Senior Golden Sneakers
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Good morning. Bright sunshine but a howling gale when I got up this morning so I’ve decided a short local walk will suffice. I’m finishing a bowl of porridge first and listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Did You Ever See The Rain on my radio…. Huh! When wasn’t it raining?
Lin, don’t mind me. I was brought up in a household that went through bombs raining down on them during the war so any complaint was met with a stop moaning and get on with it! It’s had a lifetime effect on my attitude!!
A pretty collection of teapots and nic-nacs.
Most days Patsy, I do recognise Chrissie’s limitations and she admitted yesterday that as a child she felt the only time anyone was nice to her was if she was unwell so plays on it in adulthood. I have to admit when I phoned her lunchtime to say I would be there in an hour she started to tell a story about being sick that morning and the clear up job so I quickly said STOP! I’m in the process of heating up parsnip soup so don’t need to hear it. I think she is now as used to me as I am her!!
I must get the pooches out then try again to snip George’s knots away. Tried first thing but he thought it a game so wouldn’t keep still.
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Morning everyone. Listening to everyones pain tolerance I have to admit my aversion to doctors and having things stuck in me probably is a result from childhood. My Mom was so adverse to doctors that our next door neighbour had to take me to the doctors each time I needed one. Like the time I climbed a tree and disturbed a wasp nest and the time I dropped a brick on my foot and all my toenails came off or most, two were hanging off. Result, I keep away from diabolical folk in their white coats! which makes me over the moon this morning after a good nights sleep of no tossing and turning. Even the shingles feel a bit better this morning. I'm on a roll!
Don't be fooled by the tidy desk, everything is stuck in the cupboard to the left side. However, I AM prone to tidiness having been a secretary for donkey years and mind washed to constant filing and neat out-trays. People laugh at my numerous spice jars all in four rows and alphabetically placed. Just a robot, me?
History, oh I LOVE history LIN .and all the goings on by unscrupulous kings, queens and now politicians. Far more interesting than books - the real life dramas. Even Shakespeare couldn't resist writing about them all and sometimes changing facts to suit his monarch
Golly girl, you are becoming a production factory! In another life I wonder if it would have become a career if you had started earlier? So much potential! and even better - a hobby you so enjoy! I wonder also if in another time and place JACKIE would have become a rescuer of creatures great and small and owner of a market garden. SANDY would have been an excellent fashion and beauty expert or even an owner of a travel agency whilst PATSY would have not changed at all doing just what she's always done. Me? well I've always had a secret yearning to be the owner of a small ancient hotel/guest house set in some remote beauty spot in the Yorkshire Dales of course. The sort that serves wonderful fresh caught salmon from a local stream. How wonderful to meet interesting, learned people on vacation away from it all and willing to share a few of their own life adventures with me. Dream on Anne. Mmm, maybe an antique shop owner selling beautiful things!
Come on Annsie, this won't do, day dreaming away. Things to do on another cold day. Homemade fish cakes for lunch, but alas made from canned salmon!
Anne.
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Anne, take a look at this Link. I’ve been reading some of these fascinating travellers’ writings from a time when life was so completely different. Daniel Defoes’s description of a terrible storm on the seas off Plymouth during his visit are particularly descriptive and heartbreaking! Then there’s Celia Fiennes 1690’s Through England on a Side Saddle!
The descriptions have me spellbound so when I just read your dream of owning a hotel and chatting to such travellers I thought here’s an alternative for our Anne!
https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/travellers/
I’m off to visit 96 year old Les. A cup of tea while George and Betty compete for space on his lap!
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THANK YOU JACKIE! Something to look forward to this afternoon IF nobody phones! I've always been an armchair traveller. George and Betty on 96 year old Les's lap? His knees are in better shape than mine, lol.
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Happy Tuesday!
Another cold, sunny day. Bryanna and I will go to T Mobile today to see if we can get new phones. It depends on the kind of deal they offer. My landlord is also supposed to come to fix my folding closets door that fell off the track, we will see. My new microwave is very nice, not as quiet as I would like it to be but I am thinking counter microwaves are just not quiet unless you spend really big bucks. At least this one has numbers and are big enough to read. Again, I don't think panels light up unless you pay big bucks if at all. Bryanna will carry my old one down to my car and I will bring it to Goodwill when I have time. That is my exciting day.
Anne and Jackie, I am learning a lot of history from the two of you. Not my favorite subject in high school along with Geography. I did love my English class and did well. I agree with Anne as far as Les having 2 dogs or even one on his lap, I don't think Joe could handle it, so goof for Les.
