to heat up the remains of yesterday’s baked chicken, potato, carrot and parsnip rolled in pesto. Probably green salad to accompany it.
Anne, tonight on the BBC there is the movie Mary Queen of Scots that I assume is the one you watched. Seeing the trailer I have to wonder how history would have panned out if she and Elizabeth hadn’t been surrounded by war mongering men! It follows the first of a new series of Call the Midwife so that will be a culture shock!
Sandy, I hope the new microwave is more to your liking. My exercise bike has been shut away in my neighbours’ garage since before my renovations began so I must think about asking if I can retrieve it. My daily walks in the rain aren’t as long as they were in dryer weather so I need to find another way of upping my steps.
Patsy, last year George’s groomer showed me that he had impacted fur between his pads and told me how painful it was. I had no idea!! Now, when I wash his muddy feet, I push a finger round the pads to make sure it doesn’t happen again so it’s just nail clipping I have to get the hang of! As for Brady, he knows how far to push me but makes an attempt daily to go the extra mile!
Hello Lin, are you making a snowman similar to yesterday’s teapot? That’s when you aren’t creating.
No fires tonight as it’s so mild but electric heaters keeping the rooms balmy!
Stay safe, healthy and warm.
Jackie 🥰
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Remember the old saying JACKIE "kissing is out of favour when the gorse is out of bloom." and of cpurse the gorse is never out of bloom. Lovely to see flowers though, thank you!
If the Mary Queen of Scots movie IS the same I would love your comments on it. She is portrayed as very wilful and poor Elizabeth did have a hard decision to make which we know she really regretted. What an explosive time the 16th century was! and I'm glad I wasnt born then but probably would have been safe up in Yorkshire mucking pigs out and certainly not attractive enough to catch Henry's roving eye a little earlier than Elizabeth's day. I mention that because I finished up watching "The other Boleyn girl" and their dreadful father last night.
So that's about it and 5 months on I'm still scratching and sleeping badly. I just wish it, that i, the shingles. would just go away I suppose it will eventually one way or the other
Anne.
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Oh no!!!!! Post lost. 😢 here are the photos that were included…..
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Just me JILLY saying hello. Anne was trying something out and I ended up here!
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A dryer day although one heavy shower did catch me out just as we returned from a healthy March across the moors. George managed to find a black, sticky puddle to walk through so returned with it coated on paws and tummy! He’s been standing in his baby bath soaking his feet while I rubbed at his legs and tummy, then a blow dry! Unfortunately Chrissie has asked me to walk Bella so a proper groom will have to wait until later in the afternoon. She says she has a pain in her shoulder and lay awake for an hour last night and a part of me remembers hours of sleep lost when my hips were so painful then my struggle to walk George and Betty but hey-ho, we all have different tolerance levels. Moan over!!
Anne, what a gorgeous adorable girl Jilly is!
I expect it was the same movie on Mary Queen of Scots you saw and agree she was the feisty one, probably her early life in France had a lot to do with it. I’ve always felt her decisions weren’t always wise but as you say, it was an explosive century of intermarriages when even queens didn’t have a lot of control over the politics and religious fervour. It was telling that the hall where she was beheaded was crowded with conspirators. Wasn’t Elizabeth talked into ordering the execution by those around her? I know letters she wrote at the time have survived and indicate her sadness. Lots of research to be done there! I’ve seen the movie The Other Boleyn girl which tells just how manipulative some men were, never mind if family got hurt!
Time for lunch then another walk! I’ve just looked at this BBC page of recipes that have some tasty ideas and has got me thinking!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/batch_cook_recipes
Back later. Happy Monday.
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Hi JACKIE. Yes I believe Elizabeth was talked into the execution because Mary was a loose canon. She definitely felt she had a stronger claim on the English throne than Elizabeth so she was a danger. Anyway in the end she sort of won with her son becoming king of England and Scotland. They didn't show it, but did you know after she was beheaded her tiny dog was found huddled under her long skirt and oh, gruesome but when her head was lifted up by the hair it was actually a wig and she was a grey haired woman in her forties underneath.
