Senior Golden Sneakers
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Oops almost forgot. I can't get onto the weight post because I am so fed up of rejoining MFP yet again, I am catching up with everyone through the back door. Anyway despite eating "comfort" food for the last few months, when I stepped on the scales this morning I've only gained a little over 1 lb. Nice surprise because I was expecting the worst!
Soon be valentines day so I can see a chocolate bar in my future!
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Happy Friday!
Nice sunny day but still cold. Laundry is started and I am waiting to see if Bryanna can color and cut my hair today or tomorrow. I need a pick me up in these cold days of winter. My son in Ohio texted me this morning they have about three feet of snow and their town called a level 3 warning for only emergency vehicles on the road or face arrest. I am happy I helped him buy a snow blower for their house warming present and so is he.
Anne, I am sorry you are having such a hard time getting on to MFP full site. Even more sorry you are still suffering but I have to agree with Jackie and think you really need to see or at least talk to a doctor. Maybe an antibiotic would help as Patsy has suggested. Sorry you don't feel comfortable getting a booster but they do help in keeping covid symptoms mild if you should contact the virus. I know from experience. Just my opinion and take it with a grain of salt.
Barbie, your soup sounds delicious, I have had soup for lunch the last two days but unfortunately from a can. I love having my fireplace on every night, it is just so cozy.
Patsy, your daughter is going through a lot with her husband, it must be so hard for her. Prayers will certainly be said for all of you. The roads were clear for my meeting yesterday so no problems.
Jackie, I am weighing in tomorrow although my weight was down a little this morning. I am happy your birthday was a great day for you and as a lot of people do celebrate all month as it is your birthday month.
Lin, I stopped in at Walgreens yesterday to see if they had the free government N95 masks but she said their location is not getting them. I called CVS and they did not get their shipment yet. I think they will be hard to find and gone before we know it. I did buy some HN95 masks from Amazon and do like I can breathe better with it.
Washer is done. Have a good day and stay healthy and safe.
Sandy
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Happy Friday! Up early I drove to the supermarket to buy mostly fresh veggies, fruit. Nothing like my usual amount of items but ouch, another hefty bill! It’s been sunny and was sheltered in town so I took George and Betty up on the moors. What can I say… George’s favourite cold, dry weather but the wind was howling and seemed to cut through the layers I was wearing so after about half an hour I turned back.
This afternoon I spent time replacing a hinge on the roof of the hen house that had split and cutting a fresh wooden pole to fit their swing as the old one looked ready to fall apart. The fire in my dining room is lit but seems to be struggling so as dusk cools the air I’m thinking my idea of a salad meal this evening is not wise! Never mind, I’ll put an extra layer on and head for the kitchen to find an alternative.
I’ll weigh tomorrow too Sandy.
Stay safe and warm everyone.
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Dreary and cold again but everyone keeps saying they are seeing daffodils and our camellia bush is covered in big flower buds. Remarkable since the deer are very fond of this big bush. They munch on the flower buds.
An old friend tried to call but I missed the phone call. I must have been out on the deck with Katie. I guess I have neglected my correspondence. All I have been thinking about is our daughter and her huge challenges. My friend’s message was quite concerned. It is interesting how any silence from friends or family is now alarming. We used to assume they were very busy. Now we fear the worst.
Watching a funny movie that is based on the old English movies about guests in a manor house are all suspected of the recent murder. Reminds me of one of the Pink Panther movies. This one is called Knives Out. A fun ramp, and nothing too challenging. Jamie Lee Curtis is good in this. It stars everyone! Even Daniel Craig.
Anne: it is so frustrating about not being able to get into MFP. I hope you get things straightened out. Your suffering is concerning because it has lasted so long. Maybe one of your sons will take you in to your doc and you can chat about a course of action to ease this. You have really been through enough pain and lack of restful sleep.
Jackie: our creatures are so important! John and I are the same way about dear Katie. If something is bothering her or we decide she needs something, we can’t rest until that is addressed. You are the same! I love your devotion to all your creatures. Including your sweet little hens.
Sandy: there you are, looking glamorous even in a snow storm. I was concerned you would be out driving on icy or snowy roads while going to your meeting.
