Senior Golden Sneakers
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Cloudy but dry so far today. A bit chilly. We are really having a very late and chilly spring. Our Portland TV station has kept a log of our temps and so far this is the coldest and latest spring they have on record. Here on the coast, I think we are even colder and wetter than the rest of Oregon.
Damon comes this Saturday and we are looking forward to his visit. He is such a great guy. But he needs a partner or life mate. He dates often, even now, during the pandemic he had a supply of rapid tests that he and date used before cooking dinner together and watching a home movie. That is pandemic dating by the way. Being a normal mom, I keep wanting him married with children. So far that is not how he rolls! Bwahahahaha. After selling his big house, he rented a smaller place. His landlady is very taken with him and keeps introducing him to single grand daughters etc. Damon laughs that none of them are outdoorsy or is interested in sailing! No sale!
Yea! John has made contact some landscapers and is really going to start hiring some work done around here. He loves it here but rural living takes a lot of work. I also like living here. Katie is ready for anything as long as she can play ball and bark at strangers, dogs, cats, deer, birds and often nothing at all.
Anne: I have a large hat similar to what you describe. I put a folded layer of cloth inside the hat band to make it fit snug. A friend of mine had a beautiful rain hat and to make it her size, she did the same only she had to take few stitches of matching color in her inside hatband. Anyway, a great hat is hard to find.
Jackie: lake Powell is another recreational area that is hard hit by this drought. These are special areas that were man made lakes that are really resavours for large cities or for agriculture. It was quite controversial at the time. These are sand stone canyons with Native American art and ancient ruins. Boating and swimming in these areas are magical.
Sandy: oh my! That Dexter is adorable. Am I right? He appears to be an older little guy? I think you will enjoy this visit. Doggie, pool, sun, and warm dry days! You will return with a tan and rested after a very busy few months. Perfect!
Lin: your weather sounds very scary. I know you have identified an area to go when things are looking too scary. You have a cot, maybe a pillow and quilt, a flashlight, a bottle of water and maybe a small sack of nibbles and book to read. Anyway, that’s what I would do.
Connie: I was never acquainted with Marie but I did know Buzz. Both of these ladies have passed now, but are still with us in spirit. Buzz had the cutest Bostonian accent with a sort of classic Jewish way of expression. She cut right to the chase and was extremely wise. I never met her in person but we spoke on the phone on several occasions. We exchanged political cartoons. Sounds like this visiting dog has adopted you. Go with it….I WISH WE HAD GOTTEN TWO PUPPIES WHEN WE GOT OUR KATIE. I don’t think I could summon the energy to raise a puppy now. But I do love dogs of all kinds.
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We had some welcome rain first thing so everything looks refreshed. I didn’t walk until I could see it was clearing then we set off across the moors again. Boy, was it cold; more like Winter! On the way home I stopped at the allotments to check Linda’s plot was alright and water plants in a cold frame. Just in time because her sons hadn’t visited since she went to Scotland so pots were bone dry. Before coming home I walked to my plot and delighted in the wildlife haven it has become amongst so many sterile plots.
I’ve no doubt that on the day I depart the bully will arrive to cut everything down to the ground and pollinators will fly away!
My friend Pat has been looking at holiday cottages in Northumberland for us to rent in September and sent me a long list to go through. Too many look like my cottage so not much of a break but I’m sure we will find somewhere we both love. We chatted on FaceTime for most of the afternoon so nothing else achieved!
Lin, I caught up with Dan and family videos this evening. Yesterday in London to deliver visa papers then today they’ve flown back to Poland and Krakow to collect their car and puss cat Pumpkin but also a trip round other Eastern European countries. They look well and Veronica has gained more confidence and become more chatty.
Patsy, I saw this picture online when investigating the effects drought is having. That’s a huge amount of water that’s disappeared!
Connie, We all miss Buzz with her wise words. She and I often private messaged about politics then chatted on the phone once she became bedridden. Marie was a delightful lady that I would sometimes chat to on Skype while she sat in her sewing room, then there was Phoebe with all her cats and Judy in New Zealand. “Ships that pass in the night!”
Lucky you Sandy! It looks beautiful where you are staying. Now relax and soak it all up!
Wow Anne, I didn’t know you grew asparagus. There’s a knack to producing delicious spears so seems your green fingers are working still.
9pm and getting dark so I’ll move from my garden room and warm up in the snug.
Jackie 🥰
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Sandy - Yes, I knew Buzz and Marie had passed away - it's been some time now. I didn't know about Phoebe, and Judy (New Zealand). I guess it is inevitable to lose some of our Sneakers. I know you just hit the big 8-oh, and I will be 81 in July. It is tough when a person is still 35 in their head.