On a lighter note I've a huge portrait of Elizabeth on my wall. The Amada painting. When one of my ex boyfriends saw it he said "well that tells me everything about you Anne", and he was right - I had no intention of marrying again, lol.
on another lighter note when we told my Dad we wanted to marry, my ex and I, he said "what on earth do you want to marry for Anne, you will end up down at heel shoving a pram." I guess he was right!
However it all turned out pretty good for this old girl. I did better than poor Mary and Ive lived longer than Elizabeth!
Sorry to bore everyone if you got this far, but I do love British history with all its ups and downs and my sons do as well. a family trait or failing?
It's absolutely freezing here and I'm cooking a hearty stew after another restless night scratching. Mike thinks my immune system is weaker with age and therefore I carry on scratching longer than norm. Or I'm starting to change into a canine!
Anne.
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Golly, Im hoping I can show you my Amada picture!
Oh my I'm getting better at this! Annsie
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Happy Monday! Nice painting Anne, it looks great above your desk. It is freezing cold here as well with a temp of 11 degrees but at least the sun is shining bright. I took down my decorations yesterday except for the balcony lights because of snow, those I just unplugged. I left our entry way decorations up for the people across the hall from me. They are Ukraine and their Christmas is this coming Sunday. They have a little boy so I basically do it for him.
Still not sure about going to T Mobile today, it might be tomorrow since it is so cold. My microwave did not arrive yesterday but tracking said it is coming today. My sitting days have been cut down to one, Wednesdays now since all school activities are done except for Robby's religious ed. I could go on Tuesdays for Lisa's meeting but Rob said he can handle it so unless he needs me I will let him.
Still not sure about our Arizona trip, I think we will end up postponing it but we are waiting another two weeks to see how this variant is doing. We all hope we can still go to Jamaica in March but that might be iffy also. So many people I know have the Covid variant, I am happy I have not been around them but don't feel too sorry for those that didn't get vaccinated. They are the real cause of this spreading like wildfire.
Enough complaining, enjoy your day and keep staying safe.
Sandy
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Great picture Anne and I love the little Armada ships! The Poinsettia is looking healthy too!
I knew a female royal that was beheaded hid a small dog under her skirts because it refused to leave her side but when it wasn’t shown in the movie thought it must have been Anne Boleyn or Catherine Howard! Funny the little things we remember! Too soppy about pets! Rather like Lin’s pictures of Betty white with all her dogs. I see she had a Lhasa Apso that was George’s double!
My walk with Bella went well and I managed to persuade her to stay out for about 40 minutes so Chrissie was happy. I’m visiting my friend Les tomorrow afternoon so have told her I won’t be available. I’ve done my best to brush out small knots on George’s tummy but there were a couple that made him yelp when they pulled on his skin so I’ll see if I can gently cut them away tomorrow. Hopefully he won’t look for muddy puddles when we walk in the morning!
Sandy, I’m relieved you won’t be exhausting me with your busy schedule for a while. Enjoy looking after you for a while. The uncertainties that come with Covid and plans is frustrating. A friend has already postponed a visit to stay with me later this month and I doubt the Aboriginal art exhibition I was going to attend will take place now.
Feet up and I’m going to watch a documentary.
Jackie 🥰
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It was supposed to be a rainy day but right this moment we have sunshine. I do see clouds threatening in the distance, but they are not here yet. John is taking the van down to be worked on, which is wonderful. In the past he would have done it himself and that would mean a lot of back and forth to the auto parts store, lots of grease and grime for me to deal with and then there would be John! He gets easily frustrated and LOUD! So this is a great solution…let someone else do it!
Maniac dog, Katie, is still licking her paws and chewing at one of her back feet. I caught her and clipped one of her nails again. It must have felt better because she is galloping around with her toys and nagging for a game of toy toss.