Lin: I guess I missed your post. The camera tea pot would have delighted all the tea pot collectors. Something unusual and one of a kind. I like the hand made kind of tea pots. Mine are from other artists friends. They weigh a ton and would break your arm if filled with hot water for tea. Now relegated to dust collector in my China cabinet.
Barbie: homemade Turkey soup. Nothing better. About your communication style…I have always felt you are very kind and help with other points of view or information. We all have our own style and voice. Glad you had a satisfactory conclusion with the customer service agent.
Friday and cauliflower pizza night. Tomorrow I will do something with that leftover salmon.
Spring is creeping in…very slowly it seems.
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Good afternoon. I am doing laundry today and cleaning out some packages of expired emergency provisions in the basement. A lot of people in my subscription bean group have been talking about beasties hatching in stored beans, lentils, etc. This conversation ramped up with several people saying they had live weevils in their red lentils. So everyone should freeze all of their beans etc. for several days and then transfer them to glass jars as weevils can eat their way through plastic and paper quite easily. I got quite sick to my stomach as they discussed removing the lentils from the freezer, rinsing them and then eating them. Insects are edible and add to the protein they said. I just about lost it and I may not cook any lentils for a while. Anyone else get queasy from information like this?
Jackie, what an incredible day. You are taking such good care of the girls. And you are handy at fixing things. I don’t know how you stayed out in the cold for that long. The dogs would have had to run fast as I wouldn’t have lasted a half hour. I hope you found a hot meal. Cold salad in the dead of winter isn’t very appealing. I hope you are staying warm now.
Sandy, I hope Bryanna is working on your hair now or will soon. The weather in Ohio sounds downright miserable. The pharmacy I was at did have masks earlier. All of the Hy-Vee pharmacies in our area received masks almost immediately. But I wonder if they will ever receive any more of them. I wanted to see what the government supplied N95 masks looked like. I have some which are on the CDC approved list, I really did check.
Anne, did you get the grocery order? I hope so. I talked a bit to the pharmacist when I received my first injection. I said it was a shame the old shingles shot turned out to be ineffective and she said, it wasn’t ineffective. It worked to protect against shingles but it did not last as long as they thought originally. So I guess I did have some protection against the shingles for a while as I received that vaccine when I went for a bunch of shots when I was first eligible. I wanted to do everything to try to keep my dad safe from anything I might possibly spread along to him.
Barbie, I am pleased to hear you had good customer service experiences on the phone. 😊 excellent. And your soup turned out to be perfect. What a wonderful day.
Patsy, I had a very unsettled night last evening. Very odd sounds woke me up and kept me awake. I was prowling around the house and looking out of windows but couldn’t figure out what was going on. I was glad no one was breaking into my house. But I really couldn’t sleep for a few hours. It leaves a person kind of tired the next day. You do so much lovely cooking. I do not know how you are managing with your injured knee.
Well, the dryer has buzzed. Must run along.
Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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LIN, as soon as I get beans, rice, sugar etc home from the grocery store etc. I empty the package contents into tightly lidded glass mason jars. I have two rows on my cupboard shelf and can immediately see what I am looking for. I've never had a weevil etc problem. This helps with deterring summer ants etc as well of course.
I've just eaten dinner which was Indian curry [Mattar Paneer} with rice followed by a large homemade English sultana scone, fresh out of the oven and lavishly buttered. Who said East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet! Delicious! Both!
Settling down to watch the Netflix soap when Bean's been fed [chicken, rice and a few peas}.
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Wow anne, you are a fabulous chef. Way too talented to be called a “cook.” How are you feeling today. You sound like you are feeling much better.
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Actually PATSY I AM feeling a good deal better. Finally a good nights sleep. NOT a good natural talented cook though. Just good at following recipes carefully! Unless its British stuff like the scones of course.
I've given up on the Australian soap, far too violent and crude for delicate little me, lol. Seriously, watching women beating each other up in a prison setting is not exactly entertainment, plus the make up artist does a far too realistic and gruesome depiction of injuries sustained. The "heroine" of this series [if there is a particular heroine] spends far too much time in the prison hospital ward and you all know my views on hospitals and medics, lol.