Patsy - I thought about offering to take Gus, but it just wouldn't be fair. He is a big, energetic puppy and I am finding it difficult to care for Sadie as it is.
Speaking of finding it difficult to care for things, I am so envious of all of you who are still able to be out in your gardens. Mine are showing the effects of neglect. We had a huge mound of mulch delivered, and I did manage to drop a pile here and there using the bucket on our big tractor but pushing and raking it into place leaves my legs weak and my breathing labored. I can manage about five minutes at a time and with three acres to care for, it just isn't going to get done.
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Hello. A busy day here although not particularly exciting I guess. I did get an appointment for the second booster Covid shot. That’s out of the way now. A quick trip to the gas station to fill up my little hybrid. I was surprised that the cost per gallon had increased $.23 per gallon since last Friday. Luckily I only needed a bit over 3 gallons. My first real shock as that cost almost $14. I know, get used to it. Grocery prices ever upward, got it so just another thing to absorb.
Also picked up some books at the library and spoke to one of the librarians I know about activities for adults. Not feeling encouraged about attending things. The rooms they are using for adults are too small, small children are allowed to accompany their mom/guardian and of course, they cannot be vaccinated at this point, and finally no masks are in use in the building. (I wore one. No problem being an odd duck.)
The remainder of the day was trying to sort through all sorts of online account issues and the never ending Windows update of my laptop. One of our largest clinic medical systems has shifted invoicing procedures. You just get a bill. A total with no idea what is included or if any services received have not been invoiced. I tried to sort through things online and honestly there is nothing you can do except pay your bill—the amount they say you owe. I haven’t received any EOB from Medicare or my insurance carrier. So we are just trusting providers to be 100% accurate?
Another update on the upcoming banking switch with my credit card. Surprise, any recurring monthly bill that attempts to process on or after the 19th will be denied. That’s it. So I went in and deleted that credit card on the one account where I use it and added information from a different card. I had hoped to not really use that card often, keeping the information pretty much to myself. Okay, that is sorted.
One of my banks changed domain names from .com to .bank and it was supposed to be seamless. 😁😄😁😄😁😁 Right. I had to search for the bank, set my location and then establish my online banking again. Wow, that was not my idea of seamless.
And a friend wanted information about the coop. I wrote a nice long email and encouraged her to use the link I sent to see all the details for herself. Last week she wanted information on the more organic grocery stores in the area that I frequent. I think that’s about it, what else could I know?
Sandy, beautiful place to stay! The doggie seems quite lovely and well mannered. Or maybe you aren’t showing us any rambunctious or naughty photos? 😁. I hope the weather will be great and that you will spend loads of time at the pool.
Jackie, yes, I caught up on the Bakers as well including Pumpkin. Back in the car again. Looking forward to bits and pieces from them on various cities that they visit. I have forgotten how many weeks they plan to travel…..one? Two? I like the scarecrow in that garden. Not yours? Nice of you to get there and save your friend’s plants.
Anne, I didn’t realize you had an asparagus bed either. Excellent. I remember going to the garden, on the farm, pulling rhubarb stalks and carefully cutting asparagus. Definitely spring! Well, it will be another surprise when the new family shows up. I hope they will be good neighbors with no bad cooking smells or loud music/yelling etc.
Patsy, I am sorry, I though your son was going to visit last weekend. Duh. A few days and he will be there this time. We did not have any storms last night but it is less certain tonight but perhaps more likely Thursday night. I will be waiting to set out my tiny plants until at least Saturday but may fill a few containers with potting soil so I can plant some seed. Very glad to hear John has agreed to some help. Well done!
Connie, yes, not a huge group here now. When I first joined, it took a while to become acquainted with everyone and their backgrounds and interests. I still miss Phoebe, Shirley, Jeri, Phyllis and several others. Sometimes I see them on Facebook. I used to send cards to Buzz and sometimes we spoke on the phone. Marie had another group on MFP and I stopped by there from time to time. She was the one keeping it going though and when they found out she had passed away, no one ever posted again.
Well, time for me to run along. Be safe everyone.
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Just to clarify Connie. Phoebe and Judy are still on Facebook just not on our forum.0
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Quick good morning everyone because it is grocery day and one never knows what time the grocery chap will turn up. Usually early. Mike says thats good because my order will be nice and fresh being the first on his rounds.
I think Buzz kept in touch with us all outside of MFP, e-mails in my case CONNIE. Politics and advice on where to buy online clothes in the states. Lovely, lovely talented lady, sadly missed by us all and dear Marie as well. I loved Phoebe and her reports, plus Shirley and Jeri. Ah well, busy lives and it takes time to fill everyone in every day.