Anne love all your dreams for each of us although I am not really good at fashion or makeup but I do love to travel. I am curious Anne, did you get all the childhood vaccinations? No judgement just curious. Love the picture of Jilly. Jackie with all you do for Chrissie you are allowed to complain and I am sure she understands. Good luck with George's mats, I hope you are able to get rid of them. Lin you are already working on next year's Christmas cards? I think Anne was right that should have been your business. I just paid my car insurance which went down a little from my last six months. I am leaning more toward canceling Arizona, I will see what my sister in law thinks. PatsyI am glad John took the car in instead of doing it himself and I hope Katie stops chewing her paws.
Well I started this post about two hours ago but then my landlord came to fix my door and although not perfect it opens and shuts. He likes to talk, A LOT, about everyone and everything.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Hi SANDY. I had all the shots available as a child in the war years, that is - smallpox, and I think diphtheria, end of story. Later as a teenager I got the polio shot but as a child just collected up the measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, scarletina. and mumps in my first year at school and so did Michael and Mark in their first year or at least Mike did and passed everything on to two year old Mark. You are younger so I would imagine you had more shots than me!
Things are getting very grim here with corvid cases rising rapidly and hospitals overwhelmed with staff and bed shortages. I haven't seen Mark and Mary Jo since Thursday last although I hear from them daily. I wonder if they are keeping clear because Derek and Bev returned from Ottawa on New Years Eve and who knows what they got up to there, especially with Bev's big family all gathering together. Mike gets his booster shot tomorrow.
Anyway, back to a kind of lockdown tomorrow with all schools closed. I put in a grocery order today which I can't get before Friday afternoon and many items are out of stock. Hey ho, here we go, AGAIN.
Anne.
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Talk of the devil and he appears and so does Mark! Just turned up to decide how ro proceed downstairs. Heard from PATSY who can't get on to Sneakers again. I guess you all have and hope Katie is okay! Anne.0
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Hello, it is a bit warmer here today but I didn’t plan to go anywhere. Good decision since the crew digging in our lots returned and there are trucks, guys, closed signs posted around. I hope they will be finished soon. I would like to get down the sidewalk to the mailbox before 8pm. That’s when I got there last evening.
Sandy, yes, cutting stuff for Christmas cards since I ordered several things on sale for the cards and decided to work on them before stowing away all the supplies without knowing if my idea for the card would work. Always work ahead! 😂 Enjoy your new microwave! Super.
Jackie and Anne, I will keep just reading all of the history tidbits. Thanks!
Anne, I would like to have been a whiz at something that lead to a creative life. Doing research is a bit interesting but not creative! Hello to
Mark. Good luck to everyone in your family given the spread of this new Covid.
Jackie, how did George’s trimming come out? Poor little guy. How was tea? Also sounds good.
Patsy, I hope you are back to us soon. Hugs.
On the phone with a friend. Take care everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Marks surveyed what the next move will be and on the way out loads of building materials and insulation was dropped off at Harrys old residence! Khalid and parents took shelter somewhere else before Christmas so my guess it's pretty cold in there. A family member comes every day to check on the place but I can't see anyone wanting to break in! Harrys ears must be burnt off by now.
I see Boris isn't putting any curbs on the virus letting it wear itself out, but the Chinese are closing down another city! who's right? My guess is the Chinese seeing they started everything.
We are curbed tomorrow.
Wondering how Katie got on at the vets and so sorry PATSY you took a tumble if you can read this.
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Anne, Boris follows his usual trend… if in doubt, do nothing! I imagine exhausted health care workers will be dropping like flies because even our hospital that’s in an area that doesn’t have huge amounts of the new variant, has declared a critical incident so about to run out of ICU beds.
Lin, I managed to cut off a few more knots from George’s tummy but fear we are in trouble with Debbie Woof, Wolf tomorrow! 🤭. Love the Japanese style teapot and it’s colour.
Hooray Sandy, your landlord finally turned up!
My newtv continues to play up losing channels and requiring daily retuning so I may well find the receipt and return it to the store!
Just let Betty out for a garden visit and it’s close to freezing already.
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We are in for a wild and windy day starting this afternoon, but peering out the window the conifer across the road is already swaying and it's as dark as Hades meaning the lamps are lit.
Our lockdowns start today - Christmas 12th night.
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It is crazy windy here. It started yesterday and I am not sure when it is suppose to subside. Meanwhile, it is cold, -19 degrees F wind chill right now, my sidewalk are still closed so I haven’t been to the mailbox. I don’t think there are any groceries in my future this week. But I have plenty of provisions on hand.