Michael didn't make it over yesterday because he doesn't have snow tires. He doesn't need them generally living on his firms doorstep and close to the stores. Staying home did his condo good though, I gather it got cleaned and all his washing got done. Every cloud etc etc.
So another day, but hopefully another one with less scratching and calamine lotion plus another lotion I got prescribed. Can't tell you the name right now because its very long and complicated and sitting in the bathroom.
Enjoy Saturday everyone,
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Well, my weather is nothing like the forecast that promised a dry, mild day. I drove George and Betty to the moors and we climbed towards the top once I worked out where the herd of cattle was. The grass is in a poor state after so much rain and cold wind so farmers are transporting bales of hay on their tractors to feed the animals. Of course they now anticipate the arrival and call to each other to gang up and move to the spot they think it will be left. Get in the way and we’d be trampled!
A freezing wind and showers greeted us so I had to pull my hood over my bobble hat, push my hands in my pockets and keep moving as quickly as possible. I slipped on a muddy patch at one point but managed to put an arm out to stop myself landing on my hip. Embarrassed, I got up quickly using a yoga move and luckily only hurt a bit of pride! Dear Betty was terribly concerned but George, who led me to that area, ran about thinking it was all a game!
A load of laundry that was washed overnight is hanging on an airier in the conservatory otherwise I would be constantly running out because of a shower! It might be dry by tomorrow morning!!
After a cup of soup and bacon sandwich I will get some housework done before Betty’s fluff balls get any bigger!
Last night I enjoyed baked, battered fish and steamed veggies and since it’s still cold will probably avoid salad again tonight. A pretty tea set Lin that makes me think we should get back to drinking tea properly in tiny cups, little finger (pinky) in the air!
Take care everyone and enjoy Saturday.
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Happy Saturday! Sun is shining but still frigid. Bryanna is coming at noon today to do my hair. We have a family zoom call at 4:00. That should keep me busy until dinner time. Rob called this morning to see if I could sit for Ewok Thursday through Saturday so they can take the kids to an indoor water park in Wisconsin. I will go there because of their yard. So another busy week. I emailed Babe's DIL and asked if I would ever see her daughter again and she replied that she is 16 1/2 and it would be her decision. She suggested I take Babe out for lunch or a visit to my house and Marisa could drive him if available. Right now Babe is sick with a serious sinus infection so I will wait and think about if I would be opening up a can of worms.
Jackie, I think we are all sick of winter by this time including the cattle. I actually cleaned my own house yesterday because I was in the mood which doesn't happen often. My back was sore when I was done but I managed 40 minutes on the bike. My weight went down a whole 2 ounces.
Anne, I am glad you got another good night's sleep. Glad you got a prescription for the itching and hope it helps. I think all you ladies are good cooks, me not so much. I prefer to pop a lean cuisine into the microwave with a side salad. I do love my NInja air fryer and cook all kinds of meat and veggies when in the mood.
Lin, the problem with my prescription insurance is that I will never meet the deductible as I only have one prescription. So I will have to use GoodRX to save money when I am ready for the shingles shot.
I found a new doctor who is a family doctor but unless I get sick there is no reason to see her until I am eligible for my wellness exam in July.
Patsy, you are also a great cook who comes up with different meals to please John. I do hope your daughter can find help for her husband. Always something to worry about isn't there?
Time to eat before Bryanna shows up. Have a good day and stay safe.
Sandy
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Good afternoon.
I need to do finish my valentines to put in the mail. I haven’t written anything inside any of them so it will take me a while. Words don’t flow so easily. I would prefer to just put my name inside and skip everything else. 😄
It is warmer today, sunny, and windy. I understand we may be in the 40’s next week. Wahoo! That would be lovely.
Sandy, busy day, busy week! Something always pops up in your schedule. You are always ready no matter what. I hope your hair turns out just the way you want it and that you enjoy your Zoom call. I know you don’t have much in Rx costs. I only have one prescription as well but it costs over $400 a year so it makes sense to pay and have it count towards the annual deductible. The other thing I considered was, it is very early in the year, who knows what prescriptions I might need later in the year. The prescription drug program/coverage is not that good in my opinion.