I'm rushing around because not only the grocery man but Mark will be over as well now the heavy stuff is out the way downstairs and he can now put walls back, and do the floor which he told me yesterday will be a wooden floor with a rug. Nice. I think though he is going to sort out my back entrance first with wall replacement down the stair well and a paint job and won't that be nice! Lovely to walk in and not look at insulation, slowly but surely despite bad backs, eczema, shingles, vaccinations, High BP, etc etc we are getting there.
I haven't an asparagus bed LIN, more two very large clumps in the border, but enough for 2 or 3 meals now I'm a veggie grower. LOVE your old allotment plot JACKIE, so pretty. I don't blame Damon and my Mike remaining happy bachelors PATSY. They are sort of "kings of the road" doing what they please to do. Thats if he can find the cash in Mikes case. Mark is my rarity. Two peas in a pod him and Mary Jo. And SANDY having a lovely time in Florida and thoroughly enjoying the pool and a new dog friend. Now the little grands are growing up maybe one day you will relocate?
ANNE, off for a shower.
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Thursday already… where do the weeks go? Breakfast was skipped so that I could get our walk in at a reasonable time but then, when we arrived in the car park, I saw Heather, who now has Bella, so we stopped to chat then another dog walker with his 2 pooches so 10 minutes was spent catching up. Luckily the man told us about a cow and her calf hidden amongst the gorse because when I reached the area he pointed to, it looked as if the calf had just been born because there were signs on the ground which George took far too much interest in! I put his lead on and dragged him away. On our way back to the car I saw 3 more walkers I know but too far away to do anything but wave.
Sorry if my previous post read that Phoebe and Judy were no more, only meant no longer using MFP. I don’t think Facebook was around when I joined but over time most of our group moved away to it because they spent more time on it. Certainly Shirley and Phoebe said as much.
Connie, my cottage garden is small and I rarely achieve all the jobs I’d like. The end of it was renamed my wild bottom as an excuse for it’s often shambolic state. Three acres would finish me in no time, even with the use of a tractor!
Lin, that scarecrow is on the plot next door and did make me smile, in fact I sent the photo to my friend Linda saying how much it looks like our friend the bully who also wears a big, silly hat! I can’t remember how long the Bakers plan to tour but imagine it will take a couple of weeks. Perhaps they will visit Victoria’s family in Moldova because I do remember Romania is on their route and that’s next door.
Hello, I see Anne just snuck in ahead of me! I will read her post then get on with some chores. The longest list of Northumberland holiday lets must be viewed then I’ll need to make boarding plans for George and Betty.
Stay safe everyone. My friend Pat told me yesterday she was suffering after her 2nd booster that had brought back symptoms but when I asked why have the booster when she’s just got over Covid I didn’t get a straight answer other than it was offered by her GP. I shall think long and hard even though I’ve avoided it so far. Like Lin, I still wear a mask in stores, never mind what others do,
Jackie 🥰
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Happy Thursday!😀Another relaxing day by the pool with Dexter. Might have a shower but they pass quickly according to my daughter. I am going to my niece’s for dinner and games Saturday, she lives about 15 minutes from here. I am also going to take my grandson and his girl out for dinner one night. Taking my time in the sun as to not to burn and I use sunscreen.
Jackie, your friend should be immune for at least a few months after having Covid. I wonder if she told the pharmacist that she just had Covid. I still wear a mask as well but I do wish you would get your booster seeing as you are going to be traveling.Just my opinion take it for what it’s worth.
Anne, Dexter is like Jilly as far as barking at every little thing. He has a doggy door so he is in and out all day scaring off whatever he hears. Lol Florida is not a state I would like to live, it gets too hot in the summer and I really can’t stand their Governor or politics. I think I will be in Illinois for the rest of my life.
Lin, I also had sticker shock the last time I bought gas. The cost of living is ridiculously high right now, but we have been through it before and we will do it again. Sounds like a nightmare with your banking situation. Dexter is well behaved and sooo loveable. His only fault is barking but whenI am outside with him he is too busy playing to bark.
Connie, age is just a number, I agree I feel 35 in my head but my body says different. My biggest problem is that I don’t have the strength I used to have especially in my hands and arms. I can’t pick up the kids anymore and have trouble opening bottles.
Patsy, no Dexter will be two in July. He just has a little white beard that makes him look older. Lol He loves to play andI hope to post a video of him in the pool later today.
Sure is harder to type and post on my IPad compared to my computer. Have a great day, I know
I will.
Sandy
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Hello. Another very hot day. The storms stayed North of us last evening but again, they are saying there is a possibility of severe weather overnight. I had a nice long conversation with a friend who is preparing to go to a camping convention for the type of camper that she and her husband own. He has recovered quite well from his cancer surgery and this will be their first camping trip with BOTH of their cats since they just added to the family over the winter.