Anne, I guess there is plenty of wind to go around. Lockdown? For how long? But you can still get deliveries and do shopping right?
Jackie, still unseasonably warm in your part of the world? Hello to George, Betty and Brady. Stay safe.
Sandy, hello. Has the strong wind reached you as well? I heard virtual learning only now due the teachers vote. True?
Patsy, have you found your way back to us?
Be safe.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Wednesday! We also have a wind advisory until 6:00 this evening. We are at 12 degrees F with a real feel of -2 degrees. I am sitting later and so happy I have a new car that has 4 wheel drive and heavier than my old Ford. We did not go for phones yesterday as Bryanna was busy so we will go after her school on Friday. Tomorrow is Max's 5th birthday so I am missing meeting and going to the movie theater with him, Charlie, Lisa and her parents for an early matinee. We are seeing Sing 2. We will celebrate his birthday on Saturday with cake and presents.
Lin, according to our news the school district in Chicago voted to switch to remote learning and city leaders reacted by canceling classes for most of the district's 330,000 students. Teachers who do not show up will not be paid according to the mayor. Robby and Max are back in school in their area which is of course a suburb of Chicago. I can't blame the teachers with all the new cases in Chicago. Gosh the wind is rattling my windows. Cute teapot.
Anne, looks like we are all getting those high winds and cold temps. I bet the new owners next door are regretting their decision to buy Harry's house. I feel sorry for them since it was an as in sale. Too many secrets that weren't revealed.
Jackie, is Debbie the groomer? Poor George, I hope he doesn't have to be shaved in your cold weather. Good luck with returning your TV, would online support help? Cases are going up all over but England seems to be really bad.
Time to eat something. Have a warm day and stay safe.
Sandy
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Just a quickie. Mikes just returned to work after having his third booster shot and Mark is busy working in the bedroom downstairs. He brought me a packet of Suzies Oat Milk because I seem to be having an allergic reaction to milk. I hope it is a milk allergy rather than the yeast I suspected because I can live without milk.
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Some places are taking this surge seriously, I just heard from my bank…….only the drive through window will be open until further notice. 😱
I am okay with that.
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Hi there! I am back, like that proverbial bad Penny! I think my problem was with our provider rather than MFP. As you may have predicted, we have rain and foggy weather. This is the Oregon coast in winter, after all.
Katie is to go into see the vet tomorrow am. The doc has given her her some relaxants to help her during the foot exam. She is a true maniac about her feet and she almost has a heart attack when they slip on the muzzle. As you can see, I am very concerned about her. The techs and the vet are very careful with her, thank goodness. She is a PILL and it could be our fault. We think she came this way…but maybe not?
My knee will have to wait until the doc can do all manner of tests and imaging. Our hospital is on that protocol of only emergency care, no elective surgeries. Is this elective? But I am hobbling around with a knee brace and ice and heat packs. It seems to be much better. The swelling is much better as well. Still slow as a snail and with the occasional painful sharp twinge.
Thanks dear friends for your sweet concern. I am sure you are all aware that a simple cheerful note of friendship and concern is healing. Since I seem to depend on you sneakers so much, having your emails when I was feeling so low was wonderful. Thank you so much.
Now repositioning the knee brace and a generous application of aspercream, then into the dungeon for an hour or so for fiddling around.
With much grateful affection,
Patsy☘️
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Hello everyone and happy Wednesday. Later checking in because after a chilly but sunny walk, Debbie the groomer visited and spent about an hour and a half carefully snipping out George’s tangled coat. Wet, muddy walks followed by a bath and blow from a hairdryer has caused the problem but she admits George is a high maintenance breed at the best of times. She managed to leave a short layer on his tummy and about 1/2” across his back so he shouldn’t suffer in our current freezing temperatures. In the morning I will sort through dog coats and who knows, George might even let me put one on his back!
Since our government is ignoring high numbers of infections that double each day, we expect shortages of supplies as more services lose staff so after Debbie left I drove into town and stocked up on groceries so I don’t have to shop again in a busy supermarket until we learn if a peak is imminent.
This evening my cottage is cosy with fires in both downstairs rooms and I’m watching a programme about an archaeological dig in a 1700’s graveyard that covers the grounds of a Norman church. They might even get down to Anglo Saxon or Roman remains.
Sandy, I’ve looked online for information about my new tv problems and it seems most comments confirm other owners are convinced it’s a design fault but I’ve thrown the box and packaging away so will think more about what todo next.
Goodness, Max is going to be 5! Where did those years go? He has grown into a handsome young man and definitely a chip off his dad’s block! Enjoy your movie visit tomorrow and stay warm.