Jackie, oh definitely do not want to get in the midst of stampede of hungry cattle. I am glad you did not get hurt today and good for Betty and her concern. Of course George was too occupied in having fun to take it seriously. Love the rainbow. You so often have lovely skies on your photos. Thanks for sharing them.
Anne, glad you are feeling a bit better. That makes me smile. Have a great day with dear Jilly. Sometimes the shows we start to watch take a turn for the worst and/or we just plain change our mind about the content. So good for you to recognize that. I think I would have nightmares about that show from your description. But I am easily spooked. Congrats to Michael on the work accomplished at home.
Patsy, you are a very good cook as is Anne. I am impressed. Are there more beds available at your hospital(s) now? We are slowly coming down in cases, positivity rates, and the hospitals do have some room now and I thought maybe you are seeing the same turnaround. I just hope your daughter finds help for her husband.
I need to move along. Hoping everyone good days ahead.
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When I had coffee or tea at my desk at work, my coworker would roll out of her space and we would both hold out our pinky fingers and giggle. 😄
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A mild but cloudy day. Well! I think I need to be grateful and glad to see the milder temps. And so I am! Daffodils are springs up everywhere. We will have a local bumper crop of daffodils, how wonderful.
Speaking of delightful surprises. I was cutting off the huge spent amaryllis blossoms to find several tall green spear-like leaves, at least 6 inches tall. Now what is this? More blooms? Just some other kind of amaryllis development? I will research this. Interesting however. I have never grown one before so it is all new and quite surprising.
Today I will be using our last of the salmon leftovers for a salmon taco. Saturday tacos instead of Tuesday tacos. John’s weight fluctuates but we try to watch that he doesn’t loose much more. He is such a skinny old dude! And very opinionated and at times very cranky. He does not like to be told what to do or eat or much of anything else. But he is so thoughtful about doing special things for me and Katie and other family members. He is a sweetheart! He is now putting peanuts in his breakfast cereal. Odd? Well naturally! He says he needs the protein.
I have tried many brands of whole bean coffee and have now given my star rating to Portland Coffee Roasters. Great beans, well roasted, reasonably priced, available at Costco. Just in case you are looking for a huge bag of whole bean coffee. You might like this.
Getting set to groom Katie. She needs a new Valentine scarf and photo. Maybe a new toy. I will see if there is a Tuff toy heart for a Valentine. She doesn’t really tear up her toys but they get well loved and licked a lot. What to get for John? Tee shirt or ?
I love little heart candies,
Patsy☘️❤️❣️😍🥰💋
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High winds kept me off the moors and even a local stroll was cut short when the creaking branches overhead made me nervous. Two people died last week crushed under trees during a storm and I didn’t want to be a statistic!
I have to admit my back and shoulders are aching after yesterday’s tumble on the moor so when Chrissie phoned to ask if I can walk Bella I made excuses but did say I’ll do it tomorrow.
This morning I’m continuing to sort through clothing that could go to a charity shop and even looked at shoes that sit in the bottom of my wardrobe. There are some I’d forgotten were there so must be more adventurous now we can get out and about more.
George has created a nest in the spare bed so that will mean more laundry once the weather settles! Betty continues to follow me wherever I go!
Dolly Parton is singing Here you Come Again on the radio which makes for a jolly atmosphere so I shall head for my kitchen to contemplate toasting a sandwich.
Happy Sunday everyone.
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Just popped a bacon and egg pie in the oven for lunch because Mike is heading over.
Nothing at all going on here except a phone call from Maria. Her youngest relative is almost over the shingles but her 77 year old Aunt is having a hard time.
Five cars are at Harry's old now gutted home. Things are "heating" up so I am sure it will be sold again in March. Wonder who my next neighbours will be? Talk about "Brief Encounter" with this lot!
All for now, must check the pie,
ANNE.
Sorry about your tumble JACKIE. Hope you have a take it easy day. I wonder why Chrissie thought she could foster a dog when she couldn't manage the chickens. People never cease to amaze me.0 -
Waiting for church to begin but popped by to say hello.
Jackie, ouch! I am so sorry that yesterday’s accident has resulted in a painful day for you. It seems a fall is never that straight forward even when you don’t think anything is wrong. Hope tomorrow will be a better day. Heal up. ❤️❤️ And enjoy the music.