I also heard from a friend who revealed that she and a friend went to the tulip festival on Saturday (in Pella Iowa) and she didn’t take care of herself and ended up in the hospital with dehydration. Apparently that was all or she isn’t saying more. Her friend looked after her on Saturday and her son took over and made sure she continued to recover. Wow, we do need to keep drinking fluids when out in the heat and sun. She refuses to wear a hat which might have been a contributing factor.
Connie, sorry, I did not see your post yesterday. It is difficult to realize you are unable to do everything we took for granted when we were younger. Wishing you all the best!
Anne, okay, not an asparagus bed but several clumps. That is certainly good enough for one person. I hope you received the groceries you had on your list. Hello to Mark! Another busy day at your homestead. ❤️😁❤️
Jackie, darn, that scarecrow would be a real plus in any garden space although the fact it may look like the mean guy makes it less attractive. Happy sorting through all the potential accommodations. May you find something just right for both of you. I haven’t had Covid but when I had that doctor’s appointment, he said get the second booster. Do not wait until Fall. That was one of the few things that he recommended that I actually did. 😁 The reasoning perhaps that by Fall we will have a different variant so a different cocktail in the vaccinations.
Sandy, happy sunny day once again. Gosh, will you be bored with continual sunny warm weather by the pool? 😄😁😄. Hello Dexter.
Patsy, there are a number of news reports about the astounding draw down of water in the huge reservoirs. I think the almond growers must be in trouble. I understand they normally use a tremendous amount of irrigating water each year to grow a crop. Almost the weekend!!
Take care everyone.
Lin 🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Friday!😄 Another beautiful day in Florida. Chilling and playing with Dexter by the pool is my afternoon and then taking my grandson and his girl out for dinner. My weight is holding but not getting too much exercise. The pool is a little chilly to swim in, but good for laying on a float. I did take Dexter for a walk yesterday but I don’t think he can walk 2 or 3 miles with his little legs. I guess I could try the 30 day shred off of YouTube or some other form of exercise. Will let you know.😜
Lin, It is a little boring being at the pool by myself but at least I have Dexter to play with. 🐶
Hi to everyone, I hope I am not missing posts. Have a beautiful day!
Sandy
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Hello everyone! Partly cloudy and very chilly. What on earth is going on? Feels like winter. We had a freeze warning!
Lost my post yesterday….user error! I forgot to hit that post reply button. I am really under the weather today. I had a very serious allergic reaction to eating a small bunch of dark red grapes as a dessert last night. I will not go into the hysterics but not being able to breathe is very upsetting. No more grapes or red wine…ever again. Feeling very tired and still have a bit of labored breathing. Calling doc as we speak. Later…keep me in your good thoughts.
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Hello friends. I am wondering if MFP is working properly for me? Well, if I missed a tone’s post today, sorry.
Patsy, I am horrified to hear of your experience with the grapes. ☹️ What did your doctor have to say about the experience? Do you have EpiPens with you at all times? I wish I did have one or two of those and it would be good for you perhaps to have an emergency treatment on hand. Not preaching, just concerned my friend.
Sandy, enjoy dinner out with your grandson and girlfriend. You may be wearing Dexter out with walks, and swimming. He will miss you when you go home!
Our temperatures are coming down a bit and once again, the storms stayed north of us. I am happy for that.
I spent a good portion of the morning on the phone with a friend. She doesn’t usually call, so I enjoyed the call as we will likely not talk again for a while. After a bit of lunch, I decided to cancel my trial membership to the food coop. I have sent an email to them. I placed a small grocery order and stepped up my periodic coffee order to next week. Their subscription prices are going up again. I am considering changing to a larger order which gives a larger discount. We will see.
I hope to plant a few veggies tomorrow as we have nicer weather in the forecast now. 😄
I hope everyone is safe.
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The gorgeous weather continues here. My new straw hat is getting a good workout and will soon be an old straw hat.
We had Michael over for a good part of yesterday. He says he's going to shoot himself if he becomes like me as I've become in the last two years, or since I had the vaccination and everything that accompanied it. This quite shocked me because I thought I was improving. I'm still deaf in one ear from the shingles but hey!
Maries life is improving because poor Tony is now sleeping a lot rather than roaming all over the place or jumping on bikes to ride to his old home.
Anyway whilst Mike was here we picked up flea and tick medicine. [for Jilly, not me!} This is because Darren across from us found a tick on his youngest daughter who'd been to a park that day. We keep the grass cut short but better safe than sorry.
However, me and Mike are still scratching from the eczema which keeps flaring up again just when one thinks one is over it.
One thing about summer life gets more interesting as neighbours emerge from the winter hibernation. [along with ticks, fleas, ants, wasps and mosquitos.]