I am starting to put away Christmas decor as well. I love the fairy lights so I will drape them around somewhere to cheer up the winter scene. Even though we are gaining light, it never seems fast enough. Every little thing I can do to add light and cheer is a good idea.
Anne: wow, your poinsettia looks so healthy and beautiful. I am not sure mine will make it past this winter. But I will keep trying. My amaryllis is now ready to bloom. A decidedly strange plant. Two very tall stalks with huge flower buds at the top. No flowers quite yet but any minute. Also I am impressed but your very neat desk. It isn’t possible to see the top of my desk. I know it is there but I have not seen it in years.
Jackie: I understand your puzzlement about differing pain thresholds. My daughter can barely deal with a hangnail, it is the reason she decided no more children. Our one grandson is it. The pain and discomfort of pregnancy and birthing was just too much. And in truth, she was wise to recognize her limitations.
Sandy: even if some of your plans must be rescheduled, you will still find a way to enjoy your family in a celebration. I know you are resourceful and fun-loving. Maybe another venue will be available and safer.
Lin: elegant rose covered tea service. I love things like that. I have a couple of things sort of elegant but I never use them. That is too bad. I must rethink that. No one in my family would want or enjoy these things. So I need to enjoy them while I can.
Here’s to 2022….bring us safe, healthy and happy days.
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Good evening.
Laundry day today and then a call to my insurance agent to discuss home replacement costs given the immense run up in the cost of construction materials. We had a nice long talk and no change was proposed, for now. He did ask me if I had flood insurance (not a part of a homeowners policy) and I said yes, I do. He said hang on to it. Odd weather is increasing the chances of flooding in unlikely areas.
The rest of my day, die cutting, die cutting, and more die cutting. Working on January birthday cards, shapes for Valentines and working on Christmas card shapes as well. This will keep me busy every day I do believe. 😄
Plan: 50 Christmas cards, 36 Valentine’s Day cards and thinking about whether I will tackle St. Patrick’s Day cards or skip along to Easter. I am beyond boring. 🙃
Patsy, you sound better. Glad you are going to continue using the fairy lights. Those are quite nice! Yes, wonderful John, glad you took the vehicle in for repairs. Good for you! Oh Patsy, did you see the email from Blick? SALE! I didn’t dare look. Congrats on the blooming amaryllis.
Anne, I love the photo of Jilly as well as the one with your mammoth Poinsettia and very large picture. Yes, you have more room on that desk than I have anywhere in my house. Wow! I will just read whatever you and Jackie write about history. It is all a lesson for me. Thanks!
Jackie, oh my gosh, mud. Ack! Nice of you to take Bella out, especially after looking to your own first. And I will admit, I am one of the wimpy ones. I have low pain tolerance and I know providers are irritated finding people like me difficult to have to deal with. My doctor was manipulating my shoulder once upon a time, trying to decide whether or not he would approve physical therapy. I yelped and tears sprang to my eyes. He said—my gosh, I didn’t hurt you that bad. But in fact, it really hurt. That stupid shoulder still keeps me awake a part of almost every night. Thank goodness for heating pads and Tylenol. ☺️
Sandy, did you get your microwave? With the very cold weather and snow, shipping is messed up again. I need to go out and get a couple of little packages at the mailbox, they weren’t there earlier on. Then a utility crew showed up and worked just a bit down the street from me and their trucks and personnel were everywhere so I didn’t get my trash out either. They had marked utility lines on top of the snow. It looks like they may be on my lot tomorrow. As far as any trips, I wouldn’t make a decision yet. Between potentially getting Covid (and yes, a lot of people have it, we have 2 ICU beds left in the metro right now) and all the services that are impacted due to lack of personnel might make it best to wait to travel. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Hope it gets better.
I had better get out there and finish my outdoor chores. 😉
Be safe everyone.
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Lookie! A lot of teapots.
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