Anne, enjoy your day with Michael. And I am curious now to know who will end up next door to you later this year. I hope you get kind and pleasant neighbors. Hello to Jilly (and to Michael)! Enjoy!
Patsy, oh my, daffodils? Oh, it will be a while before we see anything like that. Color me jealous. About the amaryllis, I am not an expert as I have only had a bulb once, but my Grandmother had an amaryllis she always left in a pot and it had green floppy leaves. She put a little stake in the pot and used some twine or something to keep them sort of in check. Enjoy whatever comes next with your plant. Happy Valentine shopping. That is coming up fast.
Should run along now. May be back later.
Hello Sandy and Barbie.
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Happy Sunday! My hair is highlighted and cut and Bryanna did a great job. Today is another do nothing day as it is still cold and I have no plans. Tomorrow is an eye doctor appointment and then to sit for the two little ones while Robby goes to an appointment. Tuesday dinner with my friends and not sure about the rest of the week. Rob and Lisa cancelled the water park in Wisconsin since it was more money then they wanted to spend. I think they are going to go to a local hotel with a swimming pool instead. So not sure what days they will need me to watch Ewok. I am available for them so it doesn't matter.
Everyone has sent in final payment for Jamaica so we are set to go. We all have to have an government approved rapid test done within three days of travel as of now. We are all vaccinated and I think all but one of us has had the break through Covid variant. So we are basically immune for 90 days. Our passports are supposed to not expire six months from our last day of travel. Bryanna checked her passport yesterday and it expires 5 days before the six months. I was in panic as it is taking forever to get renewed passports but I talked to travel agent and she it is close enough and not to worry. Grateful.
Anne, have a good time with Michael and enjoy that pot pie. It will be interesting to hear about your new neighbors I hope they are kind and friendly.
Jackie, sorry to hear you are in pain, take it easy today. I also have tons of shoes that I don't wear but can't bring myself to give them up. I know I will probably never wear a high heel again but yet I can't give them away even though none are above 2 inches high. lol Good luck with the sorting.
Patsy, you are such a good fur mom to give Katie a valentines present no wonder she loves you so much.
So you must grind your coffee beans in a grinder or do you have a coffee maker that grinds it for you?
I just buy grounded coffee and I am not fussy over any brand. lol
Lin, I actually have Silver Script prescription insurance so last year I didn't pay a penny for my cholesterol medicine that I have delivered from CVS Caremark, thus no deductible. I was trying to change but I think it is too late. I agree that the program is not that good. I think I mentioned that I did not take prescription drug coverage when I first applied for Medicare and no one explained that I would be penalized. So ten years later I decided to take prescription and was penalized $30 a month for the rest of my life besides the cost of the coverage. So my $10 coverage now costs $48.90 a month. Sorry to vent to you.
Have a safe day and stay healthy,
Sandy
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Oh my! A beautiful sunny day and mild temps! So spring-like. Do you remember the poet, ee Commings? Describing spring as “puddle-wonderful?” I love his poetry.
Today we call our son and chat. Although he might have scooted off to check on his boat. It is always a good idea to check. Still not sure about the girlfriends visit. I hope she comes before too long. Damon would love to see her and maybe the time is right for more serious discussions of a permanent arrangement. We’ll see what happens next. I am sitting on the side trying not to give suggestions or advice. Not easy for me!
I had an upset tummy for no good reason. But all seems better now. Mysterious. I guess it is just an aging body with a few hiccups. Like in Buzzes commandments, a certain amount of pain and discomfort is part of the cycle of life…deal with it and move on, remembering our dear old friend.
Anne: I wonder if the neighbors who bought Harry’s house will consider moving back in now that it have been totally refurbished. House prices are ridiculous now. Damon is going to have to build because he can’t find a place that is in his price range that fits his needs.
Sandy: it sounds like you all are going to have a grand time on your birthday in Jamaica. How very special for your whole family. Is Rob and Lisa etc going to come as well?
Lin: sounds like you are back to in person church. Churches here are having a hard time. So few people come to church in person and therefore the weekly offering is down to almost nothing. Some send in their offerings but not as many as used to offer during in-person service.