Sorry to read you've been so ill PATSY. I didn't know red grapes can cause an allergic reaction. I had a handful this morning. LINs advice about an Epipen is good!
My indoor tomatoes are growing at an alarming rate inside the house. I'm debating whether to plant them outside earlier than suggested. MJ calls my front window the "magic" window because everything in the plant world loves it so much.
Off for a shower and to face another warm day,
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Who stole my post this time? Nothing untoward typed so hopefully nothing more than a blip, or too boring! It was a day of shopping, walking and catching up with Brian who lost his wife last year. He appears brighter, probably because he can get into his garden to grow vegetables with the help of his DIL.
I planted out my climbing French beans and increased the size of pots for tomato plants. That was it so you didn’t miss much!
Today is mild with sunshine and showers. Although I walked early, there were lots of visitors so we didn’t stay long. When I returned to the car I found a group of people parked so close I struggled to get doors open. My good morning greeting was ignored which told me they were what we call “townies”! 🙄
I’m sipping coffee and contemplating weeding flower beds near my cottage. Not much to do but it’s good to try to keep on top of them, especially since I’ve seen clouds of seeds floating about… the sneezy sort!
Patsy sweetheart, what on earth happened to you? I’m so sorry you suffered such a scary reaction and struggled to breath. I can think of nothing worse and do hope the doctor had helpful, practical advice for you. ❤️ Now, if I’ve got it right, Damon will be with you this weekend and that has to be uplifting.
Too cold here too and not at all May time temperatures. Brian told me yesterday a friend thinks the increase in wind turbines is to blame, blowing air in the wrong direction. I did my best not to smile although a National forecaster on my radio is talking of a hot day, if not the hottest this year but he can’t be talking about Cornwall because I just pushed a door closed to stop a draughty breeze around my feet. Perhaps Brian’s friend is right! 🤪
Sandy, how was your meal out last night? It’s your chill time so you mustn’t worry about your weight. Dexter sounds like great company but I know even George begins to flag after walking a couple of miles, especially when it’s warm. I thought I was so good this past week but barely lost a pound so I’m going to have to resort to a fasting day, something I said I would do weeks ago!
Exciting day Lin, if you are going to plant out your veggies too. This morning I’ve checked for pigeon and squirrel damage to my climbers but all good so far. Perhaps they are too small to be noticed!
Everyone else has gone quiet, or perhaps posts went astray with mine! Coffee finished so I will join the cheerful Song Thrush outside!
Happy Saturday.
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Lin, I meant to comment on the prettiest tea set posted last night. If it was mine, I would use it all the time.
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Happy Saturday! 😄 A beautiful day for sitting in the sun. Later a family zoom call and then dinner and games at my niece’s. We had a good time at dinner and Zack’s girlfriend is very nice.
Jackie, I agree and will weigh in when I get home. Dexter gets plenty of exercise jumping and swimming in pool, he is exhausted when we come in the house. He is so lovable though I will miss him when I leave.
Anne, see you are tougher than your son. You pulled through and now are full of vim and vigar. Enjoy your garden and the fresh air. We gave Daisy flea and tick medicine 12 months a year as our Vet suggested. She never had a tick but if you remember my DIL did when we walked in the woods. It didn’t bite her but was caught in her hair. It is kind of nice that Harry is sleeping more for Marie’s sake but kind of sad for Harry.
Lin, prices are all going up no matter what the product, I hope you find a good deal in larger qualities. I will miss Dexter and told my daughter I might steal him and she said she would fight me to the death.😂😂🤣🤣
Patsy, I do pray you are better today and have recovered from that reaction. What did the doctor say? It must have been so frightening. I am so sorry.
Well, I better get out in that sunshine. Have a terrific day.
Sandy
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Ive had to stagger IN from the sun SANDY. The weather is glorious but too hot at noon. I've even had to put the tomato youngsters in the shade. I've got them outside getting them used to the outdoors but hauling them in at night which is still below 50 F and too cool. However great for sleeping!
We spent part of the morning with me weeding and the Bean defending me from passing dogs. I started cutting back what you might call a rubbish bush but I've have had to come in to cool off. Gradually the garden is looking ship shape after 2 years of neglect. Horrible two years because gardening is one of my delights in life.
Has Damon arrived PATSY? and are you back to your normal Patsy after the frightening breathlessness? Hope so.
LIN, I so agree with JACKIE. A very pretty tea
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Hello sweet friends! Cloudy as us Hal but Damon is here as my substitute sunshine. There is nothing like seeing our children to cheer us on.