Our temperatures plummeted overnight Lin so a shock to the system but it’s wonderful to see sunshine after so much grey, wet weather. We might get some snow in the morning before it turns to rain…. Yes, more rain!
What an amazing design of teapot but I can’t imagine what it depicts. Doesn’t matter, it is, as you say, cute!
Oh dear Anne, another lockdown and wild, windy weather. At least if you can’t go anywhere the weather doesn’t matter too much. That’s nice you continue to have Mark’s company even if he is working downstairs.
No sign of Patsy. I do hope Katie is alright. ❤️
Ooh, a Roman bathhouse being uncovered from Emperor Nero’s reign! I must concentrate!
Take care and stay warm and safe.
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Jackie, if bought from Amazon no box is needed. Even if not check with the company to see how you can return it without a box. If you charged it your can use your charge for a receipt. Good luck.0
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Hello again! Just thought I would let you see this amaryllis. She is at least 3 feet tall and threatens to jump out her tiny plastic pot before she blooms. She has a little sister in the same pot. Fun plant that grows overnight.
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Hey PATSY, Its a jungle out there!!!!!!! Is Katie okay and of course yourself.
I'm expecting a late Christmas gift package today. Wonder what it is, but I have an idea!
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Hello. Brrrrrrr. Staying in again today. Should be much warmer by Saturday. Meanwhile, I have a Zoom meeting early this afternoon on land values. It sounds interesting.
Patsy, I too love your jungle of plants. Looking forward to finding out what color the bloom(s) will be. Wishing Katie well with the vet. And Best wishes to you and John as well.
Anne, oh my gosh, a late Christmas gift. How lovely. We will be waiting to hear what you’ve received. I hope it is something fun!
Jackie, I saw a bit of Kerry out with the boys in the Lake District and they have new snow and he said it was quite cold. Similar to your weather? What ever happened to the nasty allotment man? Good for you on doing some stocking up. Our experts (right, who really can claim that) are saying our peak infection rate will not be for another 3 to 4 weeks. One of the libraries I visit from time to time has now shifted everything possible from I’m person to Zoom meetings for at least the remainder of January. Take care!
Sandy, is the weather at all better in your area? Like the new microwave? Hope you are enjoying your day.
I need to run along now. All heartfelt wishes to my dear Sneakers. ❤️❤️
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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I just received an email with the notification that this state is now on highest alert for Covid. It is now a Severe Risk, too of the scale.
Yeah, well, staying home doesn’t seem too bad in the deep cold of winter.
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Happy Thursday! Home from the movie, Sing2 was very cute. My friend told me to wear two masks to the movie so I listened and am grateful. When we ordered our tickets it looked like we were the only ones in there but there was a whole row of people in front and back of us. The seats are six feet in front and back but Lisa's parents didn't feel comfortable because the kids who were eating didn't wear their masks so they moved to the back of the theater. I am too the point that if I get it I just hope it is a mild case, not that I want it but they are saying one out of every 5 is getting now. I heard the peak will be in January and then things should start getting better. Let's pray, hope, cross our fingers whatever you do to get things back to normal.
I don't think Max is happy waiting for his gifts until Saturday, he has been waiting so patiently for his birthday. Lisa and kids are going to a hotel tomorrow with another lady friend and her daughter to swim and have dinner. Lisa's parents and I didn't want to go so I am glad she has a friend to go with. Saturday the grandparents will celebrate with Max, but if it just us we should have done it today. I am not sure if she invited other people or not. I don't want to be an interfering mother in law. lol
Have a good rest of your day.
Sandy
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We’re back to rain (no snow here Lin!) so our doggy walk was miserable. Both George and Betty were dressed in rain macs then off we set for a 2 mile trot to the next village and round the Quoit field. Three visitors were taking pictures of the Neolithic construction and I stopped to chat before heading home. A complete change of clothes into cosy joggers and a lazy afternoon.
Sandy, my tv was purchased at a local outlet so I can possibly take it back without its box but difficult to prove an intermittent fault. It’s behaved for the past 2 days so I’ll wait and see!
Welcome back Patsy with your Amaryllis. What a monster!
Certainly cold here Lin and it looks like days of rain to come. 😫
The man at the allotments causing upsets has gone quiet, maybe because it’s not gardening weather but hopefully and more likely, he has been told to behave by the councillor I spoke to who would have put him right on his lack of knowledge of how to manage a community association. My friend Linda, who was struggling with his behaviour, is rested after Christmas and ready to face up to him should he start again; me too although I’d prefer not to have to.