Jackie: oh my! Your fall must have twisted something, take care and offer yourself a bit TLC, why are we all so reluctant about doing that? Dolly Partin…..hummmm well I like her singing “working 9 to 5”. Take care dear one!
Sunshine has shown me all my dust bunnies and smears on the kitchen cabinets.
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How true BARBIE. I still can't believe there's not many around here the same age as me! The funny thing is as long as I don't peer into the mirror I still feel 18.
PATSY, the "new" folk next door have told me they are leaving. We suspect that's what they intended all along, but got the shock of their life when they realized how much needed repairing,. We can't see them getting their money back, but suspect that's their line of work as it were. Buy and a year later sell at a profit. This time they got egg on their face. However, I liked them and will be sorry to see them go.
Everyone turned up today. Mark and Mary Jo tell me that after they have finished renovating downstairs they intend replacing the dish washer that flooded the kitchen a while back and chucking out my old oven for a new one. Actually remodelling the kitchen with a new tiled floor, appliances in new positions and a large cupboard which I really do need. Then, a new shower stall in the bathroom. I only hope I live long enough to see all this! Better buck up and get rid of the shingles. This is possible, I already am starting to feel better! I need renovating as well! The shingles have left me deaf in one ear and I need new glasses.
Well, time to head for the old shower after a very pleasant family day.
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Happy Monday! Just a quick hello as I have an eye appointment this morning. Sitting later this afternoon. Have a good day and keep staying safe.
Sandy
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My turn for a disturbed night having woken at 2.30am and finding myself still awake after 4am. Brady woke me again jumping on my bed around 6 so of course when it was time to get up I was shattered. A hot shower and hair wash eased the aches so after breakfast I took George and Betty on to the moors. Grey skies but dry at that point and that freezing wind has gone so a pleasant walk but when we returned to the car I could see rain on its way from the Atlantic so phoned Chrissie to tell her I would pick up Bella as soon as I had dropped George and Betty back home. Chrissie was still in her pyjamas but said she was feeling slightly better and when I explained I hadn’t felt like walking yesterday because I fell on the moors she advised me that since I got myself back up it wasn’t a fall! She had a better story to tell about a real fall she suffered a few years ago! 🙄
Anne, since Chrissie already had health issues when she adopted Bella, I can only think she planned to look for as many volunteers as possible. Naughty and giving her problems she can do without!
The rain arrived just as I returned home so I’ve been relaxing and doing little other than watch tv and sometimes snooze in between! An interesting programme on Netflix, Tricky Dickie and the Man in Black. We all know who Dickie was and the man in black was Johnny Cash who Nixon thought he could use to gain voter support but didn’t anticipate just how principled the singer was. Well worth a watch and only an hour long so I didn’t snooze at that point!
My oven is beeping my pork loin is cooked so I’ll return later.
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I too had a horrible night. Not much sleep, painful knee and all joints were screaming at me. Now the real challenge…I need to just smile and realize that it is just one of those nights. We all have them. I need to Laugh at this crazy arthritis and hobble around, grateful for a warm home and my wild cranky husband and sweet doggie.
Interesting thing here. We have a haunted lamp. For no good reason this lamp turns itself on in the evenings when we are in the room. It turns itself off as we get up to leave the room. John has checked the wire and plug just to see if it Is an electrical short but no sign. We moved the lamp to a different table and different wall plug….no difference. It still turns itself on and off as we enter and leave the room. It hasn’t always done this. Only recently. No timer or anything on it. Odd! Don’t you think?
I don’t think we could have handled getting a puppy when we did, if it were not possible to offer a huge fenced in back yard area. There are trees and bushes and huge spaces for playing ball. We rarely walk Katie. We do play ball and also throw frisbee in a game, several times a day. She gets daily exercise in that manner. Not ideal, certainly. She seems healthy and happy. She does have separation anxiety. She can’t be away from us too long. I can stand on the deck and toss the frisbee until my arm is ready to come off, Katie is game for any active activity we are up for. I wonder if Chrissy was thinking along those.lines when she adopted Bella.