Damon went into hyperdrive along with John to get me an allergerypen. But no dice! I will have to go see a specialist and through the big allergy testing. Different allergens are tested on my skin to check for reaction. I guess it makes sense but out of the question for us right now. So I have an inhaler and now more pills! And I will avoid grapes and red wine. Damon is running around with John doing all tasks that Damon does not want John to attempt. He is a love! Actually both of them are a real blessing.
Lin: as you know, Allergy episodes are not fun and there are a variety of symptoms, none are fun and some can be life threatening. Swelling of tongue and throat as well as labored breathing.most notably. Our doc says The crazy thing is that as we age, an allergy can just “spring up!” Food allergies are quite common, I guess. I know you are very cautious about possible allergies. Have you ever had one of those extensive allergy tests?
Anne: I really think you are amazingly strong. Your gardening is an important prescription that cures most ills. I know you agree that our pups are also life affirming creatures. I would be devastated without our wild and demanding Katie. Our garden on the other hand is a complete disaster. I think hiring a large herd of goats might be the answer.
Sandy: pack up that adorable little black doggie and bring him home. You need him! Oh my! What a handsome little guy and such a great swimmer. Your trip sounds wonderful to me. Some visits with family, dinners out, fun in the sun and time with a winsome little creature. Perfect!
Jackie: we have a dog park in our area. Our vet has been instrumental in donations for a strong secure fence. The park is divided into two areas in case a dog might feel threatened by other animals. But……many fleas and a few ticks. Dogs must be vaccinated against kennel cough and rabies and should be nurtured. There is a very nice attendant. Flea an tick medicine is strongly suggested by the attendant. There are things in the park to challenge dogs and opportunities for play. The funny thing is that our vet says the most trouble is caused by human beings.🤬
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Hello. I am incredibly tired. So just a quick note before putting my feet up. I have made a start on my deck container garden. I was working outside when the guy showed up to mow my lawn and do the trimming. I am quite allergic to grass so the day went downhill from that point on. One eye is quite swollen. But it is okay, no need to try to plant everything in a day. More another day.
Patsy, yes, I have had allergies since I was about 12 years old and have gone to many different doctors and allergists over the years. I have had scratch tests up and down the arms, little injections on the arms, same thing on the back, and blood tests for food allergies as I moved from doctor to doctor. I have had allergy injections through three different doctors, all with different ideas on what to inject, how much to inject, the schedule for the injections. My upper arms have been total pin cushions as one doctor had me on 3 times a week injections for years. Each leaving me feeling ill. I have had pills, eye drops that stung horribly, courses of cortisone, etc., etc.
I have found foods and other ingredients such as coloring, sweeteners and the like have become bigger problems as I have gotten older and after my diagnosis with celiac sprue and had to give up lots of things. I have found most of my problems on my own. No one has given me an EpiPen although MSG, some food colors, and other odds and ends have given me mouth swelling which is a fright!
A friend of mine got EpiPens from her doctor when she was diagnosed with asthma. No other testing needed!
Anne, I came close to planting a tomato plant or two but next week will be fine. My potatoes have popped though the potting soil but the pots weren’t filled to the brim so I added some more soil and watered them. I planted my onion sets today (finally), my little celery plants which are supposed to be cutting celery rather than letting it develop for months. I kind of like the idea of using it bit by bit. Also planted 3 types of lettuce plants, my parsley, chives and peppermint. Also tossed some green bean seed into a pot. The package was open from last year but if they do not grow well, I will add some seed from another currently unopened packet.
Jackie, I watched Dan’s video and I love that little farm they are staying at. In particular, what lovely blue doors (I would take some of those). I had no idea he was teaching so much. That is good. Did you see the photo of lovely table he posted on Instagram? And the chicken? Looking forward to another video of the farm tomorrow. Back to local news, It was around 88 degrees F and bright sunshine here today. Tomorrow night though the over night temperatures will be in the 50’s so I am not certain if that is too much shock for tomato plants. Do you have everything planted in your garden now?
Sandy, glad you enjoyed dinner with the grandson and girl friend. Nice that you were able to spend some time with them. You really do have a family of tall people. Thanks for the photos.
Take care everyone. Time for old one eye to move along.
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I was up at 6 this morning to watch the sun rise, and because the rest of the world was sleeping I went out into the back garden in my Marks and Spencer pyjamas with the stars printed all over them to inspect my handiwork of yesterday. Unbelievably, although I crept to bed last night somewhat resembling a crab because I was so stiff I've woken up not bad at all. Just getting rid of the bush which was taller than me has made the garden look twice as big and revealed tulips that were struggling to breathe. It was one of those bushes which grow wider and wider with new twigs appearing around it yearly. Just have to get Mark to bring over his big cutting pruners to get rid of the old much thicker stumps. Everything thats come up in the veg plot was sitting up, the broccoli etc. so I came back in for my morning cuppa feeling somewhat pleased with myself.