Amazing isn’t it, your State is on high alert while in England we seem to be expected to carry on as if Covid isn’t a problem! Time will tell which approach is best.
A pretty teapot but that handle on its lid wouldn’t last 5 minutes in my home!
Feet up and another archaeological dig on tv! The whole country getting dug up!
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I think anyone who goes to a theatre, hotel or any public place is enormously brave! Every country has its own method of dealing with this virus but I think Canada is on the right track especially as we sadly had our first local young child death today. We are pretty strict in Ontario but Quebec is even stricter with a night curfew in place now.
The gift turned out to be a Magic Mouse whatever that is. I'm not sure how my laptop will improve with a Magic Mouse but Michael assures me it will. He's going to show me the magic tomorrow!
Mark and Mary Jo are about to leave and Jilly is all excited because she really loves Mary Jo who takes time to play with her. The owner, Joe, of Harrys house turned up at 7:30 this morning to work on it and is still there. He wants to sell it in the spring but I wonder if he will get his money back after all the stuff that needs to be redone.
Almost time for the news and to see what Mr Biden has to say about the awful event of exactly last year.
Anne, who wore her mask to answer the door to the Fed Ex gal. She wore one as well!
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Not so much brave Anne, but she wants to make Max’s birthday special. They all had Covid so they have natural immunization for at least 90 days besides the vaccines. They will be fine and they do wear their masks when in public. I don’t want you to think we are all being careless, we are very cautious. 💕0
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Not sure what the problem is but I could not get my comments to really post yesterday and today. Just dropped in again to say hi! Katie is fine now. I am okay. Hobbling around with knee brace, aspercream and a grimace. The swelling going down but still painful. But I am upright and moving around. My knee might need replacement this spring when the surgeon can fit me in on a long line of people needing knee replacements. Tomorrow I will be cleaning up my plants and stabilizing the amaryllis. All my house plants are talking to me. Water-fertilizer-repot-trim all of them in every room. Whew!0
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Ooooops forgot sign out again!
That’s me up above.
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A beautiful sunrise but by the time I’d showered, washed my hair and eaten breakfast it was raining! Betty showed no interest in a walk, in fact walked into the snug to turn her back so George and I took a quick trot round the block, he wearing his rain Mac and me in waterproofs. Now we’re home it’s looking a lot brighter but will it last? 🤔
It’s my neighbour Louise’s 50th birthday and I’ve wrapped a couple of gifts but am wondering if I should pop round later because she is a teacher so spends her day with unvaccinated kids and I’m not sure I want to risk catching the virus. Decisions, decisions! I’ll text her to see what she suggests.
Happy Friday! Housework and pumpkin soup to be made.
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Happy Friday! Back to normal days, laundry is going and it took me forever to balance my check book.
Meeting Bryanna at T-Mobile store to see if they can give me a good deal on new phones. Love the camera on the I Phone 13 pro and our phones are getting outdated. All depends on the deal.
Very cold here at 9 degrees F. I hear our gas bills for heating are doubling so I am preparing myself for a huge bill as I use my fireplace every night. Between heat and fuel for cars I need a part time job. lol
Max was able to go to Target and pick out one gift on his birthday which was a game for his Nintendo.
I should have known better than to think Lisa wouldn't give him a gift on his actual birthday.
Her friend is unable to go with them today but she invited another teenage girl with her younger brother who is Max's friend so she will have help and I am glad I wasn't needed.
Jackie, has George adjusted to his rain mac? Aww to be 50 again, would I change anything, probably not. Wear double masks if you do see each other just to be safe. Not a fan of pumpkin but enjoy!! I bought a coffee pot with the microwave and I am not too happy with it since it drips when I take the pot out to pour a cup. I too, destroyed the box but it is from Walmart so I think they will take it back without a box, at least I hope so.
Patsy, glad to hear Katie is fine, so no visit to the vet? Sorry you are still in pain, hope it feels better soon. Don't overdo too much stress on your knee. I am very happy with my knee replacements.
Anne, I don't think our mayor or president wants anymore lockdowns, they just want people to get vaccinated and boosted. How sad for the child and her family, nothing can be harder than losing a child. I never heard of a magic mouse but I will google it, sounds like fun. So Joe wants to sell after making repairs, with this market he should make a fortune. I personally, liked President Biden's talk on the insurrection from last year, but that is just me.
Lin, still freezing in Iowa like Chicago? I am really glad I have a garage so my car doesn't freeze up.
How is the card making going?
Washer done, time for dryer. Have a great day and keep smiling it drives people crazy.
Sandy
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