We are watching an older TV series called Killing Eve. Interesting
Things are getting closer for Damon’s girlfriend to visit. She has sent in all documents and she has an open ended plane ticket. She is waiting on Damon to give her the nod. He is working on a TV show and has 9 other projects. He is trying to work out schedule that will accommodate her visit. As he says, he has no social life beyond his boat crew. Now he is hauling the big boat out of the water to scrub and repaint the bottom. He will not be doing that work but he will be watching every minute while that happens. SailBoat people are weird. They think the boat is alive and they lovingly attend to all her needs.
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Need coffee or an aspirin. Can’t have both but which is needed most? Hummmm
Patsy☘️☕️🐕😵💫
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I had a sleepless night too. Wandered around all morning with eyes half shut and managed a tidy up and do the washing. Then I text Mark to tell him me and the Bean where off for a nap in the hope he wouldn't show up with his hammer. He didn't, but I didn't get a nap because Bean had to bark at every passing dog, fox, coyote, old age pensioner etc. so here I sit with eyes still half shut. I hope we ALL get some shut eye tonight including Jilly and all the dear pets.
So PATSY, just like JACKIE, has acquired a Violet, Violet being Jackies cottage ghost. But yours is a useful ghost Patsy if she/he turns the lights on or off for you! I'm amazed I haven't got a friendly spirit, the house being so old, but will say no more as I don't really want to encourage one to appear!
So, not having an adventurous life like BARBIE, SANDY and LIN I will wish everyone pleasant dreams tonight,
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My adventurous life today was morning and after lunch dog walking plus being driven by Jake to the post office to buy a birthday card, mail tax related documents to the accountant, and mail a book to someone as part of my paperback swap membership. Now I'm riding my recumbent exercise bike. TV and knitting and one more walk later
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I’m smiling having looked back at Lin’s Woolly Jumper teapot! The egg cups too… really cute!
When I turned on the gas hob to steam veggies to accompany the pork loin chop there was the tiniest of flames then plop, out of gas. Phoned for a replacement but shortages mean I might have to wait until the end of the week so if anyone can come up with how to cook Brussels sprouts and broccoli spears in the oven or microwave I would love to hear! There’s also a sweetheart cabbage but the hens can have that.
How wonderful Patsy, a helpful spirit! Does Katie react because I find my pets are usually aware of Violet before I am?
As for Chrissie, she was hoping for a middle aged pup but to be honest, most dogs that get shipped in from Romania are young because the older street dogs don’t survive very long as they are rounded up and put in kill centres. She isn’t physically capable of throwing anything because she uses a walking frame and I don’t think even the walks I take Bella on are long enough but when she turns to head home, I don’t force her to go on because she is still quite wary.
Your renovations sound wonderful Anne and I’m sure will make life easier. If a Violet is going to make an appearance now you must ask where have you been all these years? We used to have lots of parties in the first Toronto house I lived in and one night someone produced an Ouija board that we played around with… the worst thing we could have done because there were constant disturbances after that! 😱. You enjoy the peace and quiet.
Up early tomorrow as I must drive to Plymouth for a dental appointment, finally! Nearly midnight so I’ll get to bed and hopefully sleep! As Anne says, pleasant dreams everyone.
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Hello. One thing after another today and the day is gone!
Jackie, congrats on finally getting in to the dentist tomorrow. As far as microwaving broccoli and/or Brussels sprouts, I would put the veggies in a ceramic dish, add a bit of water, cover the top with parchment paper or a lid, and just microwave for a few minutes. Check them out and microwave a bit longer if they are not done enough. Better to try than to throw them out. I hope you get your delivery soon. How do you heat the water for your bath/shower, an on demand electric unit? Did you send some of Violet’s friends to visit Patsy (and maybe Anne)?
Barbie, that sounds like a good day to me. That is as adventurous as needed. 😁
Anne, I hope you are getting some sleep tonight. 💤💤💤 The remodeling is definitely becoming extensive.
Patsy, that lamp has gone rogue! I don’t know what is wrong with it but I doubt I would trust it. It would be jettisoned at the first opportunity unless it is quite valuable. Damon is getting close to the visit from his friend. I hope he can work things out in his schedule. I am sorry to hear of your uncomfortable night. If pain is bad, I would usually choose aspirin but if I was getting a withdrawal from caffeine headache, I would have the coffee and use a heating pad on some of my painful parts.