Just read your allergy history LIN, and you poor girl! I can relate if only a little after the Pfizer vaccinations. They had me so miserable I will never be vaccinated again, not at my age. I can only imagine what you are going through and have BEEN through! I guess, and here I'm somewhat ignorant, I believe you live in farming country which can't help. Apparently, my great aunt Jane emigrated and bought a farm in Ontario with her husband. She only lasted five years before scuttling back to Yorkshire recovering from severe allergies. There they bought a village pub and lived happily ever after. When she died, the family discovered she had lent a lot of money to local farmers, but on her death they no longer had to repay her family. I wish I had met her, my great aunt Jane.
Gosh don't I whittle on. I do hope LIN you have a more comfortable day today. Your garden sounds wonderful. You are a true farmers daughter!
I bet JACKIE is already in her veg plot, or having lunch at 12.
Have a good day everyone.
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Hi Anne, no, I don’t live in an agricultural setting now. I live in a suburb of Iowa’s capital city. It is near a walking trail but otherwise city life. Here’s a photo of my house from a few years ago. All that has changed is the landscaping has grown up and I had a generator installed along the side of the house.
The backyard is fenced in (at least as much of it as the city allows) and that’s where my deck and containers are hiding).
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MY type of house LIN. I love it, and apart from the garage and of course age, reminds me a little of this old house. Oak tree to my side and of course the apple tree in front. I will be able to imagine you now at home typing your posts and card making. Thank you for sharing.
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Happy Sunday! 😃 I had a wonderful time with my nieces and nephew and another couple I just met. We played Mexican dominoes and laughed a lot. Zack drove and picked me up. They leave to go home Tuesday so I was happy to spend a day with them. I will be heading to the pool soon, late start this morning.
Lin, pretty house, do you have an upstairs or is it a ranch? Wow, you have been through a lot with testing and allergies, I am sorry.
I think it is the men who are tall in my family although my daughter is tall. As you can see my nieces aren’t tall but their brother is.
Anne, how is your back handling all this digging? I take Dexter out in my pajamas in the morning. He has a doggy door but wants someone to be with him in the morning and at bedtime. He is a funny guy.
Patsy, yeah, I don’t think my daughter would like that idea, she adores Dexter. I am glad you are feeling better, Damon must be good medicine for you. This is a very nice trip with no pressure, just doing whatever I feel like
Hello Jackie you must be out and about.
Have a good day everyone.
Sandy
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Hello Sneakers. Sunshine, showers and thunderstorm threats today so I walked George and Betty locally and kept kept to the road. Even as storm clouds drifted towards us and away again we remained dry and had an enjoyable, gentle stroll. When I got home I checked the hens had everything they needed and that veggies hadn’t been eaten by slugs overnight at which point my friend Pat called, so after I gave myself time to make coffee I called back and we then went through our list of holiday cottages in Northumberland, having some laughs along the way! We have found one we like the look of, central to most places of interest so have paid a deposit. Now I just have to find a friendly business to take care of the pooches while I’m away.
This afternoon I spent an hour weeding the flower beds across the end of my garden, just in time because it began to rain around 3 o’clock and the bone dry area I’ve uncovered will be grateful for it getting through and giving everything a drink.
Lin, that’s a crazy teapot and I love it! I haven’t had a chance to catch up with Dan and family but will do so later this evening. I was worried for Pumpkin being back in their car for what could be a 6 week trip, what with hot weather and the stress of constant change but hopefully she won’t slip away when they aren’t looking!
I’ve planted 2 tomato plants outside and the rest will stay in my sheltered greenhouse so a bit of an experiment in our climate! I’ve peas, Pak Choi and will set Mange tout seeds in a few weeks. Then there are lots of sweet peppers to pot on.
That’s an attractive home you live in, almost a church design but I see why you need the services of a lawn man!
Time for feet up with a choc ice so I wish everyone a relaxed Sunday.
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Good afternoon. Off and on rain today. Now we have sunshine and it is much chillier today. I watched online church this morning and more of the service was included today. Yippee!
This afternoon I wanted to try to finish the 2 graduation cards I had worked on but oh my, I could not find the very small envelopes I need in order to include some cash in each. So, I hunted and hunted, certain that I have one small gold envelope and one small silver. They are hiding quite well indeed! I did find a small packet of bright red envelopes I had purchased to include gift cards or cash in Valentines. They won’t work so I started to look for some envelopes to order. Nope, the packets had too many envelopes so were costly. I found a die to cut my own and it is ordered. Yippee!
That took most of the afternoon. 😁
Sandy, my house is 2 stories. I was attracted to it as feeling spacious due to the Cathedral ceiling in the living room and the open staircase and hallway upstairs. There is a full basement and the attached 2 car garage. I think it was one of the still popular styles when these houses were put up—circa 1990.
Okay ladies, I do NOT go outdoors in my nightwear. The neighbors are too close! If I outside to sit on my deck and have coffee, at least 4 neighbors have a site line to my deck. Eeeck!
Jackie, glad you found a vacation rental. You really did your research. Are you going in August? Wish I had a choc ice!
Anne, are the little plants I’m your garden still happy?
Take care everyone.
Hugs all round.
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Jake goes for his angiogram this morning. The hospital is about an hour's drive away. My morning walking friend will drive him to the hospital because she is more comfortable with driving than I am. He won't be back until tomorrow. It is uncertain how long the procedure will last or if they will have to place stents so he will either stay overnight in the hospital or in a nearby hotel and our friend will pick him up in the morning. I am powerless over the procedure or the medical personnel so there's not point in my worrying about it. Instead I am thinking about having the house to myself for more than 24 hours. Over the last two years, both of my walking friends have been exposed to someone with Covid although neither has gotten it, and in each case they voluntarily distanced themselves from us as a precaution. I am grateful that I enjoy walking with the company of a podcast or audio book so walking alone isn't a problem. My sleep clothes are too skimpy for wearing outdoors but my dog walking clothes are laid out in the bathroom so I can put them on when I get up to go outside. The first thing I do is walk the dogs then worry about my own breakfast.
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Hope everything goes well for Jake BARBIE. I bet you will worry though.
We are forecast for rain for most of the day, but the parched earth really needs it. When Mark and Mary Jo were digging a trench down the side of the house looking for leaks or cracks in the basement wall they unearthed a load of rocks and stones because this was once a river bed eons ago. Instead of leaving them down the side when they replaced the soil, for some reason Mary Jo carted the lot and dumped them under the bush I've now removed and amongst the ivy. Sort of dangerous because I was scared of breaking my ankle as I did a few years back on a rock. Anyway, out I went at 7:30 this morning before the rain started and collected the lot to be dumped behind the garage and back fence. Out of sight out of mind. I was just putting the bucket away when down came the much needed rain. Its still raining.
Yesterday I noticed the parsnips are just coming through. Can't wait to find out if anything else is showing!
JACKIE, when my friend Roys friends went frequently to the Lake District for long hiking weekends, Charlie, a Katie look alike. always went with them and apparently had a glorious time. Watch out for them, you never know! Helen and Sean and Charlie.''
Or am I wrong and its Northumberland you are visiting, the home of the Percy's? Alnwick Castle. My mil was convinced she had a connection there albeit on the wrong side of the blanket. Lol.
Their history is interesting and anyone liking history will find them in Wikipedia of course.
Busy but uninteresting day although the sun is trying to peep through.
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Good evening everyone. I paused the morning walk while rain off the Atlantic cleared away and then decided a local walk would suffice but unfortunately a lot of other dog walkers did the same and George decided to be grumpy! Finally, when I saw the man who lets his German Shepherd pull him along, I decided enough was enough and turned back home. The super blood moon was missed because clouds hid the spectacle but would I have got up at 4.30 am to see it? Probably not!
This afternoon the sun cut through the clouds and I spent a couple of hours clearing weeds from the wild area at the bottom of my garden.
I’ve enjoyed salad for an evening meal which included my fresh young Black Russian kale that had a delightful peppery flavour, along with chives, thyme and apple mint.
Not much else to report except my friend Pat continues to suffer cold symptoms and although she takes daily Covid tests because she works 2 days a week in a store, she apparently upsets customers who think she might infect them. I did ask the question and apparently her GP practice administered her 2nd booster in spite of knowing she had recently had Covid. I was going to take out travel insurance through the agents that dealt with the holiday let but noticed nothing to do with the pandemic is covered so won’t bother. Pat has extra travel cover on her home insurance so that will be enough should anything at the holiday property get damaged.
Barbie, I wish Jake a quick, uneventful procedure today. A neighbour had similar recently after suffering a heart attack and was amazed how relaxed the medical staff were as they talked him through what was being done so of course that immediately put him at ease.
Lin, Mid September we head for Northumberland so kids will be back to school after their summer break which should mean places we wish to visit wont be busy. Lots of Roman history as we won’t be far from Hadrian’s wall then there are castles and a National park as well as Puffins on the Farne Islands.
Oh-oh, there’s Anne sneaking in ahead of me again!
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Yes Anne, Northumberland. We did have a fabulous break in the Lake District about 10 years ago when we used our bus passes to get about on daily trips! I’m contemplating taking George with us if I can find a friend to take Betty for the week. She hates car travel so probably wouldn’t make it beyond Plymouth!
Moving rocks… you’ll get told off!! 🙃
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