Sandy, a busy day. I hope the eye appointment went well and that the kiddos were fun. 🥳
I did get all the notes written in my valentines today and they are in the envelopes, sealed, and stamps affixed. Yes!
My Fitbit is broken and I hunted around for a replacement that would take the same wristband size as my old one as I have a spare set of those. So I have one ordered and it should arrive tomorrow.
I also was on the hunt for some grocery and supply items. Again, some things are available nowhere in the area. I couldn’t find enough at any one store to place an order. I may go out hunting for supplies tomorrow as the weather is forecast to be very good.
Must scoot along I hope everyone is safe and can sleep tonight.
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My sleep didn't arrive until 3 am but thats okay. I've just had bacon [leftover from the pie making] and eggs, plus homemade bread [toasted] thickly buttered and with a dollop of marmalade on the second slice. Thus fortified I can face the day but its no way going to be as adventurous as yours BARBIE!
LINS suggestion for microwaving veggies sounds good JACKIE, don't forget the bit of water. Many years ago we had a train derailment here and we got evacuated to a friends house, me, Mark, Michael and Jenny the dog. We were there three days before being allowed home after a chemical spill was mopped up. Two days in, and getting bored, Ellen produced a Ouija board. We all placed one finger on a glass in the centre of the board, all 5 of us and the thing went wild. It flew across the board and you could feel the pressure of the glass as it lifted upwards. It actually terrified us, me, Ellen and three teenage boys. To this day I can't explain it and into the dustbin went the ouija board. Some things are very strange and Karma being one of them.
As to the light turning on and off I think LINs suggestion PATSY is very wise. Chuck it out. You don't want to burn the house down to add to everything else.
Well, I bet you all can't guess what we are getting here around 8 am. A hot chocolate drink to the Sneaker who said SNOW! I can quite understand SANDY hoofing it to warmer climes.
I'm hoofing it to the next best thing. A lovely hot shower.
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Lost a long post… whoosh off to the right! 😤😡🤬. That after a big adventure in Plymouth, so am going to put a jacket on, leave my phone charging indoors and get outside to weed and prune.
Back later.
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Hello, doing errands today. 🙋🏼♀️0
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Happy Tuesday! So I got a call from Babe yesterday after my eye appointment which by the way was a horrendous drive home because of my eyes being dilated. I wore sunglasses and those yellow glasses for driving over them and everything was still a little blurry. I made it home safe but think next time I will have someone drive me.
So Babe said that Daisy is not doing well and the vet said it is time. So I went to see her and of course broke down when I held her. She can't get up from lying down by herself and I can tell her hips are really bad as well. She is pooping in the house even when she sleeps. She did not look happy to me and I agreed it was time. Babe has always buried his dogs in a pet cemetery and will do so with Daisy. The strange thing is that they have a viewing with a open casket to say your last good byes and then drive to the grave to put her in. I never liked it with the other dogs but he asked if I wanted to come and I said yes. However today I got a voice message on my phone from the vet who dialed my number by mistake.
He said the blood tests came back better than he thought and that Babe should keep Daisy on Rimadyl for now. He said that the change of environments might be hard for her when they sell the house but will see how she does when they move.
So I called Babe and asked him if the vet called Cheryl and he didn't know so I read the voice mail to him.
He said they are going to go through with it because it is too hard with her pooping and he can't take care of her. He said his son was taking the other dog who is Babe's granddaughter's dog to the vet today and will tell the vet Babe's decision. He will most likely come to the house to do it and take Daisy to the pet cemetery after because he is a good friend as well as our vet.
I asked if his son was going to go the "funeral" and he said yes so I told him I would not be going then as to not cause any waves. I am just glad I got to see her yesterday.
On another note Babe can hardly talk is weak and depressed. He said he doesn't know where he will go when they sell the house and I suggested assisted living. He said it was too expensive. I told him he could probably stay with me but we would have to talk about it because I am not home much.
I also asked what would his son do if he stayed with me and he said I don't know, which scares me.
I have not made a final decision and I will research assisted living as to cost.
That's the end of this chapter of The Life of Sandy".
I am going to dinner with friends tonight and probably a little gambling so plan on having fun.
You do the same and don't worry about me, I will figure it all out with God's help.
Sandy
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